36C24421Q1080 Combined Synopsis SPS Water Quality Remediation.pdf

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice

*= Required Field Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice

SUBJECT* SPS Water Quality Remediation Erie VA Medical Center

GENERAL INFORMATION

CONTRACTING OFFICE’S ZIP CODE* 18711

SOLICITATION NUMBER* 36C24421Q1080

RESPONSE DATE/TIME/ZONE 09-07-2021 3pm EASTERN TIME, NEW YORK, USA

ARCHIVE 60 DAYS AFTER THE RESPONSE DATE

RECOVERY ACT FUNDS N

SET-ASIDE

PRODUCT SERVICE CODE* H146

NAICS CODE* 221310

CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS Department of Veterans Affairs

Network Contracting Office 4

Services 1

1111 East End Boulevard

Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0030

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contract Specialist

Maricela Everitt

Maricela.Everitt@va.gov

570-239-1393

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

ADDRESS Department of Veterans Affairs

Erie VAMC

135 East 38th Street Boulevard

Erie PA

POSTAL CODE 16504-1559

COUNTRY USA

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

AGENCY’S URL

URL DESCRIPTION

AGENCY CONTACT’S EMAIL ADDRESS

EMAIL DESCRIPTION

DESCRIPTION

General Information

Document Type Combined Solicitation/Synopsis Solicitation Number 36C24421Q1080 Posted Date 8/24/2021 Original Response Date 9/7/2021 at 3:00 PM EST Product or Service Code H146 Set Aside Unrestricted NAICS Code 221310

Contracting Office Address 1111 East End Boulevard, Wilkes-Barre PA, 18711

Description This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 in conjunction with Part 13 of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This Solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ), and the solicitation number is 36C24421Q1080.

This notice incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2021-06 effective July 12, 2021 and the Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulations (VAAR).

The complete text of any of the clauses and provisions may be accessed in full text at http://farsite.hill.af.mil.

This Solicitation Unrestricted. The NAICS Code is 221310 – Water Supply and Irrigation Systems and the business size standard is $ 30 million.

The Wilkes-Barre, PA Contracting Office is seeking to purchase services SPS Water Quality Remediation for the Veterans Affairs Medical Center located in Erie, PA.

Service Contract Act Wage Determination apply to this acquisition and will be incorporated into the resulting contract. A copy of the Wage Determination is included in the solicitation as follows: WD 2015-4224 Erie County Erie PA REV 15 dated 5/1/2020.

Complete instructions for submitting a response to this solicitation and applicable provisions and clauses are enclosed. All offerors are advised to pay careful attention to the quote submission instructions as there are very specific instructions as what is required to be provided.

The applicable line items/CLINs are enclosed.

The estimated purchase order period of performance (POP) is: 9/13/2021 – 9/12/2026.

Any award resulting from this solicitation will be issued on a Standard Form 1449.

In accordance with FAR 4.1102 and FAR 52.204-7 (b)(1) offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database at time of quote submission and at time of award. Registration may be done online at: www.acquisition.gov or www.sam.gov.

Contractors are advised that any and all questions concerning this solicitation must be sent in writing to the Contracting Office at NCO 4, Wilkes-Barre, PA. Questions may be sent via email to Ms. Maricela Everitt at Maricela.everitt@va.gov. No questions will be answered after 30 August 2021 at 12:00 PM EST.

Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail to the Contract Specialist, Ms. Maricela Everitt at Maricela.Everitt@va.gov.

Point of Contact Maricela Everitt Contract Specialist Service 1 (Physical Plant Support Service) Department of Veterans Affairs/Service Area Office East/Network Contracting Office 4 Phone (570) 239-1393 1111 East End Boulevard, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711

End of Document

PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

ITEM

NUMBER

DESCRIPTION OF

SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

12.00 MO __________________ __________________

Preventive Maintenance Services IAW SOW.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 09-13-2021 POP End: 09-12-2022

0.00

Emergency Parts/Services above $ 500.00 and up to $ 25,000.00

IAW the SOW.

