Medical Training Exercise 29Th Cab

View Changes In Order To Increase Competition In Accordance With Far 13 104 This Solicitation Will Post For Another Thirty Days Please Submit Proposals That Are Valid For 6 Months Synopsis This Is A Combined Synopsis Solicitation For Commercial Items Prepared In Accordance With The Format In Far 12 6 Supplemented With Additional Information Included In This Notice Using Procedures Under Far Part 13 5 The Solicitation Number Is W912k6 21 Q 0001 And Is Issued As A Request For Quote Rfq This Solicitation Document And Incorporated Provisions And Clauses Are Those In Effect Through Federal Acquisition Circular Fac 2019 06 The Associated North American Industrial Classification System Naics Code For This Procurement Is 541611 Administrative Management And General Management Consulting Services A Single Contract Will Be Awarded And Is Subject To Availability Of Funds Iaw Federal Acquisition Regulation 52 232 18 This Requirement Can Be Filled By One Vendor This Requirement Is A Set Aside To Total Small Business The Uspfo For Maryland Has A Requirement For The Upcoming Training Event Background 29Th Cab Will Perform A Three Day Medical Training Event Composed Of Academic Instruction Simulation And Lanes Training For Role 3 Aero And Ground Medical Evaluation For Up To 45 Soldiers Tentatively Scheduled For February March 2021 Utilizing The References Listed In Paragraph 1 In The Statement Of Work For The Task Condition And Standards The Purpose Is To Conduct Table Viii Validation Training In Accordance With Reference 1 C For Flight Paramedics And Ground Combat Medics In Order To Maintain Military Occupational Skills Qualification Mosq In Conjunction With Collective Pre Deployment Training With Organic Military Equipment To Respond To Realistic Combat Medical Scenarios Provided By The Contracted Services Services Should Include Medical Treatment And Training Subject Matter Experts Simulators Actors Special Effects And Moulage Makeup Artists To Provide A Minimum Of Two Simultaneous Periods Of Classroom Instruction 30 Soldiers Each On Day One Ground Air Simulations With Tactical Operations Manikin Tomm Or Similar Medical Mannequin And No Less Than Three Lanes Of Training For Aero Ground And Role 3 Field Medical Site For Two To Three Remote Locations In The Vicinity Of Maryland Army National Guard Mdarng Training Sites Flight Paramedic And Ground Medics Will Be Trained And Evaluated Utilizing Table Viii Skills Validation Sheet Reference 1 C Amp 1 D Under Day Night And Night Vision Goggles Conditions Requirements 3 Contracted Services A Mobile Training Team To Perform Services At Two To Three Mdarng Training Sites Ea Apg Havre De Grace Armory And Or Camp Fettered Military Reservation Cfmr Training Will Be Conducted Over A Period Of Three Days And Will Be Crawl Academic Walk Simulation And Run Validation 1 Day One Crawl Contracted Instructors Will Perform Academic Training On Day One For Medical Treatment And Evacuation Via Aero And Ground Transportation To Role 3 Medical Care In Accordance With References Listed In Paragraph 1 Class Attendance Will Be Current And Qualified 68W Personnel Seeking Medical Treatment Refresher Training To Maintain Mosq And Flight Paramedics 68Wf2 Performing Pre Mobilization Medical Task Validation Class Size Will Be Limited To 30 68W And 15 68Wf2 Soldiers Mdarng Will Furnish Classrooms And Multi Media Equipment Internet Services Will Not Be Readily Available Training Aides Will Be The Responsibility Of The Contracted Organization 2 Day Two Walk Contracted Instructors Will Perform Hands On Training Of Up To 60 Soldiers Utilizing Training Aides To Simulate Patient And Medical Movement For Medical Teams The Contractor Will Provide Training Aides Minimum Of Three Mannequins And Ground Air Patient Transport Simulation Systems The Mdarng Will Provide Electrical Infrastructure The Training Area Class Rooms And Multi Media Equipment 3 Day Three Run Contracted Instructors Will Provide Realistic Day Night Vision Google Nvg Training Scenarios Utilizing Actors Special Effects Pyrotechnics And Moulage Makeup Instructors Will Validate Training Utilizing References With Paramedic Validated Utilizing Table Viii In Reference 1 C A Mdarng Will Provide Up To 10 Soldiers As Actors As Extras Primary Actors Will Be Contractors B Mdarng Will Provide Three Uh 60A L Helicopters Three Field Litter Ambulance Fla And A Role 3 Field Medical Tent Site With Appropriate Sustainment Services Contractors Will Provide Instructors