36C24126Q0372 AMR Solicitation_r4.pdf

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SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

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

36C24126Q0372 05-11-2026

Dewan Britton 910-343-5300 05-21-2026

1PM EDT

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 1 (NCO 1) Contracting Officer (90C) 1 VA Center Augusta ME 04330

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339113

800 Employees

Net 30

N/A

Department of Veteran Affairs Multiple VISN 1 Sites Refer to PWS for specific VAMC facility l i locations

Network Contracting Office 1 (NCO 1) Contracting Officer (90C) 1 VA Center Augusta ME 04330

Financial Services Center http://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp See VAAR 852.232-72

See CONTINUATION Page

The contractor shall provide an enterprise-wide Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR) Delivery System for all VISN 1 medical centers under a 5-year BPA, including all equipment, installation, training, documentation, technical support, maintenance, and system configuration needed for a fully functional robotic delivery capability. The system will autonomously transport medications, specimens, supplies, and related materials throughout VA facilities.

Quotes shall be submitted via email to dewan.britton@va.gov no later than 21 May 2026 at 1:00 PM EST. All questions must be submitted no later than 15 May 2026 at 1:00 PM EST.

Email subject line:

“RFQ – VISN 1 AMR Delivery System BPA – [Vendor Name]”

Multiple attachments are acceptable.

ZIP files and late submissions will not be accepted.

See CONTINUATION Page

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36C24126Q0372

Table of Contents

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

B.2 INTRODUCTION

B.3 TERMS AND CONDITIONS

B.4 ADMINISTRATIVE DATA

B.5 PRICING

B.6 AUTHORIZED LIMITS

B.7 OBLIGATION OF FUNDS

B.8 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

B.9 AUTHORIZED INDIVIDUALS

B.10 FEDERAL HOLIDAYS

B.11 INVOICES

B.12 PRECEDENCE

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

C.1 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

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

C.3 52.222-90 ADDRESSING DEI DISCRIMINATION BY FEDERAL CONTRACTORS

(APR 2026)

C.4 52.240-93 BASIC SAFEGAURDING OF COVERED CONTRACTOR

INFORMATION SYSTEMS (DEVIATION) (NOV 2025)

SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS

SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

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

1998)

E.2 52.209-7 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (OCT 2018)

ADDENDUM to 52.212-2 EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (DEVIATION AUG 2025)

E.3 52.214-21 DESCRIPTIVE LITERATURE (APR 2002)

E.4 52.225-6 TRADE AGREEMENTS CERTIFICATE (FEB 2021)

E.5 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

ITEM

NUMBER

DESCRIPTION OF

SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

1.00 YR __________________ __________________

Year 1 - VISN 1 Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR) Delivery System.

The contractor shall provide an enterprise-wide Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR) Delivery System for all VISN 1 medical centers. This includes furnishing all AMR units, accessories, infrastructure, installation, configuration, documentation, and user training necessary to achieve a fully functional robotic delivery capability. The system shall support autonomous transport of medications, laboratory specimens, supplies, materials, and related items throughout VA medical facilities.

The contractor shall also provide full preventive and corrective maintenance, technical support, and software updates to ensure continuous, reliable AMR operations.

Contract Period: YR 1/5 POP Begin: TBD POP End: TBD

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 339113 - Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6515 - Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies

Year 2 - VISN 1 Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR) Delivery System.

The contractor shall provide an enterprise-wide Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR) Delivery System for all VISN 1 medical centers. This includes furnishing all AMR units, accessories, infrastructure, installation, configuration, documentation, and user training necessary to achieve a fully functional robotic delivery capability. The system shall support autonomous transport of medications, laboratory specimens, supplies, materials, and related items throughout VA medical facilities.

The contractor shall also provide full preventive and corrective maintenance, technical support, and software updates to ensure continuous, reliable AMR operations.

Contract Period: YR 2/5 POP Begin: TBD POP End: TBD

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 339113 - Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing

Year 3 - VISN 1 Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR) Delivery System.

