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36C24423Q0217

PAGE 1 OF

1. REQUISITION NO.

2. CONTRACT NO.

3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE DATE

4. ORDER NO.

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE

a. NAME

b. TELEPHONE NO. (No Collect Calls)

8. OFFER DUE

DATE/LOCAL

TIME

9. ISSUED BY

CODE

10. THIS ACQUISITION IS

UNRESTRICTED OR

SET ASIDE:

% FOR:

SMALL BUSINESS

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

(WOSB) ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

EDWOSB

8(A)

NAICS:

SIZE STANDARD:

11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13b. RATING

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ

IFB

RFP

15. DELIVER TO

CODE

16. ADMINISTERED BY

CODE

17a. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

CODE

FACILITY CODE

18a.

PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

CODE

TELEPHONE NO.

UEI:

EFT:

PHONE:

FAX:

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN OFFER 18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK BELOW IS CHECKED

SEE

ADDENDUM

19.

20.

21.

22.

23.

24.

ITEM NO.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

QUANTITY

UNIT

UNIT PRICE

AMOUNT

(Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

26.

TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only) 27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA

ARE

ARE NOT ATTACHED.

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212

-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA

ARE

ARE NOT ATTACHED

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN _______________

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF. ___________________________________ OFFER

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND

DATED ________________________________. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY

(BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE

ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED

SET FORTH HEREIN IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

30a. SIGNAT

URE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR

31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER) 30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (TYPE OR PRINT) 30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (TYPE OR PRINT) 31c. DATE SIGNED

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

(REV. NOV 2021)

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

STANDARD FORM 1449

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL

PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

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

693-23-1-711-0001 36C24423Q0217 Allan Tabliago 215-823-5800 12-21-2022 16:30

EST

00244 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 4 100 S. Independence Mall West 5th FL Philadelphia PA 19106 X 339113 750 Employees N/A X See Delivery Schedule

00244 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 4 100 S. Independence Mall West 5th FL Philadelphia PA 19106

Austin Payment Center Department of Veterans Affairs PO Box 149971 Austin TX 78714-9971

(877) 353-9791

(512) 460-5429 See CONTINUATION Page

1. This requirement is for the purchase and delivery of the Getinge GSS67N 51-inch-deep high-capacity Steam Sterilizer for the NCO4 Network.

2. This is Brand Name Only.

3. Schedule on Page 4.

4. Instructions to Vendors on Page 38.

See CONTINUATION Page X X X Table of Contents

SECTION A1
A.1 SF 1449 SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES1
SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS3
B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA3
B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE4
ITEM INFORMATION4
B.3 DELIVERY SCHEDULE9
SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES22
C.1 IT CONTRACT SECURITY22
C.2 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)32
C.3 52.222-19 CHILD LABOR—COOPERATION WITH AUTHORITIES AND REMEDIES (JAN 2022) (JUL 2020) (DEVIATION)32
C.4 VAAR 852.212-70 PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES APPLICABLE TO VA ACQUISITION OF COMMERCIAL ITEMS (APR 2020)33
C.5 VAAR 852.212-71 GRAY MARKET ITEMS (APR 2020)35
C.6 VAAR 852.212-72 GRAY MARKET AND COUNTERFEIT ITEMS (MAR 2020)35
C.7 VAAR 852.219-74 LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—MONITORING AND COMPLIANCE (JUL 2018)36
C.8 VAAR 852.219-75 SUBCONTRACTING COMMITMENTS MONITORING AND COMPLIANCE (JUL 2018)36
C.9 VAAR 852.219-78 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SUPPLIES AND PRODUCTS (SEP 2021) (DEVIATION)37
C.10 VAAR 852.242-71 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER (OCT 2020)39
C.11 VAAR 852.247-73 PACKING FOR DOMESTIC SHIPMENT (OCT 2018)40
C.12 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (OCT 2022)40
EVALUATION CRITERIA49
SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS50
SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS51
E.1 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO VENDORS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2021)51
E.2 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)51
E.3 52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)51
E.4 52.225-2 BUY AMERICAN CERTIFICATE (OCT 2022)54
E.5 52.225-18 PLACE OF MANUFACTURE (AUG 2018)55
E.6 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (OCT 2022)56

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

None

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

1. Contract Administration: All contract administration matters will be handled by the following individuals:

a. CONTRACTOR:

Name:

Phone No.:

Email:

b. GOVERNMENT: Contracting Officer 36C244 Allan Tabliago Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 4 100 S. Independence Mall West 5th FL

Philadelphia PA 19106

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] Based upon receipt and acceptance of goods.

