Embassy of the United States of America
Embassy of the United States of America
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Julio 13, 2023
Ref.: Licitación Nro. 19AR2023Q0053
Servicio de Mayordomo
De la mayor consideración:
La Embajada de los Estados Unidos de América tiene el agrado de dirigirse a ustedes para invitarlos a cotizar la ejecución de los trabajos de referencia en sede de esta Embajada, sita en Xx. Xxxxxxxx 0000, X.X.X.X., conforme a los términos y condiciones descriptos a continuación.
1. Descripción del Proyecto
El contratista deberá proveer servicio de Mayordomo conforme al pliego adjunto.
2. Consultas por escrito
Podrán efectuarse consultas por escrito hasta las 12:30hs del día 00 xx Xxxxx 0000 por Email x xxxxxxxx@xxxxx.xxx
Una vez alcanzado este plazo, se compilarán todas las consultas recibidas y se emitirá un único documento o correo electrónico el que incluirá todas las preguntas y sus respectivas respuestas.
Este documento se hará público a todas las compañías participantes de esta compulsa, de modo tal que todos los oferentes cuenten con idéntica información.
A los efectos de la propuesta sólo se considerarán válidas las aclaraciones o modificaciones que la Embajada haya comunicado por escrito. Las formuladas verbalmente carecen de entidad para alterar la presente o las especificaciones técnicas del proyecto.
4. Forma y Plazo de presentación de la oferta
La propuesta deberá presentarse vía Email x xxxxxxxx@xxxxx.xxx
Las ofertas se recibirán hasta las 12:30 horas del día 21 de Julio 2023. Las propuestas recibidas después de dicha fecha y hora no serán consideradas.
5. Forma de cotización
El oferente deberá presupuestar la provisión de todo lo necesario para la completa y satisfactoria ejecución del servicio.
El precio incluirá todos los costos directos e indirectos que incidan en el valor, incluyendo seguros e impuestos. A los fines del Impuesto al Valor Agregado la Embajada reviste el carácter de Consumidor Final, pudiendo solo aceptar facturas tipo “B” o “C”.
El precio será fijo y definitivo. No se reconocerán mayores costos, adicionales ni reclamos provenientes de error de cómputo y/o de interpretación de la naturaleza o alcances del trabajo. Tampoco se pagarán trabajos adicionales o modificaciones a las especificaciones originales que no hayan sido documentadas mediante una modificación de la orden de compra.
La oferta deberá presentarse completando el siguiente formulario:
Ítem Nro. | Descripción | Cantidad | Unidad de Medida | Precio Unitario | Subtotal |
01 | VER DESCRIPCION DE LABORES AL FINAL DE ESTE DOCUMENTO | 12 | MESES | ||
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Plazo de entrega de los productos y/o terminación de los trabajos: | |||||
Información obligatoria: | |||||
Razón Social (aquella mediante la cual emitirán la factura) | |||||
Unique Entity ID¹ de su empresa | |||||
Declaración de uso de tecnología cubierta² (Sí / No) | |||||
Tipo de factura que emitirán (B o C únicamente) | |||||
Responsable a cargo de esta contratación (Nombre, teléfono, email) | |||||
Plazo de ejecución: a. Plazo para el comienzo de obra/preparación (a contarse desde el momento en que reciben de la adjudicación y hasta la fecha de inicio de obra) | |||||
b. Plazo de obra (a contarse desde el momento en que comienzan los trabajos hasta la fecha en que finalizan) |
¹ Si aun no cuenta con uno, vea el instructivo “Requisitos para inscribirse como proveedores del gobierno de los Estados Unidos” disponible en xxxxx://xx.xxxxxxxxx.xxx/xx/xxxxxxx-xxxxxxxx-xxxxxx/
² Si aún no ha realizado esta confirmación, vea el instructivo “Declaración de uso de tecnología cubierta” disponible en xxxxx://xx.xxxxxxxxx.xxx/xx/xxxxxxx-xxxxxxxx-xxxxxx/
Requisito adicional para empresas que ofrezcan productos y/o servicios de Tecnología de Información y Comunicaciones (ICT) y/o Tecnología Operativa (OT):
Cuestionario C-SCRM¹ de Ciberseguridad
El oferente deberá completar e incluir en su oferta el documento adjunto “C-SCRM Questionnaire and C- SCRM Software Producer Attestation Form”, que se completará de acuerdo con las instrucciones indicadas allí. El incumplimiento de este requisito puede resultar en el rechazo de la oferta.
