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COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the

format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, "Streamlined Procedures for

Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items," as supplemented with additional information

included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being

requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued.

This solicitation is a Request for Quotations (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated

provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (F AC) 2025-03

Effective: 17 JAN 2025

This is a full and open competitive announcement in accordance with 19.502-2 (a) on a

Firm-Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) basis.

The associated North American Industrial Classification System code for this procurement is

513210.

The associated Federal Supply Code (FSC) I Product Service Code procurement is DAlO.

The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), located in Washington, DC, is seeking to purchase:

,NEMO Outdoor Qualcomm Technology Wireless Network Testbed.

Supplies: BRAND NAME.

Items must be brand name in accordance with FAR 52.211-6.

Delivery Address:

X U.S. Naval Research Laboratory

4555 Overlook Avenue, S.W.

Bldg. 49 - Shipping/Receiving

Code 3400

Washington, DC 20375

**FOB DESTINATION IS REQUIRED**

Estimated Delivery Time: --------

The following FAR & DFA RS provisions and clauses as identified below are hereby

incorporated. Any FAR & DFARS provisions or clauses not applicable by their terms shall be

self-deleting. Any FAR or DFA RS provisions or clause(s) erroneously, or otherwise, omitted,

that which should have been included by their terms, shall be considered to be incor orated

into this solicitation and any resultant contract.

The following solicitation FAR PROVISIONS apply to this acquisition, unless not applicable

by their terms, in which case shall be considered self-deleting. Any FAR Provisions

erroneously, or otherwise, omitted, that which should have been included by their terms, shall be

considered to be incorporated into this solicitation:

• 52.203-18, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality

Agreements or Statements--Representation

• 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements

• 52.204-7, System for Award Management

• 52.204-16, Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting

• 52.204-17, Ownership or Control of Offeror

• 52.204-20, Predecessor of Offeror

• 52.204-24, Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance

Services or Equipment - Attached below to be comP.leted and returned with Quote!ProP.osal.

• 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunication Equipment or Services - Representation

• 52.209-11, Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony

Conviction under any Federal Law

• 52.212-1, "Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items"

a. FAR 52.212-1 has been tailored to include the following additional instructions:

• This procurement is for new equipment ONLY, unless otherwise specifically stated.

No remanufactured or "gray market" items are acceptable. All equipment must be

covered by the manufacturer's warranty.

• Vendor shall be an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), an OEM authorized

dealer, an authorized distributor, or an authorized reseller for the proposed

equipment/system such that OEM warranty and service are provided and maintained

by the OEM. All software licensing, warranty, and service associated with the

equipment/system shall be in accordance with the OEM terms and conditions

• Offerors are required to submit documentation from the manufacturer stating that

they are an authorized distributor for the specific items being procured.

• 52.212-3, "Offerors Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items and Commercial Services"

• 52.217-5, Evaluation of Options

• 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations

• 52.223-22, Public Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reduction Goals­ Representation

• 52.225-18, Place of Manufacture

• 52.225-25, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or

Transactions Relating to Iran-Representation and Certifications

• 52.237-1, Site Visit

• 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference

NRL also includes the following provisions that must be completed by the offeror:

1. FAR 52.209-2, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations­ Representation.

2. FAR 52.222-22, Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports

3. FAR 52.222-25, Affirmative Action Compliance

Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications on-line at https://www.sam.gov/ in

accordance with FAR 52.212-3, "Offerors Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items." If

paragraph (j) of the provision is applicable, a written submission is required.

ffhe following contract FAR CLAUSES apply to this acquisition, unless not applicable by their

terms, in which case shall be considered self-deleting. Any FAR clause erroneously, or otherwise,

omitted, that which should have been included by their terms, shall be considered to be inco orated

into this solicitation and any resultant contract:

• 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items

• 52.203-3, Gratuities (APR 1984)

• 52.204-18, Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance

• 52.204-19, Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications

• 52.204-21, Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems

• 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations

• 52.219-8, Option to Extend Services

• 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract

• 52.219-28, Post-Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation

• 52.232-1, Payments

• 52.232-8, Discounts for Prompt Payment

• 52.232-11, Extras

• 52.232-23, Assignment of Claims

• 52.232-39, Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations

• 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors

• 52.233-1, Disputes

• 52.233-3, Protest After Award

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the

format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, "Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation

and Solicitation for Commercial Items," as supplemented with additional information included in

this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested,

and a written solicitation document will not be issued.

