Mod_Combined-Synopsis_Solicitation_-Cell_Phones.pdf

RFQ/SOLICITATION NUMBER: W912QM-18-Q-0031-0001

Rental of Cellular Telephones– BTH SLV 18

Date: 2 Apr 18

STREAMLINED SOLICITATION:

i. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with (IAW) the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

ii. The solicitation modification number is W912QM-18-Q-0031-0001 and is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ).

iii. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-97, effective date 24 January 2018.

iv. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 51732 Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) with a small business size standard of 1500 employees. This requirement is not being set aside for Small Businesses.

v. CLIN Structure:

Item SUPPLIES/SERVICES. QTY

UNIT

ISSUE

UNIT PRICE

IN US $

TOTAL

PRICE IN US

CLIN

Cellular Phones – International Calls. See Performance Work Statement (PWS) for more details 13 EACH $ $

Cellular Phones – Local Calls. See Performance Work Statement (PWS) for more details. 54 EACH $ $

CLIN

Additional Minutes – Local Calls.

See Performance Work Statement (PWS) for more details. 2,000 EACH $ $

Additional Minutes – International Calls. See Performance Work Statement (PWS) for more details. 2,000 EACH $ $

CLIN

0008 Contractor Manpower Report 1 EA $ $

GRAND TOTAL $

Service Period Number of Days

Cellular Phones Quantity Unit Price Total Price

13 Apr – 1 May 2018

19 International Calls 2

Service Period Number of Days

Cellular Phones Quantity Unit Price Total Price

14 Apr – 17 Aug 2018

International Calls 4

28 Apr – 4

International Calls 2

26 Apr – 10

International Calls 1

28 Apr – 16 Aug 2018

111 International Calls 1

28 Apr – 10 Aug 2018

105 International Calls 1

29 July – 17 Aug 2018

20 International Calls 2

Move Total to CLIN 0001 13 $ $ 13 Apr – 1 May 2018

19 Local Capability 2

14 Apr – 17 Aug 2018

126 Local Capability 7

28 Apr – 4

Local Capability 21

26 Apr – 10

Local Capability 3

28 Apr – 16 Aug 2018

111 Local Capability 6

28 Apr – 4 Aug 2018

99 Local capabilities 11

28 Apr – 10 Aug 2018

105 Local Capability 2

29 Jul – 17 Aug 18

20 Local Capability 2

Move Total to CLIN 0002 54 $ $

vi. Description of the Requirement:

The 410th CSB, Regional Contracting Office requires Cell Phones Services for BTH El Salvador 2018.

vii. Place of Delivery and Acceptance:

Delivery Sites:

See attachment 2 Deliverables Schedule of the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

Acceptance:

BTH SLV 18

Forward Operating Base (FOB) Miraflores Military Base Zacatecoluca, El Salvador, Central América

Applicable Provisions:

viii. 52.212-1, Instructions to Quoters —Commercial Items (Jan 2017)

(a) North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code and small business size standard. The NAICS code and small business size standard for this acquisition appear in Block 10 of the solicitation cover sheet (SF 1449). However, the small business size standard for a concern which submits a quotation in its own name, but which proposes to furnish an item which it did not itself manufacture, is 500 employees.

(b) Submission of quotations. Submit signed and dated quotations to the office specified in this solicitation via email to josesantos.mendieta.fn@mail.mil with courtesy copy to yesica.m.valladares.fn@mail.mil at or before the exact time specified in this solicitation.

Quotations may be submitted on the SF 1449, letterhead stationery, or as otherwise specified in the solicitation. As a minimum, quotations must show—

(1) The solicitation number;

(2) The time specified in the solicitation for receipt of quotations;

(3) The name, address, telephone number and email address of the quoter;

(4) A technical description of the items being quoted in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation. This may include product literature, or other documents, if necessary;

(5) Terms of any express warranty;

(6) Price and any discount terms;

(7) “Remit to” address, if different than mailing address;

(8) A completed copy of the representations and certifications at FAR 52.212-3 (see FAR

52.212-3(b) for those representations and certifications that the quoter shall complete electronically);

(9) Acknowledgment of Solicitation Amendments;

(10) Past performance information, when included as an evaluation factor, to include recent and relevant contracts for the same or similar items and other references (including contract numbers, points of contact with telephone numbers and other relevant information); and

(11) If the quotation is not submitted on the SF 1449, include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation.

Quotations that fail to furnish required representations or information, or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration.

mailto:josesantos.mendieta.fn@mail.mil mailto:yesica.m.valladares.fn@mail.mil

(c) Period for acceptance of quotations. The quoter agrees to hold the prices in its quotation firm for 30 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of quotations.

(d) Product samples. When required by the solicitation, product samples shall be submitted at or prior to the time specified for receipt of quotations. Unless otherwise specified in this solicitation, these samples shall be submitted at no expense to the Government, and returned at the sender’s request and expense, unless they are destroyed during pre-award testing.

