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This is a Request for Quote (RFQ) issued by the VA Network Contracting Office 4 for a brand-name-only requirement for Neuronetics NeuroStar Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) treatment sessions and preventative maintenance at the Lebanon VA Medical Center. The 5-year IDIQ contract will run from April 3, 2025 through April 2, 2030, with an estimated quantity of 800 treatment sessions per year plus annual preventative maintenance services for Unit 3086. The solicitation is unrestricted under NAICS code 621330 with a size standard of $9 million.

Quotes are due by January 30, 2025 at 4:00 PM EST, with questions due by January 24, 2025. The contractor must provide electronic delivery of treatment session links within 30 days of award and perform preventative maintenance including cleaning, calibration, software diagnostics, and repairs during normal business hours (8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Monday-Friday). Award will be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis. Technical acceptability requires vendors to be authorized Neuronetics resellers. The government will place task orders annually, with payment made monthly in arrears for completed and accepted work. The requirement supports the Lebanon VAMC's outpatient Behavioral Health and Sciences clinic, which has operated this TMS system since 2019.

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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

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

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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

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30a. SIGNATURE 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

36C24425Q0286 01-23-2025 David Santiago, david.santiago2@va.gov 412-822-3746 01-30-2025 4pm

EST

36C244 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 4 1010 Delafield Road Pittsburgh, PA 15215 X Y 621330 $9 Million N/A X Lebanon VA Medical Center 1700 South Lincoln Ave.

Lebanon, PA. 17042 Aimee Yiengst, 717-272-6621x5611 aimee.yiengst@va.gov 36C244 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 4 1010 Delafield Road Pittsburgh, PA 15215

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

(877) 353-9791

(512) 460-5429 See CONTINUATION Page This is a Brand Name Only, five (5)-year IDIQ requirement solicitation for the Neuronetics Inc., NeuroStar Trans-cranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) Treatment Sessions, and Preventative Maintenance for the Lebanon VAMC outpatient Behavioral Health and Sciences clinic.

This solicitation is being issued in accordance with

FAR

Part 13.5. Any reference to FAR Part 15 is unintended and should be clarified with the Contacting Officer.

Schedule on page 4.

Statement of Work

(SOW

) page 6 Instructions to Vendors 20 Contractor shall comply with all applicable wage & hour laws and is responsible for the correct wage titles.

See CONTINUATION Page X X Jacob Silbaugh Contracting Officer 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 SCHEDULE4
ITEM INFORMATION4
B.3 STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)6
SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES11
C.1 52.216-18 ORDERING (AUG 2020)11
C.2 52.216-19 ORDER LIMITATIONS (OCT 1995)12
C.3 52.216-22 INDEFINITE QUANTITY (OCT 1995)12
C.4 VAAR 852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS (NOV 2018)13
C.5 VAAR 852.242-71 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER (OCT 2020)14
C.6 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)14
C.7 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2024)15
SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS19
SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS20
E.1 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO VENDORS — COMMERCIAL ITEM SEP 202120
E.2 52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)21
E.3 52.204-29 FEDERAL ACQUISITION SUPPLY CHAIN SECURITY ACT ORDERS—REPRESENTATION AND DISCLOSURES (DEC 2023)24
E.4 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)25
E.5 VAAR 852.233-71 ALTERNATE PROTEST PROCEDURE (OCT 2018)26
E.6 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)26
E.7 VAAR 852.215-72 NOTICE OF INTENT TO RE-SOLICIT (OCT 2019)26
E.8 VAAR 852.233-70 PROTEST CONTENT/ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION (OCT 2018)26
E.9 VAAR 852.203-70 COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING (MAY 2018)27
E.10 VAAR 852.212-71 GRAY MARKET AND COUNTERFEIT ITEMS (FEB 2023)27
E.11 VAAR 852.212-72 GRAY MARKET AND COUNTERFEIT ITEMS— INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MAINTENANCE ALLOWING OTHER-THAN-NEW PARTS (FEB 2023)28
E.12 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (MAY 2024)28

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 David Santiago Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 4 1010 Delafield Road Pittsburgh, PA 15215

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

[X]
52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System For Award Management, or
[]
52.232-36, Payment by Third Party

3. INVOICES: Invoices shall be submitted in arrears:

a. Quarterly[]
b. Semi-Annually[]
c. Other[X] Monthly in arrears, upon completion of services.

