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36C24120Q0264 Contract Opportunity Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice
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* = Required Field Contract Opportunity Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice D305 Cloud-Based Molecular Diagnostics Reporting Tool 06516 36C24120Q0264 04-24-2020 N
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518210 Department of Veterans Affairs VA Connecticut Healthcare System 950 Campbell Avenue West Haven CT 06516 Earl Johnson 203-932-5711 Ext. 3535 Department of Veterans Affairs VA Connecticut Healthcare System 950 Campbell Avenue 06516
USA
EarlCi.Johnson@va.gov Contracting Specialist This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. This combined synopsis/solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) 36C24120Q0264.
Submit written offers in accordance with Addendum to FAR 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors outlined in pages 17-18 of this solicitation. Oral quotes will not be accepted. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2020-04 / 01-15-2020. North American Industrial Classification Standard (NAICS) 518210, Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services, with a Size Standard of $35 Million, apply to this procurement. This acquisition is 100% set-aside for Small Business.
VISN 1 VA Healthcare System intends to award a single firm fixed price contract for a Cloud-Based Molecular Diagnostic Reporting Tool that will work with the Agena MassArray System.
This procurement is being conducted under FAR Part 13 – Simplified Acquisition Procedures.
This procurement is a Small Business set-aside and all eligible quoters are encouraged to submit quotes. To be eligible for award quoter must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov) at the time of award.
Quotes are due on April 24, 2020 at 12:00 p.m. Local time (GMT-4). Quotes will only be accepted by email to: Contract Specialists Earl Johnson, EarlCi.Johnson@va.gov This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services/items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 in conjunction with FAR Part 13, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. This combined synopsis/solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) 36C24120Q0264.
Submit written offers in accordance with Addendum to FAR 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors outlined in pages 17-18 of this solicitation. Oral quotes will not be accepted. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2020-04 / 01-15-2020. North American Industrial Classification Standard (NAICS) 518210, Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services, with a Size Standard of $35 Million, apply to this procurement. This acquisition is 100% set-aside for Small Business.
VISN 1 VA Healthcare System intends to award a single firm fixed price contract for a Cloud-Based Molecular Diagnostic Reporting Tool that will work with the Agena MassArray System.
This procurement is being conducted under FAR Part 13 – Simplified Acquisition Procedures.
This procurement is a Small Business set-aside and all eligible quoters are encouraged to submit quotes. To be eligible for award quoter must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov) at the time of award.
1. Quote shall be valid 60 days for the close of this solicitation.
1. Please see RFQ for detailed description of requirements.
1. All requests for clarification are due to the NCO 1 West Haven, CT not later than April 20, 2020, 12:00 p.m. time (GMT-4). The Government reserves the right to not answer questions submitted after this time.
1. Quotes are due on April 24, 2020 at 12:00 p.m. Local time (GMT-4). Quotes will only be accepted by email to: Contract Specialists Earl Johnson, EarlCi.Johnson@va.gov
Table of Contents
| SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF COMBINED SYNOPSIS BLOCKS | 5 |
| B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA | 5 |
| B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE | 8 |
| ITEM INFORMATION | 8 |
| B.3 DELIVERY SCHEDULE | 9 |
| SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES | 12 |
| C.1 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998) | 12 |
| C.2 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000) | 13 |
| C.3 52.232-19 AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR THE NEXT FISCAL YEAR (APR 1984) | 13 |
| C.4 VAAR 852.211-72 TECHNICAL INDUSTRY STANDARDS (NOV 2018) | 13 |
| C.5 VAAR 852.203-70 COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING (MAY 2018) | 13 |
| C.6 VAAR 852.219-74 LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—MONITORING AND COMPLIANCE (JUL 2018) | 14 |
| C.7 VAAR 852.219-75 SUBCONTRACTING COMMITMENTS MONITORING AND COMPLIANCE (JUL 2018) | 14 |
| C.8 VAAR 852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS (NOV 2018) | 15 |
| C.9 VAAR 852.237-75 KEY PERSONNEL (OCT 2019) | 16 |
| C.10 VAAR 852.246-71 REJECTED GOODS (OCT 2018) | 16 |
| C.11 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 2020) | 17 |
| SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS | 25 |
| SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS | 26 |
| E.1 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2018) | 26 |
| E.2 52.212-2 EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2014) | 30 |
| E.3 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998) | 31 |
| E.4 52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (DEC 2019) | 31 |
| E.5 52.227-15 REPRESENTATION OF LIMITED RIGHTS DATA AND RESTRICTED COMPUTER SOFTWARE (DEC 2007) | 32 |
| E.6 VAAR 852.252-70 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS OR CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (JAN 2008) | 33 |
| E.7 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (DEC 2019) | 33 |
SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF COMBINED SYNOPSIS 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 36C241 Linda Ward Department of Veterans Affairs VA Connecticut Healthcare System 950 Campbell Avenue West Haven CT 06516
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] Upon delivery, inspection and acceptance by the Government. |
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.
