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a. NAME

RACHEL A. OGLESBEE

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USPFO OH PURCHASING & CONTRACTING

2811 WEST DUBLIN-GRANVILLE ROAD

COLUMBUS OH 43235-2788

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DPAS (15 CFR 700)

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2825 W. DUBLIN GRANVILLE ROAD

COLUMBUS OH 45235

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$40,000,000

NAICS:

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Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

1. ADMINISTRATIVE

1.1 Venue Support Services are required to support Ohio Army National Guard (OHARNG) Soldiers training within the State of Ohio.

1.2 This solicitation will result one Firm-Fixed-Priced purchase order.

1.3 This acquisition is based on NAICS code 722320 and is solicited as a 100% Small Business set-aside under FAR 52.219-6.

1.4 The Offeror must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM.gov), must not appear on the Excluded Parties List System (EPLS) and must otherwise be eligible to receive an award of a contract.

1.5 Quotes shall be submitted via e-mail to the Contract Specialist, rachel.a.oglesbee.civ@army.mil

1.6 Quotes shall be valid for 30 days.

2. EVALUATION CRITERIA

2.1 Award will be made to in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)

12.602 and FAR 13.106-1. The following factors will be used for evaluation: Factor 1 – Technical Acceptability, Factor 2 – Past Performance, and Factor 3 – Price. Technical Acceptability and Past Performance are equal to Price.

2.1.1 Factor 1 – Technical Acceptability: The Offeror must indicate that it can meet the specific requirements of the Performance Work Statement. To establish technical acceptability, the Offeror shall complete the “Technical Acceptability Worksheet.” Failure to provide the requested information may render the quote non-responsive. Only Offerors determined to be technically acceptable will be eligible for award.

2.1.2 Factor 2 - Past Performance: Past performance information may be obtained from established systems such as the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS), Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS).

Information on two recent and relevant contracts will be reviewed. Relevance is defined as past performance effort involved much of the magnitude of effort and complexities this solicitation requires. Recent is defined as a contract that has been performed within the last two years as of the date of issuance of this solicitation.

2.1.3 Factor 3 – Price. Price will be evaluated based on competition of this solicitation and / or comparison to the Independent Government Estimate.

mailto:rachel.a.oglesbee.civ@army.mil

2.2 OHARNG intends to evaluate quotes and make an award without discussions. An Offeror may clarify certain aspects of a quote or resolve minor or clerical errors.

OHARNG reserves the right to communicate with any Offeror to better understand a quote, validate interpretation and assumptions of the quote, or facilitate OHARNG’s evaluation process. Such communications shall not be used to cure deficiencies, material omissions, materially alter technical or price elements, and/or otherwise revise the quote.

VENUE PWS

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

FOR

Venue Services

1.0 General:

• Scope: The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and quality control necessary, except as specified in Paragraph 3.0 as Government Furnished, to perform Venue Services, as defined in this PWS.

• Background: This acquisition is for a 2024 Soldier Post-Mobilization Program on 19OCT2024. Members of the Ohio Army National Guard will be present in the Cincinnati, Ohio area to receive benefit information.

• Period of Performance (PoP): 19OCT2024

• General Information:

i. Quality Control (QC): Reserved

ii. Quality Assurance (QA): Reserved

iii. Recognized Holidays: Reserved

1.4.4 Place and Performance of Services: Cincinnati, OH

• Security Requirements. Reserved

• Physical Security. The contractor shall safeguard all Government property provided. At the close of each work period, Government facilities, equipment and materials shall be secured.

• Special Qualifications: Reserved

• Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings: The contractor agrees to attend any post award conference convened by the KO in accordance with FAR Subpart 42.5. The KO, COR and other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the contractor to review the contactor’s performance.

At these meetings, the KO will apprise the contractor of how the Government views the contractor’s performance and the contractor shall apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced. The contractor shall resolve outstanding issues raised by the Government. Contractor attendance at these meetings shall be at no additional cost to the Government.

