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1. REQUISITION NO.

2. CONTRACT NO.

3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE DATE

4. ORDER NO.

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE

a. NAME

b. TELEPHONE NO. (No Collect Calls)

8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL

TIME

9. ISSUED BY

CODE

10. THIS ACQUISITION IS

UNRESTRICTED OR

SET ASIDE:

% FOR:

SMALL BUSINESS

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

(WOSB) ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

EDWOSB

8(A)

NAICS:

SIZE STANDARD:

11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13b. RATING

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ

IFB

RFP

15. DELIVER TO

CODE

16. ADMINISTERED BY

CODE

17a. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

CODE

FACILITY CODE

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

CODE

TELEPHONE NO.

DUNS:

DUNS+4:

PHONE:

FAX:

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN OFFER 18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK BELOW IS CHECKED

SEE ADDENDUM

19.

20.

21.

22.

23.

24.

ITEM NO.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

QUANTITY

UNIT

UNIT PRICE

AMOUNT

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

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only) 27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA

ARE

ARE NOT ATTACHED.

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA

ARE

ARE NOT ATTACHED

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN _______________

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF. ___________________________________ OFFER

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND

DATED ________________________________. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY

(BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE

ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED

SET FORTH HEREIN IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER) 30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (TYPE OR PRINT) 30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (TYPE OR PRINT) 31c. DATE SIGNED

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

(REV. 2/2012)

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

STANDARD FORM 1449

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

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

36C24121Q0191 03-19-2021 Scott Remillard 603-624-4366 04-02-2021

04:30PM

EDT

Department of Veterans Affairs VAMC Manchester 718 Smyth Road Manchester

NH

03104 X 325120 1000 Employees N/A X Department of Veterans Affairs Boston 1400 VFW Parkway West Roxbury

MA

02132-4927 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office One 718 Smyth Road Manchester

NH

03104

Department of Veterans Affairs Financial Services Center http://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp PO Box 149971 Austin

TX

78714-9971 1-877-353-9791 See CONTINUATION Page Contractor to provide medical grade portable liquid oxygen tanks to the Boston Veteran Affairs.

All supplies to be provided will be in accordance with the performance work statement (PWS) See CONTINUATION Page X X Table of Contents

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

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

a. CONTRACTOR:

b. GOVERNMENT: Contracting Officer 36C241 Scott Remillard

VAMC Manchester

718 Smyth Road Manchester NH 03104

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

3. INVOICES: Invoices shall be submitted in arrears:

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

Department of Veterans Affairs Financial Services Center http://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp PO Box 149971 Austin TX 78714-9971 ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS: The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the Solicitation numbered and dated as follows:

B.2 PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

1. General:

The contractor will provide delivery of all requirements for individual compressed gas cylinders to the locations listed in this document.

Period of Performance: Blank Purchase Agreement (BPA) for a period of five (5) years. Estimated period of performance will 7/1/2021-6/30/2026.

2. Intended Use:

To meet the needs for patients requiring oxygen therapy during transport to different locations of the Boston VA Healthcare System within the facilities. The requirement of the following are estimated amount of each specific size, type of material the cylinder is manufactured of, cylinders with integrated regulators and handles.

Integrated valve stem regulator with the aluminum cylinder are utilized throughout Boston Healthcare System.

Boston VA Healthcare System requires that all of the hospital transport cylinders be light weight cylinders with integrated regulator with wide handle that is secured to the regulator that extends upward for ease of carrying. The integrated regulator must be able to deliver a flow rate of 0.25, 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 15, 25 liters per minute flow. The regulator also must provide a 50 psi outlet port to connection to equipment if needed.

Boston VA Healthcare System requires that all of the hospital MR compatible transport cylinders be light weight cylinders with integrated regulator with wide handle that is secured to the regulator that extends upward for ease of carrying. The integrated regulator must be able to deliver a flow rate of 0.25, 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 15, 25 liters per minute flow. The regulator also must provide a 50 psi outlet port to connection to equipment if needed.

Boston VA Healthcare System requires that all H cylinders are made of Steel with the Diameter Index Safety System. These cylinders are utilized for Emergency Back Up during an oxygen failure or shut down.