Evaluators That Are Able To Work In Field Training Conditions And Provide Instruction While Flying Moving In An Uh 60A L Fla And Or In The Field Medical Tent Consumable Class Viii Medical Supplies Will Be Provided By The Contracted Services Contract Type And Evaluation Criteria The Contract Type For This Procurement Will Be A Firm Fixed Price The Award Will Be Made Based Of Best Value Iaw Far Part 13 106 The Government With Evaluation Based On First Capability Of The Contractor To Meet The All Of The Requirements Outlined In The Sow Second Past Performance History Third Price Maryland National Guard Reserves The Right To Award To Other Than The Lowest Price If The Lowest Quote Submitted Does Not Meet All Of The Required Specifications And Does Not Provide The Best Value To The Government Quotes Must Be Valid For 90 Days Past Proposal Due Date Clin 001 Medical Exercise Clin 002 Cmra Cmra Contract Manpower Reporting Delivery Inspection Acceptance And Fob Point Shipping Will Be Free On Board Fob Destination To N A Notes Interested Offerors Must Be Registered In Sam To Register Go To Https Www Sam Gov Portal Public Sam System For Award Management Sam Sam Gov Registration Is Free There Is No Fee To Register Or Maintain Your Registration In The System For Award Management Sam Gov If You Receive An Email From A Company Claiming To Represent Sam Gov Be Cautious If You Get An E Mail From A Company Offering To Help You Register In Sam Gov Asking You To Contact Them And Pay Them Money Be Cautious These Messages Are Not From The Federal Government It Is Free To Register In Sam Gov For Any Entity You Will Need Your Duns Number To Register Instructions For Registering Are On The Web Page Provided You Must Provide Your Duns And Cage Code Within Your Proposal The Solicitation With Associated Information And The Plans And Specifications Will Be Available Only From The Federal Business Opportunities Fedbizopps Website On Line At Https Www Fbo Gov Fedbizopps Is A Web Based Dissemination Tool Designed To Safeguard Acquisition Related Information For All Federal Agencies Interested Bidders Offerors Must Register With Fedbizopps Before Accessing The System Fedbizopps Registration Requires The Following Information 1 Central Contractor Registration Ccr Marketing Partner Identification Number Mpin 2 Duns Number And Cage Code 3 Telephone Number 4 Email Address Registration Instructions Can Be Found On The Fedbizopps Website At Https Www Fbo Gov Downloads Fbo Vendor Guide Pdf Cmra The Office Of The Assistant Secretary Of The Army Manpower Amp Reserve Affairs Operates And Maintains A Secure Army Data Collection Site Where The Contractor Will Report All Contractor Manpower Including Subcontractor Manpower Required For Performance Of This Contract The Contractor Is Required To Completely Fill In All The Information In The Format Using The Following Web Address Https Contractormanpower Army Pentagon Mil The Required Information Includes 1 Contracting Office Contracting Officer Contracting Officer S Technical Representative 2 Contract Number Including Task And Delivery Order Number 3 Beginning And Ending Dates Covered By Reporting Period 4 Contractor Name Address Phone Number Email Address Identity Of Contractor Employee Entering Data 5 Estimated Direct Labor Hours Including Subcontractors 6 Estimated Direct Labor Dollars Paid This Reporting Period Including Subcontractors 7 Total Payments Including Subcontractors 8 Predominant Federal Service Code Fsc Reflecting Services Provided By Contractor And Separate Predominant Fsc For Each Subcontractor If Different 9 Organizational Title Associated With The Unit Identification Code Uic For The Army Requiring Activity The Army Requiring Activity Is Responsible For Providing The Contractor With Its Uic For The Purposes Of Reporting This Information 10 Locations Where Contractor And Subcontractors Perform The Work Specified By Zip Code In The United States And Nearest City Country When In An Overseas Location Using Standardized Nomenclature Provided On Website 11 Presence Of Deployment Or Contingency Contract Language And 12 Number Of Contractor And Subcontractor Employees Deployed In Theater This Reporting Period By Country As Part Of Its Submission The Contractor Will Also Provide The Estimated Total Cost If Any Incurred To Comply With This Reporting Requirement Reporting Period Will Be The Period Of Performance Not To Exceed 12 Months Ending September 30Th Of Each Government Fiscal Year And Must Be Reported And Must Be Reported By