Department of Veterans Affairs Financial Services Center VAAR Clause 852.232-72 Electronic Submission of Payment Request
ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS: The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the Solicitation numbered and dated as follows:
| AMENDMENT NO |
| DATE |
STATEMENT OF WORK
Pharmacogenetic report generation software service to translate raw genomic data generated by West Haven Agena MassArray PGx patient testing.
VISN 1 Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service (P&LMS) on behalf of the Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory at West Haven VA requires acquisition of a Laboratory Report Generation service based on genomic data generated by the Agena MassArray PGx testing.
The Agena MassArray is the analyzer currently being used to perform genetic testing at the West Haven Molecular Diagnostic Lab, the reference lab for VISN 1 Labs.
The purpose of this action is to establish a VISN contract for generating reports through a Cloud-Based Portal & the software that will translate/generate raw genomic data from the Agena MassArray PGx tests into a custom pharmacogenetic report for each patient that’s tested.
This agreement is for a firm fixed-priced contract to implement and setup the purpose of generating reports. The contractor will also provide the following; technical support, training, service/maintenance of site. The performance of this contract will be 5-years.
This agreement would ensure availability, ease of procurement, and fixed pricing for this testing and ensure a continuance of this service to all veterans within VISN 1, VA New England Healthcare System. This procurement is for Pharmacogenetic Report generation cloud-based software to convert raw genomic data generated by the Agena MassArray analyzer owned by VA Connecticut (VACT), West Haven Campus, P&LMS, Molecular Diagnostics Department, into individualized patient reports.
The Agena MassArray analyzer is currently performing this testing in the VACT clinical laboratory located at the following VISN 1 facility: VA Connecticut Healthcare System, West Haven Campus, 950 Campbell Avenue, West Haven, CT 06516
The Contractor is required to provide:
1. Consultation on genes/SNP panel to ensure accuracy of testing results
2. Creation of a standard report format resulting from the Agena MassArray System
3. Creation of TSI portal to download data and upload completed reports.
4. Training with the TSI Software solution for designated Laboratory Personnel
5. End to end workflow tests that allow for the evaluation and accuracy of reports
The Contractor is required to:
1. Must follow the Federal Information Security Management Act 2014 (FISMA - Public Law No: 113-283).
2. Comply with FedRAMP requirements as mandated by Federal laws and policies, including making available any documentation, physical access, and logical access needed to support this requirement.
3. Comply with all VA Cloud-specific security and privacy requirements. The contractor will provide direct delivery to the West Haven VA Lab FOB Destination.West Haven VA Lab will order using established procedures and referencing the purchase agreement and will be invoiced for their own orders. No shipping charges- FOB destination.
The contractor will provide a quarterly report to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) that indicates the volume of PGx Reports Generated by the VISN 1 site.
VISN 1 site included in this agreement:
VA Connecticut Healthcare System, West Haven Campus, 950 Campbell Avenue, West Haven, CT 06516, VA Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory
POC: To be determined at award
Alternate POC: To be determined at award
The contractor, their personnel, and their subcontractors shall be subject to the Federal laws regulations, standards, and VA Directives and Handbooks regarding information and information system security as delineated in this contract.
