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36C24420Q0196

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SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

B.3 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

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 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000) ... 17

C.4 VAAR 852.215-71 EVALUATION FACTOR COMMITMENTS (OCT 2019)

C.5 VAAR 852.219-75 SUBCONTRACTING COMMITMENTS MONITORING AND

COMPLIANCE (JUL 2018)

C.6 VAAR 852.219-76 SUBCONTRACTING PLANS MONITORING AND

COMPLIANCE (JUL 2018)

C.7 VAAR 852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS (NOV

2018)

C.8 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT

STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2019)

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 52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS

AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (AUG 2019)

E.3 VAAR 852.215-70 SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED AND VETERAN-

OWNED SMALL BUSINESS EVALUATION FACTORS (OCT 2019)

E.4 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS—

COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2018)

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: TBD

b. GOVERNMENT: Contracting Officer 36C244 Renee L. Kale

Department of Veterans Affairs

Network Contracting Office 4

1010 Delafield Rd.

Pittsburgh PA 15215-1802

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

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

[] 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party

3. INVOICES: Invoices shall be submitted in arrears:

a. Quarterly []

b. Semi-Annually []

c. Other [X] Upon completion of work IAW Statement of Work

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.

Austin Payment Center

Department of Veterans Affairs

PO Box 149971

Austin TX 78714-9971

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

AMENDMENT NO DATE

B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

ITEM

NUMBE

R

DESCRIPTION OF

SUPPLIES/SERVIC

ES

QUANTIT

Y

UNI

T UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

1.00 JB ________________

Semi-Annual Generator Maintenance in accordance with the

SOW

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 01-15-2020 POP End: 01-14-2021

Load Bank Generator Testing in accordance with the SOW Contract Period: Base

Annual generator maintenance in accordance with the SOW Contract Period: Base

Semi-Annual Generator Maintenance in accordance with the

SOW

Contract Period: Option 1

POP Begin: 01-15-2021 POP End: 01-14-2022

Load Bank Generator Testing in accordance with the SOW Contract Period: Option 1

Annual generator maintenance in accordance with the SOW Contract Period: Option 1

Semi-Annual Generator Maintenance in accordance with the

SOW

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 01-15-2022 POP End: 01-14-2023

Load Bank Generator Testing in accordance with the SOW Contract Period: Option 2

Annual generator maintenance in accordance with the SOW Contract Period: Option 2

Semi-Annual Generator Maintenance in accordance with the

SOW

Contract Period: Option 3

POP Begin: 01-15-2023 POP End: 01-14-2024

Load Bank Generator Testing in accordance with the SOW Contract Period: Option 3

Annual generator maintenance in accordance with the SOW Contract Period: Option 3

Semi-Annual Generator Maintenance in accordance with the

SOW

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 01-15-2024 POP End: 01-14-2025

Load Bank Generator Testing in accordance with the SOW Contract Period: Option 4

Annual generator maintenance in accordance with the SOW Contract Period: Option 4

GRAND TOTAL ________________

1. Title of Project: Generator Load Bank Testing and Semi-Annual Maintenance

Statement of Work Generator Load Bank Testing and Preventative Maintenance

Wilmington VA Medical Center

2. Service to perform annual and semi-annual maintenance and inspection and provide emergency service for the emergency generators located at:

VAMC Wilmington, DE

1601 Kirkwood Hwy

Wilmington, DE 19805

Contracting Officer Representative (COR): Vance Sample

3. Period of Performance:

Contract period will be established as date of award through one year with the option for four (4) one (1) year renewable options.

Inspections are to be conducted as follows:

Semi-Annual—March of each calendar year

Load Banking—May of each calendar year

Annual—September of each calendar year

4. Scope of Work:

The work described shall be performed by trained, qualified technicians in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations. Contractor will check in with the COR each day before starting work to obtain a visitor badge and authorization to perform service that day. The Contractor must wear a visitor badge while on station and return that badge when work is concluded each day.

a. ANNUAL INSPECTION:

i. FUEL SYSTEM:

1. General inspection of all components per OEM Manual.

2. Change fuel filter, (filter to be furnished by contractor).

3. Change air filter (filter to be furnished by contractor).

4. Analyze diesel fuel for condition. (Contractor to recommend fuel replacement if required).

5. Check entire unit for leaks.

6. Adjust valves and injectors as necessary.

ii. LUBRICATING SYSTEM:

1. Change oil and by-pass filter (oil to be furnished by contractor).

Oil must meet unit manufacturer’s recommendation. The COR will verify the oil to be used and ensure compliance in accordance with the OEM requirements.

