W912PQ-22-Q-0019.pdf

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W912PQ22Q0019 09-Feb-2022

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER

518-784746

8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL TIME

10:00 AM 15 Feb 2022

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

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CODE 10. THIS ACQUISITION IS

SUCH ADDRESS IN OFFER

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT

BELOW IS CHECKED

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W912PQ9. ISSUED BY

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

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME

MEGHAN A. SHERIDAN

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

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

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

0011743629-0001

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 OR X

SMALL BUSINESSX

17a.CONTRACTOR/ CODE FACILITY

OFFEROR CODE

USPFO NY PURCHASING & CONTRACTING

330 OLD NISKAYUNA ROAD

LATHAM NY 12110-2224

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 W91BWV 16. ADMINISTERED BY

12. DISCOUNT TERMS11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ IFB RFPX

1-69 INFANTRY

1-69 INFANTRY

RANGE 27A, FORT DIX

BROWNS MILLS NJ 08015

TEL: FAX:

FAX:

TEL: SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

8(A)

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SIZE STANDARD:

NAICS:

311991

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

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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

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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

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ITEM NO.

Section SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

STATEMENT OF WORK

STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

Drop Off Catered Meal Services

1.1 Scope. The contractor shall provide and deliver meals to the New York Army National Guard (NYARNG).

1.2 Standards. This contract shall conform to all applicable Federal, State and local laws, regulations, policies, permits and insurance pertaining to the appropriate food industry.

Additionally, this contract shall conform to military regulations to include Army Regulation (AR) 30-22 Army Food Program dated 17 July 2019, AR 40-25 Nutrition Standards and Education dated 03 January 2017, Technical Bulletins (TB) MED 530 Tri-Service Food Code dated 01 March 2019 and TB MED 577 Sanitary Control and Surveillance of Field Water Supplies dated 01 May 2010. The Contractor shall correct work not meeting these standards at no additional cost to the Government.

1.3. Hours of Operation. NYARNG unit mission requirements will dictate food delivery times.

For general planning purpose, normal delivery times will be as follows:

Breakfast: 0600-0730 Lunch: 1100-1230

Dinner: 1730-1900

1.4. Service Locations. The Contractor must be able to service the location specified in the solicitation.

1.5. Meal Requirements.

1.5.1. Breakfast Meal Requirement. The breakfast meal, at a minimum, includes the following classes of foods and servings per person and should adhere to nutritional guidelines and recipes outlined at Myplate.gov and Technical Manual 10-412:

• Eggs (1)

• Meat, at least 2 oz. serving (1)

• Fruit and vegetable (1)

• Starch: bread and potatoes (1)

• Hot or cold cereal (1)

• Drinks including but not limited to coffee, juice (optional), and milk.

1.5.2. Lunch, Dinner and Holiday Meal Requirement. The lunch, dinner and holiday meal, at a minimum, include the following classes of foods and servings per person and should adhere to nutritional guidelines and recipes outlined at Myplate.gov and Technical Manual 10-412:

• Entrée to include at least 6 oz. serving of protein (1)

• Vegetables (2)

• Starch, rice, pasta, or potatoes (1)

• Bread (1)

• Fruit and dessert (1)

• Drinks shall include coffee plus choice of two other drinks, such as flavor aid, iced tea, non-carbohydrate beverage.

1.5.3. Boxed Lunch Meal Requirement. The boxed lunch meal, at a minimum, includes the following classes of foods and servings per person:

• 6” Sub style or round bun sandwich with 5 to 6 ounces of salami, ham, capicola with provolone cheese, or turkey with American cheese, or Veggie Wrap

• Condiments available on the side (lettuce, tomato, onions and pickles)

• Individually portioned Mayonnaise, Mustard, Black Pepper and Salt Packet

• 1 to 1.5 ounce Bag of Potato Chips (BBQ, plain, or sour cream & onion)

• 1.5 ounce Cookies and piece of fresh fruit (banana, orange, or apple)

• 1.5 ounce Protein Bar

• 12 ounce Non-Carbohydrate Beverage (Can, bottle), or Fruit Juice

1.6. Meal Composition.

1.6.1. The quality of the food shall be equivalent to commercially available prepared meal. The Contractor is responsible to provide the portion sizes from the approved NYARNG menus located in Technical Exhibit 1. Purchase & Contracting office will provide the menu numbers to the Contractor at the time of solicitation.

