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Proposed Contract with Networking For Future, Inc. to Contract No. CW112165

Proposed Contract with Networking For Future, Inc. to Contract No. CW112165

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Sponsor
at the request of the Mayor
Last action
2025-01-30
Official status
Deemed Approved
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide specific details about the certification of funding availability, only that funds are available within budget authority.

Proposed Contract with Networking For Future, Inc.

The bill proposes a contract modification for Networking For Future, Inc. to continue providing information technology equipment and software under Contract No. CW112165 from March 12, 2025, through March 11, 2026.

What This Bill Does

  • Proposes a contract modification for Networking For Future, Inc. to continue providing IT equipment and software under Contract No. CW112165.
  • Sets the period of performance from March 12, 2025, through March 11, 2026.
  • Specifies that the maximum contract amount for this year is $10,000,000.
  • Includes a statement confirming Networking For Future, Inc. is current with District taxes and within budget authority.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Networking For Future, Inc., which will continue to provide IT services under the contract.
  • The Council of the District of Columbia, which must approve the proposed modification.

Terms To Know

Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Contract
A type of government contract that allows for multiple orders to be placed over a period of time without needing to issue new contracts each time.
Option Year
An additional year added to the original contract term, allowing the government to extend services if needed.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The exact amount paid will depend on how much equipment and software is ordered during this period.
  • Approval by the Council of the District of Columbia is required for the modification to take effect.

Bill History

  1. 2025-01-30 Council of the District of Columbia LIMS

    CA26-0032 Introduced by Chairman Mendelson at Office of the Secretary

  2. 2025-01-30 Council of the District of Columbia LIMS

    Retained by the Council with comments from the Committee on Public Works and Operations

Official Summary Text

Proposed Contract with Networking For Future, Inc. to Contract No. CW112165

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MURIEL BOWSER
MAYOR

January 30, 2025

The Honorable Phil Mendelson
Chairman
Council of the District of Columbia
John A. Wilson Building
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 504
Washington, DC 20004

Dear Chairman Mendelson:

Pursuant to section 451 of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act (D.C. Official Code § 1 -
204.51) and section 202 of the Procurement Practices Reform Act of 2010 (D.C. Official Code §
2-352.02), enclosed for consideration and approval by the Council of the District of Columbia is
proposed Modification No. M0003 to Contract No. CW112165 with Networking For Future, Inc.,
to exercise option year one in the not-to-exceed amount of $10,000,000. The period of performance
is from March 12, 2025, through March 11, 2026.

Under the proposed modification, Networking For Future, Inc., shall continue to provide
information technology equipment and software.

My administration is available to discuss any questions you may have regarding the proposed
contract modification. In order to facilitate a response to any questions you may have, please have
your staff contact Marc Scott, Chief Operating Officer, Office of Contracting and Procurement, at
202-724-8759.

I look forward to the Council’s favorable consideration of this contract modification.

Sincerely,

Muriel Bowser
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GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Office of Contracting and Procurement

Pursuant to section 202(c-3) of the Procurement Practices Reform Act of 2010, as amended, D.C.
Official Code § 2-352.02(c-3), the following contract summary is provided:

COUNCIL CONTRACT SUMMARY
(Option)

(A) Contract Number: CW112165
Modification No. M0003

Proposed Contractor: Networking For Future, Inc.

Contract Amount (Option Period): Minimum: $10
Maximum: $10,000,000

Term of Contract: March 12, 2025, through March 11, 2026
(Option Year One)

Type of Contract: Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity with
payment based upon fixed prices.