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

Austin Payment Center http://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS: The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the Solicitation numbered and dated as follows:

AMENDMENT NO
DATE

***Quantities below are estimates only. Estimated Quantities are based on a five-year ordering period. The ordering period will run from 04/03/2025 – 04/02/2030. Task orders will be issued annually, contractor shall only be paid for completed and accepted work by the VA. The individual unit prices will be utilized for ordering periods.

*Note 1 - Estimated quantities below are not fixed. Actual usage will depend on actual need. The Individual unit prices will be utilized for each item below.

*Note 2 - "Periods" are not options, it is just a reflection of the Fixed Individual Unit Price during a specific period of time.

B.2 PRICE SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

ITEM NUMBER
DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES
ESTIMATED QUANTITY
UNIT
UNIT PRICE
ESTIMATED AMOUNT
800
EA

NeuroStar Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) Treatment Sessions (Model#CSM500).

Ordering Period 1: 04/03/2025 - 04/02/2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621330 - Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians) PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: Q510 - Medical - Neurology

1
YR

NeuroStar TMS Therapy System Service Agreement - Yearly - Unit 3086.

Ordering Period 1: 04/03/2025 - 04/02/2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J065 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies

800
EA

NeuroStar Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) Treatment Sessions (Model#CSM500).

Ordering Period 2: 04/03/2026 - 04/02/2027

1
YR

NeuroStar TMS Therapy System Service Agreement - Yearly - Unit 3086.

Ordering Period 2: 04/03/2026 - 04/02/2027

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J065 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies

800
EA

NeuroStar Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) Treatment Sessions (Model#CSM500).

Ordering Period 3: 04/03/2027 - 04/02/2028

1
YR

NeuroStar TMS Therapy System Service Agreement - Yearly - Unit 3086.

Ordering Period 3: 04/03/2027 - 04/02/2028

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J065 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies

800
EA

NeuroStar Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) Treatment Sessions (Model#CSM500).

Ordering Period 4: 04/03/2028 - 04/02/2029

1
YR

NeuroStar TMS Therapy System Service Agreement - Yearly - Unit 3086.

Ordering Period 4: 04/03/2028 - 04/02/2029

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J065 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies

800
EA

NeuroStar Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) Treatment Sessions (Model#CSM500).

Ordering Period 5: 04/03/2029 - 04/02/2030

1
YR

NeuroStar TMS Therapy System Service Agreement - Yearly - Unit 3086.

Ordering Period 5: 04/03/2029 - 04/02/2030

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J065 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies

ESTIMATED

GRAND TOTAL

B.3 STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

Lebanon Veterans Affairs Medical Center

1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1 Title: NeuroStar Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) Treatment Sessions and Preventative Maintenance

1.2 Background: Lebanon Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) has a Brand Name Only requirement for NeuroStar TMS treatment sessions and preventative maintenance (PM). The TMS treatment system is an integral part of our outpatient Behavioral Health and Sciences clinic. Lebanon VAMC has owned and operated the NeuroStar TMS treatment system since 2019. A continued need for treatment sessions and preventive maintenance is required for annual and emergency service support.

1.3 Scope of Work: The contractor shall provide Lebanon VAMC with TMS treatment sessions that will be uploaded onto the existing NeuroStar TMS treatment system. The contractor shall provide all corrective maintenance, including diagnostics, labor, and repair of the TMS treatment system, to ensure it remains in optimum performance per the original equipment manufacturers (OEM) guidance manual. Contractor shall furnish all personnel, supervision, equipment, supplies, certifications, transportation, and resources necessary to accomplish the deliverables described in this statement of work (SOW), except as may otherwise be specified.

1.4 Type of Contract: Firm fixed-price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract.

1.5 Period of Performance: Delivery of sessions must be within 30 days from the date of contract award to Lebanon VAMC. Period of performance of this contract is on or around 3 April 2025 through 2 April 2030.