(e) Multiple quotations. Quoters are encouraged to submit multiple quotations presenting alternative terms and conditions or commercial items for satisfying the requirements of this solicitation. Each quotation submitted will be evaluated separately.

(f) Late submissions, modifications, revisions, and withdrawals of quotations.

(1) Quoters are responsible for submitting quotations, and any modifications, revisions, or withdrawals, so as to reach the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation. If no time is specified in the solicitation, the time for receipt is 4:30 p.m., local time, for the designated Government office on the date that quotations or revisions are due.

(2) Any quotation, modification, revision, or withdrawal of a quotation received at the Government office designated in the solicitation after the exact time specified for receipt of quotations is “late” and will not be considered unless it is received before award is made, and the Contracting Officer determines that accepting the late quotation would not unduly delay the acquisition.

(g) Issuance of Purchase Order. The Government intends to evaluate quotations in accordance with FAR 13.106. The Government will not use the formal source selection procedures described in FAR Part 15. The Government may issue a purchase order to other than the quoter with the lowest priced quotation. After the evaluation of quotations, the Government may negotiate final terms with one or more quoters of the Government’s choice before issuing any purchase order.

(h) Multiple Purchase Orders. Unless otherwise provided in the Schedule, quotations may not be submitted for quantities less than those specified. The Government reserves the right to issue a purchase order on any item for a quantity less than the quantity quoted, at the unit prices quoted, unless the quoter specifies otherwise.

(i) Contractor and Government Entity (CAGE) Code or NATO Contractor Government Entity (NCAGE) Code. The quoter shall enter its CAGE or NCAGE code in the block with its name and address on the cover page of its quotation, in accordance with FAR 52.204-16.

(j) Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number. The quoter shall enter, in the block with its name and address on the cover page of its quotation, the annotation “DUNS” or “DUNS+4” followed by the DUNS or DUNS+4 number that identifies the quoter’s name and address. The DUNS+4 is the DUNS number plus a 4-character suffix that may be assigned at the discretion of the quoter to establish additional SAM records for identifying alternative Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) accounts (see FAR Subpart 32.11) for the same concern. If the quoter does https://www.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/current/far/html/Subpart%2032_11.html#wp1043964 not have a DUNS number, it should contact Dun and Bradstreet directly to obtain one. A quoter within the United States may contact Dun and Bradstreet by calling 1-866-705-5711 or via the internet at http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform. A quoter located outside the United States must contact the local Dun and Bradstreet office for a DUNS number. The quoter should indicate that it is a quoter for a Government contract when contacting the local Dun and Bradstreet office.

(k) System for Award Management. Unless exempted by the Contracting Officer, the quoter shall be registered in the SAM database prior to issuance of purchase order, during performance and through final payment. If the quoter does not become registered in the SAM database in the time prescribed by the Contracting Officer, the Contracting Officer will proceed to award to the next otherwise successful registered quoter. Quoters may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements via the SAM database accessed through https://www.acquisition.gov.

(l) Requests for Information: The Contracting Officer will not notify unsuccessful quoters.

Quoters may request information on purchase order(s) resulting from this solicitation.

(End of provision)

ix. FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation of Quotes—Commercial Items ADDENDUM

(a) The Government will issue a purchase order resulting from this solicitation to the responsible quoter whose quotation conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered, in accordance with FAR 13.106. The following factor(s) shall be used to evaluate offers:

1. Technical Acceptability that meets Government needs.

2. Price. Lowest price technically acceptable

(c) Notification. For acquisitions for which automatic notification is not provided through an electronic commerce method that employs widespread electronic public notice, notification to unsuccessful quoters shall be given only if requested or required by FAR 5.301.

(End of provision)

x. Quoters shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Items (Nov 2017) Alternate I, with its offer.

xi. 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Items (Jan 2017) applies to this acquisition, no addenda has been done.

xii. 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders—Commercial Items (DEVIATION 2013-O0019) (Jan 2018) applies to this acquisition.

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xiii. The following clauses also apply to this acquisition:

52.252-2 -- Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) This solicitation incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

http://farsite.hill.af.mil

AMC Level Protest -- If you have complaints about this procurement, it is preferable that you first attempt to resolve those concerns with the responsible contracting officer. However, you can also protest to Headquarters, AMC. The HQ, AMC-Level Protest Program is intended to encourage interested parties to seek resolution of their concerns within AMC as an Alternative Dispute Resolution forum, rather than filing a protest with the General Accounting Office or other external forum.

