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

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SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

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

693-23-1-579-0019 36C24423Q0518 02-28-2023 Victoria Droz 814-418-3743 03-09-2023

12:00 PM

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36C244 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 4 James E Van Zandt VA Medical Center 2907 Pleasant Valley Blvd Altoona

PA

16602 X X 332215 750 Employees N/A X 36C693 Department of Veteran Affairs Wilkes-Barre VAMC 1111 East End Blvd Wilkes-Barre

PA

18711 36c244 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 4 Same as Block 9

Austin Payment Center Department of Veterans Affairs PO Box 149971 Austin

TX

78714-9971

(877) 353-9791

(512) 460-5429 See CONTINUATION Page Brand Name or Equal - Heat on Demand Activator Cart and Accessories.

Please see Section B and SOW for all items and specification Please be aware that failure to submit all documentation as required by this solicitation may result in immediate eliminate of consideration. See SOW for all requirements.

Quotes are due to Victoria.Droz@va.gov no later than 12:00 PM EST on Wednesday, March 8th, 2023.

Late quotes may not be accepted.

See CONTINUATION Page X X Victoria Droz Table of Contents

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

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

a. CONTRACTOR:

b. GOVERNMENT: Contracting Officer 36C244 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 4 James E Van Zandt VA Medical Center 2907 Pleasant Valley Blvd Altoona PA 16602

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

3. INVOICES: Invoices shall be submitted in arrears:

4. GOVERNMENT INVOICE ADDRESS: All Invoices from the contractor shall be submitted electronically in accordance with VAAR Clause 852.232-72 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests.

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

B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

BRAND NAME OR EQUAL - HEAT ON DEMAND ADVANTAGE RS+ ACTIVATOR,208-240 VOLT,ADV650+,ITEM # 14050

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 14050

BRAND NAME OR EQUAL - HEAT ON DEMAND ADVANTAGE INDUCTION BASE,SAPPHIRE,IHB26F,ITEM # 13734,12 PER CASE

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 13734

BRAND NAME OR EQUAL - RADIANCE HIGH PERFORMANCE DOME,SAPPHIRE,ALRD500,ITEM # 13738,12 PER CASE

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 13738

BRAND NAME OR EQUAL - ALLURE 8 OZ. INSULATED MUG,SAPPHIRE,ALM500,ITEM # 13741,48 PER CASE, GSA CONTRACT 47QSWA19D008U

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 13741

BRAND NAME OR EQUAL - ALLURE 8 OZ. ROUND INSULATED SOUP BOWL,SAPPHIRE,ALB500,ITEM # 13744,48 PER CASE,GSA CONTRACT 47QSWA19D008U

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 13744

BRAND NAME OR EQUAL - ALLURE 5 OZ. ROUND INSULATED SOUP BOWL,SAPPHIRE,ALC500,ITEM # 13747,48 PER CASE,GSA CONTRACT 47QSWA19D008U

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 13747

BRAND NAME OR EQUAL - ANTIBACTERIAL ROOM SERVICE TRAY,15" X 20",BLACK,RST1A-BK,ITEM # 14110,12 PER CASE

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 14110

BRAND NAME OR EQUAL - CHINA 9" ROUND ENTREE DISH,BRIGHT WHITE,NARROW RIM,D900,ITEM # 13320, 24 PER CASE

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 13320

BRAND NAME OR EQUAL - LID,VENTED,DISPOSABLE,WHITE (FITS 8OZ. INSULATED MUG,5OZ. INSULATED BOWL AND DIMENSION TUMBLERS),B42,ITEM # 11887, 2,000 PER CASE

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 11887

BRAND NAME OR EQUAL - LID,VENTED,DISPOSABLE,WHITE (FITS INSULATED 8 OZ & 12 OZ. BOWLS AND DIMENSIONS REUSABLE & DISPOSABLE BOWLS),B71,ITEM # 11854, 1,000 PER CASE

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 11854

BRAND NAME OR EQUAL - SC CART,10 TRAY EL,SPACE SAVING,5.25" TRAY SPACING,5" CASTERS,SC10E-525,ITEM # 13238

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 13238

BRAND NAME OR EQUAL - CADDY,BEVERAGE & CONDIMENT,STAINLESS STEEL,SC CART ACCESSORY (SC CARTS ONLY,BINS ORDERED SEPERATELY),SCA-CADDY,ITEM # 13609

