Mobile (Devices) Threat Protection Security Tool For Peace Corps Headquarters RFQ - PC-16-Q-108

Request for Quote (RFQ) PC-16-Q-108
Mobile Threat Protection Security Tool for Peace Corps Headquarters

Date of issuance: September 9, 2016
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the
format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This
announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a separate
written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as a request for quotation
(RFQ). This synopsis/solicitation is issued for commercial services in accordance with FAR Part
13Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions
and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-89 effective August 15,
2016. The solicitation number is PC-16-Q-108. The applicable North American Industrial
Classification System (NAICS) for this requirement is 511210 with a size standard of $38.5M.
This acquisition is UNRESTRICTED.
Offerors interested in responding to this requirement must provide a quote for a mobile threat
protection security tool, which at a minimum, meets the specifications below. A single firmfixed-price (FFP) order will be awarded.
SECTION 1 - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND ESTIMATED PRICES
1.1
CONTRACT TYPE
The Peace Corps contemplates awarding a single firm-fixed price Purchase Order for one (1) 12month base.
SECTION 2 - PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)
2.1. BACKGROUND
Mobility is expanding and Peace Corps mobile devices are increasingly being used for
capabilities beyond phone calls and emails. Consequently, the Agencys existing devices are
progressively more vulnerable to myriad threats and attacks that cannot be mitigated through the
Peace Corps existing technical controls. Peace Corps must be able to identify and mitigate all
threat vectors to the security and privacy of Peace Corps devices, staff, or data as soon as
possible. Therefore, the Agency must procure automated tools capable of identifying and
remediating threats as soon as possible.
Peace Corps anticipates operating approximately 2350 mobile devices containing a mixture of
Apple iOS and Android Operating Systems. Peace Corps users travel frequently between
countries in support of the Peace Corps global mission. These devices often function in areas
with poor or no Internet connectivity and often function in areas with infrequent access to
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electricity sufficient to charge their batteries. Consequently, the phones are exposed to additional
vulnerabilities, threats, and attacks due to the frequent need to connect to unsecure public Wi-Fi
hotspots, and untrusted USB ports as sources of electricity.
2.2. PURPOSE
The Peace Corps is seeking a Mobile Threat Protection security product to enhance and protect
the security and privacy of data in use on mobile devices for staff supporting the Peace Corps
Headquarters, Regional Recruiting Offices field based recruiting efforts and overseas staff.
2.3.OBJECTIVES
The objectives of this PWS are to:
Protect Peace Corps Mobile Devices protected from:

o Malicious apps targeting the Android and iOS operating systems; installed
through either Over-The-Air public app stores, or through local device-based or
Side-Loading installation
o Malicious networks and Network-based attacks including Man-In-The-Middle
Provide Peace Corps Staff with the ability to:

