36C10X22Q0092_Amendment0002_conformed copy.pdf

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 in conjunction with Part 13 of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This Solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ), and the solicitation number is 36C10X22Q0092 (attached).

This notice incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2022-05, effective March 7, 2022, and the Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulations (VAAR). The complete text of any of the clauses and provisions may be accessed in full text at https://www.acquisition.gov/

This Solicitation is being set-aside for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business (SDVOSB).

The NAICS Code is 485999 –All Other Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation and the business size standard is $16.5 million.

The Department of Veterans Affairs' Central Office (VACO) is seeking a qualif ied contractor to provide executive driver transportation services. The contractor shall transport Government employees and Senior Executives for official business.

Respondents are to quote Firm Fixed Prices for all line items on the B.4 Price Cost Schedule.

Any award resulting from this solicitation will be issued on a Standard Form 1449.

Note: To receive an award resulting from this solicitation, respondents must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database IAW FAR 52.212-(k). Registration may be done online at: www.acquisition.gov or www.sam.gov.

Contractors are advised that any and all questions concerning this solicitation must be sent via email to derek.devine@va.gov, Alanna.Wilson@va.gov and Carey.Kauzlarich@va.gov.

Questions may not be answered if received after 04/28/2022. Quotes shall be emailed to derek.devine@va.gov Alanna.Wilson@va.gov and Carey.Kauzlarich@va.gov. Quotes received after 1:00 PM Eastern time on the due date indicated in SAM.gov may not be accepted.

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36C10X22Q0092

Table of Contents

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

B.2 PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

B.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

C.1 ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—

COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

C.2 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)

C.3 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000)... 14

C.4 SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

C.5 VAAR 852.212-70 PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES APPLICABLE TO VA

ACQUISITION OF COMMERCIAL ITEMS (APR 2020)

C.6 VAAR 852.219-74 LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—MONITORING AND

COMPLIANCE (JUL 2018)

C.7 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

C.8 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT

STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 2021) (JUL 2020)

(DEVIATION)

SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS

Attachment A: Solicitation Questions and Answers Attachment B: Wage Determination 15-4281

SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

E.1 INSTRUCTIONS TO RESPONDENT

E.2 EVALUATION APPROACH

E.3 ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL

PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

E.4 52.209-7 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (OCT 2018)

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

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

E.7 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB

1998)

E.8 52.212-2 EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL

SERVICES (NOV 2021)

E.9 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS—

COMMERCIAL ITEMS (FEB 2021) (JUL 2020) (DEVIATION)

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 36C10X Strategic Acquisition Center - Frederick Department of Veterans Affairs 5202 Presidents Court, Suite 103 Frederick MD 21703

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

[] 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party

3. INVOICES: Invoices shall be submitted in arrears:

a. Quarterly []

b. Semi-Annually []

c. Other [X] Monthly, in accordance with FAR 52.212-4.

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.

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Financial Services Center

PO BOX 149971

(see Section B.3 invoicing/payment)

Austin TX 78714-8917

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

AMENDMENT NO DATE

B.2 PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

1.0 INTRODUCTION

The Department of Veterans Affairs' Central Office (VACO) is seeking a qualif ied contractor to provide executive driver transportation services. The contractor shall transport Government employees and Senior Executives for official business.

2.0 SCOPE

The contractor shall provide driver services for VACO. The executive driving service is for authorized government employees.

3.0 TYPE OF CONTRACT

This is a fixed price contract.

4.0 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The period of performance shall include a 12-month base period with four, 12-month option periods.

• June 1, 2022 through May 31, 2023

• June 1, 2023 through May 31, 2024

• June 1, 2024 through May 31, 2025

• June 1, 2025 through May 31, 2026

• June 1, 2026 through May 31, 2027

The contractor’s drivers shall not commence work until the drivers background investigations have been completed (see Section 10.0 Security) and Government IDs are issued.

The contractor shall not provide service on federal holidays except for Memorial Day and Veterans’ Day.

