36C10B23Q0256 Final.pdf

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2. CONTRACT NO. 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE DATE 4. ORDER NO. 5. SOLICITATION NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE

a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NO. (No Collect Calls) 8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL

TIME

9. ISSUED BY CODE 10. THIS ACQUISITION IS UNRESTRICTED OR SET ASIDE: % FOR:

SMALL BUSINESS

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

(WOSB) ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

EDWOSB

8(A)

NAICS:

SIZE STANDARD:

11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13b. RATING

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ IFB RFP

15. DELIVER TO CODE 16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE

17a. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR CODE FACILITY CODE 18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

TELEPHONE NO. DUNS: DUNS+4:

PHONE: FAX:

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN OFFER

18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK BELOW IS CHECKED

SEE ADDENDUM

19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24.

ITEM NO. SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

(Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA 26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only)

27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED.

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN _______________ 29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF. ___________________________________ OFFER COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND DATED ________________________________. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY (BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED SET FORTH HEREIN IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (TYPE OR PRINT) 30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (TYPE OR PRINT) 31c. DATE SIGNED

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION (REV. 2/2012)

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

STANDARD FORM 1449

OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS 79

36C10B23Q0256 07-11-2023

Leanne Kjesbu 884-337-5118 07-18-2023 12:00pm EDT

36C10B Department of Veterans Affairs Technology Acquisition Center

23 Christopher Way Eatontown NJ 07724

X 100

X

541519

N/A

X

See Delivery Schedule

36C10B

Department of Veterans Affairs Technology Acquisition Center

Eatontown NJ 07724

36C10A

Department of Veterans Affairs Technology Acquisition Center Financial Services Center PO Box 149971 Austin TX 78714-8971

See CONTINUATION Page

This solicitation is issued for:

GE Xeleris Software

Point of Contact:

Leanne Kjesbu, leanne.kjesbu@va.gov Contract Specialist

David Sette, david.sette@va.gov Contracting Officer

See CONTINUATION Page

X X

David J. Sette Contracting Officer

36C10B23Q0256

Table of Contents

SECTION A ................................................................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.

A.1 SF 1449 SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES ......................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.

A.2 COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS– CONTINUATION OF SCHEDULE OF

SUPPLIES/SERVICES:

B.1 GOVERNING LAW

B.2 SOFTWARE LICENSE, MAINTENANCE AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT

B.3 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

B.4 PRICE SCHEDULE

B.5 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

C.1 NASA SEWP V RFQ INTRODUCTORY LANGUAGE

C.2 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

C.3 52.204-21 BASIC SAFEGUARDING OF COVERED CONTRACTOR INFORMATION

SYSTEMS (NOV 2021)

C.4 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT

STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS – COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (DEC 2022)

C.5 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000)

C.6 52.227-19 COMMERCIAL COMPUTER SOFTWARE LICENSE (DEC 2007)

C.7 852.203-70 COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING (MAY 2018)

C.8 852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS (NOV 2018)

C.9 VAAR 852.239-70 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

RESOURCES (FEB 2023)

C.10 VAAR 852.239-73 INFORMATION SYSTEM HOSTING, OPERATION,

MAINTENANCE, OR USE (FEB 2023)

C.11 VAAR 852.239-76 INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

ACCESSIBILITY (FEB 2023)

SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS

SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

E.1 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB

1998)

E.2 52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS

AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)

E.3 52.209-7 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (OCT 2018) ... 56

E.4 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS—COMMERCIAL

PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (DEC 2022)

E.5 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

E.6 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEPT 2006)

E.7 852.233-70 PROTEST CONTENT/ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION (OCT 2018)

E.8 852.233-71 ALTERNATE PROTEST PROCEDURE (OCT 2018)

E.9 BASIS FOR AWARD

E.10 QUOTE SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

A.2 COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and an additional solicitation will not be issued.

(ii) This solicitation is a Request for Quotation (RFQ), number 36C10B23Q0256

(iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2023-04.

(iv) Notice of total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside. See 1449 of the RFQ for associated NAICS code and small business size standard.

(v) See Section B in the attached RFQ for the Price Schedule.

(vi) See Section B in the attached RFQ for the Product Description.

(vii) The period of performance is 12 months with four (4) 12-month options. Freight-On-Board (FOB) is Destination.

(viii) The provision at 52.212-1, “Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Products and Commercial Services,” applies to this acquisition.

(ix) The provision at 52.212-2, “Evaluation -- Commercial Products and Commercial Services,” does not apply to this acquisition. See Section E in the attached RFQ for the Evaluation procedures and Basis for Award.

(x) Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, “Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Products and Commercial Services,” with its offer. See Section E in the attached RFQ.

(xi) The clause at 52.212-4, “Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Products and Commercial Services,” applies to this acquisition. See Section C in the attached RFQ.

(xii) The clause at 52.212-5, “Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Products and Commercial Services,” applies to this acquisition. See Section C in the attached RFQ.

(xiii) See Section B in the attached RFQ regarding requirements for Software License, Maintenance, and Technical Support. See PD paragraph 1.3 for Warranty requirements.

(xv) Offers are due by 12:00PM ET on July 18th, 2023. Please see submission instructions in Section E.9 in the attached RFQ.

(xvi) Please contact Contract Specialist Leanne Kjesbu, Leanne.Kjesbu@va.gov, 848-377-5118, or Contracting Officer David Sette, David.Sette@va.gov, 848-377-5041 for information regarding the solicitation.

