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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

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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

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ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED

SET FORTH HEREIN IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

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

36C24426Q0458 04-09-2026 Antonio Armstrong, Contract Specialist 610-457-8748 04-17-2026

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36C244 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 4 Services 4 1100 Delafield Road Pittsburgh PA 15215 Antonio Armstrong | Contract Specialist 610-457-8748 | antonio.armstrong2@va.gov X

812332 $47 Million

N/A

Lebanon VA Medical Center 1700 South Lincoln Avenue Lebanon PA 17042 36C244 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 4 Services 4 1100 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 solicitation is for a 5-year IDIQ with firm fixed price for Surgical Scrub Services for the Lebanon VA Medical Center in accordance with RFO Part 12.

The period of performance is 05/10/2026 thru 05/09/2031.

Please provide a price quote in the schedule at Section B.3 of this solicitation by email to antonio.armstrong2@va.gov NLT 10:00 AM ET, Friday, 04/17/2026.

Questions shall be addressed to: antonio.armstrong2@va.gov via email only NLT 1:00PM, Tuesday, 04/14/2026.

PHONE CALLS SHALL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Service Contract Labor Standards Act (SCLS) applies IAW FAR 52.222-41. The attached WD 2015-4231, Rev 30, dated 12/3/2025 shall apply.

Contractor shall comply with all applicable wage & hour laws and is responsible for the correct wage titles.

See CONTINUATION Page

Nicholas Guzenski Contracting Officer

Table of Contents

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

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

a. CONTRACTOR: CONTRACTOR PLEASE COMPLETE

b. GOVERNMENT: Contracting Officer 36C244 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 4 Services 4 1100 Delafield Road Pittsburgh PA 15215

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

3. INVOICES: Invoices shall be submitted in arrears:

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

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B.2 STATEMENT OF WORK

DESCRIPTION:

The Lebanon Veterans Affairs Medical Center intends to award a Firm Fixed Price 5-year IDIQ contract using task orders.

The Contractor shall provide all resources necessary to install and maintain four (4) automated scrub dispensing machines, eight (8) automated return units, and all scrub rentals to include a loss/replacement program, launder, and restock of the dispensers. The automated dispensing machines and automated return units will be located throughout the Lebanon VA Medical Center.

The Contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and technical expertise necessary to maintain a properly managed automated dispensing and scrub rental program.

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE:

Department of Veterans Affairs Lebanon VA Medical Center 1700 South Lincoln Ave Lebanon, PA 17042

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:

This is a firm fixed price 5-year IDIQ. The period of performance is as follows:

Year 1 – 05/10/2026 – 05/09/2027 Year 2 - 05/10/2027 – 05/09/2028 Year 3 - 05/10/2028 – 05/09/2029 Year 4 - 05/10/2029 – 05/09/2030 Year 5 - 05/10/2030 – 05/09/2031

SERVICES:

Contractor shall provide the Lebanon VA Medical Center with Surgical Scrub services. All personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision will be provided by the contractor. Contractor will provide, install, and maintain four (4) automated scrub dispensing machines, eight (8) automated return units, along with all scrub rentals to include an auto-loss replacement program, launder and restock the dispensers. The contractor must furnish everything needed to perform this contract according to all its terms.

All automated dispensing and return units must adhere to the provided size restraints annotated, and all scrubs shall be laundered, folded and tracked in accordance with this Statement of Work.

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS:

The Contractor must provide, install, and maintain to ensure proper operations of:

Four (4) automated scrub dispensers:

Dispenser #1 shall fit into the dimensions of 93” H x 158” W x 34” D Dispenser #2 shall fit into the dimensions of 108” H x 158” W x 34” D Dispenser #3 shall fit into the dimensions of 100” H x 79” W x 30” D Dispenser #4 shall fit into the dimensions of 123’’ H x 112” W x 108’’ D

Eight (8) automated scrub return units:

Return unit #1 shall fit into the dimensions of 94” H x 106” W x 30” D Return unit #2 shall fit into the dimensions of 96” H x 95.5” W x 29” D Return unit #3 shall fit into the dimensions of 109” H x 37” W x 24” D Return unit #4 shall fit into the dimensions of 108” H x 60” W x 33” D Return unit #5 shall fit into the dimensions of 100” H x 40” W x 25” D Return unit #6 shall fit into the dimensions of 100” H x 40” W x 25” D Return unit #7 shall fit into the dimensions of 123’’ H x 112” W x 108’’ D Return unit #8 shall fit into the dimensions of 123’’ H x 112” W x 108’’ D

The Contractor shall provide, stock, collect, transport, hygienically launder, fold, individually package in poly wrap, and maintain stock of contractor owned scrubs of various sizes with estimated:

Minimum annual order of 300,000 scrubs Maximum annual order of 950,000 scrubs

The Contractor must have the ability to track weekly use of garments via an electronic monitoring system and provide a report of items serviced upon request. The Contractor must provide a rental program for scrub pants, shirts and jackets and provide the VA with an auto- loss replacement policy to replace any scrubs that may become damaged or deemed no longer usable.

