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This solicitation requests offers for specialized office furniture for maintenance shops at a Department of Veterans Affairs medical center. Products requested include workbenches, storage units, cabinets, and related accessories. Offerors must provide pricing, delivery schedules, product specifications and warranties, installation plans, and certifications of compliance with various federal requirements. Responses are due no later than January 3, 2024.

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36C24424Q0186

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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

646-24-1-5043-0002 36C24424Q0186 12-20 -2023 Nathan Lohr 412-628-3595 01-03-2024 16:00

EST

36C244 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 4 1010 Delafield Road Pittsburgh PA 15240 X X 337214 1100 Employees N/A X 36C646 H.J. Heinz III VA Medical Center 1010 Delafield Road Pittsburgh PA 15240 36C244

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

LISTA STORAGE CABINETS/SYSTEM - BRAND NAME

SEE SECTION B FOR ALL ITEMS AND SPECIFICATIONS.

PLEASE BE ADVISED FAILURE TO SUBMIT ALL DOCUMENTATION

AS REQUIRED MAY RESULT IN IMMEDIATE ELIMINATION.

RESPONSES ARE DUE TO NATHAN LOHR AT NATHAN.LOHR@VA.GOV

NOT LATER THAN 4 PM (1600) EST ON JANUARY 3RD, 2024.

LATE QUOTES MAY NOT BE

ACCEPTED.

See CONTINUATION Page X X Victoria Droz 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 SCHEDULE10
ITEM INFORMATION10
B.3 DELIVERY SCHEDULE11
SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES13
C.1 VAAR 852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS (NOV 2018)13
C.2 VAAR 852.242-71 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER (OCT 2020)14
C.3 VAAR 852.247-71 DELIVERY LOCATION (OCT 2018)14
C.4 VAAR 852.247-73 PACKING FOR DOMESTIC SHIPMENT (OCT 2018)15
C.5 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)15
C.6 VAAR 852.203-70 COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING (MAY 2018)15
C.7 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2023)15
SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS24
SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS25
E.1 52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)25
E.2 52.204-26 COVERED TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES—REPRESENTATION (OCT 2020)28
E.3 52.225-2 BUY AMERICAN CERTIFICATE (OCT 2022)28
E.4 52.225-18 PLACE OF MANUFACTURE (AUG 2018)29
E.5 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)30
E.6 52.212-2 EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2021)30
E.7 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2023)31

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, Nathan Lohr, 36C244 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 4 1010 Delafield Road Pittsburgh, PA 15240

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[]

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.

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

AMENDMENT NO
DATE

VETERAN AFFAIRS MEDICAL CENTER, Pittsburgh, PA

STATEMENT OF WORK

1.0 GENERAL SCOPE

The government is in the process of acquiring specialized office furniture for our Maintenance and Repair Shops for the Heinz Campus in Aspinwall PA as well as labor support to install the new furniture. Product will be delivered to our Heinz Campus location as specified in this document.

A brief overview of the requirements:

Building 49 – Facilities Provide new workbenches and storage units for the Maintenance Shops

i. M&R Shops

1. Plumbing ***All specifications as noted in Section 3.0 Product

2.0 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

The contractor shall provide and be responsible for the technical assistance, development, and generation of final specifications.

The contractor shall comply with the following:

a. Coordinate and provide project management of all products and services to manage, order, ship, deliver and install new furniture from the manufacturer until final acceptance by Rochelle Landowski, rochelle.landowski@va.gov

b. Contractor shall place all orders, track orders, schedule deliveries and coordinate trucks with the manufacture for manufacturing and delivery according to VA project schedule.

c. Contractor shall provide all necessary materials, equipment, labor, supervision, and management to: (A) coordinate delivery; (B) load and unload; (C) place/install items in designated rooms/locations; (D) assemble items as required; (E) secure as designated; and (F) properly dispose of all associated packing/crating materials outside the VA premises.

d. Upon award, the VA will require a copy of the bill of materials. A project manager or project designer and installation foreman must be onsite during installation.

e. Provide maintenance manuals for all products specified.