• Contract Manager (CM): The contactor shall designate a CM who shall ensure performance under this contract. The name of this person, and an alternate who shall act for the contractor when the CM is absent, shall be designated in writing. The CM or alternate shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The CM shall work through the KO to resolve issues, receive technical instructions, and ensure adequate performance of services. The CM shall ensure that contractor employees do not perform any services outside the scope of the contract without an official modification issued by the KO. The CM shall ensure contractor employees understand that services performed outside the scope of the contract are performed wholly at the expense of the contractor.

1.4.10 Identification of Contractor Employees: Reserved

1.4.11. Combating Trafficking in Persons: The United States Government has adopted a zero-tolerance policy regarding trafficking in persons. Contractors and contractor employees shall not engage in severe forms of trafficking in persons during the period of performance of the contract; procure commercial sex acts during the period of performance of the contract; or use forced labor in the performance of the contract. The Contractor shall notify its employees of the United States Government’s zero tolerance policy, the actions that will be taken against employees for violations of this policy. The contractor shall take appropriate action, up to and including termination, against employees or subcontractors that violate the US Government policy as described at

FAR 22.17.

1.4.12 Contractor Travel Reserved

1.4.13 Data Rights Reserved

1.4.14 Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCI): The contractor and subcontractor personnel performing services 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 services which may create a current or subsequent OCIs, 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. In the event the KO unilaterally determines that any such OCI cannot be satisfactorily avoided or mitigated, the KO may impose 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.

1.4.15 Phase In / Phase Out Periods Reserved

2.0 Definitions and Acronyms:

2.1 Definitions:

2.1.1 Contractor: A supplier or vendor awarded a contract to provide specific supplies or service to the government. The term used in this contract refers to the prime.

2.1.2 Contracting Officer (KO): A person with authority to enter into, administer, and or terminate contracts, and make related determinations and findings on behalf of the government. Note: The only individual who can legally bind the government.

2.1.3 Contracting Officer Representative (COR): An employee of the U.S. Government designated by the KO to monitor contractor performance. Such appointment will be in writing and will state the scope of authority and limitations. This individual has authority to provide technical direction to the Contractor as long as that direction is within the scope of the contract, does not constitute a change, and has no funding implications. This individual does NOT have authority to change the terms and conditions of the contract.

2.1.4 Defective Service: A service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with the PWS.

2.1.5 Deliverable: Anything that can be physically delivered and includes non-manufactured things such as meeting minutes or reports.

2.1.6 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 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.

2.1.7 Physical Security: Actions that prevent the loss or damage of Government property.

2.1.8 Quality Assurance: The government procedures to verify that services being performed by the Contractor are performed according to acceptable standards.

2.1.9 Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP): An organized written document specifying the surveillance methodology to be used for surveillance of contractor performance.

2.1.10 Quality Control: All necessary measures taken by the Contractor to ensure that the quality of an end product or service shall meet contract requirements.

2.1.11 Subcontractor: One that enters into a contract with a prime contractor. The

Government does not have privity of contract with the subcontractor.

2.2 Acronyms:

AEI Army Enterprise Infostructure

AR Army Regulation AT/OPSEC Antiterrorism/Operational Security BI Background Investigation CM Contract Manager CMRA Contractor Manpower Reporting Application COR Contracting Officer Representative DA Department of the Army DD254 Department of Defense Contract Security Classification Specification DFARS Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement DoD Department of Defense FAR Federal Acquisition Regulation GFP/M/E/S Government Furnished Property/Material/Equipment/Services HQDA Headquarters, Department of the Army HSPD Homeland Security Presidential Directive IA Information Assurance IS Information System(s) KO Contracting Officer NGB National Guard Bureau OCI Organizational Conflict of Interest PII Personally Identifiable Information PIPO Phase In/Phase Out POC Point of Contact PRS Performance Requirements Summary PWS Performance Work Statement QA Quality Assurance QASP Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan QC Quality Control QCP Quality Control Program SSN Social Security Number TE Technical Exhibit USD(I) Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence