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS– CONTINUATION

OF SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES:

B.1 GOVERNING LAW

Federal law and regulations, including the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), shall govern this Order. Commercial license agreements may be made a part of this Order but only if both parties expressly make them an addendum hereto, as permitted by FAR 12.212. If the commercial license agreement is not made an addendum, it shall not apply, govern, be a part of or have any effect whatsoever on the Order; this includes, but is not limited to, any agreement embedded in the computer software (clickwrap), any agreement that is otherwise delivered with or provided to the Government with the commercial computer software or documentation (shrinkwrap), or any other license agreement otherwise referred to in any document. If a commercial license agreement is made an addendum, only those provisions addressing data rights regarding the Government’s use, duplication and disclosure of data (e.g., restricted computer software) are included and made a part of this Order, and only to the extent that those provisions are not duplicative or inconsistent with Federal law, Federal regulation, the incorporated FAR clauses and the provisions of this Order; those provisions in the commercial license agreement that do not address data rights regarding the Government’s use, duplication and disclosure of data shall not be included or made a part of the Order. Federal law and regulation including, without limitation, the Contract Disputes Act (41 U.S.C. § 7101 et seq.), the Anti-Deficiency Act (31 U.S.C. § 1341 et seq.), the Competition in Contracting Act (41 U.S.C. § 3301 et seq.), the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C. § 3901 et seq.), Contracts for Data Processing or Maintenance (38 USC § 5725), and FAR clauses 52.212-4, 52.227-14, 52.227-19 shall supersede, control, and render ineffective any inconsistent, conflicting, or duplicative provision in any commercial license agreement. In the event of conflict between this clause and any provision in the Order or the commercial license agreement or elsewhere, the terms of this clause shall prevail. The Contractor shall deliver to the Government all data first produced under this Order with unlimited rights as defined by FAR 52.227-14. Claims of patent or copyright infringement brought against the Government as a party shall be defended by the U.S.

Department of Justice (DOJ) in accordance with 28 U.S.C. § 516; at the discretion of DOJ, the Contractor may be allowed reasonable participation in the defense of the litigation. Any additional changes to the Order must be made by modification (Standard Form 30) and shall only be made by a warranted Contracting Officer. Nothing in this Order or any commercial license agreement shall be construed as a waiver of sovereign immunity.

B.2 SOFTWARE LICENSE, MAINTENANCE AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT

(1). Definitions.

a) Licensee. The term “licensee” shall mean the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (“VA”) and is synonymous with “Government.”

b) Licensor. The term “licensor” shall mean the Contractor having the necessary license or ownership rights to deliver license, software maintenance and support of the computer software being acquired.

The term “Contractor” is the party identified in Block 17a on the SF1449. If the Contractor is a reseller and not the Licensor, the Contractor remains responsible for performance under this Contract/Order.

c) Software. The term “software” shall mean the licensed computer software product(s) cited in the Schedule of Supplies/Services.

d) Maintenance. The term “maintenance” is the process of enhancing and optimizing software, as well as remedying defects. It shall include all new fixes, patches, releases, updates, versions and upgrades, as further defined below.

e) Technical Support. The term “technical support” refers to the range of services providing assistance for the software via the telephone, email, a website or otherwise.

f) Release or Update. The term “release” or “update” are terms that refer to a revision of software that contains defect corrections, minor enhancements or improvements of the software’s functionality. This is usually designated by a change in the number to the right of the decimal point (e.g., from Version 5.3 to 5.4). An example of an update is the addition of new hardware.

g) Version or Upgrade. The term “version” or “upgrade” are terms that refer to a revision of software that contains new or improved functionality. This is usually designated by a change in the number to the left of the decimal point (e.g., from Version 5.4 to 6).

(2). Software License.

a) Unless otherwise stated in the Schedule of Supplies/Services, the

Performance Work Statement or Product Description, the software license provided to the Government is a perpetual, nonexclusive license to use the software.

b) The Government may use the software in a networked environment.

c) Any dispute regarding the license grant or usage limitations shall be resolved in accordance with the Disputes Clause incorporated in FAR 52.212-4(d).

d) All limitations of software usage are expressly stated in the Schedule of Supplies/Services and the Performance Work Statement/Product Description.

(3). Software Maintenance and Technical Support.

a) If the Government desires to continue software maintenance and support beyond the period of performance identified in this Contract/Order, the Government will issue a separate contract or order for maintenance and support. Conversely, if a contract or order for continuing software maintenance and technical support is not received, the Contractor is neither authorized nor permitted to renew any of the previously furnished services.

b) The Contractor shall provide software support services, which includes periodic updates, enhancements and corrections to the software, and reasonable technical support, all of which are customarily provided by the Contractor to its commercial customers so as to cause the software to perform according to its specifications, documentation or demonstrated claims.

c) Any telephone support provided by Contractor shall be at no additional cost.

d) The Contractor shall provide all maintenance services in a timely manner in accordance with the Contractor’s customary practice or as defined in the Performance Work Statement or Product Description.

However, prolonged delay (exceeding 2 business days) in resolving software problems will be noted in the Government’s various past performance records on the Contractor (e.g., www.cpars.gov).

e) If the Government allows the maintenance and support to lapse and subsequently wishes to reinstate it, any reinstatement fee charged shall not exceed the amounts that would have been charged if the Government had not allowed the subscription to lapse.

(4). Disabling Software Code. The Government requires delivery of computer software that does not contain any code that will, upon the occurrence or the nonoccurrence of any event, disable the software. Such code includes but is not limited to a computer virus, restrictive key, node lock, time-out or other function, whether implemented by electronic, mechanical, or other means, which limits or hinders the use or access to any computer software based on residency on a specific hardware configuration, frequency of duration of use, or other limiting criteria. If any such disabling code is present, the Contractor agrees to indemnify the Government for all damages suffered as a result of a disabling caused by such code, and the contractor agrees to remove such code upon the Government’s request at no extra cost to the Government. Inability of the Contractor to remove the disabling software code will be considered an inexcusable delay and a material breach of contract, and the Government may exercise its right to terminate for cause. In addition, the Government is permitted to remove the code as it deems appropriate and charge the Contractor for consideration for the time and effort expended in removing the code.

(5). Manuals and Publications. Upon Government request, the Contractor shall furnish the most current version of the user manual and publications for all products/services provided under this Contract/Order at no cost.

http://www.cpars.gov/

B.3 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

(continuation from Standard Form 1449, block 18A.)

1. Contract Administration: All contract administration matters will be handled by the following individuals:

a. CONTRACTOR: TBD

b. GOVERNMENT: Contracting Officer 36C10B David Sette David.Sette@va.gov

Department of Veterans Affairs Technology Acquisition Center

Eatontown, NJ 07724

2. CONTRACTOR REMITTANCE ADDRESS: All payments by the Government to the contractor will be made in accordance with:

[X] 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - System for Award

Management, or

3. INVOICES: Invoices shall be submitted in arrears:

a. Quarterly []

b. Semi-Annually []

c. Other [X] Upon Government Acceptance of services and associated

Deliverables in Section B.4

4. GOVERNMENT INVOICE ADDRESS: All Invoices from the contractor shall be submitted electronically in accordance with VAAR Clause 852.232-72 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests.

5. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS: The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the Solicitation numbered and dated as follows:

AMENDMENT NO DATE

6. Please note the Government’s SDVOSB/VOSB verification/certification transitioned from the Veterans Information Pages (VIP) to SBA’s Veterans Small Business Certification (VetCert) --https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/. Vendors must ensure they are in VetCert as VA will be using that system to complete all SDVOSB/VOSB status checks required. References to “VIP” or “VIP-listed” should be treated as “VetCert” or “VetCert-listed” throughout the document in all clauses/provisions/etc.

B.4 PRICE SCHEDULE

Inspection/Acceptance//F.O.B: Destination.

NOTE: In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 25.401(a)(1), the subject procurement is exempt from the requirements of the Trade Agreements Act (TAA). Accordingly, Non-TAA compliant items may be quoted for this procurement, and ultimately delivered under any resulting order.

BASE PERIOD

The period of performance shall be 12 months from date of Award.

Contract Line- Item Number

(CLIN)

Description Qty Unit Unit Price Total Price

0001 VIRTUAL MI SMARTSUB - 10

USERS IAW PD Sections 1.1, 1.2, and

1.5 through 1.8.

PSC: DA10

2 EACH

(EA)

0002 VIRTUAL MI SMARTSUB PER

PACKAGE IAW PD Sections 1.1, 1.2, and 1.5 through 1.8.

PSC: DA10

1 EA $ $

0003 TIP SPECT/CT SYSTEM TRAINING

- ONSITE 12 DAYS IAW PD Sections 1.1, 1.2, and 1.5 through 1.8.

PSC: DA10

1 EA $ $

0004 VIRTUAL MI SMARTSUB

UNLIMITED IAW PD Sections 1.1, 1.2, and 1.5 through 1.8.

PSC: DA10

1 EA $ $

0005 XELERIS V SMART

SUBSCRIPTION – US IAW PD

Sections 1.1, 1.2, and 1.5 through 1.8.

PSC: DA10

2 EA $ $

0006 XELERIS V SS - 5 USERS (4TH AND

5TH) IAW PD Sections 1.1, 1.2, and

1.5 through 1.8.

PSC: DA10

2 EA $ $

0007 XELERIS V SS - 10 USERS (6TH TO

10TH) IAW PD Sections 1.1, 1.2, and

1.5 through 1.8.

PSC: DA10

2 EA $ $

0008 XELERIS V SS FOR 5 YEARS IAW

PD Sections 1.1, 1.2, and 1.5 through 1.8.

PSC: DA10

2 EA $ $

0009 XELERIS V SS CEDARS SPECT

DELUXE - 3 USERS (1ST TO 3RD)

IAW PD Sections 1.1, 1.2, and 1.5 through 1.8.

PSC: DA10

1 EA $ $

0010 XELERIS V SS CEDARS SPECT

DELUXE - 5 USERS (4TH AND 5TH)

IAW PD Sections 1.1, 1.2, and 1.5 through 1.8.

PSC: DA10

1 EA $ $

0011 XELERIX V SS CEDARS SPECT

DELUXE - 10 USERS (6TH TO

10TH) IAW PD Sections 1.1, 1.2, and

1.5 through 1.8.

PSC: DA10

1 EA $ $

0012 MI SMART SUBSCRIPTION

IMPLEMENTATION IAW PD

Sections 1.1, 1.2, and 1.5 through 1.8.

PSC: DA10

2 EA $ $

0013 XELERIS V SS ADVANCED RECON

PACKAGE IAW PD Sections 1.1, 1.2, and 1.5 through 1.8.

PSC: DA10

1 EA $ $

0014 XELERIS V SS CARDIO PACKAGE

IAW PD Sections 1.1, 1.2, and 1.5 through 1.8.

PSC: DA10

1 EA $ $

0015 XELERIS V SS NEUROLOGY

PACKAGE IAW PD Sections 1.1, 1.2, and 1.5 through 1.8.

PSC: DA10

1 EA $ $

0016 XELERIS V SS QUANTIFICATION

PACKAGE IAW PD Sections 1.1, 1.2, and 1.5 through 1.8.

PSC: DA10

1 EA $ $

0017 XELERIS V SS DOSIMETRY

PACKAGE - USA IAW PD Sections 1.1, 1.2, and 1.5 through 1.8.

PSC: DA10

1 EA $ $

0018 XELERIS V SS QUANTEM IAW PD

Sections 1.1, 1.2, and 1.5 through 1.8.

PSC: DA10

1 EA $ $

0019 XELERIS V SS EXINI BONE IAW

PD Sections 1.1, 1.2, and 1.5 through 1.8.

PSC: DA10

1 EA $ $

0020 SMART SUBSCRIPTION - XELERIS

V BASE - 10 USERS IAW PD

Sections 1.1, 1.2, and 1.5 through 1.8.

PSC: DA10

2 EA $ $

0021 SMART SUBSCRIPTION - XELERIS

V CARDIAC 3RD PARTY

PACKAGE IAW PD Sections 1.1, 1.2, and 1.5 through 1.8.

PSC: DA10

0022 SMART SUBSCRIPTION - XELERIS 1 EA $ $

V CEDARS ADD-ON IAW PD

Sections 1.1, 1.2, and 1.5 through 1.8.

PSC: DA10

0023 SMART SUBSCRIPTION

APPLICATIONS TRAINING - 48

CREDITS IAW PD Sections 1.1, 1.2, and 1.5 through 1.8.

PSC: DA10

1 EA $ $

0024 SMART SUBSCRIPTION - XELERIS

V UNLIMITED IAW PD Sections 1.1, 1.2, and 1.5 through 1.8.

PSC: DA10

1 EA $ $

0025 SMART SUBSCRIPTION - XELERIS

V EXINI BONE ADD-ON IAW PD

Sections 1.1, 1.2, and 1.5 through 1.8.

PSC: DA10

1 EA $ $

0026 SMART SUBSCRIPTION - XELERIS

V QUANTEM ADD-ON IAW PD

Sections 1.1, 1.2, and 1.5 through 1.8.

PSC: DA10

1 EA $ $

0027 Implementation Activities IAW PD Section. 1.3 PoP: 2 months from date of award.

PSC: DA10

1 LO $ $

0028 Training IAW PD Section 1.4.

PoP: 6 months from date of award.