Contract award or performance is suspended during the protest to the same extent, and within the same time periods, as if filed at the GAO. The AMC protest decision goal is to resolve protests within 20 working days from filing. To be timely, protests must be filed within the periods specified in FAR 33.103. Send protests (other than protests to the contracting officer) to:

Headquarters U.S. Army Materiel Command Office of Command Counsel 4400 Martin Road Rm: A6SE040.001 Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898-5000 Fax: (256)450-8840

Clauses Incorporated by reference:

52.204-7, System for Award Management (Oct 2016);

52.222-19 Child Labor – Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jan 2018) 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated (Apr 2015) 52.222-50 Combatting Trafficking in Persons (Mar 2015) 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Aug 2011) 52.225-14, Inconsistency Between English Version and Translation of Contract (Feb 2000);

52.225-25, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran – Representation and Certification (Oct 2015) 52.229-6, Taxes -- Foreign Fixed-Price Contracts (Feb 2013);

252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DOD Officials (Sep 2011);

252.203-7002, Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights (Sept 2013);

252.203-7005, Representation relating to compensation of former DOD officials (Nov 2011);

252.209-7004, Subcontracting With Firms That Are Owned or Controlled By the Government of A Terrorist Country (Oct 2015);

252.225-7041, Correspondence in English (Jun 1997);

252.229-7000, Invoices Exclusive Of Taxes or Duties (Jun 1997);

252.232-7008, Assignment of Claims (Overseas) (Jun 1997);

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252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments (Dec 2006);

252.233-7001, Choice of Law (Overseas) (Jun 1997) 252.243-7001, Pricing of Contract Modifications (Dec 1991)

xiv. The Defense Priorities and Allocation System (DPAS) is not applicable to this requirement.

xv. Solicitation Modification Date: 2 April 2018 Close Response Date/Time/Location: No later than 4 April 2018 at 1:00PM local time at the 410th CSB Regional Contracting Office, Soto Cano Air Base, Comayagua, Honduras or thru email at the below email address(es).

xvi. Points of Contact: Jose Mendieta, Contract Specialist phone: (504) 2713-5123 Ext. 449- 4574 e-mail: josesantos.mendieta.fn@mail.mil; Yesica M. Valladares, Contracting Officer, phone (504) 2713-5123 Ext 449-5220, email Yesica.m.valladares.fn@mail.mil mailto:josesantos.mendieta.fn@mail.mil mailto:Yesica.m.valladares.fn@mail.mil

United States Army South

Beyond the Horizons 2018, El Salvador (BTH18-SLV) Performance Work Statement (PWS)

Rental of Cellular Telephones 14 February 2018

Part 1

General Information

1. GENERAL: This is a non-personal services contract to provide cellular services with monthly plans to support personnel from Task Force Hope under which the personnel rendering the services are not subject, either by the contract’s terms or by the manner of its administration, to the supervision and control usually prevailing in relationships between the Government and its employees. The Contractor shall ensure that all contractor employees and subcontractor employees are medically and psychologically fit for performance of their duties.

1.1 Description of Services/Introduction: The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform cellular services with monthly plans as defined in this PWS except for those items specified as government furnished property (GFP) and government furnished services (GFS). The contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract.

1.2 Background: Cellular Phones for US Army South (also referred to herein as “the Government”) in support of BTH18-SLV.

1.3 Objectives:

1.3.1 Cellular devices that permits voice and text communications.

1.3.2 Cellular devices having texting capabilities.

1.3.3. Cellular devices that permits free calls between devices.

1.4 Scope: The Contractor shall provide sixty-seven (67) cellular phones, of which thirteen (13) of them shall have international call capability and fifty-four (54) shall have local calls only, in coordination with the Contracting Officer (KO) and the Contracting Officer Representative

(COR).

1.5 Period of Performance: The period of performance shall be from 12 Apr - 17 Aug 2018.

1.6 General Information:

1.6.1 Quality Control Plan (QCP): N/A

1.6.1.3 Operations Security (OPSEC) SOP/Plan Requirements: The Contractor shall implement and maintain an OPSEC program for preventing the disclosure of critical information or sensitive information which could jeopardize the Government’s ability to execute its mission or to adequately protect its personnel and/or equipment. The Contractor shall develop an OPSEC Standing Operating Procedure (SOP)/plan within 90 calendar days of contract award to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) or Contracting Officer (KO) to be reviewed and approved by the Government OPSEC Officer on the supporting installation. The SOP must contain a training plan that includes an initial OPSEC brief, continuous awareness, and annual OPSEC training. Awareness/training includes, but not limited to information disclosure via letters, conversations, photographs, resumes, electronic mail (e-mail), Social media/networking sites, dissemination of information and documents disposal. OPSEC Program shall fully comply with the provisions of AR 530-1, Operations Security.

1.6.2 Quality Assurance (QA): N/A

1.6.3 Recognized Holidays: The contractor shall provide services in any observed holidays in El Salvador:

1 May – Labor Day 3 May – Cross Day 7 May – Soldier’s Day 10 May – Mother’s Day 17 Jun – Father’s Day 4-6 Aug – Celebrations of San Salvador

1.6.4 Hours of Operation: The contractor is responsible for conducting business between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Sunday. The Contractor must, at all times, maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS.

