7B--Apple Laptops and Mac Studio Computers

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The solicitation number is W912CN-23-Q-0020 and is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ), unless otherwise indicated herein. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2023-03. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334111 with a small business size standard of 1,250.00 employees. This requirement is unrestricted and only qualified sellers may submit bids.

The solicitation pricing on https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com will start on the date this solicitation is posted, and, unless otherwise displayed at https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com, will end on:

2023-05-30 17:00:00.0 Eastern Time. This time supersedes the Offers Due Time listed above.

FOB Destination shall be in the Special Shipping Instructions.

The ACC - 413th CSB RCO Hawaii requires the following items, Brand Name Only (Exact Match), to the following:
LI 001: Apple MacBook Pro 16" 16.2-inch (diagonal) Liquid Retina XDR display; 3456-by-2234 native resolution at 254 pixels per inch Processor: Apple M2 Max chip; 12-core CPU with 8 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores 38-core GPU; 16-core Neural Engine; 400GB/s memory bandwidth Ram: 96GB of Unified memory Hard Drive: 4TB SSD Storage High-fidelity six-speaker sound system with force-cancelling woofers Three Thunderbolt 4 ports HDMI port SDXC card slot (UHS-II) MagSafe 3 port 140W USB-C Power Adapter Backlit Magic Keyboard with Touch ID - US Englis Computer, display must operate within the Line Voltage range of 100V to 125V AC Height 0.66 inch (1.68 cm) Width: 14.01 inches (35.57 cm) Depth: 9.77 inches (24.81 cm) Weight: 4.8 pounds 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45 connector) 100-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery, 14, EA;
LI 002: Apple Macbook Pro 16" 16.2-inch (diagonal) Liquid Retina XDR display; 3456-by-2234 native resolution at 254 pixels per inch Processor: Apple M2 Max chip; 12-core CPU with 8 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores 38-core GPU; 16-core Neural Engine; 400GB/s memory bandwidth Ram: 96GB of Unified memory Hard Drive: 8TB SSD Storage High-fidelity six-speaker sound system with force-cancelling woofers Three Thunderbolt 4 ports HDMI port SDXC card slot (UHS-II) MagSafe 3 port 140W USB-C Power Adapter Backlit Magic Keyboard with Touch ID - US Englis Computer, display must operate within the Line Voltage range of 100V to 125V AC Height 0.66 inch (1.68 cm) Width: 14.01 inches (35.57 cm) Depth: 9.77 inches (24.81 cm) Weight: 4.8 pounds 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45 connector) 100-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery, 2, EA;
LI 003: Apple Mac Studio Computer Processor: 20-core CPU, 64-Core GPU, 32-Core Neural Engine RAM: 128GB Unified Memory Hard Drive: 8TB SSD storage 10 Gigabit Ethernet - 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45 connector) 3.5 mm headphone jack with advanced support for high-impedance headphones Built-in speaker SDXC card slot (UHS-II) 4 Thunderbolt 4 Ports HDMI port 10GB Ethernet Port Wi-Fi- 802.11AX Wi-Fi 6 Wireless networking Bluetooth 5.0 Height: 3.7 inches (9.5 cm) Width: 7.7 inches (19.7 cm) Depth: 7.7 inches (19.7 cm) Weight: 7.9 pounds (3.6 kg), 2, EA;
LI 004: Apple 27" Studio Monitor w/ height and tilt adjustable stand Display Size: 27-inch (diagonal) 5K display with IPS technology Resolution: 5120-by-2880 with support for billions of colors Brightness: 600 cd/m² Ports: One Thunderbolt 3 (input), three USB-C (USB 3.1 gen 1, 5 Gbps) Camera Type: Built-in camera – 12MP Ultra WE Speaker Configurations: High-Fidelity six-speaker system with force –canceling woofers Power: Built-in power supply Height: 18.8 in./47.9 cm Width: 24.5 in./62.3 cm Depth: 8.1 in./20.7 cm (with stand) Weight: 16.9lb./7.7 kg, 2, EA;
LI 005: USB-C Portable Monitor Panel Size: Wide Screen 39.6cm (15.6") Aspect Ratio: 16:9 Brightness: 600 cd/m² True Resolution: 1920x1080 Brightness (Max): 200 cd/m2 Flicker free: Yes Auto-rotate: Yes Display Widget: Yes Convenient Hotkey Blue Light Filter I/O Ports Signal Input: USB Type-C (USB-C or USB 3.0 signal) Power Consumption: <8W Weight: 0.78kg (1.72 lbs) Dimensions (WxHxD): 359.7 x 226.4 x 8.0mm (14.16 x 8.91 x 0.31"), 16, EA;
LI 006: 16-Port Thunderbolt 3 Docking Station Model : HD-G216 Ports: Upstream TB3 40Gbps, 85W PD (for TB3 host) or USB-C 10Gbps, 85W PD (for USB-C host) / Downstream TB3 40Gbps, DP1.4, 15W (for TB3 device) / Downstream USB-C, USB 2.0, 15W (for USB-C device) / DisplayPort 1.4 / USB-C 10Gbps 5V/1.5A / USB-A 10Gbps 5V/900mA x 2 / USB-A 5Gbps 5V/900mA x 3 / USB-A QC 3.0 18W / Gigabit Ethernet / MicroSD/SD 4.0 UHS-II 312MB/s / Digital Coaxial Audio / Optical Toslink Audio / 3.5mm Audio Jack / DC 180W Dimensions: 130.18 x 88.9 x 44.45mm / 5.13" x 3.5" x 1.75” Weight: 589.7 g / 20.8 oz / 1.3 lbs, 2, EA;
LI 007: Dual 4K HDMI 10-in-1 USB-C Hub Model : HDM1H Ports: HDMI 4K 60Hz / HDMI 4K 30Hz / USB-C 100W Power Delivery / Gigabit Ethernet / 3.5mm Audio Combo Jack (Speaker & Microphone) / MicroSD UHS-I 104 MB/s / SD UHS-I 104 MB/s2 x USB-A 5Gbps / USB-C 5Gbps Dimensions: 125 x 67 x 17mm / 4.92 x 2.64 x 0.67” Weight: 187.1g / 6.60 oz / 0.41 lb, 16, EA;
LI 008: Apple USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter Connections: HDMI / USB / USB-C, 18, EA;
LI 009: Apple 96W USB-C Power Adapter, 16, EA;
LI 010: Apple USB-C Charing Cable (2m), 16, EA;
LI 011: Apple USB-C to Magsafe 3 Cable (2M)