2.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

2.1 NeuroStar treatment session requirements: Each patient participating in the TMS therapy requires approximately 30 NeuroStar Treatment Session Links to complete the full treatment. Treatment sessions are provided to Veterans by Lebanon VAMC staff that are trained and qualified to operate the NeuroStar TMS Treatment System.

2.1.1 Model number, CSM 500, NeuroStar treatment session links are used in conjunction with the NeuroStar TMS Treatment System. Acquired treatment session links are stored virtually within the TMS TrakStarPatient Data Management Software.

2.2 Performance Requirements. The contractor must provide the following service, maintenance, and technical support as part of this contract:

a. Equipment and software upgrades as directed by the OEM, Neuronetics, Inc.

b. Ensure the TMS treatment system and its components remain in optimum performance per the OEM guidance manual.

c. Unlimited telephone support must be available from 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time (ET). If the Lebanon VAMC point of contact (POC) is unable to get a hold of the contractor via telephone, the POC will leave a voicemail and the contractor must respond to the voicemail within 24 hours.

d. On-site technical support must be accomplished within 48 hours upon request during normal business hours.

e. If required, work shall not take place on Federal holidays or weekends unless directed by the Contracting Officer (CO).

2.2.1. Software. Contractor shall provide all software maintenance releases and software upgrade releases within a reasonable amount of time after they have become available, but not to exceed thirty (30) days after the maintenance or upgrade release has become available.

3.0 SCOPE

3.1. Treatment sessions. NeuroStar treatment session links shall be delivered electronically via email to the Lebanon VAMC Point of Contact (POC). A barcode must be provided for each session link which is scanned into the NeuroStar console and stored for patient use.

3.2 Preventative Maintenance. Contractor shall provide a service technician who is trained and qualified by Neuronetics Inc. Preventative maintenance must include the following at a minimum:

a. Cleaning, calibrating, and lubricating the equipment.

b. Reviewing operating system software diagnostics to ensure that the system is operating to the manufacturer's specifications.

c. Performing remedial maintenance of non-emergent nature

d. Testing and replacing faulty and worn parts and/or parts likely to become faulty, fail or become worn.

e. Inspecting and replacing where indicated, electrical wiring and cables for wear and fraying.

f. Inspecting and calibrating the hard copy image device.

g. Inspecting, and replacing where indicated, all mechanical components which may include, but is not limited to: X-ray tube mounting hardware, patient restraints and support devices, cables and mounting hardware, chains, belts, bearings and tracks, interlocks, clutches, motors, keyboards, and patient couches for mechanical integrity, safety, and performance.

h. All equipment and systems must be operational at the completion of the PM. The PMs will be performed during normal business hours, except as may otherwise be agreed upon by the Lebanon VAMC POC.

3.2.1 Preventative Maintenance Inspection (PMI) Report. The contractor must provide a PMI report documenting all services performed, the status or health of each component, and any recommendations for replacement or additional maintenance. Written quotes for additional maintenance or replacement parts for any malfunctioning equipment must be provided to the Lebanon VAMC POC prior to repair. A copy of the complete written report must be submitted via electronic mail to the POC within thirty (30) calendar days after accomplishing the full inspection.

4.0 CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS

Contractor shall provide qualified personnel to perform PM checks on TMS treatment system.

Contractor is responsible to ensure all equipment and software upgrades meet VA standards.

Contractor must cover all costs associated for labor and parts to inspect, test, maintain, replace, and repair equipment for the TMS treatment system.

Contractor must cover all travel and lodging expenses to accomplish all the requirements stated in this SOW at no additional cost to the government.

Contractor is responsible for ensuring the proper disposal of any/all waste generated from PM checks. Waste must be removed from facility grounds and not disposed of in government-owned waste bins or dumpsters.

Contractor is responsible for securing all materials, equipment, and tools while on government property or in government facility. Government is not liable for any lost or stolen items that are not properly secured.

5.0 GOVERNMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

Government will provide access to areas and an escort as necessary.

Government will provide adequate space to complete maintenance.

Government will provide the contractor with contact information and the necessary authorization to coordinate connectivity issues with applicable U.S. Government POC's.

Government will provide POC(s) upon contract award for questions related to this SOW.