1.6.5 Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will be performed at the locations and dates specified in Attachment 2.

1.6.6 Type of Contract: The Government anticipates the award of a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) type contract.

1.6.7 Access and General Protection Policy and Procedures:

1.6.7.1 FPCON: In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes of clause of contract, should the U.S. Government Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual installation change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or process in accordance with DoDI O-2000.16, Volume 2. During FPCONs Charlie and Delta, only contract services that have been deemed “mission essential” by the Government will continue. Contract services will resume when the FPCON is reduced to Bravo or lower.

1.6.7.2 Physical Security: The contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all government equipment, information, and property provided for contractor use.

1.6.7.3 Escorts: The Contractor and all associated sub-contractor employees performing services under this contract shall be escorted at all times by host nation security personnel or by an individual designated by the KO or COR while accessing U.S. facilities or activities.

1.6.7.4 Personnel Security Clearance Requirements: N/A

1.6.7.5 Background Checks: The Contractor shall ensure contractor employees and subcontractor employees performing services under this contract have passed a security check conducted by the Host Nation Police Department of their residence or the State Police Department of their U.S. residence. Security checks that have been completed as part of a personnel security clearance background investigation, or a previous background check that was a condition of employment, meet this requirement. Documentation of these checks will be made available to the KO or COR upon request. The Government retains the right to exclude any employee from performance of duties under this contract if a background security check reveals an employee is a security risk. The exclusion of an employee for security reasons will not relieve the Contractor from performance of services required under this contract. If the Government determines additional background checks are required, at a minimum, and upon request from the Government, the Contractor shall provide to the KO or COR, the following information on any contractor or subcontractor employee performing services under this contract:

• Full birth name

• Married name (if applicable)

• SSN or local equivalent (ID card number)

• Date of birth

• Place of birth (city, country)

1.6.7.5.1 Background Check Notification Requirements: If a background check on any employee or subcontractor employee performing services under this contract, whether the check was conducted as a condition of employment or as part of the contract with the Government, reveals any information from any source (including host country law enforcement) of criminal activity by Contractor employees, subcontractors, or subcontractor employees, the Contractor shall immediately notify the KO and COR of that information. The Contractor shall make notification of:

(1) Notify the KO or COR of that information, and

(2) Any suspicious activity by Contractor employees, subcontractors, or subcontractor employees the Contractor believes may pose a risk to U.S. or host nation national security or imminent risk of deadly bodily harm to any person; and

(3) Any actions taken against Contractor employees, subcontractors, or subcontractor employees pursuant to this requirement.

1.6.7.9 Key Control Non Applicable.

1.6.7.10 Lock Combinations Non Applicable.

1.6.8 Post Award Conference/Contract Periodic Progress Meetings: The Contractor shall attend the post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office IAW Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 42.5. The KO, COR, with other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the Contractor to review the Contractor's performance. At these meetings the KO will apprise the contractor of how the government views the Contractor's performance and the Contractor will apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the government.

1.6.9 Contracting Officer Representative (COR): The COR will be identified by separate letter.

The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration.

The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: ensure the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract; perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance; maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract; issue written interpretations of technical requirements, including Government drawings, designs, specifications; monitor Contractor's performance and notifies both the KO and Contractor of any deficiencies; coordinate availability of government furnished property; and provide site entry of Contractor personnel. A letter of designation issued to the COR, a copy of which is sent to the Contractor, states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially with regard to changes in cost or price, estimates, or changes in delivery dates. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting order.

1.6.10 Key Personnel: The following personnel are considered key personnel by the government: Contract Manager and Alternate Contract Manager. The Contractor shall provide a contract manager who shall be responsible for the performance of the work. The name of this person and an alternate, who shall act for the Contractor when the manager is absent, shall be designated in writing to the Contracting Officer. The Contract Manager and alternate shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The Contract Manager or alternate shall be available between 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Monday thru Sunday.

1.6.11 Special Qualifications or Certifications: N/A

1.6.11.1 IA/IT Training Certification: N/A

1.6.12 Identification of Contractor Employees: Contractor employees shall identify themselves as Contractor personnel and shall avoid representing themselves as Government employees.

This identification includes meeting attendance, answering Government telephones, email communications, and working in other situations where Contractor status is not obvious.

Contractor personnel identification shall be easily identifiable through the display of badges, name tags, lanyards, etc.

1.6.12.1 Badging of Contractor Employees: N/A

1.6.12.2 Uniform: The Contractor shall provide a standard uniform for all Contractor and subcontractor employees performing services under this contract, and ensure they wear the uniform during appointed duty hours. The uniform may consist of the same type and color shirt and slacks for all workers. Company logo is optional.