Contract Period: Base

1.00 JB __________________ __________________

Engineering, Installation Service and DI Loop Replacement IAW

SOW.

Contract Period: Base

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 09-13-2022 POP End: 09-12-2023

IAW the SOW.

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 09-13-2022 POP End: 09-12-2023

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 09-13-2023 POP End: 09-12-2024

IAW the SOW.

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 09-13-2023 POP End: 09-12-2024

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 09-13-2024 POP End: 09-12-2025

IAW the SOW.

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 09-12-2024 POP End: 09-12-2025

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 09-13-2025 POP End: 09-12-2026

IAW the SOW.

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 09-13-2025 POP End: 09-12-2026

GRAND TOTAL __________________

DELIVERY SCHEDULE

ITEM NUMBER QUANTITY

DELIVERY

DATE

0001 SHIP TO: Department of Veterans Affairs Erie VA Medical Center 135 East 38th Street Boulevard Erie, PA 16504 1559

USA

12.00 9/13/2021 - 9/12/2022

0002 SHIP TO: Department of Veterans Affairs Erie VA Medical Center 135 East 38th Street Boulevard Erie, PA 16504 1559

USA

0.00 9/13/2021 - 9/12/2022

0003 SHIP TO: Department of Veterans Affairs Erie VA Medical Center

1.00 9/13/2021 - 9/12/2022

135 East 38th Street Boulevard Erie, PA 16504 1559

USA

1001 SHIP TO: Department of Veterans Affairs Erie VA Medical Center 135 East 38th Street Boulevard Erie, PA 16504 1559

USA

12.00 9/13/2022 - 9/12/2023

1002 SHIP TO: Department of Veterans Affairs Erie VA Medical Center 135 East 38th Street Boulevard Erie, PA 16504 1559

USA

0.00 9/13/2022 - 9/12/2023

2001 SHIP TO: Department of Veterans Affairs Erie VA Medical Center 135 East 38th Street Boulevard Erie, PA 16504 1559

USA

12.00 9/13/2023 - 9/12/2024

2002 SHIP TO: Department of Veterans Affairs Erie VA Medical Center 135 East 38th Street Boulevard Erie, PA 16504 1559

USA

0.00 9/13/2023 - 9/12/2024

3001 SHIP TO: Department of Veterans Affairs Erie VA Medical Center 135 East 38th Street Boulevard Erie, PA 16504 1559

USA

12.00 9/13/2024 - 9/12/2025

3002 SHIP TO: Department of Veterans Affairs Erie VA Medical Center 135 East 38th Street Boulevard Erie, PA 16504 1559

USA

0.00 9/13/2024 - 9/12/2025

4001 SHIP TO: Department of Veterans Affairs Erie VA Medical Center 135 East 38th Street Boulevard Erie, PA 16504 1559

USA

12.00 9/13/2025 - 9/12/2026

4002 SHIP TO: Department of Veterans Affairs Erie VA Medical Center 135 East 38th Street Boulevard Erie, PA 16504 1559

USA

0.00 9/13/2025 - 9/12/2026

Statement of Work SPS Water Quality Remediation

Contractor shall supply and install a turn-key water purification system to mitigate the presence of bacteria for use in the Sterile Processing Department at the Erie VA Medical Center (EVMC) located at 135 East 38th Street, Erie, PA 16504.

Contractor shall provide system maintenance and repair on a scheduled basis and provide call out services as needed.

This system shall meet or exceed the requirements of AAMI TIR-34 Water Quality Specifications for Medical Device Reprocessing.

The turn-key installation service will include:

- Existing equipment demands to be calculated by contractor.

- Determine type and size of equipment (make, model #) to meet the specific needs of the Erie VA Medical Center (EVMC) System.

- Determine line route and line size required to distribute DI water to all equipment in SPS decontamination work area.

- Provide proposed list of equipment with manufacturer’s specifications, calculations necessary to establish proper sizing, distribution pipe route, and schedule of work for approval prior to start of installation.