Contractor Point of Contact: To be determined at award
The Federal Chief Information Officer (CIO) has confirmed that for Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), agencies have the option of: (1) leveraging a Provisional Authority to Operate (P-ATO) completed by the Joint Authorization Board; (2) leveraging an Agency Authority to Operate (ATO) completed by another agency, or (3) conducting their own ATO. However, if either the Joint Authority Board (JAB) or another agency has already gone through the RMF process with the cloud service provider then we encourage the agency to leverage the work already done. This is less burdensome for both the agencies and the service providers.
Regardless of the approach, VA will be using the FedRAMP baselines as a starting point, since they are specifically tailored for cloud services.
1. The information system solution selected by the Contractor shall comply with the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA).
2. The Contractor shall comply with FedRAMP requirements as mandated by Federal laws and policies, including making available any documentation, physical access, and logical access needed to support this requirement.
3. Following guidance from the Federal CIO, VA will utilize existing JAB ATO or agency ATO issued by another agency as a starting point for FedRAMP requirements. If neither of those exist, VA will sponsor FedRAMP ATO. VA will be using the FedRAMP baselines as a starting point, since they are specifically tailored for cloud services.
4. The Contractor shall, where applicable, assist with the VA Authority to Operate (ATO) Process to help achieve agency authorization of the cloud service or migrated application.
5. The Contractor shall afford VA access to the Contractor’s and Cloud Service Provider’s facilities, installations, technical capabilities, operations, documentation, records, and databases.
6. If new or unanticipated threats or hazards are discovered by either VA or the Contractor, or if existing safeguards have ceased to function, the discoverer shall immediately bring the situation to the attention of the other party in accordance with the security appendix B.
7. The Contractor shall not release any data without the consent of VA in writing. All requests for release must be submitted in writing to the COR/CO.
The following attachments are included:
1. Addendum A – Information Technology Contractor Requirements
2. Include Addendum B – VA Information and Information System Security/Privacy Language
The above language can be found at Technology Acquisition Center’s Virtual Office of Acquisition here
SaaS product has no direct connections or interfaces to VA systems or network Users consent to share their data (which may include PII and PHI) directly with the SaaS provider. SaaS provider must have published terms and conditions for user consent. VA providers access data in a view-only mode, or with limited functionality per the user’s consent. All data processed by SaaS provider shall be owned by SaaS provider/user.
B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE
ITEM INFORMATION
| ITEM NUMBER |
| DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES |
| QUANTITY |
| UNIT |
| UNIT PRICE |
| AMOUNT |
| 1.00 |
| EA |
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
Creation of a standard molecular report format & TSI portal setup w/ staff training Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 04-22-2020 POP End: 04-21-2021
| 12.00 |
| MO |
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
Report generation @ $_____/ea., $_____/mo. minimum Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 04-22-2020 POP End: 04-21-2021
| 12.00 |
| MO |
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
Report generation @ $______/ea., $_____/mo. minimum Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 04-22-2021 POP End: 04-21-2022
| 12.00 |
| MO |
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
Report generation @ $______/ea., $______/mo. minimum Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 04-22-2022 POP End: 04-21-2023
| 12.00 |
| MO |
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
Report generation @ $______/ea., $______/mo. minimum Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 04-22-2023 POP End: 04-21-2024
| 12.00 |
| MO |
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
Report generation @ $______/ea., $______/mo. minimum Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 04-22-2024 POP End: 04-21-2025
| GRAND TOTAL |
| __________________ |
B.3 DELIVERY SCHEDULE
| ITEM NUMBER |
| QUANTITY |
| DELIVERY DATE |
| 0001 |
| SHIP TO: |
| The Department of Veterans Affairs |
VA Connecticut Healthcare System 950 Avenue Street West Haven, CT 06516