¹ C-SCRM = Cybersecurity Supply Chain Risk Management
Información complementaria:
Para que su propuesta sea tenida en cuenta deberá incluir la siguiente información, la que será utilizada para la evaluación técnica y comercial:
a. Introducción de la compañía/presentación, donde se describan como empresa, los trabajos que regularmente realizan y en qué se especializan, incluyendo información e imagines de proyectos pasados.
b. Evidencia de fortaleza financiera/estabilidad de la organización, a los fines de evaluar sus capacidades y solvencia tanto técnica como comercial.
c. Experiencia corporativa con organizaciones gubernamentales y privadas en programas equivalentes.
d. Referencias comerciales comprobables de los últimos dos (2) años.
e. Enfoque de desarrollo propuesto: Enfoque general y metodología.
f. Gestión detallada y plan de trabajo: diseño, desarrollo e implementación; en donde se describa cómo van a ser realizadas las tareas, con cuántas personas, en qué tiempo, con diagrama xx Xxxxx, qué tipo de maquinarias y materiales serán utilizados para cada trabajo en particular, las medidas y equipamientos de seguridad que serán utilizados, con el objeto de evidenciar la comprensión de los requisitos y alcance del proyecto, así como su capacidad para cumplir con los requisitos técnicos del proyecto/servicio y los plazos establecidos.
g. Propuesta de personal / enfoque de gestión: calificaciones del personal asignado al proyecto. Evidencia de la capacitación y entrenamiento del personal técnico.
h. Soporte técnico: condiciones de garantía, mantenimiento y soporte.
Esta información debe estar compilada en un único archivo, en formato PDF. La Embajada se reserva el derecho de rechazar propuestas que no incluyan esta información.
6. Mantenimiento de Oferta
La oferta deberá mantenerse durante un período de treinta días, contados desde el vencimiento del plazo para su presentación.
7. Garantía
Los servicios realizados tendrán un año de garantía a partir del pago final. Durante dicho plazo el contratista se compromete a efectuar todas las reparaciones y reposiciones que fueran necesarias.
8. Responsabilidad y seguros
El contratista será responsable del cumplimiento de todas las leyes, decretos, códigos, ordenanzas y regulaciones que directa o indirectamente se hallen relacionadas con la ejecución del proyecto, incluyendo disposiciones laborales de cualquier naturaleza, normas de seguridad industrial, etc.
Al momento de presentar la nómina de personal dispuesto para los trabajos el contratista deberá acreditar la cobertura exigida por la ley 24.557 y decreto 1567 (riesgos del trabajo y seguro colectivo de vida
obligatorio) respecto a los operarios destinados a las tareas a desarrollar para lo cual deberá presentar copia del último Formulario AFIP-931 con su consecuente constancia de pago y copia del certificado de cobertura de la compañía de seguros que incluya la nómina de personal cubierta.
Adicionalmente, toda documentación de seguros deberá estar acompañada de una Cláusula de No Repetición en favor de la Embajada de los EE.UU. de Norteamérica.
El contratista será responsable por los daños que produjera a las instalaciones de la Embajada. El costo de reparación de tales daños será descontado del precio del trabajo.
9. Personal del contratista
Todo el personal deberá ser previamente autorizado por la oficina de Seguridad de la Embajada. A tal efecto, la empresa deberá presentar la nómina del personal que destinará para la realización del trabajo dentro de las cuarenta y ocho horas de la notificación de la adjudicación.