The contractor shall provide an enterprise-wide Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR) Delivery System for all VISN 1 medical centers. This includes furnishing all AMR units, accessories, infrastructure, installation, configuration, documentation, and user training necessary to achieve a fully functional robotic delivery capability. The system shall support autonomous transport of medications, laboratory specimens, supplies, materials, and related items throughout VA medical facilities.

The contractor shall also provide full preventive and corrective maintenance, technical support, and software updates to ensure continuous, reliable AMR operations.

Contract Period: YR 3/5 POP Begin: TBD POP End: TBD

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 339113 - Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing

Year 4 - VISN 1 Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR) Delivery System.

The contractor shall provide an enterprise-wide Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR) Delivery System for all VISN 1 medical centers. This includes furnishing all AMR units, accessories, infrastructure, installation, configuration, documentation, and user training necessary to achieve a fully functional robotic delivery capability. The system shall support autonomous transport of medications, laboratory specimens, supplies, materials, and related items throughout VA medical facilities.

The contractor shall also provide full preventive and corrective maintenance, technical support, and software updates to ensure continuous, reliable AMR operations.

Contract Period: YR 4/5 POP Begin: TBD POP End: TBD

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 339113 - Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing

Year 5 - VISN 1 Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR) Delivery System.

The contractor shall provide an enterprise-wide Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR) Delivery System for all VISN 1 medical centers. This includes furnishing all AMR units, accessories, infrastructure, installation, configuration, documentation, and user training necessary to achieve a fully functional robotic delivery capability. The system shall support autonomous transport of medications, laboratory specimens, supplies, materials, and related items throughout VA medical facilities.

The contractor shall also provide full preventive and corrective maintenance, technical support, and software updates to ensure continuous, reliable AMR operations.

Contract Period: YR 5/5 POP Begin: TBD POP End: TBD

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 339113 - Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing

GRAND TOTAL __________________

B.2 INTRODUCTION

In the spirit of the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) and hereby enter into a cooperative agreement, otherwise referred to as a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA), to further reduce the administrative costs of acquiring supplies/services.

The agreement details all with accompanying prices and descriptions, which may be ordered under this BPA.

All orders placed against this BPA are subject to the terms and conditions of all the clauses and provisions in full text or incorporated by reference in this document.

B.3 TERMS AND CONDITIONS

The Contractor agrees to the following terms of a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) EXCLUSIVELY WITH the Department of Veterans Affairs:

B.4 ADMINISTRATIVE DATA

A Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) is hereby established between [BLANK] and the Department of Veterans Affairs under the following terms and conditions incorporated in this

BPA:

Primary Point of Contact: TBD Alternate Point of Contact: TBD

DUNS NUMBER:

Cognizant Office (Include complete address):

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 1 (NCO 1) Contracting Officer (90C) 1 VA Center Augusta ME 04330

B.5 PRICING

Contract as listed below, with associated pricing, can be ordered under this BPA. The Contractor shall be allowed to vary within the categories for successful and efficient task completion not to exceed funded values of each order awarded under this agreement. As proposed, the Contractor will apply applicable extended/tier pricing to all categories used in the performance of orders issued under this Agreement. Orders may be awarded on a Firm-Fixed- Price basis only. All Calls/Orders placed against this BPA are subject to the terms and conditions of the referenced BPA, the Contractor's proposal and this Agreement, except where noted below. Contractor's proposal dated PENDING is hereby referenced.

B.6 AUTHORIZED LIMITS

The Government estimates, but does not guarantee, that individual BPA Orders placed against this Agreement may reach $0.00/per Order. This Order Limit may be increased by mutual agreement of the parties as necessary, in whole or part. The authorized Ceiling Limit of the Agreement is set at $0.00 over the period covered by the Agreement; this ceiling is also not a guarantee. The Ceiling Limit may also be raised in association with Order Limit increases or other conditions which, by mutual agreement of the parties, maybe considered necessary.

Authorization for individual orders above the stated order and/or Ceiling Limits must be coordinated through the Contracting Officer before larger valued orders can be issued and prior to commencement of work. All unauthorized work, regardless of amount, will be processed through the ratification process.

B.7 OBLIGATION OF FUNDS

This BPA does not obligate any funds. The Government is obligated only to the extent of authorized orders actually issued under the BPA by the Contracting Officer.