2. Change oil filter, (Filter to be furnished by the contractor).

3. Check entire unit for oil leaks. If any leaks are present they must be annotated in the inspection report with the proper recommended action.

4. Clean crankcase breather.

5. Lubricate all parts as required by manufacturer’s service manual.

6. Check oil pressure for proper pressure.

iii. COOLING SYSTEM:

1. Change antifreeze solution (antifreeze to be furnished by contractor). Antifreeze to be changed yearly.

2. Cooling system will be protected to –20 degrees Fahrenheit.

3. Clean exterior of all radiators.

4. Check all engine water pumps.

5. Examine all ductwork for looseness.

6. Check condition of all hoses and connections. Replace as needed (to be furnished by contractor).

7. Inspect, Adjust and replace belts if necessary (Belts to be furnished by contractor).

8. Inspect block heater for proper operation.

iv. SERVICE BATTERIES:

1. Clean and check electrical connections.

2. Make specific gravity test on lead acid batteries.

3. Add distilled water to maintain proper electrolyte level. Distilled water must be provided by the contractor.

4. Check charging rate.

5. Battery trickle charging circuit operating properly.

v. EXHAUST SYSTEM:

1. Check condition of muffler; exhaust lines, supports and connections.

2. Check for repair, as needed all exhaust leaks.

3. Check and exhaust manifold and turbo-charge cap screws.

4. Check exhaust for evidence of wet stacking.

vi. GENERATORS:

1. Clean generator windings.

2. Check generator bearings.

3. Inspect generator heater for proper operation.

4. Check for unusual noise or vibration during operation

5. Vacuum inside the transfer switched and generators control panels.

6. Check appearance of slip rings, if necessary.

7. Blow out with clean dry compressed air.

vii. SYSTEMS CONTROLS:

1. Re-evaluate the setting of the voltage sensing and time delay relays.

2. Check out and record the time intervals of the various increments of the automatic start-up and shutdown sequences.

viii. ENGINE SAFETY CONTROLS:

1. Check operation of all engine operating alarms and safety shutdown devices (generator will not be under load during this check).

2. Run generator under load, to check instruments including voltage, frequency, amperage, and make the necessary adjustments.

3. Check automatic transfer switch for proper operation, check operation, check contacts, trickle charge, voltage at contactor, phase protection relays and start relays.

4. Tune engine as required by manufacturer’s service manual.

ix. GOVERNOR:

1. Check all linkage and ball joints.

2. Check oil level, if applicable.

3. Observe for oil leakage. If any leaks are present they must be annotated in the inspection report with the proper recommended action.

b. LOAD BANK TESTING:

i. Perform annual load bank testing of the generators. Each load bank shall include running the generator at 25% of nameplate rating for 30 minutes, followed by 50% of nameplate rating for 30 minutes, followed by 75% of nameplate rating for 60 minutes, followed by 30% of nameplate rating for 150 minutes, for a total of 4.5 continuous hours. Contractor will record tests results on inspection report and comment on any abnormalities found. Contactor will provide Load Bank Test equipment and cables and lugs to complete the require Load Bank Testing. They will connect and disconnect all equipment from the Generator and put the Generator back in Auto.

ii. Tests to be performed 1 year +/- 30 days from the test completion the previous year.

iii. Testing shall not be performed on State of Delaware declared ozone action days that would violate the VA’s air permit. Contractor to schedule accordingly.

c. SEMI-ANNUALLY:

i. ENGINE LUBRICATING SYSTEM:

1. Change oil, filter, and by-pass filter (if sufficient hours have accumulated.). Oil and filter to be furnished by contractor.