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.

https://www.tungsten-network.com/customer-campaigns/veterans 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 NUMBER
DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES
QUANTITY
UNIT
UNIT PRICE
AMOUNT
1.00
EA
__________________
__________________

Steam sterilizer 67N131A PART 6028457770 VACUUM SINGLE DOOR STERILIZER 208V LEFT SIDE SERVICE HIGH CAPACITY STEAM STERILIZER 51 INCH PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 339113 - Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6515 - Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): 6028457770

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 6028457770

1.00
EA
__________________
__________________

STEAM STERILIZER PART NUMBER 602845770 GSS67N 51 INCH VACUUM SINGLE DOOR STERILIZER 208V LEFT SIDE SERVICE HIGH CAPACITY STEAM STERILIZER

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6515 - Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): 6028457770

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 6028457770

2.00
EA
__________________
__________________

RAILS FOR SHELF RACK 66/67X13

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6515 - Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): 564600470

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 564600470

3.00
EA
__________________
__________________

SHELF RACK 67X13

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6515 - Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): 564603470

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 564603470

6.00
EA
__________________
__________________

PAIR OF SHELVES 67X13

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6515 - Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): 564604470

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 564604470

3.00
EA
__________________
__________________

LOADING TROLLEY SMART FHT 67X13

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6515 - Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): 6020720674

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 6020720674

2.00
EA
__________________
__________________

CPRSR,AIR, 2.0HP, 5.0CFM,AT

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6515 - Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): P0010301

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: P0010301

2.00
EA
__________________
__________________

VALVE DRAIN, 25 NPT, 25 AMP

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6515 - Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): P0010302

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: P0010302

2.00
EA
__________________
__________________

GETINGE ONLINE SUBSCRIPTION

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6515 - Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): ZSRSONLINEPREM10

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: ZSRSONLINEPREM10

2.00
EA
__________________
__________________

GETING ONLINE INSTALLATION 1-30 UNITS

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6515 - Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): ZSUSONLINEINST10

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: ZSUSONLINEINST10

2.00
EA
__________________
__________________

UTILITY CONNECTION PACKAGE .75

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6515 - Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): CONNKIT0002

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: CONNKIT0002

2.00
EA
__________________
__________________

DATA LOG GETING GI STERILIZER

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6515 - Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): DCY24

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: DCY24

2.00
EA
__________________
__________________

PROCESS DATA EXPORT MODULE

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6515 - Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): 1847.37

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 1847.37

2.00
EA
__________________
__________________

T-DOC INSTALLATION PER HOUR

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6515 - Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): ZSUSTDOCINSTALL

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: ZSUSTDOCINSTALL

2.00
EA
__________________
__________________

T-DOC INSTALLATION PER HOUR EXLUDING EXPENSES

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6515 - Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): ZSUSTDOCINSTALL

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: ZSUSTDOCINSTALL

2.00
EA
__________________
__________________

NETCOM INSTALLATION 3 HOURS

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6515 - Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): ZSUSLUA-I-NETCOM

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: ZSUSLUA-I-NETCOM

2.00
EA
__________________
__________________

T-DOC PLUS SLA DL

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6515 - Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): J60016

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: J60016

2.00
EA
__________________
__________________

INSTALL/REMOVE GSS67 STERILIZER

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6515 - Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): ZSUS15626-IR-GSS67

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: ZSUS15626-IR-GSS67

2.00
EA
__________________
__________________

DISPOSAL PER PIECE 1

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6515 - Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): ZSUSDISPOSAL 1 PC

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: ZSUSDISPOSAL 1 PC

2.00
EA
__________________
__________________

FINAL CONNECTIONS LEVEL 1

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6515 - Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): ZSUSFINAL-CONN-LVI

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: ZSUSFINAL-CONN-LVI

2.00
EA
__________________
__________________

WEEKEND/AFTERNOURS PER PIECE

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6515 - Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): ZSUSINSTAL-WKD-XHR

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: ZSUSINSTAL-WKD-XHR

2.00
EA
__________________
__________________

CUSTOM TRIM 1 MAX 5IN TRIM 20 FEET MAX

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6515 - Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): ZSUS-CTRIM-1-20

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: ZSUS-CTRIM-1-20

2.00
EA
__________________
__________________

CUSTOM TRIM 1 MAX 5IN TRIM 20 FEET MAX

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6515 - Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): ZSUS-CTRIM-1-20

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: ZSUS-CTRIM-1-20

GRAND TOTAL
__________________

B.3 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

ITEM NUMBER
QUANTITY
DELIVERY DATE
0001
SHIP TO:
Wilkes-Barre VAMC (693)

Attn: RCV, PO # 1111 E. End Blvd Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711 0030

USA

1.00
______________
MARK FOR:
Tami Schiel

570-824-3521x27363 Tami.Schiel@va.gov

0002
SHIP TO:
Wilkes-Barre VAMC (693)

Attn: RCV, PO # 1111 E. End Blvd Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711 0030

USA

1.00
______________
MARK FOR:
Tami Schiel
0003
SHIP TO:
Wilkes-Barre VAMC (693)

Attn: RCV, PO # 1111 E. End Blvd Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711 0030

USA

2.00
______________
MARK FOR:
Tami Schiel
0004
SHIP TO:
Wilkes-Barre VAMC (693)

Attn: RCV, PO # 1111 E. End Blvd Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711 0030

USA

3.00
______________
MARK FOR:
Tami Schiel
0005
SHIP TO:
Wilkes-Barre VAMC (693)

Attn: RCV, PO # 1111 E. End Blvd Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711 0030