PSC: DA10

1 LO $ $

TOTAL BASE PERIOD $

OPTION PERIOD 1

This 12-month option period may be exercised in accordance with FAR 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (MAR 2000). Work shall not commence until, and unless, a formal modification is issued by the Contracting Officer. If exercised, this option shall be 12-months commencing immediately after expiration of the Base Period.

Contract Line- Item Number

(CLIN)

Description Qty Unit Unit Price Total Price

1001 SMART SUBSCRIPTION - XELERIS

V BASE - 10 USERS IAW PD

Sections 1.1, 1.2, and 1.5 through 1.8.

PSC: DA10

2 EA $ $

1002 SMART SUBSCRIPTION - XELERIS

V CARDIAC 3RD PARTY

PACKAGE IAW PD Sections 1.1, 1.2, and 1.5 through 1.8.

PSC: DA10

1 EA $ $

1003 SMART SUBSCRIPTION - XELERIS

V CEDARS ADD-ON IAW PD

Sections 1.1, 1.2, and 1.5 through 1.8.

1004 SMART SUBSCRIPTION 1 EA $ $

APPLICATIONS TRAINING - 48

CREDITS IAW PD Sections 1.1, 1.2, and 1.5 through 1.8.

PSC: DA10

1005 SMART SUBSCRIPTION - XELERIS

V UNLIMITED IAW PD Sections 1.1, 1.2, and 1.5 through 1.8.

PSC: DA10

1 EA $ $

1006 SMART SUBSCRIPTION - XELERIS

V EXINI BONE ADD-ON IAW PD

Sections 1.1, 1.2, and 1.5 through 1.8.

PSC: DA10

1 EA $ $

1007 SMART SUBSCRIPTION - XELERIS

V QUANTEM ADD-ON IAW PD

Sections 1.1, 1.2, and 1.5 through 1.8.

PSC: DA10

1 EA $ $

TOTAL OPTION PERIOD 1 $

OPTION PERIOD 2

This 12-month option period may be exercised in accordance with FAR 52.217-9, Option to Extend the

Term of the Contract (MAR 2000). Work shall not commence until, and unless, a formal modification is issued by the Contracting Officer. If exercised, this option shall be 12-months commencing immediately after expiration of Option Period 1.

(CLIN)

Description Qty Unit Unit Price Total Price

2001 SMART SUBSCRIPTION - XELERIS

V BASE - 10 USERS IAW PD

Sections 1.1, 1.2, and 1.5 through 1.8.

PSC: DA10

2 EA $ $

2002 SMART SUBSCRIPTION - XELERIS

V CARDIAC 3RD PARTY

PACKAGE IAW PD Sections 1.1, 1.2, and 1.5 through 1.8.

PSC: DA10

1 EA $ $

2003 SMART SUBSCRIPTION - XELERIS

V CEDARS ADD-ON IAW PD

Sections 1.1, 1.2, and 1.5 through 1.8.

PSC: DA10

1 EA $ $

2004 SMART SUBSCRIPTION

APPLICATIONS TRAINING - 48

CREDITS IAW PD Sections 1.1, 1.2, and 1.5 through 1.8.

PSC: DA10

1 EA $ $

2005 SMART SUBSCRIPTION - XELERIS

V UNLIMITED IAW PD Sections 1.1, 1.2, and 1.5 through 1.8.

PSC: DA10

1 EA $ $

2006 SMART SUBSCRIPTION - XELERIS

V EXINI BONE ADD-ON IAW PD

Sections 1.1, 1.2, and 1.5 through 1.8.

PSC: DA10

2007 SMART SUBSCRIPTION - XELERIS

V QUANTEM ADD-ON IAW PD

Sections 1.1, 1.2, and 1.5 through 1.8.

PSC: DA10

1 EA $ $

TOTAL OPTION PERIOD 2 $

OPTION PERIOD 3

This 12-month option period may be exercised in accordance with FAR 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (MAR 2000). Work shall not commence until, and unless, a formal modification is issued by the Contracting Officer. If exercised, this option shall be 12-months commencing immediately after expiration of Option Period 2.

(CLIN)

Description Qty Unit Unit Price Total Price

3001 SMART SUBSCRIPTION - XELERIS

V BASE - 10 USERS IAW PD

Sections 1.1, 1.2, and 1.5 through 1.8.

PSC: DA10

2 EA $ $

3002 SMART SUBSCRIPTION - XELERIS

V CARDIAC 3RD PARTY

PACKAGE IAW PD Sections 1.1, 1.2, and 1.5 through 1.8.

PSC: DA10

1 EA $ $

3003 SMART SUBSCRIPTION - XELERIS

V CEDARS ADD-ON IAW PD

Sections 1.1, 1.2, and 1.5 through 1.8.

PSC: DA10

1 EA $ $

3004 SMART SUBSCRIPTION

APPLICATIONS TRAINING - 48

CREDITS IAW PD Sections 1.1, 1.2, and 1.5 through 1.8.

PSC: DA10

1 EA $ $

3005 SMART SUBSCRIPTION - XELERIS

V UNLIMITED IAW PD Sections 1.1, 1.2, and 1.5 through 1.8.

PSC: DA10

1 EA $ $

3006 SMART SUBSCRIPTION - XELERIS

V EXINI BONE ADD-ON IAW PD

Sections 1.1, 1.2, and 1.5 through 1.8.

PSC: DA10

1 EA $ $

3007 SMART SUBSCRIPTION - XELERIS

V QUANTEM ADD-ON IAW PD

Sections 1.1, 1.2, and 1.5 through 1.8.

PSC: DA10

1 EA $ $

TOTAL OPTION PERIOD 3 $

OPTION PERIOD 4

This 12-month option period may be exercised in accordance with FAR 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (MAR 2000). Work shall not commence until, and unless, a formal modification is issued by the Contracting Officer. If exercised, this option shall be 12-months commencing immediately

GRAND TOTAL – BASE plus all Option Periods $ after expiration of Option Period 3.

(CLIN)

Description Qty Unit Unit Price Total Price

4001 SMART SUBSCRIPTION - XELERIS

V BASE - 10 USERS IAW PD

Sections 1.1, 1.2, and 1.5 through 1.8.