- Remove approximately 155 ft of existing DI water piping and replace with new piping and properly sized based on contractor’s calculations. Replacement routing may be different than current pipe route.

- Installation of a new R.O. system and deionized water system which will replace existing DI system.

- Removal of the existing Deionized Water Systems servicing the Sterile Processing Department. Contractor will remove existing DI equipment from the current location and set it aside for the VA to dispose of the existing equipment.

Vendor will be called to pick up their (existing) DI tanks.

- Startup and commissioning of the purchased system.

Contractor to provide and install:

RO and DI Generation Equipment

Feed Water Isolation valve.

Pressure Regulating Valve – If required to protect proposed RO/DI equipment or required due to operational requirements.

Constant temperature tempering device – capable of providing 77°F (±5°F). Quote as a Alternative Addition.

Skid mounted RO System to include:

Leak Detector with Shut-Off Solenoid Valve 5μm Pre-filter Housing (FILTER 1)

- One (1) Set of Filters FRP Activated Carbon Filter FRP Softener and PE Brine Tank

DI Unit to include:

- System Array Low Pressure Membranes

- Product Divert Kit

- Automated RO Bypass

Conductivity Probe Paddlewheel Flowmeter 1 Set of DI Equipment

- Two (2) 3.6 ft³ Mixed Bed Tanks

- Two (2) Inlet Hoses

- Two (2) Outlet Hoses

- Two (2) Light Body

- Two (2) Quality Lights

- One (1) Light Transformer

- One (1) Inline Strainer

- One (1) 20” Housing

- One (1) 20” 0.2μm Filter (FILTER 2)

Sample Points to be located at:

- Inlet of RO System

- Inlet to Storage Tank or after Bacteria filter of DI unit

Distribution Equipment

System Distribution Flowrate: 20 GPM (nominal) 1 Storage Tank and Accessories

- One (1) Fully Drainable Dome Top PE Tank o Sized for equipment requirements o Sized for RO/DI system capability

- One (1) IFM Level Transmitter

- One (1) 0.2μm 20” Vent Filter (FILTER 3)

- One (1) 20” Vent Filter Housing

Duplex Distribution Loop Pump with VFD (Local Disconnect by Others)

- sized for flow calculated based on equipment requirements

- sized for pressure requirements

1 Ultraviolet Light System 254nm

- One (1) Pair of Light Traps

Pressure Sensor Paddlewheel Flowmeter Conductivity Probe 0.05μm Filter Housing (FILTER 4)

- One (1) Set of Filters 1 Remote Monitoring Panel

- One (1) Multiparameter Analyzer

- Link-2-Site Modem for Digital Monitoring of System Performance

- Backnet capability with established communication with JCI Metasys Building

Automation System Sample points to be located at:

- Outlet of storage tank or inlet of distribution pump

- Near the inlet of each permanently plumbed appliance

Scope of work for this contract includes:

Install new RO/DI water system as outlined in the RO and DI Generation Equipment and Distribution Equipment sections above.

Remove and Replace DI water distribution piping.

Installation – By Contractor

1 Ship Loose Valves and Pressure Gauges

- Isolation Valves

- Pressure Gauges

- Check Valves

- Sample Valves

PROJECT SCOPE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

(Installation – By Contractor)

1) Equipment system(s).

2) Contractor equipment unloading, moving, rigging into position.

3) Equipment and instrumentation quality assurance check on site.

4) If equipment pad preparation, proper access, and proper clearance for service for all Contractor equipment is required, this will be performed by the VA and/or its designated contractors.

5) If required, a valved supply of permanent potable water to the Contractor equipment to be installed by the VA and/or its designated contractors.

6) Discharge/Drain of effluent water(s) such as process return, backwash, outfall, wastewater, or sewer tie-in within the Contractor equipment shall not exceed a maximum discharge temperature of 140 °F.

7) Inter-connecting piping between equipment skids and ship loose components.

8) If required, a supply and installation of backflow preventer to be installed by the

VA and/or its designated contractors.