1.6.2. The contractor shall provide all condiments (mayonnaise, mustard, ketchup, steak sauce, hot sauce, salad dressings, syrup, salt and pepper, etc.), paper products to include, but not limited to plates, cups, napkins, etc. and shall include utensils and other expendables as necessary.

1.6.3. Each portion will include 115g to 225g Carbohydrate per meal per Soldier (10g of which is fiber) 23g to 45g Protein per meal per Soldier; 6g to 40g Fat per meal per Soldier to average 10% of total calorie per menu (at least 6g of which is omega fatty acid or linoleic acid; 3mg to 6mg of iron per meal per Soldier. Meals offered should not be less than 850 calorie per Soldier. (Carbohydrate 4 cal/g, Protein 4 cal/g, Fat 9 cal/g)

1.6.4. The contractor will ensure that food items are cooked/heated at the following minimum cooking temperatures:

Product Minimum Internal Temperature & Rest Time Beef, Pork, Veal & Lamb Steaks, chops, roasts

145 °F (62.8 °C) and allow to rest for at least 3 minutes

Ground Meats 160 °F (71.1 °C) Ground Poultry 165 °F

Product Minimum Internal Temperature & Rest Time

Ham, fresh or smoked (uncooked) 145 °F (62.8 °C) and allow to rest for at least 3 minutes

Fully Cooked Ham (to reheat) Reheat cooked hams packaged in USDA-inspected plants to 140 °F (60 °C) and all others to 165 °F (73.9 °C).

All Poultry (breasts, whole bird, legs, thighs, wings, ground poultry, giblets, and stuffing)

165 °F (73.9 °C)

Eggs 160 °F (71.1 °C) Fish & Shellfish 145 °F (62.8 °C) Casseroles 165 °F (73.9 °C)

1.7. Standards of Conduct. The contractor shall conform to specified professional standards and adhere to The Army Food Program food service standards and ServSafe sanitation standards (National Restaurant Association).

1.7.1. The Contractor shall ensure its contract employees follow food safety and sanitation standards outlined by the Army Food Program and ServSafe.

1.7.2. The Contractor will ensure that all Contractor personnel preparing or serving catered or boxed meals are 18 years or older and have a food handler’s permit as required by the County or State Health Department. The Contractor shall provide a copy of employee food handler permit to the supported unit or COR upon request.

1.7.3. Food shall be prepared, transported and maintained in accordance with Army Regulation 40-657 Veterinary/Medical Food Safety, Quality Assurance, and Laboratory Service dated 01/21/2005, and TB MED 530 Tri-Service Food Code dated 03/01/2019.

1.7.4. Food Service Establishments Health Inspection Ratings. All food service establishments shall meet and maintain the following minimum Health Code Requirements:

• Food inspection letter grade of “B” or equivalent

• Food inspection compliance rating of “Good Compliance” or equivalent

1.7.5. Inspection records and additional documentation shall be provided. Out of state caterers must show evidence that they are licensed in their states and are maintaining sanitary standards at least equivalent to regulations established by the NY Department of Health.

1.7.6. DoD Approved Food Sources. Contractors awarded the purchase order will be subject to an initial inspection audit. If required, the Contractor shall be listed in the Worldwide Directory of Sanitarily Approved Food Establishments for Armed Forces Procurement, in accordance to Army Regulation (AR) 40-657.

1.7.7. Failure to maintain a sanitary requirements and acceptable quality meals may be grounds for termination under the Default Clause of the contract.