3.0 Government Furnished Property, Material, Equipment and Services (GFP/M/E/S):

The Government will provide the property, material, equipment, and/or services listed below solely for the purpose of performance under this contract:

3.1 Property: Reserved

3.2 Materials: Reserved

3.3 Equipment: Reserved

3.4 Services: Reserved

3.5 Utilities: Reserved

4.0 Contractor Furnished Property, Materials, and Equipment (CFP/M/E):

4.1 General: Except for those items specifically stated to be Government-Furnished in Paragraph 3.0, the contractor shall furnish everything required to perform these services as indicated in Paragraph 1.1.

5.0 Requirements: The contractor shall:

5.1 Location: Cincinnati, OH area

5.2 : Parking: All venues must have ample parking accommodations for attendees.

This is estimated at approximately 340 vehicles. Venue must provide parking at no cost to conference attendees. Voucher systems are acceptable.

5.3 Conference Space: All space identified will be available from 0630-1800 on

19OCT2024 unless otherwise specified.

5.3.1 : Registration Tables: Five (5) six/eight-foot tables with linens, two (2) chairs each, in the foyer outside the main event space no later than 0700 until 1800.

5.3.2 : Counseling Room: Access to three (3) small counseling rooms from 0800- 1700 to support four (4) adults. A box of facial tissues will be placed in the room.

5.3.3 : General Session: Capability of holding 525 adults at crescent rounds, covered with white linen tablecloths. Must abide by applicable fire code regulations and health department social / physical distance guidance.

5.3.3.1 : Audio/Visual: General session room will have Audio/Visual equipment to include sound system, microphone, laptop audio input, four (4) projector screen (minimum 10 ft diameter), four (4) projectors, one podium, and stage (if necessary for the space) to allow all guests to adequately view presentations.

5.3.3.2 : Water and coffee service will be available from 0900 – 1700 during the event.

5.3.4 : Exhibit Tables: Fifteen (15) to twenty (20) six/eight-foot tables, two (2) chairs each, 0700-1800, no linens, set up within 100 ft. from the general session room. Tables must be situated near the main conference room to allow for attendees to easily assess the vendors during breaks.

5.3.5 : Breakout Rooms: 2-3 depending on venue availability for afternoon session. Each room will have seating for 100 adults in classroom style seating.

5.3.5.1 : Each room will have Audio/Visual equipment to include sound system, microphone, laptop audio input, VGA input, 1 large screen (min 10 ft diagonal, 1 projector, podium, and stage (if necessary for the spa ut room to allow all guests to adequately view presentations.

6.0 Contractor Manpower Reporting Application (CMRA):

6.0.1 The contractor shall report ALL contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract for the National Guard Bureau via a secure data collection site.

6.0.2 The contractor shall completely fill in all required data fields using the following web address: https://sam.gov/. Reporting inputs shall 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, begi ning with 2019.

Contractors may direct questions to the help desk at https://sam.gov/.

CATERING PWS

Catering Requirements

1. Date & Time: Saturday, 19 OCT 2024,1100 – 1400

2. Location: Cincinnati, Ohio area

3. Requirements:

• Catering

• Venue capable of catering for approximately 525 adults and hot buffet style, from approximately 1200-1300.

• Avoid common allergens (i.e., Fish, shellfish, nuts)

• Must provide all necessary items for buffet lunch or plated meal

(i.e.: plates, silverware, cleanup, condiments, etc.)

• Menu must be approved by Yellow Ribbon Coordinator prior to event.

Final count will be locked in on 11 OCT 2024 but is subject to change after that date.

• Equitable reduction or increase will be made to the invoice based on the 11 OCT final headcount.

• Catering rates must be within the Federal Government per diem rates in accordance with Joint Travel Regulation.