This solicitation is a Request for Quotations (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated

provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2025-03

Effective: 17 JAN 2025

This is a full and open competitive announcement in accordance with 19.502-2 (a) on a Firm-Firm

Fixed-Price (FFP) basis.

The associated North American Industrial Classification System code for this procurement is 513210.

The associated Federal Supply Code (FSC) I Product Service Code procurement is DAlO.

The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), located in Washington, DC, is seeking to purchase:

,NEMO Outdoor Qualcomm Technology Wireless Network Testbed.

Supplies: BRAND NAME.

Items must be brand name in accordance with FAR 52.211-6. Delivery Address:

X U.S. Naval Research Laboratory 4555 Overlook Avenue, S.W. Bldg. 49 - Shipping/Receiving Code

3400

Washington, DC 20375

**FOB DESTINATION IS REQUIRED**

Estimated Delivery Time: --------

Thefollowing FAR & DFARS provisions and clauses as identified below are hereby incorporated. Any

FAR & DFARS provisions or clauses not applicable by their terms shall be self-deleting. Any FAR or

DFARS provisions or clause(s) erroneously, or otherwise, omitted, that which should have been

included by their terms, shall be considered to be incor orated into this solicitation and any

resultant contract

The following solicitation FAR PROVISIONS apply to this acquisition, unless not applicable by their

terms, in which case shall be considered self-deleting. Any FAR Provisions erroneously, or

otherwise, omitted, that which should have been included by their terms, shall be considered to be

incorporated into this solicitation:

• 52.203-18, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal

Confidentiality Agreements or Statements--Representation

• 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements

• 52.204-7, System for Award Management

• 52.204-16, Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting

• 52.204-17, Ownership or Control of Offeror

• 52.204-20, Predecessor of Offeror

• 52.204-24, Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services

or Equipment - Attached below to be comP.leted and returned with Quote!ProP.osal.

• 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunication Equipment or Services - Representation

• 52.209-11, Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony

Conviction under any Federal Law

• 52.212-1, "Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items"

a. FAR 52.212-1 has been tailored to include the following additional instructions:

• This procurement is for new equipment ONLY, unless otherwise specifically stated. No

remanufactured or "gray market" items are acceptable. All equipment must be covered by the

manufacturer's warranty.

• Vendor shall be an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), an OEM authorized dealer, an authorized

distributor, or an authorized reseller for the proposed equipment/system such that OEM warranty and

service are provided and maintained by the OEM. All software licensing, warranty, and service

associated with the equipment/system shall be in accordance with the OEM terms and conditions

• Offerors are required to submit documentation from the manufacturer stating that they are an

authorized distributor for the specific items being procured.

• 52.212-3, "Offerors Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items and Commercial Services"

• 52.217-5, Evaluation of Options

• 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations

• 52.223-22, Public Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reduction Goals­ Representation

• 52.225-18, Place of Manufacture

• 52.225-25, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or

Transactions Relating to Iran-Representation and Certifications

• 52.237-1, Site Visit

• 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference

NRL also includes the following provisions that must be completed by the offeror:

1. FAR 52.209-2, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations­ Representation.

2. FAR 52.222-22, Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports

3. FAR 52.222-25, Affirmative Action Compliance

Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications on-line at https://www.sam.gov/ in

accordance with FAR 52.212-3, "Offerors Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items." If

paragraph (j) of the provision is applicable, a written submission is required.

ffhe following contract FAR CLAUSES apply to this acquisition, unless not applicable by their

terms, in which case shall be considered self-deleting. Any FAR clause erroneously, or otherwise,

omitted, that which should have been included by their terms, shall be considered to be inco orated

into this solicitation and any resultant contract:

• 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items

• 52.203-3, Gratuities (APR 1984)

