Egyptian Media Summary Service for U.S. Embassy Cairo Tender, Egypt - 77815165

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Country : Egypt

Summary : Egyptian Media Summary Service for U.S. Embassy Cairo

Deadline : 26 Jan 2023

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Notice Type : Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 77815165

Document Ref. No. : PR11373538YA

Competition : ICB

Financier : Self Financed

Purchaser Ownership : Public

Tender Value : Refer Document

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Tender Details

Tenders are invited for Egyptian Media Summary Service for U.S. Embassy Cairo.

PR11373538YA Solicitation: Egyptian Media Summary Service for U.S.
Embassy Cairo
This serves as a call for proposals from interested parties to provide the U.S.
Embassy in Cairo with a daily translated summary of major news stories and
commentary reported by Egyptian domestic newspapers, television outlets, major
online outlets. If capabilities exist, proposals can also include monitoring of top
domestic social media trends.
A competitive bid would provide U.S. Embassy Cairo with the following,
compiled as one cohesive daily English report delivered Sunday-Friday by
07:00am:
1. Reporting of the top stories and op-eds in domestic newspapers and online
news websites:
a. Categories of article summaries would include but are not limited to:
U.S.-Egypt relations, domestic politics, economy, security and
defense, foreign affairs, and society & culture. Coverage to also
include items from cities/governorates outside Cairo metropolitan
area. The categories and format are subject to change based on
Embassy requirements, to be agreed upon with partner.
b. Individual items will contain the article headline and a brief summary
(2-5 sentences) of the article-s core information.
c. The daily report will include a link to the online article online (when
possible) and/or the page number of the news item. The PDFs of
available newspapers would also be shared with the Embassy.
d. The vendor will monitor at least 10 major domestic print publications
(such as Al-Ahram, Al-Akhbar, Al-Masry Al-Youm, etc) and five (5)
online-only websites (such as Cairo24, Masrawy, Akhbar AlYom).
e. The vendor will advise the Embassy on a monthly basis of current
news opinion trends observed by the vendor.
f. The vendor will make necessary changes as communicated by the
Embassy to the daily summary within 24 hours.
2. Reporting of the top stories and commentaries reported by domestic
television news networks and leading talk shows.
a. Individual items will identify the channel, show, speaker, and context
of the news item, providing a brief summary (2-5 sentences) of the
news item.
b. The vendor will monitor at least seven (7) major domestic television
networks (such as MBC Masr, Sada El-Balad, DMC, TEN, ON,
ExtraNews, etc), including major evening talk shows.
c. Summary items will follow the same categories as print/online items
defined above.
3. If vendor has the capability, reporting of the top social media trends, posts,
and topics in Egypt.
a. Monitoring to include public posts on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram,
and if possible, public conversations on mass messaging apps such as
WhatsApp and Telegram.
b. Vendor would provide 3-5 individual items that report the trend/topic,
basic analytics, and brief analysis of the trend/topic-s significance.
c. Items will follow the same categories as print/online/broadcast items
defined above, defined broadly to encompass the range of potential
trends/topics on social media.
Please be informed that you must, at time of award, have a VALID SAM Account.
Quote deadline: CoB Thursday January 26, 2023.
According to the updated regulation of the US Government related to the NDAA policy, we need
to have a confirmation from all vendors concerning the NDAA compliance in order to continue
doing business with them. Therefore, please confirm by signing and stamping the attached
document that you do NOT provide, or use prohibited (covered) telecom equipment or
service related to any business with the US Government.
The definition of Covered or Prohibited technologies are telecommunications equipment or
services includes all
telecommunications equipment or services produced and provided by Huawei Technologies
Company or ZTE Corporation, and video surveillance and telecommunications equipment or
services produced and provided by Hytera Communications Corporation, Hangzhou Hikvision
Digital Technology Company, or Dahua Technology Company, or any subsidiaries or affiliates
of the five entities. Please see FAR 4.2101 for a complete definition.
Let me know if you have any questions and waiting to have your confirmation ASAP in order
to continue our business relationship.
Please submit your offer to abdelmessihyh@state.gov cc- ing cairocontracts@state.gov
Note: Please always include the PR number in the subject line.
52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain
Telecommunications and Video Surveillance
Services or Equipment.
As prescribed in 4.2105(a), insert the following provision:
Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or
Equipment (Oct 2020)
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 CertificationsCommercial Items. 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 at 52.212-3.
(a) Definitions. As used in this provision—
Backhaul, covered telecommunications equipment or services, critical technology,
interconnection arrangements, reasonable inquiry, roaming, and substantial or essential
component have the meanings provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for
Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.
(b) Prohibition.
(1) Section 889(a)(1)(A) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13,
2019, from procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any
equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a
substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system.
Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to—
(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a
service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or
interconnection arrangements; or
(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic
or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or
otherwise handles.
(2) Section 889(a)(1)(B) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August