This 2-meter charge cable features a magnetic MagSafe 3 connector that helps guide the plug to the charging port of your Mac notebook., 16, EA;
LI 012: Apple Power Adapter Extension Cable Apple Power Adapter Extension Cable The 1.8-meter Power Adapter Extension Cable is an AC extension lead that provides extra length for your Apple power adapter., 16, EA;
LI 013: Apple Magic Mouse - White Multi-touch Surface

It is wireless and rechargeable, with an optimized foot design that lets it glide smoothly across your desk. The Multi-Touch surface allows you to perform simple gestures such as swiping between web pages and scrolling through documents. USB-C to Lightning Cable Size & Weight: Height: 0.85 inch (2.16 cm) / Width: 2.25 inches (5.71 cm) / Depth: 4.47 inches (11.35 cm) / Weight: 0.22 pound (0.099 kg) Connections and Expansion: Bluetooth / Lightning port / Wireless, 18, EA;
LI 014: Apple Magic Keyboard Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and Numeric Keypad for Mac models with Apple silicon - US English - White Keys ID and Numeric Keypad for Mac with Apple Silicon

Size and Weight: Height: 0.16–0.43 inch (0.41–1.09 cm) / Width: 16.48 inches (41.87 cm) / Depth: 4.52 inches (11.49 cm) / Weight: 0.81 pound (0.369 kg) Connections and Expansion: Bluetooth / Lightning port / Wireless, 18, EA;
LI 015: Apple Airpod Max (Black or White)

Audio Technology: Apple-designed dynamic driver / Active Noise Cancellation / Transparency mode / Spatial audio with dynamic head tracking / Adaptive EQ Sensors: Optical sensor (each ear cup) / Position sensor (each ear cup) / Case-detect sensor (each ear cup) / Accelerometer (each ear cup) / Gyroscope (left ear cup) Microphones: Nine microphones total: / Eight microphones for Active Noise Cancellation / Three microphones for voice pickup (two shared with Active Noise Cancellation and one additional microphone) Chip: Apple H1 headphone chip (each ear cup) Controls: Digital Control / Noise Control Button Smart Case included: Weight 4.74 ounces (134.5 grams) Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.0 Lightning to USB-C Cable for charging Size & Weight: Height 7.37" (187.3mm) / Width 6.64" (168.6mm) / Depth 3.28" (83.4mm) / Weight 13.6 ounces (383.8 grams), 18, EA;
LI 016: Apple USB SuperDrive with attached USB Type-A Connector cable

