R6 Remote Simultaneous Interpreting Platform

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 1087131001 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 2021 02 The Associated North American Industrial Classification System Naics Code For This Procurement Is 541930 With A Small Business Size Standard Of 7 50M This Requirement Is A Small Business Set Aside And Only Qualified Offerors May Submit Bids The Solicitation Pricing On Www Unisonmarketplace Com Will Start On The Date This Solicitation Is Posted And Unless Otherwise Displayed At Www Unisonmarketplace Com Will End On 2021 01 19 12 00 00 0 Eastern Time This Time Supersedes The Offers Due Time Listed Above Fob Destination Shall Be In The Statement Of Work The Department Of State Requires The Following Items Brand Name Or Equal To The Following Li 001 Online Platforms For Remote Simultaneous Interpreting Rsi Support For Major Unclassified Online Events Hosted By The Secretary And Other Senior Officials Of The U S Federal Government Initially Employing Multiple Vendors To Access And Use Specialized Platforms Rsi Services Are Provided Over Multiple Online Video Teleconferenci Ng Apps Some Of Which Are Built On The Basis Of Commercially Available Systems And Other Are Custom Built Including Technical Support And Training Of Our Direct Hire And Contract Interpreters See Sow 1 Ea Solicitation And Buy Attachments Question Submission Interested Offerers Must Submit Any Questions Concerning The Solicitation At The Earliest Time Possible To Enable The Buyer To Respond Questions Must Be Submitted By Using The Submit A Question Feature At Www Unisonmarketplace Com Questions Not Received Within A Reasonable Time Prior To Close Of The Solicitation May Not Be Considered For This Solicitation Department Of State Intends To Conduct An Online Competitive Reverse Auction To Be Facilitated By The Third Party Reverse Auction Provider Unison Inc 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 Department Of State 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 Www Unisonmarketplace Com There Is No Cost To Register Review Procurement Data Or Make A Bid On Www Unisonmarketplace Com Offerers That Are Not Currently Registered To Use Www Unisonmarketplace Com Should Proceed To Www Unisonmarketplace 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 Www Unisonmarketplace Com By Any Means It Is Unacceptable To Place Bad Faith Bids To Use Decoys In The Www Unisonmarketplace Com Process Or To Collude With The Intent Or Effect Of Hampering The Competitive Www Unisonmarketplace 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 If This Is A Brand Name Only Procurement Seller Certifies That It Is An Authorized Distributer Of The Brand Name Product Being Sold To The Department Of State And That It Has The Certification Specialization Level Required By The Manufacturer To Support Both The Product Sale And Product Pricing In Accordance With Applicable Manufacturer Certification Specialization Requirements Unless Otherwise Specified Seller Warrants That The Products Are New And In Their Original Box Es In Addition To Providing Pricing At Www Fedbid Com For This Solicitation Each Offeror Must Provide Any Required Non Pricing Responses E G Technical Proposal Representations And Certifications Etc So That They Are Received No Later Than The Closing Date And Time For This Solicitation These Can Be Submitted To Clientservices Fedbid Com This Solicitation Requires Registration With The System For Award Management Sam Prior To Award Pursuant To Far 4 1102 And Other Applicable Regulations And Guidelines Information Can Be Found At Www Sam Gov Registration Must Be Active At The Time Of Award All Bids Must Be Valid For 30 Days From The Closing Date For This Solicitation No Exceptions Or Qualifications New Equipment Only No Grey Market Or Refurbished Products Items Must Be In Original Packaging Never Used And Not Altered In Any Way Components Of The Requested Equipment To Include Memory Must Be Manufacturer Approved And May Not Be Compatible Remanufactured Or Refurbished Equipment All Items Must Be Covered By Manufacturer S Warranty And Procured Through A Manufacturer Approved Distribution Channel Sellers Must Be Able To Document Their Ability To Provide Items Through Manufacturer Approved Distribution Channels Upon Request The Seller Confirms To Have Sourced All Products Submitted In This Bid From Manufacturer Approved Channels For Federal Sales In Accordance With All Applicable Laws And Manufacturer S Current Applicable Policies At The Time Of Purchase Seller Must Be Able To Support Both The Product Sale And Product Pricing In Accordance With Applicable Manufacturer Certification Specialization Requirements If Software Is Provided Or Included Seller Shall Upon Request Provide Buyer With A Copy Of The End User License Agreement Seller Certifies That All Software Is Licensed Originally To Buyer As The Original Licensee Authorized To Use The Software All Bid Prices Must Include Shipping Fob Destination No Partial Shipments Are Permitted Unless Otherwise Specified By Contracting Officer At Time Of Award To Be Considered For Award All Sellers Must Be Manufacturer Federally Authorized Distributors Resellers Of The Equipment Services They Are Offering With A Demonstrated Capability Of Delivering The Entire Order Within The Timeframes Specified By The Buyer On The Award Sellers Shall Be Required To Provide Documentation As Proof Of Authorization To Be Considered For Award 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 