USA

6.00
______________
MARK FOR:
Tami Schiel
0006
SHIP TO:
Wilkes-Barre VAMC (693)

Attn: RCV, PO # 1111 E. End Blvd Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711 0030

USA

3.00
______________
MARK FOR:
Tami Schiel
0007
SHIP TO:
Wilkes-Barre VAMC (693)

Attn: RCV, PO # 1111 E. End Blvd Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711 0030

USA

2.00
______________
MARK FOR:
Tami Schiel
0008
SHIP TO:
Wilkes-Barre VAMC (693)

Attn: RCV, PO # 1111 E. End Blvd Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711 0030

USA

2.00
______________
MARK FOR:
Tami Schiel
0009
SHIP TO:
Wilkes-Barre VAMC (693)

Attn: RCV, PO # 1111 E. End Blvd Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711 0030

USA

2.00
______________
MARK FOR:
Tami Schiel
0010
SHIP TO:
Wilkes-Barre VAMC (693)

Attn: RCV, PO # 1111 E. End Blvd Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711 0030

USA

2.00
______________
MARK FOR:
Tami Schiel
0011
SHIP TO:
Wilkes-Barre VAMC (693)

Attn: RCV, PO # 1111 E. End Blvd Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711 0030

USA

2.00
______________
MARK FOR:
Tami Schiel
0012
SHIP TO:
Wilkes-Barre VAMC (693)

Attn: RCV, PO # 1111 E. End Blvd Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711 0030

USA

2.00
______________
MARK FOR:
Tami Schiel
0013
SHIP TO:
Wilkes-Barre VAMC (693)

Attn: RCV, PO # 1111 E. End Blvd Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711 0030

USA

2.00
______________
MARK FOR:
Tami Schiel
0014
SHIP TO:
Wilkes-Barre VAMC (693)

Attn: RCV, PO # 1111 E. End Blvd Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711 0030

USA

2.00
______________
MARK FOR:
Tami Schiel
0015
SHIP TO:
Wilkes-Barre VAMC (693)

Attn: RCV, PO # 1111 E. End Blvd Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711 0030

USA

2.00
______________
MARK FOR:
Tami Schiel
0016
SHIP TO:
Wilkes-Barre VAMC (693)

Attn: RCV, PO # 1111 E. End Blvd Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711 0030

USA

2.00
______________
MARK FOR:
Tami Schiel
0017
SHIP TO:
Wilkes-Barre VAMC (693)

Attn: RCV, PO # 1111 E. End Blvd Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711 0030

USA

2.00
______________
MARK FOR:
Tami Schiel
0018
SHIP TO:
Wilkes-Barre VAMC (693)

Attn: RCV, PO # 1111 E. End Blvd Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711 0030

USA

2.00
______________
MARK FOR:
Tami Schiel
0019
SHIP TO:
Wilkes-Barre VAMC (693)

Attn: RCV, PO # 1111 E. End Blvd Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711 0030

USA

2.00
______________
MARK FOR:
Tami Schiel
0020
SHIP TO:
Wilkes-Barre VAMC (693)

Attn: RCV, PO # 1111 E. End Blvd Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711 0030

USA

2.00
______________
MARK FOR:
Tami Schiel
0021
SHIP TO:
Wilkes-Barre VAMC (693)

Attn: RCV, PO # 1111 E. End Blvd Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711 0030

USA

2.00
______________
MARK FOR:
Tami Schiel
0022
SHIP TO:
Wilkes-Barre VAMC (693)

Attn: RCV, PO # 1111 E. End Blvd Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711 0030

USA

2.00
______________
MARK FOR:
Tami Schiel
0023
SHIP TO:
Wilkes-Barre VAMC (693)

Attn: RCV, PO # 1111 E. End Blvd Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711 0030

USA

2.00
______________
MARK FOR:
Tami Schiel

Statement of Work for Getinge GSS67n 51” deep Steam Sterilizer at Department of Veterans Affairs Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center 1111 East End Blvd.

Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0030

1. Background:

1.1. The Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Wilkes-Barre, PA; Sterile Processing Service (SPS) has determined the need to purchase two (2) Getinge GSS67N 51-inch-deep steam sterilizers for the Sterile Processing Service (SPS).

2. Scope of Need:

2.1. This requirement includes the purchase of two (2) Getinge GSS67N 51-inch-deep steam sterilizers for delivery, removal of two (2) Steris Steam Sterilizers, installation and configuration, and assembly. The contactor/vendor must provide all labor, materials, equipment, transportation, and supervision for all stated work within the quote on weekends and after hours for the SPS department as agreed upon and referenced in the quote. Labor and materials for final connections of plumbing only. High voltage electrical not included. Gauges and shut-off valves are not included. Piping must be roughed-in, per Getinge drawings.

2.2. Product delivery at Department of Veterans Affairs Wilkes-Barre Medical Center, 1111 East End Boulevard, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0030. Duty hours for SPS are 06:30 AM-24:00 PM ET Monday through Friday. The government-recognized US holidays are New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, President’s Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans’ Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. If the holiday falls on a Sunday, it is observed on Monday. Weekend work starts at 06:00 AM on Saturday and ends at 06:30 AM on Monday. Contracted work must be performed during weekend hours as stated in the quote and agreed upon.