USA
| 1.00 |
| 04/22/2021 |
| MARK FOR: |
| Dana Towle |
203-932-5711 Ext, 2965 Dana.Towle@va.gov
| 0002 |
| SHIP TO: |
| The Department of Veterans Affairs |
VA Connecticut Healthcare System 950 Campbell Avenue West Haven, CT 06516
USA
| 12.00 |
| 04/21/2021 |
| MARK FOR: |
| Dana Towle |
| 1001 |
| SHIP TO: |
| The Department of Veterans Affairs |
VA Connecticut Healthcare System 950 Campbell Avenue West Haven, CT 06516
USA
| 12.00 |
| 04/21/2022 |
| MARK FOR: |
| Dana Towle |
| 2001 |
| SHIP TO: |
| The Department of Veterans Affairs |
VA Connecticut Healthcare System 950 Campbell Avenue West Haven, CT 06516
USA
| 12.00 |
| 04/21/2023 |
| MARK FOR: |
| Dana Towle |
| 3001 |
| SHIP TO: |
| The Department of Veterans Affairs |
VA Connecticut Healthcare System 950 Campbell Avenue West Haven, CT 06516
USA
| 12.00 |
| 04/21/2024 |
| MARK FOR: |
| Dana Towle |
| 4001 |
| SHIP TO: |
| The Department of Veterans Affairs |
VA Connecticut Healthcare System 950 Campbell Avenue West Haven, CT 06516
USA
| 12.00 |
| 04/21/2025 |
| MARK FOR: |
| Dana Towle |
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SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES
| FAR Number |
| Title |
| Date |
| 52.212-4 |
| CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS |
| OCT 2018 |
ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS 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 52.252-2 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/
(End of Clause)
| FAR Number |
| Title |
| Date |
| 52.203-17 |
| CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS AND REQUIREMENT TO INFORM EMPLOYEES OF WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS |
| APR 2014 |
| 52.204-9 |
| PERSONAL IDENTITY VERIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL |
| JAN 2011 |
| 52.204-18 |
| COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE MAINTENANCE |
| JUL 2016 |
| 52.204-21 |
| BASIC SAFEGUARDING OF COVERED CONTRACTOR INFORMATION SYSTEMS |
| JUN 2016 |
| 52.217-8 |
| OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES |
| NOV 1999 |
| 52.219-6 |
| NOTICE OF TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE |
| NOV 2011 |
| 52.224-1 |
| PRIVACY ACT NOTIFICATION |
| APR 1984 |
| 52.224-2 |
| PRIVACY ACT |
| APR 1984 |
| 52.227-14 |
| RIGHTS IN DATA—GENERAL |
| MAY 2014 |
| 52.227-16 |
| ADDITIONAL DATA REQUIREMENTS |
| JUN 1987 |
| 52.227-17 |
| RIGHTS IN DATA—SPECIAL WORKS |
| DEC 2007 |
| 52.227-19 |
| COMMERCIAL COMPUTER SOFTWARE LICENSE |
| DEC 2007 |
| 52.232-40 |
| PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS |
| DEC 2013 |
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 10 days; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 10 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 six (6) years.
(End of Clause)
C.3 52.232-19 AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR THE NEXT FISCAL YEAR (APR 1984)
Funds are not presently available for performance under this contract beyond . The Government's obligation for performance of this contract beyond that date is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made. No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise for performance under this contract beyond , until funds are made available to the Contracting Officer for performance and until the Contractor receives notice of availability, to be confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer.
(End of Clause)
C.4 VAAR 852.211-72 TECHNICAL INDUSTRY STANDARDS (NOV 2018)
(a) The Contractor shall conform to the standards established by: as to .
(b) The Contractor shall submit proof of conformance to the standard. This proof may be a label or seal affixed to the equipment or supplies, warranting that the item(s) have been tested in accordance with the standards and meet the contract requirement. Proof may also be furnished by the organization listed above certifying that the item(s) furnished have been tested in accordance with and conform to the specified standards.
(c) Offerors may obtain the standards cited in this provision by submitting a request, including the solicitation number, title and number of the publication to:
(d) The offeror shall contact the Contracting Officer if response is not received within two weeks of the request.
(End of Provision)
C.5 VAAR 852.203-70 COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING (MAY 2018)
The Contractor shall not make reference in its commercial advertising to Department of Veterans Affairs contracts in a manner that states or implies the Department of Veterans Affairs approves or endorses the Contractor’s products or services or considers the Contractor’s products or services superior to other products or services.
