Aviat Microwave licenses

The contract procures six FIPS 140-2 compliant licenses and upgraded payload encryption for an Aviat Networks microwave system installed on the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest, with delivery required to the Umatilla USFS facility in Pendleton, Oregon, within 60 days of award. The acquisition is structured as a firm-fixed price, total small business set-aside under NAICS 334220, with award to be made on a lowest price technically acceptable basis, prioritizing price after confirming technical compliance with the bill of materials and Section 508 accessibility requirements through a valid VPAT Version 2.1+ Accessibility Conformance Report. The offeror must ensure supply chain integrity per NIST SP 800-161, employing tamper-evident packaging, chain-of-custody controls, and anti-counterfeit measures, while adhering to DoD 5220.22-M for data destruction and secure handling of hardware and removable media. All deliverables must be F.O.B. destination, with the Government conducting final inspection and acceptance at the delivery site, and contractors must provide traceability to OEMs, documented criticality analyses, and countermeasure strategies. Personnel performing work must meet USDA PIV requirements, including NACLC-level background investigations and LincPass eligibility, with security clearances and compliance documentation submitted prior to on-site access. The contract enforces strict cybersecurity protocols through a System Security Plan compliant with NIST SP 800-37 and 800-53, mandates flow-down of all special clauses to subcontractors, and prohibits unenforceable supplier terms such as automatic renewals, indemnification clauses, or restrictions on government procurement rights. Contractors must certify compliance with federal laws including the False Claims Act, Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act, and Executive Orders 14168 and 14173, with failure resulting in termination for default or liability for false certifications. All proposals must include complete documentation of accessibility conformance and SCRM compliance, with no pricing data available in the solicitation, indicating the award will be based solely on technical acceptability and lowest price among qualified small business offerors.