36C24226Q0149 - Fume Hoods.pdf

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36C24226Q0149 01-08-2026

Leia LaBruna 01-22-2026

12:00PM EST EST

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 2 2875 Union Road Suite 3500 Cheektowaga NY 14227

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811310

$12.5 Million

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James J. Peters VA Medical Center

130 W Kingsbridge Rd Bronx NY 10468

Network Contracting Office (NCO) 2 2875 Union Road Suite 3500 Cheektowaga NY 14227

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Fume Hood and Biosafety Cabinet Testing and Maintenance in in support of the James J. Peters VA Medical Center.

Period of Performance:

3/1/2026-2/28/2027 (Base period) 3/1/2027-2/29/2028 (Option 1) 3/1/2028-2/28/2029 (Option 2) 3/1/2029-2/28/2030 (Option 3) 3/1/2030-2/28/2031 (Option 4)

Please review sections 52.212 1 and 52.212 2 for information on submission requirements.

Any Requests for Information (RFI) must be submitted in writing by 1/15/2026 at 12:00PM EST. Quotes are due 1/22/2026 at 12:00PMEST via email to Leia.Labruna@va.gov.

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Dolores Sachuk-Thompson Contracting Officer

36C24226Q0149

Table of Contents

SECTION A

A.1 SF 1449 SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS

AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

B.2 STATEMENT OF WORK

B.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

C.1 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS

AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2023)

C.2 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000) ...20

C.3 VAAR 852.219-75 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION (JAN 2023)

(DEVIATION)

C.4 SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

C.5 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS

D.1 SEE ATTACHED DOCUMENT: WAGE DETERMINATION - KINGS COUNTY

D.2 SEE ATTACHED DOCUMENT: PAST PERFORMANCE EVALUATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

E.1 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (MAR 2023)

E.2 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB

1998)

E.3 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (NOV 2025)

E.4 52.212-2 EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL

SERVICES (OCT 2025)

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

Network Contracting Office (NCO) 2

2875 Union Road

Suite 3500

Cheektowaga NY 14227

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

[X] 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System For Award Management, or

[] 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party

3. INVOICES: Invoices shall be submitted in arrears:

a. Quarterly []

b. Semi-Annually []

c. Other [X] Semi-Annually

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:

AMENDMENT NO DATE

B.2 STATEMENT OF WORK

1. Title:

Fume Hoods Service Contract. Base plus 4 option years.

2. Purpose:

Certification, maintenance and repair service for the James J. Peters VA Medical Center Fume Hoods, Biological Safety Cabinets, Laminar Flow Clean Benches and Pharmacy Clean room certification and sampling.

3. General:

The contractor shall provide all labor, personnel, supervision, equipment, tools, and all materials necessary to perform preventive maintenance, and Semi-annually certification on the chemical fume hoods, biological safety cabinets, laminar flow clean benches, and pharmacy clean rooms at the James J. Peters VA Medical Center Campus.

4. Place of Performance:

James J Peters VA Medical Center Building 100 and Research building at 130 West Kingsbridge Rd, Bronx NY, 10468

5. Period of Performance:

3/1/2026-2/28/2027 (Base period) 3/1/2027-2/29/2028 (Option 1) 3/1/2028-2/28/2029 (Option 2) 3/1/2029-2/28/2030 (Option 3) 3/1/2030-2/28/2031 (Option 4)

6. Equipment:

The equipment to be serviced and maintained includes approximately:

• 86 fume hood units, mixed manufacturers. Equipment list included.

• 2 Pharmacy clean rooms (1st floor) with multiple rooms. 1 satellite pharmacy room (3rd floor) with multiple rooms.