PSC: DA10

2 EA $ $

4002 SMART SUBSCRIPTION - XELERIS

V CARDIAC 3RD PARTY

PACKAGE IAW PD Sections 1.1, 1.2, and 1.5 through 1.8.

PSC: DA10

1 EA $ $

4003 SMART SUBSCRIPTION - XELERIS

V CEDARS ADD-ON IAW PD

Sections 1.1, 1.2, and 1.5 through 1.8.

PSC: DA10

1 EA $ $

4004 SMART SUBSCRIPTION

APPLICATIONS TRAINING - 48

CREDITS IAW PD Sections 1.1, 1.2, and 1.5 through 1.8.

PSC: DA10

1 EA $ $

4005 SMART SUBSCRIPTION - XELERIS

V UNLIMITED IAW PD Sections 1.1, 1.2, and 1.5 through 1.8.

PSC: DA10

1 EA $ $

4006 SMART SUBSCRIPTION - XELERIS

V EXINI BONE ADD-ON IAW PD

Sections 1.1, 1.2, and 1.5 through 1.8.

PSC: DA10

1 EA $ $

4007 SMART SUBSCRIPTION - XELERIS

V QUANTEM ADD-ON IAW PD

Sections 1.1, 1.2, and 1.5 through 1.8.

PSC: DA10

TOTAL OPTION PERIOD 4 $

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION (PD)

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) 15

VISN 15 Xeleris

Date: 12/01/2022

VA-23-00031757

PD Version Number: 1.0

B.5 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

1.0 PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS

Veterans Integrated Services Network (VISN) 15 is seeking an upgrade and continued maintenance services to existing GE Xeleris platforms in various VISN 15 facilities to meet VA Security requirements. VISN 15’s requirements for this upgrade, licensing, and support are outlined below. The period of performance shall be 12 months from installation with four (4) option years.

1.1 BASE REQUIREMENTS

• VISN 15 requires a GE Xeleris upgrade to the newest available version at time of purchase.

• This procurement shall be supported by smart licensing that entitles VISN 15 to upgrades as new versions of the software are released and approved by VA for deployment via the Technical Reference Manual (TRM) platform and Enterprise Risk Assessment (ERA) requirements.

• VISN 15 requires 20 concurrent user licenses for the Xeleris platform and additional licensing for advanced applications for Cedars, Advanced Recon, Cardiology, Neurology, Quantification, Dosimetry, Quantem, and Exini Bone.

• Vendor shall provide training for Admins, Super Users, and Clinical Users utilizing the Xeleris platform via 12 days of on-site training.

• Annual recurring training shall be offered as part of the Option Years of the Contract.

• Vendor shall provide all integration services, licensing, and interface devices necessary to implement this system with the Cerner EHR.

The below part descriptions and quantities outline the GE Xeleris specific needs of VISN 15:

