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MURIEL BOWSER
MAYOR
May 7, 2025
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 of2010 (D.C. Official Code§
2-352.02), enclosed for consideration and approval by the Council of the District of Columbia is
proposed Contract No. CW122440 with Carahsoft Technology Corporation in the amount of
$1,305,253.15. The period of performance is from January 31, 2026, through January 30, 2027.
Under the proposed contract, Carahsoft Technology Corporation will provide a remote endpoint
security platform (Zscaler Cloud Security Platform) to enable secure access to systems and
applications residing on public cloud infrastructure and/or District-owned data centers.
My administration is available to discuss any questions you may have regarding the proposed
contract. 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.
Sincerely,
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GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Office of Contracting and Procurement
Pursuant to section 202(c) of the Procurement Practices Reform Act of 2010, as amended, D.C.
Official Code § 2-352.02(c), the following contract summary is provided:
COUNCIL CONTRACT SUMMARY
Standard
(A) Contract Number: CW122440
Proposed Contractor: Carahsoft Technology Corporation
Proposed Contractor’s Principals: Steve Jacyna, Principal
Contract Amount (Base Period): $ 1,305,253.15
Unit and Method of Compensation: Fixed Unit Price
Term of Contract: January 31, 2026 through January 30, 2027
The task order: Firm Fixed Price
Source Selection Method: Request for Task Order Proposal (RFTOP) Against
GSA Schedule
(B) For a contract containing option periods, the contract amount for the base period and for
each option period. If the contract amount for one or more of the option periods differs from
the amount for the base period, provide an explanation of the reason for the difference:
Base Year Amount: $1,305,253.15
Option Period 1 Amount: $1,305,253.15
Explanation of difference from base period (if applicable):
(C) The goods or services to be provided, the methods of delivering goods or services, and any
significant program changes reflected in the proposed contract:
The District of Columbia Office of Contracting and Procurement, on behalf of Office of the Chief
Technology Officer (OCTO), Citywide Information Security (CWITS), is seeking a contractor to
procure a remote endpoint security platform (Zscaler Cloud Security Platform) that provides a
secure connection for remote workforce to the District’s private and internet applications thereby
improving end user experience without compromising security.
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(D) The selection process, including the number of offerors, the evaluation criteria, and the
evaluation results, including price, technical or quality, and past performance components:
On November 27, 2024, the Office of Contracting and Procurement (OCP), on behalf of (OCTO),
(CWITS), received a price schedule from Carahsoft Technology Corporation. This price schedule
was submitted against GSA Contract No. 47QSWA18D008F. The specific details of the price
schedule can be found in the proposed contract.
The price was determined to be reasonable through an evaluation process. It was compared to an
independent government estimate. This process ensured that the price was fair and reasonable.
(E) A description of any bid protest related to the award of the contract, including whether the
protest was resolved through litigation, withdrawal of the protest by the protestor, or
voluntary corrective action by the District. Include the identity of the protestor, the grounds
alleged in the protest, and any deficiencies identified by the District as a result of the protest:
There has been no protest filed in relation to the award of this contract.
(F) A description of any other contracts the proposed contractor is currently seeking or holds
with the District:
According to the OCP transparency portal, the Contractor holds the following contracts in support
of various District agencies.
CW122088 CW110755 CW118397 CW98237 CW115541 CW100261
CW113583 CW114997 CW110757 CW100261 CW111548 CW99488
CW98237 CW99488 CW107764 CW105416 CW105416 CW97927
CW81102 CW105546 CW102181 CW93005 CW102136 CW99034
CW102179 CW73733 CW84471 CW92708 CW72139 CW81102
CW114997 CW114812 CW98237 CW100261 CW98237 CW57663
CW97927 CW86571 CW105416 CW99488 CW97646 CW54351
CW86571 CW99714 CW93005 CW97927 CW98072 CW92708
CW118397 CW110757 CW92708 CW86571 CW85245 CW89681
CW110757 CW107764 CW115541 CW99034 CW73733 CW88223
CW107764 CW102181 CW111548 CW81102 CW93005 CW86957
CW102181 CW84471 CW105416 CW57663 CW84471 CW86571
CW84471 CW98237 CW102136 CW92708 CW57723 CW66577
CW98237 CW100261 CW72139 CW72139 CW71191 CW57663
CW100261 CW105416 CW100261 CW91338 CW81102 CW85745
CW105416 CW93005 CW98237 CW71191 CW80465 CW54351
CW93005 CW92708 CW99488 CW81102 CW89681 CW85245
CW92708 CW115541 CW97927 CW80465 CW85245 CW73733
CW115541 CW111548 CW86571 CW88223 CW73733 CW84471
CW111548 CW105416 CW99034 CW86957 CW84471 CW80465
CW105416 CW102136 CW81102 CW86571 CW72139 CW54351
CW102136 CW72139 CW57663 CW57723 CW71191 CW85245
CW72139 CW100261 CW54351 CW66577 CW81102 CW80465
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CW99488 CW98237 CW92708 CW57663 CW92708 CW73733
CW99034 CW97927 CW89681 CW85745 CW73733 CW84471
CW57663 CW81102 CW73733 CW85245 CW84471 CW72139
CW89681 CW93005 CW54351 CW84471 CW72139 CW57663
CW88223 CW66577 CW71191 CW88223 CW71191 CW85745
CW86957 CW57663 CW81102 CW86957 CW85245 CW73733
CW86571 CW85745 CW80465 CW86571 CW85219 CW72139
CW57723 CW54351 CW89681 CW57723 CW84471 CW66577
CW81102 CW85245
(G) The background and qualifications of the proposed contractor, including its organization,
financial stability, personnel, and performance on past or current government or private
sector contracts with requirements similar to those of the proposed contract:
Carahsoft Technology Corporation, established in 1999, offers a comprehensive suite of products
and services, including standard and extended warranty support, to the Government of the District
of Columbia. This established history and successful delivery of services to a government entity of
similar scale and complexity demonstrate Carahsoft's organizational capacity, relevant experience,
sound accounting practices, effective operational controls, and necessary technical expertise to
successfully fulfill the requirements of this proposed contract.