3. Place of Performance:

a. West Roxbury VA Medical Center 1400 VFW Pkwy, West Roxbury, MA 02132

b. Jamaica Plain VA Medical Center 150 South Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02130

c. Brockton VA Medical Center 940 Belmont St Brockton, MA 02301

4. Day and Hours of Operation:

West Roxbury VA Medical Center: M-F 0800-1600 or after regular duty hours by calling the respiratory care department for access.

Jamaica Plain VA Medical Center: M-F 0800-1600 Brockton VA Medical Center: M-F 0800-1600

5. Performance Requirements:

a. The contractor must be able to supply the facilities listed above with the medical grade compressed gases listed in Section 8 weekly.

i. Specifically- deliveries are to be made to West Roxbury campus every Monday and Thursday without fail excluding holidays at which point a needs assessment will be completed and the company will push delivery to the next business day.

ii. Deliveries will be made twice per week at the Jamaica Plain campus every Monday and Thursday following the same protocol as West Roxbury.

iii. Deliveries will be made twice per week at the Brockton campus following same scheduling and protocol as West Roxbury.

b. The contractor will respond to emergency calls within 2 hours.

c. The contractor shall respond to non-emergency call within 24 hours or the next business day.

d. The contractor shall repair all minor cylinder leaks detected and provide a full report of leak tests and any leaks repaired to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

e. Patient and occupation safety require that all tanks meet all regulatory guidelines and the tanks and regulators allow continuous oxygen flow between regulator settings.

f. Safety features include:

i. Oxygen flow that does not stop if the regulator is placed between two numbers.

ii. Integrated valve and regulator that is built into tank and doesn’t need to be installed by staff.

iii. Single valve tank. No tanks with two valves, this is a human factor safety risk. National Center for Patient Safety discourages any two valve tanks.

iv. Rupture disk relief valve.

v. 50 PSI DISS outlet that delivers up to 200 lpm if needed for mechanical ventilator device.

6. Invoices:

a. Invoicing is required to be submitted per delivery. Payment will be made upon receipt of a properly prepared detailed invoice, prepared by the contractor, validated by the contracting officer’s representative (COR) and submitted.

b. A properly prepared invoice will contain:

i. Invoice number and date

ii. Contractor’s name and address

iii. Contract number

iv. Accurate purchase order number

v. Itemized supply or service provider

vi. Total amount due

7. Medical Gases and Supplies to be Provided:

a. West Roxbury Location

i. Furnish and maintain 3429 E cylinder made of aluminum with integrated valve each year.

1. 3429 Each

ii. Furnish and maintain 483 MRI safe E cylinder made of aluminum with integrated valve each year.

1. 483 Each

iii. Furnish and maintain 43 H cylinder made of steel using DISS system each year.

1. 43 Each

b. Jamaica Plain Location

i. Furnish and maintain 3429 E cylinder made of aluminum with integrated valve each year.

1. 3429 Each

ii. Furnish and maintain 33 H cylinder made of steel using DISS system each year.

1. 33 Each

c. Brockton Location

i. Furnish and maintain 3429 E cylinder made of aluminum with integrated valve each year.

1. 3429 Each

ii. Furnish and maintain 33 H cylinder made of steel using DISS system each year.

1. 33 Each

B.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

West Roxbury Oxygen USP Size E with Walk-O2-About Diss Regulator 0-25 PSI Integrated Valve/Regulator Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 07-01-2021 POP End: 06-30-2022

West Roxbury Oxygen USP Medical Size 200/H CGA540 Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 07-01-2021 POP End: 06-30-2022 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325120 - Industrial Gas Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6835 - Medical Gases

West Roxbury Oxygen USP Size EA with Walk-O2-About Diss Regulator 0-25 PSI Integrated Valve/Regulator MRI Compatale Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 07-01-2021 POP End: 06-30-2022

West Roxbury Rental Oxygen USP Size EA with Walk-O2-About Diss Regulator 0-25 PSI Integrated Valve/Regulator Contract Period: Base

West Roxbury Rental

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 07-01-2021 POP End: 06-30-2022