The 31St Of October Of Each Calendar Year Date Times There Are Three Locations Day 1 Academic Crawl Building E4305 Apg Edgewood Md 21010 Day 2 Simulation Walk Building E4305 Apg Edgewood Md 21010 Day 3 Validation Run Start At Lauderick Creek Building 6810 2624 Fairview Point Rd Edgewood Md 21040 End At Camp Fretterd Military Reservation 5555 Rue Saint Lo Drive Reisterstown Md 21136 Times Day 1 0800 1700 Day 2 0800 1700 Day 3 1000 2000 Applicable Clauses Regulations 52 252 1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated By Reference Feb 1998 This Solicitation Incorporates One Or More Solicitation Provisions By Reference With The Same Force And Effect As If They Were Given In Full Text Upon Request The Contracting Officer Will Make Their Full Text Available The Offeror Is Cautioned That The Listed Provisions May Include Blocks That Must Be Completed By The Offeror And Submitted With Its Quotation Or Offer In Lieu Of Submitting The Full Text Of Those Provisions The Offeror May Identify The Provision By Paragraph Identifier And Provide The Appropriate Information With Its Quotation Or Offer Also The Full Text Of A Solicitation Provision May Be Accessed Electronically At This These Address Es Https Www Acquisition Gov 52 252 2 Clauses Incorporated By Reference This Contract Incorporates One Or More Clauses By Reference With The Same Force And Effect As If They Were Given In Full Text Upon Request The Contracting Officer Will Make Their Full Text Available Also The Full Text Of A Clause May Be Accessed Electronically At This These Address Es Https Www Acquisition Gov 52 203 3 Gratuities 52 203 6 Alt I Restrictions On Subcontractor Sales To The Government 52 203 19 Prohibition On Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements Or Statement 52 204 2 Alt Ii Security Requirements 52 204 4 Printed Or Copied Double Sided On Post Consumer Fiber Content Paper 52 204 7 System For Award Management 52 204 8 Annual Representations And Certification 5 204 9 Personal Identity Verification Of Contractor Personnel 52 204 10 Reporting Executive Compensation And First Tier Subcontract Award 52 204 13 System For Award Management Maintenance 52 204 14 Service Contract Reporting Requirements 52 204 16 Commercial And Government Entity Code Reporting 52 204 18 Commercial And Government Entity Code Maintenance 52 204 21 Basic Safeguarding Of Covered Contractor Information System 52 204 22 Alternative Line Item Proposal 52 209 6 Protecting The Government S Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred Suspended Or Proposed For Debarment 52 209 10 Prohibition On Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations 52 212 1 Instructions To Offeror Commercial Applies To This Acquisition 52 212 2 Evaluation Commercial Items Applies To This Acquisition Quotes Will Be Evaluated On Technical Acceptability And Price Offeror Must Include A Completed Copy Of The Provision At 52 212 3 Alt I Offeror Representations And Certifications Commercial Items With Its Offer Or Have An Online Representations And Certification Application Which Is Current 52 212 4 Contract Terms And Conditions Commercial Items Applies To This Acquisition 52 212 5 Contract Terms And Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders Commercial Applies To This Acquisition 52 219 6 Notice Of Total Small Business Set Aside 52 219 14 Limitations On Subcontracting 52 219 28 Post Award Small Business Program Representations 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 35 Equal Opportunity For Veterans 52 222 36 Affirmative Action For Workers With Disabilities 52 222 37 Employment Reports On Veterans 52 222 40 Notification Of Employee Rights Under The National Labor Relations Acts 52 222 41 Service Contract Labor Standards 52 222 42 Statement Of Equivalent Rates For Federal Hires 52 222 44 Fair Labor Standards Act And Service Contract Labor Standards Price Adjustment 52 222 50 Contracting Trafficking In Person 52 222 55 Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 52 223 1 Biobased Product Certification 52 223 2 Affirmative Procurement Of Biobased Products Under Service And Construction Contract 52 223 3 Hazardous Material Identification And Material Safety Data 52 223 4 Recovered Material Certification 52 223 5 Pollution Prevention And Right To Know Information 52 223 17 Affirmative Procurement Of Epa Designated Items In Services And Construction Contract 52 223 18 Encouraging Contractor Policies To Ban Text Messaging While Driving 52 225 13 Restrictions On