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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)

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.

UEI:

EFT:

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. NOV 2021)

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

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

F36B322-26-0000011 36C10D26Q0195 08-26-2026 Tiffany Garfield 813-614-6129 09-10-2026 12:00pm

EDT

00101 Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Benefits Administration Acquisition Directorate 1800 G Street NW Washington

DC

20006 X X 334519 $25 Million Net 30 N/A X 00101 Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Benefits Administration Montgomery Regional Office 345 Perry Hill Road Montgomery

AL

36109 00101 Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Benefits Administration Acquisition Directorate 1800 G Street NW Washington

DC

20006

All invoices must be e-mailed to:

http://www.tungsten-network.com/US/en/ veterans-affairs/

877-489-6135 See CONTINUATION Page The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, and other items necessary to supply X-Ray Scanners and Services at VBA Montgomery Regional Office in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW).

All contractors shall be registered in SAM.gov with the appropriate NAICS code and be a Certified Small Business.

This solicitation is 100% set-aside to Small Business See attached SOW, Preparation and Instructions for Quote Submission.

See CONTINUATION Page

0151ADD-B3223096-B32203096-VBADFASA-254205--361094541-00

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SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

Preparation and Submission Instructions

Quote Requirements - The following items shall be included in your submission:

(a) Reference Solicitation Number, Project Title, points of contact, address, phone numbers, etc., and SAM Unique Entity ID Number (Contractors shall be registered in SAM - Home | SAM.gov)

(b) Response to Evaluation Factors:

Factor 1 – Technical Factor 2 – Past Performance

(c) Signed offer (SF 1449) and Signed Acknowledgement of all Amendments (SF30) (if any are executed)

(d) Sign attached VAAR 852.219-76 Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting

(e) Pricing Schedule completed – Complete all line items to include Brand Name or Equal Specifications

Note: All Federal, State, and Local taxes shall be included in the price as referenced in referenced within FAR clause 52.212-4 (k)

(f) Ensure the appropriate NAICS code is listed in the company’s SAM Representations and Certifications or equivalent.

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 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.

http://www.tungsten-network.com/US/en/veterans-affairs/

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

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS SECURITY STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

X-RAY SCREENING SYSTEMS

PURCHASE, INSTALLATION, AND TRAINING OF SCREENING SYSTEM

1. Introduction/Background

We are seeking to appoint a qualified and experienced Contractor to supply and install security scanners and x-ray machines. This work will take place at the Montgomery VA Regional Office located at 345 Perry Hill Road, Montgomery, AL 36109. It is essential that the building remains secure in accordance with applicable federal and local requirements. All equipment installation shall be performed during normal working hours, from 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM.

The C&A requirements do not apply, and a Security Accreditation Package is not required

Scope of Work

The Contractor shall provide all personnel, materials, and equipment required for performance of this contract, including:

a. Two (2) mobile X-ray inspection systems (HI-SCAN 7555si and 5030 or equivalent).

b. Supply and installation of the equipment indicated above.

c. Training and support for end users following installation, including issuance of competency certificates.

d. Two (2) annual PM inspections, including complete operational checks and calibration.

e. A warranty and maintenance plan for all supplied equipment.

f. Coordination of all delivery and installation activities with the Regional Office.

The Contractor shall provide all components, wiring, electrical interfaces, patch cables, hardware, software, labor, programming, and testing necessary to ensure full and proper operation of the security screening system.

The Contractor shall purchase and install all required equipment and components within 45 days of award.

Type of Contract: The Government contemplates award of a Firm-Fixed-Price contract resulting from this solicitation.

Period of Performance: Base Year plus Four Option Years

Brand Name or Equal

(a) If an item in this solicitation is identified as "brand name or equal," the purchase description reflects the characteristics and level of quality that will satisfy the Government’s needs. The salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics that "equal" products must meet are specified in the solicitation as an attachment to this SOW.

(b) To be considered for award, offers of "equal" products, including "equal" products of the brand name manufacturer, must-

(1) Meet the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristic specified in this solicitation;

(2) Clearly identify the item by-

(i) Brand name, if any; and

(ii) Make or model number;

(3) Include descriptive literature such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference to previously furnished descriptive data or information available to the Contracting Officer; and

(4) Clearly describe any modifications the offeror plans to make in a product to make it conform to the solicitation requirements. Mark any descriptive material to clearly show the modifications.