5.0 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

These services shall be performed within the National Capital Region (NCR) and other geographical locations within a 50-mile radius of the NCR to also include the VA Medical Centers in Richmond VA, and Martinsburg WV. Drivers shall report onsite to the Department of Veterans Affairs Central Office (VACO) located at 810 Vermont Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20420 to perform work outlined in Section 7.0 below when not dispatched on a driving route.

6.0 TRAVEL

No travel is required under this contract.

7.0 TASK STATEMENT

The contractor shall provide services Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. The contractor shall be responsible for providing all drivers with professional business attire. The contractor shall perform the required service in such a manner as to cause the least possible interference with the Government's activities.

VA will be provide the vehicles, office space, and computers for this contract. The Government vehicles are equipped with GPS with maps from Google Maps. Computers will be utilized for:

1. Scheduling and receiving transportation requests from Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) or the COR’s backup.

2. Receiving, and responding to emails,

3. Updating transportation logs and other pertinent documentation as required and

4. Processing transportation request and other related transportation information on SharePoint.

Customer requests for transportation may be received via email or SharePoint.

All drivers will have access to ad hoc computer desk spaces provided in VA office space.

Computers shall not be removed from the Government location. The use of computer access shall only be utilized when drivers are not dispatched on a route to perform assigned duties identif ied below:

As part of this service, the contractor drivers shall:

1. Prepare and complete log for Vehicle Maintenance, Mileage and Dispatch as required

2. Perform daily vehicle inspections before utilization of the vehicle

3. Maintain a safe driving record annually and adhere to posted Speed Limit and Parking

Signs

4. Access customer requests for transportation via email and SharePoint

5. Assist COR (or backup COR) in preparation of daily schedule routes as required based on the customer requests to include driver name, departure time, pick-up time, location, and customer name

6. Preplan route destinations, prepare vehicles for runs and manage time to ensure customers are transported timely

7. Consistently check for transportation request emails daily

8. Provide assistance in loading and unloading baggage

The COR receive and schedule the transportation requests and provides the daily schedule routes to the drivers.

The contractor shall maintain constant communication with the COR or dispatcher during normal business hours.

The contractor shall ensure drivers have cell phones with coverage to accept calls from the COR or Dispatcher.

Designated pick-up and discharge areas will be identif ied by the COR or provided upon arrival to the destination. The contractor shall not leave designated areas and passengers shall only be picked-up and discharged in the designated area, except when otherwise designated for safety and weather purposes.

All contractor drivers shall sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement. The contractor drivers may be subject to drug testing at the contractor’s own expense. Drug testing may be random or recommended based on situational instances, such as accidents or damage to government property where contractor drivers were involved.

On a as needed basis, surge capacity may be required in event additional driver support is needed outside of the standard services. The contractor shall provide additional driver support as needed within 24 hours of written notification from COR. When surge support is required, it shall be for the full business day.

The contractor shall host a kickoff meeting within 5 business days of contract award.

8.0 QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Compliance, Permits, Certif ications, and Insurance:

Throughout the duration of this contract the contractor shall be in compliance with this PWS and all applicable Federal, State, and Local laws.

The contractor shall be responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses, permits, and insurance to comply with any applicable Federal and Municipal laws, Codes, and Regulations in connection with the performance of this service.

The contractor shall ensure all drivers operating under this contract possess a valid state driver's license from any of the 50 US states, District of Columbia, or US territories.

Deliverable

1. Kickoff meeting within 5 business days of contract award.

Contractor Driver Requirements:

All contractor drivers shall have the minimum qualif ications:

1. Three years of executive driving experience

2. Three years safe driving record IAW issuing state point system

3. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

4. Proficiency in reading maps and the utilization of GPS/Navigational systems

5. Knowledge of the Washington, DC National Capital Region area

6. Ability to drive a large SUV (Government provided vehicle i.e., Chevy Suburban, or equivalent)

The contractor shall provide resumes and driving records to ensure these requirements are met.

This shall be provided to the COR prior to any driver supporting this contract.

Additionally, the contractor shall successfully complete any applicable Government training within the VA’s Talent Management System (TMS) prior to starting work outlined in this PWS.