Tech Specs: Height 0.67 in./17mm / Width 5.47 in./139mm / Depth 5.47 in./139mm / Weight 0.74 lb/335g Conntectoins: USB-A USB-A Cable, 18, EA;
LI 017: Apple World Travel Adapter Kit

The World Travel Adapter Kit includes a set of seven AC plugs with prongs that fit different electrical outlets around the world, each laser-etched with the regions they are compatible with. The kit is designed to work with iPod, iPhone, iPad, and Mac notebooks., 16, EA;
LI 018: Hardshell Case for MacBook Pro 16" 2021-2023 Models with the M2 Max Chip Intelligent multi-layer protection protects against everyday bumps., 16, EA;
LI 019: 16.0" Laptop Sleeve Color: Black Padded latop sleeve to fit at least 16" laptops Zippered Power Pocket stores your power adapter and other accessories Asymmetrical zipper provides easy access to your laptop Dedicated pocket in accessory compartment stores your USB drive, keeping it safeand readily accessible Sueded internal lining and durable neoprene cushion and protect your computer, 16, EA;
LI 020: Screen Protector for 16" Macbook Pro Made to fit 16" 2021-2023 Apple Laptop with the M2 Max chip Anti-Glare & Anti-Fingerprint coating Removable, reusable and washable Compatible with Apple Cases, 16, EA;
LI 021: Macbook Charger Organizer Compatible with USB-C

Length Control: The SideWinder Mac charger case allows you to adjust the cable length from 1 foot to 12 feet while staying organized while you work from home or as a school accessory. Important: The fat three-prong Apple extension cable is required and is not included. The extension cable replaces the fold-out two-prong plug on your adapter. Please see the sizing guide in images., 16, EA;

Solicitation and Buy Attachments

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For this solicitation, ACC - 413th CSB RCO Hawaii intends to conduct an online competitive reverse auction to be facilitated by the third-party reverse auction provider, Unison Marketplace. Unison Marketplace has developed an online, anonymous, browser based application to conduct the reverse auction. An Offeror may submit a series of pricing bids, which descend in price during the specified period of time for the aforementioned reverse auction. ACC - 413th CSB RCO Hawaii is taking this action in an effort to improve both vendor access and awareness of requests and the agency's ability to gather multiple, competed, real-time bids. All responsible Offerers that respond to this solicitation MUST submit the pricing portion of their bid using the online exchange located at https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com. There is no cost to register, review procurement data or make a bid on https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com. Offerers that are not currently registered to use https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com should proceed to https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com to complete their free registration. Offerers that require special considerations or assistance may contact Marketplace Support at 1.877.933.3243 or via email at marketplacesupport@unisonglobal.com. Offerers may not artificially manipulate the price of a transaction on https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com by any means. It is unacceptable to place bad faith bids, to use decoys in the https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com process or to collude with the intent or effect of hampering the competitive https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com process. Should Offerers require additional clarification, notify the point of contact or Marketplace Support at 1.877.933.3243 or marketplacesupport@unisonglobal.com.Use of Unison Marketplace: Buyers and Sellers agree to conduct this transaction through Unison Marketplace in compliance with the Unison Marketplace Terms of Use. Failure to comply with the below terms and conditions may result in offer being determined as non-responsive.
The offeror must comply with the following commercial item terms and conditions: FAR 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference; FAR 52.204-8, Annual Representation and Certification; FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors; 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications; FAR 52.211-6, Brand name or Equal, DFARS 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial items.

The following clauses apply to this solicitation: FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items. The following FAR clauses in paragraph (b) of FAR clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, apply: 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First Tier Subcontract Awards; 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside; 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation; 52.222-3, Convict Labor; 52.222-19, Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies; 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Central Contractor Registration. 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim; The following DFARS clauses apply: 252.204-7004 ALT A, Required Central Contractor Registration; 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation; 252.225-7002, Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors; 252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments; DFARS clause 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items, paragraph b apply: 252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials; 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance Of Payments Program; 252.225-7036, Buy American Act -- Free Trade Agreements -- Balance of Payments Program; 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests; 252.247-7023, ALT III, Transportation of Supplies by Sea.

IAW FAR 52.212-2; Evaluation - Commercial Items, the following factor shall be used to evaluate offers: Price.