7. Scope of Services:

a. Routine performance tests for the hospitals fume hoods, biological safety cabinets, laminar flow clean benches, and pharmacy clean rooms shall be conducted at least semi-annually. surface testing for the pharmacy clean rooms shall be conducted in accordance with industry standards, noted in the compliance section. Whenever a deficiency is identified or an equipment change/move occurs, including the need for decontamination and/or certification. The contractor will provide the Contracting Officer and Representative with a Cost estimate for review and approval.

b. After successful testing the contractor will affix to the safety cabinets a Certificate of Operating Performance that indicates the date, unit tested, standards used, test report number, due date for the next test and the service tech. The Contractor will provide a test report identifying all tests performed, test results, and any adjustments that were made within 7 days.

c. A hood or other system that is found to be operating with an average face velocity more than 10% below the designated average face velocity shall be labeled as out of service and the technician shall notify the VA COR immediately so corrective actions can be taken by VA staff, If applicable. Each hood shall be posted with a notice giving the date of the routine performance test, the measured average face velocity, signed by the technician. If it is taken out of service, it shall be posted with out-of-service notice.

8. Preventive Maintenance/Certification Procedures:

a. Chemical Fume Hoods are to be tested in accordance with field tests specified in ASHRAE 110-2016 ANSI/AIHA Z9.5-2022. Approximately 43:

i. Face velocity measurement

ii. Smoke test

iii. Tracer gas test

iv. Ventilation and exhaust

b. Biological Safety Cabinets are to be tested in accordance with field tests specified in NSF/ANSI 49-2008 Annex F as follows, approximately 41 units:

i. Downflow Velocity

ii. Inflow Velocity (Face Velocity) Test

iii. Airflow Smoke Patterns Test

iv. HEPA Filter Leak Test

v. Pressure Decay/Soap Bubble

vi. Site Installation Assessment Tests

vii. Electrical Leakage and Ground Circuit Resistance and Polarity Tests

viii. Lighting Intensity Test

ix. Vibration Test

x. Noise Level Tests

c. Laminar Flow Clean Benches are to be tested in accordance with field tests specified in IEST-RP-CC002.4 as follows, approximately 2:

i. Airflow Velocity

ii. Filter Pressure Drop

iii. HEPA/ULPA Filter Leak Test

iv. Induction Leak Test

v. Airborne Particle Count

vi. Lighting Intensity Test

vii. Noise Level Test

d. Pharmacy Clean room certification and sampling in accordance with ISO 14644- 1:2015. The main Pharmacy clean room Consists of 3 connecting rooms. The satellite 3rd floor room Consists of two connecting rooms:

i. Pre-Sampling Preparation

ii. Viable Air Sampling

iii. Surface Sampling

iv. Non-Viable Particle Counting

v. Airflow and Pressure Differential Testing

vi. HEPA Filter Integrity Testing (Smoke Testing)

vii. Temperature and Humidity Monitoring

9. Reporting:

a. The contractor shall provide service reports on all services performed, including operational maintenance, adjustments made and annual service report.

b. Service reports shall include a summary of the services performed, deficiencies identified and recommendations if needed.

10. Compliance:

a. All work shall be completed in accordance with the following regulations OSHA, AIHA/ANSI and VA regulations. ANSI Z9.5-2022. ANSI/ASHRAE 110-2016. USP Chapter 797; CETA Certifications, CAG-002; CAG-003 and ISO 14644-1:2015.

NSF/ANSI 9-2024 Annex F. ISO 14644-1, VHA Directive 1108. 06, 7700,7700.1, 7707.

11. Inspection:

a. The COR will perform an inspection in the presence of the contractor and prior to the contractor leaving the facility. This inspection is to ensure that all work is complete per the terms of this Statement of Work.

b. The contractor shall remove all debris and material following completion of the work and the end of each workday. The contractor will coordinate with the COR before temporarily storing any materials or tools on site.

