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1. REQUISITION NO.

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)

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10. THIS ACQUISITION IS

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BUSINESS

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SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

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13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

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14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ

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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

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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

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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

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Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

STANDARD FORM 1449

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

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

VA

36C10D26Q0134 06-29-2026 Edward Bradford 254-299-9463 07-29-2026 10:00am

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00101 Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Benefits Administration Acquisition Directorate 1800 G Street NW Washington DC 20006 X X 541611 $24.5 Million N/A X 00101 Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Benefits Administration Acquisition Division 1800 G Street NW Washington DC 20006 00101 Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Benefits Administration Acquisition Directorate 1800 G Street NW Washington DC 20006

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Financial Services Center (FSC) (see invoicing/payment instructions)

See CONTINUATION Page This is a Request for Quote (RFQ) for a firm-fixed-price contract for Longitudinal Study Services in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW).

Anticipated Period of Performance (POP) Base: 09/29/2026 - 09/28/2027 Option Year 1: 09/29/2027 - 09/28/2028 Option Year 2: 09/29/2028 - 09/28/2029 Option Year 3: 09/29/2029 - 09/28/2030 Option Year 4: 09/29/2030 - 09/28/2031 All Questions are Due before July 10, 2026, @10:00 am EDT See CONTINUATION Page X Edward D. Bradford

VA-VBA-2025-0009

Table of Contents

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

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

a. CONTRACTOR:

b. GOVERNMENT: Contracting Officer 36C10D Edward D. Bradford Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Benefits Administration Acquisition Directorate 1800 G Street NW Washington DC 20006

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

3. INVOICES: Invoices shall be submitted in arrears:

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.

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

B.2 INVOICING INSTRUCTIONS:

General invoicing instructions are included here.

Payment provided under the terms of this contract will be made Monthly in arrears for all services rendered and/or deliverables submitted and approved by the VA.

GOVERNMENT INVOICE ADDRESS:

TUNGSTEN (OB10) ELECTRONIC INVOICE SUBMISSION

FSC e-INVOICE PROGRAM THROUGH AUSTIN PORTAL

FSC MANDATORY ELECTRONIC INVOICE SUBMISSION FOR AUSTIN PAYMENTS

Please include in all invoices the Contract/Purchase Order Number, or Task/Delivery Order Number.

All invoices need to also be submitted using the same line item format in the contract or order.

Vendor Electronic Invoice Submission Methods:

Fax, email and scanned documents are not acceptable forms of submission for payment requests. Electronic form means an automated system transmitting information electronically according to the accepted data transmissions below.

1. VA’s Electronic Invoice Presentment and Payment System – The Financial Services Center (FSC) in Austin, TX uses a third-party contractor, Tungsten, to transition vendors from paper to electronic invoice submission. Please go to this website: http://www.tungsten-network.com/US/en/veterans-affairs/ to begin submitting electronic invoices, free of charge.

2. A system that conforms to the X12 electronic data interchange (EDI) formats established by the Accredited Standards Center (ASC) chartered by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). The X12 EDI Web site is http://www.x12.org.

Vendor e-Invoice Set-up Information:

Please contact Tungsten at the phone number or email address listed below to begin submitting your electronic invoices to the VA Financial Services Center in Austin, TX for payment processing. If you have questions about the payment status of a properly submitted invoice, the e-invoicing program, or Tungsten, please contact the FSC at the phone number or email address listed below.

· Tungsten e-Invoice setup information: 1-877-489-6135

· Tungsten e-Invoice email: VA.Registration@tungsten-network.com

· VA TUNGSTEN Number: AAA544240062

· FSC e-Invoice contact information: 1-877-353-9791

· FSC e-Invoice email: vafsccshd@va.gov

· FSC Internet: http://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp 36C10D26Q0134

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B.3 STATEMENT OF WORK

GENERAL INFORMATION

1. Title of Project: Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) Longitudinal Study (PL 110-389 Sec. 334)

2. Scope of Work: The Contractor shall provide all resources necessary to accomplish the deliverables described in the statement of work (SOW), except as may otherwise be specified. The Contractor shall collect data each fiscal year on a statistically valid sample of Veterans participating in the Department of Veteran Affairs’ Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) Chapter 31 program and prepare written annual reports on the short and long-term outcomes of Veterans in this program. The annual reports shall include analysis on the 16 data elements as described in PL 110-389, Section 334. Additional data elements may be added to the reports as necessary to provide a comprehensive analysis of the VR&E program.