6.0 OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

1. Place of Performance: Lebanon VA Medical Center, 1700 South Lincoln Avenue, Lebanon, PA 17042.

2. Point of Contact (POC): The POC will be identified upon contract award. The POC is responsible, as applicable, for: receiving all deliverables, inspecting, and accepting the supplies or services provided hereunder in accordance with the terms and conditions of this contract; providing clarification to the contractor, fills in details or otherwise serves to accomplish the contractual Scope of Work; evaluating performance; and certifying all invoices/vouchers for acceptance of the supplies or services furnished for payment.

The POC does not have the authority to alter the contractor's obligation under the contract, and/or modify any of the expressed terms, conditions, specifications, or cost of the agreement. If as a result of technical discussions, it is desirable to alter/change contractual obligations or the Scope of Work, the CO shall issue such changes.

3. Work Hours: Standard Operational Hours are 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m, Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays and weekends.

a. Federal holidays are: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, President’s Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.

7.0 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

1. Contractor must report to the Lebanon VA Medical Center Police in Building 19, Room 302, phone number: (717) 272-6621, extension 5910 or 4005, or go to the Lebanon VA Medical Center Emergency Department to obtain a temporary Identification badge from the Police, and contractor will be escorted by a Veterans Health Administration (VHA) employee at all times.

2. Contractor will be responsible for ensuring compliance by its employees with all VA procedures governing building access and security.

a. Contractor will be responsible for ensuring compliance by its employees with the security regulations of VA, VHA and other Government installations or Contractor facilities where work is performed under this Contract.

b. Government may, at its sole discretion, direct the contractor to remove any contractor employee from U.S. VA/VHA facilities for misconduct or for security reasons. Removal does not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility to continue providing the services required under any Contract awarded.

c. POC will provide the contractor with a written explanation to support any request to remove an employee.

d. Contractor shall not employ any person who is an employee of the United States Government if that employment would appear to cause a conflict of interest.

e. Contractor shall not release, publish, or disclose sensitive information to unauthorized personnel, and shall protect such information in accordance with provisions of the following laws and any other pertinent laws and regulations governing the confidentiality of sensitive information.

f. Personnel assigned to this contract are required to take proper precautions to protect privacy information from disclosure in the case that such disclosures are made.

3. No portion of the work shall be subcontracted without prior written consent of the POC. In the event that the contractor desires to subcontract some part of the work specified herein, the contractor shall furnish the Contracting Officer with the names, qualifications, and experience of their proposed subcontractor(s).

4. Contractor will be monitored through a variety of mechanisms. At a minimum, the following will be reviewed: Program requirements, “Deliverables meet the established time frames/deadlines, “Accuracy of analysis reports provided, “Assessments from Points of Contacts on the effectiveness of communication.”

End of Statement of Work (SOW)

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 52.216-18 ORDERING (AUG 2020)

(a) Any supplies and services to be furnished under this contract shall be ordered by issuance of delivery orders or task orders by the individuals or activities designated in the Schedule. Such orders may be issued from 04/03/2025 through 04/02/2030.

(b) All delivery orders or task orders are subject to the terms and conditions of this contract. In the event of conflict between a delivery order or task order and this contract, the contract shall control.

(c) A delivery order or task order is considered "issued" when—

(1) If sent by mail (includes transmittal by U.S. mail or private delivery service), the Government deposits the order in the mail;

(2) If sent by fax, the Government transmits the order to the Contractor’s fax number; or

(3) If sent electronically, the Government either—

(i) Posts a copy of the delivery order or task order to a Government document access system, and notice is sent to the Contractor; or

(ii) Distributes the delivery order or task order via email to the Contractor’s email address.

(d) Orders may be issued by methods other than those enumerated in this clause only if authorized in the contract.

(End of Clause)

C.2 52.216-19 ORDER LIMITATIONS (OCT 1995)

(a) Minimum order. When the Government requires supplies or services covered by this contract in an amount of less than TBD, the Government is not obligated to purchase, nor is the Contractor obligated to furnish, those supplies or services under the contract.

(b) Maximum order. The Contractor is not obligated to honor—

(1) Any order for a single item in excess of TBD;

(2) Any order for a combination of items in excess of TBD; or

(3) A series of orders from the same ordering office within 3 days that together call for quantities exceeding the limitation in paragraph (b)(1) or (2) of this section.

