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630-23-2-6469-0011 36C24223Q0997 09-01-2023 Collins, Charles (518)626-7200 09-15-2023 3pm

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Department of Veterans Affairs VA WNY Healthcare System 3495 Bailey Ave Buffalo NY 14215 X 811412 $19 Million N/A X Department of Veterans Affairs St Albans VA Medical Centerset aside 179-00 Linden Boulevard Queens NY 11424-1468 Department of Veterans Affairs Samuel S . Stratton VA Medical Center Network Contracting Activity 113 Holland Avenue

(2-90NCA)

Albany NY 12208-3410

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See CONTINUATION Page Network Contracting Office 2, St Albans VAMC, requires Laundry Facility Maintenance for VA New York Harbor Healthcare System (VANYHHS) - St Albans campus as described herein.

Period of Performance: 10/1/2023 - 9/30/2024, with the provision of four (4) option years.

Solicitation questions deadline: All questions must be submitted in writing via email to Charles.Collins@va.gov and Janine.Childs@va.gov by 3 pm September 15, 2023..

Answers will be posted by Solicitation Amendment on Contract Opportunities.

See CONTINUATION Page See CONTINUATION Page X X x X Childs, Janine 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 36C242 Childs, Janine

Department of Veterans Affairs VA WNY Healthcare System 3495 Bailey Ave Buffalo NY 14215

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.

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

B.2 STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

Performance Work Statement (PWS) Laundry Equipment Maintenance and Services New York Harbor Healthcare System (NYHHS) St. Albans Community Living Center (SCLC) Textile Care Facility (TCF) December 2020

1. GENERAL: This is a non-personnel services contract to provide all labor, equipment, tools, transportation, administration and parts and materials (including lubricants) to provide maintenance and repairs to all laundry equipment and associated utilities work associated with repair, scheduled preventative maintenance (PM) and testing. This effort is to support the continuous operation of laundry equipment located in Building 173 at the St. Albans Community Living Center (SCLC) Textile Care Facility (TCF)The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn is responsible to the Government.

2. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES: The contractor shall provide the personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform Laundry Equipment Maintenance and Services as defined in this Performance Work Statement except for those items specified as government furnished property and services. The contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract.

3. BACKGROUND: This is a new laundry equipment maintenance service requirement.

4. OBJECTIVE: The contractor shall provide a total Managed Maintenance Program that will include:

One (1) Factory Trained Service Technician to the VA Textile Care Processing Facility for a period of eight (8) hours per day, five (5) days per week, one (1) week a month to perform all technical services and all scheduled/unscheduled maintenance on the laundry equipment located in the processing department, soil departments and mechanical room equipment located in Building 173 at the St. Albans Community Living Center (SCLC) Textile Care Facility (TCF), 179-00 Linden Boulevard, Jamaica, New York 11779

The contractor shall furnish their own tools to perform all unscheduled maintenance and Preventative maintenance (PM) required per the manufactures manual for equipment specified in section “D” of this Statement of Work. Contractor will be provided copies of the equipment manual’s that identified the required PM services by specific timeframes.

5. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: The expected period of performance for this requirement is a base year and four options years (which may or may not be exercised based on the needs of and at the discretion of the government).

6. WORK HOURS AND SCHEDULING ARRANGEMENTS: Except by special alternative arrangement, Maintenance services will be performed only during the facility’s normal business hours (7:00A-3:30P).

Exception: Factory Trained Technician may have schedule adjusted based on emergency repairs that affect production flow

National Holidays:

-New Year’s Day -Martin Luther King’s Birthday -President’s Day -Memorial Day -Juneteenth -Independence Day -Labor Day -Columbus Day -Veterans Day -Thanksgiving Day -Christmas Day -Any other day specifically declared to be a national holiday (per Federal Statute, Executive Order, or by the President’s Proclamation).

Usually, holidays that fall on Saturday are observed on the preceding Friday and holidays that fall on Sunday are observed on the following Monday. Any questions pertaining to scheduling will be directed to the COR.