BASE YEAR QUANTITY

VIRTUAL MI SMARTSUB - 10 USERS 2

VIRTUAL MI SMARTSUB PER PACKAGE 1

TIP SPECT/CT SYSTEM TRAINING - ONSITE 12 DAYS 1

VIRTUAL MI SMARTSUB UNLIMITED 1

XELERIS V SMART SUBSCRIPTION - US 2

XELERIS V SS - 5 USERS (4TH AND 5TH) 2

XELERIS V SS - 10 USERS (6TH TO 10TH) 2

XELERIS V SS FOR 5 YEARS 2

XELERIS V SS CEDARS SPECT DELUXE - 3 USERS (1ST TO 3RD) 1

XELERIS V SS CEDARS SPECT DELUXE - 5 USERS (4TH AND 5TH) 1

XELERIX V SS CEDARS SPECT DELUXE - 10 USERS (6TH TO 10TH) 1

MI SMART SUBSCRIPTION IMPLEMENTATION 2

XELERIS V SS ADVANCED RECON PACKAGE 1

XELERIS V SS CARDIO PACKAGE 1

XELERIS V SS NEUROLOGY PACKAGE 1

XELERIS V SS QUANTIFICATION PACKAGE 1

XELERIS V SS DOSIMETRY PACKAGE - USA 1

XELERIS V SS QUANTEM 1

XELERIS V SS EXINI BONE 1

SMART SUBSCRIPTION - XELERIS V BASE - 10 USERS 2

SMART SUBSCRIPTION - XELERIS V CARDIAC 3RD PARTY PACKAGE 1

SMART SUBSCRIPTION - XELERIS V CEDARS ADD-ON 1

SMART SUBSCRIPTION APPLICATIONS TRAINING - 48 CREDITS 1

SMART SUBSCRIPTION - XELERIS V UNLIMITED 1

SMART SUBSCRIPTION - XELERIS V EXINI BONE ADD-ON 1

SMART SUBSCRIPTION - XELERIS V QUANTEM ADD-ON 1

OPTION YEAR ONE

SMART SUBSCRIPTION - XELERIS V BASE - 10 USERS 2

SMART SUBSCRIPTION - XELERIS V CARDIAC 3RD PARTY PACKAGE 1

SMART SUBSCRIPTION - XELERIS V CEDARS ADD-ON 1

SMART SUBSCRIPTION APPLICATIONS TRAINING - 48 CREDITS 1

SMART SUBSCRIPTION - XELERIS V UNLIMITED 1

SMART SUBSCRIPTION - XELERIS V EXINI BONE ADD-ON 1

SMART SUBSCRIPTION - XELERIS V QUANTEM ADD-ON 1

OPTION YEAR TWO

SMART SUBSCRIPTION - XELERIS V BASE - 10 USERS 2

SMART SUBSCRIPTION - XELERIS V CARDIAC 3RD PARTY PACKAGE 1

SMART SUBSCRIPTION - XELERIS V CEDARS ADD-ON 1

SMART SUBSCRIPTION APPLICATIONS TRAINING - 48 CREDITS 1

SMART SUBSCRIPTION - XELERIS V UNLIMITED 1

SMART SUBSCRIPTION - XELERIS V EXINI BONE ADD-ON 1

SMART SUBSCRIPTION - XELERIS V QUANTEM ADD-ON 1

OPTION YEAR THREE

SMART SUBSCRIPTION - XELERIS V BASE - 10 USERS 2

SMART SUBSCRIPTION - XELERIS V CARDIAC 3RD PARTY PACKAGE 1

SMART SUBSCRIPTION - XELERIS V CEDARS ADD-ON 1

SMART SUBSCRIPTION APPLICATIONS TRAINING - 48 CREDITS 1

SMART SUBSCRIPTION - XELERIS V UNLIMITED 1

SMART SUBSCRIPTION - XELERIS V EXINI BONE ADD-ON 1

SMART SUBSCRIPTION - XELERIS V QUANTEM ADD-ON 1

OPTION YEAR FOUR

SMART SUBSCRIPTION - XELERIS V BASE - 10 USERS 2

SMART SUBSCRIPTION - XELERIS V CARDIAC 3RD PARTY PACKAGE 1

SMART SUBSCRIPTION - XELERIS V CEDARS ADD-ON 1

SMART SUBSCRIPTION APPLICATIONS TRAINING - 48 CREDITS 1

SMART SUBSCRIPTION - XELERIS V UNLIMITED 1

SMART SUBSCRIPTION - XELERIS V EXINI BONE ADD-ON 1

SMART SUBSCRIPTION - XELERIS V QUANTEM ADD-ON 1

1.2 SOFTWARE

- Vendor shall ensure all software provided functions on an operating system that is supported by the original manufacturer at time of delivery.

o For example, vendor shall not provide VISN 15 a platform utilizing the Windows

XP or Windows 7 operating system as they are no longer Microsoft supported.

o Proprietary software systems are acceptable so long as vendor supports the version provided to VISN 15 and it is the newest version at time of delivery.

- Server based systems shall, on a minimum, operate on Windows Server 2019 if using a

Microsoft operating system. Versions more current than 2019 are preferred if approved by vendor.

- Access to all software shall be provided to VISN 15 in situations where re-installation is necessary.

- Software shall be compatible with the VA’s Cerner EHRM solution and support interfaced data exchange through a standardized data format or recognized data language.

For example, HL7, DICOM, etc.

1.3 IMPLEMENTATION ACTIVITIES (BASE PERIOD ONLY)

- Vendor shall be responsible for installation of systems after notification from VISN 15 that it is prepared to move forward.

- Vendor shall host all necessary coordination calls with VISN 15 staff to discuss technical requirements, coordination of resources, clinical training schedules, etc.

- Installation shall include implementation and testing of all purchased interfaces to VA electronic systems in coordination with Clinical Staff, Biomedical Engineering staff, O&IT staff, and others identified as needed.

- VA will provide virtual servers to meet vendor technical requirements, vendor shall provide all other licensing and software requirements.

1.4 TRAINING (BASE PERIOD ONLY)

- Vendor shall provide on-site power user and administrator training for unlimited users at the following sites: Wichita, Poplar Bluff, Saint Louis, Marion, and Columbia VAMCs

Columbia VA Medical Center Harry S. Truman Memorial 800 Hospital Drive Columbia, MO 65201

VA St Louis Health Care System John Cochran Division 915 N. Grand Blvd St Louis, MO 63106

Wichita VA Medical Center 5500 Kellogg Wichita, KS 67218

Poplar Bluff VA Medical Center 1500 N. Westwood Blvd Poplar Bluff, MO 63901

Marion VA Medical Center 2401 West Main Street Marion, IL 62959

- Vendor shall provide introductory system/maintenance training to VA Biomedical

Engineering staff during implementation and Go Live Support.

- Vendor shall include all Vendor-associated costs for travel to provide this training and Go Live Support in their proposal.

- Vendor shall coordinate all installation and training dates with VISN 15 POC who will communicate internally with clinical staff, facility Biomedical Engineering, and others.

1.5 WARRANTY, MAINTENANCE, AND SERVICE

- Electronic Service and Operator Manuals – The vendor shall provide unlimited access to the following documentation for the proposed system:

- Operator's instruction manuals.

- Complete technical service manuals to include detailed troubleshooting guides, necessary diagnostic software, service keys, schematic diagrams, parts lists, and any other resources available to the manufacturer’s service technicians.

- System administrator’s manual outlining back-up procedures, managing privilege group limits, routine tasks, etc.

- Technical Service – The vendor shall offer technical service to each site to include updates, upgrades, and server migration as part of the proposed contract.

- Warranty – The system, all accessories, and all software shall be covered under the manufacturer’s warranty and shall include all parts and labor for at least one (1) year following acceptance by the VAMC.

o A manufacturer’s factory-trained Field Service Engineer shall perform installation and maintenance during the warranty period.

o The warranty period shall not begin until after the VISN 15 POC has accepted the products delivery, installation, and functionality.

o The warranty shall include all manufacturer recommended Preventive Maintenance procedures for its duration.

o All available software updates and security patches shall be made available to VISN 15 and installed by the vendor during the warranty period. This installation shall be coordinated through the VISN 15 POC for acceptable dates.

o Vendor shall provide response to applications and technical calls within 8 hours.

1.6 MOU/ISA

• The provided software and vendor shall have a National MoU/ISA, a National BAA, and an established National S2S connection in place.

• The provided software shall be TRM-Approved for installation on OI&T Gold Image PCs across VISN 15.

1.7 HOURS OF OPERATION

- Normal hours of coverage are Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM Central Standard Time excluding national holidays.

- Vendor on-site visits shall be coordinated with the VISN 15 POC before being scheduled or conducted.

- Vendor representatives shall follow facility identified check in procedures from each site level Biomedical Engineering POC, provided by VISN 15 POC, when they arrive on-site and check out upon completion of work each day.

- All services shall be performed during normal hours unless otherwise scheduled with and approved by the VISN 15 POC.

- Vendor staff shall always be professional and shall take all necessary precautions to maintain a safe environment for the occupants. This includes, as necessary, coordinating access and closures for sensitive areas of the Medical Center.

- Vendor shall be responsible for cleaning all work areas after completion of tasks. This includes removal of packaging and a clean sweep/mop of the area as required by work type.

- Vendor staff shall minimize noise as much as possible while working in all buildings.

- Vendor is responsible for providing all PPE necessary for their work and will follow site specific requirements for PPE usage during their work.

Note: Software update/upgrade installations, where applicable, may be scheduled and performed outside normal hours of coverage at no additional charge to the Government (unless it would be detrimental to equipment up-time; to be determined by the VISN 15 POC).