• 52.204-18, Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance

• 52.204-19, Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications

• 52.204-21, Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems

• 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations

• 52.219-8, Option to Extend Services

• 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract

• 52.219-28, Post-Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation

• 52.232-1, Payments

• 52.232-8, Discounts for Prompt Payment

• 52.232-11, Extras

• 52.232-23, Assignment of Claims

• 52.232-39, Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations

• 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors

• 52.233-1, Disputes

• 52.233-3, Protest After Award

• 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim

• 52.243-1, Changes-Fixed-Price

• 52.247-34, F.O.B Destination

• 52.249-1, Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed Price)(Short Form)

• 52.249-4, Termination for Convenience of the Government (Services)(Short Form)

• 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated By Reference

2. FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -

The following subparagraphs of FAR 52.212-5 are applicable, unless otherwise not applicable by

their terms, in which case shall be considered self-deleting:

• 52.204-10

• 52.209-6

• 52.219-6

• 52.222-3

• 52.222-19

• 52.222-21

• 52.222-26

• 52.222-36

• 52.222-50

• 52.223-18

• 52.225-13

• 52.232-33

3. DFARS 212.301 - Solicitation Provisions and Contract Clauses for the Acquisition of Commercial

Items DoD Class Deviation 2018-00021, Commercial Item Omnibus Clause for Acquisitions Using the

Standard Procurement System, issued October 1, 2018 (Revised October 1, 2018): DoD Class Deviation

2018-00021

The following solicitation DFARS PROVISIONS apply to this acquisition, unless not applicable by

their terms, in which case shall be considered self-deleting. Any DFARS Provisions erroneously, or

otherwise, omitted, that which should have been included by their terms, shall be considered to be

incorporated into this solicitation:

• 252.203-7005, Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials

• 252.204-7008, Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls

• 252.204-7016, Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services - Representation

• 252.215-7007, Notice oflntent to Resolicit

The following solicitation DFARS CLAUSES apply to this acquisition, unless not applicable by their

terms, in which case shall be considered self-deleting. Any DFARS clause erroneously, or otherwise,

omitted, that which should have been included by their terms, shall be considered to be

incorporated into this solicitation and any resultant contract:

• 252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials

• 252.203-7002, Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights

• 252.204-7003, Control of Government Personnel Work Product

• 252.204-7009, Limitations on the Use or Disclosure of Third-Party Contractor

• 252.204-7012, Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting

• 252.204-7015, Notice of Authorized Disclosure oflnformation for Litigation Support

• 252.204-7018, Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or

Services

• 252.211-7003, Item Unique Identification and Valuation

• 252.211-7008, Use of Government-Assigned Serial Numbers

• 252.223-7008, Prohibition ofHexavalent Chromium

• 252.225-7013, Duty-Free Entry

• 252.227-7015, Technical Data - Commercial Items

• 252.227-7037, Validation of Restrictive Markings on Technical Data

• 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 Payments

• 252.239-7010, Cloud Computing Services

• 252.239-7018, Supply Chain Risk

• 252.244-7000, Subcontracts for Commercial Items

• 252.246-7003, Notification of Potential Safety Issues

• 252.246-7004, Safety of Facilities, Infrastructure, and Equipment for Military Operations

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS:

All Quoters shall submit 1 (one) copy of their technical and price quote. Include your company DUNS

Number and Cage Code on your quote.

All quotations shall be sent via e-mail.

Buyer Name: Marche Hampton, email: marche.t.hampton.civ@us.navy.mil.

Please reference this combined synopsis/solicitation number on your correspondence and in the

"Subject" line of your email.

ALL QUESTIONS REGARDING THE SOLICITATION SHALL BE SUBMITTED VIA EMAIL.

The governrnent intends to award a purchase order as a result of this combined

synopsis/solicitation that will include the terms and conditions set forth herein. Award may be

made without discussions or negotiations, therefore prospective contractors should have an active

registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) database ( www.sam.gov) in accordance with

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 4.1102 and Part 52.204-7 when submitting a response to

this solicitation.

The Governrnent will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror

whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Governrnent, price and

other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

Lowest Price Technically Acceptable - Offers will be ranked lowest to highest according to price. A

price analysis will be conducted to determine whether the lowest price will result from a single

award or multiple awards. Based on the price analysis, the lowest price offer or multiple offers,

will be forwarded to the requiring activity for technical evaluation (offer(s), in accordance

with the specifications, will be deemed either technically acceptable or technically unacceptable).