1.7.8. In accordance with U.S. Army regulation TB MED 530, prepared food items will be marked with a time 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from hot holding and/or refrigeration. (i.e. packaged at 10:00 a.m., four hours past equals 2:00 p.m.).

1.7.9 The food will be served within the 4 hours from the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control. The food not consumed within the 4 hour limit will be discarded.

1.7.10. Based on TB MED 530, the Government estimates food preparation conducted at the contractor’s establishment must occur within a 60 mile radius of the delivery location. This allows for transfer of food to the Insolated Food Containers (0.5hrs), transportation to the delivery location (1.5hrs), preparation for service (0.5hrs), and service/serving (1.5hrs).

1.8. Meal Changes/Cancellations.

1.8.1. The government reserves the right to make changes to each call/order MINNIMUM 48 hour notice for quantity changes.

1.8.2. The government reserves the right to change quantities of meals purchased during the period of performance. If this change is required, a modification will be generated by the Contracting Officer. The contractor shall not perform any work above the stated quantities authorized by the contracting office.

1.9. Access Control.

1.9.1 All persons requesting access to Army installations must have a legitimate purpose to access the installation under the terms of this contract, and must present a current valid Government (Federal, State, or Local) issued photographic identification card. All persons must present identification to any acting security personnel upon request at any installation access control point or during any point of occupation.

1.9.2. All contractor employees must carry proper photo identification with them at all times.

The contractor must ensure compliance with all regulations and orders of the installation which may affect performance.

1.9.3. Unscheduled gate closures by Security Personnel may occur at any time, causing all personnel entering or exiting a closed installation to experience a delay. This cannot be predicted or prevented. Contractors are not compensated for unexpected closures or delays. All vehicles are subject to search and inspection pursuant applicable regulations.

1.9.4. The contractor's employees shall become familiar with and obey the regulations of the installation; including fire, traffic, safety and security regulations while on the installation.

1.9.5. Any person requesting to bring a privately or commercially owned vehicle onto an Army installation must provide current documentation to show that the vehicle is properly registered with a Department of Motor Vehicles or a private vehicle leasing agency in the Continental

United States (CONUS). Failure to provide proper documentation will result in denial of vehicular access to the installation. All vehicles will be subject to inspection by Army security personnel.

1.9.6. Any moving violation of any applicable motor vehicle regulation may result in the termination of the contractor employee's installation driving privileges.

1.9.7. The contractor's employees shall become familiar with and obey the regulations of the installation; including fire, traffic, safety and security regulations while on the installation. These employees should be escorted at all times. The inability of contractor employees or deliveries to gain proper access to an Army installation shall not constitute an excuse for nonperformance under this contract.

1.9.8. Contractors and contractor employees will be escorted at all times in areas where they may be exposed to classified and/or sensitive materials and/or sensitive or restricted areas. The contractor will coordinate prior with the COR and/or the facility security office for access when required. All contract employees, including subcontractor employees who are not in possession of the appropriate security clearance, will be escorted at all times in areas where they may be exposed to classified and/or sensitive materials and/or sensitive or restricted areas.

1.9.9. Contractor employees must not attempt access to any Soldier training or sleeping areas.

1.10. Parking.

1.10.1. Army installations shall allow only one contractor vehicle for loading and unloading specialty supplies and equipment incident to this contract.

1.10.2. Contractor must not park any vehicle closer than 50 feet to any building.

1.10.3. Contractor and contractor employee must park vehicles only in undesignated parking spaces. Contractor employees must not park overnight unless actively providing services.