B.8 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

This BPA expires on [BLANK] or such later ending date as determined by the exercise of any option.

B.9 AUTHORIZED INDIVIDUALS

Individuals Authorized to Place Orders:

DVA authorizes the following entities to place orders:

VISN 1 Warranted Contracting Officers

B.10 FEDERAL HOLIDAYS

Unless specifically authorized in writing by the Contracting Officer, no services will be provided and no charges will be incurred and/or billed to any order on this contract on any of the Federal Holidays listed below.

New Year’s Day Labor Day Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. Columbus Day Washington’s Birthday Veterans' Day Memorial Day Thanksgiving Day Juneteenth Christmas Day Independence Day

B.11 INVOICES

a. Inspection and acceptance shall be accomplished as follows: The Government, for all services furnished under any resulting order, hereby designates the COR in the program office as the point of final inspection and acceptance. The BPA holder will submit each invoice, including all back-up data, to the Contracting Officer (CO) for review and signature. When the CO receives an accurate and complete invoice, he/she will return a signed copy to the BPA holder within five (5) working days. If the invoice is incomplete or inaccurate, the CO will return the unsigned invoice to the BPA holder for correction. The Contracting Officer will then forward the signed invoice to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for payment. Final payment for each order will be accomplished by final invoice accompanied by a receiving report.

b. An itemized invoice shall be submitted to the CO at least monthly or upon expiration of this BPA, whichever occurs first, for all deliveries made during a billing period and for which payment has not been received. Copies of delivery tickets shall support these invoices.

"Approved-for-payment" invoices will be submitted to the payment address specified on each individual order issued under this BPA.

B.12 PRECEDENCE

The Terms and conditions included in this BPA apply to all purchases made pursuant to it. In the event of an inconsistency between the provisions of this BPA and the Contractor's invoice, the provisions of this BPA will take precedence.

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL

PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

Clauses that are incorporated by reference (by Citation Number, Title, and Date), have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available.

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

FAR

Number

Title Date

52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL

PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

OCT 2025

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):

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

(End of Clause)

FAR

Number

Title Date

52.203-17 CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS NOV 2023

52.203-18 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES THAT

REQUIRE CERTAIN INTERNAL CONFIDENTIALITY

AGREEMENTS OR STATEMENTS—REPRESENTATION

JAN 2017

52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT—MAINTENANCE

(DEVIATION)

NOV 2025

52.209-6 PROTECTING THE GOVERNMENT'S INTEREST WHEN

SUBCONTRACTING WITH CONTRACTORS DEBARRED,

SUSPENDED, PROPOSED FOR DEBARMENT, OR

VOLUNTARILY EXCLUDED

JAN 2025

52.209-9 UPDATES OF PUBLICLY AVAILABLE INFORMATION

REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS

OCT 2018

52.209-10 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH INVERTED

DOMESTIC CORPORATIONS

NOV 2015

52.237-2 PROTECTION OF GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS,

EQUIPMENT, AND VEGETATION

APR 1984

52.222-3 CONVICT LABOR (DEVIATION) NOV 2025

52.222-19 CHILD LABOR—COOPERATION WITH AUTHORITIES

AND REMEDIES (DEVIATION)

MAR 2026

52.222-35 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR VETERANS (DEVIATION) NOV 2025

52.222-36 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR WORKERS WITH

DISABILITIES (DEVIATION)

NOV 2025

52.222-37 EMPLOYMENT REPORTS ON VETERANS (DEVIATION) NOV 2025

52.222-40 NOTIFICATION OF EMPLOYEE RIGHTS UNDER THE

NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS ACT (DEVIATION)

NOV 2025

52.222-50 COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (DEVIATION) NOV 2025

52.225-5 TRADE AGREEMENTS NOV 2023

52.226-8 ENCOURAGING CONTRACTOR POLICIES TO BAN TEXT

MESSAGING WHILE DRIVING

MAY 2024

52.232-33 PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER—

SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT

OCT 2018

52.233-3 PROTEST AFTER AWARD AUG 1996

52.233-4 APPLICABLE LAW FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT CLAIM OCT 2004