1.6.13 Contractor Travel: N/A

1.6.14 Other Direct Costs (ODC): N/A

1.6.15 Data Rights: N/A

1.6.16. Non-Disclosure Requirements: Performance under this contract may require the Contractor to access data and information proprietary to a Government agency, another Government Contractor, or of such nature that its dissemination or use other than as specified in this work statement would be adverse to the interests of the Government or others. Neither the Contractor, nor Contractor personnel, shall divulge, nor release data or information developed, or obtained under performance of this work statement, except to authorize Government personnel or upon written approval of the KO. The Contractor shall not use, disclose, or reproduce proprietary data, which bears a restrictive legend, other than as specified in this PWS. All documentation showing individual names or other personal information shall apply, and shall be controlled and protected under the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974, Public Law 93-579, 5 United States Code (U.S.C.) Section 552a.

1.6.16.1 Non-Disclosure Statements: N/A

1.6.16.2 Advertisement and Social Media: The Contractor shall NOT post information to public website or social media locations, personal or professional, that in any way disclose names, locations, hotel data, participants, discussions, pictures, etc. before, during or after the contract period of performance without the express consent of the Government. The use of propaganda violates DOD Commercial Use of Imagery Guidelines stated at (http://www.defenseimagery.mil/products/DODimagery/commercialuse.html). The Contractor shall not cite any information (e.g., contract information, pictures, locations, etc.) obtained through this contract on any marketing tools to include its company website.

1.6.16.3 Information Assurance (IA): N/A

1.6.17 Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI): Contractor and subcontractor personnel performing work under this contract may receive, have access to, or participate in the development of proprietary or source selection information (e.g., cost or pricing information, budget information or analyses, specifications or work statements, etc.) or perform evaluation http://www.defenseimagery.mil/products/dodimagery/commercialuse.html services which may create a current or subsequent Organizational Conflict of Interests (OCI) as defined in FAR Subpart 9.5. The Contractor shall notify the KO immediately whenever it becomes aware that such access or participation may result in any actual or potential OCI and shall promptly submit a plan to the KO to avoid or mitigate any such OCI. The Contractor’s mitigation plan will be determined to be acceptable solely at the discretion of the KO and in the event the KO unilaterally determines that any such OCI cannot be satisfactorily avoided or mitigated, the KO may affect other remedies as he or she deems necessary, including prohibiting the Contractor from participation in subsequent contracted requirements which may be affected by the OCI.

1.6.18 Phase-in/Phase-Out (PIPO) Period: N/A.

1.6.19 General Training Requirements:

1.6.19.1 Anti-Terrorism (AT) Level I Training: N/A

1.6.19.2 OPSEC Awareness: If the Contractor, or a subcontractor, or employees of either disclose any information that disrupts or harms the Government's operations or activities, then the Government retains the right to exclude any employee from performance of duties under this contract. The exclusion of an employee for security reasons will not relieve the Contractor from performance of services required under this contract. By way of example, personnel shall not sketch or take photos of government facilities or activities, unless related to service to be provided. All government paper products and removable digital storage material that is received, generated, or stored during the contract will be destroyed completely when no longer needed to preclude recognition of information.

1.6.19.3 Information Assurance (IA) Training: N/A

1.6.19.4 Information Assurance (IA)/Information Technology (IT) Training: N/A

1.6.19.5 Threat Awareness Reporting Program (TARP Training): N/A

1.6.19.6 iWATCH Training: N/A

1.6.19.7 OPSEC Training: N/A

1.6.20 Overseas Training Requirements: N/A

1.6.20.1 Antiterrorism (AT) Awareness Training for Contractor Personnel Traveling: N/A

1.6.20.2 SERE Training: N/A

1.6.21 Foreign (OCONUS) Requirements: N/A

1.6.21.1 Theater and Country Clearance Requirements: N/A

1.6.21.2 Vetting: The Contractor’s company and all associated sub-contractor companies, must have been vetted by the U.S. Embassy in the country which the contract will be performed. For the purposes of this contract, the company is considered vetted if the company is located in the country which the contract will be performed unless the company has been previously barred from performing services for the Government. If during a previous vetting process the company was barred from performing service for the Government, then that is grounds for termination of the contract. If the company is located outside of the country which the contract will be performed, the company must be vetted by the U.S. Embassy in the country of performance.

Vetting will coordinated through the U.S. Embassy's DOD Security Cooperation Office in the country of performance. If during any previous vetting process in other countries, the company was barred from performing services for the Government that is grounds for termination of the contract.

1.6.21.3 Contractor Non CAC Eligible Requirements for Installation Access to DOD Facility on Host Nation Installation: Contractor and all subcontractor employees performing services under this contract shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC-III) (U.S. citizen and residents only), and Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) (Army Directive 2014-05/AR 190-13), applicable installation, facility and areas commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by the government representative), and status of forces agreements or other diplomatic agreements. The employee performing services under this contract shall provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to the installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services, Security Office, or host nation equivalent.