The contractor shall provide each driver’s driving records to the COR on an annual basis.

The contractor shall not allow any person, to perform under this contract, who is an employee of the U.S. Government, if the employment of that person would create an appearance of a conflict of interest.

The contractor shall ensure all drivers operating under this contract possess a valid state driver's license from any of the 50 US states, District of Columbia, or US territories and can meet minimum government Security Clearance requirements. No work shall begin until all required Security Clearances and required TMS trainings are completed and received by the COR, and the CO/COR provides authorization to proceed.

All drivers providing service under this contract shall have no more than two moving violations per year or any reckless driving convictions on their driving record.

All drivers shall ensure they are always operating safely and within the applicable laws.

The contractor shall certify their drivers do not have a serious health condition which could impair their driving skills and place passengers at risk.

Safety:

The contractor shall not knowingly operate an unsafe vehicle nor operate it in an unsafe manner.

https://www.bia.gov/sites/bia.gov/files/assets/public/pdf/idc1-022048.pdf

Conduct:

The contractor shall always display professional manners. The following acts are examples of what is not permissible by drivers who provide services under this requirement:

1. Use of intoxicating liquors, narcotics, or controlled substances of any kind (excluding doctor's prescriptions which do not impair driver's driving ability) while on duty or reporting for duty while under the influence of these substances.

2. Smoking, vaping, chewing tobacco, dip, and other uses of tobacco are prohibited while on duty. VA Drivers and Contractor staffs are prohibited from smoking in government vehicles.

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3. Carrying of pistols, f irearms, or concealed weapons.

4. Resorting to physical violence while on duty.

5. Spitting in prohibited places or any other unsanitary, offensive, or insensitive practices or behavior. Use of loud, indecent, or profane language and/or making threatening or obscene gestures toward customers or other drivers.

6. Stopping for personal business, including excessive use of restroom facilities, while transporting passengers.

7. Engaging customers in a verbal confrontation in an attempt to settle a disagreement. Should a disagreement arise, the Contractor shall contact their dispatcher/supervisor via cell phone, as well as the COR.

8. Soliciting or accepting tips from customers, companions, or others at any time.

Loitering in or around Government facilities during off duty hours.

Accidents:

Service shall not continue in a vehicle which has experienced an accident and requires repairs.

The contractor’s driver involved in any accident shall remain at the scene until the investigation is completed. The accident shall be verbally reported to the COR as soon as safe to do so.

The contractor shall be responsible for reporting and preparing an accident report within VA policies and guidelines and submit to the COR by 5:30pm the follow business day. The contractor shall take all reasonable steps to assure the comfort and safety of all passengers.

Before a vehicle can leave the scene of the accident, the driver must complete a list of passenger’s names', telephone numbers', and place of employment.

Delays or Disruptions in Service:

The contractor shall immediately report to the COR all vehicle breakdowns or other problems which may affect service. When a breakdown occurs and as soon as it is safe to do so, the contractor shall notify the COR for guidance on delay or disruption procedures to minimize any delay or inconvenience to the customer(s).

Weather:

The contractor shall immediately notify the COR if dangerous road conditions exist (i.e., inclement weather) that may render transportation services unsafe to operate. However, this act of notif ication does not, of itself, provide authorization to discontinue services. The contractor shall receive a response from the COR within one hour of notification as to whether to discontinue service.

The contractor shall monitor the Office of Personnel Management's official website for Government closures. If government offices are closed, for any reason, the contractor shall not provide services.

Moving Violations:

If the VA receives a fine that is a result of the contractor’s actions, the contractor is responsible to pay these fines, within the timeframe specified on the violation. The contractor shall provide proof of payment within 24 hours of the payment being issued.

Vehicle Maintenance and Cleanliness:

The contractor shall ensure the interior and exterior of the vehicles are always kept clean and free of debris. Any damage to the interior or exterior of the vehicle shall be documented and reported to the COR immediately. The VA will provide all cleaning supplies and the necessary forms of payment for when the vehicle is taken to a carwash. The contractor shall provide the receipt to the COR within 24 hours after any carwash occurs.