12. Contractor Qualifications and Requirements:

a. NSF International Biosafety Cabinet Field Certifier certification for each service technician that will be conducting the testing and certification of the Biosafety Cabinets is required.

b. Controlled Environment Testing Association’s National Board of Testing (“CNBT”) for Sterile Compounding Facilities accreditation for each service technician that will be performing services in clean rooms, operatories, processing areas and related healthcare environments id required.

c. Controlled Environment Testing Association (CETA) accreditation for each service technician that will be performing services in clean rooms, operatories, processing areas and related healthcare environments id required.

d. The contractor should provide supervision for employees and a single point of contact for all communications.

e. All materials, parts, and supplies provided by the contractor shall be of equal or greater quality than the items to be replaced. Replacement items shall be standard products from manufacturers regularly engaged in the production of such materials, parts, and supplies. Materials, parts, and supplies supplied by the contractor shall be approved by the VA COR.

f. Contractors shall certify that the products offered meet the performance specifications of the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM).

13. Other Related Services:

a. Any services not expressly stated in this statement of work are not authorized.

b. Any quote submitted for repairs must include the hourly rate as quoted during pre-award and itemize any parts and materials required to complete the repair. This quote shall be submitted to the CO to determine how best to procure the required repair. This paragraph does not guarantee that quotes for repairs not included in SOW will be accepted for modification/award. The government reserves the right to compete any repair requirement not included in this contract.

c. No other person, including the COR or any other VA personnel are authorized to request additional work be performed by the contractor. Any additional services performed that are not authorized by the contracting officer will be considered inclusive.

14. Security Requirements:

a. Upon entering JJP-VA buildings the contractor and/or contractor employees will be required to show proof of identity (must have a valid photo ID) as well as pass through a security screening. All Contractors and Contractor personnel shall be subject to the same Federal security and privacy laws, regulations, standards, and VA policies as VA personnel, including the Privacy Act, 5 U.S.C.

regarding information and information system security. Vendors should be always escorted in the VA office buildings. The contractor will be accompanied by designated government personnel and shall sign in upon arrival. Services will not require connection to the VA network.

15. Working Hours and Schedule:

a. All services will be performed during normal business hours unless proper alternate arrangements have been coordinated beforehand with the COR to minimize disruptions to the facility.

b. Working hours are Monday to Friday from 07:00 AM EST to 3:30 PM EST excluding Federal Holidays.

c. Federal Holidays which are observed by the federal government are annotated below.

i. New Year’s Day

ii. Martin Luther King’s Birthday

iii. President’s Day

iv. Memorial Day

v. Juneteenth

vi. Independence Day

vii. Labor Day

viii. Columbus Day

ix. Veterans Day

x. Thanksgiving Day

Christmas Day

d. And any other day specifically declared by the President of the United States to be a national holiday.

16. Equipment Specifications

Room Number Manufacturer/Model Number

Serial Number Equipment Type

1B-01 Baker 4515BH19888 BSC 1B-01 Baker 4515BH19887 LFU 1B-01 Baker 4515BH19886 LFU 1B-01 Air Hawk 658077NG FUME 2A-340 Built in unit N/A FUME

2B-15 BAKER 139522 BSC

2B-15 BAKER 134088 BSC

2B-15 BAKER 132804 BSC

2B-37 THERMO Sci P94344 FUME

2B-37 HAMILTON VAB2B3702 FUME

2B-37 HAMILTON VAB2B3703 FUME

2B-37 MOPEC MB600C18003 FUME

2B-39 BAKER 90677 BSC

2B-40 BAKER SL33931V BSC

2B-45 THERMO Sci 300227281 BSC

2B-47 BAKER 135687 BSC

2B-50 BAKER SP28449V BSC

2B-54 THERMO Sci 300056166 BSC 2B-54 THERMO Sci 300057829 BSC 2B-66 THERMO Sci 300227281 BSC 2C-162 Belair 90001 FUME 2C-57 Built in EE41210 FUME 2C-57 Kava 2C531 FUME 2C-57 Kava 2C532 FUME