4. Adult Lunch

a. Meal must include a salad, two main entrees, two sides, bread, dessert and a beverage service.

b. No ‘cold food’ (i.e.: cold cut sandwiches), and no ‘fast food’ (i.e.: pizza, hamburgers, chicken strips).

LODGING PWS

https://sam.gov/ https://sam.gov/

Lodging Requirements

4. Date & Time: 18-19OCT2024.

5. Location: Cincinnati, OH area

5. Requirements:

a. Lodging

i. Check-in 18 OCT 24, Check-out 19 OCT 24

1. Eighteen (18) Double Queen rooms ii.Government Per Diem rates apply.

(https://www.gsa.gov/travel/plan-book/per-diem-rates) iii.Continental breakfast shall be provided at no charge for lodging guests.

v. Parking shall be provided at no charge to the lodging guests.

vi. Must be provided at the venue or within a five-mile radius/ten-minute drive of the venue.

vii. Guests will check-in with a credit card to cover incidentals.

viii. Final room count will be locked in on 11OCT24 but is subject to change after that date. A free 20% cancelation / no show window will be honored for guests that cancel or are no show after 11OCT24. Equitable reduction / increase will be made for change in lodging.

Q&A Ohio National Guard (OHARNG) 2825 W. Dublin-Granville Rd.

Columbus, OH. 43235

Subjects: Questions/Answers

Title: YRRP Cincinnati / Dayton Area

Solicitation# W91364-24-Q-0033

Q/A:

Question 1: Who is the incumbent, what is the current/previous contractor’s award number, and how much was the previous award amount?

Answer 1: The Awards are all made public, if you would like to see that information please kindly look that up.

Question 2: I have run into some issues of the date & availability in the requested area. Is the date flexible to the Saturday before or after 19 Oct?

Answer 2: No, the date is not flexible.

Question 3: Is the general session able to be used as breakouts or do you need the breakouts separate from the general session room?

Answer 3: General Session may be used as one of the breakout rooms.

Question 4: Do you require the lodging and meeting venue (conference space & meeting rooms) both exist at the same location. Wanted to clarify based on the PWS page 11, section 5avi - believe this 5-10 mins away proximity may solely be referencing for parking for those lodging. Or if there are other lodging to conference space proximity requirements?

Answer 4: They do not both have to be at the same location, but with in 5-10 min. of each other.

Question 5: I found a hotel with only 1 breakout room can it make a problem?

Answer 5: Please explain breakout room details in your bid.

https://www.gsa.gov/travel/plan-book/per-diem-rates

Question 6: Will the govt consider alternate dates?

Answer 6: No, the dates are final.

Question 7: Is there a radius requirement of where the event should be held for this solicitation (i.e.,…by zip code)?

Answer 7: In Ohio, within 70 miles of 45215.

Question 8: Is there a radium requirement of the distance between the lodging facility and event facility if other than a hotel?

Answer 8: within 5 miles of venue location.

Question 9: Will King rooms with a sleeper sofa be acceptable in counting as a double room?

Answer 9: Rooms would be acceptable but a bid with requirements would have priority. You would be providing a substitution.

Question 10: Is YR support staff included in the count for catering and parking or only soldiers and their families?

Answer 10: Yes Question 11: Is on-site presence required by the contractor for this event? If so, will a contractor authorized hotel staff member suffice?

Answer 11: On-site contact is required.

Question 12: Do you have a target date or date range when the final award decision will be made?

Answer 12: I am hoping to have this awarded by Aug. 15th.

Question 13: Is this a tax-exempt requirement to be supported with a tax exemption certificate upon award?

Answer 13: Once a location is finalized, I can complete the tax-exempt form.

Question 14: Is the government open to a split room/hotel arrangement in the event a hotel is unable to accommodate all rooms as per the requirement?

Answer 14: Yes, must be outlined is proposal.

Question 15: Will a rooming list be provided along with the final room count on 11OCT24?