The contractor shall be responsible for ensuring the vehicles have the necessary amount of fuel to perform the required services. The VA will provide the necessary forms of payment for when the vehicle is refueled. The contractor shall provide the receipt to the COR within 24 hours after any refueling.

9.0 REPORTING

Drivers List: The contractor shall maintain a Drivers’ List with all contractor personnel working under this contract. If a change to personnel is to be made, the contractor shall provide the COR with an updated list no less than five business days prior to the change.

Deliverable – Provide Drivers’ List to COR with appropriate updates no less than five business days prior, or as soon as possible, to the change.

Ridership: The contractor shall keep a mileage, vehicle maintenance and dispatch log. This log is to be submitted to the COR by the fifth business day of each month.

Deliverable – Provide report documenting mileage, vehicle maintenance, and dispatch log to the COR by the fifth business day of each month.

10.0 SECURITY

Work will be performed on government-owned computers. The Government will provide access to the VA network through Citrix Access Gateway (CAG) to perform the duties under this contract. All VA policies related to networked computer use will apply. Personal identif ication verif ication (PIV) cards shall be required for all contractor personnel with VA network access/accounts. Contractor personnel shall complete VA’s Privacy and Information Security Awareness and Rules of Behavior training before networked computer access will be granted.

The position sensitivity and the level of background investigation commensurate with the required level of access for the tasks within the Performance Work Statement is Low/NACI.

Drivers shall not commence work and labor hours shall not be paid for until the background investigation is completed, and the driver has been cleared for work as notif ied by the Government COR.

Position Sensitivity

Background Investigation (in accordance with Department of Veterans Affairs 0710 Handbook, “Personnel Security Suitability Program,” Appendix A)

Low

National Agency Check with Written Inquiries (NACI) A NACI is conducted by OPM and covers a 5-year period. It consists of a review of records contained in the OPM Security Investigations Index (SII) and the DOD Defense Central Investigations Index (DCII), FBI name check, FBI fingerprint check, and written inquiries to previous employers and references listed on the application for employment. In VA it is used for Non-sensitive or Low Risk positions.

11.0 QUALITY CONTROL PLAN (QCP)

The contractor shall establish and maintain a complete QCP to ensure successful service performance. The contractor's QCP shall detail but is not limited to how the Driver’ s transportation service will be maintained and managed; and how and what corrective action will be taken, if the contractor fails to perform the services within guidelines of VA, Department of Transportation and GSA policies and procedures. The contractor's QCP, in addition to the Government's Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan, will be used to monitor contract performance.

When the contractor performance does not meet the specifications and requirements of PWS, the COR will submit written documentation to the CO explaining how performance is considered to be unacceptable. This documentation will be provided to the CO within three business days after each occurrence be unacceptable.

Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan

QA Measure Standard Acceptable

Quality Level Method of Surveillance

Incentives/ Disincentives

Service adheres to time schedule:

7:00-5:30

Vehicle is available within 15 minutes of scheduled departure time and NLT 10 minutes after scheduled departure time

90% of the time Customer feedback.

Planned sampling

Positive/negative feedback on

CPARS

Decrementing allowable charges by the same percentage as the availability which was missed.

Vehicle standards – maintenance and cleanliness

The contractor shall ensure the interior and exterior of the vehicles are always kept clean and free of debris and

No more than 1 defect or infraction per month

Planned sampling.

Customer feedback

Positive/negative feedback on

CPARS

adequately fueled.

All receipts for carwashes and fuel are submitted to the COR within 24 Hours

Driver performance

Driver behavior and performance complies with

PWS

requirements

No more than 1 defect of infraction per month

Planned sampling.

Customer feedback

Positive/negative feedback on

CPARS

Driver qualif ications

The contractor shall provide each driver’s driving records to the COR on an annual basis 60 prior to expiration of the current Period of Performance Security Clearances and required TMS trainings are completed.