(c) The Contracting Officer will evaluate "equal" products on the basis of information furnished by the offeror or identified in the offer and reasonably available to the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer is not responsible for locating or obtaining any information not identified in the offer.

(d) Unless the offeror clearly indicates in its offer that the product being offered is an "equal" product, the offeror shall provide the brand name product referenced in the solicitation.

2. Installation

General duties and requirements to be fulfilled by the Contractor are as follows:

a. The Contractor shall provide full-time on-site management, coordination, and technical assistance during installation.

b. The Contractor shall provide software that includes the latest versions of automatic target, auto archive, Density Threshold Alert (OTA), Operator Training Program (OTP), and narcotic scan capability.

c. The Contractor shall provide system capabilities including Multi-Energy Imaging (4-color), View Previous/Next Bag, Manual Image Archive, Configurable Image Processing Key, Baggage Counter, Date/Time Display, Search Indicator, UPS, and a flat-panel monitor.

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d. All items shall be applied and installed in accordance with the manufacturer's written instructions. Hard copies or electronic files of the manufacturer's installation instructions shall be provided to the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) within five (5) days of the award and prior to commencing installation of any item.

3. Equipment Training

The Contractor shall provide operational and troubleshooting training for the VA Police Officers, Mail Room staff, and Support Services Maintenance staff of the Regional Office. The Contractor shall provide at least two sessions, one per day, to ensure that all rotating guards receive training.

4. Preventive Maintenance

The Contractor shall provide Preventive Maintenance (PM), which shall include:

a. On-site service coverage from Monday through Friday, 7:30 am to 3:30 pm, including all labor, travel expenses, and replacement parts.

b. A response time of no more than 24 hours from receipt of a service call.

c. Unlimited access to 24/7 Technical Support.

d. Two (2) annual PM inspections, including complete operational checks and calibration.

e. PM services shall be provided under this contract for a total period of five (5) years.

5. General Requirements

a. Code Compliance - The Contractor shall comply with all local, state, and federal environmental, health, and safety regulations while performing this work. The Contractor shall also ensure that all work adheres to all applicable codes.

b. Disposal - Unless otherwise specified by the Government, the Contractor shall properly remove and dispose of all construction and/or demolition of waste materials in accordance with all local, state, and federal regulations.

c. Warranty - The Contractor shall provide a written one-year warranty for the installation and shall furnish the Regional Office with the manufacturer's warranty.

6. Security and Privacy

The Contractor shall complete Section I of VA Form 0711 for all employees, including subcontractor employees who will be working inside the building, and shall provide the completed forms to the COR within five (5) days of contract award.

7. Products Criteria:

a. Standard Products - Material and equipment shall be standard products from a manufacturer that has been regularly engaged in producing such items for at least three (3) years.

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b. Defects - All items furnished shall be free from defects that would adversely affect the performance, maintainability, and appearance of individual components or the overall assembly.

c. Code and Standards - All products and the execution of work shall conform to all applicable local, national, and federal codes and standards. Where codes conflict, the most stringent requirement shall apply. Any conflicts shall be brought to the attention of the COR.

d. Manufacturer's Recommendations - When installation procedures, or any portion thereof, are required to follow the manufacturer's recommendations, the Contractor shall provide printed or electronic copies of those recommendations to the COR prior to installation. Installation shall not proceed until the recommendations have been received and reviewed. Failure to furnish these recommendations can be cause for rejection of the material.

8. Recycling and Trash Removal

Unless otherwise approved by the COR as part of the Contractor's recycling plan, the Contractor shall remove all packing material, debris, and cartons from the job site. The Contractor shall dispose of all recyclables, trash, and packing materials generated during installation. No recyclables, trash, or packing materials shall be discarded in facility-provided recycling containers, trash bins, or dumpsters.

9. Safety and Health

a. Regulatory Compliance -All work shall comply with the applicable requirements of OSHA 29 CFR 1910/1926 and OSHA 40 CFR 761, as well as all applicable state and municipal safety and health regulations. Where regulations conflict, the most stringent requirement shall apply.

b. Contractor Responsibility - The Contractor shall assume full responsibility and liability for compliance with all applicable regulations governing the health and safety of personnel during execution of the work. The Contractor shall hold the Government harmless for any action by its employees or subcontractors that results in illness or death.

c. Safety Equipment and Procedures - The Contractor shall provide all necessary safety equipment and shall ensure that such equipment and all related safety procedures are adequate for the work being performed and are utilized properly.