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 13609

BRAND NAME OR EQUAL - CONDIMENT BIN,BLACK,5 3/8 X 4 X 3,SC/MD CART ACCESSORY (CLEAR LID AND DIVIDER SOLD SEPERATELY),SCA-CB543B,ITEM # 13628, 24 PER CASE

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 13628

BRAND NAME OR EQUAL - LID,CLEAR,CONDIMENT BIN CB543B,SC/MD CART ACCESSORY,SCA-CLCB,ITEM # 13629, 24 PER CASE,GSA CONTRACT 47QSWA19D008U

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 13629

BRAND NAME OR EQUAL - DIVIDER,CONDIMENT BIN CB543B,SC/MD CART ACCESSORY (BINS ORDERED SEPERATELY),SCA-DIVCB,ITEM # 13630, 6 PER CASE,GSA CONTRACT 47QSWA19D008U

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 13630

BRAND NAME OR EQUAL - RAIL,HOLD 3 CONDIMENT BINS,SC CART ACCESSORY (SC CARTS ONLY,CB543B BINS ORDERED SEPERATELY),SCA-RLCB,ITEM # 13610

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 13610

BRAND NAME OR EQUAL - SC CART,16 TRAY SL, 5.25" TRAY SPACING, 5" CASTERS,DRAIN,SC16S-525D,ITEM # 13825

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 13825

BRAND NAME OR EQUAL - DOME/BASE,WASH & STORAGE RACK,50 CAP,SR50,ITEM # 12571

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 12571

WHITE GLOVE,WITH LIFTGATE,ML122222.01 UNPACKING and SETUP

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: FRT

B.3 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center 1111 East End Blvd Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711

USA

570-824-3521 X27440 gladys.basila@va.gov

Page 1 of Page 1 of New Requirement for NFS Heat on Demand Activator, food delivery carts, condiment caddy with accessories and tray service supplies.

History/Background/Purpose: The Wilkes-Barre VAMC (Station 693) located at 1111 East End Boulevard, Wilkes-Barre PA 18711has a new requirement for: Our Nutrition and Food Service (NFS) has a new equipment request and is looking to procure one each Heat on Demand Advantage RS+ Activator along with the associated delivery carts, condiment caddies with accessories, dome rack and tray service dishware and supplies for service deliveries to the medical and long-term care (CLC) units.

Detailed Description: This request is for Brand name only or equal to The Aladdin Heat on Demand (HOD) Advantage RS + Induction Activator. The request is the primary piece of equipment needed to retain food temperature by heating bases that stay cool to the touch but will maintain food temperatures without a pre-heated plate for the new Room Service system.

All equipment and services are required to meet Federal, State, local regulations, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, National Restaurant Association Standards, and National Sanitation Foundation Standards.

Brand Name or Equal Requirements – Brand name for Reference: Aladdin Heat on Demand Advantage Activator ADV650+ with carts and accessories:

A. (1 each) Aladdin Heat on Demand Advantage RS + Activator, 208 volt

Salient characteristics:

a. 15-second heating cycle via induction heating plus has a space-saving compact design.

b. Heating cycle unaffected by voltage fluctuations

c. Keeps food at or above 140F for 53+ minutes without a pre-heated plate

d. Bases must fit standard 9-inch plates

e. 4 color LED display and alert for when base is ready for use

f. Visual and Audible indicator alert when ready

g. Advantage Bases stay cool to the touch

h. Energy saving Auto shut off

i. Error prevention logic system eliminates the guesswork for easy-to-use operations

j. Model # Aladdin: ADV650+, part # 14050

k. Construction Features:

a. Made of durable stainless steel built for commercial kitchen use.

b. 16.31 inches wide x 20.67 inches deep x 11.38 inches high, along with being 34 LBS.

c. 208 Volts/ 60 Hertz/ Three phase along with solid state electrical controls for enhanced readability.

d. Easy to clean and has removable washable air filters.

Warranty shall be included.

The contractor shall provide the standard 12- or 24-month warranty; with an option to purchase an extended warranty of 3-5 years that will cover all parts, labor, supplies, travel costs, and user support at no additional cost to Wilkes- Barre VAMC.