Carahsoft Technology Corporation has provided proof of their ability and authorization to resell the
requirements of the proposed task order contract in the Unites States and thus has the necessary
production, construction, technical equipment, and facilities to fulfill the requirements of the
proposed contract. Carahsoft has received a satisfactory performance during the similar previous
contract.
(H) A summary of the subcontracting plan required under section 2346 of the Small, Local, and
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Development and Assistance Act of 2005, as amended,
D.C. Official Code § 2-218.01 et seq. (“Act”), including a certification that the subcontracting
plan meets the minimum requirements of the Act and the dollar volume of the portion of the
contract to be subcontracted, expressed both in total dollars and as a percentage of the total
contract amount:
The subcontracting plan is not required because the task order was issued against (GSA).
(I) Performance standards and the expected outcome of the proposed contract:
Carahsoft Technology Corporation performance will be regularly and routinely monitored by
OCTO. The expected outcome is to provide a remote endpoint security platform (Zscaler Cloud
Security Platform), that provides a secure connection for Remote Workforce to the District’s private
and internet applications there by improving end user experience without compromising security.
(J) The amount and date of any expenditure of funds by the District pursuant to the contract
prior to its submission to the Council for approval:
None
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(K) A certification that the proposed contract is within the appropriate 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:
A certification of funding is attached to comply with D.C. Official Code §§ 47-392.01 and 47-
392.02.
(L) A certification that the contract is legally sufficient, including whether the proposed
contractor has any pending legal claims against the District:
The contractor has no pending legal claims against the District. The proposed task order contract
has been determined to be legally sufficient by the Office of the Attorney General.
(M) A certification 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):
According to the District’s Clean Hands Certification dated March 11, 2025, the contractor is
current with its District taxes.
(N) A certification from the proposed contractor that it is current with its federal taxes, or has
worked out and is current with a payment schedule approved by the federal government:
Carahsoft Technology Corporation is current with its Federal taxes according to the Bidder Offer
Form.
(O) (1) A certification that the proposed contractor has been determined not to be in violation of
section 334a of the Board of Ethics and Government Accountability Establishment and
Comprehensive Ethics Reform Amendment Act of 2011, D.C. Official Code § 1-1163.34a; and
(2) A certification from the proposed contractor that it currently is not and will not be in
violation of section 334a of the Board of Ethics and Government Accountability
Establishment and Comprehensive Ethics Reform Amendment Act of 2011, D.C. Official
Code § 1-1163.34a:
According to the Bidder Offer Form, the proposed contractor is not and will not be in violation of
section 334a of the Board of Ethics and Government Accountability Establishment and
Comprehensive Ethics Reform Amendment Act of 2011, D.C. Official Code § 1-1163.34
(P) The status of the proposed contractor as a certified local, small, or disadvantaged business
enterprise as defined in the Small, Local, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise
Development and Assistance Act of 2005, as amended; D.C. Official Code § 2-218.01 et seq.:
The contractor, Carahsoft, is not a certified local, small or disadvantaged business enterprise.
(Q) Other aspects of the proposed contract that the Chief Procurement Officer considers
significant:
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None.