(End of Clause) C.6 VAAR 852.219-74 LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—MONITORING AND COMPLIANCE (JUL 2018)
(a) This solicitation includes FAR 52.219-6 Notice of Total 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 VAAR 852.219-75 SUBCONTRACTING COMMITMENTS MONITORING AND COMPLIANCE (JUL 2018)
(a) This solicitation includes the clause: 852.215-70 Service-disabled veteran-owned and veteran-owned small business evaluation factors. Accordingly, any contract resulting from this solicitation will include the clause 852.215-71 Evaluation factor commitments.
(b) The Contractor is advised that in performing contract administration functions, the Contracting Officer may use the services of a support contractor(s) to assist in assessing Contractor compliance with the subcontracting commitments incorporated into the contract. To that end, the support contractor(s) may require access to the Contractor's business records or other proprietary data to review such business records regarding contract 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 compliance with the subcontracting commitments.
(End of Clause)
C.8 VAAR 852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS (NOV 2018)
(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—
(1) Contract financing payment has the meaning given in FAR 32.001;
(2) Designated agency office means the office designated by the purchase order, agreement, or contract to first receive and review invoices. This office can be contractually designated as the receiving entity. This office may be different from the office issuing the payment;
(3) Electronic form means an automated system transmitting information electronically according to the accepted electronic data transmission methods and formats identified in paragraph (c) of this clause. Facsimile, email, and scanned documents are not acceptable electronic forms for submission of payment requests;
(4) Invoice payment has the meaning given in FAR 32.001; and
(5) Payment request means any request for contract financing payment or invoice payment submitted by the contractor under this contract.
(b) Electronic payment requests. Except as provided in paragraph (e) of this clause, the contractor shall submit payment requests in electronic form. Purchases paid with a Government-wide commercial purchase card are considered to be an electronic transaction for purposes of this rule, and therefore no additional electronic invoice submission is required.
(c) Data transmission. A contractor must ensure that the data transmission method and format are through one of the following:
(1) VA’s Electronic Invoice Presentment and Payment System at the current website address provided in the contract.
(2) Any system that conforms to the X12 electronic data interchange (EDI) formats established by the Accredited Standards Center (ASC) and chartered by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
(d) Invoice requirements. Invoices shall comply with FAR 32.905.
(e) Exceptions. If, based on one of the circumstances in this paragraph (e), the Contracting Officer directs that payment requests be made by mail, the Contractor shall submit payment requests by mail through the United States Postal Service to the designated agency office. Submission of payment requests by mail may be required for—
(1) Awards made to foreign vendors for work performed outside the United States;
(2) Classified contracts or purchases when electronic submission and processing of payment requests could compromise the safeguarding of classified or privacy information;
(3) Contracts awarded by contracting officers in the conduct of emergency operations, such as responses to national emergencies;
(4) Solicitations or contracts in which the designated agency office is a VA entity other than the VA Financial Services Center in Austin, Texas; or
(5) Solicitations or contracts in which the VA designated agency office does not have electronic invoicing capability as described above.
(End of Clause)
C.9 VAAR 852.237-75 KEY PERSONNEL (OCT 2019)
The key personnel specified in this contract are considered to be essential to work performance. At least 30 days prior to the Contractor voluntarily diverting any of the specified individuals to other programs or contracts the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer and shall submit a justification for the diversion or replacement and a request to replace the individual. The request must identify the proposed replacement and provide an explanation of how the replacement’s skills, experience, and credentials meet or exceed the requirements of the contract. If the employee of the Contractor is terminated for cause or separates from the contractor voluntarily with less than thirty days notice, the Contractor shall provide the maximum notice practicable under the circumstances. The Contractor shall not divert, replace, or announce any such change to key personnel without the written consent of the Contracting Officer. The contract will be modified to add or delete key personnel as necessary to reflect the agreement of the parties.