This solicitation requires registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) at the time an offer or quotation is submitted, excluding the exceptions outlined in FAR 4.1102(a). Registration information can be found at www.sam.gov.

Shipping must be Free On Board (FOB) Destination OCONUS (Outside Continental U.S.)

New Equipment ONLY. NO USED OR REMANUFACTURED PRODUCTS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

Submitted Bids will be valid for 45 days after the auction closing.

No multiple awards will be made. Quotes received through FedBid will be evaluated and awarded on an “all-or-nothing” basis.

IAW FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference, the full text of FAR and DFARS Clauses may be accessed electronically at http://farsite.hill.af.mil; and are current to the most recent revision dates posted on this site.

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 7B20 with a small business size standard of 1250 employees.

The contractor must be an authorized dealer of the specified equipment to ensure warranty and maintenance support.

52.228-5000 -- REQUIRED INSURANCE - Use in solicitations and contracts if a fixed-price contract is contemplated, the contract amount is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold, and the contract will require work on a Government installation, unless -- (1) Only a small amount of work is required on the Government installation (e.g., a few brief visits per month); or (2) All work on the Government installation is to be performed outside the United States and its outlying areas. (a) The Contractor shall procure and maintain during the entire period of his performance under this contract the following minimum insurance:

AMOUNT TYPE PER PERSON PER ACCIDENT PROPERTY Comprehensive General Liability: $500,000 Comprehensive Automobile Liability $200,000 $500,000 $20,000

Workmen's Compensation and Liability Insurance: As prescribed or required by law, with minimum employer liability limit of $100,000 for accidental bodily injury or death, or for occupational disease.)

(b) Prior to the commencement of work, the Contractor shall furnish to the Contracting Officer a certificate or written statement of the above required insurance. The policies evidencing required insurance shall contain an endorsement to the effect that cancellation or any material change in the policies adversely affecting the interests of the Government in such insurance shall not be effective for such period as may be prescribed by the laws of the State in which this contract is to be performed and in no event less than thirty (30) days after written notice thereof to the Contracting Officer. (c) The Contractor agrees to insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (c) in all subcontracts hereunder.

(d) It is the contractor’s responsibility to insure the following changes are incorporated into their submitted Certificate of Insurance:

1. The Contract Number must appear in the body of the Certificate of Insurance. 2. The Certificate holder name shall read: Army Materiel Command Regional Contracting Office, Hawaii 413th CSB

3. The certificate shall be provided to the following address

____ Contracting Division Alpha Bldg 520, Basement, Pierce Street Fort Shafter, HI 96858-5025 FAX 808-438-6463 or 6544

____ Contracting Division Omega Bldg 692, Basement, McCormack Road Schofield Barracks, HI 96857-5000 FAX 808-655-7350

(e) For all contractors using the ACORD form dated earlier than October 2009, the Certificate of Insurance cancellation statement shall be revised as follows: Delete the words “endeavor to” and “but failure to do so shall impose no obligation or liability of any kind upon the insurer, its agents or representatives.” The Certificate of Insurance cancellation statement shall then read: “Should any of the above described policies be cancelled before the expiration date thereof, the issuing insurer will mail 30 days written notice to the certificate holder named to the left.”

52.232-5000 -- WAWF INVOICING INSTRUCTIONS AND PAYMENT FOR SUPPLIES/SERVICES/ CONSTRUCTION

Use in all solicitations and contracts.

(a) Invoices for services rendered under this Contract shall be submitted electronically through Wide Area Work Flow. The vendor shall self-register at the web site https://wawf.eb.mil/. Vendor training is available on the Internet at: http://wawftraining.com/ Army Help Desk -- Normal operating hours, 0630-1800 Eastern Standard time. Army WAWF Help Desk 1-877-2-DA-WAWF or 1-877-232-9293

(b) Under this contractual document, contractor is required to submit the following type of invoice utilizing WAWF.