The Contractor shall review the survey distributed to VR&E Longitudinal Study participants. The Contractor shall ensure that the survey meets the requirements as outlined by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The Contractor shall review and make edits to the survey as needed to provide data for the annual reports.

The Contractor shall compare prior year’s data and reports and will incorporate information for current Annual Reports on trends and long-term effects of each program.

The data collection will be from a combination of other agency sources (through data sharing agreements), existing VBA data sets, and surveys to complete the annual report. The Contractor shall utilize the Program Management Plan (PMP) previously developed as a guide to gathering the data necessary to complete the Annual Reports. The PMP does not restrict the Contractor from employing more effective methods to complete this contract. Other factors may be added as the agency sees fit.

3. Background: This project originated with the passage of Public Law 110-389, Section 334. The longitudinal effort will center on individuals who begin participation in a vocational rehabilitation program under Chapter 31, for fiscal years 2010, 2012, and 2014. Each cohort will be followed for 20 years. The scope of this contract is to collect the data on nearly 50,000 Veteran participants and provide analysis that will provide useful demographics and trends relating to the targeted veteran customer within VR&E’s Chapter 31 program.

4. Performance Period: The period of performance is one year from the date of award followed by four (4) consecutive option years subject to the availability of appropriated funds. The Government’s decision not to exercise an option shall not be considered a termination. Work at the Government site shall not take place on Federal holidays or weekends unless directed by the Contracting Officer (CO).

5. Type of Contract: Firm Fixed Price

6. Place of Performance: Performance will be at the Contractor’s place of work, except when a review of VA sources and/or documentation is required, and operational research must be accomplished concerning VA databases, data-collection process and available official sources of information. Attendance (virtual or in-person) and participation at management status meetings and briefing presentations will be required.

B. CONTRACT AWARD MEETING

The Contractor shall not commence performance on the tasks in this SOW until the CO has conducted a kick-off meeting or has advised the contractor that a kickoff meeting is waived.

C. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1. For every task, the Contractor shall identify in writing all necessary subtasks (if any), associated costs by task, together with associated sub-milestone dates.

2. All written deliverables will be phrased in layperson language. Statistical and other technical terminology will not be used without providing a glossary of terms

3. Where a written milestone deliverable is required in draft form, the VBA will complete their review of the draft deliverable within 14 calendar days from date of receipt. The Contractor shall have 5 calendar days to deliver the final deliverable from date of receipt of the Government’s comments.

D. SPECIFIC MANDATORY TASKS AND ASSOCIATED DELIVERABLES

Description of Tasks and Associated Deliverables: The Contractor shall provide the specific deliverables described below within the performance period stated in Section A.4 of this SOW.

1.0 Task One: Project Management Plan and Briefing

Task 1A: The Contractor shall provide a detailed PMP and briefing for the project team, which presents the Contractor’s plan for completing the tasks and deliverables of this contract within ten (10) business days after contract award effective date. The detailed PMP shall describe the technical approach, management plan, organizational structure and resources, and management controls that will meet the objectives of this contract. The detailed PMP shall include a proposed format for VR&E’s Annual Reports based on previous annual reports. The Contractor shall keep the PMP up to date throughout the period of performance. Further, the Government may, at any time, request additional updates that will be completed by the Contractor and delivered to the government no more than ten (10) days after the request. These updates may include the addition of activities not included in the initial plan. For example, the Government may require project changes that will require prior approval from the CO. Contractor shall provide recommended changes to PM, COR, and CO. Any recommended changes that impact the price shall be identified with price impact and shall not implemented until and unless approved by the CO through a modification.

The contractor shall attend a project kick-off briefing with the Government project team, and project advisory group comprised of key stakeholders and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs). The kick-off briefing shall be held within ten (10) calendar days after contract award or as agreed upon between the Government PM, COR, and Contractor. At the kick-off meeting, the Contractor shall brief the details of the PMP, which shall include the Contractor’s intended approach, work plan, and project schedule including deliverables, tasks, and subtasks, with major milestones. The project kick-off briefing may be waived as the discretion of the Government with approval by the CO.