DETAILED PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Automated Scrub Dispensers-

Contractor will deliver all automated scrub dispensers to proper locations, install, program, stock and ensure proper operations of every system.

The dispensing machine units must be provided by the Contractor on a rental basis for as long as the contract is in place. The machines are to be installed, serviced, and maintained by the Contractor as well as be fully functional. If the machine has any technical difficulties and malfunctions, the Contractor shall make every effort to properly resolve the issue by coming on site as needed, as well as maintain open communication with the Program Office Point of Contact (POC) during this process. The Contractor may leave a key with the POC to the dispensing machines in case of a malfunction, and they would need to be opened for simple fixes.

Contractor will gather usage data through input collected at each station and include 5G Connectivity through a cellular modem to allow remote access. The data collected will not require any medical staff PHI/PII information. Contractor shall have NO NEED to connect to the VA Medical Center’s network. At no time will patient or employee information be shared with the Contractor.

Contractor shall train all necessary staff on how to properly use the dispenser/return units.

Dispenser locations:

• Dispenser #1 will be housed within Building 1 Sterile Processing Service Department

• Dispenser #2 will be housed within Building 101 Operating Room

• Dispenser #3 will be housed within Building 17, 5th floor, Dental

• Dispenser #4 will be housed within Building 101, room 140 Automated Scrub Returns- Contractor will deliver all automated scrub returns to proper locations, install, program, stock and ensure proper operations of every system.

The return machine units must be provided by the Contractor on a rental basis for as long as the contract is in place. The machines are to be installed, serviced, and maintained by the Contractor as well as be fully functional. If the machine has any technical difficulties and malfunctions, the Contractor shall make every effort to properly resolve the issue by coming on site as needed, as well as maintain open communication with the POC during this process. The Contractor may leave a key with the POC to the return machines in case of a malfunction, and they would need to be opened for simple fixes.

Contractor will gather usage data through input collected at each station and include 5G Connectivity through a cellular modem to allow remote access. The data collected will not require any medical staff PHI/PII information. Contractor shall have NO NEED to connect to the VA Medical Center’s network. At no time will patient or employee information be shared with the Contractor.

Contractor shall train all necessary staff on how to properly use the return units.

Return locations:

• Return unit #1 and #2 will be housed within Building 1 Sterile Processing Service Department

• Return unit #3 will be housed within Building 101 Operating Room Locker room #1

· Return unit #4 will be housed within Building 101 Operating Room Locker room #2

• Return unit #5 will be housed within Building 17, 5th floor, Dental Lab

• Return unit #6 will be housed within Building 17, 5th floor, Dental Lab

• Return Unit #7 will be housed within Building 101, room 140

• Return Unit #8 will be housed within Building 101, room 140 Scrubs- The Contractor must be capable of providing hygienically clean scrubs individually folded and in individually poly-wrapped packages. The Contractor must have a management system that uses barcoded garments to determine lifecycle of the garments for replacement and be capable of delivering disinfected, sterilized, and cleaned scrubs within 24 hours to the facility.

Contractor shall barcode each item to maintain precise management of rental garments in accordance with contractor’s regular business practices. Contractor shall sort and stock/restock clean scrubs into dispensing machines in designated areas of the medical center. Contractor shall empty out soiled items from the return units located in designated areas of the medical center. Contractor shall launder scrubs to infection control standards as well as the removal of foreign material (e.g., soil, and organic material) from scrub supply using high-level disinfection and sterilization process. Also, provide cleaned scrubs with no stained, marked, tinted, or any other foreign material that did not come with the original fabric of the surgical scrubs. All scrubs shall be cleaned within Hohenstein and CDC approved standards.

Each item shall be individually folded and individually poly-wrapped prior to delivery. Each item will be loaded individually to allow for mix matching of sizes to be dispersed as needed.