West Roxbury Rental Oxygen USP Size EA with Walk-O2-About Diss Regulator 0-25 PSI Integrated Valve/Regulator MRI Compatale Contract Period: Base

West Roxbury Delivery Charge Contract Period: Base

Brockton

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 07-01-2021 POP End: 06-30-2022

Brockton

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 07-01-2021 POP End: 06-30-2022

Brockton Rental

Contract Period: Base

Brockton Rental

Contract Period: Base

Brockton Delivery Charge

Jamaica Plain

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 07-01-2021 POP End: 06-30-2022

Jamaica Plain

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 07-01-2021 POP End: 06-30-2022

Jamaica Plain Rental

Contract Period: Base

Jamaica Plain Rental

Contract Period: Base

Jamaica Plain Delivery Charge

West Roxbury

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 07-01-2022 POP End: 06-30-2023

West Roxbury

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 07-01-2022 POP End: 06-30-2023

West Roxbury Oxygen USP Size EA with Walk-O2-About Diss Regulator 0-25 PSI Integrated Valve/Regulator MRI Compatale Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 07-01-2022 POP End: 06-30-2023

West Roxbury Rental

Contract Period: Base

West Roxbury Rental

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 07-01-2022 POP End: 06-30-2023

West Roxbury Rental Oxygen USP Size EA with Walk-O2-About Diss Regulator 0-25 PSI Integrated Valve/Regulator MRI Compatale Contract Period: Base

West Roxbury Delivery Charge

Brockton

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 07-01-2022 POP End: 06-30-2023

Brockton

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 07-01-2022 POP End: 06-30-2023

Brockton Rental

Contract Period: Base

Brockton Rental

Contract Period: Base

Brockton Delivery Charge

Jamaica Plain

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 07-01-2022 POP End: 06-30-2023

Jamaica Plain

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 07-01-2022 POP End: 06-30-2023

Jamaica Plain Rental

Contract Period: Base

Jamaica Plain Rental

Contract Period: Base

Jamaica Plain Delivery Charge

POP End: 06-30-2024

West Roxbury

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 07-01-2023

West Roxbury

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 07-01-2023 POP End: 06-30-2024

West Roxbury Oxygen USP Size EA with Walk-O2-About Diss Regulator 0-25 PSI Integrated Valve/Regulator MRI Compatale Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 07-01-2023 POP End: 06-30-2024

West Roxbury Rental

Contract Period: Base

West Roxbury Rental

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 07-01-2023 POP End: 06-30-2024

West Roxbury Rental Oxygen USP Size EA with Walk-O2-About Diss Regulator 0-25 PSI Integrated Valve/Regulator MRI Compatale Contract Period: Base

West Roxbury Delivery Charge

Brockton

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 07-01-2023 POP End: 06-30-2024

Brockton

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 07-01-2023 POP End: 06-30-2024

Brockton Rental

Contract Period: Base

Brockton Rental

Contract Period: Base

Brockton Delivery Charge

Jamaica Plain

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 07-01-2023 POP End: 06-30-2024

Jamaica Plain

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 07-01-2023 POP End: 06-30-2024

Jamaica Plain Rental

Contract Period: Base

Jamaica Plain Rental

Contract Period: Base

Jamaica Plain Delivery Charge

West Roxbury

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 07-01-2024 POP End: 06-30-2025

West Roxbury

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 07-01-2024 POP End: 06-30-2025

West Roxbury Oxygen USP Size EA with Walk-O2-About Diss Regulator 0-25 PSI Integrated Valve/Regulator MRI Compatale Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 07-01-2024 POP End: 06-30-2025

West Roxbury Rental

Contract Period: Base

West Roxbury Rental

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 07-01-2024 POP End: 06-30-2025

West Roxbury Rental Oxygen USP Size EA with Walk-O2-About Diss Regulator 0-25 PSI Integrated Valve/Regulator MRI Compatale Contract Period: Base

West Roxbury Delivery Charge

Brockton

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 07-01-2024 POP End: 06-30-2025

Brockton

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 07-01-2024 POP End: 06-30-2025

Brockton Rental

Contract Period: Base

Brockton Rental

Contract Period: Base

Brockton Delivery Charge

Jamaica Plain

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 07-01-2024 POP End: 06-30-2025