Deliverable 1A: Project Management Plan (PMP) and Briefing

2.0 Task Two: VR&E Chapter 31 Mock Up Reports

Task 2A: Contractor shall provide a mock-up on a VR&E Annual Report representing how the data gathered will be analyzed and displayed in the report to Congress as well as how the data elements of the public law will be explained.

Deliverable 2A: Annual Report Mock Up

3.0 Task Three: VR&E Chapter 31 Monthly Progress Reports

Task 3A: The Contractor shall provide monthly written progress reports to the Government. Progress reports shall cover all the completed work completed during the preceding month and include all work completed during the prior months. The report shall also present the work to be accomplished during the subsequent month. The monthly report shall identify any problems that have arisen, and a statement explain how the problem was resolved or an explanation why it has not been completely resolved. The monthly report shall also include the number of survey response completions by web, mail, and telephone and survey response rates for each cohort.

Deliverable 3A: Monthly progress reports

4.0 Task Four: Survey Collection and Distribution

Task 4A: The Contractor shall print and distribute approved survey and consent forms to Veterans participating in the VR&E Longitudinal Study through the form of mail, web, and telephone. The Contractor shall follow the survey and sampling methodology as approved by the VA to meet the requirements for a statistically viable response rate. The Contractor shall provide recommendations to the survey letter and survey questions.

Respondents will initially be invited to complete the survey online. The invitation shall include a cover letter and the internet address to complete the survey. Participants who do not complete the assessment online may be subsequently mailed an assessment packet containing a cover letter, scannable paper survey, and postage-paid return envelope. For those participants who do not complete the assessment by web or mail, may complete the survey by telephone.

The Contractor shall be required to host the website required to complete the survey. The Contractor shall ensure the website meets the Government’s data security requirements and is 508 compliant. For the duration of the survey and collection period, the Government requires 95% up-time for the website. Complex matters and/or technical difficulties which could affect the access and use of the survey shall be reported to the Government on the same business day reported/discovered. The Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring that 95% up-time requirements are met, and for rectifying any technical or accessibility issues related to this task.

For the duration of the survey period, the contractor shall provide both toll-free phone and Internet-based assistance to survey respondents who require it on business days Monday through Friday from 0900-1800. The web helpdesk shall be staffed so that all requests for assistance are responded to within one business day. The toll-free telephone lines shall also have voicemail capabilities, which allow for leaving of messages so that inquiries can be responded to no more than one business after receipts. The Contractor shall log all received calls and web-based inquiries and record the disposition of each caller. The Contractor shall notify the Government on the same business day with the caller’s participant ID and summary of the call or e-mail if the participant is expressing distress or requires the Government to follow-up directly with the respondent (for example, if the participants requests assistance with re-applying for VR&E benefits).

Deliverable 4A: Survey Distribution and Collection

Deliverable 4B: Live, Contractor-hosted website, which hosts the survey for participants to answer the approved survey

Deliverable 4C: Toll-free telephone assistance line, web helpdesk assistance and corresponding call/inquiry logs.

5.0 Task Five: VR&E Chapter 31 Annual Report and Briefings

Task 5A: The Contractor shall commence analyzing data and will prepare the annual report for submission to Congress, summarizing the short and long-term outcomes on the available and requested data reporting elements. The report will include analysis on all three VR&E cohorts (2010, 2012, and 2014) utilizing administrative data provided by the VA, survey data, and other data sources. The report shall include key outcomes, recommendations, and an integration of current trends of vocational rehabilitation compared with results from available reporting data and previous reports. The report will be made available electronically to the Government and include hyperlinks and search capabilities. The Contractors shall work with the Government to ensure all edits are incorporated into the final report. Preparation and submission of the 508-compliant version of the Annual Report will be performed after the contractor receives the final approved version of the Annual Report from the VA. Delivery of the 508-compliant Annual Report will be in PDF format.