7. CONTRACTOR REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & TECHNICAL CAPABILITY (TO PERFORM SERVICES)

The contractor shall provide total Managed Maintenance Program that will include One (1) Factory Trained Service Technician to the NYH VA Textile Care Processing Facility for a period of eight (8) hours per day, five (5) days per week, one (1) time a month, to perform all technical services and routine maintenance on the laundry equipment installed in the processing department, soil departments and mechanical room equipment both preventative and unscheduled maintenance on installed equipment. Contractor will be provided copies of the equipment manual’s that identified the required PM services by specific timeframes.The contractor will provide (1) Factory Trained Service Technician. The Factory Trained Technician must demonstrate a verifiable proficiency in laundry equipment repairs that cover a variety of repairs and PMs for: laundry equipment covering mechanical, electrical, laundry equipment plumbing, pneumatics, and technical software troubleshooting. The Factory Trained Technician must have startup and shutdown experience for laundry equipment to include minor PM requirements for belts, sensors, troubleshooting of equipment and the ability to write-up work request identifying service work that will be conducted by the Factory Trained Technician.

The contractor shall have at least 3 years’ experience in preventative maintenance of laundry equipment in VA Medical Center Laundry Facilities and/or facilities of comparable size, scope, and complexity. During the formal bid submission process, contractors shall submit 3 relevant (Hospital Laundry PM Projects) completed within the last six years. Each project shall contain information demonstrating the relevance of the experience as it relates to the current requirement. Relevant experience is experience that took place in hospitals/medical facilities that are the same in size, scope, complexity that are/were fully operational.

Contractor employee shall be knowledgeable of original equipment manufacturer standards associated with conducting Preventative Maintenance on Industrial Laundry Equipment and more specifically, the types of equipment listed in Equipment Listing (Schedule A). Contractor will be required to provide proof of their experience and technical capabilities/qualifications of technicians by submitting certifications or written letter of qualification from the equipment manufacturer. During the formal bid submission process, contractors shall include a description of the skills, abilities, knowledge, and experience of the personnel who will be responsible for carrying out Performance Work Statement tasks. Resumes shall be provided for personnel/staff member that will be performing work and/or the progress of the requirement in a director or indirect capacity. Required documents (or other documents that are provided) are required for both the prime contractor and subcontracting personnel to verify their capabilities, qualifications, and experience. Subcontractors (and subcontracting personnel) that are to be utilized for this requirement shall be identified by the prime contractor. Subcontracting personnel must meet the minimum qualification standards.

Contractor will implement a Quality Control Program to be conducted by the Contractor Administrator.

This program will include an evaluation of work being performed by Contractor Technicians, plant walkthroughs to identify potential safety, security and housekeeping issues.

Thermal Engineering of Arizona (TEA) Wastewater Recycling System Contractors must be certified/qualified by the manufacturer to perform all maintenance repairs and provide preventative maintenance services that are associated with the TEA Wastewater Recycling System.

Special Qualifications. Contractors shall provide correspondence from ALL original equipment manufacturers indicating that the vendors’ technicians have been properly trained and are qualified to service the equipment as detailed/annotated in EQUIPMENT LISTING (SCHEDULE A). The training certification/documentation that is provided shall be current (within the past year).

ADDITIONAL MANAGED MAINTENANCE CONTRACT SERVICE REQUIREMENTS/DEMONSTRATE

1. All programs offered will assist the VA in reducing the operating costs of the laundry.

2. Contractor coordination of all unscheduled maintenance work and PMs with VA laundry management.

3. The long-term effect of maintaining equipment to Factory Specifications and reducing down-time will increase production and employee morale. Expected breakdown of maintenance is 65% preventative maintenance and 35% unscheduled maintenance.

4. Contractor requisitions parts from Authorized Factory Distributor for equipment specified in Statement of Work. Contractor must possess knowledge of VA specifications of equipment installation and equipment requirements and safety specifications.

8. SCOPE OF SERVICES-PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE, SCHEDULED/UNSCHEDULED SERVICES, AND REPAIR:

PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE (PM) CHECKS AND SERVICES:

Contractor shall install and utilize a Computerized Maintenance Management Software (CMMS) including all hardware and software. This system shall be maintained by the contractor. Contractor will track all repairs, part orders and recommended repairs in the CMMS. All data input shall be performed by the contractor. Contractor will provide VA Laundry Management a weekly and monthly report detailing all maintenance activity conducted at the VA Laundry. Contractor will meet in person with the Laundry Manger to review all reports and provide recommended repairs and identify any suggested upgrades and safety specifications. Copies of the reports for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance will be provided to management and the COR.