10. Aceptación
La presentación de la oferta significa de parte del oferente el pleno conocimiento del proyecto, su lugar de ejecución y aceptación de las condiciones a las que se halla sujeta la presente invitación y posterior adjudicación.
11. Forma de Pago
El pago se efectuará dentro de los treinta (30) días de la satisfactoria prestación del servicio y de recibida la factura correspondiente, mediante transferencia electrónica de fondos (“EFT”).
12. Términos y condiciones adicionales
Esta adquisición está sujeta a las Regulaciones Federales de Adquisición (FAR) y del Departamento de Estado (DOSAR) que se detallan en el anexo al final de este documento.
13. Reserva
La Embajada de los Estados Unidos de América se reserva el derecho de rechazar total o parcialmente alguna o todas las ofertas recibidas o realizar adjudicaciones parciales.
14. Factores de Evaluación de Ofertas y Adjudicación
El gobierno tiene la intención de adjudicar una orden de compra o contrato resultante de esta solicitud al oferente técnicamente aceptable y de precio más bajo que sea un contratista responsable. El proceso de evaluación incluirá lo siguiente
a) Revisión de cumplimiento: El gobierno realizará una revisión inicial de las propuestas/cotizaciones recibidas para determinar el cumplimiento de los términos y condiciones de esta solicitud. El gobierno puede rechazar propuestas que no se ajusten a la solicitud.
b) Aceptabilidad técnica: La aceptabilidad técnica incluirá una revisión del desempeño y experiencia pasados como se define en el punto d) a continuación, junto con cualquier información técnica provista por el oferente con su propuesta/presupuesto.
c) Evaluación de precios: El Gobierno se reserva el derecho de rechazar propuestas que sean irrazonablemente bajas o de alto precio.
d) Determinación de responsabilidad: El Gobierno determinará la responsabilidad del contratista al analizar si el oferente brinda evidencia suficiente respecto de poseer:
i. Recursos financieros adecuados y suficientes para la ejecución de este proyecto, o la capacidad de obtenerlos;
ii. Capacidad para cumplir con el período de ejecución requerido, tomando en consideración todos los compromisos existentes;
iii. Registro satisfactorio de integridad y ética comercial, para lo cual deberán ofrecer referencias comerciales comprobables de sus últimos dos (2) años;
iv. Organización, experiencia y habilidades necesarias o la capacidad de obtenerlas;
v. Equipo e instalaciones necesarios o la capacidad de obtenerlos; y
vi. Sea calificado y sea elegible para recibir una adjudicación según las leyes y regulaciones aplicables.
Factor de evaluación adicional para empresas que ofrezcan productos y/o servicios de Tecnología de Información y Comunicaciones (ICT) y/o Tecnología Operativa (OT):
Factor de evaluación Go/No-Go de C-SCRM
Este factor se evalúa sobre una base go/no-go². El Gobierno evaluará si el Cuestionario C-SCRM y el Formulario de Certificación del Productor de Software C-SCRM presentados cumplen con la definición de las calificaciones de "Go" o "No-Go" para este factor. Las clasificaciones "Go" y "No-Go" y sus definiciones son las siguientes:
Puntaje | Definición del puntaje |
Go | La propuesta cumple con los criterios de los siguientes dos (2) párrafos. El Cuestionario C-SCRM cumple con todo lo siguiente: (1) cumple con las instrucciones del cuestionario C-SCRM; y (2) contiene respuestas "Sí" para todas las preguntas en las Secciones 2 y 3 del cuestionario. Para los proveedores que ofrecen software crítico, el Formulario de Certificación de Productor de Software C-SCRM se completa para cada productor de software y cumple con lo siguiente: (1) se proporciona el nombre del productor de software; (2) se proporciona una descripción de a qué producto o productos se refiere la declaración; y (3) contiene una declaración que certifica que los productos de software enumerados en el artículo número 1.3 de este formulario siguen el Marco de Desarrollo de Software Seguro (SSDF) como se identifica en NIST SP 800-218. |
No-Go | La propuesta no cumple con uno (1) o más de los criterios de los siguientes dos (2) párrafos. |
El Cuestionario C-SCRM cumple con todo lo siguiente: (1) cumple con las instrucciones del cuestionario C-SCRM; y (2) contiene respuestas "Sí" para todas las preguntas en el Cuestionario C-SCRM. Para los proveedores que ofrecen software crítico, el Formulario de Certificación de Productor de Software C-SCRM se completa para cada productor de software y cumple con lo siguiente: (1) se proporciona el nombre del productor de software; (2) se proporciona una descripción de a qué producto o productos se refiere la declaración; y (3) contiene una declaración que certifica que los productos de software enumerados en el punto número 1.3 de este formulario siguen el SSDF identificado en NIST SP 800- 218. |