Deliverable 5A: VR&E Longitudinal Study Annual Report to Congress

E. EVALUATED OPTIONAL TASKS AND ASSOCIATED DELIVERABLES

6.0 Task Six : Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Documentation (Optional Task)

Task 6A. The Contractor shall work with the Government staff to develop supporting documentation for OMB approval of the survey instrument and sampling methodology. The Contractor shall follow all requirements in accordance with the guidance set forth in OMB guidance pertaining to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 https://www.opm.gov/about-us/open-government/digital-government-strategy/fitara/paperwork-reduction-act-guide.pdf. The contractor shall prepare “Supporting statement for the Paperwork Reduction Act Submission,” including Part A, “Justification,” and Part B, “Collections of Information Employing Statistical Methods,” which shall be submitted to OMB for approval. VR&E will provide all the appropriate information pertaining to the OMB process and any necessary support to help facilitate the concurrence process and release to OMB. This task shall also cover any OMB review/approval of any revisions as required throughout the period of performance.

The Contractor shall:

1. Conduct cognitive labs or field testing of assessment questionnaires prior to OMB Submission

2. Complete the Generic Clearance Package for Cognitive Labs/Field Testing as required

3. Complete Cognitive Lab/Field Testing and develop findings

4. Develop an Analytical Map regarding the purpose for each submitted question for OMB

5. Prepare the “Supporting Statement for the Paper Reduction Act (PRA) Submission,” including Part A, “Justification,” and Part B, “Collections of Information Employing Statistical Methods.” for OMB Submission

6. Develop a 60-day Federal Register Notification

7. Develop a 30-day Federal Register Notification

8. Provide support to the government in answering any public comments from either the 60- or 30-days notification

9. Provide responses and guidance to the government regarding inquiries from OMB during the approval process

10. Provide program management services for the OMB approval process

11. Any additional work that may be required for the OMB approval process

Deliverable 6A1: Generic Clearance Package for Cognitive Labs/Field Testing if required Deliverable 6A2: Cognitive Lab/Field Testing Findings Deliverable 6A3: Analytical Map for assessment questionnaires Deliverable 6A4: Federal Register Notifications Deliverable 6A5: PRA Supporting Statement Part A. Justification Deliverable 6A6: PRA Supporting Statement Part B. Collections of Information Employing Statistical Methods

7.0 Task Seven: Survey and Sampling Design and Methodology (Optional Task)

Task 7A: The Contractor shall review the VA’s survey and sampling design for feasibility to determine if the design will yield a statistically valid sample and provide a meaningful analysis at the end of the 20-year period. Upon review and analysis, the Contractor shall provide a detailed plan outlining recommendations to improve upon or replace the current survey and sampling design. Once the design has been approved by the VA, the Contractor shall utilize the new design and recommendations on future reports. The detailed plan shall address, but is not limited to the following:

Statistically valid survey and sampling design including survey methodology and weighting procedures Response Rates – What is the number of responses required to have a valid response for analysis? Plans to achieve response levels including following up with participants and sending out surveys multiple times through different communication methods Survey Fatigue – How to keep participants active and engaged throughout the 20 years?

Non-Response Bias Method for tracking response Survey risks

Deliverable 7A: Written survey and sampling design with recommendations.

F. SCHEDULE FOR DELIVERABLES

1. The Contractor shall complete the Delivery Date column in Attachment A for each deliverable specified.

2. Unless otherwise specified, the number of draft copies and the number of final copies shall be the same.

3. If for any reason the scheduled time for a deliverable cannot be met, the Contractor is required to explain why (include the original deliverable due date) in writing to the CO, including a firm commitment of when the work shall be completed. This notice to the CO shall cite the reasons for the delay, and the impact on the overall project. The CO will then review the facts and issue a response in accordance with applicable regulations.

G. CHANGES TO STATEMENT OF WORK

Any changes to this SOW shall be authorized and approved only through written correspondence from the CO. A copy of each change will be kept in a project folder along with all other products of the project. Costs incurred by the contractor through the actions of parties other than the CO shall be borne by the contractor.

H. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

1. The Contractor shall provide the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) with monthly written progress reports (original plus 3 copies). These are due to the COR by the second workday following the end of each calendar month throughout the project's duration.

2. The progress report shall cover all work completed during the preceding month and will present the work to be accomplished during the subsequent month. This report will also identify any problems that arose and a statement explaining how the problem was resolved. This report will also identify any problems that have arisen but have not been completely resolved with an explanation.

I. TRAVEL

Travel is not anticipated at this time.

J. GOVERNMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

The Government will provide reference materials, data, and program documentation.