852.203-70 COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING MAY 2018

852.204-70 PERSONAL IDENTITY VERIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR

PERSONNEL (DEVIATION)

MAR 2026

852.204-71 INFORMATION AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY FEB 2023

852.211-70 EQUIPMENT OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE

MANUALS

NOV 2018

852.212-71 GRAY MARKET AND COUNTERFEIT ITEMS FEB 2023

852.215-71 EVALUATION FACTOR COMMITMENTS OCT 2019

852.222-71 COMPLIANCE WITH EXECUTIVE ORDER 13899

(DEVIATION) (APR 2025)

APR 2025

852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS NOV 2018

852.239-76 INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

ACCESSIBILITY

FEB 2023

852.242-71 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER OCT 2020

852.246-71 REJECTED GOODS OCT 2018

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

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

(End of Clause)

C.3 52.222-90 ADDRESSING DEI DISCRIMINATION BY FEDERAL

CONTRACTORS (APR 2026)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause— Program participation means membership or participation in, or access or admission to: training, mentoring, or leadership development programs; educational opportunities; clubs; associations; or similar opportunities that are sponsored or established by the contractor or subcontractor. Racially discriminatory diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) activities means disparate treatment based on race or ethnicity inthe recruitment, employment (e.g., hiring, promotions), contracting (e.g., vendor agreements), program participation, or allocation or deployment of an entity's resources.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

C.4 52.240-93 BASIC SAFEGAURDING OF COVERED CONTRACTOR

INFORMATION SYSTEMS (DEVIATION) (NOV 2025)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

Covered contractor information system means an information system that is owned or operated by a contractor that processes, stores, or transmits Federal contract information.

Federal contract information—

(1) Means information, not intended for public release, that is provided by or generated for the Government under a contract to develop or deliver a product or service to the Government; but

(2) Does not include information provided by the Government to the public (such as on public websites) or simple transactional information (such as information necessary to process payments).

Information means any communication or representation of knowledge such as facts, data, or opinions, in any medium or form, including textual, numerical, graphic, cartographic, narrative, or audiovisual (Committee on National Security Systems Instruction (CNSSI) 4009).

Information system means a discrete set of information resources organized for the collection, processing, maintenance, use, sharing, dissemination, or disposition of information (44 U.S.C.

3502).

Safeguarding means measures or controls that are prescribed to protect information systems.

(b) Safeguarding requirements.

(1) Basic requirements. The Contractor shall safeguard its covered contractor information systems by implementing, at minimum, the following security controls:

(i) Limit information system access to authorized users, processes acting on behalf of authorized users, or devices (including other information systems).

(ii) Limit information system access to the types of transactions and functions that authorized users are permitted to execute.

(iii) Verify and control/limit connections to and use of external information systems.

(iv) Control information posted or processed on publicly accessible information systems.

(v) Identify information system users, processes acting on behalf of users, or devices.

(vi) Authenticate (or verify) the identities of those users, processes, or devices, as a prerequisite to allowing access to organizational information systems.

(vii) Sanitize or destroy information system media containing Federal Contract Information before disposal or release for reuse.

(viii) Limit physical access to organizational information systems, equipment, and the respective operating environments to authorized individuals.

(ix) Escort visitors and monitor visitor activity; maintain audit logs of physical access; and control and manage physical access devices.

(x) Monitor, control, and protect organizational communications (i.e., information transmitted or received by organizational information systems) at the external boundaries and key internal boundaries of the information systems.

(xi) Implement subnetworks for publicly accessible system components that are physically or logically separated from internal networks.

(xii) Identify, report, and correct information and information system flaws in a timely manner.

(xiii) Provide protection from malicious code at appropriate locations within organizational information systems.

(xiv) Update malicious code protection mechanisms when new releases are available.

(xv) Perform periodic scans of the information system and real-time scans of files from external sources as files are downloaded, opened, or executed.