o Quickly identify mobile devices that are at increased risk due to malicious apps or
network-based attacks
o Respond to threatened mobile devices through automated pre-defined actions
implemented through the Peace Corps Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM)
system
2.4. SCOPE
The Contractor shall provide a Mobile Threat Protection Tool sufficient to protect 2350 mobile
devices. The Mobile Threat Protection Tool must deliver the primary components of the task
described in below.
2.5. TASK
2.5.1. Provide a Mobile App installable on every device
The Contractors Mobile App component shall:
1. Be Mobile App Manufacturer is member of AirWatch Mobile Security Alliancei.
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2. Include a version that functions for Apple iOS devices running at least iOS 9.
3. Include a version that functions for Samsung Galaxy devices running minimum of
Android version 5.
4. Ensure that the mobile app for both platforms:
a. Is pushed from AirWatch and requires minimal interaction from end user to
connect app with Enterprise Console.
b. Is centrally managed by the Enterprise Console.
c. Provides on-device Network Intrusion Detection and/or Prevention.
d. Provides on-device protection against malicious apps.
e. Provides on-device real-time threat detection.
f. Provides a clear indication to the mobile device user of any detected threats
g. Provides in-app detail for a mobile user to be further informed of any threats
present on device.
h. Automatically launches and runs upon the restart of a mobile device.
i. Continues to provide protection of device without an always-on connection to the
Internet.
5. Align to the Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility Standards (Section
508) in FAR 39.201 (a). Additional information is available at:
http://www.section508.gov
2.5.2. Provide an Enterprise Console that integrates into AirWatch
The Contractors Enterprise Console shall:
1. Be a member of AirWatch Mobile Security Alliance.
2. Be a Web-based console accessible from most popular web browsers (AirWatch
Browser, Safari, Internet Explorer, Chrome, Firefox).
3. Be accessible via HTTPS only and not HTTP.
4. Be hosted in a Government FedRAMP Compliant cloudii.
5. Provide a direct integration with AirWatch Software as a Service (SaaS) environment
through the AirWatch REST Application Programming Interface (REST API).
6. Provide detailed information on any threats detected on an individual device.
7. Provide the ability to add additional administrator accounts for delegated administration.
8. Provide an email or Short Message Service (SMS) alert to notify administrators when
threats are detected.
2.5.3. Provide a detailed metrics on expected performance of Mobile Threat Protection Tool App
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The contractor shall provide a metrics for both Android and iOS platforms of the following
features:
1. Expected battery consumption during normal operations on mobile devices.
2. Expected cellular (non-Wi-Fi) data consumption during normal operations on mobile
devices.
3. Average app update size.
2.5.4. Technical Support during Initial Configuration of Product
The contractor shall provide technical support during the initial configuration of the product.
This initial configuration includes the following:
1. Integration of the Enterprise Console into AirWatch environment.
2. Test deployments of the mobile app to both an iOS and an Android devices.
3. Validation of test threats blocked by Mobile Threat Protection Tool.
Technical Support is defined as:
1. Product documentation, including user guides, administrative guides, knowledgebase
articles, support websites, etc.
2. Telephone or email support available during Peace Corps Headquarters business hours
Monday through Friday 8:00 - 16:40 EST
2.5.5. Ongoing support following initial configuration
The Contractor shall provide technical support for the remainder of the contract after the Initial
Configuration of Product is complete. Ongoing technical support will be provided which:
1. Addresses unexpected errors and/or technical difficulties arising from deployment or
usage of the Mobile Threat Protection Tool Apps.
2. Addresses unexpected errors and/or technical difficulties arising from integration with
Peace Corps AirWatch MDM or usage of the console.
Technical Support is defined as:
1. Product documentation, including user guides, administrative guides, knowledgebase
articles, support websites, etc.
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2. Telephone or email support available during Peace Corps Headquarters business hours
Monday through Friday 8:00 - 16:40 EST
2.6. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE
The anticipated period of performance (POP) for this requirement is one (1) base year and up to
two (2) option years, as follows:
Base Year: TBD
Option Year 1: TBD
Option Year 2: TBD
2.7.REPORT(S)/DELIVERABLES AND DELIVERY SCHEDULE
Required
Deliverable
2.5.1
Required Due
Date
Not to exceed 15
days following
award.
2.5.2
Not to exceed 15
days following
award.
2.5.3
Not to exceed 15
days following
award.
Not to exceed 15
days following
award.
2.5.4
2.5.5
Not to exceed 15
days following
award.
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Quantity if
applicable
2350
Description of
Deliverable Content
License to install
Mobile App and
connect to Enterprise
Console
Access to Enterprise
Console hosted in
FedRAMP compliant
cloud
Metrics on expected
battery & data usage
of mobile apps
Contact information
for obtaining support
during initial
deployment,
configuration, and
testing
Contact information
for obtaining ongoing
support

SECTION 3 - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION
3.1.
CONTRACTING OFFICER (CO)

Shanelle Jackson
1111 20th Street NW
Washington DC 20526
Email: sjackson3@peacecorps.gov
Phone: (202) 692-1149
TECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACT (TPOC)
Entered at award.
3.2.CONTRACTING OFFICER RESPONSIBILITIES