100% verif ication Hard copy via email to the COR

Positive/negative feedback on

CPARS

Security Requirements

The contractor shall provide documentation that each driver has all required Security Clearances and required TMS trainings are completed and submitted to the

COR

100% verif ication Hard copy via email to the COR prior to contract performance

Positive/negative feedback on

CPARS

Termination of Contract

B.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION1

ITEM

NUMBER

DESCRIPTION OF

SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

12.00 MO _______________ _______________

Executive Driver Services

30 hours per day of support during the business operations as defined in the PWS.

Services IAW the PWS Contract Period: Base

60.00 EA ______________ ______________

Surge Capacity Services

An additional 10 hours per day of services to support surge workload during business operations as defined in the PWS. Only invoiced if used.

Contract Period: Base

12.00 MO __________________ __________________

Contract Period: Option 1

60.00 EA __________________ __________________

Surge Capacity Services.

Contract Period: Option 1

Contract Period: Option 2

1 The “Surge Capacity Services” CLIN may increase or decease in quantities throughout the contract term and shall be done so by contract modification under the authority of FAR 52.212-4(c).

Contract Period: Option 2

Contract Period: Option 3

Contract Period: Option 3

Contract Period: Option 4

Contract Period: Option 4

GRAND TOTAL __________________

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

C.1 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.2 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.3 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.4 Reserved

C.5 VAAR 852.212-70 PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES APPLICABLE TO VA

ACQUISITION OF COMMERCIAL ITEMS (APR 2020)

(a) The Contractor agrees to comply with any provision or clause that is incorporated herein by reference to implement agency policy applicable to acquisition of commercial items or components. The following provisions and clauses that have been checked by the Contracting Officer are incorporated by reference.

[X] 852.203–70, Commercial Advertising.

[] 852.209–70, Organizational Conflicts of Interest.

[] 852.211–70, Equipment Operation and Maintenance Manuals.

[] 852.214–71, Restrictions on Alternate Item(s).

[] 852.214–72, Alternate Item(s). [Note: this is a fillable clause.]

[] 852.214–73, Alternate Packaging and Packing.

[] 852.214–74, Marking of Bid Samples.

[] 852.215–70, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and Veteran-Owned Small Business Evaluation Factors.

[] 852.215–71, Evaluation Factor Commitments.

[] 852.216–71, Economic Price Adjustment of Contract Price(s) Based on a Price Index.

[] 852.216–72, Proportional Economic Price Adjustment of Contract Price(s) Based on a Price Index.

[] 852.216–73, Economic Price Adjustment—State Nursing Home Care for Veterans.

[] 852.216–74, Economic Price Adjustment—Medicaid Labor Rates.

[] 852.216–75, Economic Price Adjustment—Fuel Surcharge.

[] 852.219–9, VA Small Business Subcontracting Plan Minimum Requirements.

[X] 852.219–10, VA Notice of Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set- Aside.

[] 852.219–11, VA Notice of Total Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside.

[] 852.222–70, Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards—Nursing Home Care for Veterans.

[] 852.228–70, Bond Premium Adjustment.

[] 852.228–71, Indemnification and Insurance.

[] 852.228–72, Assisting Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses in Obtaining Bonds.

[X] 852.232–72, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests.

[X] 852.233–70, Protest Content/Alternative Dispute Resolution.

[X] 852.233–71, Alternate Protest Procedure.

[] 852.237–70, Indemnification and Medical Liability Insurance.

[] 852.246–71, Rejected Goods.

[] 852.246–72, Frozen Processed Foods.

[] 852.246–73, Noncompliance with Packaging, Packing, and/or Marking Requirements.

[X] 852.270–1, Representatives of Contracting Officers.

[] 852.271–72, Time Spent by Counselee in Counseling Process.

[] 852.271–73, Use and Publication of Counseling Results.

[] 852.271–74, Inspection.

[] 852.271–75, Extension of Contract Period.

[] 852.273–70, Late Offers.

[] 852.273–71, Alternative Negotiation Techniques.

[] 852.273–72, Alternative Evaluation.

[] 852.273–73, Evaluation—Health-Care Resources.

[] 852.273–74, Award without Exchanges.