Definiciones:
¹ C-SCRM = Cybersecurity Supply Chain Risk Management
² Go/No-Go = Xxxx / Xx xxxx
Xx Xxxxxxxx xx xxx Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx en Argentina agradece desde ya su interés en esta licitación. Atte.,
Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx
ANEXO: Términos y condiciones adicionales
CLAUSES FOR PURCHASE ORDERS AND BLANKET PURCHASE AGREEMENTS AWARDED BY OVERSEAS CONTRACTING ACTIVITIES
(Current thru FAC 2023-02, effective 03/2023) COMMERCIAL ITEMS
CYBERSECURITY SUPPLY CHAIN RISK MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS (FEB 2023)
(a)Definitions. As used in this clause:
Covered article - The term "covered article" includes- (1)"Information and Communications technology" which means-
(i)any equipment or interconnected system or subsystem of equipment, used in the automatic acquisition, storage, analysis, evaluation, manipulation, management, movement, control, display, switching, interchange, transmission, or reception of data or information by the executive agency, if the equipment is used by the executive agency directly or is used by a contractor under a contract with the executive agency that requires the use of that equipment, or of that equipment to a significant extent in the performance of a service or the furnishing of a product.
(ii)computers, ancillary equipment (including imaging peripherals, input, output, and storage devices necessary for security and surveillance), peripheral equipment designed to be controlled by the central processing unit of a computer, software, firmware and similar procedures, services (including support
services), and related resources; however, does not include any equipment acquired by a federal contractor incidental to a federal contract.
(2)"Telecommunications Equipment", which means equipment, other than customer premises equipment, used by a carrier to provide telecommunications services, and includes software integral to such equipment (including upgrades).
(3)"Telecommunications Service", which means the offering of telecommunications for a fee directly to the public, or to such classes of users as to be effectively available directly to the public, regardless of the facilities used.
(4)“Cybersecurity Supply Chain Risk”, which means the risk that a person may sabotage, maliciously introduce unwanted function, extract data, or otherwise manipulate the design, integrity, manufacturing, production, distribution, installation, operation, maintenance, disposition, or retirement of covered articles to surveil, deny, disrupt, or otherwise manipulate the function, use, or operation of the covered articles or information stored or transmitted on the covered articles.
(b)Contractor Cybersecurity Supply Chain Risk Management Responsibilities. The Contractor shall take all prudent actions and comply with all Government direction (as identified in paragraph (c)) to regularly identify, assess, monitor, and mitigate cybersecurity supply chain risks when providing covered articles or services affecting covered articles to the Government. The Contractor shall maintain artifacts that document its compliance with this paragraph and shall provide these artifacts to the Government within 48 hours of request.
(c) Supporting Government Cybersecurity Supply Chain Risk Assessments. The Government may perform a cybersecurity supply chain risk assessment at any time during contract administration to identity, assess, and monitor the cyber risks of the Contractor’s supply chain. The Contractor agrees that the Government may, at its own discretion, perform on-site assessments to collect information for the cybersecurity supply chain risk assessment. In performing the cybersecurity supply chain risk assessment, the Government may review any information provided by the Contractor, along with any other information available to the Government from public, unclassified, classified, or any other sources. Examples of information that the Government may collect for the cybersecurity supply chain risk assessment includes the following:
1. Functionality and features of covered articles, including access to data and information system privileges.
2. The user environment where a covered article is used or installed.
3. The ability of a source to produce and deliver covered articles as expected.
4. Foreign control of, or influence over, a source or covered article (e.g., foreign ownership, personal and professional ties between a source and any foreign entity or legal regime of any foreign country in which a source is headquartered or conducts operations).