(B) Identifying number of the underlying contract, including the identifiers assigned to the
underlying contract by the Council for the base period and any subsequent option periods:

The identifying number of the underlying contract is indicated below:

Base Period: CA25-0614 Minimum: $10
Maximum: $10,000,000

Option Period One: Minimum: $10
Maximum: $10,000,000

Option Period Two: Minimum: $10
Maximum: $10,000,000

Option Period Three: Minimum: $10
Maximum: $10,000,000

Option Period Four: Minimum: $10
Maximum: $10,000,000

(C) A statement that the Citywide Clean Hands database indicates that the proposed contractor is
current with its District taxes. If the Citywide Clean Hands Database indicates that the
proposed contractor is not current with its District taxes, either: (1) a certification that the
contractor has worked out and is current with a payment schedule approved by the District;
or (2) a certification that the contractor will be current with its District taxes after the District
recovers any outstanding debt as provided under D.C. Official Code § 2-353.01(b):

The Contractor is in compliance with tax obligations of the Office of Tax and Revenue and the
Department of Employment Services according to the Clean Hands database report dated
January 13, 2025.

(D) A statement that the proposed contract is within the appropriated budget authority for the
agency for the fiscal year and is consistent with the financial plan and budget adopted in
accordance with D.C. Official Code §§ 47-392.01 and 47-392.02:

The Agency Fiscal Officer has certified that funds for the minimum quantity of ten dollars are
available for FY 2025 and FY 2026 have been budgeted by the agency.

1101 4th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20024
Date of Notice: January 13, 2025 L0013083360Notice Number:
FEIN: **-***9774
Case ID: 18435915

Government of the District of Columbia
Office of the Chief Financial Officer
Office of Tax and Revenue
NETWORKING FOR FUTURE INC
700 12TH ST NW STE 700
WASHINGTON DC 20005-4052

Branch Chief, Collection and Enforcement Administration
Authorized By Melinda Jenkins
To validate this certificate, please visit MyTax.DC.gov. On the MyTax DC homepage, click the
“Validate a Certificate of Clean Hands” hyperlink under the Clean Hands section.
CERTIFICATE OF CLEAN HANDS
As reported in the Clean Hands system, the above referenced individual/entity has no outstanding
liability with the District of Columbia Office of Tax and Revenue or the Department of Employment
Services. As of the date above, the individual/entity has complied with DC Code § 47-2862, therefore
this Certificate of Clean Hands is issued.
TITLE 47. TAXATION, LICENSING, PERMITS, ASSESSMENTS, AND FEES
CHAPTER 28 GENERAL LICENSE
SUBCHAPTER II. CLEAN HANDS BEFORE RECEIVING A LICENSE OR PERMIT
D.C. CODE § 47-2862 (2006)
§ 47-2862 PROHIBITION AGAINST ISSUANCE OF LICENSE OR PERMIT
1101 4th Street SW, Suite W270, Washington, DC 20024/Phone: (202) 724-5045/MyTax.DC.gov

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FROM: AlemayehuAwas Mwae
AgencyFiscalOfficer
DATE: January13,2025
SUBJECT: Certificationof Funding AvailabilityforDCSS Contracts
VENDOR: CW112165 — Networking For Future Inc.
PERIOD: — October1,2024,throughSeptember30,2025
ThisistocertifythattheOfficeofContractingandProcurementallocated$10,000.00initsFY2025budgettocoverpotentialcoststhatmaybeincurredifaminimumorderisnotachievedfortheDistrictofColumbiaSupplySchedule(DCSS)contracts.
EachDCSScontracthasbeenestablishedasanindefinitedelivery/indefinitequantity(IDIQ)contract,andagenciesmayplaceordersagainsteachcontractbymeansofan individualTaskOrder(TO)ordeliveryorder(DO).IfnoordersareplacedagainstaDCSScontract,pursuanttotheDCSSTermsandConditions,clause5,theDistrictguaranteestheminimumorderforeachcontractintheamountof$10.00forthebaseyearandfouroptionyears.AnyadditionalordersplacedontheDCSScontractswillbeencumberedbytheorderingagencypriortoissuance.‘Thereareapproximately420contractorsontheDCSS,anditisestimatedthat$10,000.00wouldbesufficienttocoverthepossibilityofhavingtopay$10.00,uponrequest,tomultiple
contractors.