The Contracting Officer (CO) is the only person authorized to approve changes or modify any of
the requirements under this contract. In the event the Contractor effects any change at the
direction of any person other than the CO, the change will be considered to have been made
without authority and no adjustment will be made in the contract price to cover any increase in
costs incurred as a result.
Contractual problems of any nature that may arise during the life of this contract must be handled
in conformance with very specific public laws and regulations (e.g., Federal Acquisition
Regulations). Only the CO is authorized to formally resolve such problems. Therefore, the
TPOC and the Contractor are hereby directed to bring all such contractual problems to the
immediate attention of the CO.
3.3.
INTERPRETATION OF MODIFICATIONS
No oral or written statement of any person and no written statement of anyone other than the CO
shall modify or otherwise affect the terms or meaning of this contract. Requests for
interpretations, modifications or changes must be made in writing to the CO. The TPOC can
only respond (verbally or in writing) to technical matters.
3.4.
INVOICING INSTRUCTIONS
The Contractor shall submit monthly invoices and render an electronic copy to the TPOC and:
ATTN: OGAP GAPdomesticinvoice@peacecorps.gov.
Each invoice shall include as a minimum the following information:
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(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
Name and address of the Contractor

Invoice date and invoice number
Peace Corps contract/order number
Period of performance covered by the invoice
Description, quantity, unit of measure, unit price, and extended price of supplies
delivered or services performed
(f) Prompt payment discount offered, if applicable
(g) Electronic funds transfer banking information
(h) Total invoice amount
For questions regarding payments, please send an email inquiry, including the invoice number,
contract/purchase order number, billed amount and date sent to GAPpayment@peacecorps.gov
or GAPdomesticinvoice@peacecorps.gov.
3.5.
INVOICE CERTIFICATION
Upon receipt of the invoices, the Peace Corps will check the invoices for correctness and
appropriateness of the charges and will ensure that chargeable items appearing on the invoices
have been formally accepted by the Peace Corps. In the event that the Peace Corps discovers any
discrepancies in the invoice, the Peace Corps Contracting Officer and COR will, in addition to
following the requirements of the Prompt Payment Act, take steps necessary to resolve the
discrepancies with the Contractor.
3.6.
INVOICE PAYMENT
For the purposes of this subsection, invoice payment is a Government disbursement of moneys
to the Contractor under this ORDER for products and/or services which are formally accepted by
the Government. Invoices are payable in accordance with the requirements of the Prompt
Payment Act. Payment will be considered as being made on the day of the electronic funds
transfer is made.
Invoices shall be submitted no more frequently than once monthly. Upon the Contractors
submission of a proper invoice, the Government will pay 1/12th of the contract value for firm
fixed priced services under the current period of performance.
3.7.
WITHHOLDING OF CONTRACT PAYMENTS
Notwithstanding any other payment provision of this contract, failure of the Contractor to submit
required reports when due, or failure to perform or deliver required services/supplies may result
in the withholding of payments under this contract. Payments may be withheld unless such
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failure arises out of circumstances beyond the Contractors control and without fault or
negligence on the part of the Contractor, as provided by the relevant contract clauses. The Peace
Corps shall promptly notify the Contractor of its intention to withhold payment of any voucher
or invoice in full; however, if only a portion(s) of the invoice are being withheld, then the
voucher may be processed without advance notification to the Contractor to prevent delay in
payment.
SECTION 4 - SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS
4.1. RESTRICITON ON ADVERTISING
The Contractor shall not refer to this contract in commercial advertising or similar promotions in
such a manner as to state or imply that the product or service provided is endorsed or preferred
by the Peace Corps, or any other element of the Federal Government, or is considered by these
entities to be superior to other products or services. Any advertisement by the Contractor shall
contain the following statement: This advertisement is neither paid for nor sponsored, in whole
or in part, by any element of the United States Government.
4.2. 508 COMPLIANCE
The Section 508 standards established by the Architectural and Transportation Barriers
Compliance Board (Access Board) are incorporated into, and made part of all the Peace Corps
orders, solicitations and purchase orders developed to procure Electronic and Information
Technology (EIT). These standards are found in their entirety at: http://www.section508.gov and
http://www.access-board.gov/sec508/standards.htm. A printed copy of the standards will be
supplied upon request. The Contractor shall comply with any applicable the technical standards.
SECTION 5 - CLAUSES
5.1.
FAR 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)
This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if
they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text
available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):
https://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html
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FAR
CLAUSE
52.212-4
TITLE
DATE
Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items
May 2015
5.2.
FAR 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO
IMPLEMNT STATUES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERSCOMMERCIAL ITEMS
(JUN 2016)
(a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law
or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:
(1) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Nov
2015)
(2) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (AUG 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).
(3) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004)(Public Laws
108-77 and 108-78 (19 U.S.C. 3805 note)).
(b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting
Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement
provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:
[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]
__ (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Sept 2006), with
Alternate I (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 2402).
__ (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Oct 2015) (41 U.S.C.
3509)).
__ (3) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and
Reinvestment Act of 2009 (June 2010) (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5). (Applies to
contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.)
_X_ (4) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract
Awards (Oct 2015) (Pub. L. 109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).
__ (5) [Reserved].
__ (6) 52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (Jan 2014) (Pub. L. 111-117,
section 743 of Div. C).