f. Contractor and any sub-contractor working for the contractor shall comply with all regulations in reference to OSHA, COVID-19 guidelines and VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System Medical Center Requirements (Attachment C)

g. Contractor and any sub-contractor working for the contractor in performance of this contract must provide neat, clean and well-groomed personnel. Appropriate and professional attire shall be worn at all times. Athletic and athletic-style garments (i.e. jogging suits, sweat suits, running short, T-shirts) shall not be worn by contractors or their employees. Steel-toed shoes recommended. Hard hats or other protective gear may be required in some areas of the hospital.

h. Contractor and any sub-contractor are expected to use appropriate language. Obscene language is not permitted, and all individuals are expected to be courteous. This requirement includes any conversation that can be overheard on federal property. There is a zero-tolerance policy for sexual harassment (implied, verbal, suggestive or physical).

i. Contractor shall follow the following VHA Directive for Flu Vaccination and Tuberculosis Screening:

(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.

(2) It is the responsibility of the contractor to ensure that all contract staff are compliant with the requirements outlined in VHA Directive 1192. The contractor shall maintain the following documentation:

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

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

(c) Annual certification that all contract staff performing services at VA facilities are in compliance with VHA Directive 1192. This is to be submitted to Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

(3) VHA Directive 2011-036 requires that all contractors must certify annually to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) that all contractor employees working at VA facilities have a documented screening for latent tuberculosis within the last 12 months. If screening for latent tuberculosis is positive, clearance from a physician is required prior to working at VAPHS. Contractor employees that fail to meet this requirement will not be permitted to work at VAPHS facilities and may be asked to leave VAPHS property without notice until the requirement is met.

3.0 PRODUCT

· Product is to match existing Lista Systems for workshops.

Basic Product Design:

Beechwood Top Made of Steam beech beams, glued, waterproof and with beveled edges.

Sanded, oiled and waxed surface.

Extremely resilient, splash-proof, dirt repellent and largely impervious to oil and grease.

12 Gauge Steel Bases / Cabinets / Shelves and accessories Cabinets Housing load capacity1100lbs Finish is protected against dirt, liquids, and mechanical load through closed housing with impact abrasion-resistant surfaces.

Interior load capacity: 220lbs per shelf / 110lbs per drawer Cabinets need to be customizable for their usage.

Single drawer blocking mechanism for heavy-duty cabinets with retracting doors to prevent the cabinet from tipping over.

Housing and drawers need to be variably partitioned.

10 Year Guarantee WB1 –‘L’ Shaped Workbench – Quantity 1 Overall Size: 30”D x 240”W x 144”Wx 36” H Surface – Beechwood Top 50MM Qty 2: HT120 Hardwood Top – 120 x 30 x 1 ¾” Qty 1: HT-144x30x1/75 Hardwood Top – 114” x 30” x 1.75” Qty 1: SP Splice Plate Kit Cabinet A

SCU1915AL PRECONFIGURED CABINET

Qty 4

0200HOUSING -ST0200
SL10LOCK CYL, 1 KEY ()
40DRAWER - ST40
LD4088LD 88 FOR DRAWER 40
40DRAWER ST40
LD4088LD 88 FOR DRAWER 40
40DRAWER ST40
LD4088LD 88 FOR DRAWER 40
40DRAWER ST40
LD4088LD 88 FOR DRAWER 40
40DRAWER-ST40
LD4088LD 88 FOR DRAWER 40

Cabinet B

SCU1920AL PRECONFIGURED CABINET

Qty 5

0200HOUSING - ST0200
SL10LOCK CYL, 1 KEY ()
50DRAWER ST50
LD50108LD 108 FOR DRAWER 50
50DRAWER - ST50
LD50108LD 108 FOR DRAWER 50
50DRAWER - ST50
LD50108LD 108 FOR DRAWER 50
50DRAWER - ST50
LD50108LD 108 FOR DRAWER 50

Cabinet C

VIDMAR CABINET, CONSISTING OF: 495 1

Qty 1

XW0200HOUSING - XW0200Qty. 1
SL10LOCK CYL, 1 KEY ()Qty. 1
XW30DRAWER - XW30Qty. 1
LDXW30XW108 LD XW108 FOR DRAWER XW30Qty. 1
XW40DRAWER - XW40Qty. 3
LDXW40XW1010 LD XW1010 FOR DRAWER XW40Qty. 3
* XW50DRAWER - XW50Qty. 1
LDXW50XW1016 LD XW1016 FOR DRAWER XW50Qty. 1

Vidmar Misc Items, Consisting of:

BL2001 BENCH LEG ST 200 Qty . 1

4.0 KICKOFF MEETING

The prime contractor(s) shall participate in a kickoff meeting within (10) days of task order issuance, virtually or in person at the VA Heinz campus. Time and date will be determined by the VA point of contact, Rochelle Landowski / Rochelle.landowski@va.gov.