1.6.21.4 Host Nation Installation Access with No DOD Facility: Contractor and all associated subcontractor employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures. The employee performing services under this contract shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services, Security Office or the host nation equivalent.

1.6.21.5 Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) Samples: N/A

1.6.21.6 Medical Travel Requirement: N/A

1.6.22 Synchronized Pre-deployment and Operational Tracker (SPOT): N/A

PART 2

DEFINITIONS & ACRONYMS

2. DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS:

2.1. Definitions:

2.1.1 Area of Responsibility. The U.S. Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM) area of responsibility (AOR) includes the geographic areas of Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Aruba, Barbados, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Curacao, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Falkland Islands, French Guiana, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Martinique, Mayotte, Montserrat, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Saint Barthélemy, Saint Martin, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Saint Maarten, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos Islands, Uruguay, and Venezuela.

2.1.2. Contractor. The total contractor organization or a separate entity of it; such as an affiliate, division, or plant that performs its own purchasing.

2.1.3. Contracting officer (KO). A person with the authority to enter into, administer, and/or terminate contracts and make related determinations and findings.

2.1.4. Contracting officer’s representative (COR). An individual designated and authorized in writing by the contracting officer to perform specific technical or administrative functions.

2.1.5. Defective Service. A service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with the Performance Work Statement.

2.1.6. Deliverable. Anything that can be physically delivered, but may include non-manufactured things such as meeting minutes or reports.

2.1.7. Foreign National. A foreign national is not a U.S. citizen. Green card holders are also identified as foreign nationals. A foreign national is further categorized as either a third country national or a local national based on the person’s citizenship and location of performance of duty.

2.1.8. Key Personnel. Contractor personnel that are evaluated in a source selection process and that may be required to be used in the performance of a contract by the Key Personnel listed in the PWS. When key personnel are used as an evaluation factor in best value procurement, an offer can be rejected if it does not have a firm commitment from the persons that are listed in the proposal.

2.1.9. Local National. Local nationals are foreign nationals who are citizens of the country where the performance of duty will occur.

2.1.10. Performance Work Statement (PWS). A statement of work for performance-based acquisitions that describes the required results in clear, specific, and objective terms with measurable outcomes.

2.1.11. Physical Security. Protection of the perimeter area, government property, and assets that prevent the loss or damage of Government property.

2.1.12. Quality Assurance. The various functions, including inspection, performed by the government to determine whether a Contractor has fulfilled the contract obligations pertaining to quality and quantity.

2.1.13. Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). A plan describing how the agency will survey, observe, test, sample, evaluate and document the Contractor’s performance in meeting critical performance standards identified in the contract.

2.1.14. Quality Control (QC). Tasks performed by the Contractor to improve the quality of the organization’s output.

2.1.15. Shall. An imperative command; has a duty to or is required to. Denotes that a regulation must be followed unless the contracting officer has obtained a deviation.

2.1.16. Subcontractor. Any supplier, distributor, vendor, or firm that furnishes supplies or services to or for a prime contractor or another subcontractor.

2.1.17. Third Country National. Third country nationals are foreign nationals who are not citizens of the country where the performance of duty will occur.

2.1.18. Work Day. The number of hours per day the Contractor provides services in accordance with the contract.

2.1.19. Work Week. Monday through Friday, unless specified otherwise.

2.2 Acronyms:

AFFSSIR Armed Forces Repository of Specimen Samples ALMS Army Learning Management System ANSI American National Standards Institute AOR Area of Responsibility AR Army Regulation ATCTS Army Training Certification Tracking System AT Anti-Terrorism CAC Common Access Card CFR Code of Federal Regulations CI Counter Intelligence CLIN Contract Line Item Number CMR Contract Manpower Reporting

CONUS Continental United States (excludes Alaska and Hawaii) COR Contracting Officer Representative DD Form 254 Department of Defense Contract Security Requirement List DNA Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) DOD Department of Defense DODD Department of Defense Directive DODI Department of Defense Instruction FAR Federal Acquisition Regulation FHP Force Health Protection FCG Foreign Clearance Guide FN Foreign National FOB Forward Operating Base FY Fiscal Year GFE Government Furnished Equipment GFP Government Furnished Property GFS Government Furnished Services GOE Government of El Salvador IA Information Assurance IAW In Accordance With IT Information Technology JPAS Joint Personnel Adjudication System JTR Joint Travel Regulation KO Contracting Officer LN Local National LOA Letter of Authorization NCIC-III National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index NIST National Institute of Standards and Technology ODC Other Direct Costs OCI Organizational Conflict of Interest OCONUS Outside Continental United States (includes Alaska and Hawaii) ODC Other Direct Costs OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration OPSEC Operation Security PIPO Phase In/Phase Out PRS Performance Requirements Summary PWS Performance Work Statement QA Quality Assurance QASP Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan QCP Quality Control Program RA Requiring Activity SOP Standard Operating Procedures SOW Statement of Works SPOT Synchronized Predeployment and Operational Tracker TCN Third Country National TE Technical Exhibit TSDB Terrorist Screening Data Base

U.S.C. United States Code USSOUTHCOM United States Southern Command

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PART 3

Government Furnished Equipment (GFE), Government Furnished Property (GFP), and

Government Furnished Services (GFS)

3. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES:

3.1. Services: Non Applicable.

PART 4

CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES

4. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

4.1 General: The Contractor shall furnish all supplies, equipment, facilities and services required to perform work under this contract that are not listed under Part 3 of this PWS.