2.3. Getinge USA Sales, LLC, has completed a full consultation providing recommendations including a professional CAD depiction of the department and multiple solutions to address the space challenge. These options have been discussed and reviewed with management. Based on a visual count of instrument packs, there are an estimated 250 soft packs and 80 hard containers. The solution provided in the selection of the model of sterilizers accounts for existing instrument trays and space available in the SPS current design.

2.4. Contractor/Vendor must:

2.4.1. Provide all necessary materials, equipment, labor, supervision, and management to:

2.4.1.1. Coordinate delivery

2.4.1.2. Load and unload

2.4.1.3. Removal and install items in designated rooms/locations

2.4.1.4. Assemble items as required

2.4.1.5. Secure as designated

2.4.1.6. Properly dispose of all associated packing/crating materials outside the VA premises.

3. Requirement:

The Contractor must provide the following:

3.1. Basis of design

3.1.1. Refine and coordinate directly with vendor/manufacturer’s guidelines regarding the staging/storage, moving, and installation of the following product specifications in the space to ensure a seamless turn-key installation of two (2) Getinge GSS67N 51-inch-deep steam sterilizers.

3.2. Salient Characteristics for Brand Name Getinge GSS67N Steam Sterilizer

3.2.1. Holds up to twice as many standard instrument trays as other similar-sized units, doubling throughput in the same amount of space. The GSS67N Series Sterilizers are the ideal replacement unit for OR renovation projects where space is at a premium.

3.2.2. The unit is also optimized for ambulatory surgical centers and the larger instrument sets required for orthopedic surgeries.

3.2.3. Application

3.2.3.1. For general-purpose gravity or vacuum steam sterilization of hospital instruments and supplies.

3.2.3.2. The selectable temperature range is from 230°F to 275°F (110°C to 135°C) and from 219°F to 275°F (104°C to 135°C) for liquid cycle.

3.2.3.3. Typical applications include wrapped and unwrapped porous and non-porous hard goods, gowns or towel packs and liquids in self-venting or unsealed containers.

3.2.3.4. The liquid exhaust is microcomputer controlled for linear and consistent liquid cool down, programmable within a specified range.

3.2.4. The only sterilizer that can process 12 Trays in given footprint with integral steam boiler.

3.2.5. The only sterilizer that can process 12 Trays with an Integral electrical steam generator. An automatic, electrically heated steam generator mounted under the sterilizer chamber. The steam generator pressure vessel is made of stainless steel.

3.2.6. Validated for 25-pound sterilizer tray loads. The Getinge GSS67N Series Sterilizer is compliant with AAMI ST8 for processing wrapped tray sets up to 25 pounds each. This means that productivity can increase without risking SPD staff health or patient safety

3.2.7. CENTRIC colored touch screen HMI display

3.2.8. Local printing, USB storage, and network printing available

3.2.9. Rectangular chambers assure maximum loading area from the top to the bottom.

3.2.10. Type 316L stainless steel chamber, jacket, and doors provide superior corrosion resistance and structural integrity – backed by 15-year chamber warranty.

3.2.11. Chamber interior polished to a high-luster finish to reduce build-up of steam-water deposits

3.2.12. Chamber and door constructed of 316L stainless steel

3.2.13. Power operated vertical slide door

3.2.14. Stainless steel piping standard

3.2.15. Liquid ring mechanical vacuum pump optional

3.2.16. All components easily accessible for maintenance from front and side

3.2.17. Clean, modern design helps ensure long-term aesthetic appeal for every work environment

3.2.18. Steam interlock door switch – Prevents steam from entering the chamber when the door is not sealed.

3.2.19. Steam safety valves – Ensure that the pressure in the chamber and/or jacket do not over-pressurize.

3.2.20. Door obstruction shut-off – Safety stops the door movement if an obstacle is encountered.

3.2.21. Analog chamber gauges – Needle-style gauges provide real-time pressure readings in the jacket and chamber even in the event of a micro-computer control system outage.

3.2.22. Parameter check – The control system verifies all user-programmed cycle parameters against time/temperature sterility assurance level recommendations. A warning appears if the user’s attempts to program a cycle beyond recommended parameters.

3.2.23. Password-protected menu tree – All levels of cycle changes and parameter adjustments require a supervisor password or service password.

3.2.24. Abort alert – Aborted cycles result in a warning message that requires user intervention before the chamber can be re-opened.