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TO: NancyHapeman,ChiefProcurementOfficer
OfficeofContractingandProcurement
FROM: AlemayehuAwas‘AgencyFiscalOMG o 4
DATE: January13,2025
SUBJECT: CertificationofFundingAvailal forDCSS Contracts

VENDOR: CW112165 — Networking For Future Inc.
PERIOD:— October1,2025,throughSeptember30,2026
ThisistocertifythattheOfficeofContractingandProcurementwillallocate$10,000.00inits
FY2026budgettocoverpotentialcoststhatmaybeincurredifaminimumorderisnotachievedfortheDistrictofColumbiaSupplySchedule(DCSS)contracts.
EachDCSScontracthasbeenestablishedasanindefinitedelivery/indefinitequantity(IDIQ)contract,andagenciesmayplaceordersagainsteachcontractbymeansofan individualTaskOrder(TO)ordeliveryorder(DO).IfnoordersareplacedagainstaDCSScontract,pursuanttotheDCSSTermsandConditions,clause5,theDistrictguaranteestheminimumorderforeachcontractintheamountof$10.00forthebaseyearandfouroptionyears.AnyadditionalordersplacedontheDCSScontractswillbeencumberedbytheorderingagencypriortoissuance.‘Thereareapproximately420contractorsontheDCSS,anditisestimatedthat$10,000.00wouldbesufficienttocoverthepossibilityofhavingtopay$10.00,uponrequest,tomultiplecontractors.
Availabilityof FY 2026 budgetissubjecttoapprovalof budgetby theCounciland Congress

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION / MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT
1. Contract Number Page of Pages
CW112165 1 1
2. Amendment/Modification Number 3. Effective Date

4. Requisition/Purchase Request No. 5. Solicitation Caption
Information Technology
Equipment and Software
M0003 3/12/25
6. Issued by: Code 5CDH 7. Administered by (If other than line 6)
Office of Contracting and Procurement
DC Supply Schedule
441 4th Street, NW, Suite 330S
Washington, DC 20005

Office of Contracting and Procurement
DC Supply Schedule
441 4th Street, NW, Suite 330S
Washington, DC 20005

8. Name and Address of Contractor (No. street, city, county, state and zip code)

Networking For Future Inc.
700 12th Street NW
Washington, DC 20005

9A. Amendment of Solicitation No.

9B. Dated

X
10A. Modification of Contract/Order No.

CW112165
Code
Facility

X
10B. Dated (See Item 13)

3/12/24
11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS
The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers X is extended. _ is not extended.
Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:
(a) By completing Items 8 and 15 and returning __________ copies of the amendment: (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer
submitted; or (c) BY separate letter or fax which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment number. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO
BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION
OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such may be made by letter or fax, provided each letter or
telegram makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.
12. Accounting and Appropriation Data:
13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS,
IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14
A. This change order is issued pursuant to (Specify Authority): 27 DCMR, Chapter 36, Contract Modifications
The changes set forth in Item 14 are made in the contract/order no. in item 10A

B. The above numbered contract/order is modified to reflect the administrative changes (such as changes in paying office, appropriation data
etc.) set forth in item 14, pursuant to the authority of 27 DCMR, Chapter 36, Section 3601.2.
C. This supplemental agreement is entered into pursuant to authority of: The Changes Clause

X
D. Other (Specify type of modification and authority) Exercise of Option, 27 DCMR, Chapter 20, Section 2008, Exercise of Option

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is _ _ or is not _X_ is required to sign this document.

14. Description of amendment/modification (Organized by USC Section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where
feasible.)
A. Pursuant to section 3.2, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract, Contract Number CW112165 is hereby
modified as follows:

1. The District of Columbia Office of Contracting and Procurement hereby exercises its option to extend the
term of the contract for the period of March 12, 2025, through March 11, 2026 (Option Year One)
with a not to exceed contract amount of $10,000,000.

B. The contractor is bound by Wage Determination No. 2015-4281, revision no. 32 dated 12/23/2024 issued by
The Department of Labor.

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document is referenced in Item 9A or 10A remain unchanged and in full force and effect.
15A. Name and Title of Signer (Type or print) 16A. Name of Contracting Officer

Priscilla Mack
15B. Name of Contractor

(Signature of person authorized to sign)
15C. Date Signed 16B. District of Columbia

(Signature of Contracting Officer)
16C. Date Signed