At 52 204 26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment Or Services Representation Or In Paragraph V Of The Provision At 52 212 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 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 Items End Of Clause To Be Considered For Award All Vendors Submitting Bids For This Requirement Must Self Certify Conformance In Their Sam Gov Representations As Required In Far 52 204 24 Far 52 204 25 And Far 52 204 26 In Accordance With Far Interim Rule 2019 009 Vendors That Fail To Complete This Self Certification Or Present With A Record That Does Not Reflect Conformance At Far 52 204 26 And Far 52 212 3 V Within Sam Gov Will Not Be Considered For Award A Definitions As Used In This Provision Covered Telecommunications Equipment Or Services Has The Meaning Provided In The Clause 52 204 25 Prohibition On Contracting For Certain Telecommunications And Video Surveillance Services Or Equipment 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 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 A The Department Of State s Advocate For Competition Is Responsible For Assisting Industry In Removing Restrictive Requirements From Department Of State Solicitations And Removing Barriers To Full And Open Competition And Use Of Commercial Items If Such A Solicitation Is Considered Competitively Restrictive Or Does Not Appear Properly Conducive To Competition And Commercial Practices Potential Offerors Are Encouraged First To Contact The Contracting Officer For The Solicitation If Concerns Remain Unresolved Contact A Definitions As Used In This Provision Foreign Person Means Any Person Other Than A United States Person As Defined Below United States Person Means Any United States Resident Or National Other Than An Individual Resident Outside The United States And Employed By Other Than A United States Person Any Domestic Concern Including Any Permanent Domestic Establishment Of Any Foreign Concern And Any Foreign Subsidiary Or Affiliate Including Any Permanent Foreign Establishment Of Any Domestic Concern Which Is Controlled In Fact By Such Domestic Concern As Provided Under The Export Administration Act Of 1979 As Amended B Certification By Submitting This Offer The Offeror Certifies That It Is Not 1 Taking Or Knowingly Agreeing To Take Any Action With Respect To The Boycott Of Israel By Arab League Countries Which Section 8 A Of The Export Administration Act Of 1979 As Amended 50 U S C 2407 A Prohibits A United States Person From Taking Or 2 Discriminating In The Award Of Subcontracts On The Basis Of Religion End Of Provision All Offers Bids Submitted In Response To This Solicitation Must Address The Approach For Completing The Security Plan And Certification And Accreditation Requirements As Required By The Clause At 652 239 71 Security Requirements For Unclassified Information Technology Resources End Of Provision A General The Contractor Shall Be Responsible For Information Technology It Security Based On Department Of State Dos Risk Assessments For All Systems Connected To A Department Of State Dos Network Or Operated By The Contractor For Dos Regardless Of Location This Clause Is Applicable To All Or Any Part Of The Contract That Includes Information Technology Resources Or Services In Which The Contractor Has Physical Or Electronic Access To Dos s Information That Directly Supports The Mission Of Dos The Term Information Technology As Used In This Clause Means Any Equipment Including Telecommunications Equipment That Is Used In The Automatic Acquisition Storage Manipulation Management Movement Control Display Switching Interchange Transmission Or Reception Of Data Or Information This Includes Both Major Applications And General Support Systems As Defined By Omb Circular A 130 Examples Of Tasks That Require Security Provisions Include 1 Hosting Of Dos E Government Sites Or Other It Operations 2 Acquisition Transmission Or Analysis Of Data Owned By Dos With Significant Replacement Cost Should The Contractor s Copy Be Corrupted And 3 Access To Dos General Support Systems Major Applications At A Level Beyond That Granted The General Public E G Bypassing A Firewall B It Security Plan The Contractor Shall Develop Provide Implement And Maintain An It Security Plan This Plan Shall Describe The Processes And Procedures That Will Be Followed To Ensure Appropriate Security Of It Resources That Are Developed Processed Or Used Under This Contract The Plan Shall Describe Those Parts Of The Contract To Which This Clause Applies The Contractor s It Security Plan Shall Comply With Applicable Federal Laws That Include But Are Not Limited To 40 U S C 11331 The Federal Information Security Management Act Fisma Of 2002 And The E Government Act Of 2002 The Plan Shall Meet It Security Requirements In Accordance With Federal And Dos Policies And Procedures As They May Be Amended From Time To Time During The Term Of This Contract That Include But Are Not Limited To 1 Omb Circular A 130 Management Of Federal Information Resources Appendix Iii Security Of Federal Automated Information Resources 2 National Institute Of Standards And Technology Nist Guidelines See Nist Special Publication 800 37 Guide For The Security Certification And Accreditation Of Federal Information Technology Systems Http Csrc Nist Gov Publications Nistpubs 800 37 Sp800 37 Final Pdf And 3 Department Of State Information Security Sections Of The Foreign Affairs Manual Fam And Foreign Affairs Handbook Fah Http Foia State Gov Regs Search Asp