Contractor shall perform all preventative maintenance (PM) checks and services according to OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) recommendations. This includes replacement parts, materials and shipping required to perform Preventative Maintenance checks and services. All to be included in the total cost of the maintenance service agreement for the equipment specified. See Equipment Listing (Schedule A). A preventative maintenance schedule/checklist for all included equipment is required and shall be provided by the contractor.

REPLACEMENT PARTS (FOR NON-ROUTINE PM CHECKS AND SERVICING)

Contractor will provide a requisition of any required replacement parts including, but not limited to pads, covers, ribbons, lubricants, slings, trolleys, salt, chemicals, consumables, repair parts and electrical components to include sensors and software.

All laundry equipment replacement parts shall be ordered from Manufacturer’s replacement parts manual by equipment specific operations manual.

UNSCHEDULED MAINTENANCE

If the VA COR identifies equipment that is in need of repairs or parts replacement, the scope of which is outside of manufacturer’s recommended routine maintenance, the contractor shall provide a cost proposal for labor and materials to perform the necessary repair. For individual unscheduled maintenance actions, the work will be performed in accordance with a government approved technical instruction.

Unscheduled repairs to TCF system and components over 32 hours will be performed using.

Construction Wage Rate Requirements (Davis Bacon Wages). A separate wage determination is included herein. Hourly rates for repair work for each wage determination category will be included in the price schedule for completion by the contractor.

SCHEDULE/FREQUENCY OF SERVICES AND REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION (CHECKLISTS)

The schedule of preventative maintenance (PM) checks and services shall be conducted as recommended by the equipment manufacturer. In order to perform ALL OEM recommended preventative maintenance for the listed equipment. It is the government’s expectation that the contractor be a subject matter expert (SME) regarding Preventive Maintenance and Unscheduled Maintenance that is required for each piece of equipment in accordance with manufacturer guidelines. For the equipment listed in EQUIPMENT LISTING (SCHEDULE A) a Preventive Maintenance and Services Plan is needed which will define the type of work to be performed, the extent of work to be performed, and the frequency/duration of this work. As part of this plan, contractors must submit a Checklist detailing items that will be addressed and covered in the contract for each piece of Laundry Equipment during each Site Visit / Preventive Maintenance Service. The Checklist must include all parts and labor that will be covered in the contract. A checklist shall be provided by the contractor at the beginning of the performance period before the required work begins. These Checklists should mirror the Preventive Maintenance Schedules in the Maintenance Manuals for each piece of Laundry Equipment. These Checklists must be used during the Site Visits / Preventive Maintenance Service and signed by the Technician indicating that all applicable service were completed for each piece of laundry equipment as annotated in EQUIPMENT LISTING (SCHEDULE A).

Quality Assurance: On a weekly basis, our certified Laundry Plant Manager must review the work that has been performed and must certify/verify the following:

1. Work was performed by a qualified/certified/trained technician.

2. Such work was performed accurately and in accordance with the appropriate quality assurance standards (i.e., manufacturer/contractual). Such reviews will take place on site.

3. The Plant Manager will ensure the contractor follows the Preventative Maintenance Schedule as prescribed by the manufacturer to include use of lubricants, oils and other preservation fluids.

Documentation and Reporting: In addition to the reporting requirements already stated herein, the Contractor shall maintain an internal record keeping system to document the work being performed to include the personnel who will be performing such work. The contractor shall ensure that only personnel possessing the appropriate knowledge, skills, training, qualifications, and certifications will be performing work. If requested by the government, such documentation shall be made available.

Monthly Site Inspection: On a monthly basis an on-site review will be conducted to assess work progress and to address other issues if needed. The date/time of this on-site review shall be mutually established between the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) (or another authorized designee) and the Contractor. A “Competent Person” must attend/participate in this site review when held. (If the government determines that a monthly on-site review is not needed the government reserves the right (and may elect) to have on-site reviews on a quarterly basis or not at all). However, if conducted, on-site reviews will not occur more than once a month.