(c) If this is a requirements contract (i.e., includes the Requirements clause at subsection 52.216-21 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)), the Government is not required to order a part of any one requirement from the Contractor if that requirement exceeds the maximum-order limitations in paragraph (b) of this section.

(d) Notwithstanding paragraphs (b) and (c) of this section, the Contractor shall honor any order exceeding the maximum order limitations in paragraph (b), unless that order (or orders) is returned to the ordering office within 2 days after issuance, with written notice stating the Contractor's intent not to ship the item (or items) called for and the reasons. Upon receiving this notice, the Government may acquire the supplies or services from another source.

(End of Clause)

C.3 52.216-22 INDEFINITE QUANTITY (OCT 1995)

(a) This is an indefinite-quantity contract for the supplies or services specified, and effective for the period stated, in the Schedule. The quantities of supplies and services specified in the Schedule are estimates only and are not purchased by this contract.

(b) Delivery or performance shall be made only as authorized by orders issued in accordance with the Ordering clause. The Contractor shall furnish to the Government, when and if ordered, the supplies or services specified in the Schedule up to and including the quantity designated in the Schedule as the "maximum." The Government shall order at least the quantity of supplies or services designated in the Schedule as the "minimum."

(c) Except for any limitations on quantities in the Order Limitations clause or in the Schedule, there is no limit on the number of orders that may be issued. The Government may issue orders requiring delivery to multiple destinations or performance at multiple locations.

(d) Any order issued during the effective period of this contract and not completed within that period shall be completed by the Contractor within the time specified in the order. The contract shall govern the Contractor's and Government's rights and obligations with respect to that order to the same extent as if the order were completed during the contract's effective period; provided, that the Contractor shall not be required to make any deliveries under this contract after the end date of the final contract order.

(End of Clause)

C.4 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.5 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.6 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
52.203-16
PREVENTING PERSONAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
JUN 2020
52.204-9
PERSONAL IDENTITY VERIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL
JAN 2011
52.204-18
COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE MAINTENANCE
AUG 2020
52.228-5
INSURANCE—WORK ON A GOVERNMENT INSTALLATION
JAN 1997
52.232-18
AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS
APR 1984
52.232-40
PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS
MAR 2023
52.237-3
CONTINUITY OF SERVICES
JAN 1991

(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 2024)

(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 Covered Entities (DEC 2023) (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:

[X] (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).

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

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

[X] (11)(i) 52.204–30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders— Prohibition. (DEC 2023) (Pub. L. 115–390, title II).

[X] (12) 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).

[X] (16) 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).

[X] (20) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (FEB 2024) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

[X] (26) (i) 52.219–28, Post-Award Small Business Program Representation (FEB 2024) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).

[X] (31) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (JUN 2003) (E.O. 11755).

[X] (33) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015).

[X] (34)(i) 52.222–26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016) (E.O. 11246).

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

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

[X] (38) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (DEC 2010) (E.O. 13496).

[X] (39)(i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (NOV 2021) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

[X] (40) 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.)

[X] (46) 52.223-23, Sustainable Products and Services (MAY 2024) (E.O. 14057, 7 U.S.C. 8102, 42 U.S.C. 6962, 42 U.S.C. 8259b, and 42 U.S.C. 7671I).

[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).

[X] (55) 52.226-8, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (MAY 2024) (E.O. 13513) [X] (56) 52.229–12, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (FEB 2021).

[X] (59) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management (OCT 2018) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

[X] (63) 52.240–1, Prohibition on Unmanned Aircraft Systems Manufactured or Assembled by American Security Drone Act—Covered Foreign Entities (NOV 2024) (Sections 1821–1826, Pub. L. 118–31, 41 U.S.C. 3901 note prec.).

(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:

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

[X] (2) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (MAY 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

Employee Class
Monetary Wage-Fringe Benefits

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

[X] (8) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2022) (E.O. 13706).

(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 Covered Entities (DEC 2023) (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) (A) 52.204–30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders— Prohibition. (DEC 2023) (Pub. L. 115–390, title II).

(B) Alternate I (DEC 2023) of 52.204–30.

(viii) 52.219–8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (FEB 2024) (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.