(End of Clause)
C.10 VAAR 852.246-71 REJECTED GOODS (OCT 2018)
(a) Supplies and equipment. Rejected goods will be held subject to Contractor’s order for not more than 15 days, after which the rejected merchandise will be returned to the Contractor’s address at the Contractor’s risk and expense. Expenses incident to the examination and testing of materials or supplies that have been rejected will be charged to the Contractor.
(b) Perishable supplies. The Contractor shall remove rejected perishable supplies within 48 hours after notice of rejection. Supplies determined to be unfit for human consumption will not be removed without permission of the local health authorities. Supplies not removed within the allowed time may be destroyed. The Department of Veterans Affairs will not be responsible for, nor pay for, products rejected. The Contractor will be liable for costs incident to examination of rejected products.
(End of Clause) (End of Addendum to 52.212-4)
C.11 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 2020)
(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 2019) (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:
[] (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Sept 2006), with Alternate I (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 2402).
[X] (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (OCT 2015) (41 U.S.C. 3509).
[X] (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.)
[] (4) 52.204–10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Oct 2018) (Pub. L. 109–282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).
[] (5) [Reserved] [] (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).
[] (8) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (OCT 2015) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).
[] (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 (NOV 2011) (15 U.S.C. 657a).
[] (ii) Alternate I (NOV 2011) of 52.219-3.
[] (12)(i) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (OCT 2014) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a).
[] (ii) Alternate I (JAN 2011) of 52.219-4.
[] (13) [Reserved] [X] (14)(i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2011) (15 U.S.C. 644).
[] (ii) Alternate I (NOV 2011).
[] (iii) Alternate II (NOV 2011).
[] (15)(i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (June 2003) (15 U.S.C. 644).
[] (ii) Alternate I (Oct 1995) of 52.219-7.
[] (iii) Alternate II (Mar 2004) of 52.219-7.
[] (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 (AUG 2018) (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 (JAN 2017) of 52.219-9.
[] (v) Alternate IV (AUG 2018) of 52.219-9.
[] (18) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (NOV 2011) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).
[] (19) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (JAN 2017) (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)).
[] (21) 52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (OCT 2019) (15 U.S.C. 657f).
[X] (22) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Jul 2013) (15 U.S.C 632(a)(2)).
[] (23) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business Concerns (DEC 2015) (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 (DEC 2015) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).
[X] (25) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755).
[X] (26) 52.222–19, Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (JAN 2020) (E.O. 13126).
[X] (27) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015).
[X] (28)(i) 52.222–26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016) (E.O. 11246).
[] (ii) Alternate I (FEB 1999) of 52.222-26.
[] (29)(i) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (OCT 2015) (38 U.S.C. 4212).
[] (ii) Alternate I (JULY 2014) of 52.222-35.
[X] (30)(i) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUL 2014) (29 U.S.C. 793).
[] (ii) Alternate I (JULY 2014) of 52.222-36.
[] (31) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (FEB 2016) (38 U.S.C. 4212).
[] (32) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (DEC 2010) (E.O. 13496).
[X] (33)(i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (JAN 2019) (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).
[] (34) 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.)
[] (35)(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.)
[] (36) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).
[] (37) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).
[] (38)(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.
[] (39)(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.
[] (40) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (DEC 2007)(42 U.S.C. 8259b).
[] (41)(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] (42) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (AUG 2011) [] (43) 52.223-20, Aerosols (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).
[] (44) 52.223-21, Foams (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).
[X] (45) (i) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (JAN 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a).
[] (ii) Alternate I (JAN 2017) of 52.224-3.
[X] (46) 52.225-1, Buy American—Supplies (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).
[] (47)(i) 52.225-3, Buy American—Free Trade Agreements—Israeli Trade Act (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, 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 I (MAY 2014) of 52.225-3.
[] (iii) Alternate II (MAY 2014) of 52.225-3.
[] (iv) Alternate III (MAY 2014) of 52.225-3.
[] (48) 52.225–5, Trade Agreements (OCT 2019) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).
[X] (49) 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).
[] (50) 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).
[X] (51) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).
[] (52) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).
[] (53) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items (Feb 2002) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).
[] (54) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Items (JAN 2017) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).