5. Implications to Government mission(s) or assets, national security, homeland security, or critical functions associated with use of a source or covered article.
6. Vulnerability of Federal systems, programs, or facilities.
7. Market alternatives to the covered source.
8. Potential impact or harm caused by the possible loss, damage, or compromise of a
product, material, or service to an organization’s operations or mission.
9. Likelihood of a potential impact or harm, or the exploitability of a system.
10. Security standards of the supplier as demonstrated by cooperation with assessments.
11. Security, authenticity, and integrity of covered articles and their supply and compilation chain.
12. Capacity to mitigate risks identified.
13. Factors that could lead to inability of the supplier to provide security updates.
14. Factors that may reflect upon the reliability of other supply chain risk information.
15. Any other considerations that would factor into an analysis of the security, integrity, resilience, quality, trustworthiness, or authenticity of covered articles or sources.
(d) Non-Destructive and Destructive Testing. The Government may engage in non-destructive and/or destructive testing of any information system, equipment, and software to determine whether it will negatively affect the security or performance of a Department of State information system.
(e) Novation Agreement Notice. FAR 42.1203 require Government approval of novation agreements. For proposed novation agreements for this contract, the Contractor shall provide any information requested by the Government regarding the proposed successor’s identity and information regarding its supply chain.
(f) Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) Requests. For software, within 10 business days of request by a Department of State representative, the Contractor shall submit a SBOM to a designated representative. This request may be requested on one (1) or more occasions and shall be delivered at no increase in contract price.
(g) SBOM Sharing Notice. The Contractor consents to the sharing of its SBOM data with other contractors, such as tool solution providers, for the sole purpose of mapping against known vulnerabilities.
(h) Notification procedures for cybersecurity supply chain events. When cybersecurity supply chain events occur, the Contractor must contact the Contracting Officer or his/her designee within 12 hours of the event.
(i) Subcontracts. The Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause in all subcontracts and other contractual instruments in support of this contract.
(j) Vulnerability Exploitability eXchange (VEX). The Contractor is required to notify the Department of any discovered software vulnerabilities within 12 hours. Within three (3) days, they shall provide a report using a VEX format.
(k) Attestation following Major Version Change. Critical Software, as defined by National Institute for Science and Technology (NIST) Guidance, that is provided by the Contractor or subcontractors and is modified during the contract’s period of performance by a major version change (e.g., using a semantic versioning schema of Major.Minor.Patch, the software version number goes from 2.5 to 3.0) requires a new self-attestation. For indefinite delivery contract vehicles, this self-attestation must be provided for all critical software available for ordering on the contract vehicle when the software is modified during the contract vehicle’s ordering period of performance by a major version change. The Contractor shall either
(i) post the new attestation in a publicly available internet location within 15 days of the major version change and provide the COR, or Contracting Officer if a COR is not appointed, with the internet link or
(ii) shall contact the COR, or Contracting Officer if a COR is not appointed, and request the agency’s current software self-attestation form and submit it to the Government within 15 days of the major version change. The self-attestation form will contain the following elements: (i) the software producer's name;
(ii) a description of which product or products the statement refers to including the number of the major
version change; and (iii) a statement attesting that the software producer follows secure development practices and tasks consistent with NIST Guidance.
(End of clause)
52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)
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 paragraph (c)(1) in the provision at 52.204- 26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services —Representation, or in paragraph (v)(2)(i) of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products or Commercial Services. The Offeror shall not complete the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services , or any equipment , system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services " in paragraph (c)(2) of the provision at 52.204-26, or in paragraph (v)(2)(ii) of the provision
(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 Xxxx X. XxXxxx 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 Xxxx X. XxXxxx 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 (XXX) ( xxxxx://xxx.xxx.xxx) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for "covered telecommunications equipment or services ".