Contractor shall track the weekly use of garments and provide a report of what items have been serviced to the POC upon request.

Contractor shall have the ability to custom tailor garments to fit staffing size needs and requirements. Each dispenser is to stock complete sizes of scrub sets, i.e. extra small, small, medium, large, extra-large, 2 extra-large, 3 extra-large, 4 extra-large etc. Request for more or less of certain sizes due to employee needs and/or new sizes of scrubs, due to change of employees, will be communicated on a written request thru the POC. Contractor is to fill the dispensers to its full capacity on each visit. Sizes for each dispenser will be adjusted based on the average weekly demand history after the contract is awarded. The contractor is to establish, track, and modify distribution based on demand history.

The contractor must provide all personnel, rental equipment, tools, materials, supervision, other items and services necessary to manage the required garments for pick-up three times a week (Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays), cleaning, drop-off three times a week (Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays) and restocking of cotton/polyester blend scrub uniforms/scrub jackets for the Lebanon VA Medical Center as defined in this Statement of Work.

The following scrub colors shall be available and decided upon award of contract:

1. Ceil Blue

2. Royal Blue

3. Navy

4. Steel Grey

5. Teal

6. Black Forecasted demand per dispenser by size:

REGULAR SIZES

5-XL-5%

4-XL-5%

3-XL-5%

2-XL 10%

XL-25%

LARGE-25%

MEDIUM-10%

SMALL-5%

EXTRA SMALL-5%

Hours of Operation- The contractor must perform the tasks as required by the SOW under this contract during the following hours: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday between 6:00am, EST., and 2:30pm, EST., unless other time is specified.

Holidays: Delivery of scrubs shall not occur on Federal holidays. Should a delivery be regularly scheduled on a holiday, the delivery shall occur on the workday prior to the holiday. The observed Federal Government holidays are: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. When such holiday falls on first non-workday, the preceding workday will be considered a holiday. When such holiday falls on the second non- workday, the next workday will be considered a holiday.

A special event or adjusted work hours: If circumstances should arise wherein the contractor desires a different work schedule as required, the contractor must request this in writing. Submit a written request to the government POC a minimum of 72 hours before the requested adjusted work schedule; to include inclement weather.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Quality Control- The contractor shall monitor its employees' performance and based upon the results of such monitoring, shall establish performance improvement activities to assure employee efficiency and knowledge meets standards. Contractor must ensure employees are performing their duties in a manner consistent with all federal, state, and local rules and regulations as set forth by applicable regulatory agencies and this contractual agreement.

Quality Assurance- If the Government performs inspections or tests on the premises of the contractor, the contractor shall furnish, without additional charge, all reasonable facilities and assistance for the safe and convenient performance of these duties.

Infection Control- All laundering employees, including truck drivers, shall be educated as well as practice proper hand-washing techniques and must also participate in educational programs to learn about blood borne-pathogen management and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE). Care must be taken to contain pathogens during transport (separation of clean from soiled), efforts to avoid cross contamination between soiled and clean items and use of a consistent thorough wash process. A quality assurance program must be used to ensure life of textile is not exceeded per manufacture recommendations. Transportation of any scrubs shall be covered with heavy plastic prior to leaving the plant to avoid any pathogen contamination and handled in accordance with industry best practice to ensure that they remain hygienically clean. This includes the use of a truck dedicated to healthcare transport and proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Inspections- The government at all reasonable times, shall have access and permission to inspect the delivery truck and carts.

Contractor Staff Information- The contractor must provide a contract manager who must be responsible for the performance of the work. The name of this person, and an alternate or alternates, who must act for the contractor when the manager is absent, must be designated in writing to the contracting officer. The contract manager or alternate must have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The contract manager and alternate or alternates must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Uniforms- All employees shall wear contractor provided uniforms (contractor code of dress), which include pants, shirts or blouses, and protective clothing which are clearly distinguishable from other VAMC uniforms currently in use. The uniform will be worn as designed by the manufacturer. Open toe shoes or sandals will not be worn. A basic leather shoe covering the entire foot is recommended. All personnel will display identification badges on their uniforms, which will show the employee’s last name and the contractor’s full name.

Personal Hygiene- Contractor’s personnel shall be clean, bathe daily (including hair), and wear a clean uniform daily. Fingernails will be clean and free of dirt. Hair will be neatly trimmed and combed.