(R) A statement indicating whether the proposed contractor is currently debarred from providing
services or goods to the District or federal government, the dates of the debarment, and the
reasons for debarment:
As of April 8, 2025, the Contractor is not listed on the District of Columbia’s Excluded Parties list
nor registered in the SAM.gov database. The submitted Bidder Offeror Certification does not
indicate the contractor is or has been debarred from providing services to any governmental entities
(S) Any determination and findings issues relating to the contract’s formation, including any
determination and findings made under D.C. Official Code § 2-352.05 (privatization
contracts):
Determination and Findings for Contractor Responsibility
Determination and Findings for Price Reasonableness
(T) Where the contract, and any amendments or modifications, if executed, will be made
available online:
http://ocp.dc.gov.
(U) Where the original solicitation, and any amendments or modifications, will be made available
online:
http://ocp.dc.gov.
1101 4th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20024
Date of Notice: March 11, 2025 L0013783086Notice Number:
FEIN: **-***9693
Case ID: 18495470
Government of the District of Columbia
Office of the Chief Financial Officer
Office of Tax and Revenue
CARAHSOFT TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
11493 SUNSET HILLS RD STE 100
RESTON VA 20190-5509
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
200 I Street Washington, SE, 5th Floor, Washington DC 20003
(202) 727-2277 I Fax: (202) 727-1216
GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Office of the Chief Financial Officer
Government Operations Cluster
MEMORANDUM
TO: Derrick White
Contracting Officer
Office of Contracting and Procurement
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Phil Peng
Agency Fiscal Officer
Office of the Chief Technology Officer
March 26, 2025
Zscaler
Contract Number: CW122440 (Base Year)
Period of Performance: 1/31/2026 to 1/30/2027
Contract Amount: $1,305,253.15
By this memorandum, the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) certifies that the Office of
the Chief Technology Officer (OCTO) has $1,305,253.15 available and reserved in the FY2026
approved Operating Budget to fund the subject contract.
If you have any questions concerning this fund certification, please contact Phil Peng, Agency Fiscal
Officer (AFO) at 202-727-8472
Cc: Angelique Rice, ACFO, GOC
Michael Bolden, Director of Financial Operations, GOC
Stephen N Miller, CTO, OCTO
Carol Washington, Chief Administrative Officer, OCTO
Tehsin Faruk, Chief Operating Officer, OCTO
Abdi Yusuf, Budget Director, OCTO
Mekete Seleshi, Financial Manager, OCTO
3/26/25
400 6th Street NW, Suite 9100, Washington, DC 20001 (202) 727-3400
GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Office of the Attorney General
ATTORNEY GENERAL
BRIAN L. SCHWALB
Commercial Division
MEMORANDUM
TO: Sarina Loy
Deputy Director
Office of Policy and Legislative Affairs
FROM: Robert Schildkraut
Section Chief
Government Contracts Section
DATE: March 28, 2025
SUBJECT: Approval of Contract for Endpoint Security Platform for the Remote
Workforce of the District of Columbia
Contractor: Carahsoft Technologies, Corp .
Contract Number: CW122440
Contract Amount: $1,305,253.15
This is to Certify that this Office has reviewed the above- referenced Contract and that we have
found it to be legally sufficient.
If you have any questions in this regard, please do not hesitate to call me at (202) 724-4018.
______________________________
Robert Schildkraut
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Scope
TheDistrictofColumbiaOfficeofContractingandProcurement,onbehalfofOfficeoftheChief)TechnologyOfficer(OCTO),CitywideInformationSecurity,(CWITS).isseekingacontractortoprocurearemoteendpointsecurityplatform(ZscalerCloudSecurityPlatform),thatprovidesa
secureconnectionforRemoteWorkforcetotheDistrict’sprivateandintemetapplicationstherebyimprovingenduserexperiencewithoutcompromisingsecurity.
GSA ContractNumber
47QSWA18D008F
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Termof Contract
ThebaseyearperiodofperformanceshallbefromJanuary31,2026,throughJanuary30,2027
OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT.
‘The DistrictmayextendthetermofthiscontractforaperiodofOne(1)one-yearoptionperiods,
orsuccessivefractionsthereof,bywrittennoticetotheContractorbeforetheexpirationofthe
contract;providedthattheDistrictwillgivetheContractorpreliminarywrittennoticeofits
intenttoextendatleastthirty(30)daysbeforethecontractexpires.Thepreliminarynoticedoes
notcommittheDistricttoanextension.Theexerciseofthisoptionissubjecttotheavailability
offundsatthetimeoftheexerciseofthisoption.TheContractormaywaivethethirty(30)day
preliminarynoticerequirementbyprovidingawrittenwaivertotheContractingOfficerpriorto
expirationofthecontract.
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IftheDistrictexercisesthisoption,theextendedcontractshallbeconsideredtoincludet
optionprovision.
Thepricefortheoptionperiod(s)shallbeasspecifiedinAttachmentBof thecontract.
Thetotaldurationofthiscontract,includingtheexerciseofanyoptionsunderthisclause,
shallnotexceedTwo(2)years.