B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

Provide HI-SCAN 7555si or Equal X-Ray Scanner in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW) Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 09-28-2026 POP End: 09-27-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561621 - Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 7490 - Miscellaneous Office Machines

Provide 5030 or Equal X-Ray Scanner in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW)

POP Begin: 09-28-2026 POP End: 09-27-2027

Installation for X-Ray Scanners in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW)

POP Begin: 09-28-2026 POP End: 09-27-2027

Training for X-Ray Scanners in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW)

POP Begin: 09-28-2026 POP End: 09-27-2027

Preventative Maintenance for X-Ray Scanners in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW). One preventive maintenance will occur later in the base year after the new equipment has been installed.

POP Begin: 09-28-2026 POP End: 09-27-2027

Preventative Maintenance for X-Ray Scanners in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW).

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 09-28-2027 POP End: 09-27-2028

Preventative Maintenance for X-Ray Scanners in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW).

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 09-28-2028 POP End: 09-27-2029

Preventative Maintenance for X-Ray Scanners in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW).

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 09-28-2029 POP End: 09-27-2030

Preventative Maintenance for X-Ray Scanners in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW).

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 09-28-2030 POP End: 09-27-2031

B.3 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

345 Perry Hill Road Montgomery, AL 36109

USA

334-213-3377 darrell.bradford@va.gov

345 Perry Hill Road Montgomery, AL 36109

USA

345 Perry Hill Road Montgomery, AL 36109

USA

345 Perry Hill Road Montgomery, AL 36109

USA

345 Perry Hill Road Montgomery, AL 36109

USA

345 Perry Hill Road Montgomery, AL 36109

USA

345 Perry Hill Road Montgomery, AL 36109

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345 Perry Hill Road Montgomery, AL 36109

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345 Perry Hill Road Montgomery, AL 36109

USA

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES Clauses that are incorporated by reference (by Citation Number, Title, and Date), have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available.

The following clauses are incorporated into 52.212-4 as an addendum to this contract:

C.1 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)

The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 30 days.

(End of Clause)

C.2 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000)

(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 30 days; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 60 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.

(b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause.

(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed five (5) years.

(End of Clause) C.3 52.222-90 ADDRESSING DEI DISCRIMINATION BY FEDERAL CONTRACTORS (DEVIATION APR 2026) (a)Definitions. As used in this clause— Program participation means membership or participation in, or access or admission to: training, mentoring, or leadership development programs; educational opportunities; clubs; associations; or similar opportunities that are sponsored or established by the contractor or subcontractor.

Racially discriminatory diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) activities means disparate treatment based on race or ethnicity in the recruitment, employment (e.g., hiring, promotions), contracting (e.g., vendor agreements), program participation, or allocation or deployment of an entity's resources.

(b) In connection with the performance of work under this contract, the Contractor agrees as follows:

(1) The Contractor will not engage in any racially discriminatory DEI activities;

(2) The Contractor will furnish all information and reports, including providing access to books, records, and accounts, as required by the Contracting Officer, for purposes of ascertaining compliance with this clause;

(3) In the event of the Contractor's or a subcontractor's noncompliance with this clause, this contract may be canceled, terminated, or suspended in whole or in part, and the Contractor or subcontractor may be declared ineligible for further Government contracts;

(4) The Contractor will report any subcontractor's known or reasonably knowable conduct that may violate this clause to the Contracting Officer and take any appropriate remedial actions directed by the Contracting Officer; and

(5) The Contractor will inform the Contracting Officer if a subcontractor sues the Contractor and the suit puts at issue, in any way, the validity of this clause.

(6) The Contractor recognizes that compliance with the requirements of this clause are material to the Government's payment decisions for purposes of 31 U.S.C. 3729(b)(4).

(c) The Contractor must include the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (c), in subcontracts at any tier, including those for commercial products and commercial services, except those where the place of delivery or performance is outside the United States.