__ Select the Invoice only within WAWF as the invoice type – Creates Stand Alone Invoice __ Select the 2-in-1 Invoice within WAWF as the invoice type. Creates two documents, an Invoice and a Receiving Report, within one data entry session. The 2-in-1 Invoice prepares the Material Inspection and Receiving Report, DD Form 250, and invoice in one document. Back up documentation (such as timesheets, etc.) can be included and attached to the invoice in WAWF. __ Select Combo --The Invoice and Receiving Report Combo enables a Vendor to create two documents from the same data entry session. The Vendor inputs contract and item data once. Two separate documents - an Invoice and a Receiving Report - are generated in the WAWF system. __ Construction – Creates a Construction Payment Invoice from a contract for construction. Both an inspection and a contracting officer must review and accept. The following information is provided for completion of the invoice in WAWF:

Issuing Office DODAAC: W912CN Admin DODAAC: W912CN Inspector/Acceptor DODAAC: (See Block 15, SF 1449) LPO DODAAC: NA (only applicable if you have Navy funding) Pay DODAAC: (See Block 18, SF 1449) Receiver/Acceptor: Contract Specialist: Contracting Officer: Contract Number: (See Block 2, SF 1449) (c ) The contractor shall submit invoices for payment per contract terms. The Government shall process invoices for payment per contract terms

52.233-5000 -- AMC-LEVEL PROTEST PROGRAM

Use in all solicitations.

(a) 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.

(b) 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 Government Accountability 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.

(c) 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

(d) The AMC-level protest procedures are found at: http://www.amc.army.mil/amc/commandcounsel.html. If Internet access is not available, contact the Contracting Officer or HQ, AMC, to obtain the AMC-Level Protest Procedures.

52.239-5000 -- SECTION 508 OF THE REHABILITATION ACT COMPLIANCE.

Use in all solicitations and contract for electronic and information technology.

(a) All products provided under this contract vehicle must meet the applicable accessibility standards at 36 CFR Part 1194 as required by FAR Case 1999-607.

(b) General information regarding the Section 508 Act can be found at the web site www.section508.gov.

52.245-5000 -- CONTRACTOR LIABILITY FOR PROPERTY

Use in all solicitations and contract involving contractor property on a military installation.

(a) Unless otherwise specified, the Government assumes no liability, and hereby disclaims liability for damages to or losses of, Contractor-owned or furnished property which, pursuant to the terms of his contract, is placed on a U.S. Government installation or other real property under the control of the United States Government, whether by lease, license, permit, or otherwise, except for loss or damage caused by the negligence or wrongful act or omission of a military person or civilian employee or the Department of Defense while acting within the scope of this employment under circumstances in which the United States if a private person, would be liable to the Contractor in accordance with the law of the place where the act or omission occurred.

(b) Any claim of the Contractor falling within the purview of the exception, should be submitted, pursuant to the Federal Tort Claims Act, to the 413th Contracting Support Brigade, Regional Contacting Office- Hawaii, Fort Shafter, Hawaii 96858-5025.

252.209-7999 REPRESENTATION BY CORPORATIONS REGARDING AN UNPAID DELINQUENT TAX LIABILITY OR A FELONY CONVICTION UNDER ANY FEDERAL LAW (DEVIATION 2012-O0004) (JAN 2012) (a) In accordance with sections 8124 and 8125 of Division A of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012,(Pub. L. 112-74) none of the funds made available by that Act may be used to enter into a contract with any corporation that — (1) Has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability, where the awarding agency is aware of the unpaid tax liability, unless the agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that this further action is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government. (2) Was convicted of a felony criminal violation under any Federal law within the preceding 24 months, where the awarding agency is aware of the conviction, unless the agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that this action is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government. (b) The Offeror represents that— (1) It is [ ] is not [ ] a corporation that has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability, (2) It is [ ] is not [ ] a corporation that was convicted of a felony criminal violation under a Federal law within the preceding 24 months.

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 Items. 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) Representation. 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)

a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

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

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

Covered telecommunications equipment or services means–

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

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

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

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

Critical technology means–

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(b) Prohibition.

(1) Section 889(a)(1)(A) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2019, from procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. The Contractor is prohibited from providing to the Government any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system, unless an exception at paragraph (c) of this clause applies or the covered telecommunication equipment or services are covered by a waiver described in FAR 4.2104.

(2) Section 889(a)(1)(B) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2020, from entering into a contract, or extending or renewing a contract, with an entity that uses any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system, unless an exception at paragraph (c) of this clause applies or the covered telecommunication equipment or services are covered by a waiver described in FAR 4.2104. This prohibition applies to the use of covered telecommunications equipment or services, regardless of whether that use is in performance of work under a Federal contract.

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

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

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

(d) Reporting requirement.