2. Clean crankcase breather.

ii. FUEL SYSTEM:

1. General inspection of all components.

iii. GOVERNOR:

1. Check all linkages and ball joints.

2. Clean hydraulic oil.

3. Observe for oil leakage.

iv. COOLING SYSTEM:

1. General inspection of all components.

2. Clean exterior of all radiators.

3. Check condition of all hoses and connections, replace as needed.

4. Inspect, adjust and replace belts if necessary. Replacement belts must be provided by the contractor.

v. GENERATOR:

1. Blow out with clean dry compressed air.

vi. SERVICE BATTERIES:

1. Clean and check electrical connections.

2. Make specific gravity test on lead acid batteries.

3. Add distilled water to maintain proper electrolyte level.

4. Check charging rate.

5. Battery trickle charging circuit operating properly. Test for proper operation and comment on inspection report. Recommend corrective action if found incorrect.

vii. GENERATOR OPERATION:

1. Observe proper starting and operation of generator manually. ( load not to be transferred)

d. REPORTS

i. Provide immediate notification in the event of any type of failure to the

COR.

ii. Provide a verbal report at the end of every work day to the COR summarize work that took place, recommendations, and future plans.

iii. Submit complete written inspection reports to the COR within 7 days of work being completed. Please note that the inspection report is an industry standard designated around the OEM Maintenance Manual for the specific make and model requirement. The contractor will make recommendations on the inspection report.

e. EMERGENCY SERVICES

i. Contractor shall provide trained and qualified generator repair technicians on site within 4 hours of any emergency service call.

ii. An emergency service situation is one in which a generator has a significant loss in functionality and requires an Interim Life Safety Measure (ILSM) to be instituted until repairs are made.

iii. Emergency service calls will be addressed with a purchase order separate from this contract.

5. LISTS OF UNITS:

a. Gen Set # 1 (Building 18): Kohler model 600reozv 208/120V, 600kW-S/N

SGM3222B7

b. Gen Set #2 (Building 7): Caterpillar model Cat32 480/277V, 1000Kw-S/N:

G5C00516

c. Gen Set #3 (Building 19): Cummins model DFGB 480/277V, 600Kw-S/N:

1950585659*. Note, this unit is scheduled for replacement in 2020. Pricing adjustments for services not required will be completed towards the end of the service term.

d. Gen Set #4 (Building 17): Kohler model 200reozjf 208/120V, 200Kw-S/N:

3062133

e. Gen Set #5 (Building 15): Kohler model 300reozj 208/120v, 300/375KW -S/N:

SGM32LD27

f. Fire Pump (Building 1, room 145) JU4HUFH8 Model

6. TRAVEL:

a. The cost of travel and/or travel time to and from the job site will be at the contractor’s expense, no cost to the Government.

7. WORKMANSHIP:

a. All work will be performed by trained, qualified technicians in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations.

8. SERVICE TICKETS:

a. All service tickets will show the Make, Model, Serial, and PM numbers of the equipment being serviced. Service tickets are to be signed by the technician and presented to the COR on a daily basis.

9. WORK TIME:

a. Except for emergency service, work will be done during normal business hours (8:00 am through 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday), excluding Federal Holidays.

The contractor’s representative shall report to the COR prior to commencing work and at the completion of each workday. Emergency response time is to be within 24 hours after the initial call is placed by the COR. Work is not considered to commence until the Contractor reports to the COR onsite. Contractor is expected to provide tools and diagnostic equipment relevant and necessary to complete repairs at no additional cost.

b. *Federal Holidays include: New Year’s Day, Birthday of Martin Luther King, Washington’s Birthday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.

10. PAYMENTS:

a. Payment will be made quarterly in arrears after receipt of properly prepared invoices, provided that the following has been met:

i. In order to properly administer this contract, it is mandatory that all technicians report to COR, with the work/repair ticket after the work has been completed. This procedure is necessary to verify that internal accountability is maintained for all repairs. Failure to follow this procedure may jeopardize the payment of maintenance work and the contractor’s technician who ignores this procedure so at his/her own risk.

ii. Work isn’t considered complete until written reports have been received documenting work conducted.

11. PERIOD OF SERVICE:

a. The term of this contract is for the period of: January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2020, with up to four option years if a determination by the Government is made.

Options are exercised at the sole discretion of the Government.

12. QUALIFICATION OF OFFERORS

a. Contractor shall be regularly and continuously engaged in the business of servicing emergency diesel generators for at least 5 years.

b. Contractor shall possess all permits, licenses, and professional credentials necessary to perform services as specified in this contract.

13. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:

a. In the performance of this contract, the contractor shall take such safety precautions as the Contracting Officer or his designee may determine to be reasonably necessary to protect the lives and health of the occupant of any building. The Contracting Officer or his designee will notify the contractor of any noncompliance with the foregoing provisions and action to be taken. After receipt of such notice, the contractor shall immediately correct the conditions to which attention has been directed. Such notice, when served on the contractor, his representative at the site of the work, shall be deemed sufficient for the purpose aforesaid. If the contractor fails or refuses to comply promptly, the Contracting Officer may issue an order stopping all or any apart of the work and hold the contractor in default as provided for elsewhere in this contract.

B.3 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

ITEM NUMBER QUANTITY

DELIVERY

DATE

0001 SHIP TO: Department of Veterans Affairs Wilmington VA Medical Center 1601 Kirkwood Hwy Wilmington, DE 19805 4917

USA

1.00

MARK

FOR:

Vance Sample

0002 SHIP TO: Department of Veterans Affairs Wilmington VA Medical Center 1601 Kirkwood Hwy Wilmington, DE 19805 4917

Vance Sample

0003 SHIP TO: Department of Veterans Affairs Wilmington VA Medical Center 1601 Kirkwood Hwy

Vance Sample

1001 SHIP TO: Department of Veterans Affairs Wilmington VA Medical Center 1601 Kirkwood Hwy

Vance Sample

1002 SHIP TO: Department of Veterans Affairs Wilmington VA Medical Center 1601 Kirkwood Hwy

Vance Sample

1003 SHIP TO: Department of Veterans Affairs Wilmington VA Medical Center 1601 Kirkwood Hwy

MARK Vance Sample

2001 SHIP TO: Department of Veterans Affairs Wilmington VA Medical Center 1601 Kirkwood Hwy

Vance Sample

2002 SHIP TO: Department of Veterans Affairs Wilmington VA Medical Center 1601 Kirkwood Hwy

Vance Sample

2003 SHIP TO: Department of Veterans Affairs Wilmington VA Medical Center 1601 Kirkwood Hwy

Vance Sample

3001 SHIP TO: Department of Veterans Affairs Wilmington VA Medical Center 1601 Kirkwood Hwy

Vance Sample

3002 SHIP TO: Department of Veterans Affairs Wilmington VA Medical Center 1601 Kirkwood Hwy

Vance Sample

3003 SHIP TO: Department of Veterans Affairs

1601 Kirkwood Hwy

Vance Sample

4001 SHIP TO: Department of Veterans Affairs Wilmington VA Medical Center 1601 Kirkwood Hwy

Vance Sample

4002 SHIP TO: Department of Veterans Affairs Wilmington VA Medical Center 1601 Kirkwood Hwy

Vance Sample

4003 SHIP TO: Department of Veterans Affairs Wilmington VA Medical Center 1601 Kirkwood Hwy

Vance Sample

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

FAR

Number

Title Date

52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL

ITEMS

OCT 2018

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

ITEMS

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

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

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

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/

(End of Clause)

FAR

Number

Title Date

52.204-18 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE

MAINTENANCE

JUL 2016

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 52.217-9 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 45 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.

52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE OCT 2018

(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)

FAR

Number

Title Date

52.232-40 PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL

BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS

DEC 2013

852.203-70 COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING MAY 2018

C.4 VAAR 852.215-71 EVALUATION FACTOR COMMITMENTS (OCT 2019)

(a) The offeror agrees, if awarded a contract, to use the service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSBs) or veteran-owned small businesses (VOSBs) proposed as subcontractors in accordance with 852.215–70, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and Veteran- Owned Small Business Evaluation Factors, or to substitute one or more SDVOSBs or VOSBs for subcontract work of the same or similar value.

(b) Pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127(g), any business concern that is determined by VA to have willfully and intentionally misrepresented a company’s SDVOSB/VOSB status is subject to debarment for a period of not less than five years. This includes the debarment of all principals in the business.