9) If a supply of anchoring bolts for all seismic-anchored equipment is required, installation will be by the VA and/or its designated contractors.

10) Wiring of loose instruments to control panels and between skids for alarms, interlocks, etc.

11) All conduit and inter-connect wiring.

12) Inter-connecting conduit and wiring between unit components to the control panel(s).

13) Field testing of unit assemblies.

14) Start-up & commissioning.

15) Training of operators.

16) Insulation of equipment, tanks, piping, etc. if required will be done by the VA and/or its designated contractors.

17) If labeling beyond what is normally supplied on contractor equipment, this will be done by the VA and/or its designated contractors.

Contractor will be responsible for providing all site prep needs for this equipment. Site prep can include, but not limited to:

- Equipment foundations – Exist. (Concrete foundation of building.)

- Power – Exist. 1-PH of both 120 & 220 VAC (20A); 3-PH 480 VAC (80A).

- Water – Exist. Valved city water delivered at 65-75 PSIG; Temp: TBD by contractor by review of historical data.

- Hot Water – Exist. Available for tempering.

- Drain(s) – Exist. Floor drain(s).

- Contractor shall obtain all applicable permits.

- Construction shall occur congruently and shall not interfere with operations in the sterile processing department. Part of the work may require construction during evening and weekend work hours - Considerable advanced notice of this will be required.

- Contractor must meet all Infection Control requirements as defined by permitting.

These requirements shall include, but are not limited to:

- All construction activities carried out by the contractor shall be done IAW Jan 2020 edition of OSHA 29CFR1926 and 29CFR1910 standards and any additional safety requirements imposed by the Authorities Having Jurisdiction (Erie VAMC).

CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES

- Contractor shall provide 1-year warranty on all equipment and workmanship beginning at commissioning of the of the new R.O. Water System project.

- Contractor will be responsible for testing water quality per the AAMI TIR-34 and provide documented results to the project COR and SPS department head set forth in the WATERTONE service.

- Majority of the work will occur during normal business hours of 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Monday thru Friday. Requests to work outside of these hours must be approved ahead of time by the VA.

Preventative Maintenance

1) The preventative maintenance, maintenance and replacement services include as follows:

a) Yearly rental on tanks based on Period of Performance (POP)

b) Yearly UV light replacement- UV light maintenance which further purifies the product water.

c) Reload/recharge of carbon tank – once per POP or as needed.

d) Regeneration of cation, anion, and mixed bed tanks – once per POP or as required whenever the system shows a deficiency in one or more of the afore mentioned tanks dependent upon purified water usage.

e) Labor/Service of the DI water system.

f) 5µ Filter (FILTER 1) replacement once per POP or as needed based on pressure drop.

g) Sanitization/flushing of the total DI system - once per POP or whenever increased microbial counts warrant this action.

h) Preventive maintenance inspections.

i) Maintenance required for the RO System (note VA personnel will ensure salt levels are maintained.)

j) If Items b),c),d),f),g) are required more than once in a POP, contractor is entitled to additional payment as outlined in contract as a separate line item.

2) Tank Maintenance: The contractor shall exchange DI tanks and provide maintenance on the DI generation system including: exchange the carbon tank once per POP, replace the 0.2µm filter (Filter 2) twice per POP, replace the UV bulb per POP, system meter calibration and provide, replace tank vent filter (Filter 3) once per POP, replace 0.05µm endotoxin filter(Filter 4) twice per POP.

DI loop sanitization services using Ozone reagent once per POP. Loop sanitation services shall be priced as a separate line item. If Ozone sanitization is unsuccessful, contractor shall use another VA approved method. Contractor will provide cost to replace the 0.2µm tank inlet filter (FILTER 2), 0.2µm tank vent filter (FILTER 3), and 0.05µm endotoxin Filter (FILTER4) as separate line items.

3) Emergency service must have a response time of no more than 24 clock hours from the time of contact. This response time is required to ensure the best possible medical service to the VA Medical Center’s patients. This Twenty-four-hour response time will be 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.