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

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

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

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

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

(xiv) 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.

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

(xvi)(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).

(xvii) 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).

(xviii) 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).

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

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

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

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

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

(xxiii) 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).

(xxiv) 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.

(xxv) 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.

(xxvi) 52.240–1, Prohibition on Unmanned Aircraft Systems Manufactured or Assembled by American Security Drone Act—Covered Foreign Entities (NOV 2024) (Sections 1821–1826, Pub. L. 118–31, 41 U.S.C.3901 note prec.).

(xxvii) 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.

(End of Clause)

SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS

See attached document: P03.FAR 13.5 Sole Source Justification - Over SAT - NeuroStar TMS - Redacted.

36C24425Q0286 See attached document: Wage Determination Service No. 2015-4231 - LEBANON.01.06.25.

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SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

E.1 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO VENDORS — COMMERCIAL ITEM SEP 2021

INSTRUCTIONS TO VENDORS: – Brand Name Only - NeuroStar Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) Treatment Sessions, and Preventative Maintenance.

Submission of Questions: Questions regarding this solicitation shall be received no later than Friday January 24, 2025, 4:00 PM Eastern Time (ET). Questions received after this time may not be considered for review. Questions shall be submitted to David Santiago – Contract Specialist at david.santiago2@va.gov. Prospective Vendors are asked to submit their questions grouped by solicitation section and making reference to the particular paragraph in that section. The Subject Line for questions shall state ‘36C24425Q0286 – Questions’. Responses to all inquiries/questions will be returned via email to those vendors solicited giving due regard to the proper protection of proprietary information. Vendors shall be responsible for monitoring their email for the agency’s responses. No information concerning this solicitation shall be provided in response to a phone call.

Prospective Vendors are warned against contacting any medical center personnel outside the Procurement Department prior to award of a Contract resulting from this solicitation. If such contact occurs and is found to be prejudicial to competing Vendors, the Vendor making such contact may be excluded from award consideration.

Submission of Quotes: This solicitation is being issued as an UNRESTRICTED requirement under the NAICS in block 10. Quotations shall be received no later than Wednesday January 29, 2025, 4:00 PM Eastern Time (ET). Quotations received after this time might not be considered for award. All quotes shall be emailed to david.santiago2@va.gov. The Subject Line for email submissions shall state ‘ 36C24425Q0286 – Quote’.

Quote Content and Submission Instructions: Vendors should review RFQ and are ultimately responsible for ensuring that their quotes fully comply with submission requirements for this RFQ. Each quote shall clearly demonstrate that the Vendor understands both the general and specific technical requirements of the Scope of Work. Failure to explain Vendor’s ability to meet all requirements may result in the Vendor's quote not being considered. The vendor may submit a capability statement to explain technical acceptability. Clarity and completeness of quotes are of the utmost importance. Therefore, quotes must be organized in a practical, clear, and concise manner.

For a response to this solicitation to be considered complete Vendors must comply with the following requirements:

· All Non-Manufactures must submit an Authorized Distributor Letter from the OEM.

· The Vendor must be able to provide a price for all the Items listed in the Schedule.

· Must Sign the Solicitation in Block 30a, b, and c.

EVALUATION

Award for this requirement will be made to the vendor who proposes the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) quote to the Government. To be Technically Acceptable:

· The vendor must be an OEM Authorized Reseller as demonstrated by their Authorized Distributor Letter.

· Must provide pricing for all items listed in the Schedule of this Solicitation.

· Must sign the Solicitation in Block 30a, b, and c.

The Department of Veteran’s Affairs will award to the vendor proposing the best value to the Government.

At the time of evaluation, all quotes will be evaluated to determine the Lowest Priced Quote. At that time, only the Lowest Priced Quote will be forwarded on for Technical Evaluation. If the lowest price quote is found to NOT be technically acceptable, the next lowest priced quote will be forwarded on for technical acceptability. This process will continue until the lowest priced, technically acceptable, quote is identified.

The Department of Veteran Affairs may reject a quote as non-responsive if it is materially unbalanced. A quote is unbalanced when it is based on prices significantly less for some work and significantly overstated for other work, or the prices do not reflect market value.

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.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. 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,…

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