(End of Clause)

C.5 VAAR 852.219-75 SUBCONTRACTING COMMITMENTS MONITORING

AND COMPLIANCE (JUL 2018)

(a) This solicitation includes the clause: 852.215-70 Service-disabled veteran-owned and veteran-owned small business evaluation factors. Accordingly, any contract resulting from this solicitation will include the clause 852.215-71 Evaluation factor commitments.

(b) The Contractor is advised that in performing contract administration functions, the Contracting Officer may use the services of a support contractor(s) to assist in assessing Contractor compliance with the subcontracting commitments incorporated into the contract. To that end, the support contractor(s) may require access to the Contractor's business records or other proprietary data to review such business records regarding contract compliance with this requirement.

(c) All support contractors conducting this review on behalf of VA will be required to sign an “Information Protection and Non-Disclosure and Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest Agreement” to ensure the Contractor's business records or other proprietary data reviewed or obtained in the course of assisting the Contracting Officer in assessing the Contractor for compliance are protected to ensure information or data is not improperly disclosed or other impropriety occurs.

(d) Furthermore, if VA determines any services the support contractor(s) will perform in assessing compliance are advisory and assistance services as defined in FAR 2.101, Definitions, the support contractor(s) must also enter into an agreement with the Contractor to protect proprietary information as required by FAR 9.505-4, Obtaining access to proprietary information, paragraph (b). The Contractor is required to cooperate fully and make available any records as may be required to enable the Contracting Officer to assess the Contractor compliance with the subcontracting commitments.

(End of Clause)

C.6 VAAR 852.219-76 SUBCONTRACTING PLANS MONITORING AND

COMPLIANCE (JUL 2018)

(a) This solicitation includes FAR 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan, and VAAR 852.219-9, VA Small Business Subcontracting Plan Minimum Requirement.

(b) Accordingly, any contract resulting from this solicitation will include these clauses, unless the contract is awarded to a small business concern. The Contractor is advised in performing contract administration functions, the Contracting Officer may use the services of a support contractor(s) to assist in assessing the Contractor's compliance with the plan, including reviewing the Contractor's accomplishments in achieving the subcontracting goals in the plan.

To that end, the support contractor(s) may require access to the Contractor's business records or other proprietary data to review such business records regarding the Contractor's compliance with this requirement.

(c) All support contractors conducting this review on behalf of VA will be required to sign an “Information Protection and Non-Disclosure and Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest Agreement” to ensure the Contractor's business records or other proprietary data reviewed or obtained in the course of assisting the Contracting Officer in assessing the Contractor for compliance are protected to ensure information or data is not improperly disclosed or other impropriety occurs.

(d) Furthermore, if VA determines any services the support contractor(s) will perform in assessing compliance are advisory and assistance services as defined in FAR 2.101, Definitions, the support contractor(s) must also enter into an agreement with the Contractor to protect proprietary information as required by FAR 9.505-4, Obtaining access to proprietary information, paragraph (b). The Contractor is required to cooperate fully and make available any records as may be required to enable the Contracting Officer to assess the Contractor compliance with the subcontracting plan.

(End of Clause)

C.7 VAAR 852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT

REQUESTS (NOV 2018)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

(1) Contract financing payment has the meaning given in FAR 32.001;

(2) Designated agency office means the office designated by the purchase order, agreement, or contract to first receive and review invoices. This office can be contractually designated as the receiving entity. This office may be different from the office issuing the payment;

(3) Electronic form means an automated system transmitting information electronically according to the accepted electronic data transmission methods and formats identified in paragraph (c) of this clause. Facsimile, email, and scanned documents are not acceptable electronic forms for submission of payment requests;

(4) Invoice payment has the meaning given in FAR 32.001; and

(5) Payment request means any request for contract financing payment or invoice payment submitted by the contractor under this contract.

(b) Electronic payment requests. Except as provided in paragraph (e) of this clause, the contractor shall submit payment requests in electronic form. Purchases paid with a Government-wide commercial purchase card are considered to be an electronic transaction for purposes of this rule, and therefore no additional electronic invoice submission is required.

(c) Data transmission. A contractor must ensure that the data transmission method and format are through one of the following:

(1) VA’s Electronic Invoice Presentment and Payment System at the current website address provided in the contract.

(2) Any system that conforms to the X12 electronic data interchange (EDI) formats established by the Accredited Standards Center (ASC) and chartered by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

(d) Invoice requirements. Invoices shall comply with FAR 32.905.