__ (7) 52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery
Contracts (Jan 2014) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).
_X_ (8) 52.209-6, Protecting the Governments Interest When Subcontracting with
Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (Oct 2015) (31 U.S.C.
6101 note).
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__ (9) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility
Matters (Jul 2013) (41 U.S.C. 2313).
__ (10) [Reserved].
__ (11)(i) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (Nov 2011)
(15 U.S.C. 657a).
__ (ii) Alternate I (Nov 2011) of 52.219-3.
__ (12)(i) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business
Concerns (OCT 2014) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in
its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a).
__ (ii) Alternate I (JAN 2011) of 52.219-4.
__ (13) [Reserved]
__ (14)(i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C.
644).
__ (ii) Alternate I (Nov 2011).
__ (iii) Alternate II (Nov 2011).
__ (15)(i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (June 2003) (15 U.S.C.
644).
__ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 1995) of 52.219-7.
__ (iii) Alternate II (Mar 2004) of 52.219-7.
__ (16) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2014) (15 U.S.C.
637(d)(2) and (3)).
__ (17)(i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Oct 2015) (15 U.S.C.
637(d)(4)).
__ (iii) Alternate II (Oct 2001) of 52.219-9.
__ (iv) Alternate III (Oct 2015) of 52.219-9.
__ (18) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).
__ (19) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(14)).
__ (20) 52.219-16, Liquidated DamagesSubcon-tracting Plan (Jan 1999) (15 U.S.C.
637(d)(4)(F)(i)).
__ (21) 52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside
(Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 657 f).
_X_ (22) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Jul 2013)
(15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).
__ (23) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Economically
Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business Concerns (Dec 2015) (15 U.S.C.
637(m)).
__ (24) 52.219-30, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Women-Owned
Small Business Concerns Eligible Under the Women-Owned Small Business Program
(Dec 2015) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).
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_X_ (25) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755).
_X_ (26) 52.222-19, Child LaborCooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Feb
2016) (E.O. 13126).
_X_ (27) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).
_X_ (28) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Apr 2015) (E.O. 11246).
__ (29) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Oct 2015)(38 U.S.C. 4212).
_X_ (30) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jul 2014) (29
U.S.C. 793).
__ (31) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (FEB 2016) (38 U.S.C. 4212).
__ (32) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations
Act (Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496).
_X_ (33)(i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Mar 2015) (22 U.S.C. chapter
78 and E.O. 13627).
__ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).
__ (34) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (OCT 2015). (Executive Order
12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items
or certain other types of commercial items as prescribed in 22.1803.)
__ (35)(i) 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA
Designated Items (May 2008) (42 U.S.C. 6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). (Not applicable to the
acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)
__ (ii) Alternate I (May 2008) of 52.223-9 (42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(C)). (Not applicable to
the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)
__ (36) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential
Hydrofluorocarbons (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).
__ (37) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment
and Air Conditioners (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).
__ (38)(i) 52.223-13, Acquisition of EPEAT-Registered Imaging Equipment (JUN
2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).
__ (39)(i) 52.223-14, Acquisition of EPEAT-Registered Televisions (JUN 2014) (E.O.s
13423 and 13514).
__ (ii) Alternate I (Jun 2014) of 52.223-14.
__ (40) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (DEC 2007) (42
U.S.C. 8259b).
__ (41)(i) 52.223-16, Acquisition of EPEAT-Registered Personal Computer Products
(OCT 2015) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).
__ (ii) Alternate I (Jun 2014) of 52.223-16.
_X_ (42) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While
Driving (AUG 2011) (E.O. 13513).
__ (43) 52.223-20, Aerosols (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).
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__ (44) 52.223-21, Foams (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).
__ (45) 52.225-1, Buy AmericanSupplies (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).
__ (46)(i) 52.225-3, Buy AmericanFree Trade AgreementsIsraeli Trade Act (May
2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805
note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, Pub. L. 103-182, 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53,
109-169, 109-283, 110-138, 112-41, 112-42, and 112-43.
__ (ii) Alternate I (May 2014) of 52.225-3.
__ (iii) Alternate II (May 2014) of 52.225-3.
__ (iv) Alternate III (May 2014) of 52.225-3.
__ (47) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (FEB 2016) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301
note).
_X_ (48) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (June 2008) (E.O.s,
proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the
Department of the Treasury).
__ (49) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United
States (Jul 2013) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act
for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note).
__ (50) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007) (42
U.S.C. 5150).
__ (51) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area
(Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).
__ (52) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items (Feb 2002)
(41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).
__ (53) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Items (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C.
4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).
_X_ (54) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds TransferSystem for Award
Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).
__ (55) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds TransferOther than System for
Award Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).
__ (56) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (May 2014) (31 U.S.C. 3332).
__ (57) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (Aug 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a).
__ (58)(i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels
(Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx. 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631).