5.0 SUBMISSION OF QUESTIONS

All questions must be received by January 2nd, 2024 at 12pm (1200) EST. All questions submitted for this solicitation must be sent electronically to the following email address: Nathan.lohr@va.gov. Questions received after January 2nd, 2024 at 12 pm (1200) EST may be addressed at the discretion of the Contracting Officer.

6.0 SUBMISSION OF QUOTATION

The contractor shall submit complete emailed electronic portable document format (pdf) or Microsoft Excel (xls) format of:

a. Complete manufacturer’s product specifications

b. Bill of materials tagged by CLIN/room number/department, etc.

c. Quantity of man hours for labor/installation

d. Product literature and warranty information

e. Physical finish samples (to match existing product)

f. Price quote with separate lines for labor/installation and any fees.

g. Lead time on manufacturing, shipping and installation.

h. Letter of Authorization Quotes are due to the Contract Specialist, Nathan Lohr, no later than 4pm (1600) EST on January 3rd, 2024.

DELIVERY, INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL OF EXISTING FURNITURE

Delivery and installation of existing furniture 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.

For furniture delivery, the combination freight/passenger elevator is available at no additional charge during normal business hours, which are 7:00am to 3:30pm Monday through Friday.

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

For installation, the contractor/vendor is 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 furniture vendor’s expense.

Equipment contractor must provide and use:

1) HEPA drills

2) HEPA Shop-Vac

3) Hammer drill

4) Moving equipment Deliveries must be scheduled through the interior design office 2 Weeks before installation.

B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

ITEM NUMBER
DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES
QUANTITY
UNIT
UNIT PRICE
AMOUNT
2.00
EA
__________________
__________________

Surface - Beechwood Top 50MM o Qty 2: HT120 Hardwood Top - 120 x 30 x 1 "

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: HT120

1.00
EA
__________________
__________________

Surface - Beechwood Top 50MM o Qty 1: HT-114x30x1/75 Hardwood Top - 114" x 30" x 1.75"

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: HT-114

1.00
EA
__________________
__________________

SP Splice Plate Kit

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: SP

4.00
EA
__________________
__________________

Cabinet A o SCU1915AL PRECONFIGURED CABINET ? Qty 4 0200 HOUSING -ST0200 SL10 LOCK CYL, 1 KEY () 40 DRAWER - ST40 LD4088 LD 88 FOR DRAWER 40 40 DRAWER ST40 LD4088 LD 88 FOR DRAWER 40 40 DRAWER ST40 LD4088 LD 88 FOR DRAWER 40 40 DRAWER ST40 LD4088 LD 88 FOR DRAWER 40 40 DRAWER-ST40 LD4088 LD 88 FOR DRAWER 40

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: SCU1915AL

5.00
EA
__________________
__________________

Cabinet B o SCU1920AL PRECONFIGURED CABINET ? Qty 5 0200 HOUSING - ST0200 SL10 LOCK CYL, 1 KEY () 50 DRAWER ST50 LD50108 LD 108 FOR DRAWER 50 50 DRAWER - ST50 LD50108 LD 108 FOR DRAWER 50 50 DRAWER - ST50 LD50108 LD 108 FOR DRAWER 50 50 DRAWER - ST50 LD50108 LD 108 FOR DRAWER 50

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: SCU1920AL

1.00
EA
__________________
__________________

Cabinet C o VIDMAR CABINET, CONSISTING OF: 495 1 $ 1,984.05 $ 1,984.05 ? Qty 1 XW0200 HOUSING - XW0200 Qty. 1 SL10 LOCK CYL, 1 KEY () Qty. 1 XW30 DRAWER - XW30 Qty. 1 LDXW30XW108 LD XW108 FOR DRAWER XW30 Qty. 1 XW40 DRAWER - XW40 Qty. 3 LDXW40XW1010 LD XW1010 FOR DRAWER XW40 Qty. 3 * XW50 DRAWER - XW50 Qty. 1 LDXW50XW1016 LD XW1016 FOR DRAWER XW50 Qty. 1 LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: Custom Vid