Answer 15: Rooming names will be provided with final count by end of day.

Question 16: Are there any know food allergies/restrictions we should be aware of as it pertains to this unit?

Answer 16: YRRP program will be able to identify once the unit members have finished registration. The unit has until 04OCT for registrations.

Question 17: Is there a hotel rating requirement (i.e.. Hotel Rating 3 Star or more)?

Answer 17: This was not outlined in the PWS, 3 star and above preferred.

Question 18: There is reference to this event being held in Cincinnati/Dayton OH. Can you provide clarity on the reference to Dayton, OH? Is this area an option?

Answer 18: Dayton is within 70 miles of unit in Cincinnati and authorized.

Question 19: As per Section 6.0.1 of the PWS, it states “The contractor shall report ALL contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract for the National Guard Bureau via a secure data collection site.” Can you clarify the format and method in which contractor manhours should be captured and stored?

Answer 19: This is N/A we will remove it from the PWS.

Question 20: Is Linen required for all tables requested for the following requested table set up?

a. Registration Table

c. (3) Childcare Rooms

d. Pre-Function Area

Answer 20: Follow requirements listed in Venue PWS Section 5.

Question 21: Will tables or chairs be required for the (3) small counseling rooms?

Answer 21: A table with four chairs per room.

Question 22: Can the venue, catering and lodging be provided at the same location?

Answer 22: Yes, it can be all at one location.

Question 23: In the case of per diem rates for October 18 -19, 2024 lodging/meals – Rates are currently up to September 2024. Please advise if the government plans to recognize new per diem rates once implemented.

Answer 23: Rates are locked in when the contract is awarded.

Question: 24: If the event venue does not provide “free breakfast” will the government accept a voucher provided to lodging guests?

Answer: 24: Voucher system is authorized / acceptable Question 25: Does the government require a type of projector for the general session or breakout rooms? Minimum Lumens?

Answer 25: PWS did not direct a minimum. Guests with 20/20 vision should be able to read / view screen from furthest point of the room. 7-15K lumens Question 26: Regarding past performance, does the vendor need to have experience with government contracts, or is commercial past performance also acceptable?

Answer 26: Experience with government contracts is helpful but not required and we will need as much documentation of past performance as possible.

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 1 Job 1-174th VENUE 19 OCT 2024

FFP

Request for Conference space capable of holding 525 attendees, A/V, Water & Coffee services, breakout rooms, and counseling rooms, and free parking for approximately 340 vehicles.

FOB: Destination

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: 0012094232

PSC CD: V231

NET AMT

0002 1 Job 1-174th LODGING 18-19 OCT 2024

FFP

Request for LODGING 18-19 OCT 2024 Cincinnati, area for 18 double queen rooms at government per Diem rates, and continental breakfast with parking at no charges to lodging guest.

FOB: Destination

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: 0012094100

0003 1 Job 1-174th CATERING 19 OCT 2024

FFP

Request for CATERING 19 OCT 2024 for approximetely 525 adutls, hot buffet style meal.

FOB: Destination

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: 0012094231

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS

Supplies/services will be inspected/accepted at:

CLIN INSPECT AT INSPECT BY ACCEPT AT ACCEPT BY

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

DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

0001 POP 19-OCT-2024 TO

19-OCT-2024

N/A USP&FO--OHIO

CW3 MARK SUNDBURY

2825 W. DUBLIN GRANVILLE ROAD

COLUMBUS OH 45235

FOB: Destination

W917DP

0002 POP 18-OCT-2024 TO

19-OCT-2024

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0003 POP 19-OCT-2024 TO

19-OCT-2024

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

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252.225-7056 Prohibition Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro Regime

JAN 2023

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

JUN 2023

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

JUN 2023

252.227-7014 Rights in Other Than Commercial Computer Software and Other Than Commercial Computer Software Documentation

MAR 2023

252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports

DEC 2018

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

Personnel

JAN 2023

252.239-7001 Information Assurance Contractor Training and Certification JAN 2008 252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Products or Commercial

Services

NOV 2023

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.204-1 APPROVAL OF CONTRACT (DEC 1989)

This contract is subject to the written approval of Contracting Officer and shall not be binding until so approved.