__ (ii) Alternate I (Apr 2003) of 52.247-64.
(c) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to
commercial services, that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this
contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to
acquisitions of commercial items:
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[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]
__ (1) 52.222-17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (May 2014)(E.O. 13495).
__ (2) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).
__ (3) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206
and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).
__ (4) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price
Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (May 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C.
chapter 67).
__ (5) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor StandardsPrice
Adjustment (May 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).
__ (6) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to
Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain EquipmentRequirements (May
2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).
__ (7) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to
Contracts for Certain ServicesRequirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).
__ (8) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (Dec 2015).
__ (9) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (May 2014) (42
U.S.C. 1792).
__ (10) 52.237-11, Accepting and Dispensing of $1 Coin (Sept 2008) (31 U.S.C. 5112(p)(1)).
(d) Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the
provisions of this paragraph (d) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in
excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2,
Audit and RecordsNegotiation.
(1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the
Comptroller General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the
Contractors directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract.
(2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all reasonable times the records,
materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years
after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR
Subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract. If this
contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work
terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination
settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the
settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available
until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved.
(3) As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and
practices, and other data, regardless of type and regardless of form. This does not
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require the Contractor to create or maintain any record that the Contractor does not
maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law.
(e)(1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), and (d) of this
clause, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in this
paragraph (e)(1) in a subcontract for commercial items. Unless otherwise indicated below, the
extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause
(i)
52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Oct 2015) (41 U.S.C.
3509).
(ii)
52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2014) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2)
and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the
subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds $700,000 ($1.5
million for construction of any public facility), the subcontractor must include
52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.
(iii) 52.222-17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (May 2014) (E.O. 13495). Flow
down required in accordance with paragraph (l) of FAR clause 52.222-17.
(iv)
52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015)
(v)
52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Apr 2015) (E.O. 11246).
(vi)
52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Oct 2015) (38 U.S.C. 4212).
(vii) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jul 2014) (29 U.S.C.
793).
(viii) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Feb 2016) (38 U.S.C. 4212)
(ix)
52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act
(Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (f) of
FAR clause 52.222-40.
(x)
52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).
(xi)
52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Mar 2015) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and
E.O 13627). Alternate I (Mar 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O
13627).
(xii) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to
Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain EquipmentRequirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).
(xiii) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to
Contracts for Certain Services-Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).
(xiv) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (OCT 2015) (E.O. 12989).
(xv) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (Dec 2015).
(xvi) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United
States (Jul 2013) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization
Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note).
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(xvii) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (May 2014)
(42 U.S.C. 1792). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR
clause 52.226-6.
(xviii) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb
2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx. 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631). Flow down required in
accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64.
(2) While not required, the Contractor may include in its subcontracts for commercial items a
minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations.
5.3.
52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (Nov 1999)
The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the
rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to
prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised
more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The
Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within one (1)
day.
5.4.
52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (Mar 2000)
(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor
within one (1) day; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written
notice of its intent to extend at least five (5) days before the contract expires. The preliminary
notice does not commit the Government to an extension.
(b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include
this option clause.
(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause,
shall not exceed five (5) years.
SECTION 6 LIST OF ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A: Domestic Vendor File Request Form
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SECTION 7 - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS
7.1.
52.212-1 INSTRUCTION TO OFFERORS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2015)