1.00
EA
__________________
__________________

BL2001 BENCH LEG ST 200

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: BL2001

1.00
LT
__________________
__________________

Delivery and INstallation

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: D\T\I

GRAND TOTAL
__________________

B.3 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

ITEM NUMBER
SHIPPING INFORMATION
QUANTITY
DELIVERY DATE
0001
SHIP TO:
H.J. Heinz III VA Medical Center

1010 Delafield Road Pittsburgh, PA 15240 1005

2.00
Standard Lead Time
MARK FOR:
Rochelle Landowski

412.822.3204 rochelle.landowski@va.gov

FOB:
DESTINATION
0002
SHIP TO:
SAME AS CLIN 0001

1.00

0003
SHIP TO:
SAME AS CLIN 0001

1.00

0004
SHIP TO:
SAME AS CLIN 0001

4.00

0005
SHIP TO:
SAME AS CLIN 0001

5.00

0006
SHIP TO:
SAME AS CLIN 0001

1.00

0007
SHIP TO:
SAME AS CLIN 0001

1.00

0008
SHIP TO:
SAME AS CLIN 0001

1.00

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SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

FAR Number
Title
Date
52.212-4
CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES
NOV 2023

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 VAAR 852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS (NOV 2018)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(End of Clause)

C.2 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.3 VAAR 852.247-71 DELIVERY LOCATION (OCT 2018)

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

H.J. Heinz III VA Medical Center

1010 Delafield Road Pittsburgh PA 15240 (End of Clause)

C.4 VAAR 852.247-73 PACKING FOR DOMESTIC SHIPMENT (OCT 2018)

Material shall be packed for shipment in such a manner that will insure acceptance by common carriers and safe delivery at destination. Containers and closures shall comply with regulations of carriers as applicable to the mode of transportation.

(End of Clause)

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

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

https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far https://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/

(End of Clause)

FAR Number
Title
Date
52.204-13
SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE
OCT 2018
52.204-18
COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE MAINTENANCE
AUG 2020
52.229-11
TAX ON CERTAIN FOREIGN PROCUREMENTS—NOTICE AND REPRESENTATION
JUN 2020

C.6 VAAR 852.203-70 COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING (MAY 2018)

The Contractor shall not make reference in its commercial advertising to Department of Veterans Affairs contracts in a manner that states or implies the Department of Veterans Affairs approves or endorses the Contractor’s products or services or considers the Contractor’s products or services superior to other products or services.

(End of Clause)

FAR Number
Title
Date
852.246-71
REJECTED GOODS
OCT 2018

(End of Addendum to 52.212-4)

C.7 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2023)

(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) 52.232–40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (MAR 2023) (31 U.S.C. 3903 and 10 U.S.C. 3801).

(6) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (AUG 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).

(7) 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.)

[] (4) 52.203–17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (NOV 2023) (41 U.S.C. 4712); this clause does not apply to contracts of DoD, NASA, the Coast Guard, or applicable elements of the intelligence community—see FAR 3.900(a).

[] (5) 52.204–10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (JUN 2020) (Pub. L. 109–282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

[] (6) [Reserved] [] (7) 52.204–14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (OCT 2016) (Pub. L. 111–117, section 743 of Div. C).

[] (8) 52.204–15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (OCT 2016) (Pub. L. 111–117, section 743 of Div. C).

[X] (9) 52.204–27, Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (JUN 2023) (Section 102 of Division R of Pub. L. 117–328).

[] (10) 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).

[] (11) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (OCT 2018) (41 U.S.C. 2313).

[] (12) [Reserved] [] (13) 52.219–3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

[] (14) 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).

[] (15) [Reserved] [X] (16)(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.

[] (17)(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.

[] (18) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (SEP 2023) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

[] (19)(i) 52.219–9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (SEP 2023) (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 2023) of 52.219–9.

[] (20)(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.

[] (21) 52.219–14, Limitations on Subcontracting (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C. 657s).

[] (22) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages—Subcontracting Plan (SEP 2021) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

[] (23) 52.219–27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C. 657f).