(End of Clause)

C.4 52.225-2 BUY AMERICAN CERTIFICATE (OCT 2022)

(a)(1) The Offeror certifies that each end product, except those listed in paragraph (b) of this provision, is a domestic end product and that each domestic end product listed in paragraph (c) of this provision contains a critical component.

(2) The Offeror shall list as foreign end products those end products manufactured in the United States that do not qualify as domestic end products. For those foreign end products that do not consist wholly or predominantly of iron or steel or a combination of both, the Offeror shall also indicate whether these foreign end products exceed 55 percent domestic content, except for those that are COTS items. If the percentage of the domestic content is unknown, select ‘‘no’’.

(3) The Offeror shall separately list the line item numbers of domestic end products that contain a critical component (see FAR 25.105).

(4) The terms ‘‘commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item,’’ ‘‘critical component,’’ ‘‘domestic end product,’’ ‘‘end product,’’ and ‘‘foreign end product’’ are defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled ‘‘Buy American—Supplies.”

(b) Foreign End Products:

[List as necessary]

(c) Domestic end products containing a critical component:

Line Item No.

[List as necessary]

(d) The Government will evaluate offers in accordance with the policies and procedures of part 25 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation.

(End of Provision)

C.5 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far https://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/

(End of Clause)

(End of Addendum to 52.212-4)

SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS

ATTACHMENT TO STATEMENT OF WORK: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS & SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS Procurement of Security Inspection Systems – VA Regional Office, Montgomery, AL Equipment Classification & Salient Characteristics All proposed hardware must be new, standard commercial products from a manufacturer regularly engaged in the production of X-ray screening systems. Remanufactured, refurbished, or prototype equipment will not be accepted.

Proposed "or equivalent" equipment must meet or exceed the following specific criteria:

Table 1: Technical Metric Requirements

3. Core Software & Operational Capabilities (Both Systems) To ensure seamless integration into federal checkpoint security workflows, all proposed systems must include the following native software utilities and hardware accessories:

· Threat Detection Utilities: Density Threshold Alert (DTA), Organic/Inorganic Material Stripping, Variable Contrast Optimization, and High/Low Penetration Toggle.

· Image Handling & Archive: Manual/Automatic Image Archiving, View Previous/Next Bag, and a localized Baggage Counter display.

· Training Suite: Integrated Operator Training Program (OTP) software capable of generating simulated screening loops.

· Power Protection: A dedicated Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) matched to system voltage draw, configured to protect internal electronics and maintain system operational state during power anomalies for safe shutdown.

D.1 VAAR 852.219-76 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SUPPLIES AND PRODUCTS (DEVIATION) (JAN 2023)

(a) Pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127(l)(2), the offeror certifies that—

(1) If awarded a contract (see FAR 2.101 definition), it will comply with the limitations on subcontracting requirement as provided in the solicitation and the resultant contract, as follows:

(i) [ ] In the case of a contract for supplies or products (other than from a nonmanufacturer of such supplies), it will not pay more than 50% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not certified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database as set forth in 852.219–73 or certified VOSBs listed in the SBA certification database as set forth in 852.219–74. Any work that a similarly situated certified SDVOSB/VOSB subcontractor further subcontracts will count towards the 50% subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. Cost of materials are excluded and not considered to be subcontracted.

(ii) [ ] In the case of a contract for supplies from a nonmanufacturer, it will supply the product of a domestic small business manufacturer or processor, unless a waiver as described in 13 CFR 121.406(b)(5) is granted. The offeror understands that, as provided in 13 CFR 121.406(b)(7), such a waiver has no effect on requirements external to the Small Business Act, such as the Buy American Act or the Trade Agreements Act.

(2) Manufacturer or nonmanufacturer representation and certification:

(i) [ ] Manufacturer or producer. The offeror certifies that it is the manufacturer or producer of the end item being procured, and the end item is manufactured or produced in the United States, in accordance with paragraph (a)(1)(i).

(ii) [ ] Nonmanufacturer. The offeror certifies that it qualifies as a nonmanufacturer in accordance with the requirements of 13 CFR 121.406(b) and paragraph (a)(1)(ii). The offeror further certifies it meets each element below as required in order to qualify as a nonmanufacturer.

[ ] The offeror certifies that it does not exceed 500 employees (or 150 employees for the Information Technology Value Added Reseller exception to NAICS code 541519, which is found at 13 CFR 121.201, footnote 18).