K. CONTRACTOR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS – KEY PERSONNEL

These skilled experienced professional and/or technical personnel are essential for successful contractor accomplishment of the work to be performed under this contract and subsequent task orders and options. These are defined as key personnel and are those persons whose resumes were submitted. The contractor agrees that the key personnel shall not be removed, diverted, or replaced from work without approval of the CO and COR.

Key personnel shall be able to demonstrate their skills and experience in conducting research studies of this magnitude. The Contractor shall have a minimum of three years’ experience in writing annual reports for studies of similar content. Educational accomplishments or work experience shall be clearly relevant to the scope of work required under this contract.

If capable, the Contractor shall provide at least one key personnel with VA VR&E subject matter expertise (SME). The SME shall provide VR&E knowledge of policy, procedures, and data elements that is critical to accurately analyzing trends and long-term outcomes of VR&E participants. Educational accomplishments or work experience shall be clearly relevant to the scope of work required under this contract.

Any personnel the Contractor offers as substitutes shall have the ability and qualifications equal to or better than the key personnel being replaced. Requests to substitute personnel shall be approved by the COR and the CO. All requests for approval of substitutions in personnel shall be submitted to the COR and the CO within 30 calendar days prior to making any change in key personnel. The request shall be written and provide a detailed explanation of the circumstances necessitating the proposed substitution. The contractor shall submit a complete resume for the proposed substitute, any changes to the rate specified in the order (as applicable) and any other information requested by the CO needed to approve or disapprove the proposed substitution. The CO will evaluate such requests and promptly notify the contractor of approval or disapproval thereof in writing.

Exhibit A Schedule of Deliverables

B.4 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

The contractor shall provide a Project Management Plan and Briefing (Task One, Required) as detailed within the Performance Work Statement.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 09-29-2026 POP End: 09-28-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541611 - Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: R499 - Support - Professional: Other

The contractor shall provide VR&E Chapter 31 Mockup Report Employment Service Report (Task Two, Required) as detailed within the Performance Work Statement.

POP Begin: 09-29-2026 POP End: 09-28-2027

The contractor shall provide VR&E Monthly Report (Task Three, Required) as detailed within the Performance Work Statement.

POP Begin: 09-29-2026 POP End: 09-28-2027

The contractor shall provide a Survey Collection and Distribution (Task Four, Required) as detailed within the Performance Work Statement.

POP Begin: 09-29-2026 POP End: 09-28-2027

The contractor shall provide a VR&E Chapter 31 Annual Report and Briefing (Task Five, Required) as detailed within the Performance Work Statement.

POP Begin: 09-29-2026 POP End: 09-28-2027

The contractor shall provide a 508- Compliant Annual Report (Required) as detailed within the Performance Work Statement.

POP Begin: 09-29-2026 POP End: 09-28-2027

The contractor shall provide Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Documentation (Task Six, Optional) as detailed within the Performance Work Statement.

POP Begin: 09-29-2026 POP End: 09-28-2027

The contractor shall provide Survey and Sampling Design and Methodology (Task Seven, Optional) as detailed within the Performance Work Statement.

POP Begin: 09-29-2026 POP End: 09-28-2027

The contractor shall provide VR&E Chapter 31 Mockup Report Employment Service Report (Task Two, Required) as detailed within the Performance Work Statement.

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 09-29-2027 POP End: 09-28-2028

The contractor shall provide VR&E Monthly Report (Task Three, Required) as detailed within the Performance Work Statement.

POP Begin: 09-29-2027 POP End: 09-28-2028

The contractor shall provide a Survey Collection and Distribution (Task Four, Required) as detailed within the Performance Work Statement.

POP Begin: 09-29-2027 POP End: 09-28-2028

The contractor shall provide a VR&E Chapter 31 Annual Report and Briefing (Task Five, Required) as detailed within the Performance Work Statement.

POP Begin: 09-29-2027 POP End: 09-28-2028

The contractor shall provide a 508- Compliant Annual Report (Required) as detailed within the Performance Work Statement.

POP Begin: 09-29-2027 POP End: 09-28-2028

The contractor shall provide Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Documentation (Task Six, Optional) as detailed within the Performance Work Statement.