(d) Representation. The Offeror represents that—
(1) It □ will, □ will not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services to the Government in the performance of any contract , subcontract or other contractual instrument resulting from this solicitation . The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(1) of this section if the Offeror responds "will" in paragraph (d)(1) of this section; and
(2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry , for purposes of this representation, the Offeror represents that—
It □ does, □ does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services , or use
any equipment , system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services .
The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(2) of this section if the Offeror responds "does" in paragraph (d)(2) of this section.
(e) Disclosures.
(1) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded "will" in the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer :
(i) For covered equipment —
(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier , CAGE code, and whether the entity was the
original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or a distributor, if known);
(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and
(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.
(ii) For covered services—
(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or
(B) If not associated with maintenance, the Product Service Code (PSC) of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.
(2) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded "does" in the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer :
(i) For covered equipment —
(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the OEM or a distributor, if known);
(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and
(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.
(ii) For covered services—
(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or
(B) If not associated with maintenance, the PSC of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.
(End of provision)
52.204-25 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING FOR CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVELLIANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)
(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—
Backhaul means intermediate links between the core network, or backbone network, and the small subnetworks at xxx xxxx 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 Xxxx X. XxXxxx 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
(2) Section 889(a)(1)(B) of the Xxxx X. XxXxxx 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 xxxxx://xxxxxx.xxx.xxx. 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 xxxxx://xxxxxx.xxx.xxx.
(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 products or commercial services.
(End of clause)
52.204-26 COVERED TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES- REPRESENTATION (OCT 2020)
(a) Definitions. As used in this provision, “covered telecommunications equipment or services” and “reasonable inquiry” have the meaning provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.
(b) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (XXX) (xxxxx://xxx.xxx.xxx) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for “covered telecommunications equipment or services”.
(c) Representations. (1) The Offeror represents that it [ ] does, [ ] does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument.
(2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry for purposes of this representation, the Offeror represents that it [ ] does, [ ] does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services.
(End of provision)
DESCRIPCION DE LAS LABORES
El Embajador realiza un gran número de eventos de representación en la residencia oficial; la frecuencia de estos es tal, que los dos mayordomos de la Residencia Oficial (ORE por su sigla en inglés) a veces no logran atenderlos de manera efectiva. Por este motivo, la Embajada busca contratar a otro mayordomo e incorporarlo a su staff por la duración del nombramiento del actual Embajador en el país.
El mayordomo proveerá servicios domésticos en la Residencia del Jefe de la Misión (CMR por su sigla en inglés) sito en Xx. Xxx Xxxxxxxxxx 0000, XX 0000, Xxxxxx Xxxxx; desarrollando sus tareas de lunes a viernes, ocho horas por día que pueden fluctuar, generalmente durante las noches, o fines de semana de ser necesario, durante horas organizadas por el administrador de la residencia.
Las responsabilidades incluyen, pero no se limitan a:
- Asistir y ayudar en los eventos de la Residencia, en cooperación con el administrador y los mayordomos asignados a la residencia.
- En ausencia del conserje, asistir en la limpieza y cuidado de las áreas de entretenimiento oficial.
- Cubrir a los dos mayordomos de la residencia cuando sea necesario.
- Preparar la mesa del Embajador y de los eventos oficiales. Servir comidas y bebidas para el Embajador y sus invitados.
- Limpiar el comedor y sala de estar familiar del segundo piso, la oficina del administrador de la residencia y los pasillos del segundo piso.
- Asistir a la mucama en la limpieza de todas las habitaciones, espacios, baños del segundo piso para el Embajador y sus huéspedes.
- Asistir en el lavado y planchado de la ropa y ropa de cama del Embajador y sus huéspedes.
- Lavar y planchar los uniformes del chef, chef xxxxxx, asistente de cocina y mayordomos.
- Realizar otras tareas asignadas dependiendo de las necesidades del momento.