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1 FEDERAL RULE (K) - PROHIBITION ON CERTAIN TELECOM AND SURVEILLANCE SERVICE AND <br />1 <br />EQUIPMENT <br />5 <br />(K) Region 4 ESC, as a non-federal entity, is prohibited from obligating or expending Federal financial assistance, <br />to include loan or grant funds, to: (1) procure or obtain, <br />(2) extend or renew a contract to procure or obtain, or <br />(3) enter into a contract (or extend or renew a contract) to procure or obtain, equipment, services, or systems that <br />uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or <br />as a critical technology as part of any system. Covered telecommunications equipment is telecommunications <br />equipment produced Huawei Technologies Company or ZTE Corporation (or any subsidiary or affiliate of such <br />entities) and physical security surveillance of critical infrastructure and other national security purposes, and video <br />surveillance and telecommunications equipment produced by Hytera Communications Corporation, Hangzhou <br />Hikvision Digital Technology Company, or Dahua Technology Company (or any subsidiary or affiliate of such <br />entities) for the purpose of public safety, security of government facilities, physical security surveillance of critical <br />The Respondent certifies that it will not purchase equipment, services, or systems that use covered <br />telecommunications, as defined herein, as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical <br />technology as part of any system. <br />I certify compliance with this attribute. <br />1 FEDERAL RULE (L) - BUY AMERICAN PROVISIONS <br />1 <br />(L) As appropriate and to the extent consistent with law, REGION 4 ESC has a preference for the purchase, <br />6 <br />acquisition, or use of goods, products, or materials produced in the United States, including but not limited to iron, <br />aluminum, steel, cement, and other manufactured products, when spending federal funds. Vendor agrees that the <br />requirements of this section will be included in all subawards including all contracts and purchase orders for work or <br />products under this award, to the greatest extent practicable under a Federal award. Purchases that are made with <br />non-federal funds or grants are excluded from the Buy American Act. <br />Vendor certifies that it is in compliance with all applicable provisions of the Buy American Act. Purchases made in <br />accordance with the Buy American Act must still follow the applicable procurement rules calling for free and open <br />competition. <br />metals such as aluminum; plastics and polymer-based products such as polyvinyl chloride pipe; aggregates such as concrete; glass, including optical fiber; <br />and lumber. <br />I certify compliance with this attribute. <br />1 FEDERAL RULE - REQUIRED AFFIRMATIVE STEPES FOR SMALL, MINORITY, AND WOMEN-OWNED <br />1 <br />FIRMS FOR CONTRACTS PAID FOR WITH FEDERAL FUNDS <br />7 <br />When federal funds are expended by REGION 4 ESC, Vendor is required to take all affirmative steps set forth in 2 <br />CFR 200.321 to solicit and reach out to small, minority and women owned firms for any subcontracting opportunities <br />on the project, including: <br />1) Placing qualified small and minority businesses and women's business enterprises on solicitation lists; <br />2) Assuring that small and minority businesses, and women's business enterprises are solicited whenever <br />they are potential sources; <br />3) Dividing total requirements, when economically feasible, into smaller tasks or quantities to permit maximum <br />participation by small and minority businesses, and women's business enterprises; <br />4) Establishing delivery schedules, where the requirement permits, which encourage participation by small <br />and minority businesses, and women's business enterprises; and <br />5) Using the services and assistance, as appropriate, of such organizations as the Small Business <br />Administration and the Minority Business Development Agency of the Department of Commerce. <br />I certify compliance with this attribute. <br />Page 27 of 34 pagesVendor: Sunbelt Rentals Inc24-15 Addendum 1 <br /> <br />