POP Begin: 09-29-2027 POP End: 09-28-2028

The contractor shall provide Survey and Sampling Design and Methodology (Task Seven, Optional) as detailed within the Performance Work Statement.

POP Begin: 09-29-2027 POP End: 09-28-2028

The contractor shall provide VR&E Chapter 31 Mockup Report Employment Service Report (Task Two, Required) as detailed within the Performance Work Statement.

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 09-29-2028 POP End: 09-28-2029

The contractor shall provide VR&E Monthly Report (Task Three, Required) as detailed within the Performance Work Statement.

POP Begin: 09-29-2028 POP End: 09-28-2029

The contractor shall provide a Survey Collection and Distribution (Task Four, Required) as detailed within the Performance Work Statement.

POP Begin: 09-29-2028 POP End: 09-28-2029

The contractor shall provide a VR&E Chapter 31 Annual Report and Briefing (Task Five, Required) as detailed within the Performance Work Statement.

POP Begin: 09-29-2028 POP End: 09-28-2029

The contractor shall provide a 508- Compliant Annual Report (Required) as detailed within the Performance Work Statement.

POP Begin: 09-29-2028 POP End: 09-28-2029

The contractor shall provide Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Documentation (Task Six, Optional) as detailed within the Performance Work Statement.

POP Begin: 09-29-2028 POP End: 09-28-2029

The contractor shall provide Survey and Sampling Design and Methodology (Task Seven, Optional) as detailed within the Performance Work Statement.

POP Begin: 09-29-2028 POP End: 09-28-2029

The contractor shall provide VR&E Chapter 31 Mockup Report Employment Service Report (Task Two, Required) as detailed within the Performance Work Statement.

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 09-29-2029 POP End: 09-28-2030

The contractor shall provide VR&E Monthly Report (Task Three, Required) as detailed within the Performance Work Statement.

POP Begin: 09-29-2029 POP End: 09-28-2030

The contractor shall provide a Survey Collection and Distribution (Task Four, Required) as detailed within the Performance Work Statement.

POP Begin: 09-29-2029 POP End: 09-28-2030

The contractor shall provide a VR&E Chapter 31 Annual Report and Briefing (Task Five, Required) as detailed within the Performance Work Statement.

POP Begin: 09-29-2029 POP End: 09-28-2030

The contractor shall provide a 508- Compliant Annual Report (Required) as detailed within the Performance Work Statement.

POP Begin: 09-29-2029 POP End: 09-28-2030

The contractor shall provide Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Documentation (Task Six, Optional) as detailed within the Performance Work Statement.

POP Begin: 09-29-2029 POP End: 09-28-2030

The contractor shall provide Survey and Sampling Design and Methodology (Task Seven, Optional) as detailed within the Performance Work Statement.

POP Begin: 09-29-2029 POP End: 09-28-2030

The contractor shall provide VR&E Chapter 31 Mockup Report Employment Service Report (Task Two, Required) as detailed within the Performance Work Statement.

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 09-29-2030 POP End: 09-28-2031

The contractor shall provide VR&E Monthly Report (Task Three, Required) as detailed within the Performance Work Statement.

POP Begin: 09-29-2030 POP End: 09-28-2031

The contractor shall provide a Survey Collection and Distribution (Task Four, Required) as detailed within the Performance Work Statement.

POP Begin: 09-29-2030 POP End: 09-28-2031

The contractor shall provide a VR&E Chapter 31 Annual Report and Briefing (Task Five, Required) as detailed within the Performance Work Statement.

POP Begin: 09-29-2030 POP End: 09-28-2031

The contractor shall provide a 508- Compliant Annual Report (Required) as detailed within the Performance Work Statement.

POP Begin: 09-29-2030 POP End: 09-28-2031

The contractor shall provide Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Documentation (Task Six, Optional) as detailed within the Performance Work Statement.

POP Begin: 09-29-2030 POP End: 09-28-2031

The contractor shall provide Survey and Sampling Design and Methodology (Task Seven, Optional) as detailed within the Performance Work Statement.

POP Begin: 09-29-2030 POP End: 09-28-2031

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

C.1 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (OCT 2025) (DEVIATION)

(a) Definitions. The clause at Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.202-1, Definitions, is incorporated by reference.