(1) In the event the Contractor identifies covered telecommunications equipment or services used as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system, during contract performance, or the Contractor is notified of such by a subcontractor at any tier or by any other source, the Contractor shall report the information in paragraph (d)(2) of this clause to the Contracting Officer, unless elsewhere in this contract are established procedures for reporting the information; in the case of the Department of Defense, the Contractor shall report to the website at https://dibnet.dod.mil. For indefinite delivery contracts, the Contractor shall report to the Contracting Officer for the indefinite delivery contract and the Contracting Officer(s) for any affected order or, in the case of the Department of Defense, identify both the indefinite delivery contract and any affected orders in the report provided at https://dibnet.dod.mil

.

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

(i) Within one business day from the date of such identification or notification: the contract number; the order number(s), if applicable; supplier name; supplier unique entity identifier (if known); supplier Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code (if known); brand; model number (original equipment manufacturer number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number); item description; and any readily available information about mitigation actions undertaken or recommended.

(ii) Within 10 business days of submitting the information in paragraph (d)(2)(i) of this clause: any further available information about mitigation actions undertaken or recommended. In addition, the Contractor shall describe the efforts it undertook to prevent use or submission of covered telecommunications equipment or services, and any additional efforts that will be incorporated to prevent future use or submission of covered telecommunications equipment or services.

(e) Subcontracts. The Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (e) and excluding paragraph (b)(2), in all subcontracts and other contractual instruments, including subcontracts for the acquisition of commercial products or commercial services.

(End of clause)

As prescribed in 4.2105(c), insert the following provision:

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)

(1) Representation. 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.

(End of provision)

s prescribed in 204.7304 (a), use the following provision:

COMPLIANCE WITH SAFEGUARDING COVERED DEFENSE INFORMATION CONTROLS (OCT 2016)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision—

“Controlled technical information,” “covered contractor information system,” “covered defense information,” “cyber incident,” “information system,” and “technical information” are defined in clause 252.204-7012 , Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting.

(b) The security requirements required by contract clause 252.204-7012 , shall be implemented for all covered defense information on all covered contractor information systems that support the performance of this contract.

(c) For covered contractor information systems that are not part of an information technology service or system operated on behalf of the Government (see 252.204-7012 (b)(2)—

(1) By submission of this offer, the Offeror represents that it will implement the security requirements specified by National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800-171 “Protecting Controlled Unclassified Information in Nonfederal Information Systems and Organizations” (see http://dx.doi.org/10.6028/NIST.SP.800-171) that are in effect at the time the solicitation is issued or as authorized by the contracting officer not later than December 31, 2017.

(2)(i) If the Offeror proposes to vary from any of the security requirements specified by NIST SP 800-171 that are in effect at the time the solicitation is issued or as authorized by the Contracting Officer, the Offeror shall submit to the Contracting Officer, for consideration by the DoD Chief Information Officer (CIO), a written explanation of—

(A) Why a particular security requirement is not applicable; or

(B) How an alternative but equally effective, security measure is used to compensate for the inability to satisfy a particular requirement and achieve equivalent protection.

(ii) An authorized representative of the DoD CIO will adjudicate offeror requests to vary from NIST SP 800-171 requirements in writing prior to contract award. Any accepted variance from NIST SP 800-171 shall be incorporated into the resulting contract.

As prescribed in 232.7004 (b), use the following clause:

WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS (JAN 2023)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

“Department of Defense Activity Address Code (DoDAAC)” is a six position code that uniquely identifies a unit, activity, or organization.

“Document type” means the type of payment request or receiving report available for creation in Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).

“Local processing office (LPO)” is the office responsible for payment certification when payment certification is done external to the entitlement system.

“Payment request” and “receiving report” are defined in the clause at 252.232-7003 , Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports.

(b) Electronic invoicing. The WAWF system provides the method to electronically process vendor payment requests and receiving reports, as authorized by Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 252.232-7003 , Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports.

(c) WAWF access. To access WAWF, the Contractor shall—

(1) Have a designated electronic business point of contact in the System for Award Management at https://www.sam.gov; and

(2) Be registered to use WAWF at https://wawf.eb.mil/ following the step-by-step procedures for self-registration available at this web site.

(d) WAWF training. The Contractor should follow the training instructions of the WAWF Web-Based Training Course and use the Practice Training Site before submitting payment requests through WAWF. Both can be accessed by selecting the “Web Based Training” link on the WAWF home page at https://wawf.eb.mil/

(e) WAWF methods of document submission. Document submissions may be via web entry, Electronic Data Interchange, or File Transfer Protocol.