Jamaica Plain

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 07-01-2024 POP End: 06-30-2025

Jamaica Plain Rental

Contract Period: Base

Jamaica Plain Rental

Contract Period: Base

Jamaica Plain Delivery Charge

West Roxbury

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 07-01-2025 POP End: 06-30-2026

West Roxbury

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 07-01-2025 POP End: 06-30-2026

West Roxbury Oxygen USP Size EA with Walk-O2-About Diss Regulator 0-25 PSI Integrated Valve/Regulator MRI Compatale Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 07-01-2025 POP End: 06-30-2026

West Roxbury Rental

Contract Period: Base

West Roxbury Rental

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 07-01-2025 POP End: 06-30-2026

West Roxbury Rental Oxygen USP Size EA with Walk-O2-About Diss Regulator 0-25 PSI Integrated Valve/Regulator MRI Compatale Contract Period: Base

West Roxbury Delivery Charge

Brockton

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 07-01-2025 POP End: 06-30-2026

Brockton

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 07-01-2025 POP End: 06-30-2026

Brockton Rental

Contract Period: Base

Brockton Rental

Contract Period: Base

Brockton Delivery Charge

Jamaica Plain

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 07-01-2025 POP End: 06-30-2026

Jamaica Plain

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 07-01-2025 POP End: 06-30-2026

Jamaica Plain Rental

Contract Period: Base

Jamaica Plain Rental

Contract Period: Base

Jamaica Plain Delivery Charge

B.4 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

1400 VFW Parkway West Roxbury, MA 02132 4927

USA

3,429.00

1400 VFW Parkway West Roxbury, MA 02132 4927

43.00

1400 VFW Parkway West Roxbury, MA 02132 4927

483.00

3,429.00

43.00

483.00

100.00

940 Belmont St Brockton, MA 02301 5596

3,429.00

940 Belmont St Brockton, MA 02301 5596

33.00

(202) 632-7605 marco.pompey@va.gov

3,429.00

33.00

110.00

150 S. Huntington Ave Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 4817 United States

3,429.00

150 S. Huntington Ave Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 4817

33.00

3,429.00

33.00

35.00

1400 VFW Parkway West Roxbury, MA 02132 4927

3,429.00

1400 VFW Parkway West Roxbury, MA 02132 4927

43.00

1400 VFW Parkway West Roxbury, MA 02132 4927

483.00

3,429.00

43.00

483.00

100.00

940 Belmont St Brockton, MA 02301 5596

3,429.00

940 Belmont St Brockton, MA 02301 5596

33.00

3,429.00

33.00

110.00

150 S. Huntington Ave Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 4817

3,429.00

150 S. Huntington Ave Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 4817

33.00

3,429.00

33.00

35.00

1400 VFW Parkway West Roxbury, MA 02132 4927

3,429.00

1400 VFW Parkway West Roxbury, MA 02132 4927

43.00

1400 VFW Parkway West Roxbury, MA 02132 4927

483.00

3,429.00

43.00

483.00

100.00

940 Belmont St Brockton, MA 02301 5596

3,429.00

940 Belmont St Brockton, MA 02301 5596

33.00

3,429.00

33.00

110.00

150 S. Huntington Ave Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 4817

3,429.00

150 S. Huntington Ave Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 4817

33.00

3,429.00

33.00

35.00

1400 VFW Parkway West Roxbury, MA 02132 4927

3,429.00

1400 VFW Parkway West Roxbury, MA 02132 4927

43.00

1400 VFW Parkway West Roxbury, MA 02132 4927

483.00

3,429.00

43.00

483.00

100.00

940 Belmont St Brockton, MA 02301 5596

3,429.00

940 Belmont St Brockton, MA 02301 5596

33.00

3,429.00

33.00

110.00

150 S. Huntington Ave Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 4817

3,429.00

150 S. Huntington Ave Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 4817

33.00

3,429.00

33.00

35.00

1400 VFW Parkway West Roxbury, MA 02132 4927

3,429.00

1400 VFW Parkway West Roxbury, MA 02132 4927

43.00

1400 VFW Parkway West Roxbury, MA 02132 4927

483.00

3,429.00

43.00

483.00

100.00

940 Belmont St Brockton, MA 02301 5596

3,429.00

940 Belmont St Brockton, MA 02301 5596

33.00

3,429.00

33.00

110.00

150 S. Huntington Ave Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 4817

3,429.00

150 S. Huntington Ave Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 4817

33.00

3,429.00

33.00

35.00

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SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