ADDENDUM
7.1.1. Response Dates and Times

Questions shall be submitted by e-mail to Shanelle Jackson at sjackson3@peacecorps.gov no
later than 12:00 pm ET on September 13, 2016.
Quotes shall be submitted by e-mail to Shanelle Jackson at sjackson3@peacecorps.gov no later
than 12:00 pm ET on September 16, 2016.
7.1.2. Preparation of Quotes
The quote shall list the vendors DUNS number and the complete vendor name, address, and a
point of contact with email and phone number for questions regarding the quote. Quotes shall be
firm-fixed-priced. Quotes shall include a detailed description of the proposed mobile threat
protection security tool and any warranty, maintenance, delivery, or other commercial terms and
conditions. Quotes that do not include all required documentation or reject the terms and
conditions of the solicitation may be considered incomplete and may be excluded from
consideration.
Issuance of this solicitation does not obligate the Peace Corps to award a contract, nor will Peace
Corps pay any cost associated with the preparation or submission of Quotes.
7.2.
EVALUATION
The criteria identified below will serve as the standard against which the technical quote will be
evaluated and identifies the significant factors which the Quoter should address in their quotes.
The evaluation of the Quoter's quote shall be based upon the completeness and thoroughness of
the quote submitted. The following criteria will be used to technically evaluate quotes and shall
be weighted as indicated in establishing a numerical rating (maximum of 100 points obtainable)
for all technical quote submitted:
The factors on the following pages will be used to technically evaluate quotes and will be
weighted as indicated in establishing a numerical rating for all technical quotes submitted:
Factor 1: Technical Approach

Factor 2: Past Performance
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Factor 1: Technical Approach _90_Point Maximum

The Quoter shall provide a quote that thoroughly and convincingly describes its product and how
it can effectively meet the task requirements in sections 2.5.
Factor 2: Past Performance _10_ Point Maximum
Quoters shall provide name, title, and phone number of principal for no less than three (3) prior
or current contracts/agreements for similar scoped projects performed during the previous three
(3) years. To be technically acceptable, the submitting Quoter must submit relevant and current
past performance in ALL areas noted in this combined synopsis/solicitation. Please include
contract/agreement number, period of performance, reference name, reference telephone number,
reference e-mail, and contract/agreement information. The Government will evaluate each
Quoters experience on the basis of its depth and its relevance to the work that will be required
under the prospective contract.
7.3.
Price Quote Evaluation
The Government will evaluate the Quoters price for price reasonableness and price
completeness/accuracy. Price analysis will be done on the total price inclusive of option basis.
7.4.FAR 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JUL 2016)
Vendors shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations
and Certifications -- Commercial Items (JUL 2016). Per 52.212-3, the vendor shall complete
only paragraphs (b) of this provision if the Offeror has completed the annual representations and
certification electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM) Web site accessed
through http://www.acquisition.gov . If the Offeror has not completed the annual representations
and certifications electronically, the Offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (r) of
this provision.
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https://www.fedramp.gov/marketplace/compliant-systems/
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