Certain Foreign Purchases 52 232 33 Payment By Electronic Funds Transfer System For Award Management 52 225 25 Prohibition On Contracting With Entities Engaging In Certain Activities Or Transactions Relating To Iran Representations 52 228 3 Worker S Compensation Insurance Defense Base Act 52 228 5 Insurance Work On Government Installation 52 228 16 Performance And Payment Bonds Other Than Construction 52 232 18 Availability Of Funds 52 239 39 Unenforceable Of Unauthorized Obligations 52 232 40 Providing Accelerated Payments To Small Business Subcontractors 52 233 3 Protest After Award 52 233 4 Applicable Law For Breach Of Contract Claim 52 237 2 Protection Of Government Buildings Equipment And Vegetation 52 246 16 Responsibility For Supplies 52 247 34 F O B Destination 252 201 7000 Contracting Officer S Representative 252 203 7000 Requirements Relating To Compensation Of Former Dod Officials 252 203 7002 Requirement To Inform Employees Of Whistleblower Rights 252 204 7004 Alt A System For Award Management Applies To This Acquisition 252 204 7009 Limitation On The Use Or Disclosure Of Third Party Contractor Reported Cyber Incident Information 252 204 7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information And Cyber Incident Reporting 252 204 7015 Notice Of Authorized Disclosure Of Information For Litigation Support 252 209 7001 Disclosure Of Ownership Or Control A Government Of A Terrorist Country 252 212 7000 Offeror Representations And Certifications Commercial Items 252 225 7001 Buy American And Balance Of Payments Program 252 225 7015 Restriction On Acquisition Of Hand Or Measuring Tools 252 225 7048 Export Controlled Items 252 225 7050 Disclosure Of Ownership Or Control By The Government Of A Country That Is A State Sponsor Terrorism 252 232 7003 Electronic Submission Of Payment Requests And Receiving Reports 252 232 7006 Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions 252 232 7010 Levies On Contract Payment 252 237 7010 Prohibition On Interrogation Of Detainees By Contractor Personnel 252 239 7001 Information Assurance Contractor Training And Certification 252 244 7000 Subcontracts For Commercial Items 252 247 7022 Representation Of Extent Of Transportation By Sea 252 247 7023 Transportation Of Supplies By Sea 52 204 24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications And Video Surveillance Services Or Equipment As Prescribed In4 2105 A Insert The Following Provision Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications And Video Surveillance Services Or Equipment Aug 2020 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 The Provision At52 204 26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment Or Services Representation Or In Paragraph V Of The Provision At52 212 3 Offeror Representations And Certifications Commercial Items A Definitions As Used In This Provision Backhaul Covered Telecommunications Equipment Or Services Critical Technology Interconnection Arrangements Reasonable Inquiry Roaming And Substantial Or Essential Componenthave The Meanings Provided In The Clause52 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 Betasam 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 52 204 25 Prohibition On Contracting For Certain Telecommunications And Video Surveillance Services Or Equipment Prohibition On Contracting For Certain Telecommunications And Video Surveillance Services Or Equipment Aug 2020 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 Items End Of Clause 52 204 26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment Or Services Representation Covered Telecommunications Equipment Or Services Representation Oct2020 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 52 222 26 Equal Opportunity Equal Opportunity Sept 2016 A Definition As Used In This Clause Compensation Means Any Payments Made To Or On Behalf Of An Employee Or Offered To An Applicant As Remuneration For Employment Including But Not Limited To Salary Wages Overtime Pay Shift Differentials Bonuses Commissions Vacation And Holiday Pay Allowances Insurance And Other Benefits Stock Options And Awards Profit Sharing And Retirement Compensation Information Means The Amount And Type Of Compensation Provided To Employees Or Offered To Applicants Including But Not Limited To The Desire Of The Contractor To Attract And Retain A Particular Employee For The Value The Employee Is Perceived To Add To The Contractor s Profit Or Productivity The Availability Of Employees With Like Skills In The Marketplace Market