(b) All requests for quotations, solicitations, and contracts for commercial item services to be provided to beneficiaries must include the following clause:

[] 852.237–74, Nondiscrimination in Service Delivery.

(End of Clause)

C.6 VAAR 852.219-74 LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—

MONITORING AND COMPLIANCE (JUL 2018)

(a) This solicitation includes VA Notice of Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside.

(b) Accordingly, any contract resulting from this solicitation is subject to the limitation on subcontracting requirements in 13 CFR 125.6, or the limitations on subcontracting requirements in the FAR clause, as applicable. The Contractor is advised that in performing contract administration functions, the Contracting Officer may use the services of a support contractor(s) retained by VA to assist in assessing the Contractor's compliance with the limitations on subcontracting or percentage of work performance requirements specified in the clause. To that end, the support contractor(s) may require access to Contractor's offices where the Contractor's business records or other proprietary data are retained and to review such business records regarding the Contractor's compliance with this requirement.

(c) All support contractors conducting this review on behalf of VA will be required to sign an “Information Protection and Non-Disclosure and Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest Agreement” to ensure the Contractor's business records or other proprietary data reviewed or obtained in the course of assisting the Contracting Officer in assessing the Contractor for compliance are protected to ensure information or data is not improperly disclosed or other impropriety occurs.

(d) Furthermore, if VA determines any services the support contractor(s) will perform in assessing compliance are advisory and assistance services as defined in FAR 2.101, Definitions, the support contractor(s) must also enter into an agreement with the Contractor to protect proprietary information as required by FAR 9.505-4, Obtaining access to proprietary information, paragraph (b). The Contractor is required to cooperate fully and make available any records as may be required to enable the Contracting Officer to assess the Contractor's compliance with the limitations on subcontracting or percentage of work performance requirement.

(End of Clause)

C.7 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):

http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/

FAR Number Title Date

52.203-17 CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS

AND REQUIREMENT TO INFORM EMPLOYEES OF

WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS

JUN 2020

52.204-4 PRINTED OR COPIED DOUBLE-SIDED ON

POSTCONSUMER FIBER CONTENT PAPER

MAY 2011

52.204-9 PERSONAL IDENTITY VERIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR

PERSONNEL

JAN 2011

52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE OCT 2018

52.204-18 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE

MAINTENANCE

AUG 2020

52.232-40 PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL

BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS

NOV 2021

52.245-1 GOVERNMENT PROPERTY ALTERNATE I (APR 2012) SEP 2021

52.245-9 USE AND CHARGES APR 2012

852.204-70 PERSONAL IDENTITY VERIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR

PERSONNEL

MAY 2020

852.242-71 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER OCT 2020

(End of Clause)

(End of Addendum to 52.212-4)

C.8 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO

IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS

(JAN 2021) (JUL 2020) (DEVIATION)

(a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

(1) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (JAN 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(2) 52.204–23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (Jul 2018) (Section 1634 of Pub. L.

115–91).

(3) 52.204–25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (AUG 2020) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115–232).

(4) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (NOV 2015).

(5) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (Aug 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).

(6) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) (Public Laws 108-77 and 108-78 (19 U.S.C. 3805 note)).

(b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

[X] (1) 52.203–6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (JUN 2020), with Alternate I (OCT 1995) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 2402).

[] (2) 52.203–13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (JUN 2020) (41 U.S.C.

3509).

[] (3) 52.203–15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (JUN 2010) (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5). (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.)

[X] (4) 52.204–10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (JUN 2020) (Pub. L. 109–282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

[] (5) [Reserved]

[X] (6) 52.204–14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (OCT 2016) (Pub. L. 111–117, section 743 of Div. C).

[] (7) 52.204–15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (OCT 2016) (Pub. L. 111–117, section 743 of Div. C).

[X] (8) 52.209–6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (JUN 2020) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

[X] (9) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Oct 2018) (41 U.S.C. 2313).

[] (10) [Reserved]

[] (11)(i) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

[] (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-3.

[] (12)(i) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (MAR 2020) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

[] (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-4.

[] (13) [Reserved]

[] (14)(i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644).

[] (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-6.