3.2.25. Provide maintenance manuals for all products specified.

3.3. Technical Specifications

3.3.1. GSS67N Model length: 51 in. (1300 mm)

3.3.2. Type: Gravity and vacuum steam

3.3.3. Chamber width: 26.5 in

3.3.4. Chamber height: 27.5 in

3.3.5. Chamber volume 21.5 Cu Ft

3.4. Table 1

Item No.
Part No.
Description
Qty
Unit
0001
6028457770
STEAM STERILIZER 67N131A
2
EA
0002
ZSUSONLINEPREM10
GETINGE ONLINE SUBSCRIPTION
2
EA
0003
ZSUSONLINEINST10
GETINGE ONLINE INSTALLATION 1-30 UNITS
2
EA
0004
CONNKIT0002
UTILITY CONNECTION PACKAGE
2
EA
0005
DCY24
DATA LOG GETINGE GI STERILIZER
2
EA
0006
TDCY32
PROCESS DATA EXPORT MODULE
2
EA
0007
ZSUSTDOCINSTALL
T-DOC INSTALLATION PER HOUR
2
JB
0008
ZSUSTDOCINSTALL
T-DOC INSTALLATION PER HOUR
2
JB
0009
ZSUSLUA-I-NETCOM
NETCOM INSTALLATION 3 HOURS
2
JB
0010
J60016
T-DOC PLUS SLA DL
2
EA
0011
564600470
RAILS FOR SHELF RACK 66/67X13
2
EA
0012
564603470
SHELF RACK 67X13
2
EA
0013
564604470
PAIR OF SHELVES 67X13
2
EA
0014
6020720674
LOADING TROLLEY SMART FHT 67X13
2
EA
0015
P0010301
CPRSR, AIR, 2.0HP,5.0 CFM, AT100P
2
EA
0016
P0010302
VALVE DRAIN, 25 NPT, 25 AMP
2
EA
0017
ZSUS15626-IR-GSS67
INSTALL/REMOVE GSS67 STERILIZER
2
EA
0018
ZSUSDISPOSAL
DISPOSAL PER PIECE 1
2
EA
0019
ZSUSFINAL-CONN-LV1
FINAL CONNECTIONS LEVEL 1
2
EA
0020
ZSUSINTSTAL-WKD-XHR
WEEKEND/AFTERHOURS (PER PIECE)
2
EA
0021
ZSUS-CTRIM-1-20
CUSTOM TRIM 1 MAX 5IN TRIM 20 FEET MAX
2
EA
0022
ZSUS-CTRIM-1-20
CUSTOM TRIM 1 MAX 5IN TRIM 20 FEET MAX
2
EA

4. Delivery

4.1. All delivery schedules should be coordinated thru facilities in advance.

4.2. No corrugated boxes are allowed into the facility, if needed then vendor must provide their own recyclable dumpster and not be limited to overnight parking for such dumpster.

4.3. Vendor must provide staff onsite upon deliveries to load and offload deliveries.

4.4. Delivery is required 30 days ARO, FOB Destination only, to the following:

Department of Veterans Affairs Attn: Warehouse Wilkes-Barre Medical Center 1111 East End Boulevard Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0030

4.5. Delivery shall be coordinated with the POC, Chief of Sterile Processing Service, Monday through Friday 08:00 AM-16:30 PM ET. Delivery, installation/configuration, and removal of existing sterilizers must be managed and completed in coordination with VA Standards. No direct deliveries will be accepted by the VA; the vendor must arrange and be present for all deliveries. The VA will turn away any unscheduled deliveries at the vendor’s expense. A project manager or project designer and installation foreman must be onsite during installation.

4.6. For product delivery, the combination freight/passenger elevator is available at no additional charge.

4.7. All deliveries are through the loading dock and must be scheduled two (2) weeks prior to delivery. The loading dock can be congested at times.

5. Installation

5.1. The contractor/vendor must be responsible for protecting the floors to and from the elevator and from the elevator to the workspace. Masonite is required for all floors as well as door jamb and corner protection. All transport carts and wheeled equipment must be checked and verified to ensure damage is not made by them. Any damage done to the space must be repaired within 90 days at the vendor’s expense.

6. Receive and Unload

6.1. If the contractor is unable to complete the assembly and placement of all unloaded items before the end of the workday, the Contractor will be responsible for moving these items to a secure location until the next available workday. The Contractor will be responsible for moving the items from the overnight storage site to its designated position in the building.

6.2. The contractor must verify and inspect all items. Any and all deficiencies (damage/overage/shortage) must be brought to the attention of the assigned POC in writing, preferably via email, immediately upon identification.

6.3. The contractor must store damaged items in the location designated by the POC. The Contractor must maintain a complete file of all documents relating to each discrepancy and copies of all Discrepancy Reports must be forwarded to the POC on a daily basis.

6.4. The contractor must repair or coordinate with the POC for the replacement of damaged, defective, or missing items

7. Assembly and final acceptance

7.1. The contractor must be responsible for all safety and security guidelines within the area in which work is being performed, including securing any contractor-owned tools or equipment, and any on-site storage being utilized.

7.2. The contractor must install all items in accordance with each requirement statement and basic component floorplan designed and provided by the contractor with each task order.

7.3. The contractor must uncrate all items received and perform all required assembly in accordance with the manufacturers’ instructions.

7.4. The contractor must prevent its personnel from entering any area other than the designated work area.

7.5. The contractor must maintain a means of egress within all designated work areas to comply with fire codes.

7.6. The contractor must inspect to ensure that the product(s) is free of surface dirt, clean and polished, free of defects, and that the installation is complete and ready for use.