Brand Name or Equal Requirements: The following characteristics should be met for any equivalent items.

B. (10 cases of 12) Heat on Demand Advantage Pellet bases

a. Must be compatible with Heat on Demand system, induction base heating

b. Must accommodate standard 9-inch plate and dome

c. Base sides must stay cool to the touch; must be dishwasher safe and are reusable.

d. Color: Sapphire Blue or equal

e. Part number for reference: Aladdin IHB26F, part # 13734

C. (10 cases of 12) Radiance insulated entrée domes

a. Aladdin Radiance insulated entrée domes

b. Fits 9-inch bases

c. Made from durable material that resists scuffing, stains, and water spotting

d. Fully foam insulated, must be stackable

e. Color: Sapphire Blue or equal

f. Dishwasher safe

g. Part number for reference: Aladdin ALRD500

D. (4 cases of 48) Allure 8-ounce insulated mug/lid

a. Aladdin Allure insulated 8-ounce mug (48/CS)

b. Fully foam insulated

c. Dishwasher safe

d. Aladdin disposable, white lid, vented like B42

e. Part number for reference: Aladdin ALM500

E. (4 cases of 48) Allure 8-ounce insulated bowl/lid

a. Aladdin Allure insulated 8-ounce bowl

b. Fully foam insulated

c. Dishwasher safe

d. Part number for reference: Aladdin white lid, vented like B71

e. Part number for reference: Aladdin ALB500

F. (4 cases of 48) Allure 5-ounce insulated bowl/lid

G. (13 cases of 12) Room Service trays

e. Dishwasher safe

f. Stain, odor, and scratch resistant.

g. Part number for reference: Aladdin RST1BLK

H. (9 cases of 24) China round Plates 9”

a. 9” bright white plate with narrow rim

b. Dishwasher Safe

c. Part number for reference: Aladdin D900

I. (1 case of 2,000) Lid, Vented, Disposable, White

a. (Fits 8oz insulated mug, 5oz insulated bowl and Dimensions Tumblers)

b. Part number for reference: B42 J. (1 case of 1,000) Lid, Vented, Disposable, White

a. (Fits insulated 8oz. & 12oz. bowls and Dimensions Reusable & Disposable bowls)

b. Part number for reference: B71

K. (4 each) ALADDIN SC FOOD DELIVERY CART Food Delivery Cart Salient Characteristics: (4) Each

a. 10 tray delivery carts

b. 1 tray per shelf

c. No more than 62” high, 24” wide and 27” in length (small footprint)

d. 2 fixed and 2 swivel 5” castor wheels, bolted to unit

e. Stainless steel with full welded framing support

f. Door and corner bumpers

g. Removable tray supports

h. 270-degree door swing with catch

i. Decrease vibration and transport sounds

j. Ergonomic handles

k. No less than 4.5” between trays

l. Able to hold 15 x 20” trays.

m. Must work with Aladdin Cart Caddy to hook on the side of the food delivery cart for coffee service.

n. Space Saving 5.25” tray Spacing

o. Part number for reference: Aladdin: SC10E-525

L. (4 each) Caddy, Beverage & Condiment Cart.

a. Stainless Steel strong welded construction.

b. Each caddy (SCA-CADDY) holds two air-pots/carafes

c. Caddies include a built-in rail to attach up to three black plastic condiment storage bins (sold separately).

d. Easy to remove for cleaning – no tools required.

e. Created exclusively to mount ONLY on Aladdin SC Series Carts.

f. When mounted to these carts, Caddy extends 6" (15 cm) past cart bumper system. See specification sheet for additional information.

g. Part number for reference: MODEL # SCA-CADD

M. (1 case of 24) Condiment Bin

a. Black

b. 5 3/8 x 4 x 3”

c. SC/MD Cart accessory

d. Part number for reference: SCA-CB543B

N. (1 case of 24) Lid

a. Clear for Condiment Bin CB543B

b. SC/MD Cart accessory

c. Part number for reference: SCA-CLCB

O. (2 cases of 6) Divider

a. Divider for condiment bin CB543B.