(e) Exceptions. If, based on one of the circumstances in this paragraph (e), the Contracting Officer directs that payment requests be made by mail, the Contractor shall submit payment requests by mail through the United States Postal Service to the designated agency office.

Submission of payment requests by mail may be required for—

(1) Awards made to foreign vendors for work performed outside the United States;

(2) Classified contracts or purchases when electronic submission and processing of payment requests could compromise the safeguarding of classified or privacy information;

(3) Contracts awarded by contracting officers in the conduct of emergency operations, such as responses to national emergencies;

(4) Solicitations or contracts in which the designated agency office is a VA entity other than the VA Financial Services Center in Austin, Texas; or

(5) Solicitations or contracts in which the VA designated agency office does not have electronic invoicing capability as described above.

(End of Clause)

(End of Addendum to 52.212-4)

C.8 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO

IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS

(OCT 2019)

(a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

(1) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (JAN 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(2) 52.204–23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (Jul 2018) (Section 1634 of Pub. L.

115–91).

(3) 52.204–25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (AUG 2019) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115–232).

(4) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (NOV 2015).

(5) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (Aug 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).

(6) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) (Public Laws 108-77 and 108-78 (19 U.S.C. 3805 note)).

(b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

[] (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Sept 2006), with Alternate I (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 2402).

[] (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (OCT 2015) (41 U.S.C.

3509).

[] (3) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (JUN 2010) (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5). (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.)

[X] (4) 52.204–10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Oct 2018) (Pub. L. 109–282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

[] (5) [Reserved]

[] (6) 52.204–14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (OCT 2016) (Pub. L. 111–117, section 743 of Div. C).

[] (7) 52.204–15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (OCT 2016) (Pub. L. 111–117, section 743 of Div. C).

[X] (8) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (OCT 2015) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

[] (9) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Oct 2018) (41 U.S.C. 2313).

[] (10) [Reserved]

[] (11)(i) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (NOV 2011) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

[] (ii) Alternate I (NOV 2011) of 52.219-3.

[] (12)(i) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (OCT 2014) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

[] (ii) Alternate I (JAN 2011) of 52.219-4.

[] (13) [Reserved]

[] (14)(i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2011) (15 U.S.C. 644).

[] (ii) Alternate I (NOV 2011).

[] (iii) Alternate II (NOV 2011).

[] (15)(i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (June 2003) (15 U.S.C. 644).

[] (ii) Alternate I (Oct 1995) of 52.219-7.

[] (iii) Alternate II (Mar 2004) of 52.219-7.

[] (16) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2018) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

[] (17)(i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (AUG 2018) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)).

[] (ii) Alternate I (NOV 2016) of 52.219-9.

[] (iii) Alternate II (NOV 2016) of 52.219-9.

[] (iv) Alternate III (JAN 2017) of 52.219-9.

[] (v) Alternate IV (AUG 2018) of 52.219-9.

[] (18) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (NOV 2011) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

[] (19) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (JAN 2017) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(14)).

[] (20) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages—Subcontracting Plan (Jan 1999) (15 U.S.C.

637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

[] (21) 52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (OCT 2019) (15 U.S.C. 657f).

[X] (22) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Jul 2013) (15 U.S.C 632(a)(2)).

[] (23) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business Concerns (DEC 2015) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

[] (24) 52.219-30, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Women-Owned Small Business Concerns Eligible Under the Women-Owned Small Business Program (DEC 2015) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

[X] (25) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755).

[] (26) 52.222–19, Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (OCT 2019) (E.O. 13126).

[X] (27) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015).

[X] (28)(i) 52.222–26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016) (E.O. 11246).

[] (ii) Alternate I (FEB 1999) of 52.222-26.

[] (29)(i) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (OCT 2015) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

[] (ii) Alternate I (JULY 2014) of 52.222-35.

[X] (30)(i) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUL 2014) (29 U.S.C.

793).

[] (ii) Alternate I (JULY 2014) of 52.222-36.

[] (31) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (FEB 2016) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

[] (32) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act

(DEC 2010) (E.O. 13496).

[X] (33)(i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (JAN 2019) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

[] (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

[] (34) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (OCT 2015). (E. O. 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial items as prescribed in 22.1803.)