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ContractingOfficer(CO)
Contractsmaybeenteredintoandsignedonbehalfofthe DistrictGovernmentonlybyContractingOfficers.Thename,addressandtelephonenumberoftheContractingOfficerforthistaskorderare: HeatherReynolds
OfficeofContractingandProcurement2001 StreetS.E.,Washington,D.C.20003
Telephone: 202-442-7180
E-mail:Heather.reynolds2@de.gov
TheCO istheonlypersonauthorizedtoapprovechangesinanyoftherequirementsofthiscontract.
‘TheContractorshallnotcomplywithanyorder,directiveorrequestthatchangesormodifiestherequirementsofthiscontract,unlessissuedinwritingandsignedbytheCO.
IntheeventtheContractoreffectsanychangeattheinstructionorrequestofanypersonotherthantheCO,thechangewillbeconsideredtohavebeenmadewithoutauthorityandnoadjustment
ContractAdministrator(CA)
TheCA isresponsibleforthetechnicaladministrationofthecontractandadvisingtheContracting
OfficerastotheContractor’scomplianceornoncompliancewiththecontract.Inaddition,theCA isresponsiblefortheday-to-daymonitoringandsupervisionofthecontract,ofensuringthattheworkconformstotherequirementsofthiscontractandsuchotherresponsibilitiesand
authoritiesasmaybespecifiedinwritingbytheContractingOfficer.TheCA forthistaskorder
SuneelCherukuriOfficeoftheChief TechnologyOfficer200IStreet$.E.,Washington,D.C.20003Telephone: 202.741.5008
:-mail:Suneel.Cherukuri@de.gov
ItisunderstoodandagreedthattheCA shallnothavetheauthoritytomakechangesinthe
specifications/scopeofworkortermsandconditionsofthecontract.
Contractorshallbeheldfullyresponsibleforanychangesnotauthorizedinadvance,inwriting,
bytheContractingOfficer,whichmaybedeniedcompensationorotherreliefforanyadditionalworkperformedthatisnotsoauthorized,andmayalsoberequired,atnoadditionalcosttotheDistrict,totakeallcorrectiveactionnecessitatedbyreasonoftheunauthorizedchanges.
InvoicePayment
TheDistrictwillmakepaymentstotheContractor,uponthesubmissionofproperinvoicesatthepricesstipulatedinthiscontract,forsuppliesdeliveredandacceptedorservicesperformedandaccepted,lessanydiscounts,allowancesoradjustmentsprovidedforinthiscontract.
TheDistrictwillpaytheContractoronorbeforethe30thdayafterreceivingaproperinvoi
fromtheContractor.
InvoiceSubmittal
‘TheContractorshallsubmitproperinvoicesonamonthlybasisorasotherwisespecifiedinthe
contract.
TheContractorshallsubmitpaymentrequestswww.vendorportal.de.govbyselectingtheapplicablepurchaseordernumberwhich
theContractor’sprofile.
nelectronicformatthroughtheDC VendorPortal
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Toconstituteaproperinvoice,theContractorshallattachtoallpaymentrequeststheinvoiceandallsupportingdocumentationorinformation.
Insurance
A. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS. The Contractor at itssole expense shallprocure and
maintain,duringtheentireperiodofperformanceunderthiscontract,thetypesofinsurancespecifiedbelow.TheContractorshallhaveitsinsurancebrokerorinsurancecompanysubmitaCertificateofInsurancetotheCOgivingevidenceofthe
requiredcoveragepriortocommencingperformanceunderthiscontract.InnoeventshallanyworkbeperformeduntiltherequiredCertificatesofInsurancesignedbyanauthorizedrepresentativeoftheinsurer(s)havebeenprovidedto,andacceptedby.the
CO.AllinsuranceshallbewrittenwithfinanciallyresponsiblecompaniesauthorizedtodobusinessintheDistrictofColumbiaorinthejurisdictionwheretheworkistobeperformedandhaveanA.M.BestCompanyratingofA-/VIIorhigher.ShouldtheContractordecidetoengageasubcontractorforsegmentsoftheworkunderthis,
contractandwishtoproposedifferentinsurancerequirementsthanoutlinedbelow,then,priortocommencementofworkbythesubcontractor,theContractorshallsubmitinwritingthenameandbriefdescriptionofworktobeperformedbythe
subcontractorontheSubcontractorsInsuranceRequirementTemplateprovidedbytheCA,totheOfficeofRiskManagement(ORM).ORM willdeterminetheinsurancerequirementsapplicabletothesubcontractorandpromptlydeliversuchrequirements
inwritingtotheContractorandtheCA.TheContractormustprovideproofofthesubcontractor’srequiredinsurancepriortocommencementofworkby thesubcontractor.IftheContractordecidestoengageasubcontractorwithoutrequesting
fromORM specificinsurancerequirementsforthesubcontractor,suchsubcontractorshallhavethesameinsurancerequirementsastheContractor.