4.2 Facility Security Clearance: Non Applicable.

4.3. Materials: Non Applicable.

4.4. Equipment: The Contractor shall provide sixty seven (67) cellular phones, of which thirteen

(13) of them shall have international call capability and fifty-four (54) shall have local calls only, in coordination with the Contracting Officer (KO) and the Contracting Officer Representative

(COR).

PART 5

SPECIFIC TASKS

5. Specific Tasks: The Contractor shall provide sixty seven (67) cellular phones, of which thirteen (13) of them shall have international call capability and fifty-four (54) shall have local calls only, in coordination with the Contracting Officer (KO) and the Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

5.1. Basic Services:

5.1.1. The contractor shall provide services mentioned above in good working condition. All cellular phones shall be either new or refurbished and water resistant case to a depth of 6 feet (2 meters).

5.1.2. Each cellular phone shall include its own charging cable.

5.1.3. Each cellular phone shall have a warranty in the event it breaks. A 24-hour turnaround from time of notification by the COR is required for replacement device.

5.1.4. The Contractor shall provide users, the ability to place/receive phone calls over a 4G network without interruption, when each device’s battery is fully charged. At a minimum, 90% of all calls shall connect to receiving party and 90% of electronic messages shall be received by addressees.

5.1.5. Each cellular phone shall require the following services:

5.1.5.1. Domestic (54 phones) and international (13 phones) calling capability.

5.1.5.2. Text message capability (sending/receiving).

5.1.5.3. Storage capability. A minimum of 8GB of storage (phone contacts, call logs, usage time, photos).

5.1.5.4. Voice mail capability.

5.1.5.5. Minimum data plan of 4GB per phone, per month.

5.1.5.6. One thousand-five hundred (1,500) talk and text units a month per phone.

5.1.5.6.1 The Contractor shall provide additional minutes upon approval by the Contracting Officer at a predetermined rate for local and international calls. Only additional minutes used will be paid.

5.1.5.6.2 Cellular devices that permits free calls between devices.

5.1.5.7. Camera of 5 megapixels minimum.

5.2. Task Heading.

5.2.1. The Contractor shall provide a usage report at the end of every billing cycle to the COR.

5.2.2. The equipment shall be returned to the Contractor, based on dates provided in Attachment 2, no later than (NLT) 5:00 p.m.

5.2.3. The Contractor shall be responsible for any maintenance incurred on any of the cellular phone units.

5.2.4. The Contractor shall certify in writing the serviceability and functionality of all cellular phone units, prior to the acceptance by the COR.

5.2.5. The Contractor and the COR will conduct a joint inspection by serial number of the equipment leased, to identify any discrepancies or shortfalls with the equipment.

5.2.6. Loss or Damage Beyond Fair Wear and Tear: Whenever equipment is returned to the Contractor with damages considered over and beyond fair wear and tear, the Contractor shall prepare and submit a written and detailed estimate to the KO for the cost of labor and parts necessary to repair the equipment to its original condition when the U.S. Government accepted

it. No repair work on any damaged equipment will be performed until authorized in writing by the KO. The Contractor is cautioned that any repairs accomplished without the KO’s authorization is done at their risk and will not be reimbursed by the U.S. Government. All parts replaced shall be turned in to the KO. In the event of lost equipment, the KO shall determine whether to settle the claim or refer to the claims clause within the contract.

5.3. CONTRACTOR MANPOWER REPORTING (CMR): The contractor shall report ALL contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract for the US Army via a secure data collection site. The contractor is required to completely fill in all required data fields using the following web address:

http://www.ecmra.mil/, and then click on the “Department of the Army CMRA” or the icon of the DOD organization that is receiving or benefitting from the contract services.

Reporting inputs will be for the labor executed during the period of performance during each Government fiscal year (FY), which runs October 1 through September 30. While inputs may be reported any time during the FY, all data shall be reported no later than October 31 of each calendar year, beginning with 2013. If contract period of performance ends prior to September 30, the contractor has 30 days from end date of the contract to complete the CMR requirement.