7.7. The contractor must do a final walkthrough with POC and provide a punch list before releasing crew for the day.

7.8. Final Acceptance by the Government will not occur until all installed items have been wiped cleaned and debris/dust connected with installation is removed from the VA site.

8. Jobsite Cleanliness

8.1. The contractor must be responsible for the removal and disposal of all trash/debris connected with uncrating and assembling all items installed under this contract.

8.2. Recyclable cardboard products must be disposed of in accordance with applicable statutes, in respective containers. The contractor is responsible for providing trash containers at an offsite facility.

8.3. Packing materials must not be stored in the buildings for any period exceeding 24 hours.

8.4. The Contractor must ensure its personnel eat or drink only in designated areas.

8.5. Personal trash (food wrappers, drink containers, etc.) must be removed from the site daily by the Contractor.

9. Flu Vaccination and Tuberculosis Screening

9.1. Vendor must follow the following VHA Directive for Flu Vaccination and Tuberculosis Screening:

9.1.1. VHA Directive 1192 requires all health care personnel (HCP) to participate in the seasonal influenza prevention program and outlines the key implementation steps. Health care personnel is defined in VHA Directive 1192 as all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, paid and unpaid, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, students, researchers, volunteers and trainees who work in VA locations. HCP covered by the policy are expected to receive annual influenza vaccinations. Those HCP unable or unwilling to be vaccinated are required to wear a face mask throughout the influenza season. Masks are available at entrances throughout the medical center.

9.2. It is the responsibility of the vendor to ensure that all contracted staff are compliant with the requirements outlined in VHA Directive 1192. The contractor shall maintain the following documentation:

9.2.1. Documentation of vaccination, e.g., signed record of immunization from a healthcare provider or pharmacy, or a copy of medical records documenting a vaccination.

9.2.2. Completed Health Care Personnel Influenza Vaccination Form (Attachment B of VHA Directive 1192) if unwilling or unable to receive the vaccination.

9.2.3. Annual certification that all contract staff performing services at VA facilities are in compliance with VHA Directive 1192. This is to be submitted to Technical Point of Contact (POC).

10. Security

10.1. The following language from VA Handbook 6500.6 is required in this contract: Appendix C: Paragraphs #3a, #5h, #6a, #7a, #7d, #9(all)

10.2. The C&A requirements do not apply, and that a Security Accreditation Package is not required.

10.3. BAA is not required.

36C24423Q0217

10.4. NARA RM Contract Language Clause will be required in the contract if it will result in the creation and/ or deletion of new federal records.

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SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

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

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

C.1 IT CONTRACT SECURITY

VA INFORMATION AND INFORMATION SYSTEM SECURITY/PRIVACY

1. GENERAL

Contractors, contractor personnel, subcontractors, and subcontractor personnel shall be subject to the same Federal laws, regulations, standards, and VA Directives and Handbooks as VA and VA personnel regarding information and information system security.

3. VA INFORMATION CUSTODIAL LANGUAGE

a. Information made available to the contractor or subcontractor by VA for the performance or administration of this contract or information developed by the contractor/subcontractor in performance or administration of the contract shall be used only for those purposes and shall not be used in any other way without the prior written agreement of the VA. This clause expressly limits the contractor/subcontractor's rights to use data as described in Rights in Data - General, FAR 52.227-14(d) (1).

5. INFORMATION SYSTEM HOSTING, OPERATION, MAINTENANCE, OR USE

h. Bio-Medical devices and other equipment or systems containing media (hard drives, optical disks, etc.) with VA sensitive information must not be returned to the vendor at the end of lease, for trade-in, or other purposes. The options are:

(1) Vendor must accept the system without the drive;

(2) VA's initial medical device purchase includes a spare drive which must be installed in place of the original drive at time of turn-in; or

(3) VA must reimburse the company for media at a reasonable open market replacement cost at time of purchase.

(4) Due to the highly specialized and sometimes proprietary hardware and software associated with medical equipment/systems, if it is not possible for the VA to retain the hard drive, then;

(a) The equipment vendor must have an existing BAA if the device being traded in has sensitive information stored on it and hard drive(s) from the system are being returned physically intact; and

(b) Any fixed hard drive on the device must be non-destructively sanitized to the greatest extent possible without negatively impacting system operation. Selective clearing down to patient data folder level is recommended using VA approved and validated overwriting technologies/methods/tools. Applicable media sanitization specifications need to be pre-approved and described in the purchase order or contract.

(c) A statement needs to be signed by the Director (System Owner) that states that the drive could not be removed and that (a) and (b) controls above are in place and completed. The ISO needs to maintain the documentation.

6. SECURITY INCIDENT INVESTIGATION

a. The term "security incident" means an event that has, or could have, resulted in unauthorized access to, loss or damage to VA assets, or sensitive information, or an action that breaches VA security procedures. The contractor/ subcontractor shall immediately notify the COR and simultaneously, the designated ISO and Privacy Officer for the contract of any known or suspected security/privacy incidents, or any unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information, including that contained in system(s) to which the contractor/ subcontractor has access.