4) The sterilization of the SPS DI equipment will be sterilized once per POP at a minimum and on an as needed basis when a reading of more than 10 colonies of bacteria per milliliter is present at any given site. Sterilization of the complete DI generation system will consist of all lines, tanks and filters accompanying this system. It will be the contractor’s responsibility to replace all filters, carbons, and any other supplies necessary for the operation of the deionized system at no extra charge to the VA Medical Center. These filters and supplies must meet the manufacturer’s specifications to ensure water quality and protection of all equipment throughout the system. Additional sterilization in a POP will be at additional expense to the VA at pricing noted in the contract.

5) The Contractor will provide all repairs on the equipment at no additional cost to the VA. The cost of repairs is to be included in the services proposed amount.

Inadequate or improper repairs performed by the Contractor will be correctly repaired at a time convenient to the VA at no additional expense to the VA.

6) All methods of cleaning and maintenance of equipment must meet manufacturer’s standards to ensure no damage to either functional quality or equipment with the use of chemicals or materials that are harmful to components within the system.

7) The contractor shall be responsible for ordering all necessary parts as listed in this document for a DI water system tanks and attachment accoutrements complying to the technical features described herein.

8) Preventative maintenance inspections and documentation of inspection provided to the VA shall be performed in a manner which clearly demonstrates that the equipment meets or exceeds all manufacturers’ technical specifications.

9) All installation and service shall be performed by factory trained and certified representatives. The contractor shall provide all labor, parts and supplies including any consumable supplies.

10) The contractor shall provide startup training to VA staff in the operation and use of the installed unit as part of the installation service.

11) The service shall also include associated service repairs to the tanks and fittings as required to ensure optimum performance and meet factory and SPS specifications.

12) Preventative maintenance service shall include at minimum: cleaning, calibration, and all other manufacturer prescribed maintenance actions.

13) Repair, as defined in this document, is all contractor actions needed to affect the continued, full function operation of the RO/DI system in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications. This includes diagnostics, providing and installing replacement parts, to ensure system operation. Standard response is eight (8) business hours, High priority response is four (4) business hours for devices identified in advance by the COR.

14) The Contractor shall furnish and replace parts to meet uptime requirements. The Contractor has ready access to unique and/or high mortality replacement parts.

All parts supplied shall be compatible with existing equipment. The contract shall include all parts with no exceptions. The Contractor shall use new parts only.

15) The contractor will provide training to FMS staff to operate and maintain the system.

Performance

1) Maintenance service is to be performed during normal hospital business hours

Mon-Fri 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EST. The contractor shall respond to service calls from VA designated point of contact (POC) with qualified technicians within 48 hours (within 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EST Monday through Friday).

a) The contractor shall exchange DI tanks within 5 business days of being notified by the VA. “notification” is hereby defined as the time a call is placed with the Contractor.

b) Tanks will be returned within 10 working days after pickup.

2) All response times listed include travel time.

3) At a minimum, the contractor shall exchange the DI tanks every six months or as DI tank exchanges are required to maintain continuous DI system operation.

Actual usage will vary based on actual volumetric water usage by the hospital.

4) Vendor must be on-call twenty-four hours a day three-hundred sixty-five days/year. If the VA has an emergency, they must respond within twenty-four

(24) clock hours or four (4) business hours, whichever is earliest.

5) The maintenance and repair service shall be for a single base year with four additional renewable option years.

6) The maintenance contractor service shall include a preventative maintenance visit at twice per year or per equipment manufacturer’s recommendations, whichever is greater.

Emergency Services

1) Emergency Services outside those specified in the SOW and extra items not under Contractor warranty will be covered in CLIN 0002, 1002, 2002, 3002 and 4002. This is on a case by case basis and follows limits: parts/services above $500.00 and up to $25,000.00.