(f) WAWF payment instructions. The Contractor shall use the following information when submitting payment requests and receiving reports in WAWF for this contract or task or delivery order:

(1) Document type. The Contractor shall submit payment requests using the following document type(s):

(i) For cost-type line items, including labor-hour or time-and-materials, submit a cost voucher.

(ii) For fixed price line items—

(A) That require shipment of a deliverable, submit the invoice and receiving report specified by the Contracting Officer.

(Contracting Officer: Insert applicable invoice and receiving report document type(s) for fixed price line items that require shipment of a deliverable.)

(B) For services that do not require shipment of a deliverable, submit either the Invoice 2in1, which meets the requirements for the invoice and receiving report, or the applicable invoice and receiving report, as specified by the Contracting Officer.

(Contracting Officer: Insert either “Invoice 2in1” or the applicable invoice and receiving report document type(s) for fixed price line items for services.)

(iii) For customary progress payments based on costs incurred, submit a progress payment request.

(iv) For performance based payments, submit a performance based payment request.

(v) For commercial financing, submit a commercial financing request.

(2) Fast Pay requests are only permitted when Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.213-1 is included in the contract.

[Note: The Contractor may use a WAWF “combo” document type to create some combinations of invoice and receiving report in one step.]

(3) Document routing. The Contractor shall use the information in the Routing Data Table below only to fill in applicable fields in WAWF when creating payment requests and receiving reports in the system.

Routing Data Table*

Field Name in WAWF Data to be entered in WAWF

Pay Official DoDAAC

Issue By DoDAAC

Admin DoDAAC**

Inspect By DoDAAC Ship To Code

Ship From Code

Mark For Code Supply Approver (DoDAAC) Supply Acceptor (DoDAAC) Accept at Other DoDAAC

LPO DoDAAC

DCAA Auditor DoDAAC

Other DoDAAC(s)

(*Contracting Officer: Insert applicable DoDAAC information. If multiple ship to/acceptance locations apply, insert “See Schedule” or “Not applicable.”)

(**Contracting Officer: If the contract provides for progress payments or performance-based payments, insert the DoDAAC for the contract administration office assigned the functions under FAR 42.302(a)(13).)

(4) Payment request. The Contractor shall ensure a payment request includes documentation appropriate to the type of payment request in accordance with the payment clause, contract financing clause, or Federal Acquisition Regulation 52.216-7, Allowable Cost and Payment, as applicable.

(5) Receiving report. The Contractor shall ensure a receiving report meets the requirements of DFARS Appendix F.

(g) WAWF point of contact.

(1) The Contractor may obtain clarification regarding invoicing in WAWF from the following contracting activity’s WAWF point of contact.

(Contracting Officer: Insert applicable information or “Not applicable.”)

(2) Contact the WAWF helpdesk at 866-618-5988, if assistance is needed.

(End of clause)