2.1. Applicable Publications.

Publication (Chapter/Page)

Date of Publication

Mandatory or Advisory

Website

Federal Acquisition Regulation Advisory https://www.acquisition.gov/?q=browsefar

Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement

Advisory http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfarspgi/current/index .html

DoDM 5200.2 Regulation 5200.02 Procedures for the DoD Personnel

Security Program (PSP)

04/03/2017 Advisory http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pub1.html

Army Directive 2014-05 Policy and Implementation Procedures for Common Access Card Credentialing and Installation Access for Uncleared Contractors

03/07/2014 Advisory http://www.apd.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/Army Dir.aspx

AR 190-13

The Army Physical Security Program

06/27/2019 Advisory http://www.apd.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/AR.as px

DoD 5400.11 Department of Defense Privacy Program

1/29/2019 Advisory http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/dir.html#

DoD 5400.11-R Department of Defense Privacy Program

05/14/2007 Advisory http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pub1.html

DoDD 8140.01 Cyberspace Workforce Management

08/11/2014 (Change 1:

07/31/2017)

Advisory http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/dir.html

DoD 8570.01-M Information Assurance Workforce

Improvement Program

12/19/2005 (Change 4:

11/10/2015)

Advisory http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pub1.html

AR 25-2

Information Assurance

04/04/2019 Advisory http://armypubs.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/AR.as px

AR 530-1

Operations Security

09/26/2014 Advisory http://armypubs.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/AR.as px

DoD 5220.22-M National Industrial Security Program

Operating Manual

02/28/2006 (Change 2:

05/18/2016)

Advisory http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pub1.html

AR 381-12

Threat Awareness and Reporting

Program (TARP) (Section II, ¶ 2-4.b)

06/01/2016 Advisory http://armypubs.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/AR.as px

Army Regulation 40-657 Veterinary/Medical Food Safety, Quality

Assurance, and Laboratory Service

01/21/2015 Advisory https://armypubs.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/Detai ls.aspx?PUB_ID=19

ATTP 4-41 Army Field Feeding and

Class I 12/31/2015 Advisory https://armypubs.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/Detai ls.aspx?PUB_ID=105894 TB MED 530 Tri-Service Food Code 3/1/2019 Advisory https://armypubs.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/Activ eInactiveRescSearch.aspx

2.2. Applicable Forms.

Form Date Website I-9

Employment Eligibility Verification 10/21/2019 https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/files/form/i-9.pdf

DD 441

Department of Defense Security Agreement Feb 2020 http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/forms/dd/ddforms0001-0499.htm

DD 250

Material Inspection and Receiving Report

Aug 2000 http://dtic.mil/whs/directives/forms/dd/ddforms0001-0499.htm

Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 1,469 Each Catered Dinner Meal 22-24FEB22 1-69IN

FFP

Catered Dinner Meal 22-24FEB22 1-69IN Individual Hot dinners to be dropped off:

22 Feb Dinner (Hot)-Menu-5 513 each 23 Feb Dinner (Hot)-Menu-6 513 each 24 Feb Dinner (Hot)-Menu-7 443 each

FOB: Destination MFR PART NR: Varies VENDOR PART NR: Varies

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: 0011743629-0001

PSC CD: 8905

NET AMT

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

DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

0001 24-FEB-2022 1,469 1-69 INFANTRY

1-69 INFANTRY

RANGE 27A, FORT DIX

BROWNS MILLS NJ 08015

FOB: Destination

W91BWV

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.204-7 System for Award Management OCT 2018 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier

Subcontract Awards

JUN 2020

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance OCT 2018 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting AUG 2020 52.204-17 Ownership or Control of Offeror AUG 2020 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance AUG 2020 52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal JAN 2017 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting

With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment

DEC 2021

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations

NOV 2015

52.211-17 Delivery of Excess Quantities SEP 1989 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Products and

Commercial Services

DEC 2021

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

DEC 2021

52.219-6 (Dev) Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (DEVIATION 2020-O0008).