[X] (55) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management (Oct 2018) (31 U.S.C. 3332).
[] (56) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Other than System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).
[] (57) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (MAY 2014) (31 U.S.C. 3332).
[X] (58) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (AUG 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a).
[] (59) 52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (JAN 2017)(15 U.S.C. 637(d)(13)).
[] (60)(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:
[] (1) 52.222-17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (MAY 2014) (E.O. 13495).
[X] (2) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (AUG 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).
[] (3) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (MAY 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).
[] (4) 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).
[] (5) 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).
[X] (6) 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).
[] (7) 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] (8) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (DEC 2015).
[X] (9) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2017) (E.O. 13706).
[] (10) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (MAY 2014) (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 simplified acquisition threshold, 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 final 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 (OCT 2015) (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 2019) (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 $700,000 ($1.5 million for construction of any public facility), the subcontractor must include 52.219–8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.
(vi) 52.222-17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (MAY 2014) (E.O. 13495). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (l) of FAR clause 52.222-17.
(vii) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015).
(viii) 52.222–26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016) (E.O. 11246).
(ix) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (OCT 2015) (38 U.S.C. 4212).
(x) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUL 2014) (29 U.S.C. 793).
(xi) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (FEB 2016) (38 U.S.C. 4212).
(xii) 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.
(xiii) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (AUG 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).
(xiv)(A) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (JAN 2019) (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).
(xv) 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).
(xvi) 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).
(xvii) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (OCT 2015) (E. O. 12989).
(xviii) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (DEC 2015).
(xix) 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2017) (E.O. 13706).
(xx)(A) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (JAN 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a).
(B) Alternate I (JAN 2017) of 52.224-3.
(xxi) 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).
(xxii) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (MAY 2014) (42 U.S.C. 1792). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6.
(xxiii) 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.
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SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS
E.1 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2018)
(a) North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code and small business size standard. The NAICS code and small business size standard for this acquisition appear in Block 10 of the solicitation cover sheet (SF 1449). However, the small business size standard for a concern which submits an offer in its own name, but which proposes to furnish an item which it did not itself manufacture, is 500 employees.
(b) 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. Offers may be submitted on the SF 1449, letterhead stationery, or as otherwise specified in the solicitation. As a minimum, offers must show—
(1) The solicitation number;
(2) The time specified in the solicitation for receipt of offers;
(3) The name, address, and telephone number of the offeror;
(4) A technical description of the items being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation. This may include product literature, or other documents, if necessary;
(5) Terms of any express warranty;
(6) Price and any discount terms;
(7) "Remit to" address, if different than mailing address;
(8) A completed copy of the representations and certifications at FAR 52.212-3 (see FAR 52.212-3(b) for those representations and certifications that the offeror shall complete electronically);
(9) Acknowledgment of Solicitation Amendments;
(10) Past performance information, when included as an evaluation factor, to include recent and relevant contracts for the same or similar items and other references (including contract numbers, points of contact with telephone numbers and other relevant information); and
(11) If the offer is not submitted on the SF 1449, include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation. Offers that fail to furnish required representations or information, or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration.
(c) Period for acceptance of offers. The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 30 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers, unless another time period is specified in an addendum to the solicitation.
(d) Product samples. When required by the solicitation, product samples shall be submitted at or prior to the time specified for receipt of offers. Unless otherwise specified in this solicitation, these samples shall be submitted at no expense to the Government, and returned at the sender's request and expense, unless they are destroyed during preaward testing.
(e) Multiple offers. Offerors are encouraged to submit multiple offers presenting alternative terms and conditions, including alternative line items (provided that the alternative line items are consistent with subpart 4.10 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation), or alternative commercial items for satisfying the requirements of this solicitation. Each offer submitted will be evaluated separately.
(f) Late submissions, modifications, revisions, and withdrawals of offers.
(1) Offerors are responsible for submitting offers, and any modifications, revisions, or withdrawals, so as to reach the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation. If no time is specified in the solicitation, the time for receipt is 4:30 p.m., local time, for the designated Government office on the date that offers or revisions are due.
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