7. LIQUIDATED DAMAGES FOR DATA BREACH

a. Consistent with the requirements of 38 U.S.C. 5725, a contract may require access to sensitive personal information. If so, the contractor is liable to VA for liquidated damages in the event of a data breach or privacy incident involving any SPI the contractor/subcontractor processes or maintains under this contract.

d. Based on the determinations of the independent risk analysis, the contractor shall be responsible for paying to the VA liquidated damages in the amount of $37.50 per affected individual to cover the cost of providing credit protection services to affected individuals consisting of the following:

(1) Notification;

(2) One year of credit monitoring services consisting of automatic daily monitoring of at least 3 relevant credit bureau reports;

(3) Data breach analysis;

(4) Fraud resolution services, including writing dispute letters, initiating fraud alerts and credit freezes, to assist affected individuals to bring matters to resolution;

(5) One year of identity theft insurance with $20,000.00 coverage at $0 deductible; and

(6) Necessary legal expenses the subjects may incur to repair falsified or damaged credit records, histories, or financial affairs.

9. TRAINING

a. All contractor employees and subcontractor employees requiring access to VA information and VA information systems shall complete the following before being granted access to VA information and its systems:

(1) Sign and acknowledge (either manually or electronically) understanding of and responsibilities for compliance with the Contractor Rules of Behavior, Appendix E relating to access to VA information and information systems;

(2) Successfully complete the VA Cyber Security Awareness and Rules of Behavior training and annually complete required security training;

(3) Successfully complete the appropriate VA privacy training and annually complete required privacy training; and

(4) Successfully complete any additional cyber security or privacy training, as required for VA personnel with equivalent information system access [to be defined by the VA program official and provided to the contracting officer for inclusion in the solicitation document - e.g., any role-based information security training required in accordance with NIST Special Publication 800-16, Information Technology Security Training Requirements.]

b. The contractor shall provide to the contracting officer and/or the COR a copy of the training certificates and certification of signing the Contractor Rules of Behavior for each applicable employee within 1 week of the initiation of the contract and annually thereafter, as required.

c. Failure to complete the mandatory annual training and sign the Rules of Behavior annually, within the timeframe required, is grounds for suspension or termination of all physical or electronic access privileges and removal from work on the contract until such time as the training and documents are complete.

(End of Clause)

C.2 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
52.204-9
PERSONAL IDENTITY VERIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL
JAN 2011
52.204-13
SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE
OCT 2018
52.204-18
COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE MAINTENANCE
AUG 2020
52.212-4
CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES
NOV 2021
52.225-1
BUY AMERICAN—SUPPLIES
OCT 2022
52.227-14
RIGHTS IN DATA—GENERAL
MAY 2014
52.227-19
COMMERCIAL COMPUTER SOFTWARE LICENSE
DEC 2007
52.232-40
PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS
NOV 2021
852.204-70
PERSONAL IDENTITY VERIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL
MAY 2020

C.3 52.222-19 CHILD LABOR—COOPERATION WITH AUTHORITIES AND REMEDIES (JAN 2022) (JUL 2020) (DEVIATION)

(a) Applicability. This clause does not apply to the extent that the Contractor is supplying end products mined, produced, or manufactured in—

(1) Israel, and the anticipated value of the acquisition is $50,000 or more;

(2) Mexico, and the anticipated value of the acquisition is $92,319 or more; or

(3) Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Korea, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova, Montenegro, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Ukraine, or the United Kingdom and the anticipated value of the acquisition is $183,000 or more.

(b) Cooperation with Authorities. To enforce the laws prohibiting the manufacture or importation of products mined, produced, or manufactured by forced or indentured child labor, authorized officials may need to conduct investigations to determine whether forced or indentured child labor was used to mine, produce, or manufacture any product furnished under this contract. If the solicitation includes the provision 52.222-18, Certification Regarding Knowledge of Child Labor for Listed End Products, or the equivalent at 52.212-3(i), the Contractor agrees to cooperate fully with authorized officials of the contracting agency, the Department of the Treasury, or the Department of Justice by providing reasonable access to records, documents, persons, or premises upon reasonable request by the authorized officials.

(c) Violations. The Government may impose remedies set forth in paragraph (d) for the following violations:

(1) The Contractor has submitted a false certification regarding knowledge of the use of forced or indentured child labor for listed end products.

(2) The Contractor has failed to cooperate, if required, in accordance with paragraph (b) of this clause, with an investigation of the use of forced or indentured child labor by an Inspector General, Attorney General, or the Secretary of the Treasury.

(3) The Contractor uses forced or indentured child labor in its mining, production, or manufacturing processes.

(4) The Contractor has furnished under the contract end products or components that have been mined, produced, or manufactured wholly or in part by forced or indentured child labor. (The Government will not pursue remedies at paragraph (d)(2) or paragraph (d)(3) of this clause unless sufficient evidence indicates that the Contractor knew of the violation.)

(d) Remedies.

(1) The Contracting Officer may terminate the contract.