AllrequiredpoliciesshallcontainawaiverofsubrogationprovisioninfavoroftheernmentoftheDistrictofColumbia.
TheGovernmentoftheDistrictof ColumbiashallbeincludedinallpoliciesrequiredhereundertobemaintainedbytheContractoranditssubcontractors(exceptfor
workers’compensationandprofessionalliabilityinsurance)asanadditionalinsuredsforclaimsagainstTheGovernmentoftheDistrictofColumbiarelatingtothiscontract,withtheunderstandingthatanyaffirmativeobligationimposedupontheinsuredContractororitssubcontractors(includingwithoutlimitationtheliabilitytopaypremiums)shallbethesoleobligationoftheContractororitssubcontractors,and
nottheadditionalinsured,TheadditionalinsuredstatusundertheContraetor’sanditssubcontractors’CommercialGeneralLiabilityinsurancepoliciesshallbeaffectedusingtheISOAdditionalInsuredEndorsementformCG 20101185(orCG 20100704andCG 20370704)orsuchotherendorsementorcombinationofendorsements
providingcoverageatleastasbroadandapprovedbytheCO inwriting.AlloftheContractor'sand itssubcontractors’liabilitypolicies(exceptforworkers’compensationandprofessionalliabilityinsurance)shallbeendorsedusingISOform
CG 20010413oritsequivalentsoastoindicatethatsuchpoliciesprovideprimarycoverage(withoutanyrightofcontributionbyanyotherinsurance,reinsuranceorself-insurance,includinganydeductibleorretention,maintainedbyanAdditional
Insured)forallclaimsagainsttheadditionalinsuredarisingoutoftheperformanceofthisStatementofWorkbytheContractororitssubcontractors,oranyoneforwhomtheContractororitssubcontractorsmaybeliable.Thesepoliciesshallincludeaseparationofinsuredsclauseapplicabletotheadditionalinsured.
IftheContractorand/oritssubcontractorsmaintainbroadercoverageand/orhigherlimitsthantheminimumsshownbelow,theDistrictrequiresandshallbeentitledto
thebroadercoverageand/orthehigherlimitsmaintainedbytheContractorandsubcontractors.
INSURANC|
1.CommercialGeneralLiabilityInsurance(*CGL”)- TheContractorshallprovide
evidencesatisfactorytotheCO withrespecttotheservicesperformedthatitcarriesaCGL policy,writtenonanoccurrence(notclaims-made)basis,on
InsuranceServicesOffice,Inc.(“ISO”)formCG 000104 13(oranotheroccurrence-basedformwithcoverageatleastasbroadandapprovedbytheCO inwriting),coveringliabilityforallongoingandcompletedoperationsofthe
Contractor,includingongoingandcompletedoperationsunderallsubcontracts,andcoveringclaimsforbodilyinjury,includingwithoutlimitationsickness,diseaseordeathofanypersons,injurytoordestructionofproperty,includingloss
ofuseresultingtherefrom,personalandadvertisinginjury,andincludingcoverageforliabilityarisingout ofanInsuredContract(includingthetortliabilityofanotherassumedinacontract)andactsofterrorism(whethercausedbyaforeignordomestic
source),Suchcoverageshallhavelimitsofliabilityofnotlessthan$1,000,000eachoccurrence.a$2,000,000generalaggregate(includingaperlocationorperprojectaggregatelimitendorsement,ifapplicable)limit,a $1,000,000personaland
advertisinginjurylimit,anda$2,000,000,product-completedoperationsaggregatelimit
QUIREMENTS
Thevendorshouldbenamedasanadditionalinsuredon theapplicablemanufacturer’s/distributer’sCommercialGeneralLiabilitypolicyusingInsurance
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ServicesOffice,Inc.(“ISO”) form CG 20 15 04 13 (oranotheroccurrence-based
formwithcoverageatleastasbroad),
OCP shouldcollect,reviewforaccuracyandmaintainallwarrantiesforgoodsand
services.
AutomobileLiabilityInsurance-The ContractorshallprovideevidencesatisfactorytotheCO ofcommercial(business)automobileliabilityinsurancewrittenonISOformCA 00011013(oranotherformwithcoverageatleastas
broadandapprovedbytheCO inwriting)includingcoverageforallowned,hired,borrowedandnon-ownedvehiclesandequipmentusedbytheContractor,withminimumperaccidentlimitsequaltothegreaterof(i)thelimitssetforthinthe
Contractor'scommercialautomobileliabilitypolicyor(ii)$1,000,000peroccurrencecombinedsinglelimitforbodilyinjuryandpropertydamage.