13, 2020, from entering into a contract or extending or renewing a contract with an entity that
uses any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or
services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of
any system. This prohibition applies to the use of covered telecommunications equipment or
services, regardless of whether that use is in performance of work under a Federal contract.
Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to—
(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a
service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or
interconnection arrangements; or
(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic
or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or
otherwise handles.
(c) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award
Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards
for "covered telecommunications equipment or services".
(d) Representation. The Offeror represents that—
(1) It □ will, □ will not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services to the
Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract or other contractual instrument
resulting from this solicitation. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information
required at paragraph (e)(1) of this section if the Offeror responds "will" in paragraph (d)(1) of
this section; and
(2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry, for purposes of this representation, the Offeror
represents that—
It □ does, □ does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or use any
equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services. The
Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(2) of this
section if the Offeror responds "does" in paragraph (d)(2) of this section.
(e) Disclosures.
(1) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision. If the Offeror has
responded "will" in the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision, the Offeror shall
provide the following information as part of the offer:
(i) For covered equipment—
(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include
entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the original
equipment manufacturer (OEM) or a distributor, if known);
(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include
brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number;
and item description, as applicable); and
(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and
any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in
paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.
(ii) For covered services—
(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered
telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model
number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item
description, as applicable); or
(B) If not associated with maintenance, the Product Service Code (PSC) of the
service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications
services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the
prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.
(2) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision. If the Offeror
has responded "does" in the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision, the Offeror shall
provide the following information as part of the offer:
(i) For covered equipment—
(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include
entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the OEM or a
distributor, if known);
(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include
brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number;
and item description, as applicable); and
(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and
any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in
paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.
(ii) For covered services—
(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered
telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model
number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item
description, as applicable); or
(B) If not associated with maintenance, the PSC of the service being provided; and
explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant
to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this
provision.
(End of provision)
52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for
Certain Telecommunications and Video
Surveillance Services or Equipment.
As prescribed in 4.2105(b), insert the following clause:
Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or
Equipment (Aug 2020)
(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—
Backhaul means intermediate links between the core network, or backbone network, and the
small subnetworks at the edge of the network (e.g., connecting cell phones/towers to the core
telephone network). Backhaul can be wireless (e.g., microwave) or wired (e.g., fiber optic,
coaxial cable, Ethernet).
Covered foreign country means The People-s Republic of China.
Covered telecommunications equipment or services means-
(1) Telecommunications equipment produced by Huawei Technologies Company or ZTE
Corporation (or any subsidiary or affiliate of such entities);
(2) For the purpose of public safety, security of Government facilities, physical security
surveillance of critical infrastructure, and other national security purposes, video surveillance
and telecommunications equipment produced by Hytera Communications Corporation,
Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Company, or Dahua Technology Company (or any
subsidiary or affiliate of such entities);
(3) Telecommunications or video surveillance services provided by such entities or using
such equipment; or
(4) Telecommunications or video surveillance equipment or services produced or
provided by an entity that the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Director of National
Intelligence or the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, reasonably believes to be an
entity owned or controlled by, or otherwise connected to, the government of a covered foreign
country.
Critical technology means-
(1) Defense articles or defense services included on the United States Munitions List set
forth in the International Traffic in Arms Regulations under subchapter M of chapter I of title 22,
Code of Federal Regulations;
(2) Items included on the Commerce Control List set forth in Supplement No. 1 to part
774 of the Export Administration Regulations under subchapter C of chapter VII of title 15,