Specifically I 12 Fam 230 Personnel Security Ii 12 Fam 500 Information Security Sections 540 570 And 590 Iii 12 Fam 600 Information Security Technology Section 620 And Portions Of 650 Iv 5 Fam 1060 Information Assurance Management And V 5 Fah 11 Information Assurance Handbook C Submittal Of It Security Plan Within 30 Days After Contract Award The Contractor Shall Submit The It Security Plan To The Contracting Officer And Contracting Officer s Representative Cor For Acceptance This Plan Shall Be Consistent With And Further Detail The Approach Contained In The Contractor s Proposal Or Sealed Bid That Resulted In The Award Of This Contract And In Compliance With The Requirements Stated In This Clause The Plan As Accepted By The Contracting Officer And Cor Shall Be Incorporated Into The Contract As A Compliance Document The Contractor Shall Comply With The Accepted Plan D Accreditation Within Six 6 Months After Contract Award The Contractor Shall Submit Written Proof Of It Security Accreditation For Acceptance By The Contracting Officer Such Written Proof May Be Furnished Either By The Contractor Or By A Third Party Accreditation Must Be In Accordance With Nist Special Publication 800 37 This Accreditation Will Include A Final Security Plan Risk Assessment Security Test And Evaluation And Disaster Recovery Plan Continuity Of Operations Plan This Accreditation When Accepted By The Contracting Officer Shall Be Incorporated Into The Contract As A Compliance Document And Shall Include A Final Security Plan A Risk Assessment Security Test And Evaluation And Disaster Recovery Continuity Of Operations Plan The Contractor Shall Comply With The Accepted Accreditation Documentation E Annual Verification On An Annual Basis The Contractor Shall Submit Verification To The Contracting Officer That The It Security Plan Remains Valid F Warning Notices The Contractor Shall Ensure That The Following Banners Are Displayed On All Dos Systems Both Public And Private Operated By The Contractor Prior To Allowing Anyone Access To The Systemsection 8 A Of The Export Administration Act Of 1979 As Amended Aug 1999 A Section 8 A Of The U S Export Administration Act Of 1979 As Amended 50 U S C 2407 A Prohibits Compliance By U S Persons With Any Boycott Fostered By A Foreign Country Against A Country Which Is Friendly To The United States And Which Is Not Itself The Object Of Any Form Of Boycott Pursuant To United States Law Or Regulation The Boycott Of Israel By Arab League Countries Is Such A Boycott And Therefore The Following Actions If Taken With Intent To Comply With Further Or Support The Arab League Boycott Of Israel Are Prohibited Activities Under The Export Administration Act 1 Refusing Or Requiring Any U S Person To Refuse To Do Business With Or In Israel With Any Israeli Concern Or With Any National Or Resident Of Israel Or With Any Other Person Pursuant To An Agreement Of Or A Request From Or On Behalf Of A Boycotting Country 2 Refusing Or Requiring Any U S Person To Refuse To Employ Or Otherwise Discriminating Against Any Person On The Basis Of Race Religion Sex Or National Origin Of That Person Or Of Any Owner Officer Director Or Employee Of Such Person 3 Furnishing Information With Respect To The Race Religion Or National Origin Of Any U S Person Or Of Any Owner Officer Director Or Employee Of Such U S Person 4 Furnishing Information About Whether Any Person Has Has Had Or Proposes To Have Any Business Relationship Including A Relationship By Way Of Sale Purchase Legal Or Commercial Representation Shipping Or Other Transport Insurance Investment Or Supply With Or In The State Of Israel With Any Business Concern Organized Under The Laws Of The State Of Israel With Any Israeli National Or Resident Or With Any Person Which Is Known Or Believed To Be Restricted From Having Any Business Relationship With Or In Israel 5 Furnishing Information About Whether Any Person Is A Member Of Has Made Contributions To Or Is Otherwise Associated With Or Involved In The Activities Of Any Charitable Or Fraternal Organization Which Supports The State Of Israel And 6 Paying Honoring Confirming Or Otherwise Implementing Letter Of Credit Which Contains Any Condition Or Requirement Against Doing Business With The State Of Israel B Under Section 8 A The Following Types Of Activities Are Not Forbidden Compliance With The Boycott And Are Therefore Exempted From Section 8 A S Prohibitions Listed In Paragraphs A 1 Through 6 Above 1 Complying Or Agreeing To Comply With Requirements I Prohibiting The Import Of Goods Or Services From Israel Or Goods Produced Or Services Provided By Any Business Concern Organized Under The Laws Of Israel Or By Nationals Or Residents Of Israel Or Ii Prohibiting The Shipment Of Goods To Israel On A Carrier Of Israel Or By A Route Other Than That Prescribed By The Boycotting Country Or The Recipient Of The Shipment 2 Complying Or Agreeing To Comply With Import And Shipping Document Requirements With Respect To The Country Of Origin The Name Of The Carrier And Route Of Shipment The Name Of The Supplier Of The Shipment Or The Name Of The Provider Of Other Services Except That No Information Knowingly Furnished Or Conveyed In Response To Such Requirements May Be Stated In Negative Blacklisting Or Similar Exclusionary Terms Other Than With Respect To Carriers Or Route Of Shipments As May Be Permitted By Such Regulations In Order To Comply With Precautionary Requirements Protecting Against War Risks And Confiscation

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