[ ] The offeror certifies that it is primarily engaged in the retail or wholesale trade and normally sells the type of item being supplied.

[ ] The offeror certifies that it will take ownership or possession of the item(s) with its personnel, equipment, or facilities in a manner consistent with industry practice.

(iii) [] The offeror certifies that it will supply the end item of a small business manufacturer, processor, or producer made in the United States, unless a waiver as provided in 13 CFR 121.406(b)(5) has been issued by SBA.

(3) The offeror acknowledges that this certification concerns a matter within the jurisdiction of an Agency of the United States. The offeror further acknowledges that this certification is subject to Title 18, United States Code, Section 1001, and, as such, a false, fictitious, or fraudulent certification may render the offeror subject to criminal, civil, or administrative penalties, including prosecution.

(4) If VA determines that an SDVOSB/ VOSB awarded a contract pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127 did not act in good faith, such SDVOSB/VOSB shall be subject to any or all of the following:

(i) Referral to the VA Suspension and Debarment Committee;

(ii) A fine under section 16(g)(1) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 645(g)(1)); and

(iii) Prosecution for violating 18 U.S.C. 1001.

(b) The offeror represents and understands that by submission of its offer and award of a contract it may be required to provide copies of documents or records to VA that VA may review to determine whether the offeror complied with the limitations on subcontracting requirement specified in the contract or to determine whether the offeror qualifies as a manufacturer or nonmanufacturer in compliance with the limitations on subcontracting requirement. Contracting officers may, at their discretion, require the contractor to demonstrate its compliance with the limitations on subcontracting at any time during performance and upon completion of a contract if the information regarding such compliance is not already available to the contracting officer. Evidence of compliance includes, but is not limited to, invoices, copies of subcontracts, or a list of the value of tasks performed.

(c) The offeror further agrees to cooperate fully and make available any documents or records as may be required to enable VA to determine compliance. The offeror understands that failure to provide documents as requested by VA may result in remedial action as the Government deems appropriate.

(d) Offeror completed certification/fill-in required. The formal certification must be completed, signed and returned with the offeror’s bid, quotation, or proposal. The Government will not consider offers for award from offerors that do not provide the certification, and all such responses will be deemed ineligible for evaluation and award.

Certification I hereby certify that if awarded the contract, _____________ will comply with the limitations on subcontracting specified in this clause and in the resultant contract. I further certify that I am authorized to execute this certification on behalf of ____________.

Printed Name of Signee: ___________ Printed Title of Signee: _____________ Signature: ____________ Date: ______________ Company Name and Address: _______________ (End of Clause)

D.1 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

See attached document: Wage Determination Montgomery 8-20-2026.

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SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

E.1 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (OCT 2025) (DEVIATION)

(a) Submission of offers. Submit signed and dated offers to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the exact time specified in this solicitation. As a minimum, offers shall include—

(1) The solicitation number;

(2) The name, address, telephone number of the Offeror;

(3) The Offeror’s Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and, if applicable, Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) indicator;

(4) Information necessary to evaluate the factors contained in the provision at 52.212-2 or as described in the solicitation;

(5) Responses to provisions that require Offeror completion of information, representations, and certifications (other than those collected via the System for Award Management (SAM)); and

(6) A statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation and any solicitation amendments.

(b) Period for acceptance of offers. The Offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 60 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers, unless another time period is specified in an addendum to the solicitation.

(c) Late submissions, modifications, revisions, and withdrawals of offers.

(1) Offerors are responsible for submitting offers and any modifications or revisions to the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation.

(2) Any offer, modification, or revision received after the time specified for receipt of offers is “late” and will not be considered unless it is received before award is made and the Contracting Officer determines that accepting the late offer would not unduly delay the acquisition. However, a late modification of an otherwise successful offer that makes its terms more favorable to the Government will be considered at any time it is received and may be accepted.

(3) If an emergency or unanticipated event interrupts normal Government processes so that offers cannot be received at the Government office designated for receipt of offers by the exact time specified in the solicitation, and urgent Government requirements preclude amendment of the solicitation or other notice of an extension of the closing date, the time specified for receipt of offers will be deemed to be extended to the same time of day specified in the solicitation on the first work day on which normal Government processes resume.