PROTECTION OF PROPERTY, INSURANCE, AND REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, and equipment necessary for protection of VAMC personnel, furnishings, equipment and buildings from damage, and shall replace or repair any damage due to work performed under this contract equal to its original construction and finish. Contractor must have adequate insurance protection against negligent work and other forms of liability and follow all federal, state, local, and VA Regulations related to this requirement. Contractors shall refer to the appropriate clauses/provisions in the solicitation and final contract which govern such requirements. Contractor will provide proof “Certificate of Insurance”.

9. MISCELLANEOUS REQUIREMENTS AND OTHER INFORMATION:

Contracting Officer Representative (COR): The (COR) will be identified by separate letter. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration. The COR is authorized to perform the following functions:

i) Assure that the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract ii). Performs inspections necessary in connection with contract performance.

iii). Maintains written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract iv). Issues written interpretations of technical requirements, including Government drawings, designs, specifications v). Monitor Contractor's performance and notifies both the Contracting Officer and Contractor of any deficiencies vi). Coordinate availability of government furnished property and provide site entry of Contractor personnel.

A letter of designation issued to the COR, a copy of which is sent to the Contractor, states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially with regard to changes in cost or price, estimates or changes in delivery dates. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting order.

Identification of Contractor Employees / Credentials Contractor employees should be uniformed, displaying their contractor’s name or logo. A uniform can consist of collared or tee shirts if they are clean and are in good condition. Contractor staff who performing services, executing deliverables, or otherwise performing work on this contract are required to have a VA Contractor identification badge. A VA Contractor Badge Application will be provided to these personnel at the earliest available time following contract award so that the appropriate credentials are made available (to these personnel) before the start of performance. This application must be filled out prior to initiating any further application procedures with the Security Office on site. Contractor badges are to be worn at all time while on the premises of the VA Medical Center. Badges must be placed in a visible location, above the waist, clipped to the front of apparel with photo and name clearly visible. Contractor ID badges will be turned in to the assigned VAMC representative (COR) on duty when the contract has expired. The COR will then forward the badges to the VA Police Service within (5) working days.

Contractor must ensure that the following Identification Requirements are followed by each staff member applying for a VA Contractor Badge at the Security Station on campus:

1. Must provide (1) photography ID consisting of either a current Driver’s License, Military ID, U.S. Passport, Student ID which includes a Social Security number (will not accept expired IDs)

2. Must provide either an original Social Security card or Birth Certificate (a copy will not be accepted) If both valid ID requirements are not present at time of badge processing, the incompliant Contractor staff will not be able to work on VA premises.

EQUIPMENT LISTING (SCHEDULE A)

The contractor shall perform all scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, maintain, check and calibrate according to OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) recommendations and at intervals indicated below on all equipment as follows. Equipment to be maintained is listed below.

Manufacturer E-Tech

1. Two Soil Cart Dumper Manually Operates off foot pedal

1. Two Soil Storage Conveyors Cross Conveyor and Sort conveyor (operates off Start / Stop switch Inverter Speed control. All Sort gates Software controlled

1. Sort on rail overhead monorail system. All Lifts, travel lanes and stop positions controlled by an E-Vue Windows based Software on a P.C. Network

1. Clean Overhead monorail systems. All Lifts, travel lanes and stop positions controlled by an E-Vue Windows based Software on a P.C. Network

1. Two Clean Linen Take Away conveyors controlled by Start/Stop Switches speed controlled by Inverter.

Manufacturer Milnor

1. One Tunnel Wash System: One tunnel washer 12 Module, Computer P.L.C. Controlled Cat 5 Cabled interconnected communication loop.

2. One Press type extractor, Computer P.L.C. Controlled Cat 5 Cabled interconnected communication loop.

3. Seven System Pass thru type Dryers, Computer P.L.C. Controlled Cat 5 Cabled interconnected communication loop.

4. Two Dryer Unload Conveyors, Computer P.L.C. Controlled Cat 5 Cabled interconnected communication loop.

5. One 200 Lb. Open Pocket Type Washer Extractor, Computer P.L.C. Controlled Cat 5 Cabled interconnected communication loop.