Research About The Worth Of Similar Jobs In The Relevant Marketplace Job Analysis Descriptions And Evaluations Salary And Pay Structures Salary Surveys Labor Union Agreements And Contractor Decisions Statements And Policies Related To Setting Or Altering Employee Compensation Essential Job Functions Means The Fundamental Job Duties Of The Employment Position An Individual Holds A Job Function May Be Considered Essential If 1 The Access To Compensation Information Is Necessary In Order To Perform That Function Or Another Routinely Assigned Business Task Or 2 The Function Or Duties Of The Position Include Protecting And Maintaining The Privacy Of Employee Personnel Records Including Compensation Information Gender Identity Has The Meaning Given By The Department Of Labor S Office Of Federal Contract Compliance Programs And Is Found At Http Www Dol Gov Ofccp Lgbt Lgbt Faqs Html Sexual Orientation Has The Meaning Given By The Department Of Labor S Office Of Federal Contract Compliance Programs And Is Found At Http Www Dol Gov Ofccp Lgbt Lgbt Faqs Html United States Means The 50 States The District Of Columbia Puerto Rico The Northern Mariana Islands American Samoa Guam The U S Virgin Islands And Wake Island B 1 If During Any 12 Month Period Including The 12 Months Preceding The Award Of This Contract The Contractor Has Been Or Is Awarded Nonexempt Federal Contracts And Or Subcontracts That Have An Aggregate Value In Excess Of 10 000 The Contractor Shall Comply With This Clause Except For Work Performed Outside The United States By Employees Who Were Not Recruited Within The United States Upon Request The Contractor Shall Provide Information Necessary To Determine The Applicability Of This Clause 2 If The Contractor Is A Religious Corporation Association Educational Institution Or Society The Requirements Of This Clause Do Not Apply With Respect To The Employment Of Individuals Of A Particular Religion To Perform Work Connected With The Carrying On Of The Contractor S Activities 41 Cfr 60 1 5 C 1 The Contractor Shall Not Discriminate Against Any Employee Or Applicant For Employment Because Of Race Color Religion Sex Sexual Orientation Gender Identity Or National Origin However It Shall Not Be A Violation Of This Clause For The Contractor To Extend A Publicly Announced Preference In Employment To Indians Living On Or Near An Indian Reservation In Connection With Employment Opportunities On Or Near An Indian Reservation As Permitted By 41 Cfr 60 1 5 2 The Contractor Shall Take Affirmative Action To Ensure That Applicants Are Employed And That Employees Are Treated During Employment Without Regard To Their Race Color Religion Sex Sexual Orientation Gender Identity Or National Origin This Shall Include But Not Be Limited To I Employment Ii Upgrading Iii Demotion Iv Transfer V Recruitment Or Recruitment Advertising Vi Layoff Or Termination Vii Rates Of Pay Or Other Forms Of Compensation And Viii Selection For Training Including Apprenticeship 3 The Contractor Shall Post In Conspicuous Places Available To Employees And Applicants For Employment The Notices To Be Provided By The Contracting Officer That Explain This Clause 4 The Contractor Shall In All Solicitations Or Advertisements For Employees Placed By Or On Behalf Of The Contractor State That All Qualified Applicants Will Receive Consideration For Employment Without Regard To Race Color Religion Sex Sexual Orientation Gender Identity Or National Origin 5 I The Contractor Shall Not Discharge Or In Any Other Manner Discriminate Against Any Employee Or Applicant For Employment Because Such Employee Or Applicant Has Inquired About Discussed Or Disclosed The Compensation Of The Employee Or Applicant Or Another Employee Or Applicant This Prohibition Against Discrimination Does Not Apply To Instances In Which An Employee Who Has Access To The Compensation Information Of Other Employees Or Applicants As A Part Of Such Employee s Essential Job Functions Discloses The Compensation Of Such Other Employees Or Applicants To Individuals Who Do Not Otherwise Have Access To Such Information Unless Such Disclosure Is In Response To A Formal Complaint Or Charge In Furtherance Of An Investigation Proceeding Hearing Or Action Including An Investigation Conducted By The Employer Or Is Consistent With The Contractor s Legal Duty To Furnish Information Ii The Contractor Shall Disseminate The Prohibition On Discrimination In Paragraph C 5 I Of This Clause Using Language Prescribed By The Director Of The Office Of Federal