(2) Other requirements. This clause does not relieve the Contractor of any other specific safeguarding requirements specified by Federal departments and agencies relating to covered contractor information systems generally or other Federal safeguarding requirements for controlled unclassified information (CUI) as established by Executive Order 13556.

(c) Subcontracts. The Contractor shall include the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (c), in subcontracts under this contract (including subcontracts for the acquisition of commercial products, other than commercially available off-the-shelf items, or commercial services), in which the subcontractor may have Federal contract information residing in or transiting through its information system.

SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR

ATTACHMENTS

Attachment # Title Date # Pages

1 Performance Work Statement

(PWS)

01-16-2026 18

2 Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan

(QASP)

05-07-2026 3

3 Pricing Spreadsheet 05-07-2026 1

See attached document: PWS 1.16.2026.

See attached document: QASP 5.7.2026.

See attached document: AMR_Pricing_Spreadsheet 5.7.2026.

SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

E.1 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY

REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

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

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

(End of Provision)

FAR

Number

Title Date

52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT—REGISTRATION

(DEVIATION)

NOV 2025

52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL

PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

SEP 2023

852.215-72 NOTICE OF INTENT TO RE-SOLICIT OCT 2019

52.222-48 EXEMPTION FROM APPLICATION OF THE SERVICE

CONTRACT LABOR STANDARDS TO CONTRACTS FOR

MAINTENANCE, CALIBRATION, OR REPAIR OF CERTAIN

EQUIPMENT— CERTIFICATION (DEVIATION)

NOV 2025

52.222-52 EXEMPTION FROM APPLICATION OF THE SERVICE

CONTRACT LABOR STANDARDS TO CONTRACTS FOR

CERTAIN SERVICES—CERTIFICATION (DEVIATION)

NOV 2025

52.222-54 EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION (DEVIATION) NOV 2025

52.223-23 SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTS (DEVIATION) NOV 2025

52.225-18 PLACE OF MANUFACTURE AUG 2018

852.233-70 PROTEST CONTENT/ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE

RESOLUTION

OCT 2018

852.239-75 INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE

FEB 2023

852.233-71 ALTERNATE PROTEST PROCEDURE OCT 2018

E.2 52.209-7 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (OCT

2018)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision—

"Administrative proceeding" means a non-judicial process that is adjudicatory in nature in order to make a determination of fault or liability (e.g., Securities and Exchange Commission Administrative Proceedings, Civilian Board of Contract Appeals Proceedings, and Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals Proceedings). This includes administrative proceedings at the Federal and State level but only in connection with performance of a Federal contract or grant. It does not include agency actions such as contract audits, site visits, corrective plans, or inspection of deliverables.

"Federal contracts and grants with total value greater than $10,000,000" means—

(1) The total value of all current, active contracts and grants, including all priced options; and

(2) The total value of all current, active orders including all priced options under indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity, 8(a), or requirements contracts (including task and delivery and multiple-award Schedules).

"Principal" means an officer, director, owner, partner, or a person having primary management or supervisory responsibilities within a business entity (e.g., general manager; plant manager;

head of a division or business segment; and similar positions).

(b) The offeror [ ] has [ ] does not have current active Federal contracts and grants with total value greater than $10,000,000.

(c) If the offeror checked "has" in paragraph (b) of this provision, the offeror represents, by submission of this offer, that the information it has entered in the Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS) is current, accurate, and complete as of the date of submission of this offer with regard to the following information:

(1) Whether the offeror, and/or any of its principals, has or has not, within the last five years, in connection with the award to or performance by the offeror of a Federal contract or grant, been the subject of a proceeding, at the Federal or State level that resulted in any of the following dispositions:

(i) In a criminal proceeding, a conviction.

(ii) In a civil proceeding, a finding of fault and liability that results in the payment of a monetary fine, penalty, reimbursement, restitution, or damages of $5,000 or more.

(iii) In an administrative proceeding, a finding of fault and liability that results in—

(A) The payment of a monetary fine or penalty of $5,000 or more; or

(B) The payment of a reimbursement, restitution, or damages in excess of $100,000.