6. Three 120 lb. Open Pocket Type Washer Extractors, Computer P.L.C. Controlled Cat 5 Cabled interconnected communication loop.

Manufacturer Energenics

1. Seven Dry type Lint filters Pressure Switch and P.L.C. Controlled (physically attached to the System dryers)

1. Lint Vac Lint Collection System Pressure switch and P.L.C. Controlled Manufacturer Alliance Corporation

1. Three 170 Lb. Gas drying tumblers P.L.C. Controlled

Manufacturer Chicago Dryer Company

1. Three King Edge Feeders P.L.C. Controlled with touch screen

2. Three Powerhouse Ironers P.L.C. Controlled with touch screen

3. Three Skyline Folders P.L.C. Controlled with touch screen

4. Four Elite Small Piece folders P.L.C. Controlled with touch screen

5. One Blanket Blaster P.L.C. Controlled with touch screen Manufacturer Lavatec

1. One Tunnel Wash System: One tunnel washer 12 Module, Computer P.L.C. Controlled Cat 5 Cabled interconnected communication loop.

2. One Press type extractor, Computer P.L.C. Controlled Cat 5 Cabled interconnected communication loop.

3. One shuttle system, Computer P.L.C. Controlled Cat 5 Cabled interconnected communication loop.

4. Five System Pass thru type Dryers, Computer P.L.C. Controlled Cat 5 Cabled interconnected communication loop.

5. One take away conveyor, Computer P.L.C. Controlled Cat 5 Cabled interconnected communication loop.

Manufacturer Thermal Engineering of Arizona

1. One Wastewater Recycling system P.L.C. Controlled Cat 5 Networked together with additional T.E.A. Water Equipment

1. One Water Storage / pumping system P.L.C. Controlled Cat 5 Networked together with additional T.E.A. Water Equipment

1. One Hot water heating pump system P.L.C. Controlled Cat 5 Networked together with additional T.E.A. Water Equipment Manufacturer Parker Boiler Company Two Parker Hot Water Heaters Model T6800 P.L.C. Controlled Cat 5 Networked together.

Manufacturer Kibbler One Dual Mineral Tank Water System P.L.C. Controlled Manufacturer Softrol

1. One Personnel labor management System with Maintenance Programs

1. One Energy Monitoring System Electric, Water Waste water, Steam, Natural Gas

EQUIPMENT LISTING (SCHEDULE A) by Manufacturer and Model

020075-0001

HUEBSCH DRYER

HUEBSCH DRYER

HUEBSCH DRYER

B.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

VISN Laundry maintenance - 1 Certified Laundry technician, 5 days a week (Monday to Friday) for 8 hours each day excluding holidays and weekends. Technician will lead up the service maintenance on all laundry equipment. Technician will start up and maintain a preventative maintenance program while performing the routine maintenance on equipment. Quote is for a 12 mo period Contract Period: Base POP Begin:

POP End:

23370 General Maintenance Worker $24.67 Contract Period: Base

VISN Laundry maintenance - 1 Certified Laundry technician, 5 days a week (Monday to Friday) for 8 hours each day excluding holidays and weekends. Technician will lead up the service maintenance on all laundry equipment. Technician will start up and maintain a preventative maintenance program while performing the routine maintenance on equipment. Quote is for a 12 mo period Contract Period: Option 1

23370 General Maintenance Worker $24.67 wage rate Contract Period: Option 1

VISN Laundry maintenance - 1 Certified Laundry technician, 5 days a week (Monday to Friday) for 8 hours each day excluding holidays and weekends. Technician will lead up the service maintenance on all laundry equipment. Technician will start up and maintain a preventative maintenance program while performing the routine maintenance on equipment. Quote is for a 12 mo period Contract Period: Option 2

23370 General Maintenance Worker $24.67 wage rate Contract Period: Option 2

VISN Laundry maintenance - 1 Certified Laundry technician, 5 days a week (Monday to Friday) for 8 hours each day excluding holidays and weekends. Technician will lead up the service maintenance on all laundry equipment. Technician will start up and maintain a preventative maintenance program while performing the routine maintenance on equipment. Quote is for a 12 mo period Contract Period: Option 3