[] (35)(i) 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA- Designated Items (May 2008) (42 U.S.C.6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

[] (ii) Alternate I (MAY 2008) of 52.223-9 (42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(C)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

[] (36) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

[] (37) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

[] (38)(i) 52.223-13, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Imaging Equipment (JUN 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

[] (ii) Alternate I (OCT 2015) of 52.223-13.

[] (39)(i) 52.223-14, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Televisions (JUN 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

[] (ii) Alternate I (JUN 2014) of 52.223-14.

[] (40) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (DEC 2007)(42 U.S.C.

8259b).

[] (41)(i) 52.223-16, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Personal Computer Products (OCT 2015) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

[] (ii) Alternate I (JUN 2014) of 52.223-16.

[X] (42) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving

(AUG 2011)

[] (43) 52.223-20, Aerosols (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

[] (44) 52.223-21, Foams (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

[] (45) (i) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (JAN 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

[] (ii) Alternate I (JAN 2017) of 52.224-3.

[] (46) 52.225-1, Buy American—Supplies (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).

[] (47)(i) 52.225-3, Buy American—Free Trade Agreements—Israeli Trade Act (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, Pub. L. 103-182, 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53, 109-169, 109- 283, 110-138, 112-41, 112-42, and 112-43.

[] (ii) Alternate I (MAY 2014) of 52.225-3.

[] (iii) Alternate II (MAY 2014) of 52.225-3.

[] (iv) Alternate III (MAY 2014) of 52.225-3.

[] (48) 52.225–5, Trade Agreements (OCT 2019) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).

[X] (49) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (JUN 2008) (E.O.'s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

[] (50) 52.225–26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (OCT 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note).

[] (51) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C.

5150).

[] (52) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

[] (53) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items (Feb 2002) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

[] (54) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Items (JAN 2017) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

[X] (55) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management (Oct 2018) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

[] (56) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Other than System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

[] (57) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (MAY 2014) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

[] (58) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (AUG 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

[] (59) 52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (JAN 2017)(15 U.S.C.

637(d)(13)).

[] (60)(i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx. 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631).

[] (ii) Alternate I (Apr 2003) of 52.247-64.

[] (iii) Alternate II (FEB 2006) of 52.247-64.

(c) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

[] (1) 52.222-17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (MAY 2014) (E.O. 13495).

[X] (2) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (AUG 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

[X] (3) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (MAY 2014) (29 U.S.C.

206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

Employee Class Monetary Wage-Fringe Benefits

WG-5438-10 $27.28

[] (4) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards—Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (AUG 2018) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C.

chapter 67).

[] (5) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards—Price Adjustment (MAY 2014) (29 U.S.C 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

[] (6) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment—Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

[] (7) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services—Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

[X] (8) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (DEC 2015).

[X] (9) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2017) (E.O. 13706).

[] (10) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (MAY 2014) (42 U.S.C. 1792).

(d) Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph (d) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records—Negotiation.

(1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor's directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract.

(2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all reasonable times the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR Subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved.

(3) As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and regardless of form. This does not require the Contractor to create or maintain any record that the Contractor does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law.

(e)(1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), and (d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in this paragraph (e)(1) in a subcontract for commercial items. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause—

(i) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (OCT 2015) (41 U.S.C.

3509).

(ii) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (JAN 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(iii) 52.204–23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (Jul 2018) (Section 1634 of Pub. L.

115–91).

(iv) 52.204–25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (AUG 2019) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115–232).

(v) 52.219–8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2018) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds $700,000 ($1.5 million for construction of any public facility), the subcontractor must include 52.219–8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.

(vi) 52.222-17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (MAY 2014) (E.O. 13495). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (l) of FAR clause 52.222-17.

(vii) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015).

(viii) 52.222–26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016) (E.O. 11246).

(ix) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (OCT 2015) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(x) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUL 2014) (29 U.S.C. 793).

(xi) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (FEB 2016) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(xii) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (DEC 2010) (E.O. 13496). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (f) of FAR clause 52.222-40.

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

(xiv)(A) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (JAN 2019) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

(B) Alternate I (MAR 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

(xv) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment—Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xvi) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services—Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xvii) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (OCT 2015) (E. O. 12989).