Federal Holidays observed by VA are:

New Year’s Day Labor Day Martin Luther King Day Columbus Day

President’s Day Veterans’ Day Memorial Day

Juneteenth Thanksgiving Day

Independence Day Christmas Day

1.8 DELIVERY

- Vendor shall deliver any purchased installation disks and licensing numbers within 60 business days of receiving completed Contracting package from the TAC Contracting Officer. If delivery delays occur vendor shall notify the Contracting Officer and the VISN 15 POC as soon as possible.

- Delivery shall be to several VISN 15 campuses as outlined in Section 4. Vendor shall coordinate exact delivery location with the Contracting Officer and VISN 15 POC at the time of the purchase.

- Vendor shall ensure that any installation disks and licensing numbers are sent to the Attention of Biomedical Engineering and shall include the VA provided PO Number on the shipping label.

- Delivery of oversized, palletized orders or orders that contain many components shall be coordinated with VISN 15 POC who will communicate internally with Warehouse Staff.

- Vendor shall provide itemized bill of shipping for each shipment which at a minimum includes the VA PO Number, Contract CLINs, quantities shipped, and serials numbers of the items being delivered.

2.0 NOTICE OF THE FEDERAL ACCESSIBILITY LAW AFFECTING ALL

INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT)

PROCUREMENTS (SECTION 508)

On January 18, 2017, the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (Access Board) revised and updated, in a single rulemaking, standards for electronic and information technology developed, procured, maintained, or used by Federal agencies covered by Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as well as our guidelines for telecommunications equipment and customer premises equipment covered by Section 255 of the Communications Act of 1934. The revisions and updates to the Section 508-based standards and Section 255-based guidelines are intended to ensure that information and communication technology (ICT) covered by the respective statutes is accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities.

2.1 SECTION 508 – INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

(ICT) STANDARDS

The Section 508 standards established by the Access Board are incorporated into, and made part of all VA orders, solicitations and purchase orders developed to procure ICT. These standards are found in their entirety at: https://www.access-board.gov/guidelines-and-standards/communications-and-it/about-the-ict-refresh/final-rule/text-of-the-standards-and-guidelines. A printed copy of the standards will be supplied upon request.

Federal agencies must comply with the updated Section 508 Standards beginning on January 18, 2018. The Final Rule as published in the Federal Register is available from the Access Board:

https://www.access-board.gov/guidelines-and-standards/communications-and-it/about-the-ict-refresh/final-rule.

The Contractor shall comply with “508 Chapter 2: Scoping Requirements” for all electronic ICT and content delivered under this contract. Specifically, as appropriate for the technology and its functionality, the Contractor shall comply with the technical standards marked here:

E205 Electronic Content – (Accessibility Standard -WCAG 2.0 Level A and AA Guidelines)

E204 Functional Performance Criteria E206 Hardware Requirements E207 Software Requirements E208 Support Documentation and Services Requirements

2.2 COMPATABILITY WITH ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY

The standards do not require installation of specific accessibility-related software or attachment of an assistive technology device. Section 508 requires that ICT be compatible with such software and devices so that ICT can be accessible to and usable by individuals using assistive technology, including but not limited to screen readers, screen magnifiers, and speech recognition software.

2.3 ACCEPTANCE AND ACCEPTANCE TESTING

https://www.access-board.gov/guidelines-and-standards/communications-and-it/about-the-ict-refresh/final-rule/text-of-the-standards-and-guidelines https://www.access-board.gov/guidelines-and-standards/communications-and-it/about-the-ict-refresh/final-rule/text-of-the-standards-and-guidelines https://www.access-board.gov/guidelines-and-standards/communications-and-it/about-the-ict-refresh/final-rule/text-of-the-standards-and-guidelines https://www.access-board.gov/guidelines-and-standards/communications-and-it/about-the-ict-refresh/final-rule https://www.access-board.gov/guidelines-and-standards/communications-and-it/about-the-ict-refresh/final-rule

Deliverables resulting from this solicitation will be accepted based in part on satisfaction of the Section 508 Chapter 2: Scoping Requirements standards identified above.

The Government reserves the right to test for Section 508 Compliance before delivery. The Contractor shall be able to demonstrate Section 508 Compliance upon Deliverables resulting from this solicitation will be accepted based in part on satisfaction of the Section 508 Chapter 2:

Scoping Requirements standards identified above.

The Government reserves the right to test for Section 508 Compliance before delivery. The Contractor shall be able to demonstrate Section 508 Compliance upon delivery.

3.0 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY USING ENERGY-EFFICIENT PRODUCTS

The Contractor shall comply with Sections 524 and Sections 525 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007; Section 104 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005; Executive Order 13834, “Efficient Federal Operations”, dated May 17, 2018; Executive Order 13221, “Energy-Efficient Standby Power Devices,” dated August 2, 2001; and the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to provide ENERGY STAR®, Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) designated, low standby power, and Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) registered products in providing information technology products and/or services.

3.1 EPEAT

EPEAT product compliance is not required in this acquisition.

3.2 ENERGY STAR

Energy Star compliance is not required in this acquisition.

3.3 FEMP

FEMP or FEMP low standby power product compliance is not required in this acquisition.

4.0 SHIPMENT OF HARDWARE OR EQUIPMENT

Inspection: Destination Acceptance: Destination Free on Board (FOB): Destination

Ship To and Mark For:

Columbia VA Medical Center Harry S. Truman Memorial 800 Hospital Drive Columbia, MO 65201

VA St Louis Health Care System John Cochran Division 915 N. Grand Blvd St Louis, MO 63106

Wichita VA Medical Center Poplar Bluff VA Medical Center

5500 Kellogg Wichita, KS 67218

1500 N. Westwood Blvd Poplar Bluff, MO 63901

Marion VA Medical Center 2401 West Main Street Marion, IL 62959

4.1 SPECIAL SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS

Prior to shipping, Contractor shall notify VISN 15 POC and Site POCs, by phone followed by email, of all incoming deliveries including line-by-line details for review of requirements. The Contractor shall not make any changes to the delivery schedule at the request of Site POC.

Contractors shall coordinate deliveries with VISN 15 POC and Site POCs before shipment of to ensure sites have adequate storage space.

All shipments, either single or multiple container deliveries, shall bear the VA IFCAP Purchase Order number on external shipping labels and associated manifests or packing lists. In the case of multiple container deliveries, a statement readable near the VA IFCAP PO number shall indicate total number of containers for the complete shipment (e.g., “Package 1 of 2”), clearly readable on manifests and external shipping labels.