[] (15)(i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644).

[] (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-7.

[X] (16) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2018) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

[] (17)(i) 52.219–9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (JUN 2020) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)).

[] (ii) Alternate I (NOV 2016) of 52.219-9.

[] (iii) Alternate II (NOV 2016) of 52.219-9.

[] (iv) Alternate III (JUN 2020) of 52.219–9.

[] (v) Alternate IV (JUN 2020) of 52.219–9.

[] (18)(i) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

[] (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-13.

[X] (19) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(14)).

[] (20) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages—Subcontracting Plan (Jan 1999) (15 U.S.C.

637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

[X] (21) 52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 657f).

[X] (22)(i) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (NOV 2020) (15 U.S.C 632(a)(2)).

[] (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-28.

[] (23) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) Concerns (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C.

637(m)).

[] (24) 52.219-30, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Women-Owned Small Business Concerns Eligible Under the Women-Owned Small Business Program (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

[] (25) 52.219-32, Orders Issued Directly Under Small Business Reserves (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

[] (26) 52.219-33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(17))

[X] (27) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755).

[] (28) 52.222–19, Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (JUL 2020)

(DEVIATION) (E.O. 13126).

[X] (29) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015).

[X] (30)(i) 52.222–26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016) (E.O. 11246).

[] (ii) Alternate I (FEB 1999) of 52.222-26.

[X] (31)(i) 52.222–35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

[] (ii) Alternate I (JULY 2014) of 52.222-35.

[X] (32)(i) 52.222–36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020) (29 U.S.C.

793).

[] (ii) Alternate I (JULY 2014) of 52.222-36.

[X] (33) 52.222–37, Employment Reports on Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

[X] (34) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act

(DEC 2010) (E.O. 13496).

[X] (35)(i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (OCT 2020) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

[] (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

[X] (36) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (OCT 2015). (E. O. 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial items as prescribed in 22.1803.)

[] (37)(i) 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA- Designated Items (May 2008) (42 U.S.C.6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

[] (ii) Alternate I (MAY 2008) of 52.223-9 (42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(C)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

[] (38) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

[] (39) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

[] (40)(i) 52.223-13, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Imaging Equipment (JUN 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

[] (ii) Alternate I (OCT 2015) of 52.223-13.

[] (41)(i) 52.223-14, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Televisions (JUN 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

[] (ii) Alternate I (JUN 2014) of 52.223-14.

[] (42) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (MAY 2020) (42 U.S.C.

8259b).

[] (43)(i) 52.223-16, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Personal Computer Products (OCT 2015) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

[] (ii) Alternate I (JUN 2014) of 52.223-16.

[X] (44) 52.223–18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving

(JUN 2020) (E.O. 13513).

[] (45) 52.223-20, Aerosols (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

[] (46) 52.223-21, Foams (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

[] (47) (i) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (JAN 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

[] (ii) Alternate I (JAN 2017) of 52.224-3.

[] (48) 52.225-1, Buy American—Supplies (JAN 2021) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).

[] (49)(i) 52.225-3, Buy American—Free Trade Agreements—Israeli Trade Act (JUL 2020) (DEVIATION) (19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, 19 U.S.C. chapter 29 (sections 4501-4732), Pub. L. 103-182, 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, 110-138, 112-41, 112-42, and 112-43.

[] (ii) Alternate II (JUL 2020) (DEVIATION) of 52.225-3.

[] (iii) Alternate III (JUL 2020) (DEVIATION) of 52.225-3.

[] (50) 52.225–5, Trade Agreements (JUL 2020) (DEVIATION) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).

[X] (51) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (JUN 2008) (E.O.'s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

[] (52) 52.225–26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (OCT 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note).

[] (53) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C.

5150).

[] (54) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

[X] (55) 52.229–12, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (JUN 2020).

[] (56) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items (Feb 2002) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

[] (57) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Items (JAN 2017) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

[X] (58) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management (Oct 2018) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

[] (59) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Other than System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

[] (60) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (MAY 2014) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

[] (61) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (AUG 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

[] (62) 52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (JAN 2017)(15 U.S.C.