Workers’ Compensation Insurance-The Contractor shall provide evidence
satisfactoryto the CO of Workers’ Compensation insuranceinaccordance with
thestatutorymandatesoftheDistrictofColumbiaorthejurisdictioninwhichthecontractisperformed.
mplayer’sLiabilityInsurance-The Contractorshallprovideevidence
satisfactorytotheCO ofemployer'sliabilityinsuranceasfollows:$500,000peraccidentforinjury;$500,000peremployeefordisease;and$500,000forpolicydiseaselimit
Allinsurancerequiredbyparagraph3 shallincludeawaiverofsubrogationendorsementforthebenefitoftheGovernmentoftheDistrictofColumbia,
CyberLiabilityInsurance-TheContractorshallprovideevidencesatisfactoryto
theContractingOfficerofCyberLiabilityInsurance,withlimitsnotlessthan$2,000,000peroccurrenceorclaim,$2,000,000aggregate.Coverageshallbe
sufficientlybroadtorespondtothedutiesandobligationsasisundertakenbyContractorinthisagreementandshallinclude,butnotlimitedto, claimsinvolvinginfringementofintellectualproperty,includingbutnotlimitedto infringementofcopyright,trademark,tradedress,invasionofprivacyviolations,information
theft,damagetoordestructionofclectronicinformation,releaseofprivateinformation,alterationofelectronicinformation,extortionandnetworksecurity.Thepolicyshallprovidecoverageforbreachresponsecostsaswellasregulatory
finesandpenaltiesaswellascreditmonitoringexpenseswithlimitssufficienttorespond{0theseobligations.Limitsmaynotbesharedwithotherlinesof
coverage.A copyofthecyberliabilitypolicymustbesubmittedtotheOfficeofRiskManagement(ORM)forcompliancereview.
Sexual/PhysicalAbuse& Molestation-TheContractorshallprovideevidence
satisfactorytotheContractingOfficerwithrespecttotheservicesperformedthatitcarries$1,000,000peroccurrencelimits;$2,000,000aggregateofaffirmative
abuseandmolestationliabilitycoverage.Coverageshouldincludephysicalabuse,suchassexualorotherbodilyharmandnon-physicalabuse,suchasverbal,emotionalormentalabuse;anyactual,threatenedorallegedact;errors,omissionormisconduct.Thisinsurancerequirementwillbeconsideredifthegeneral
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liabilityinsuranceincludesaffirmativesexualabuseandmolestationendorsementfortherequiredamounts.Socalled“silent”coverageor“shared”limitsunderacommercialgeneralliabilityorprofessionalliabilitypolicywillnotbeacceptable.
Limitsmaynotbesharedwithotherlinesofcoverage.TheapplicablepolicymayneedtobesubmittedtotheOfficeofRiskManagement(ORM)forcompliancereview.(THISCOVERAGE IS WAIVED IF DCNET/DC GOVERNMENT
EMPLOYEES ARE CONDUCTING THE INSTALLATIONOF THEPRODUCT)
6. CommercialUmbrellaorExcessLiability-TheContractorshallprovideevidence
satisfactorytotheCO ofcommercialumbrellaorexcessliabilityinsurancewithminimumlimitsequaltothegreaterof(i)thelimitssetforthintheContractor'sumbrellaorexcessliabilitypolicyor(ii)$2,000,000peroccurrenceand$2,000,000intheannualaggregate,followingtheformandinexcessofall
abilitypolicies.Allliabilitycoveragemustbescheduledundertheumbrellaand/orexcesspolicy.Theinsurancerequiredunderthisparagraphshallbewritteninaformthatannuallyreinstatesallrequiredlimits,Coverageshallbeprimarytoanyinsurance,self-insuranceorreinsurancemaintainedbytheDistrictandthe
“otherinsurance”provisionmustbeamendedinaccordancewiththisrequirementandprinciplesofverticalexhaustion,
PRIMARYAND NONCONTRIBUTORYINSURANCE
‘Theinsurancerequiredhereinshallbeprimarytoandwillnotseekcontributionfromanyotherinsurance,reinsuranceorself-insuranceincludinganydeductibleor
retention,maintainedbytheGovernmentoftheDistrictofColumbia.
DURATION.TheContractorshallcarryallrequiredinsuranceuntilallcontractworkisacceptedbytheDistrictofColumbiaandshallcarrylistedcoveragesfortenyearsforconstructionprojectsfollowingfinalacceptanceoftheworkperformedunderthis
contractandtwoyearsfornon-constructionrelatedcontracts.
LIABILITY.ThesearetherequiredminimuminsurancerequirementsestablishedbytheDistrictofColumbia.However,therequiredminimuminsurancerequirements
providedabovewillnotinanywaylimitthecontractor’sliabilityunderthiscontract.