Contractors may direct questions to the help desk by clicking on the “Send an email” which is located under the Help Resources ribbon on the right side of the login page of the applicable Service/Component’s CMR website.

http://www.ecmra.mil/

PART 6

APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

6. APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS (CURRENT EDITIONS)

6.1. The Contractor must abide by all applicable regulations, publications, manuals, and local policies and procedures.

6.1.1 DOD Commercial Use of Imagery Guidelines

6.1.2 AR 190-13, The Army Physical Security Program

6.1.3 Army Directive 2014-05, Policy and Implementation Procedures for CAC Credentialing Access for Uncleared Contractors

6.1.4 DOD 5220.22-M, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual

6.1.5 Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)

6.1.6 Joint Travel Regulation (JTR)

6.1.7 AR 735-5, Policies and Procedures for Property Accountability

6.1.8 DODD 8570.01, Information Assurance Training Certification and Workforce Management

6.1.9 DOD 8570.01-M, Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program

6.1.10 AR 25-2, Information Assurance

6.1.11 DODI 3020.41, Contractor Personnel Authorized to Accompany the U.S. Armed Forces

6.1.12 USSOUTHCOM SC Regulation 40-501, Medical Suitability Screening Regulation

6.1.13 DODI O-2000.16, Volume 1, DoD Antiterrorism (AT) Program Implementation: DoD AT Standards

6.1.14 DODI O-2000.16, Volume 2, DoD Antiterrorism (AT) Program Implementation: DoD FPCON System

PART 7

ATTACHMENT/TECHNICAL EXHIBIT LISTING

7. Attachment/Technical Exhibit List:

7.1 Attachments:

7.1.1 Attachment 1 – Performance Requirements Summary

7.1.2 Attachment 2 – Deliverables Schedule

ATTACHMENT 1

Performance Requirements Summary The contractor service requirements are summarized into performance objectives that relate directly to mission essential items. The standard should relate to timeliness, quality, or quantity (metrics) of service required by the Contractor is stated in the PWS verbiage. The performance threshold briefly describes the minimum acceptable levels of service required for each requirement. These thresholds are critical to mission success.

Performance Objective (The Service required— usually a shall statement)

Standard PERFORMANCE

THRESHOLD

(THIS IS THE

MAXIMUM

ERROR RATE. IT

COULD

POSSIBLY BE

“ZERO

DEVIATION

FROM

STANDARD”)

Method of Surveillance

% Deduction from monthly invoice for not meeting Performance

Standards

1. Combating Trafficking in Persons FAR 52.222-50 c

The Contractor shall Notify its employees of

a. The United States Government's zero tolerance policy described in paragraph (b) of this clause

The actions that will be taken against employees for violations of this policy. Such actions may include, but are not limited to, removal from the contract, reduction in benefits, or termination of employment

100% Compliance

100% Inspection, COR

Validation

2. Contracting Manpower Reporting PWS para. 5.3

The Contractor shall completely fill in all the information in the format using the following web address https://cmra.army.mil.

The contractor shall provide the estimated

100% Compliance

100% Inspection, COR

Validation

Example: 5% of CLINS total monthly price will be deducted https://cmra.army.mil/ total cost (if any) incurred to comply with this reporting requirement.

Reporting period shall be the period of performance not to exceed 12 months ending September 30 of each government fiscal year and must be reported by 31 October of each calendar year. If contract period of performance ends prior to September 30, the contractor has 30 day from end date of the contract to complete the CMR requirement.

PRS # 1

The contractor shall provide new or refurbished cellular phones with accessories listed.

PWS para. [5.1]

The contractor provided sixty seven (67) cellular phones, of which thirteen

(13) of them shall have international call capability and fifty-four

(54) shall have local calls only

100% Compliance

100% Inspection, COR

PRS # 2

The contractor shall provide cellular and text messaging services.

PWS para. [5.1.4]

The Contractor shall provide users, the ability to place/receive phone calls over a 4G network without interruption, when each device’s battery is fully charged.

At a minimum, 90% of all calls shall connect to receiving party and 90% of electronic messages shall be received by addressees.

90% of calls made connect to receiving party

Periodic surveillance by customer feedback and COR

ATTACHMENT 2

Deliverables Schedule

SERVICE PERIOD

NUMBE

R OF

DAYS

CELLULAR PHONES

LOCATION

13 Apr – 1 May

19 4 (2 with international capabilities) De Cameron

Hotel Acajutla 29 Jul – 17 Aug

20 4 (2 with international capabilities) De Cameron

Hotel Acajutla 14 Apr – 17 Aug

11 (4 with international capabilities) Quality Inn

Hotel Comalapa

28 Apr – 4 Aug

23 (2 with international

FOB

Miraflores

26 Apr – 10 May

4 (1 with international

Quality Inn Hotel

Comalapa 28 Apr – 16 Aug

111 7 (1 with international capabilities)

FOB

Miraflores 28 Apr – 4 Aug

99 11 local capabilities FOB Miraflores

28 Apr – 10 Aug

105 3 (1 with international capabilities)

FOB

Miraflores

ix. FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation of Quotes—Commercial Items ADDENDUM