SOLICITATION NOTICE
70 -- 7B--IT Equipment
- Notice Date
- 2/24/2022 9:01:56 AM
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 541519
— Other Computer Related Services
- Contracting Office
- ACQUISITIONS - INL WASHINGTON DC 20520 USA
- ZIP Code
- 20520
- Solicitation Number
- 191NLE22Q0012_01
- Response Due
- 3/18/2022 2:00:00 PM
- Archive Date
- 09/14/2022
- Point of Contact
- Name: Marketplace Support, Title: Marketplace Support, Phone: 1.877.933.3243, Fax: 703.422.7822, Email: MarketplaceSupport@unisonglobal.com;
- E-Mail Address
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marketplacesupport@unisonglobal.com
(marketplacesupport@unisonglobal.com)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- SBA Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Description
- 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 191NLE22Q0012_01 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 2022-04. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 541519 with a small business size standard of 150.00 employees. This requirement is a Small Business Set-Aside 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: 2022-03-18 17:00:00.0 Eastern Time. This time supersedes the Offers Due Time listed above. FOB Destination shall be in the Statement of Work. The DOS International Narcotics Law Enforcement Affairs - Department of State requires the following items, Brand Name or Equal, to the following: LI 001: Dell OptiPlex 7080 MT desktop � Brand Name or Equal; � Processor: 10th generation Intel core i5-10500 (6-core, 12MB Cache, 3.1 GHz, 65W) � Operating system: Windows 10 Pro 64 bit in Spanish and English � Video Card NVIDIA GeForce GT 730, 2 GB, FH (DP/DP) � Memory: 16 GB, DDR4 non ECC memory � Hard drive: 3.5-inch 2TB 7200 RPM SATA Hard Disk Drive Please read attached SOW for specifications., 20, EA; LI 002: Dell Latitude 5420 Rugged 14� laptops� Brand Name or Equal; � Processor: 8th Gen Intel Cor i5 i5-8350U Processor (Quad Core, 6M Cache, 1.7GHz,15W, vPro � Operating system: Windows 10 Pro 64 bit in Spanish and English. � Display: 14"" FHD WVA (1920 x 1080) Anti-Glare Non-Touch � Memory: 32GB, 2X16GB � Hard drive: M.2 1TB PCIe NVMe Class 40 Solid State Drive � Warranty: 3 years hardware service with onsite/in home service after remote diagnosis. � Keyboar d: sealed internal backlit Spanish keyboard Please see SOW attached., 8, EA; LI 003: Dell Latitude 7420 14� laptop� Brand Name or Equal; Quantity: 4 units � Processor: 11th generation Intel Core i7-1185G7 � Operating System: Windows 10 Pro 64bit English and Spanish � Video Card: i7-1185G7 vPro � Display: Laptop 14�, anti-glare, non-touch. � Memory: 16GB � Hard drive: M 253 GB � Warranty: 3 years hardware with onsite/in home service after remote diagnosis � Keyboard : single point keyboard, backlit, Spanish Please see SOW attached., 4, EA; LI 004: Sony X90J Bravia television� Brand Name or Equal; � 64� class � Includes: AC Power cord, batteries, operating instructions in Spanish, quick setup guide in Spanish, tabletop stand and voice remote control � Model year: 2021 � Screen size (inches, measured diagonally): 65� � Screen size (centimeters, measured diagonally): 164 cm � Dimension of tv with stand (STANDARD POSITION) (W X H X D): 57.17 x 35.63 x 13.31 (1,452 x 905 x 338 mm) � Stand width (standard position): 47.56 inch (1,208 mm) � Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi Certified 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac � USB ports: 2 (side) Please read attached SOW for specifications., 2, EA; LI 005: Microsoft Office Professional 2019 Perpetual License� Brand Name or Equal; � One-time purchase for 1 PC � Classic 2019 versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, plus Publisher and Access � Microsoft support included for 60 days at no extra cost � Licensed for home and commercial Please read attached SOW for specifications., 50, EA; LI 006: Eset Smart Security Premium (License for 3 Devices for 3 years) � Brand Name or Equal; � Edition: 2022 � Security for three devices � Secures all type of devices (computers, smartphones, tablets, or TVs) � A single license covers all devices and protection can be transferred at any time to a new device without getting a new license. Please read attached SOW for specifications., 14, EA; LI 007: Canon Image Runner 164iF Photocopier� Brand Name or Equal; � Type: Monochrome Laser Multifunctional � Co re functions: print, copy, scan, send, fax � Operation Panel: 5� TFT LCB WVGA Color touch panel � Memory: 1.0 GB RAM � Paper output capacity: Max: 150 sheets � First print out time: Approx. 5.7 secs � Resolution: 600x600 � Direct print for the following file types: TIFF, JPEG, PDF and XPS (only LPR) Available from USB memory, LPR � Operating system: Windows 10/8 Windows 10/8.1/7 (32/64 bit), Windows Server (2019/2016/2012 R2 (64 bit)/2012 (64 bit)/ 2008 R2 (64 bit) /2008 (32/64 bit), Mac� (OS X 10.6 and later => 10.9 ~ 10/14) Linux (Web Distribution) � Firs t copy-out-time: As fast as 6.0 Seconds (via Platen) � Copy resolution (dpi) reading/ printing: up to 600 x 600 � Copy specifications automatic or manual (9 levels) � Multiple copies: up to 999 Please read attached SOW for specifications., 2, EA; LI 008: Canon T06 Toner Cartridge� Brand Name or Equal; � Color: Black � Compatibilit y with Canon Image 1643iF � Typical print yield: 20500 pages � Print Technology: Laser Please read attached SOW for specifications., 6, EA; LI 009: Epson Ecotank L3150 printer � Brand Name or Equal; � All-in-One functions: Print, scan, and copy � Printing speed ISO/IEC 24734: A4 simplex (black/color) up to 10ipm/5.0 ipm � Output formats: BP, JPEG, TIFF, PDF � Scanner type: flatbed color image scanner Please read attached SOW for specifications. Fundi, 10, EA; LI 010: Apple iPad 8th generation � Brand Name or Equal; � Capacity: 128 GB � Model: built in GPS and cellular � Size and weight: 9.8 inches (250.6mm) 6.8 inches; (174.1mm) 0.29 inch, 7.5mm � Accessories: iPad, lightning to USB-C Cable, USB-C power adapter � Chip: A12 Bionic chip with 64-bit architecture and Neural Engine � Speakers: Stereo speakers. Please read attached SOW for specifications., 4, EA; LI 011: Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra� Brand Name or Equal; � Unlocked/for international use � Includes Matching S Pen � Glass: Corning Gorilla Glass Victus � Memory: 128 GB � Form factory: smartphone � Color: black � Dimensions: 0.32x6.49x3.04 inches � Weight: 6.6 ounces Please read attached SOW for specifications., 30, EA; LI 012: OtterBox Defender Pro Series Case� Brand Name or Equal; � Compatible with Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra � Color: black � Shock absorbent � Dimensio ns: 8x5x2 inches � Weight: 4 ounces � Premium rugged design with a comfortable grip � Raised edge protects screen and camera � Pro dop protection against drops, scrapes and tumbles � Includes holster that works as belt clip and hands-free kickstand Please read attached SOW for specifications, 30, EA; LI 013: Venoro 9H Full Coverage Tempered Glass � Brand Name or Equal; � Compatible with Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra � Screen size 6.9 inches � Clarity: 99.99 � Item hardness: 9H � Thickness: Made with high quality 0.33mm thick premium tempered glass with rounded edges and promises full compability with touchscreen sensitivity � Produc t dimensions: 6.9x3.5x0.3 inches � Weight: 3.2 ounces � Includes: 1 pack tempered glass screen protector, cleaning cloth, alcohol cleaning wet wipe, instruction card, dust absorber sticker, guide sticker, installation instruction Please read attached SOW for specifications., 30, EA; LI 014: Otterbox Fast charge power bank� Brand Name or Equal; � Output: USB-C: 18W (5V/3A, 9V/2A, 12V/1.5A) USB-A: 18W (5V/2.4A, 9V/2A, 12V/1.5A) � Input: USB-C: 18W (5V/3A, 9V/2A, 12V/1.5A) � Weight: 10,000 mAh: 0.53-lb | 240.00-g � Specifica tions: USB PD 2.0/3.0, Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0/ 3.0, Apple Fast Charge, Samsung AFC, Huawei FCP, BCS 1.2, MediaTek PE+ 1.1/2.0, Spreadtrum SFCP � Dimensions: 5.55-in x 2.87-in x 0.64-in 14.10-cm x 7.30-cm x 1.62-cm � Weight: 0.53 lbs./240.0 g � Features: LED power indicator displays charging status and current battery life � Includes a USB-A to USB-C cable (15CM/6IN) to charge your device or recharge the Power Bank � Works with cable and Apple, Samsung, LG, Google and many other devices � Limited lifetime warranty Please read attached SOW for specifications, 15, EA; LI 015: InFocus Interactive Touch Display � Brand Name or Equal; � Accurate touch, ultra-pinpoint technology, media player, antiglare. � Display size: 218/86� � Display technology: Direct-lit LED � Resolution: 3840x2160, 4K Ultra HD � Native Aspect ratio: 16:9 � Brightness: 400 � Viewing angle: 178 Please read attached SOW for specifications., 1, EA; LI 016: Bose QuietComfort 20 Acoustic Headphones � Brand Name or Equal; Quantity: 60 units � Includes: headphones, 3 pairs tips (S, M, L) clothing tip, rechargeable lithium battery, USB Charging base and carrying case. � USB Cable: 12� L � Dimension: 52� L � Weight: 1.55oz � Charging time: 2 hours � Battery life: 16 hours per full charge � Compatible with Samsung and Android devices Please read attached SOW for specifications., 60, EA; LI 017: Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700� Brand Name or Equal; � Includes: noise cancelling headphones, audio cable, USB-C Charging cable, carrying case, quick start guide. � Headphones: 8� H x 6.5� W x 2� D (0.56 lbs.) � USB Cable: 20 inches � Audio cable: 42 inches � Carrying case: 8.6� H x 7� W x 2.4� D (6.25oz) � Material headband: stainless steel � Material Headband cushion: ultra-soft gel like foam covered in color matched silicone � Material Earcups covers finished with special anti-stick coating for touch gestures � Battery life: up to 20 hours Please read attached SOW for specifications., 60, EA; LI 018: Forza Voltage Regulator 220 VA/1100W� Brand Name or Equal; � Protection level 4 Voltage Regulators � Capacit y: 2200VA/1100W � Volta ge: 120V � Type of input: NEMA 5-15P Please read attached SOW for specifications., 25, EA; LI 019: Freight and handling charges. Address for delivery is: MARVIN ALVARADO / CECILIA ROVELO US EMBASSY INL WAREHOUSE COL. SAN CARLOS, CONTIGUO A EMBAJADA AMERICANA TEGUCIGALP A, HONDURAS (504) 9450-6867, 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 https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com. Questions not received within a reasonable time prior to close of the solicitation may not be considered.*** For this solicitation, DOS International Narcotics Law Enforcement Affairs - Department of State 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. DOS International Narcotics Law Enforcement Affairs - 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 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. 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.UnisonMarketplace.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 shall be uploaded with the Offeror's bid via Unison Marketplace. 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�....
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