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)

C.2 52.222-19 CHILD LABOR—COOPERATION WITH AUTHORITIES AND REMEDIES (JAN 2020)

(a) Applicability. This clause does not apply to the extent that the Contractor is supplying end products mined, produced, or manufactured in—

(1) Canada, and the anticipated value of the acquisition is $25,000 or more;

(2) Israel, and the anticipated value of the acquisition is $50,000 or more;

(3) Mexico, and the anticipated value of the acquisition is $83,099 or more; or

(4) Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Korea, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova, Montenegro, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Ukraine, or the United Kingdom and the anticipated value of the acquisition is $182,000 or more.

(b) Cooperation with Authorities. To enforce the laws prohibiting the manufacture or importation of products mined, produced, or manufactured by forced or indentured child labor, authorized officials may need to conduct investigations to determine whether forced or indentured child labor was used to mine, produce, or manufacture any product furnished under this contract. If the solicitation includes the provision 52.222-18, Certification Regarding Knowledge of Child Labor for Listed End Products, or the equivalent at 52.212-3(i), the Contractor agrees to cooperate fully with authorized officials of the contracting agency, the Department of the Treasury, or the Department of Justice by providing reasonable access to records, documents, persons, or premises upon reasonable request by the authorized officials.

(c) Violations. The Government may impose remedies set forth in paragraph (d) for the following violations:

(1) The Contractor has submitted a false certification regarding knowledge of the use of forced or indentured child labor for listed end products.

(2) The Contractor has failed to cooperate, if required, in accordance with paragraph (b) of this clause, with an investigation of the use of forced or indentured child labor by an Inspector General, Attorney General, or the Secretary of the Treasury.

(3) The Contractor uses forced or indentured child labor in its mining, production, or manufacturing processes.

(4) The Contractor has furnished under the contract end products or components that have been mined, produced, or manufactured wholly or in part by forced or indentured child labor. (The Government will not pursue remedies at paragraph (d)(2) or paragraph (d)(3) of this clause unless sufficient evidence indicates that the Contractor knew of the violation.)

(d) Remedies.

(1) The Contracting Officer may terminate the contract.

(2) The suspending official may suspend the Contractor in accordance with procedures in FAR Subpart 9.4.

(3) The debarring official may debar the Contractor for a period not to exceed 3 years in accordance with the procedures in FAR Subpart 9.4.

(End of Clause) C.3 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.

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

[X] 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.

[] 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.

[X] 852.246–71, Rejected Goods.

[] 852.246–72, Frozen Processed Foods.

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

[] 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.4 VAAR 852.242-71 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER (OCT 2020)

The Contracting Officer reserves the right to designate an Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO) for the purpose of performing certain tasks/duties in the administration of the contract. Such designation will be in writing through an ACO Letter of Delegation and will identify the responsibilities and limitations of the ACO. A copy of the ACO Letter of Delegation will be furnished to the Contractor.

(End of Clause) (End of Addendum to 52.212-4)

C.5 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 2021)

(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] [] (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).

[] (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.

[X] (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.

[] (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)).

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

[X] (28) 52.222–19, Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (JAN 2020) (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 (JAN 2021) (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 (JAN 2021) of 52.225-3.

[] (iii) Alternate II (JAN 2021) of 52.225-3.

[] (iv) Alternate III (JAN 2021) of 52.225-3.

[X] (50) 52.225–5, Trade Agreements (OCT 2019) (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:

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

[] (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).

[] (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).

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

[] (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 simplified 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 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 (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 Verification (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.

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SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

E.1 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JUN 2020)

(a) North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code and small business size standard. The NAICS code(s) and small business size standard(s) for this acquisition appear elsewhere in the solicitation. 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"…