CONTRACTOR'SPROPERTY.Contractorsand subcontractorsaresolely
responsibleforanylossordamagetotheirpersonalproperty,includingbutnotlimitedtotoolsandequipment,scaffoldingandtemporarystructures,rentedmachinery,or
ownedandleasedequipment.A waiverofsubrogationshallapplyinfavoroftheDistrictofColumbia,
MEASUREOF PAYMENT.TheDistrictshallnottakeanyseparatemeasuresor
paymentforthecostofinsuranceandbonds.TheContractorshallincludeallofthecostsofinsuranceandbondsinthecontractprice.
NOTIFICATION.TheContractorshallensurethatallpoliciesprovidethattheCOshallbegiventhirty(30)dayspriorwrittennoticeintheeventofcoverageand/orlimitchangesorifthepolicyiscanceledpriortotheexpirationdateshownonthe
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certificate.TheContractorshallprovidetheCO withten(10)dayspriorwrittennoticeintheeventofnon-paymentofpremium.TheContractorwillalsoprovidetheCOwithanupdatedCertificateofInsuranceshoulditsinsurancecoveragesrenewduringthecontract.
I. CERTIFICATESOF INSURANCE.TheContractorshallsubmitcertificatesof
insurancegivingevidenceoftherequiredcoverageasspecifiedinthissectionpriortocommencingwork.Certificatesofinsurancemustreferencethecorresponding,contractnumber.Evidenceofinsuranceshallbesubmittedto:
AtiqullahBabajee
JuniorContractingOfficer
OfficeofContractingandProcurement
OfficeoftheChiefTechnologyOfficer
TheDistrictofColumbiaGovernment200IStreetSESuite5608
Washington,DC 20003
Email:atigullah.babajee(@de.ovCell:(202)409-0199
hutps://octo.de.zov
Pronouns:he/him/his
TheCO mayrequest,andtheContractorshallpromptlydeliverupdatedcertificatesof insurance,endorsementsindicatingtherequiredcoverages,and/orcertifiedcopies
oftheinsurancepolicies.IftheinsuranceinitiallyobtainedbytheContractorexpirespriortocompletionofthecontract,renewalcertificatesofinsuranceandadditionalinsuredandotherendorsementsshallbefurnishedtotheCO priortothedateof
expirationofallsuchinitialinsurance.Forallcoveragerequiredtobemaintainedaftercompletion,anadditionalcertificateofinsuranceevidencingsuchcoverageshallbesubmittedtotheCO onanannualbasisasthecoverageisrenewed(orreplaced),
J. DisclosureofInformation.TheContractoragreesthattheDistrictmaydisclosethe
nameandcontactinformationofitsinsurerstoanythirdpartywhichpresentsaclaimagainsttheDistrictforanydamagesorclaimsresultingfromorarisingoutofworkperformedbytheContractor,itsagents,employees,servantsorsubcontractorsintheperformanceofthiscontract.
K. CarrierRatings.AllContractor'sanditssubcontractors’insurancerequiredinconnectionwiththiscontractshallbewrittenbyinsurancecompanieswithanA.M.
BestInsuranceGuideratingofatleastA-VII(ortheequivalentbyanyotherrzagency)andlicensedinthe District.
Attachments
AttachmentA— StatementofWork
AttachmentB- PriceSchedule
ATTACHMENT A
StatementofWork,
Al
A2
A3
Ad
Scope
TheDistrictofColumbiaOfficeofContractingandProcurement,onbehalfofOfficeoftheChief‘TechnologyOfficer(OCTO),CitywideInformationSecurity,(CWITS),isseckingacontractortoprocurearemoteendpointsecurityplatform(ZscalerCloudSecurityPlatform),thatprovidesa
secureconnectionforRemoteWorkforcetotheDistrict’sprivateandinternetapplicationstherebyimprovingenduserexperiencewithoutcompromisingsecurity
ApplicableDocuments
Notapplicable.
Definitions
Notapplicable.
Background
‘TheDistrictmaintainsseveralcriticalsystemsandapplicationsthathostsensitivedata.Duetothe
currentstateofpandemic,majorityoftheDistrictworkforceisworkingremotelyandrequiresaccesstocriticalsystemstoserveDC residents.Zscalercloudsecurityplatformprovidessecureremoteaccesstosystemsandapplicationsrunningonpubliccloudand/orDistrictowneddata
centers.WithmostoftheDCGovernmentworkforceworkingremotelythissolutionwillprovideseamlessaccesstoDistrictresourceslocatedwithintheDC networkandcloudhostedsystemswhilemaintainingrequiredsecurityandcompliancecontrols.
ThebenefittotheDistrictisapplicationswillneverbeexposedtotheinternet,makingthemcompletelyinvisibletounauthorizedusers.Thisendpointsecuritysolutionenablesrisk-basedprovisioningofapplicationstoaremoteworkforcewithoutexposingapplicationtotheuntrusted
network/Internet..