HHBN, 25TH INFANTRY DIVISION 40TH QM SSA BLDG 3005 LYMAN ROAD SCHOFIELD BARRACKS HI 96857-5000

The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items (NOV 2021), applies to this acquisition. The Government intends to award a Firm-Fixed-Price contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible Offeror whose quotation conforming to the solicitation is most advantageous to the Government as defined in the ‘EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD’ section below. The Government will not consider quotes or offers for partial items or quantities. A complete quote must be received for consideration. The Government may consider quotes that fail to address or follow all instructions to the non-responsive and ineligible for contract award. A complete quote includes a response and submission to each of the following: 1. General Information Offeror business name, address, and CAGE code. Unique Entity Identifier (ensure Representation and Certifications are up to date in SAM.gov), business size and type of small business based on applicable NAICS Code as provided above, Federal Tax ID, primary point of contact (to include telephone and e-mail address). Reference FAR provision 52.212-3, Alternate I, Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Offerors must include a completed copy of this provision with offer. 2. Technical Acceptability Documentation: a. Technical Approach or Specifications: The Computers’ salient characteristics are located in the item description in the table above and must meet these specified characteristics. Offerors shall provide a quote (no page limit) that identifies the computers. Additionally, Offerors shall specify delivery timeframes in their quote that meet or exceed the required delivery timeframe specified above. The offer must address and meet the requirements/specifications as defined under Technical Acceptability in Factor II below. b. Authorized Source Confirmation: To be considered for award, the Government may request the Offeror /contractor to submit documentation confirming that they are an authorized source. An “Authorized Source” is defined as the original manufacturer, a source with the express written authority of the original manufacturer or current design activity, or an authorized aftermarket manufacturer. Vendors must be an authorized source to be responsive. c. Counterfeit IT Certification: The following IT related statement applies to CLIN(s) 0001. The Offeror certifies that the product(s) being delivered are new and in their original packaging. The subject product(s) are eligible for all manufacturer warranties and other ancillary services or options provided by the original manufacturers, authorized suppliers, or suppliers that obtain parts from the manufacturer or its authorized supplier. The Offeror further certifies that it is authorized by the manufacturer to sell the product(s). The Offeror may be required to submit documentation identifying its supply chain for the product(s). Within the aforementioned documentation, the Offeror shall also identify the country of manufacture and indicate one of the following, if applicable: • Manufacturing occurs in the U.S., but more than 50% of the cost of components is from foreign/non-qualifying country content. • Originally foreign manufactured products substantially transformed in the United States or a designated country. The Offeror assumes responsibility for authenticity. Costs of counterfeit parts are unallowable unless the conditions set forth in DFARS 231.205-71(b) are met. By making an offer, the Offeror acknowledges that a full or partial termination for default/cause for non-compliant awarded items may occur if any of the products provided are not recognized or acknowledged by the manufacturer as new products eligible for warranties and all other ancillary services or options provided by the manufacturer, or the Offeror was not authorized by the manufacturer to sell the product in the U.S." 3. Price Quote: Submit complete pricing for each individual item listed in the CLIN(s) above to include the unit of issues, the extended price for each line item and the total price in US Dollars ($). Note: Ensure FOB Destination shipping costs are included in the pricing or are priced out separately per the table above. 4. Commercial Warranty: If available, provide the terms and length of the Workmanship and/or Manufacturer Warranty on the product(s) and/or services proposed included in the proposed purchase price. 5. Representation: To be considered for award, Offerors are required to submit the representations at FAR 52.204-24 (if applicable), FAR 52.204-26, DFARS 252.204-7016, and DFARS 252.204-7017 (if applicable).

***System for award Management (SAM) registration: The vendor must be actively registered at the time of offer submission. Registration can be completed at https://www.sam.gov. ***Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) and Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) Registration: Contractors MUST also be actively registered in PIEE with the appropriate roles in WAWF in order to get invoices be paid. Paper copies will not be accepted. Registration can be completed at https://piee.eb.mil. Evaluation Factors for Award: In lieu of the provision at 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, the specific evaluation criteria included are DELIVERY TIME, TECHNICAL ACCEPTABILITY AND PRICE defined below: Factor I – Delivery time: This factor evaluates the Contractor's ability to meet the customer's requested date of July 30th, 2023. Complete “Offerors earliest possible delivery date” in the sentence below stating how many days after contract award that delivery will be performed. Award may be made to an other than low offer if the technical specifications exceed previously stated specifications and/or delivery time meets or exceeds what was requested. OFFERORS EARLIEST POSSIBLE DELIVERY DATE Delivery will be performed within _______________ calendar days upon receipt of the order. Factor II – Technical Acceptability: The Government will evaluate the quote to see if the quotation and product documentation meet or exceed the specification requirements. Additionally, all other required information (identified in “Offeror Instructions”) must be provided to constitute a complete quote. • To be considered for award, the Offeror is required to certify that the products being offered is an original, new, and TAA compliant (reference 2(c) above) Notebooks, Computer Monitors, Multi-Functional Printer, and Tablets product. The Government will only accept the product that meets or exceeds the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics identified in the table above. Additionally, all other required information (identified in “Offeror Instructions”) must be provided to constitute a complete quote. Factor III – Price: The Government will evaluate the total price to determine if it is fair and reasonable. The price quote shall include a unit price for each item and a total firm-fixed-price for all line items. The total firm-fixed-price shall include all applicable taxes, shipping, and handling costs to the shipping address listed above or provided as a separate line as outlined in paragraph #3 above. Notice: Any offer rated “Unacceptable” under any one of the above factors may be determined to be ineligible for contract award. **Basis for Award: The Government intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract to the responsible Offeror meeting solicitation requirements, such as terms and conditions, representations, and certifications in order to be eligible for award. The award decision will be based on price and other factors IAW FAR 13. The Government will assess Factors I and II and determine which is the best value to the Government. Quotes will be evaluated for price fair and reasonableness. Offerors are cautioned that an unrealistically low price, as proposed initially or subsequently, may be a ground for eliminating a quote from consideration, either on the basis that the Offeror does not understand the required services, or he/she has made an imprudent offer. \