Technical Specifications

The contractor replacement service shall furnish the Erie VA with regenerated DI tanks meeting the following requirements:

1) Bottle generation types: SDI Mixbed 3.6CF f STD POT, SDI REACT Carbon 3.6CF FBGLS STD PO, SDI Anion1 3.6CF FBGLS STD POT, SDI Cation 3.6CF BGLS STD POT. Bottles will be picked up within 5 working days of notification and returned within 10 working days after pickup.

2) Labor and material to replace the UV bulb once per POP

3) Labor and material to calibrate resistivity meter once per POP

4) Labor and material to replace the 0.2 µm filter twice per POP (FILTER 2)

5) Labor and material to provide bacteria testing results twice per POP

6) Labor and material to provide sanitization of the water-loop ozonation to kill bacteria annually (or other VA approved method)

7) Tanks must be regenerated in an ISO 9001 certified facility

8) DI tanks are to be 3.6 CF in size and vendor will physically exchange the tanks.

9) At a minimum, exchange the carbon tank and the 0.2 µm filter every six months.

36C24421Q1080

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:

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)

Number

Title Date

52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE OCT 2018

52.204-18 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE

MAINTENANCE

AUG 2020

52.232-40 PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL

BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS

DEC 2013

52.237-2 PROTECTION OF GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS,

EQUIPMENT, AND VEGETATION

APR 1984

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.

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)

52.219-4 NOTICE OF PRICE EVALUATION PREFERENCE FOR HUBZONE

SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS (MAR 2020) (JUN 2020) (DEVIATION)

(a) Evaluation preference.

(1) Offers will be evaluated by adding a factor of 10 percent to the price of all offers, except—

(i) Offers from HUBZone small business concerns that have not waived the evaluation preference; and

(ii) Otherwise successful offers from small business concerns.

(2) The factor of 10 percent shall be applied on a line item basis or to any group of items on which award may be made. Other evaluation factors described in the solicitation shall be applied before application of the factor.

(3) When the two highest rated offerors are a HUBZone small business concern and a large business, and the evaluated offer of the HUBZone small business concern is equal to the evaluated offer of the large business after considering the price evaluation preference, award will be made to the HUBZone small business concern.

(b) Waiver of evaluation preference. A HUBZone small business concern may elect to waive the evaluation preference, in which case the factor will be added to its offer for evaluation purposes.

[ ] Offeror elects to waive the evaluation preference.

(c) Notice. The HUBZone small business offeror acknowledges that a prospective HUBZone awardee must be a HUBZone small business concern at the time of award of this contract. The HUBZone offeror shall provide the Contracting Officer a copy of the notice required by 13 CFR

126.501 if material changes occur before contract award that could affect its HUBZone eligibility. If the apparently successful HUBZone offeror is not a HUBZone small business concern at the time of award of this contract, the Contracting Officer will proceed to award to the next otherwise successful HUBZone small business concern or other offeror.

VAAR 852.212-70 PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES APPLICABLE TO VA

ACQUISITION OF COMMERCIAL ITEMS (APR 2020)

(a) The Contractor agrees to comply with any provision or clause that is incorporated herein by reference to implement agency policy applicable to acquisition of commercial items or components. The following provisions and clauses that have been checked by the Contracting Officer are incorporated by reference.

[X] 852.203–70, Commercial Advertising.

[] 852.209–70, Organizational Conflicts of Interest.

[] 852.211–70, Equipment Operation and Maintenance Manuals.

[] 852.214–71, Restrictions on Alternate Item(s).

[] 852.214–72, Alternate Item(s). [Note: this is a fillable clause.]

[] 852.214–73, Alternate Packaging and Packing.

[] 852.214–74, Marking of Bid Samples.

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

[] 852.215–71, Evaluation Factor Commitments.

[] 852.216–71, Economic Price Adjustment of Contract Price(s) Based on a Price Index.

[] 852.216–72, Proportional Economic Price Adjustment of Contract Price(s) Based on a Price Index.

[] 852.216–73, Economic Price Adjustment—State Nursing Home Care for Veterans.

[] 852.216–74, Economic Price Adjustment—Medicaid Labor Rates.