3C-08 BAKER 92005 BSC

3E-17 Sentry Air 17284N FUME

8B-53 EMERSON 9219 ISO BOOTH

8B-53 PURAIR P5-36-XP71525

FUME

1F-06 302611101 21102873B BSC

1F-06 FH VAB1F06 FUME

1F-08 FH VAB1F08 FUME

1F-14 FH VAB1F11C FUME

1F-29 FH VAB1F29 FUME

1F-32 FH VAB1F32 FUME

2F-06 NU-543-400 191001032619 BSC

2F-09 FH VAB2F09 FUME

2F-13 FH VAB2F13 FUME

2F-15 30241100 240610139A BSC

2F-15 FH VAB2F15 FUME

2F-25 240 15571 BSC

2F-25 FH VAB2F25 FUME

2F-29 86600 SL32973V BSC

2F-29 FH VAB2F-29 FUME

2F-33 FH VAB2F-02C FUME

2F-35 SG-403A 82301 BSC

3F-03 FH VAB3F03 FUME

3F-07 FH VAB3F07 FUME

3F-10 1284 47476-1574 BSC

3F-10 1284 47476-1575 BSC

3F-10 NU-425-400 86-395-092603 BSC

3F-10 NU-425-400 86-382-092603 BSC

3F-11 FH VAB3F11 FUME

3F-13 FH VAB3F13 FUME

3F-19 FH VAB3F19 FUME

3F-23 FH VAB3F23 FUME

3F-27 FH VAB3F27 FUME

4F-05 FH 7021505 FUME

4F-11 36204 247229 BSC

4F-11 7221050 7021507 FUME

4F-21 BD-404XD 126640 BSC

4F-21 SG602 71302 BSC

4F-21 FH 702152 FUME

4F-22 346001 110744403C BSC

4F-22 7221050 7021503 FUME

4F-35 7221050 7021506 FUME

4F-39 NU-425-600 63688ATC BSC

4F-39 7221050 7021504 FUME

4F-51 7221050 7021591 FUME

5F-07 FH VAB5F07 FUME

5F-21 FH VAB5F21 FUME

5F-21A FH VAB5F21A FUME

5F-31 FH VAB5F31 FUME

5F-31 NU-543-400 207030071321 BSC

5F-31 NU-543-600 203778012621 BSC

5F-34C FH VAB5F34C FUME

5F-35 BP5045 126657 BSC

5F-35 FH VAB5F35A FUME

GF-21 AG4ATS 69433 BSC

GF-09 NU-602-400 61823- ACM BSC

GF-10 NU-602-400 61820- ACM BSC

GF-11 NU-602-400 72768- AES BSC

GF-12 NU-602-400 61822- ACM BSC

GF-13 NU-602-400 68496-ACS BSC

GF-16 NU-602-400 68497- AGU BSC

GF-18 NU-602-400 84009- AGU BSC

GF-19 AG4ATS 70842 BSC

GF-22 NU-602-400 180648061917 BSC

B.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

ITEM

NUMBER

DESCRIPTION OF

SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

2.00 YR __________________ __________________

Semi-annual preventive maintenance, certification, and certification tagging of 91 fume hoods, biological safety cabinets, laminar flow clean benches, and pharmacy clean rooms.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 03-01-2026 POP End: 02-28-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811310 - Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H166 - Quality Control - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

Semi-annual performance tests including inflow velocity profiling, face velocity tests, and compliance checks.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 03-01-2026 POP End: 02-28-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811310 - Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance tagging of 91 fume hoods, biological safety cabinets, laminar flow clean benches, and pharmacy clean rooms.

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 03-01-2027 POP End: 02-29-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811310 - Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance velocity tests, and compliance checks.

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 03-01-2027 POP End: 02-29-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811310 - Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance tagging of 91 fume hoods, biological safety cabinets, laminar flow clean benches, and pharmacy clean rooms.

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 03-01-2028 POP End: 02-28-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811310 - Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance velocity tests, and compliance checks.

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 03-01-2028 POP End: 02-28-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811310 - Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance tagging of 91 fume hoods, biological safety cabinets, laminar flow clean benches, and pharmacy clean rooms.