23370 General Maintenance Worker $24.67 wage rate Contract Period: Option 3

VISN Laundry maintenance - 1 Certified Laundry technician, 5 days a week (Monday to Friday) for 8 hours each day excluding holidays and weekends. Technician will lead up the service maintenance on all laundry equipment. Technician will start up and maintain a preventative maintenance program while performing the routine maintenance on equipment. Quote is for a 12 mo period Contract Period: Option 4

23370 General Maintenance Worker $24.67 wage rate Contract Period: Option 4

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SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

C.1 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (DEC 2022)

(a) Inspection/Acceptance. The Contractor shall only tender for acceptance those items that conform to the requirements of this contract. The Government reserves the right to inspect or test any supplies or services that have been tendered for acceptance. The Government may require repair or replacement of nonconforming supplies or reperformance of nonconforming services at no increase in contract price. If repair/replacement or reperformance will not correct the defects or is not possible, the Government may seek an equitable price reduction or adequate consideration for acceptance of nonconforming supplies or services. The Government must exercise its post-acceptance rights—

(1) Within a reasonable time after the defect was discovered or should have been discovered; and

(2) Before any substantial change occurs in the condition of the item, unless the change is due to the defect in the item.

(b) Assignment. The Contractor or its assignee may assign its rights to receive payment due as a result of performance of this contract to a bank, trust company, or other financing institution, including any Federal lending agency in accordance with the Assignment of Claims Act (31 U.S.C. 3727). However, when a third party makes payment (e.g., use of the Governmentwide commercial purchase card), the Contractor may not assign its rights to receive payment under this contract.

(c) Changes. Changes in the terms and conditions of this contract may be made only by written agreement of the parties.

(d) Disputes. This contract is subject to 41 U.S.C. chapter 71, Contract Disputes. Failure of the parties to this contract to reach agreement on any request for equitable adjustment, claim, appeal or action arising under or relating to this contract shall be a dispute to be resolved in accordance with the clause at Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.233-1, Disputes, which is incorporated herein by reference. The Contractor shall proceed diligently with performance of this contract, pending final resolution of any dispute arising under the contract.

(e) Definitions. The clause at FAR 52.202-1, Definitions, is incorporated herein by reference.

(f) Excusable delays. The Contractor shall be liable for default unless nonperformance is caused by an occurrence beyond the reasonable control of the Contractor and without its fault or negligence such as, acts of God or the public enemy, acts of the Government in either its sovereign or contractual capacity, fires, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, strikes, unusually severe weather, and delays of common carriers. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing as soon as it is reasonably possible after the commencement of any excusable delay, setting forth the full particulars in connection therewith, shall remedy such occurrence with all reasonable dispatch, and shall promptly give written notice to the Contracting Officer of the cessation of such occurrence.

(g) Invoice.

(1) The Contractor shall submit an original invoice and three copies (or electronic invoice, if authorized) to the address designated in the contract to receive invoices. An invoice must include—

(i) Name and address of the Contractor;

(ii) Invoice date and number;

(iii) Contract number, line item number and, if applicable, the order number;

(iv) Description, quantity, unit of measure, unit price and extended price of the items delivered;

(v) Shipping number and date of shipment, including the bill of lading number and weight of shipment if shipped on Government bill of lading;

(vi) Terms of any discount for prompt payment offered;

(vii) Name and address of official to whom payment is to be sent;

(viii) Name, title, and phone number of person to notify in event of defective invoice; and

(ix) Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN). The Contractor shall include its TIN on the invoice only if required elsewhere in this contract.

(x) Electronic funds transfer (EFT) banking information.

(A) The Contractor shall include EFT banking information on the invoice only if required elsewhere in this contract.

(B) If EFT banking information is not required to be on the invoice, in order for the invoice to be a proper invoice, the Contractor shall have submitted correct EFT banking information in accordance with the applicable solicitation provision, contract clause (e.g., 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management, or 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Other Than System for Award Management), or applicable agency procedures.

(C) EFT banking information is not required if the Government waived the requirement to pay by EFT.

(2) Invoices will be handled in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C. 3903) and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR part 1315.