(2) The suspending official may suspend the Contractor in accordance with procedures in FAR Subpart 9.4.

(3) The debarring official may debar the Contractor for a period not to exceed 3 years in accordance with the procedures in FAR Subpart 9.4.

(End of Clause) C.4 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.

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

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

[X] 852.246–71, Rejected Goods.

[X] 852.273–70, Late Offers.

(b) All requests for quotations, solicitations, and contracts for commercial item services to be provided to beneficiaries must include the following clause: Not Applicable (End of Clause)

C.5 VAAR 852.212-71 GRAY MARKET ITEMS (APR 2020)

(a) No gray market or remanufactured items will be acceptable. Gray market items are Original Equipment Manufacturers’ (OEM) goods sold through unauthorized channels in direct competition with authorized distributors. This procurement is for new OEM medical equipment only for VA medical facilities.

(b) Vendor shall be an OEM, authorized dealer, authorized distributor or authorized reseller for the proposed equipment/system, verified by an authorization letter or other documents from the OEM. All software licensing, warranty and service associated with the equipment/system shall be in accordance with the OEM terms and conditions.

(End of Clause)

C.6 VAAR 852.212-72 GRAY MARKET AND COUNTERFEIT ITEMS (MAR 2020)

(a) No used, refurbished, or remanufactured supplies or equipment/parts shall be provided. This procurement is for new Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) items only. No gray market items shall be provided. Gray market items are OEM goods intentionally or unintentionally sold outside an authorized sales territory or sold by non-authorized dealers in an authorized sales territory.

(b) No counterfeit supplies or equipment/parts shall be provided. Counterfeit items include unlawful or unauthorized reproductions, substitutions, or alterations that have been mismarked, misidentified, or otherwise misrepresented to be an authentic, unmodified item from the original manufacturer, or a source with the express written authority of the original manufacturer or current design activity, including an authorized aftermarket manufacturer. Unlawful or unauthorized substitutions include used items represented as new, or the false identification of grade, serial number, lot number, date code, or performance characteristics.

(c) Vendor shall be an OEM, authorized dealer, authorized distributor or authorized reseller for the proposed equipment/system, verified by an authorization letter or other documents from the OEM. All software licensing, warranty and service associated with the equipment/system shall be in accordance with the OEM terms and conditions.

(End of Clause) C.7 VAAR 852.219-74 LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—MONITORING AND COMPLIANCE (JUL 2018)

(a) This solicitation includes FAR 52.219-4 Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns.

(b) Accordingly, any contract resulting from this solicitation is subject to the limitation on subcontracting requirements in 13 CFR 125.6, or the limitations on subcontracting requirements in the FAR clause, as applicable. The Contractor is advised that in performing contract administration functions, the Contracting Officer may use the services of a support contractor(s) retained by VA to assist in assessing the Contractor's compliance with the limitations on subcontracting or percentage of work performance requirements specified in the clause. To that end, the support contractor(s) may require access to Contractor's offices where the Contractor's business records or other proprietary data are retained and 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's compliance with the limitations on subcontracting or percentage of work performance requirement.

(End of Clause) C.8 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.9 VAAR 852.219-78 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SUPPLIES AND PRODUCTS (SEP 2021) (DEVIATION)

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

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

(i) [ ] In the case of a contract for supplies or products (other than from a non-manufacturer of such supplies), it will not pay more than 50% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not VIP-listed SDVOSBs as set forth in 852.219-10 or VOSBs as set forth in 852.219-11. Any work that a similarly situated VIP-listed subcontractor further subcontracts will count towards the 50% subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. Cost of materials are excluded and not considered to be subcontracted.

(ii) [ ] In the case of a contract for supplies from a nonmanufacturer, it will supply the product of a domestic small business manufacturer or processor, unless a waiver as described in 13 CFR 121.406(b)(5) is granted. The offeror understands that, as provided in 13 CFR 121.406(b)(7), such a waiver has no effect on requirements external to the Small Business Act, such as the Buy American Act or the Trade Agreements Act.

(2) Manufacturer or nonmanufacturer representation and certification. [Offeror fill-in—check each applicable box below. The offeror must select the applicable provision below, identifying itself as either a manufacturer or nonmanufacturer]:

(i) [ ] Manufacturer or producer. The offeror certifies that it is the manufacturer or producer of the end item being procured, and the end item is manufactured or produced in the United States, in accordance with paragraph (a)(1)(i).

(ii) [ ] Nonmanufacturer. The offeror certifies that it qualifies as a nonmanufacturer in accordance with the requirements of 13 CFR 121.406(b) and paragraph (a)(1)(ii). The offeror further certifies it meets each element below as required to qualify as a nonmanufacturer. [Offeror fill-in—check each box below.] [ ] The offeror certifies that it does not exceed 500 employees (or 150 employees for the Information Technology Value Added Reseller exception to NAICS code 541519, which is found at 13 CFR 121.201, footnote 18).

[ ] The offeror certifies that it is primarily engaged in the retail or wholesale trade and normally sells the type of item being supplied.

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