(4) Offerors may withdraw their offers by written notice to the Government received at any time before award.

(d) Contract award (not applicable to Invitation for Bids). The Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without discussions with Offerors. Therefore, the Offeror’s initial offer should contain the Offeror’s best terms. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions, if necessary. The Government may reject any or all offers if such action is in the public interest, accept other than the lowest offer, and waive informalities and minor irregularities in offers received.

(e) Debriefings. If a postaward debriefing is given to requesting Offerors, the Government will disclose the following information, if applicable:

(1) The agency’s evaluation of the significant weak or deficient factors in the debriefed Offeror’s offer.

(2) The overall evaluated cost or price and technical rating of the successful Offeror and the debriefed Offeror and past performance information on the debriefed Offeror.

(3) The overall ranking of all Offerors when any ranking was developed by the agency during source selection.

(4) A summary of the rationale for award.

(5) For acquisitions of commercial products, the make and model of the product to be delivered by the successful Offeror.

(6) Reasonable responses to relevant questions posed by the debriefed Offeror as to whether the agency followed source-selection procedures set forth in the solicitation, applicable regulations, and other applicable authorities.

(End of Provision) ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES Provisions that are incorporated by reference (by Citation Number, Title, and Date), have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available.

The following provisions are incorporated into 52.212-1 as an addendum to this solicitation:

E.2 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)

The Government contemplates award of a Firm-Fixed-Price contract resulting from this solicitation.

(End of Provision)

E.3 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far https://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/

(End of Provision)

(End of Addendum to 52.212-1)

E.4 52.212-2 EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (OCT 2025) (DEVIATION)

(a) Evaluation factors. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible Offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors will be used to evaluate offers:

Technical Past Performance

(b) Options (if applicable). The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. The evaluation of options does not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

(c) Notice of award. A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer furnished to the successful Offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

(End of Provision) Technical and past performance will each be evaluated on an acceptable/unacceptable basis. Award will be made to the lowest priced quote that meets the acceptability standards for technical and past performance. Technical acceptability and minimum standards are outlined below. Quoters should provide information on each of the standards as outlined below Evaluation will be made at the factor level considering the below elements. In order to achieve an overall acceptable rating, quoters must meet all of the acceptability elements below.

Technical Factor Specifications & Experience Specifications: The evaluation of the Specifications will evaluate whether the proposed equipment meets or exceeds the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics specified within the Statement of Work (SOW) Brand Name or Equal product.

· Equipment Compliance: Provision of detailed manufacturer specification sheets proving the proposed systems meet or exceed all dimensions, wire resolution, and steel penetration requirements.

Experience: The evaluation of the Capability and Experience will evaluate and measure capability and experience to determine the extent to which the vendor has previously provided recent and relevant services in respect to the following elements:

· Relevant experience with a minimum of one contract where similar equipment and maintenance services were successfully provided.

· Documented that the equipment manufacturer has been regularly engaged in producing X-ray screening systems

· The vendor is relevantly staffed to support this requirement.

Rating Standards

Past Performance Factor A minimum of two (2) past performance projects completed by the Contractor shall be submitted to the Government.

Each past performance shall contain the following:

Offerors without a record of relevant past performance or for whom information on past performance is not available or so sparse that no meaningful past performance rating can be reasonably assigned, the offeror may not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on past performance. Therefore, the offeror shall be determined to have unknown past performance. In the context of acceptability/unacceptability, “unknown” shall be considered “neutral.” If a rating of unacceptable for the past performance factor is assessed, the entire proposal will be determined unacceptable and will not be further evaluated.

Past Performance Ratings

Price:

Price will not be scored or rated. The techniques and procedures described under FAR Part 12.203 will be the primary means of assessing price to determine the proposed price to be reasonable and complete. Through these techniques, the Government will determine whether an Acceptable Offeror’s overall price is reasonable.

Basis for Award The Government will evaluate the Technical Proposal on an Acceptable/Unacceptable basis. Quotes will be reviewed to determine if the offeror's proposed solution meets all mandatory minimum specifications and requirements outlined in the Statement of Work (SOW). A rating of 'Acceptable' indicates the quote meets all minimum requirements. A rating of 'Unacceptable' indicates the quote fails to meet one or more minimum requirements and will be deemed technically unacceptable and removed from further consideration.

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