OCT 2020

52.222-3 Convict Labor JUN 2003 52.222-19 (Dev) Child Labor - Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies

(DEVIATION 2020-O0019)

JUL 2020

52.222-21 Prohibition Of Segregated Facilities APR 2015 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity SEP 2016 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons DEC 2021 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies To Ban Text Messaging

While Driving

JUN 2020

52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases DEC 2021 52.227-1 Authorization and Consent JUN 2020 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--System for Award

Management

OCT 2018

52.233-1 Disputes MAY 2014 52.233-3 Protest After Award AUG 1996 52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination NOV 1991 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms JAN 1991 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD

Officials

SEP 2011

252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights SEP 2013 252.204-7003 Control Of Government Personnel Work Product APR 1992 252.211-7008 Use of Government-Assigned Serial Numbers SEP 2010 252.223-7008 Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium JUN 2013 252.225-7001 Buy American And Balance Of Payments Program-- Basic DEC 2017 252.225-7002 Qualifying Country Sources As Subcontractors DEC 2017

252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports

DEC 2018

252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments DEC 2006 252.243-7001 Pricing Of Contract Modifications DEC 1991 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea FEB 2019

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.203-18 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES THAT REQUIRE CERTAIN INTERNAL

CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS OR STATEMENTS--REPRESENTATION (JAN 2017)

(a) Definition. As used in this provision-- Internal confidentiality agreement or statement, subcontract, and subcontractor, are defined in the clause at 52.203- 19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements.

(b) In accordance with section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions), Government agencies are not permitted to use funds appropriated (or otherwise made available) for contracts with an entity that requires employees or subcontractors of such entity seeking to report waste, fraud, or abuse to sign internal confidentiality agreements or statements prohibiting or otherwise restricting such employees or subcontractors from lawfully reporting such waste, fraud, or abuse to a designated investigative or law enforcement representative of a Federal department or agency authorized to receive such information.

(c) The prohibition in paragraph (b) of this provision does not contravene requirements applicable to Standard Form 312, (Classified Information Nondisclosure Agreement), Form 4414 (Sensitive Compartmented Information Nondisclosure Agreement), or any other form issued by a Federal department or agency governing the nondisclosure of classified information.

(d) Representation. By submission of its offer, the Offeror represents that it will not require its employees or subcontractors to sign or comply with internal confidentiality agreements or statements prohibiting or otherwise restricting such employees or subcontractors from lawfully reporting waste, fraud, or abuse related to the performance of a Government contract to a designated investigative or law enforcement representative of a Federal department or agency authorized to receive such information (e.g., agency Office of the Inspector General).

(End of provision)

52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (JAN 2022)

(a)(1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 311991.

(2) The small business size standard is 500.

(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 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 G overnment.

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

(xii) 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations (Basic, Alternates I, and II). This provision applies to solicitations when the contract will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(A) The basic provision applies when the solicitations are issued by other than DoD, N ASA, and the

Coast G uard.

(B) The provision with its Alternate I applies to solicitations issued by DoD, N ASA, or the Coast G uard.

(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 L ow Bids. This provision applies to solicitations when contracting by sealed bidding and the contract will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(xiv) 52.222-22, Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports. This provision applies to solicitations that include the clause at 52.222-26 , Equal Opportunity.

(xv) 52.222-25, Affirmative Action Compliance. This provision applies to solicitations, other than those for construction, when the solicitation includes the clause at 52.222-26 , Equal Opportunity.

(xvi) 52.222-38, Compliance with V eterans' 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 USDA-designated items; or include the clause at 52.223-2, Affirmative

Procurement 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) 52.223-22, Public Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reduction Goals--Representation. This provision applies to solicitations that include the clause at 52.204-7.)

(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 I, II, and III.) This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225- 3.

(A) If the acquisition value is less than $25,000, the basic provision applies.

(B) If the acquisition value is $25,000 or more but is less than $50,000, the provision with its Alternate I applies.

(C) If the acquisition value is $50,000 or more but is less than $9 2,319 , the provision with its Alternate II applies.

(D) If the acquisition value is $9 2,319 or more but is less than $100,000, 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, H istorically 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 K nowledge of Child L abor for L isted End Products.

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

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

(vi) 52.223-9 , with its Alternate I, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA-

Designated Products (Alternate I only).

(vii) 52.227-6 , Royalty Information.

(A) Basic.

(B) Alternate I.