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 03-01-2029 POP End: 02-28-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811310 - Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance velocity tests, and compliance checks.

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 03-01-2029 POP End: 02-28-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811310 - Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance tagging of 91 fume hoods, biological safety cabinets, laminar flow clean benches, and pharmacy clean rooms.

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 03-01-2030 POP End: 02-28-2031 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811310 - Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance velocity tests, and compliance checks.

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 03-01-2030 POP End: 02-28-2031 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811310 - Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance

GRAND TOTAL __________________

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

C.1 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL

PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (OCT 2025)

(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; 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 60 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.

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

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

(End of Clause)

C.3 VAAR 852.219-75 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON

SUBCONTRACTING—CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICES AND

CONSTRUCTION (JAN 2023) (DEVIATION)

(a) Pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127(l)(2), the offeror certifies that—

(1) If awarded a contract (see FAR 2.101 definition), it will comply with the limitations on subcontracting requirement as provided in the solicitation and the resultant contract, as follows:

(i) [X] Services. In the case of a contract for services (except construction), the contractor will not pay more than 50% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not certified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database as set forth in 852.219–73 or certified VOSBs listed in the SBA certification database as set forth in 852.219–74. Any work that a similarly situated certified SDVOSB/VOSB subcontractor further subcontracts will count towards the 50% subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. Other direct costs may be excluded to the extent they are not the principal purpose of the acquisition and small business concerns do not provide the service as set forth in 13 CFR 125.6.

(ii) [] General construction. In the case of a contract for general construction, the contractor will not pay more than 85% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not certified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database as set forth in 852.219–73 or certified VOSBs listed in the SBA certification database as set forth in 852.219–74. Any work that a similarly situated certified SDVOSB/VOSB subcontractor further subcontracts will count towards the 85% subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. Cost of materials are excluded and not considered to be subcontracted.

(iii) [] Special trade construction contractors. In the case of a contract for special trade contractors, the contractor will not pay more than 75% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not certified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database as set forth in 852.219–73 or certified VOSBs listed in the SBA certification database as set forth in 852.219–

74. Any work that a similarly situated certified SDVOSB/VOSB subcontractor further subcontracts will count towards the 75% subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. Cost of materials are excluded and not considered to be subcontracted.

(2) The offeror acknowledges that this certification concerns a matter within the jurisdiction of an Agency of the United States. The offeror further acknowledges that this certification is subject to Title 18, United States Code, Section 1001, and, as such, a false, fictitious, or fraudulent certification may render the offeror subject to criminal, civil, or administrative penalties, including prosecution.

(3) If VA determines that an SDVOSB/ VOSB awarded a contract pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127 did not act in good faith, such SDVOSB/VOSB shall be subject to any or all of the following:

(i) Referral to the VA Suspension and Debarment Committee;

(ii) A fine under section 16(g)(1) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 645(g)(1)); and

(iii) Prosecution for violating 18 U.S.C. 1001.

(b) The offeror represents and understands that by submission of its offer and award of a contract it may be required to provide copies of documents or records to VA that VA may review to determine whether the offeror complied with the limitations on subcontracting requirement specified in the contract. Contracting officers may, at their discretion, require the contractor to demonstrate its compliance with the limitations on subcontracting at any time during performance and upon completion of a contract if the information regarding such compliance is not already available to the contracting officer. Evidence of compliance includes, but is not limited to, invoices, copies of subcontracts, or a list of the value of tasks performed.

(c) The offeror further agrees to cooperate fully and make available any documents or records as may be required to enable VA to determine compliance with the limitations on subcontracting requirement. The offeror understands that failure to provide documents as requested by VA may result in remedial action as the Government deems appropriate.

(d) Offeror completed certification/fill-in required. The formal certification must be completed, signed and returned with the offeror’s bid, quotation, or proposal. The Government will not consider offers for award from offerors that do not provide the certification, and all such responses will be deemed ineligible for evaluation and award.