b. SC/MD Cart accessory

c. Part number for reference: SCA-DIVCB

P. (1 each) Rail to hold condiment bins

a. holds 3 condiment bins CB-543B

b. SC Cart accessory

c. Part number for reference: SCA-RLCB

Q. (6 each) Food Delivery Cart Salient Characteristics: (6) Each

a. 16 tray delivery carts

b. 1 tray per shelf

c. No more than 60” high, 24” wide and 27” in length (small footprint)

d. Stainless steel with full welded framing support

e. 2 fixed and 2 swivel 5” castor wheels, bolted to unit

f. Door and corner bumpers

g. Removable tray supports

h. 270-degree door swing with catch

i. Decrease vibration and transport sounds

j. Ergonomic handles

k. No less than 4.5” between trays

l. Able to hold 15 x 20” trays.

m. Must work with Aladdin Cart Caddy to hook on the side of the food delivery cart for coffee service.

n. Part number for reference: Aladdin: SC16S-525D

R. (2 each) Dome and Induction base drying/storage rack

g. Length and Depth: Not greater than 23.5” x 23.5”

h. Approximately: 13.40” between racks.

I Castor 4-5” swivel castors with food pedal brakes

j. Part number for reference: Aladdin SR50

S. Freight Estimate, White Glove, with Liftgate White Glove should include:

a. Direct route on a dedicated truck

b. Removal of debris – this means anything related to shipping equipment, so if anything is still palletized/crated they will remove this and dispose of it off site

c. Driver and at least 1 laborer will offload

d. Delivery to requested location within the facility, up or down floors only with freight elevator

e. Delivery date/time can be requested – and obliged within reason

f. Liftgate as needed

Contractor Furnished Services: The contractor shall perform in a professional, cooperative, and workman like manner. All equipment and services are required to meet Federal, State, local regulations, the National Electric Code, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Food and Drug Administration Food Code, National Restaurant Association Standards, and National Sanitation Foundation Standards. Specific contractor responsibilities are listed below:

· Contractor will install, set up, and commission the kitchen equipment.

· Contractor will ensure that units are in good working condition.

· Contractor will provide staff training.

· Contractor will provide items and quantities as listed.

Delivery Requirement: Delivery accepted at VAMC 1111 East End Blvd, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711 (Warehouse). Weekdays 8:00am – 4:00pm, excluding any government holidays Warehouse Supervisor is Kaitlyn Varneke, phone 570-824-3521 x 27179

Delivery requested by April 1, 2023 or 30 days ARO, facility shall accept order when available. If delivery cannot be met, please indicate lead time within quote submissions

Questions and Quoting: All quotes must be received no later than Wednesday 3/8/2023 at 12:00 PM EST and shall be submitted to Victoria.Droz@va.gov. For full consideration please include the following information:

· Pricing

· Brochure/Spec Sheet

· Delivery Lead Time

· Applicable Letter of Authorization from OEM

Failure to submit the above document may result in elimination from consideration. Late quotes may not be accepted.

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 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)

C.2 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.

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

[X] 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.

[X] 852.246–71, Rejected Goods.

[] 852.246–72, Frozen Processed Foods.

[X] 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)

C.3 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.4 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 Clause)

C.5 VAAR 852.247-71 DELIVERY LOCATION (OCT 2018)

Shipment of deliverable items, other than reports, shall be to:

Department of Veteran Affairs Wilkes-Barre VAMC 1111 East End Blvd

Wilkes-Barre PA 18711 (End of Clause) (End of Addendum to 52.212-4)

C.6 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (DEC 2022)

(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 products and commercial services:

(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 (NOV 2021) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115–91).

(3) 52.204–25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (NOV 2021) (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 products and commercial services:

[] (1) 52.203–6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (JUN 2020), with Alternate I (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 4655).

[] (2) 52.203–13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (NOV 2021) (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. (NOV 2021) (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) 52.219–3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

[] (12) 52.219–4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (OCT 2022) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

[] (13) [Reserved] [X] (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 2022) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

[] (17)(i) 52.219–9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (OCT 2022) (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 (SEP 2021) 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 (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C. 657s).

[] (20) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages—Subcontracting Plan (SEP 2021) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

[] (21) 52.219–27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C. 657f).

[X] (22) (i) 52.219–28, Post-Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (OCT 2022) (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 Concerns (OCT 2022) (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 (OCT 2022) (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) l(26) 52.219–33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (SEP 2021) (15 U.S.C. 657s).

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

[X] (28) 52.222–19, Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (DEC 2022) (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.