Code of Federal Regulations, and controlled-
(i) Pursuant to multilateral regimes, including for reasons relating to national security,
chemical and biological weapons proliferation, nuclear nonproliferation, or missile technology;
or
(ii) For reasons relating to regional stability or surreptitious listening;
(3) Specially designed and prepared nuclear equipment, parts and components, materials,
software, and technology covered by part 810 of title 10, Code of Federal Regulations (relating
to assistance to foreign atomic energy activities);
(4) Nuclear facilities, equipment, and material covered by part 110 of title 10, Code of
Federal Regulations (relating to export and import of nuclear equipment and material);
(5) Select agents and toxins covered by part 331 of title 7, Code of Federal Regulations,
part 121 of title 9 of such Code, or part 73 of title 42 of such Code; or
(6) Emerging and foundational technologies controlled pursuant to section 1758 of the
Export Control Reform Act of 2018 (50 U.S.C. 4817).
Interconnection arrangements means arrangements governing the physical connection of two
or more networks to allow the use of another's network to hand off traffic where it is ultimately
delivered (e.g., connection of a customer of telephone provider A to a customer of telephone
company B) or sharing data and other information resources.
Reasonable inquiry means an inquiry designed to uncover any information in the entity's
possession about the identity of the producer or provider of covered telecommunications
equipment or services used by the entity that excludes the need to include an internal or
thirdparty
audit.
Roaming means cellular communications services (e.g., voice, video, data) received from a
visited network when unable to connect to the facilities of the home network either because
signal coverage is too weak or because traffic is too high.
Substantial or essential component means any component necessary for the proper function
or performance of a piece of equipment, system, or service.
(b) Prohibition.
(1) Section 889(a)(1)(A) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13,
2019, from procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any
equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a
substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system.
The Contractor is prohibited from providing to the Government any equipment, system, or
service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential
component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system, unless an exception at
paragraph (c) of this clause applies or the covered telecommunication equipment or services are
covered by a waiver described in FAR 4.2104.
(2) Section 889(a)(1)(B) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August
13, 2020, from entering into a contract, or extending or renewing a contract, with an entity that
uses any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or
services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of
any system, unless an exception at paragraph (c) of this clause applies or the covered
telecommunication equipment or services are covered by a waiver described in FAR 4.2104.
This prohibition applies to the use of covered telecommunications equipment or services,
regardless of whether that use is in performance of work under a Federal contract.
(c) Exceptions. This clause does not prohibit contractors from providing—
(1) A service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or
interconnection arrangements; or
(2) Telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or permit
visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.
(d) Reporting requirement.
(1) In the event the Contractor identifies covered telecommunications equipment or services used
as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any
system, during contract performance, or the Contractor is notified of such by a subcontractor at
any tier or by any other source, the Contractor shall report the information in paragraph (d)(2) of
this clause to the Contracting Officer, unless elsewhere in this contract are established
procedures for reporting the information; in the case of the Department of Defense, the
Contractor shall report to the website at https://dibnet.dod.mil. For indefinite delivery contracts,
the Contractor shall report to the Contracting Officer for the indefinite delivery contract and the
Contracting Officer(s) for any affected order or, in the case of the Department of Defense,
identify both the indefinite delivery contract and any affected orders in the report provided at
https://dibnet.dod.mil.
(2) The Contractor shall report the following information pursuant to paragraph (d)(1) of
this clause
(i) Within one business day from the date of such identification or notification: the
contract number; the order number(s), if applicable; supplier name; supplier unique entity
identifier (if known); supplier Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code (if known);
brand; model number (original equipment manufacturer number, manufacturer part number, or
wholesaler number); item description; and any readily available information about mitigation
actions undertaken or recommended.
(ii) Within 10 business days of submitting the information in paragraph (d)(2)(i) of this
clause: any further available information about mitigation actions undertaken or recommended.
In addition, the Contractor shall describe the efforts it undertook to prevent use or submission of
covered telecommunications equipment or services, and any additional efforts that will be
incorporated to prevent future use or submission of covered telecommunications equipment or
services.
(e) Subcontracts. The Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause, including this
paragraph (e) and excluding paragraph (b)(2), in all subcontracts and other contractual
instruments, including subcontracts for the acquisition of commercial items.
(End of clause)
52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications
Equipment or Services-Representation.
As prescribed in 4.2105(c), insert the following provision:
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 (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards
for "covered telecommunications equipment or services".
(c)
(1) Representation. 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)

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