(iv) In a criminal, civil, or administrative proceeding, a disposition of the matter by consent or compromise with an acknowledgment of fault by the Contractor if the proceeding could have led to any of the outcomes specified in paragraphs (c)(1)(i), (c)(1)(ii), or (c)(1)(iii) of this provision.

(2) If the offeror has been involved in the last five years in any of the occurrences listed in (c)(1) of this provision, whether the offeror has provided the requested information with regard to each occurrence.

(d) The offeror shall post the information in paragraphs (c)(1)(i) through (c)(1)(iv) of this provision in FAPIIS as required through maintaining an active registration in the System for Award Management, which can be accessed via https://www.sam.gov (see 52.204-7).

https://www.sam.gov/

ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL

PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

Provisions that are incorporated by reference (by Citation Number, Title, and Date), have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available.

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

Offerors shall ensure all required documents listed below are completed in full and submitted with their quotation. Failure to provide all required documents may result in the quotation being determined non-responsive.

1. Standard Form (SF) 1449 Completion

Offerors shall complete the following blocks on page 1 of the SF1449:

• Block 17a – Offeror Name and Address

• Block 30a – Signature of Person Authorized to Sign Offer

• Block 30b – Name and Title of Authorized Signatory

• Block 30c – Date Signed

All information must be accurate, legible, and signed by an individual authorized to bind the company.

2. Schedule Completion (SF1449 – Pages 3-5)

Offerors shall submit a completed copy of the Schedule of Supplies/Services found on pages 3-5 of the SF1449. All pricing, quantities, and CLIN entries must be filled out in accordance with the solicitation requirements.

3. Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP)

Offerors shall submit a signed copy of the attached QASP acknowledging acceptance of the performance standards, surveillance methods, and contractor responsibilities described therein.

4. AMR Pricing Spreadsheet

Offerors are required to submit a completed copy of the AMR Pricing Spreadsheet provided with this solicitation. All cost elements for each year (Years 1–5) must be completed, and the Roll-Up tab must accurately reflect total pricing. Offerors shall not alter formulas contained within the spreadsheet.

5. Method of Submission

Offerors shall submit their quotation electronically via email. All volumes shall be clearly labeled with the Offeror’s name and the solicitation number.

Recommended structure:

• Volume I – Technical

• Volume II – Price

• Volume III – Past Performance

Concise, relevant submissions are strongly encouraged.

6. Questions

All questions shall be submitted in writing by 15 May 2026 at 1:00 PM EST. Questions received after the deadline may not be answered.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

VOLUME I – TECHNICAL

The Technical Volume shall demonstrate the Offeror’s ability to meet the Performance Work Statement (PWS). At minimum, it shall include:

• Description of the proposed Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR) system, including hardware, software, navigation capabilities, safety features, and system architecture.

• Description of the proposed installation and deployment plan across VISN 1 medical centers.

• Description of preventive and corrective maintenance, support services, response times, and parts availability.

• Description of training, documentation, and transition support to ensure full operational capability.

• Any assumptions, exceptions, or clarifications.

The Technical Volume should be complete enough for the Government to assess how the proposed solution meets the AMR requirements.

VOLUME II – PRICE

Offerors shall provide:

• Complete pricing for all CLINs, including quantities, unit prices, and extended totals.

• Pricing for any optional items, recurring software or licensing costs, or maintenance services.

• Total evaluated price consistent with evaluation procedures under FAR part 12.

Prices shall be clear, accurate, and reflect the Offeror’s best terms.

VOLUME III – PAST PERFORMANCE

Offerors shall submit:

• One to three past performance references for work similar in scope and complexity (robotics, automation, delivery systems, medical logistics technology, or comparable integration and maintenance services).

• For each reference:

o Customer or agency name o Contract or order number o Period of performance o Description of work o Point of contact name, phone, and email

The Government may also use CPARS, internal records, or other Federal sources. Offerors are not required to provide more than three references.