(b) Inspection/Acceptance. The Contractor shall only tender for acceptance those items that conform to the requirements of this contract. The Government reserves the right to inspect or test any supplies or services that have been tendered for acceptance. The Government may require repair or replacement of nonconforming supplies or reperformance of nonconforming services at no increase in contract price. If repair/replacement or reperformance will not correct the defects or is not possible, the Government may seek an equitable price reduction or adequate consideration for acceptance of nonconforming supplies or services. The Government must exercise its post acceptance rights—

(1) Within a reasonable time after the defect was discovered or should have been discovered; and

(2) Before any substantial change occurs in the condition of the item, unless the change is due to the defect in the item.

(c) Assignment. The Contractor or its assignee may assign its rights to receive payment due as a result of performance of this contract to a bank, trust company, or other financing institution, including any Federal lending agency in accordance with the Assignment of Claims Act (31 U.S.C. 3727). However, when a third party makes payment (e.g., use of the Governmentwide commercial purchase card), the Contractor may not assign its rights to receive payment under this contract.

(d) Changes. Changes in the terms and conditions of this contract may be made only by written agreement of the parties.

(e) Disputes. This contract is subject to 41 U.S.C. chapter 71, Contract Disputes. Failure of the parties to this contract to reach agreement on any request for equitable adjustment, claim, appeal or action arising under or relating to this contract shall be a dispute to be resolved in accordance with the clause FAR 52.233-1, Disputes, which is incorporated in this contract by reference. The Contractor shall proceed diligently with performance of this contract, pending final resolution of any dispute arising under the contract.

(f) Excusable delays. The Contractor shall be liable for default unless nonperformance is caused by an occurrence beyond the reasonable control of the Contractor and without its fault or negligence. Examples of occurrences include acts of God or the public enemy, acts of the Government in either its sovereign or contractual capacity, fires, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, strikes, unusually severe weather, and delays of common carriers. When an excusable delay occurs, the Contractor shall—

(1) Notify the Contracting Officer in writing as soon as possible;

(2) Remedy the delay as quickly as possible; and

(3) Notify the Contracting Officer when the occurrence is over.

(g) Invoice. The Government will handle invoices according to the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C. 3903) and 5 CFR part 1315. The Contractor shall submit invoices to the address designated in the contract to receive invoices. An invoice must include the information required by 5 CFR part 1315.9(b).

(h) Patent indemnity. The Contractor shall indemnify the Government and its officers, employees, and agents against liability, including costs, for actual or alleged direct or contributory infringement of, or inducement to infringe, any United States or foreign patent, trademark, or copyright, arising out of the performance of this contract, provided the Contractor is reasonably notified of such claims and proceedings.

(i) Payment—

(1) Items accepted. Payment shall be made for items accepted by the Government that have been delivered to the delivery destinations set forth in this contract.

(2) Prompt payment. The Government will make payment in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C. 3903) and prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR part 1315.

(3) Discount. In connection with any discount offered for early payment, time shall be computed from the date of the invoice. For the purpose of computing the discount earned, payment shall be considered to have been made on the date that appears on the payment check or the specified payment date if an electronic funds transfer payment is made.

(4) Overpayments. If the Contractor becomes aware of a duplicate contract financing or invoice payment or that the Government has otherwise overpaid on a contract financing or invoice payment, the Contractor shall—

(i) Remit the overpayment amount to the payment office cited in the contract along with a description of the overpayment including the—

(A) Circumstances of the overpayment (e.g., duplicate payment, erroneous payment, liquidation errors, date(s) of overpayment);

(B) Affected contract number and delivery order number, if applicable;

(C) Affected line item or subline item, if applicable;

(D) Contractor point of contact; and

(ii) Provide a copy of the remittance and supporting documentation to the Contracting Officer.

(5) Interest.

(i) All amounts that become payable by the Contractor to the Government under this contract shall bear simple interest from the date due until paid unless paid within 30 days of becoming due. The interest rate shall be the interest rate established by the Secretary of the Treasury as provided in 41 U.S.C. 7109, which is applicable to the period in which the amount becomes due, as provided in (i)(6)(v) of this clause, and then at the rate applicable for each six-month period as fixed by the Secretary until the amount is paid.

(ii) The Government may issue a demand for payment to the Contractor upon finding a debt is due under the contract.