(viii) 52.227-15, Representation of L imited 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.

52.204-19 INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE OF REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (DEC

2014)

The Contractor's representations and certifications, including those completed electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM), are incorporated by reference into the contract.

(End of clause)

52.204-23 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING FOR HARDWARE, SOFTWARE, AND SERVICES

DEVELOPED OR PROVIDED BY KASPERSKY LAB AND OTHER COVERED ENTITIES (NOV 2021)

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

Covered article means any hardware, software, or service that--

(1) Is developed or provided by a covered entity;

(2) Includes any hardware, software, or service developed or provided in whole or in part by a covered entity; or

(3) Contains components using any hardware or software developed in whole or in part by a covered entity.

Covered entity means--

(1) Kaspersky Lab;

(2) Any successor entity to Kaspersky Lab;

(3) Any entity that controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with Kaspersky Lab; or

(4) Any entity of which Kaspersky Lab has a majority ownership.

(b) Prohibition. Section 1634 of Division A of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (Pub. L.

115-91) prohibits Government use of any covered article. The Contractor is prohibited from--

(1) Providing any covered article that the Government will use on or after October 1, 2018; and

(2) Using any covered article on or after October 1, 2018, in the development of data or deliverables first produced in the performance of the contract.

(c) Reporting requirement.

(1) In the event the Contractor identifies a covered article provided to the Government during contract performance, or the Contractor is notified of such by a subcontractor at any tier or any other source, the Contractor shall report, in writing, to the Contracting Officer or, in the case of the Department of Defense, to the website at https://dibnet.dod.mil. For indefinite delivery contracts, the Contractor shall report to the Contracting Officer for the indefinite delivery contract and the Contracting Officer(s) for any affected order or, in the case of the Department of

Defense, identify both the indefinite delivery contract and any affected orders in the report provided at https://dibnet.dod.mil.

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

(i) Within 1 business day from the date of such identification or notification: The contract number; the order number(s), if applicable; supplier name; brand; model number (Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number); item description; and any readily available information about mitigation actions undertaken or recommended.

(ii) Within 10 business days of submitting the report pursuant to paragraph (c)(1) of this clause: Any further available information about mitigation actions undertaken or recommended. In addition, the Contractor shall describe the efforts it undertook to prevent use or submission of a covered article, any reasons that led to the use or submission of the covered article, and any additional efforts that will be incorporated to prevent future use or submission of covered articles.

(d) Subcontracts. The Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (d), in all subcontracts including subcontracts for the acquisition of commercial products or commercial services.

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.

52.204-25 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING FOR CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO

SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)

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

Backhaul means intermediate links between the core network, or backbone network, and the small subnetworks at the edge of the network (e.g., connecting cell phones/towers to the core telephone network). Backhaul can be wireless (e.g., microwave) or wired (e.g., fiber optic, coaxial cable, Ethernet).

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

Covered telecommunications equipment or services means--

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

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

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

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

Critical technology means--

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Interconnection arrangements means arrangements governing the physical connection of two or more networks to allow the use of another's network to hand off traffic where it is ultimately delivered (e.g., connection of a customer of telephone provider A to a customer of telephone company B) or sharing data and other information resources.

Reasonable inquiry means an inquiry designed to uncover any information in the entity's possession about the identity of the producer or provider of covered telecommunications equipment or services used by the entity that excludes the need to include an internal or third-party audit.

Roaming means cellular communications services (e.g., voice, video, data) received from a visited network when unable to connect to the facilities of the home network either because signal coverage is too weak or because traffic is too high.

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

(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. The Contractor is prohibited from providing to the Government any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system, unless an exception at paragraph (c) of this clause applies or the covered telecommunication equipment or services are covered by a waiver described in FAR 4.2104.

(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, unless an exception at paragraph (c) of this clause applies or the covered telecommunication equipment or services are covered by a waiver described in FAR 4.2104. 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.

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

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

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

(d) Reporting requirement.

(1) In the event the Contractor identifies covered…