(End of clause)

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.

(End of provision)

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

2020)

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

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

(c) Representations.

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

(2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry for purposes of this representation, the offeror represents that it [ ___ ] does, [ ___ ] does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services.

52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS--COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (MAY 2024)

The Offeror shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the Offeror has completed the annual representations and certification electronically in the System for Award Management (SAM) accessed through https://www.sam.gov. If the Offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically, the Offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (v) of this provision.

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

"Covered telecommunications equipment or services" has the meaning provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

"Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) concern" means a small business concern that is at least 51 percent directly and unconditionally owned by, and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by, one or more women who are citizens of the United States and who are economically disadvantaged in accordance with 13 CFR part 127, and the concern is certified by SBA or an approved third-party certifier in accordance with 13 CFR 127.300. It automatically qualifies as a women-owned small business eligible under the WOSB Program.

"Forced or indentured child labor" means all work or service-

(1) Exacted from any person under the age of 18 under the menace of any penalty for its nonperformance and for which the worker does not offer himself voluntarily; or

(2) Performed by any person under the age of 18 pursuant to a contract the enforcement of which can be accomplished by process or penalties.

https://www.sam.gov/

"Highest-level owner" means the entity that owns or controls an immediate owner of the offeror, or that owns or controls one or more entities that control an immediate owner of the offeror. No entity owns or exercises control of the highest level owner.

"Immediate owner" means an entity, other than the offeror, that has direct control of the offeror. Indicators of control include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following: Ownership or interlocking management, identity of interests among family members, shared facilities and equipment, and the common use of employees.

"Inverted domestic corporation" means a foreign incorporated entity that meets the definition of an inverted domestic corporation under 6 U.S.C. 395(b), applied in accordance with the rules and definitions of 6 U.S.C. 395(c).

"Manufactured end product" means any end product in product and service codes (PSCs) 1000-9999, except--

(1) PSC 5510, Lumber and Related Basic Wood Materials;

(2) Product or Service Group (PSG) 87, Agricultural Supplies;

(3) PSG 88, Live Animals;

(4) PSG 89, Subsistence;

(5) PSC 9410, Crude Grades of Plant Materials;

(6) PSC 9430, Miscellaneous Crude Animal Products, Inedible;

(7) PSC 9440, Miscellaneous Crude Agricultural and Forestry Products;

(8) PSC 9610, Ores;

(9) PSC 9620, Minerals, Natural and Synthetic; and

(10) PSC 9630, Additive Metal Materials.

"Place of manufacture" means the place where an end product is assembled out of components, or otherwise made or processed from raw materials into the finished product that is to be provided to the Government. If a product is disassembled and reassembled, the place of reassembly is not the place of manufacture.

"Predecessor" means an entity that is replaced by a successor and includes any predecessors of the predecessor.

"Reasonable inquiry" has the meaning provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

"Restricted business operations" means business operations in Sudan that include power production activities, mineral extraction activities, oil-related activities, or the production of military equipment, as those terms are defined in the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007 (Pub. L. 110-174). Restricted business operations do not include business operations that the person (as that term is defined in Section 2 of the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007) conducting the business can demonstrate--

(1) Are conducted under contract directly and exclusively with the regional government of southern Sudan;

(2) Are conducted pursuant to specific authorization from the Office of Foreign Assets Control in the Department of the Treasury, or are expressly exempted under Federal law from the requirement to be conducted under such authorization;

(3) Consist of providing goods or services to marginalized populations of Sudan;

(4) Consist of providing goods or services to an internationally recognized peacekeeping force or humanitarian organization;

(5) Consist of providing goods or services that are used only to promote health or education; or

(6) Have been voluntarily suspended.