(h) Patent indemnity. The Contractor shall indemnify the Government and its officers, employees and agents against liability, including costs, for actual or alleged direct or contributory infringement of, or inducement to infringe, any United States or foreign patent, trademark or copyright, arising out of the performance of this contract, provided the Contractor is reasonably notified of such claims and proceedings.

(i) Payment.—

(1) Items accepted. Payment shall be made for items accepted by the Government that have been delivered to the delivery destinations set forth in this contract.

(2) Prompt payment. The Government will make payment in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C. 3903) and prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR part 1315.

(3) Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). If the Government makes payment by EFT, see 52.212-5(b) for the appropriate EFT clause.

(4) Discount. In connection with any discount offered for early payment, time shall be computed from the date of the invoice. For the purpose of computing the discount earned, payment shall be considered to have been made on the date which appears on the payment check or the specified payment date if an electronic funds transfer payment is made.

(5) Overpayments. If the Contractor becomes aware of a duplicate contract financing or invoice payment or that the Government has otherwise overpaid on a contract financing or invoice payment, the Contractor shall—

(i) Remit the overpayment amount to the payment office cited in the contract along with a description of the overpayment including the—

(A) Circumstances of the overpayment (e.g., duplicate payment, erroneous payment, liquidation errors, date(s) of overpayment);

(B) Affected contract number and delivery order number, if applicable;

(C) Affected line item or subline item, if applicable; and

(D) Contractor point of contact.

(ii) Provide a copy of the remittance and supporting documentation to the Contracting Officer.

(6) Interest.

(i) All amounts that become payable by the Contractor to the Government under this contract shall bear simple interest from the date due until paid unless paid within 30 days of becoming due. The interest rate shall be the interest rate established by the Secretary of the Treasury as provided in 41 U.S.C. 7109, which is applicable to the period in which the amount becomes due, as provided in (i)(6)(v) of this clause, and then at the rate applicable for each six-month period as fixed by the Secretary until the amount is paid.

(ii) The Government may issue a demand for payment to the Contractor upon finding a debt is due under the contract.

(iii) Final decisions. The Contracting Officer will issue a final decision as required by 33.211 if—

(A) The Contracting Officer and the Contractor are unable to reach agreement on the existence or amount of a debt within 30 days;

(B) The Contractor fails to liquidate a debt previously demanded by the Contracting Officer within the timeline specified in the demand for payment unless the amounts were not repaid because the Contractor has requested an installment payment agreement; or

(C) The Contractor requests a deferment of collection on a debt previously demanded by the Contracting Officer (see 32.607-2).

(iv) If a demand for payment was previously issued for the debt, the demand for payment included in the final decision shall identify the same due date as the original demand for payment.

(v) Amounts shall be due at the earliest of the following dates:

(A) The date fixed under this contract.

(B) The date of the first written demand for payment, including any demand for payment resulting from a default termination.

(vi) The interest charge shall be computed for the actual number of calendar days involved beginning on the due date and ending on—

(A) The date on which the designated office receives payment from the Contractor;

(B) The date of issuance of a Government check to the Contractor from which an amount otherwise payable has been withheld as a credit against the contract debt; or

(C) The date on which an amount withheld and applied to the contract debt would otherwise have become payable to the Contractor.

(vii) The interest charge made under this clause may be reduced under the procedures prescribed in FAR 32.608-2 in effect on the date of this contract.

(j) Risk of loss. Unless the contract specifically provides otherwise, risk of loss or damage to the supplies provided under this contract shall remain with the Contractor until, and shall pass to the Government upon:

(1) Delivery of the supplies to a carrier, if transportation is f.o.b. origin; or

(2) Delivery of the supplies to the Government at the destination specified in the contract, if transportation is f.o.b. destination.

(k) Taxes. The contract price includes all applicable Federal, State, and local taxes and duties.

(l) Termination for the Government's convenience. The Government reserves the right to terminate this contract, or any part hereof, for its sole convenience. In the event of such termination, the Contractor shall immediately stop all work hereunder and shall immediately cause any and all of its suppliers and subcontractors to cease work. Subject to the terms of this contract, the Contractor shall be paid a percentage of the contract price reflecting the percentage of the work performed prior to the notice of termination, plus reasonable charges the Contractor can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Government using its standard record keeping system, have resulted from the termination. The Contractor shall not be required to comply with the cost accounting standards or contract cost principles for this purpose. This paragraph does not give the Government any right to audit the Contractor's records. The Contractor shall not be paid for any work performed or costs incurred which reasonably could have been avoided.