[X] (24) (i) 52.219–28, Post-Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (SEP 2023) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).

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

[] (25) 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)).

[] (26) 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)).

[] (27) 52.219-32, Orders Issued Directly Under Small Business Reserves (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

[] (28) l(26) 52.219–33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (SEP 2021) (15 U.S.C. 657s).

[] (29) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (JUN 2003) (E.O. 11755).

[X] (30) 52.222–19, Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (DEC 2022) (E.O. 13126).

[X] (31) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015).

[X] (32)(i) 52.222–26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016) (E.O. 11246).

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

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

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

[X] (34)(i) 52.222–36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020) (29 U.S.C. 793).

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

[] (35) 52.222–37, Employment Reports on Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

[] (36) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (DEC 2010) (E.O. 13496).

[X] (37)(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).

[] (38) 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.)

[] (39)(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.)

[] (40) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

[] (41) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

[] (42)(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.

[] (43)(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.

[] (44) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (MAY 2020) (42 U.S.C. 8259b).

[] (45)(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] (46) 52.223–18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (JUN 2020) (E.O. 13513).

[] (47) 52.223-20, Aerosols (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

[] (48) 52.223-21, Foams (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

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

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

[X] (50)(i) 52.225-1, Buy American—Supplies (OCT 2022) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).

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

[] (51)(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.

[] (52) 52.225–5, Trade Agreements (DEC 2022) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).

[X] (53) 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).

[] (54) 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).

[] (55) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (NOV 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

[] (56) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (NOV 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

[X] (57) 52.229–12, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (FEB 2021).

[] (58) 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).

[] (59) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 3805).

[X] (60) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management (OCT 2018) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

[] (61) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Other than System for Award Management (JUL 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

[] (62) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (MAY 2014) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

[] (63) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (AUG 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

[] (64) 52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (JAN 2017)(15 U.S.C. 637(d)(13)).

[] (65)(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) 52.203–17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (NOV 2023) (41 U.S.C. 4712).

(iii) 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)).

(iv) 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).

(v) 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).

(vi) 52.204–27, Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (JUN 2023) (Section 102 of Division R of Pub. L. 117–328).

(vii) 52.219–8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (SEP 2023) (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.

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

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

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

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

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

(xiii) 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.

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

(xv)(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).

(xvi) 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).

(xvii) 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).

(xviii) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (MAY 2022) (E. O. 12989).

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

(xx) 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2022) (E.O. 13706).

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

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

(xxii) 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).

(xxiii) 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.

(xxiv) 52.232–40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (MAR 2023) (31 U.S.C. 3903 and 10 U.S.C. 3801). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (c) of 52.232–40.

(xxv) 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 E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

FAR Number
Title
Date
52.212-1
INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES
SEP 2023

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 52.204-24 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. The Offeror shall not complete the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it ‘‘does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services’’ in paragraph (c)(2) of the provision at 52.204–26, or in paragraph (v)(2)(ii) of the provision at 52.212–3.

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision— Backhaul, covered telecommunications equipment or services, critical technology, interconnection arrangements, reasonable inquiry, roaming, and substantial or essential component have the meanings provided in the clause 52.204–25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(b) Prohibition. (1) Section 889(a)(1)(A) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115–232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2019, from procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to—

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(2) Section 889(a)(1)(B) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115–232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2020, from entering into a contract or extending or renewing a contract with an entity that uses any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. This prohibition applies to the use of covered telecommunications equipment or services, regardless of whether that use is in performance of work under a Federal contract. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to—

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(c) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for “covered telecommunications equipment or services.”

(d) Representations. The Offeror represents that—

(1) It [ ] will, [ ] will not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract or other contractual instrument resulting from this solicitation. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(1) of this section if the Offeror responds “will’’ in paragraph (d)(1) of this section; and

(2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry, for purposes of this representation, the Offeror represents that— It [ ] does, [ ] does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or use any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(2) of this section if the Offeror responds “does’’ in paragraph (d)(2) of this section.

(e) Disclosures. (1) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded “will’’ in the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i) For covered equipment—

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or a distributor, if known);

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(ii) For covered services—

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the Product Service Code (PSC) of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(2) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded “does’’ in the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i) For covered equipment—

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the OEM or a distributor, if known);

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

(ii) For covered services—

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the PSC of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

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