"Sensitive technology"--

(1) Means hardware, software, telecommunications equipment, or any other technology that is to be used specifically--

(i) To restrict the free flow of unbiased information in Iran; or

(ii) To disrupt, monitor, or otherwise restrict speech of the people of Iran; and

(2) Does not include information or informational materials the export of which the President does not have the authority to regulate or prohibit pursuant to section 203(b)(3) of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1702(b)(3)).

"Service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) concern" means a small business concern—

(1)(i) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned and controlled by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans; and

(ii) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of a service-disabled veteran with permanent and severe disability, the spouse or permanent caregiver of such veteran; or

(2) A small business concern eligible under the SDVOSB Program in accordance with 13 CFR part 128 (see subpart 19.14).

(3) Service-disabled veteran, as used in this definition, means a veteran as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(2), with a disability that is service-connected, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(16), and who is registered in the Beneficiary Identification and Records Locator Subsystem, or successor system that is maintained by the Department of Veterans Affairs' Veterans Benefits Administration, as a service-disabled veteran.

"Service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) concern eligible under the SDVOSB Program" means an SDVOSB concern that--

(1) Effective January 1, 2024, is designated in the System for Award Management (SAM) as certified by the Small Business Administration (SBA) in accordance with 13 CFR 128.300; or

(2) Has represented that it is an SDVOSB concern in SAM and submitted a complete application for certification to SBA on or before December 31, 2023.

"Service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) Program" means a program that authorizes contracting officers to limit competition, including award on a sole-source basis, to SDVOSB concerns eligible under the SDVOSB Program.

"Small business concern"--

(1) Means a concern, including its affiliates, that is independently owned and operated, not dominant in its field of operation, and qualified as a small business under the criteria in 13 CFR part 121 and size standards in this solicitation.

(2) Affiliates, as used in this definition, means business concerns, one of whom directly or indirectly controls or has the power to control the others, or a third party or parties control or have the power to control the others. In determining whether affiliation exists, consideration is given to all appropriate factors including common ownership, common management, and contractual relationships. SBA determines affiliation based on the factors set forth at 13 CFR 121.103.

"Small disadvantaged business concern, consistent with 13 CFR 124.1001", means a small business concern under the size standard applicable to the acquisition, that--

(1) Is at least 51 percent unconditionally and directly owned (as defined at 13 CFR 124.105) by--

(i) One or more socially disadvantaged (as defined at 13 CFR 124.103) and economically disadvantaged (as defined at 13 CFR 124.104) individuals who are citizens of the United States; and

(ii) Each individual claiming economic disadvantage has a net worth not exceeding the threshold at 13 CFR 124.104(c)(2) after taking into account the applicable exclusions set forth at 13 CFR 124.104(c)(2); and

(2) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled (as defined at 13 CFR 124.106) by individuals, who meet the criteria in paragraphs (1)(i) and (ii) of this definition.

"Subsidiary" means an entity in which more than 50 percent of the entity is owned--

(1) Directly by a parent corporation; or

(2) Through another subsidiary of a parent corporation.

"Successor" means an entity that has replaced a predecessor by acquiring the assets and carrying out the affairs of the predecessor under a new name (often through acquisition or merger). The term "successor" does not include new offices/divisions of the same company or a company that only changes its name. The extent of the responsibility of the successor for the liabilities of the predecessor may vary, depending on State law and specific circumstances.

"Veteran-owned small business concern" means a small business concern--

(1) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned and controlled by one or more veterans (as defined at 38 U.S.C.

101(2)) or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more veterans; and

(2) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more veterans.

"Women-owned business concern" means a concern which is at least 51 percent owned by one or more women; or in the case of any publicly owned business, at least 51 percent of its stock is owned by one or more women; and whose management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more women.

"Women-owned small business concern" means a small business concern--

(1) That is at least 51 percent owned by one or more women; or, in the case of any publicly owned business,…