Certification

I hereby certify that if awarded the contract, [insert name of offeror] will comply with the limitations on subcontracting specified in this clause and in the resultant contract. I further certify that I am authorized to execute this certification on behalf of [insert name of offeror].

Printed Name of Signee: ___________

Printed Title of Signee: _____________

Signature: ____________

Date: ______________

Company Name and Address: _______________

(End of Clause)

C.4 SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

In accordance with FAR 28.307-2 and FAR 52.228-5, the following minimum coverage shall apply to this contract:

(a) Workers' compensation and employers liability: Contractors are required to comply with applicable Federal and State workers' compensation and occupational disease statutes. If occupational diseases are not compensable under those statutes, they shall be covered under the employer's liability section of the insurance policy, except when contract operations are so commingled with a Contractor's commercial operations that it would not be practical to require this coverage. Employer's liability coverage of at least $100,000 is required, except in States with exclusive or monopolistic funds that do not permit workers' compensation to be written by private carriers.

(b) General Liability: $500,000.00 per occurrences.

(c) Automobile liability: $200,000.00 per person; $500,000.00 per occurrence and $20,000.00 property damage.

(d) The successful bidder must present to the Contracting Officer, prior to award, evidence of general liability insurance without any exclusionary clauses for asbestos that would void the general liability coverage.

(End of Clause)

C.5 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

52.203-19 PROHIBITION ON REQUIRING CERTAIN INTERNAL

CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS OR STATEMENTS

JAN 2017

52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE NOV 2025

52.209-6

52.209-10

PROTECTING THE GOVERNMENT'S INTEREST WHEN

SUBCONTRACTING WITH CONTRACTORS DEBARRED,

SUSPENDED, PROPOSED FOR DEBARMENT, OR

VOLUNTARILY EXCLUDED

PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH INVERTED

DOMESTIC CORPORATIONS

NOV 2025

NOV 2025

52.219-6 NOTICE OF TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE NOV 2025

52.219-8 UTILIZATION OF SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS NOV 2025

52.219-14 LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING NOV 2025

52.222-3 CONVICT LABOR NOV 2025

52.222-35 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR VETERANS JUN 2020

52.222-36 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR WORKERS WITH

DISABILITIES

NOV 2025

52.222-40 NOTIFICATION OF EMPLOYEE RIGHTS UNDER THE

NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS ACT

NOV 2025

52.222-41 SERVICE CONTRACT LABOR STANDARDS NOV 2025

52.222-42 STATEMENT OF EQUIVALENT RATES FOR FEDERAL

HIRES

MAY 2014

52.222-43 FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT AND SERVICE

CONTRACT LABOR STANDARDS—PRICE ADJUSTMENT

(MULTIPLE YEAR AND OPTION CONTRACTS)

NOV 2018

52.222-50 COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS OCT 2025

52.222-54 EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION JAN 2025

52.222-62 PAID SICK LEAVE UNDER EXECUTIVE ORDER 13706 NOV 2025

52.223-23 SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES NOV 2025

52.226-8 ENCOURAGING CONTRACTOR POLICIES TO BAN TEXT

MESSAGING WHILE DRIVING

MAY 2024

52.228-5 INSURANCE—WORK ON A GOVERNMENT

INSTALLATION

JAN 1997

52.232-33 PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER—

SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT

OCT 2018

52.232-40 PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL

BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS

MAR 2023

52.233-3 PROTEST AFTER AWARD NOV 2025

52.233-4 APPLICABLE LAW FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT CLAIM NOV 2025

52.237-2 PROTECTION OF GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS,

EQUIPMENT, AND VEGETATION

APR 1984

852.201-70 CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE DEC 2022

852.203-70 COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING MAY 2018

852.219-73 VA NOTICE OF TOTAL SET-ASIDE FOR CERTIFIED

SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL

BUSINESSES (DEVIATION)

JAN 2023

852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS NOV 2018

852.237-75 852.242-71

KEY PERSONNEL

ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER

OCT 2019

OCT 2020

(End of Addendum to 52.212-4)

SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR

ATTACHMENTS

D.1 SEE ATTACHED DOCUMENT: WAGE DETERMINATION - KINGS

COUNTY.