(m) Termination for cause. The Government may terminate this contract, or any part hereof, for cause in the event of any default by the Contractor, or if the Contractor fails to comply with any contract terms and conditions, or fails to provide the Government, upon request, with adequate assurances of future performance. In the event of termination for cause, the Government shall not be liable to the Contractor for any amount for supplies or services not accepted, and the Contractor shall be liable to the Government for any and all rights and remedies provided by law. If it is determined that the Government improperly terminated this contract for default, such termination shall be deemed a termination for convenience.

(n) Title. Unless specified elsewhere in this contract, title to items furnished under this contract shall pass to the Government upon acceptance, regardless of when or where the Government takes physical possession.

(o) Warranty. The Contractor warrants and implies that the items delivered hereunder are merchantable and fit for use for the particular purpose described in this contract.

(p) Limitation of liability. Except as otherwise provided by an express warranty, the Contractor will not be liable to the Government for consequential damages resulting from any defect or deficiencies in accepted items.

(q) Other compliances. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State and local laws, executive orders, rules and regulations applicable to its performance under this contract.

(r) Compliance with laws unique to Government contracts. The Contractor agrees to comply with 31 U.S.C. 1352 relating to limitations on the use of appropriated funds to influence certain Federal contracts; 18 U.S.C. 431 relating to officials not to benefit; 40 U.S.C. chapter 37, Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards; 41 U.S.C. chapter 87, Kickbacks; 41 U.S.C. 4712 and 10 U.S.C. 4701 relating to whistleblower protections; 49 U.S.C. 40118, Fly American; and 41 U.S.C. chapter 21 relating to procurement integrity.

(s) Order of precedence. Any inconsistencies in this solicitation or contract shall be resolved by giving precedence in the following order:

(1) The schedule of supplies/services.

(2) The Assignments, Disputes, Payments, Invoice, Other Compliances, Compliance with Laws Unique to Government Contracts, and Unauthorized Obligations paragraphs of this clause;

(3) The clause at 52.212-5.

(4) Addenda to this solicitation or contract, including any license agreements for computer software.

(5) Solicitation provisions if this is a solicitation.

(6) Other paragraphs of this clause.

(7) The Standard Form 1449.

(8) Other documents, exhibits, and attachments

(9) The specification.

(t) [Reserved]

(u) Unauthorized Obligations.

(1) Except as stated in paragraph (u)(2) of this clause, when any supply or service acquired under this contract is subject to any End User License Agreement (EULA), Terms of Service (TOS), or similar legal instrument or agreement, that includes any clause requiring the Government to indemnify the Contractor or any person or entity for damages, costs, fees, or any other loss or liability that would create an Anti-Deficiency Act violation (31 U.S.C. 1341), the following shall govern:

(i) Any such clause is unenforceable against the Government.

(ii) Neither the Government nor any Government authorized end user shall be deemed to have agreed to such clause by virtue of it appearing in the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement. If the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement is invoked through an “I agree” click box or other comparable mechanism (e.g., “click-wrap” or “browse-wrap” agreements), execution does not bind the Government or any Government authorized end user to such clause.

(iii) Any such clause is deemed to be stricken from the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement.

(2) Paragraph (u)(1) of this clause does not apply to indemnification by the Government that is expressly authorized by statute and specifically authorized under applicable agency regulations and procedures.

(v) Incorporation by reference. The Contractor’s representations and certifications, including those completed electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM), are incorporated by reference into the contract.

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

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

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

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

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

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

(End of Clause)

C.3 VAAR 852.201-70 CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (DEC 2022)

The Contracting Officer reserves the right to designate representatives to act for him/her in furnishing technical guidance and advice or generally monitor the work to be performed under this contract. Such designation will be in writing and will define the scope and limitation of the designee’s authority. A copy of the designation letter shall be furnished to the Contractor.

(End of Clause) C.4 VAAR 852.215-70 SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED AND VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS EVALUATION FACTORS (JAN 2023)…