‘TheDistrictcaneasilyscaleprotectiontoallusers,regardlessoflocation,andminimizenetworkandapplianceinfrastructure.Thisplatformutilizesclientagents
AS — Requirements
AS.1 ContractorwillprovideOCTO CWITS teamwithsubscriptiontoincludethefollowing:
CLIN _| PartNo. Description QTY
ZS-USER-
0001| BIZEDITION. ZscalerforUsers:Business Edition |_20,000
ZPA-ISO-ADV- ZS IsolationforData Protectionfor
0002 | PLUS. PrivateApps: Advanced Plus 100
ZIA-ISO-ADV- ZSIsolationforCyberProtection:0003 | PLUS. Advanced Plus 100
ZCES-SUP-PREM-
0004| PLUS Premium Support Plus 1
0005 | ZDX-ADVANCED_| ZDX Advanced 500
ZCES-SUP-PREM-| PremiumSupport-In-country0006 | INCTRY-ADD- Add-on 1
A$. TheContractorshallwarrantandrepresentthattheservices/goodsareeligibleforthemanufacturer'snormal[andextended]warrantyandsupportwithintheUnitedStatestoAuthorizedUsers.Previouslyowned,damaged,refurbished,remanufactured,counterfeit,"gray
market"orsubstitutethirdpartyitemswillnotbeaccepted.
Theofferingpartyshallprovideevidenceofitsauthorizedreselleragreementorcertificationandisnotpurchasingfromotherthanmanufacturersorstockingdistributorswithitsproposal.
All biddersmust be Directauthorizedresellersand a currentResellercertificatemust be submitted.
Foralldeliveries,pleasesendallshipmentstothefollowingaddressandcontactperson(s):
200 ISt.SE, Washington, DC 20003, 4th Floor
Contactpersons:SuneelCherukuri
suneel.cherukuri@de.gov
ContractAdministrator:Suneel Cherukuri
suneel.cherukuri@de.govOfficeoftheChiefTechnologyOfficer202.741.5008
Allshipmentsforthisorderbespeciallylabeledwiththeword“OCTO-CitywideITSecurity”
AG
DELIVERABLES
CLIN Deliverable Quantity| Format/Methodof DueDate
Delivery
136, SubscriptionID | 2 Email/Electronicshallbe deliveredno
laterthan six (6)
businessdaysfollowing
theBaseYearstartdate
of1/31/2026)
Credentialstothe| 4 Email/ElectronicShallbe deliveredno
Subscriptionfor
eachCLIN,
laterthan six (6)
businessdaysfollowing
theBaseYearstartdate
of1/31/2026)
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ATTACHMENT B:PRICESCHEDULE AND CONTRACT TYPE,
B.1TheDistrictisawardinga Firmfixed-pricecontractinaccordancewith27DCMR Chapter24.
B.2BaseYear-January31,2026throughJanuary30,2027
CLIN [PartNo. Description gry [ur ‘TotalPrice
7S-USER- $52.981001| BIZEDITION ‘ZscalerforUsers:BusinessEdition| 20,000 $1,059,600.00
ZPA-ISO-ADV-_| ZSIsolationforDataProtectionfor1002| PLUS PrivateApps:AdvancedPlus 100| $48.51 $4,851.00
ZIA-ISO-ADV- ZSIsolationforCyberProtection:1003| PLUS AdvancedPlus 100| $48.51 $4,851.00
ZCES-SUP-PREM-1004| PLUS PremiumSupportPlus 1]$162,626.47_|_$162,626.47
1005| ZDX-ADVANCED_| ZDX Advanced 500| $37.84 $18,920.00
ZCES-SUP-PREM-| PremiumSupport-In-country1006| INCTRY-ADD-ON_|Add-on 1]$54,404.68 $54,404.68
BaseYearTotal $1,305,253.15
B.3.OptionYearOne-January31,2027throughJanuary30,2028
CLIN| PartNo. Description gry [up TotalPrice
7S-USER- $52.982001| BIZEDITION ZscalerforUsers:BusinessEdition| _20,000 $1,059,600.00
ZPAASO-ADV-_| ZSIsolationforDataProtectionfor2002| PLUS PrivateApps:AdvancedPlus 100| $48.51 $4,851.00
ZIA-ISO-ADV- ZSIsolationforCyberProtection:2003| PLUS AdvancedPlus 100| $48.51 $4,851.00
ZCES-SUP-PREM-
2004| PLUS PremiumSupportPlus | $162.626.47_|_$162,626.47
2005| ZDX-ADVANCED_| ZDXAdvanced 500| $37.84 $18,920.00
ZCES-SUP-PREM-| PremiumSupport- In-country2006| INCTRY-ADD-ON_|Add-on 1| $54,404.68 $54,404.68
OptionYearOneTotal $1,305.253.15