D.2 SEE ATTACHED DOCUMENT: PAST PERFORMANCE EVALUATION

QUESTIONNAIRE.

SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

E.1 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS

AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (MAR 2023)

(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 that submits an offer, other than on a construction or service acquisition, but proposes to furnish an end item that it did not itself manufacture, process, or produce is 500 employees, or 150 employees for information technology value-added resellers under NAICS code 541519, if the acquisition—

(1) Is set aside for small disadvantaged small businesses and has a value above the simplified acquisition threshold;

(2) Uses the HUBZone price evaluation preference regardless of dollar value, unless the offeror waives the price evaluation preference; or

(3) Is an 8(a), HUBZone, service-disabled veteran-owned, economically disadvantaged women-owned, or women-owned small business set-aside or sole-source award regardless of dollar value.

Questions: Questions shall be submitted to leia.labruna@va.gov in writing via email.

Oral questions will not be accepted. The cut-off date for receipt of questions is Thursday, January 15, 2026, at 12:00PM EST. All questions may not be answered, but those that are will be answered in an amendment to the solicitation.

(b) Submission of offers. Submit signed and dated quotes via email to leia.labruna@va.gov by the date and the exact time specified on Page 1. The email subject shall identify RFQ 36C24226Q0149. Quotes may be submitted on the SF 1449, letterhead stationery, or as otherwise specified in the solicitation. As a minimum, quotes must include:

(1) One signed copy of this SF 1449 with blocks 17 (pg.1), 30b (pg.1), 30C (pg.1), contract administration data (pg. 3), and acknowledgement of amendments sections (if applicable) (pg.4) completed.

(2) 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. Offerors shall submit a technical plan that addresses the following points that will be used in evaluating the Technical Factor.

(a) Provide a capability statement demonstrating technical capability to meet all the requirements of the Statement of Work (SOW). The offeror shall provide details of specific methods, techniques, and solutions for completing the mailto:leia.labruna@va.gov mailto:leia.labruna@va.gov requirement, including areas such as technical approach, technical expertise (including experience and qualifications), and overall benefit to the Government.

(b) Contractor shall provide documentation of personnel certified in:

- NSF International’s Accredited Certification Program for Biosafety Cabinet Field Certifiers

- Controlled Environment Testing Association’s National Board of Testing (“CNBT”) for Sterile Compounding Facilities accreditation

- Controlled Environment Testing Association (CETA) accreditation

(3) Complete Section B.3 Price Worksheet

(4) Terms of any express warranty;

(5) Price and any discount terms;

(6) "Remit to" address, if different than mailing address;

(7) A completed copy of the representations and certifications at FAR 52.212-3 (see FAR 52.212-3(b) for those representations and certifications that the offeror shall complete electronically);

(8) Acknowledgment of Solicitation Amendments;

(9) Past performance information, when included as an evaluation factor, to include recent and relevant contracts for the same or similar items and other references (including contract numbers, points of contact with telephone numbers and other relevant information). Absence of past performance data will be rated neither favorably nor unfavorably and given a Neutral rating. Contracts listed may include those entered with Government agencies or private sectors. For offerors with no relevant corporate past performance, the Government may consider information regarding the past performance of predecessor companies, key personnel with relevant past performance, or sub-offerors that will perform key aspects of the requirement. Past performance information for this solicitation includes:

i. Past Performance Questionnaire: The offeror shall seek at least three recent and relevant references from the last 3 years, preferably of federal agency contracts, including contract number, dates of performance, points of contact, email, and telephone numbers, whereby the offeror has provided the same or similar services of the magnitude described in this solicitation.