Packing Slips/Labels and Lists shall also include the following:

IFCAP PO #: ____________ (e.g., 166-E11234 (the IFCAP PO number is located in block #20 of the SF 1449)) Project Description: (e.g. VISN 15 Community Image Sharing)

Total number of Containers: Package ___ of ___. (e.g., Package 1 of 3) Inspection: Destination Acceptance: Destination Free on Board (FOB): Destination

Deliverables:

A. Master Delivery Schedule B. Shipment/Delivery Weekly Progress Report

5.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

5.1 VA TECHNICAL REFERENCE MODEL

The Contractor shall support the VA enterprise management framework. In association with the framework, the Contractor shall comply with OI&T Technical Reference Model (VA TRM).

The VA TRM is one component within the overall Enterprise Architecture (EA) that establishes a common vocabulary and structure for describing the information technology used to develop, operate, and maintain enterprise applications. Moreover, the VA TRM, which includes the Standards Profile and Product List, serves as a technology roadmap and tool for supporting OI&T. Architecture & Engineering Services (AES) has overall responsibility for the VA TRM.

5.2 SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER (SSN) REDUCTION

The Contractor solution shall support the Social Security Number (SSN) Fraud Prevention Act (FPA) of 2017 which prohibits the inclusion of SSNs on any document sent by mail. The Contractor support shall also be performed in accordance with Section 240 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) 2018, enacted March 23, 2018, which mandates VA to discontinue using SSNs to identify individuals in all VA information systems as the Primary Identifier. The Contractor shall ensure that any new IT solution discontinues the use of SSN as the Primary Identifier to replace the SSN with the Integrated Control Number (ICN) in all VA information systems for all individuals. The Contractor shall ensure that all Contractor delivered applications and systems integrate with the VA Master Person Index (MPI) for identity traits to include the use of the ICN as the Primary Identifier. The Contractor solution may only use a Social Security Number to identify an individual in an information system if and only if the use of such number is required to obtain information VA requires from an information system that is not under the jurisdiction of VA.

5.3 INTERNET PROTOCOL VERSION 6 (IPV6)

The Contractor solution shall support Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6) based upon the memo issued by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) on November 19, 2020 (https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/M-21-07.pdf). IPv6 technology, in accordance with the USGv6 Program (https://www.nist.gov/programs-projects/usgv6-program/usgv6-revision-1), NIST Special Publication (SP) 500-267B Revision 1 “USGv6 Profile” (https://doi.org/10.6028/NIST.SP.500-267Br1), and NIST SP 800-119 “Guidelines for the Secure Deployment of IPv6” (https://doi.org/10.6028/NIST.SP.800-119), compliance shall be included in all IT infrastructures, application designs, application development, operational systems and sub-systems, and their integration. In addition to the above requirements, all devices shall support native IPv6 and dual stack (IPv6 / IPv4) connectivity without additional memory or other resources being provided by the Government, so that they can function in a mixed environment. All public/external facing servers and services (e.g. web, email, DNS, ISP services, etc.) shall support native IPv6 and dual stack (IPv6 / IPv4) users and all internal infrastructure and applications shall communicate using native IPv6 and dual stack (IPv6 / IPv4) operations.

5.4 POSITION/TASK RISK DESIGNATION LEVEL(S)

In accordance with VA Handbook 0710, Personnel Security and Suitability Program, the position sensitivity, and the level of background investigation commensurate with the required level of access for the following tasks within the PWS are:

Position Sensitivity and Background Investigation Requirements by Service Task/Item Number

Service Task/ Item Number

Tier1 / Low Risk Tier 2 / Moderate Risk

Tier 4 / High Risk

1.1 https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/M-21-07.pdf file://R04.med.va.gov/V03/EAS/Users/vhaeasWymbsk/TEMPLATES--NEW%20TAC%20PROCESS/PWS%20TEMPLATE%20(DO%20NOT%20TOUCH)%20-%20In%20Process%20Revisions/DO%20NOT%20TOUCH%20(next%20version/IPv6/(https:/www.nist.gov/programs-projects/usgv6-program/usgv6-revision-1 file://R04.med.va.gov/V03/EAS/Users/vhaeasWymbsk/TEMPLATES--NEW%20TAC%20PROCESS/PWS%20TEMPLATE%20(DO%20NOT%20TOUCH)%20-%20In%20Process%20Revisions/DO%20NOT%20TOUCH%20(next%20version/IPv6/(https:/www.nist.gov/programs-projects/usgv6-program/usgv6-revision-1 https://doi.org/10.6028/NIST.SP.500-267Br1 https://doi.org/10.6028/NIST.SP.800-119

The Tasks identified above, and the resulting Position Sensitivity and Background Investigation requirements identify, in effect, the Background Investigation requirements for Contractor individuals, based upon the tasks the particular Contractor individual will be working. The submitted Contractor Staff Roster must indicate the required Background Investigation Level for each Contractor individual based upon the tasks the Contractor individual will be working, in accordance with their submitted proposal.

6.0 POINTS OF CONTACT

VA Program Manager:

Name: Ryan Pourcillie Address: VISN 15 Voice: (314) 598-3928 Email: Ryan.Pourcillie@va.gov

Technical Point of Contact Name: Ryan Pourcillie Address: VISN 15 Voice: (314) 598-3928 Email: Ryan.Pourcillie@va.gov

Contracting Officer:

Name: David Sette Address: Technology Acquisition Center 23 Christopher Way Eatontown, NJ 07724 Voice: 848-377-5041 Email: david.sette@va.gov

Contract Specialist:

Name: Leanne Kjesbu Address: Technology Acquisition Center 23 Christopher Way Eatontown, NJ 07724 Voice: 848-377-5118 Email: leanne.kjesbu@va.gov

ADDENDUM B – VA INFORMATION AND INFORMATION SYSTEM

SECURITY/PRIVACY LANGUAGE

APPLICABLE PARAGRAPHS TAILORED FROM: THE VA INFORMATION AND

INFORMATION SYSTEM SECURITY/PRIVACY LANGUAGE, VA HANDBOOK 6500.6,

APPENDIX C, MARCH 12, 2010

B1. GENERAL

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