(End of Addendum to 52.212-1)

ADDENDUM to 52.212-2 EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL

SERVICES (DEVIATION AUG 2025)

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

(1) Technical

(2) Price

(3) Past Performance

(b) Evaluation Approach. The Government will evaluate quotations using the comparative evaluation process, where quotations will be compared to one another to determine which provides the best benefit to the Government. The Government reserves the right to consider a quotation other than the lowest price that provides additional benefit(s). Quotations may exceed minimum requirements of the solicitation. The Government reserves the right to select a quotation that provides benefit to the Government that exceeds the minimum requirements of the solicitation but is not required to do so. Each response must meet the minimum requirements of the solicitation. The evaluation will consider the following:

(1) Technical - The Government will evaluate the extent to which the proposed Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR) solution meets the requirements of the Performance Work Statement (PWS). This includes, but is not limited to, the proposed equipment, software, installation approach, maintenance support, training, and the Contractor’s ability to meet VISN-wide implementation needs. The Government may consider the clarity, completeness, and feasibility of the technical approach.

(2) Price - The Government will evaluate the price by adding the total of all line-item prices.

Price will be evaluated for reasonableness, considering whether the overall pricing is balanced, complete, and reflective of the solicitation requirements.

(3) Past Performance - The Government will evaluate past performance to assess the Offeror’s ability to successfully perform requirements of similar scope and complexity.

The evaluation may consider information from Government sources such as CPARS, other Federal databases, and any past performance references or questionnaires provided with the offer. The Government is not required to contact all references.

(End of Addendum to 52.212-2)

E.3 52.214-21 DESCRIPTIVE LITERATURE (APR 2002)

(a) Descriptive literature, as used in this provision, means information furnished by a bidder, such as cuts, illustrations, drawings, and brochures, that shows a product's characteristics or construction or explains its operation. The term includes only that information required to evaluate the acceptability of the product and excludes other information for operating or maintaining the product.

(b) Descriptive literature is required to establish, for the purpose of evaluation and award, details of the product offered that are specified elsewhere in the solicitation and pertain to significant elements such as—

(1) Design;

(2) Materials;

(3) Components;

(4) Performance characteristics; and

(5) Methods of manufacture, assembly, construction, or operation.

(c) Descriptive literature, required elsewhere in this solicitation, shall be—

(1) Identified to show the item(s) of the offer to which it applies; and

(2) Received by the time specified in this solicitation.

(d) If the bidder fails to submit descriptive literature on time, the Government will reject the bid, except that late descriptive literature sent by mail may be considered under the Late Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawals of Bids provision of this solicitation.

(e) If the descriptive literature fails to show that the product offered conforms to the requirements of the solicitation, the Government will reject the bid.

E.4 52.225-6 TRADE AGREEMENTS CERTIFICATE (FEB 2021)

(a) The offeror certifies that each end product, except those listed in paragraph (b) of this provision, is a U.S.-made or designated country end product, as defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled "Trade Agreements."

(b) The offeror shall list as other end products those supplies that are not U.S.-made or designated country end products.

Other End Products

Line item No. Country of origin

[List as necessary]

(c) The Government will evaluate offers in accordance with the policies and procedures of Part 25 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation. For line items covered by the WTO GPA, the Government will evaluate offers of U.S.-made or designated country end products without regard to the restrictions of the Buy American statute. The Government will consider for award only offers of U.S.-made or designated country end products unless the Contracting Officer determines that there are no offers for such products or that the offers for those products are insufficient to fulfill the requirements of this solicitation.

(End of Provision)

E.5 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

Protests, as defined in section 33.101 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, that are filed directly with an agency, and copies of any protests that are filed with the Government Accountability Office (GAO), shall be served on the Contracting Officer (addressed as follows) by obtaining written and dated acknowledgment of receipt from:

Manasés Cabrera / Contracting Officer Manases.Cabrera@va.gov

(b) The copy of any protest shall be received in the office designated above within one day of filing a protest with the GAO.

PLEASE NOTE: The correct mailing information for filing alternate protests is as follows:

Deputy Assistant Secretary for Acquisition and Logistics, Risk Management Team, Department of Veterans Affairs 810 Vermont Avenue, N.W.

Washington, DC 20420

Or for solicitations issued by the Office of Construction and Facilities Management:

Director, Office of Construction and Facilities Management 811 Vermont Avenue, N.W.

Washington, DC 20420