(xviii) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (DEC 2015).

(xix) 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2017) (E.O. 13706).

(xx)(A) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (JAN 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

(B) Alternate I (JAN 2017) of 52.224-3.

(xxi) 52.225–26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (OCT 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note).

(xxii) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (MAY 2014) (42 U.S.C. 1792). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226- 6.

(xxiii) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx. 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64.

(2) While not required, the Contractor may include in its subcontracts for commercial items a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations.

SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR

ATTACHMENTS

See attached document: WD Wilmington DE New Castle County WD 2015-4215 REV 9

DATED 7.16.19.

SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

FAR

Number

Title Date

52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS OCT 2018

ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS

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:

The following FAR and Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) apply to this acquisition:

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items (OCT 2018) applies to this acquisition.

Addenda to 52.212-1:

Reference word “offer”: delete “offer” and insert “quote” in its place.

Reference word “offeror”: delete “offeror” and insert “vendor” in its place.

Reference paragraph (c) period for acceptance of quotes: delete “30 calendar days” and insert “60 calendar days” in its place.

The following paragraphs are hereby deleted from this provision: (d) product samples, (e) multiple offers, and (h) multiple awards.

I. Quote Submission Instructions:

A. Failure to follow the instructions below may result in elimination from award consideration or a non-responsive determination.

1) Quotes shall be sent electronically via e-mail.

2) All quotes shall include one (1) separate electronic copy of each of the Section listed below. The Sections must be clearly identified as described below (either as the title of the document or on the actual document).

3) No price information shall be included in the technical section. If pricing information is found in the technical section, the quote will automatically be considered non-responsive and not evaluated.

4) The font of text shall be no larger than 12 pt and no smaller than 10 pt.

5) All page number requirements will be strictly followed. Any extra pages will be extracted from the document starting at the last page and working backwards until the page limit is achieved.

B. Section I Administrative/Regulatory. Page limit: None. Please be advised that this Section is not sent for technical evaluation.

1. Completed certifications and representations located at FAR 52.212-3, or an indication that said certifications and representations are current and located in the SAM database.

C. Section II Technical Page limit: 10 pages including any coversheets and table of contents. Brochures are not included in the page limit.

Vendors shall provide a narrative (including any descriptive literature and/or certifications) which demonstrates the offeror’s ability to meet the technical credentials, capability, and specifications as stated in the Statement of Work (SOW). The narrative shall not exceed ten (10) pages and address the following requirements:

1) Provide detailed narrative which fully describes the process the vendor proposes to use to perform the services as described in the SOW. This narrative shall include information regarding subcontractors proposed and subcontractor’s DUNS and SBA size information must be included.

A copy and paste of the SOW into the technical portion of the quote is not an acceptable response to the Government’s request and may result in an “Non-Responsive” determination.

2) Provide a copy or description of all certifications/experience required to perform the services in accordance with the SOW. The certifications/experience should distinguish if the information provided is for the prime or the subcontractor. Failure to provide this information or clearly identify what information is for the prime/subcontractor may result in a “Non-Responsive” determination.

D. Section III Redacted Technical. Redacted copy of Section II. Page limit: 10 pages including any coversheets or table of contents.

The redacted copy is the document that will be sent to the technical evaluators. The redaction should eliminate the vendor’s name, any names of individuals working for the company, email addresses or any other identifying data. The purpose of the redaction is an attempt to hold an unbiased evaluation. The vendor is responsible for redaction of this section and the Government will not apply further redactions to this section. This section will be reviewed prior to submission to the technical evaluators and, if it is determined that it contains vendor information (DUNS, CAGE, Phone Numbers, Names, etc) the vendor may be considered non-responsive and no longer considered for award.

E. Section IV Price. No page limit

II. Evaluation of Quotations of Offers IAW FAR 13.106-2(b)(3)

The Government intends to issue a single purchase order in response to this solicitation.

A Comparative Evaluation of quotes will be performed in accordance with FAR 13.106-2(b)(3).

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):

http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/

(End of Provision)

FAR Title Date

Number

52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT OCT 2018

52.204-16 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE

REPORTING

JUL 2016

E.2 52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN

TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR

EQUIPMENT (AUG 2019)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision—

Covered…