(iii) Final decisions. The Contracting Officer will issue a final decision as required by FAR part 33 if—

(A) The Contracting Officer and the Contractor are unable to reach agreement on the existence or amount of a debt within 30 days;

(B) The Contractor fails to liquidate a debt previously demanded by the Contracting Officer within the timeline specified in the demand for payment unless the amounts were not repaid because the Contractor has requested an installment payment agreement; or

(C) The Contractor requests a deferment of collection on a debt previously demanded by the Contracting Officer (see FAR part 32).

(iv) If a demand for payment was previously issued for the debt, the demand for payment included in the final decision shall identify the same due date as the original demand for payment.

(v) Amounts shall be due at the earliest of the following dates:

(A) The date fixed under this contract.

(B) The date of the first written demand for payment, including any demand for payment resulting from a termination for cause.

(vi) The interest charge shall be computed for the actual number of calendar days involved beginning on the due date and ending on-

(A) The date on which the designated office receives payment from the Contractor;

(B) The date of issuance of a Government check to the Contractor from which an amount otherwise payable has been withheld as a credit against the contract debt; or

(C) The date on which an amount withheld and applied to the contract debt would otherwise have become payable to the Contractor.

(vii) The interest charge made under this clause may be reduced under the procedures for interest credits prescribed in FAR part 32 in effect on the date of this contract.

(j) Risk of loss. Unless the contract specifically provides otherwise, risk of loss or damage to the supplies provided under this contract shall remain with the Contractor until, and shall pass to the Government upon—

(1) Delivery of the supplies to a carrier, if transportation is f.o.b. origin; or

(2) Delivery of the supplies to the Government at the destination specified in the contract, if transportation is f.o.b. destination.

(k) Taxes. The contract price includes all applicable Federal, State, and local taxes and duties.

(l) Termination for the Government's convenience. The Government reserves the right to terminate this contract, or any part hereof, for its sole convenience. In the event of such termination, the Contractor shall immediately stop all work and shall immediately cause any and all of its suppliers and subcontractors to cease work. Subject to the terms of this contract, the Contractor shall be paid a percentage of the contract price reflecting the percentage of the work performed prior to the notice of termination, plus reasonable charges the Contractor can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Government using its standard record keeping system, have resulted from the termination. The Contractor shall not be required to comply with the cost accounting standards or contract cost principles for this purpose. This paragraph does not give the Government any right to audit the Contractor's records. The Contractor shall not be paid for any work performed or costs incurred which reasonably could have been avoided.

(m) Termination for cause. The Government may terminate this contract, or any part hereof, for cause in the event of any default by the Contractor, or if the Contractor fails to comply with any contract terms and conditions, or fails to provide the Government, upon request, with adequate assurances of future performance. The Government will send a cure notice to the Contractor, unless the reason for the termination is late delivery. In the event of termination for cause, the Government shall not be liable to the Contractor for any amount for supplies or services not accepted, and the Contractor shall be liable to the Government for any and all rights and remedies provided by law. If it is determined that the Government improperly terminated this contract for default, such termination shall be deemed a termination for convenience.

(n) Title. Unless specified elsewhere in this contract, title to items furnished under this contract shall pass to the Government upon acceptance, regardless of when or where the Government takes physical possession.

(o) Warranty. The Contractor warrants and implies that the items delivered under this contract are merchantable and fit for use for the particular purpose described in this contract.

(p) Limitation of liability. Except as otherwise provided by an express warranty, the Contractor will not be liable to the Government for consequential damages resulting from any defect or deficiencies in accepted items.

(q) Compliance with laws unique to Government contracts. The Contractor agrees to comply with 31 U.S.C. 1352 relating to limitations on the use of appropriated funds to influence certain Federal contracts; 40 U.S.C. chapter 37, Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards; 41 U.S.C. chapter 87, Kickbacks; 49 U.S.C. 40118, Government-financed air transportation; and 41 U.S.C. chapter 21 relating to procurement integrity.

(r) Order of precedence. Any inconsistencies in this solicitation or contract shall be resolved by giving precedence in the following order:

(1) The schedule of supplies/services.

(2) The Disputes, Payments, Invoice, Compliance with Laws Unique to Government Contracts, and Unauthorized Obligations paragraphs of…