Contract Compliance Programs Ofccp To Employees And Applicants By A Incorporation Into Existing Employee Manuals Or Handbooks And B Electronic Posting Or By Posting A Copy Of The Provision In Conspicuous Places Available To Employees And Applicants For Employment 6 The Contractor Shall Send To Each Labor Union Or Representative Of Workers With Which It Has A Collective Bargaining Agreement Or Other Contract Or Understanding The Notice To Be Provided By The Contracting Officer Advising The Labor Union Or Workers Representative Of The Contractor S Commitments Under This Clause And Post Copies Of The Notice In Conspicuous Places Available To Employees And Applicants For Employment 7 The Contractor Shall Comply With Executive Order11246 As Amended And The Rules Regulations And Orders Of The Secretary Of Labor 8 The Contractor Shall Furnish To The Contracting Agency All Information Required By Executive Order11246 As Amended And By The Rules Regulations And Orders Of The Secretary Of Labor The Contractor Shall Also File Standard Form100 Eeo 1 Or Any Successor Form As Prescribed In 41 Cfr Part 60 1 Unless The Contractor Has Filed Within The 12 Months Preceding The Date Of Contract Award The Contractor Shall Within 30 Days After Contract Award Apply To Either The Regional Office Of Federal Contract Compliance Programs Ofccp Or The Local Office Of The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission For The Necessary Forms 9 The Contractor Shall Permit Access To Its Premises During Normal Business Hours By The Contracting Agency Or The Ofccp For The Purpose Of Conducting On Site Compliance Evaluations And Complaint Investigations The Contractor Shall Permit The Government To Inspect And Copy Any Books Accounts Records Including Computerized Records And Other Material That May Be Relevant To The Matter Under Investigation And Pertinent To Compliance With Executive Order11246 As Amended And Rules And Regulations That Implement The Executive Order 10 If The Ofccp Determines That The Contractor Is Not In Compliance With This Clause Or Any Rule Regulation Or Order Of The Secretary Of Labor This Contract May Be Canceled Terminated Or Suspended In Whole Or In Part And The Contractor May Be Declared Ineligible For Further Government Contracts Under The Procedures Authorized In Executive Order11246 As Amended In Addition Sanctions May Be Imposed And Remedies Invoked Against The Contractor As Provided In Executive Order11246 As Amended In The Rules Regulations And Orders Of The Secretary Of Labor Or As Otherwise Provided By Law 11 The Contractor Shall Include The Terms And Conditions Of This Clause In Every Subcontract Or Purchase Order That Is Not Exempted By The Rules Regulations Or Orders Of The Secretary Of Labor Issued Under Executive Order11246 As Amended So That These Terms And Conditions Will Be Binding Upon Each Subcontractor Or Vendor 12 The Contractor Shall Take Such Action With Respect To Any Subcontract Or Purchase Order As The Director Of Ofccp May Direct As A Means Of Enforcing These Terms And Conditions Including Sanctions For Noncompliance Provided That If The Contractor Becomes Involved In Or Is Threatened With Litigation With A Subcontractor Or Vendor As A Result Of Any Direction The Contractor May Request The United States To Enter Into The Litigation To Protect The Interests Of The United States D Notwithstanding Any Other Clause In This Contract Disputes Relative To This Clause Will Be Governed By The Procedures In 41 Cfr 60 1 End Of Clause Site Visit No Site Visit Required Quotes Shall Be Submitted By Email To Bill Wittman And Scot Smythe Contracting Specialists At Ng Md Mdarng List Uspfo Arpc Mail Mil No Later Than January 14 2021 5 00 P M Est Quotes Shall Be Clearly Marked Rfq W912k6 21 Q 0003 Offerors Are Hereby Notified That If Their Quotes Are Not Received By The Date Time And Location Specified In This Announcement It Will Not Be Considered By The Agency Telephone Requests Will Not Be Considered It Is The Responsibility Of The Offeror To View The Website For Any Changes Or Amendments To This Rfq Question Submission Interested Offerors Must Submit Any Questions Concerning The Solicitation At The Earliest Time Possible To Enable The Buyer To Respond Questions Must Be Submitted Via Email To Mr Scot Smythe Or Mr Bill Wittman At Ng Md Mdarng List Uspfo Arpc Mail Mil No Later Than January 2 2021 10 00 A M Questions Not Received Within The Allowable Time May Not Be Considered

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