637(d)(13)).

[] (63)(i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx. 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631).

[] (ii) Alternate I (Apr 2003) of 52.247-64.

[] (iii) Alternate II (FEB 2006) of 52.247-64.

(c) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

[X] (1) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (AUG 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

[X] (2) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (MAY 2014) (29 U.S.C.

206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

[X] (3) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards—Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (AUG 2018) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C.

chapter 67).

[] (4) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards—Price Adjustment (MAY 2014) (29 U.S.C 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

[] (5) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment—Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

[] (6) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services—Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

[X] (7) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (NOV 2020).

[X] (8) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2017) (E.O. 13706).

[] (9) 52.226–6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (JUN 2020) (42 U.S.C. 1792).

(d) Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph (d) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplif ied acquisition threshold, as defined in FAR 2.101, on the date of award of this contract, and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records—Negotiation.

(1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor's directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract.

(2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all reasonable times the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after f inal payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR Subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved.

(3) As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and regardless of form. This does not require the Contractor to create or maintain any record that the Contractor does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law.

(e)(1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), and (d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in this paragraph (e)(1) in a subcontract for commercial items. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause—

(i) 52.203–13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (JUN 2020) (41 U.S.C.

3509).

(ii) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (JAN 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(iii) 52.204–23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (Jul 2018) (Section 1634 of Pub. L.

115–91).

(iv) 52.204–25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (AUG 2020) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115–232).

(v) 52.219–8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2018) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds the applicable threshold specified in FAR 19.702(a) on the date of subcontract award, the subcontractor must include 52.219–8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.

(vi) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015).

(vii) 52.222–26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016) (E.O. 11246).

(viii) 52.222–35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(ix) 52.222–36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020) (29 U.S.C. 793).

(x) 52.222–37, Employment Reports on Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(xi) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (DEC 2010) (E.O. 13496). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (f) of FAR clause 52.222-40.

(xii) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (AUG 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xiii)(A) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (OCT 2020) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

(B) Alternate I (MAR 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

(xiv) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment—Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xv) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services—Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xvi) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verif ication (OCT 2015) (E. O. 12989).

(xvii) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (NOV 2020).

(xviii) 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2017) (E.O. 13706).

(xix)(A) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (JAN 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

(B) Alternate I (JAN 2017) of 52.224-3.

(xx) 52.225–26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (OCT 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note).

(xxi) 52.226–6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (JUN 2020) (42 U.S.C. 1792). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6.

(xxii) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx. 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64.

(2) While not required, the Contractor may include in its subcontracts for commercial items a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations.

(End of Clause)

SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR

ATTACHMENTS

Attachment A: Solicitation Questions and Answers.

Attachment B: Wage Determination 15-4281.

SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

E.1 INSTRUCTIONS TO RESPONDENT

In addition to information provided by FAR Clause 52.212-1 Instructions to Respondent – Commercial Items, the following instructions to respondent apply:

(a) All quote intentions, questions, and quotes shall be submitted directly to the Contracting

Officer and the Contract Specialist via email to carey.kauzlarich@va.gov Alanna.Wilson@va.gov and derek.devine@va.gov.

(b) Respondent’s intention to provide a quote is requested and shall be submitted on or before close of business on the date specified on SAM.gov.

(c) All questions from respondent regarding this solicitation shall be submitted on or before date/time specified on the the first page of this solicitation. Only written questions will be accepted. It is requested that all questions be combined into one Microsoft Word document per respondent.

(d) Quotes shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer and the Contracting Specialist via email to carey.kauzlarich.va.gov Alanna.wilson@va.gov and derek.devine@va.gov so that they are received on or before date/time specified on SAM.gov. In accordance with FAR 52.212- 1(f), respondent are responsible for submitting quotes so as to reach the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation. These e-mail inboxes are the Government office designated in the solicitation as defined in FAR 52.212-1(f)(1) for timely receipt of quotes. The respondent assumes full responsibility for ensuring that the quote is received at the e-mail addresses stated above by the closing date and time identif ied in the solicitation.