[] (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.

[] (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 (NOV 2021) (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 (MAY 2022). (E. O. 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial products or commercial services as prescribed in FAR 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.

[X] (48)(i) 52.225-1, Buy American—Supplies (OCT 2022) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).

[] (ii) Alternate I (OCT 2022) of 52.225–1.

[] (49)(i) 52.225-3, Buy American—Free Trade Agreements—Israeli Trade Act (DEC 2022) (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), Public Law 103-182, 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, 110-138, 112-41, 112-42, and 112-43.

[] (ii) Alternate I [Reserved].

[] (iii) Alternate II (DEC 2022) of 52.225-3.

[] (iv) Alternate III (JAN 2021) of 52.225-3.

[] (v) Alternate IV (OCT 2022) of 52.225-3.

[] (50) 52.225–5, Trade Agreements (DEC 2022) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).

[X] (51) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (FEB 2021) (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. Subtitle A, Part V, Subpart G 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).

[X] (55) 52.229–12, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (FEB 2021).

[] (56) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 3805).

[] (57) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 3805).

[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 (NOV 2021) (46 U.S.C. 55305 and 10 U.S.C. 2631).

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

[] (iii) Alternate II (NOV 2021) 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 products and commercial services:

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

[] (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).

[] (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).

[] (7) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (JAN 2022).

[] (8) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2022) (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 products or commercial services. 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 (NOV 2021) (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 (NOV 2021) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115–91).

(iv) 52.204–25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (NOV 2021) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115–232).

(v) 52.219–8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (OCT 2022) (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 (NOV 2021) (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 (MAY 2022) (E. O. 12989).

(xvii) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (JAN 2022).

(xviii) 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2022) (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. Subtitle A, Part V, Subpart G 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 (NOV 2021) (46 U.S.C. 55305 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 products and commercial services a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations.

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SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS

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VHA Supplemental Contract Requirements for Combatting COVID-19

1. Contractor employees who work in or travel to VHA locations must comply with the following:

a. Documentation requirements:

1) If fully vaccinated, contractors shall show proof of vaccination.

i. NOTE: Acceptable proof of vaccination includes a signed record of immunization from a health care provider or pharmacy, a copy of the COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card (CDC Form MLS-319813_r, published on September 3, 2020), or a copy of medical records documenting the vaccination.

2) If unvaccinated, contractors shall show negative COVID-19 test results dated within three calendar days prior to desired entry date. Test must be approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for emergency use or full approval. This includes tests available by a doctor’s order or an FDA approved over-the-counter test that includes an affiliated telehealth service.

3) Documentation cited in this section shall be digitally or physically maintained on each contractor employee while in a VA facility and is subject to inspection prior to entry to VA facilities and after entry for spot inspections by Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs) or other hospital personnel.

4) Documentation will not be collected by the VA; contractors shall, at all times, adhere to and ensure compliance with federal laws designed to protect contractor employee health information and personally identifiable information.

2. Contractor employees are subject to daily screening for COVID-19 and may be denied entry to VA facilities if they fail to pass screening protocols. As part of the screening process contractors may be asked screening questions found on the COVID-19 Screening Tool. Check regularly for updates.

a. Contractor employees who work away from VA locations, but who will have direct contact with VA patients shall self-screen utilizing the COVID-19 Screening Tool, in advance, each day that they will have direct patient contact and in accordance with their person or persons who coordinate COVID-19 workplace safety efforts at covered contractor workplaces. Contractors shall, at all times, adhere to and ensure compliance with federal laws designed to protect contractor employee health information and personally identifiable information.

3. Contractor must immediately notify their COR or Contracting Officer if contract performance is jeopardized due to contractor employees being denied entry into VA Facilities.

1. For indefinite delivery contracts: Contractor agrees to comply with VHA Supplemental Contract Requirements for any task or delivery orders issued prior to this modification when performance has already commenced.

Last Updated on Tuesday, February 28, 2023

SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES 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:

E.1 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

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

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E.2 52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021) The Offeror shall not complete the representation at paragraph (d)(1) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it ‘‘does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument’’ in paragraph (c)(1) in the provision at 52.204–26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation, or in paragraph (v)(2)(i) of the provision at 52.212–3, Offeror Representations and Certifications–Commercial Products and Commercial Services.