[] 852.216–75, Economic Price Adjustment—Fuel Surcharge.

[] 852.219–9, VA Small Business Subcontracting Plan Minimum Requirements.

[] 852.219–10, VA Notice of Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside.

[] 852.219–11, VA Notice of Total Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside.

[] 852.222–70, Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards—Nursing Home Care for Veterans.

[] 852.228–70, Bond Premium Adjustment.

[] 852.228–71, Indemnification and Insurance.

[] 852.228–72, Assisting Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses in Obtaining Bonds.

[X] 852.232–72, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests.

[] 852.233–70, Protest Content/Alternative Dispute Resolution.

[] 852.233–71, Alternate Protest Procedure.

[] 852.237–70, Indemnification and Medical Liability Insurance.

[] 852.246–71, Rejected Goods.

[] 852.246–72, Frozen Processed Foods.

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

[] 852.270–1, Representatives of Contracting Officers.

[] 852.271–72, Time Spent by Counselee in Counseling Process.

[] 852.271–73, Use and Publication of Counseling Results.

[] 852.271–74, Inspection.

[] 852.271–75, Extension of Contract Period.

[] 852.273–70, Late Offers.

[] 852.273–71, Alternative Negotiation Techniques.

[] 852.273–72, Alternative Evaluation.

[] 852.273–73, Evaluation—Health-Care Resources.

[] 852.273–74, Award without Exchanges.

(b) All requests for quotations, solicitations, and contracts for commercial item services to be provided to beneficiaries must include the following clause:

[] 852.237–74, Nondiscrimination in Service Delivery.

(End of Clause)

VAAR 852.242-71 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER (OCT 2020)

The Contracting Officer reserves the right to designate an Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO) for the purpose of performing certain tasks/duties in the administration of the contract.

Such designation will be in writing through an ACO Letter of Delegation and will identify the responsibilities and limitations of the ACO. A copy of the ACO Letter of Delegation will be furnished to the Contractor.

(End of Addendum to 52.212-4)

52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO

IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS

(JAN 2021) (JUL 2020) (DEVIATION)

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

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

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

115–91).

(3) 52.204–25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (AUG 2020) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115–232).

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

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

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

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

[] (1) 52.203–6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (JUN 2020), with Alternate I (OCT 1995) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 2402).

[] (2) 52.203–13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (JUN 2020) (41 U.S.C.

3509).

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

[X] (4) 52.204–10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (JUN 2020) (Pub. L. 109–282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

[] (5) [Reserved]

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

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

[X] (8) 52.209–6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (JUN 2020) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

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

[] (10) [Reserved]

[] (11)(i) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

[] (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-3.

[] (12)(i) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (MAR 2020) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

[] (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-4.

[] (13) [Reserved]

[] (14)(i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644).

[] (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-6.

[] (15)(i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644).

[] (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-7.

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

[] (17)(i) 52.219–9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (JUN 2020) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)).

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

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

[] (iv) Alternate III (JUN 2020) of 52.219–9.

[] (v) Alternate IV (JUN 2020) of 52.219–9.

[] (18)(i) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

[] (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-13.

[] (19) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(14)).

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

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

[] (21) 52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 657f).

[X] (22)(i) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (NOV 2020) (15 U.S.C 632(a)(2)).

[] (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-28.

[] (23) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) Concerns (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C.

637(m)).

[] (24) 52.219-30, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Women-Owned Small Business Concerns Eligible Under the Women-Owned Small Business Program (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

[] (25) 52.219-32, Orders Issued Directly Under Small Business Reserves (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

[] (26) 52.219-33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(17))

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

[] (28) 52.222–19, Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (JUL 2020)

(DEVIATION) (E.O. 13126).

[X] (29) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015).

[X] (30)(i) 52.222–26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016) (E.O. 11246).

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

[X] (31)(i) 52.222–35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

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

[X] (32)(i) 52.222–36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020) (29 U.S.C.

793).