If the lowest price offer or offers is found technically acceptable and the pricing determined fair

and reasonable by the Contracting Officer, evaluation will be deemed complete and award will be

made based on the lowest price offer(s). If the lowest price offer is determined technically

unacceptable, another analysis will be conducted amongst the remaining offers to determine if a

single or multiple awards will provide the lowest price. The lowest price offer(s) will be sent for

technical evaluation. This process is repeated in order of price until an offer or combination of

offers is deemed technically acceptable and price is determined fair and reasonable.

Options. When applicable, the Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the

total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may

determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced.

Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

Terms and Conditions. To facilitate the award process, all quotes must include a statement

regarding the terms and conditions herein as follows:

"The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document

without modification, deletion, or addition."

OR

"The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document

with the exception, deletion, or addition of the following:"

Exceptions. Quoter shall list exception(s) and rationale for the exception(s).

Submission shall be received not later than the response date listed above. Late submissions shall

be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f). E-mailed submissions

are accepted and are the preferred form of submission. Receipt will be verified by the date/time

stamp on fax or e-mail.

The following provisions and contract clauses are hereby incorporated into this request for quote

(RFQ). Any provisions and contract clauses not applicable by their terms shall be self-deleting.

Interim FAR rule 2019-009, published on July 14, 2020, and effective on August 13, 2020 Instruction

to Offeror: Complete the attached 52.504-24 and include it with your offer.

FAR 52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES

OR EQUIPMENT

The Offeror shall not complete the representation at paragraph (d)(l) 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)(l)(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)(l)(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:/lwww.sam.gov) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for

"covered telecommunications equipment or services."

(d) Representations. The Offeror represents that-

(1) It □ will, □ will not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services to the

Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract or other contractual instrument

resulting from this solicitation. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information

required at paragraph (e)(l) of this section if the Offeror responds "will" in paragraph (d)(l) 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)(l) 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)(l) 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)(l) 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

prov1s1on.

(End of provision)

DFARS 252.204-7017 -PROHIBITION ON THE ACQUISITION OF COVERED DEFENSE TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT

OR SERVICES-REPRESENTATION

The Offeror is not required to complete the representation in this provision if the Offeror has

represented in the provision at 252.204-7016 , Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or

Services-Representation, that it "does not provide covered defense 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) Definitions. "Covered defense telecommunications equipment or services," "covered mission,"

"critical technology," and "substantial or essential component," as used in this provision, have

the meanings given in the 252.204-7018 clause, Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense

Telecommunications Equipment or Services, of this solicitation.

(b) Prohibition. Section 1656 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (Pub.

L. 115-91) prohibits agencies from procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to

procure or obtain, any equipment, system, or service to carry out covered missions that uses

covered defense telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of

any system, or as critical technology as part of any system.

(c) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award

Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov for entities that are excluded when providing any

equipment, system, or service to carry out covered missions that uses covered defense

telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or

as critical technology as part of any system, unless a waiver is granted.

Representation. If in its annual representations and certifications in SAM the Offeror has

represented in paragraph (c) of the provision at 252.204-7016 , Covered Defense Telecommunications

Equipment or Services-Representation, that it "does" provide covered defense 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, then the Offeror shall

complete the following additional representation:

The Offeror represents that it [ ] will [ ] will not provide covered defense telecommunications

equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to DoD in the performance of

any award resulting from this solicitation.

(e) Disclosures. If the Offeror has represented in paragraph (d) of this provision that it "will

provide covered defense telecommunications equipment or services," the Offeror shall provide the

following information as part of the offer:

(1) A description of all covered defense telecommunications equipment and services offered (include

brand or manufacturer; product, such as model number, original equipment manufacturer (OEM) number,

manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable).

(2) An explanation of the proposed use of covered defense telecommunications equipment and services

and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition

referenced in paragraph (b) of this provision.

(3) For services, the entity providing the covered defense telecommunications services (include

entity name, unique entity identifier, and Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code, if known).

(4) For equipment, the entity that produced or provided the covered defense telecommunications

equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the

OEM or a distributor, if known).

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