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

[X] (33) 52.222–37, Employment Reports on Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

[] (34) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act

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

[X] (35)(i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (OCT 2020) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

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

[] (36) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (OCT 2015). (E. O. 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial items as prescribed in 22.1803.)

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

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

[] (38) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

[] (39) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

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

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

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

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

[] (42) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (MAY 2020) (42 U.S.C.

8259b).

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

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

[X] (44) 52.223–18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving

(JUN 2020) (E.O. 13513).

[] (45) 52.223-20, Aerosols (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

[] (46) 52.223-21, Foams (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

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

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

[] (48) 52.225-1, Buy American—Supplies (JAN 2021) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).

[] (49)(i) 52.225-3, Buy American—Free Trade Agreements—Israeli Trade Act (JUL 2020) (DEVIATION) (19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, 19 U.S.C. chapter 29 (sections 4501-4732), 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 II (JUL 2020) (DEVIATION) of 52.225-3.

[] (iii) Alternate III (JUL 2020) (DEVIATION) of 52.225-3.

[] (50) 52.225–5, Trade Agreements (JUL 2020) (DEVIATION) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).

[X] (51) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (JUN 2008) (E.O.'s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

[] (52) 52.225–26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (OCT 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note).

[] (53) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C.

5150).

[] (54) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

[] (55) 52.229–12, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (JUN 2020).

[] (56) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items (Feb 2002) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

[] (57) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Items (JAN 2017) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

[X] (58) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management (Oct 2018) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

[] (59) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Other than System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

[] (60) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (MAY 2014) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

[] (61) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (AUG 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

[] (62) 52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (JAN 2017)(15 U.S.C.

637(d)(13)).

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

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

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

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

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

[X] (2) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (MAY 2014) (29 U.S.C.

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

Employee Class Monetary Wage-Fringe Benefits

WG-4805-11 $ 27.96 + FB

[] (3) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards—Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (AUG 2018) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C.

chapter 67).

[] (4) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards—Price Adjustment (MAY 2014) (29 U.S.C 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

[] (5) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment—Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

[] (6) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services—Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

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

[X] (8) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2017) (E.O. 13706).

[] (9) 52.226–6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (JUN 2020) (42 U.S.C. 1792).

(d) Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph (d) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, as defined in FAR 2.101, on the date of award of this contract, and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records—Negotiation.

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

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

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

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

(i) 52.203–13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (JUN 2020) (41 U.S.C.

3509).

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

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

115–91).

(iv) 52.204–25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (AUG 2020) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115–232).

(v) 52.219–8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2018) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds the applicable threshold specified in FAR 19.702(a) on the date of subcontract award, the subcontractor must include 52.219–8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.

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

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

(viii) 52.222–35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(ix) 52.222–36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020) (29 U.S.C. 793).

(x) 52.222–37, Employment Reports on Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

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

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

(xiii)(A) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (OCT 2020) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

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

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

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

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

(xvii) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (NOV 2020).

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

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

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

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

(xxi) 52.226–6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (JUN 2020) (42 U.S.C. 1792). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6.

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

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

CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS

See attached document: WD 2015-4224 Erie County Erie PA REV 15 dated 5-1-2020.

SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

Number

Title Date

52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS JUL 2021

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:

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 may automatically be considered non-responsive and not evaluated.

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. Signed acknowledgements of amendments (SF30). Applicable only if any amendments are issued against this solicitation.

2) Vendors are advised that the requirements of 13 CFR § 125.6 may be applicable to this solicitation and shall respond accordingly. The vendor shall include a narrative regarding subcontractors and a detailed description of how the offeror plans to adhere to the requirements of 13 CFR § 125.6. This narrative shall describe what tasks the prime will perform and what tasks the subcontractors will perform. The response shall also provide the subcontractor’s business name and DUNS. If the offeror does not plan to use subcontractors, they need to respond accordingly. Failure to provide the requested information regarding 13 CFR 125.6 may result in a non-responsive determination.

3) In accordance with FAR 4.1102 and FAR 52.204-7 (b)(1) offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database at time of quote submission and at time of award.