Security Requirements- The contractor’s employees shall wear visible identification at all times while on the premises. It is the responsibility of the contractor to park in the appropriate designated parking areas. The Department of Veterans Affairs will not invalidate or make reimbursement for parking violations of the contractor under any conditions. Smoking is prohibited on VA grounds. Possession of weapons is prohibited. Violations of VA regulations may result in citation answerable in the United States (Federal) District Court, not a local district, state, or municipal court. All contractor employees performing tasks related to this SOW, while on Lebanon VAMC property, shall have proper valid identification. All applicable background checks must be completed before contractor employees may begin work. Badges after security clearances shall be worn at all times while on VA ground.

Damage- Extreme caution shall be exercised to prevent damage to the building and its contents. Any damage must be reported to the POC immediately for appropriate action. Any damage caused by the contractor will be repaired and or replaced to the satisfaction of the VA at the contractor’s expense. Damage to the building, its contents or loss of government property, in excess of $100,000 will require a Report of Survey or Investigation Report by the VACC. Appropriate Government personnel will conduct the investigation. The responsible party will be required to replace and/or submit payment for damage or loss.

Access (Keys)- If the POC provides keys for access, it shall be the Contractors’ responsibility to safeguard and control keys provided.

B.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

This is an Indefinite-Delivery Contract (IDC). Accordingly, all quantities below are estimates and the contractor will only be paid for actual work performed and accepted by VHA. Funds are not obligated on this Contract at award. Funds will be obligated by Task Orders, which can only be placed by a warranted Contracting Officer.

Minimum Value: $125,000.00.

Maximum Value: $2,500,000.00.

All Task Orders are subject to the availability of funds clause (FAR 52.232-19) This is not an Option Year contract. The POP of this IDC is 05/10/2026 thru 05/09/2031.

ITEM INFORMATION

Annual Scrub and Polytex Rental. Services in accordance with the Statement of Work.

Ordering Period: Year 1 POP Begin: 05-10-2026 POP End: 05-09-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 812332 - Industrial Launderers PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S209 - Housekeeping - Laundry/Drycleaning

Annual Scrub and Polytex Rental. Services in accordance with the Statement of Work.

Ordering Period: Year 2 POP Begin: 05-10-2027 POP End: 05-09-2028

Annual Scrub and Polytex Rental. Services in accordance with the Statement of Work.

Ordering Period: Year 3 POP Begin: 05-10-2028 POP End: 05-09-2029

Annual Scrub and Polytex Rental. Services in accordance with the Statement of Work.

Ordering Period: Year 4 POP Begin: 05-10-2029 POP End: 05-09-2030

Annual Scrub and Polytex Rental. Services in accordance with the Statement of Work.

Ordering Period: Year 5 POP Begin: 05-10-2030 POP End: 05-09-2031

B.4 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

Delivery of all services for this contract will be coordinated by the Government and awarded contractor via Task Orders placed against the awarded IDIQ.

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SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

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

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

C.1 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/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52#FAR_52_252_1 http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/index.asp

(End of Clause)

(End of Addendum to 52.212-4)

C.2 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 estimated 05/10/2026 through 05/09/2031.

(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.3 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 $2,500.00, 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 $125,000.00;

(2) Any order for a combination of items in excess of $125,000.00; or

(3) A series of orders from the same ordering office within 10 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 05 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.4 52.216-22 INDEFINITE QUANTITY (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)

(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 ordering period of this contract and not completed within that period shall be completed by the Contractor within the time specified in the order, which may include order options to be exercised after the ordering period of this contract but before the end of the period of performance of the order. The contract shall govern the Contractor's and Government's rights and obligations with respect to that order, including options exercised, to the same extent as if the order were completed during the contract's ordering period; provided, that the Contractor shall not be required to make any deliveries under this contract after estimated 05/10/2031.

(End of Clause)

C.5 52.252-6 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN CLAUSES (NOV 2020)

(a) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the clause.

(b) The use in this solicitation or contract of any VAAR (48 CFR Chapter FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR Chapter 1)) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.

(End of Clause)

C.6 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)

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SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS

See attached document: SCA WD 2015 - 4231 Rev 30 dated 12-03-2025.

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SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES Provisions that are incorporated by reference (by Citation Number, Title, and Date), have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available.

The following provisions are incorporated into 52.212-1 as an addendum to this solicitation:

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

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

https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52#FAR_52_252_1 http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/index.asp

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852.204-72, Personnel Vetting and Credentialing. (MARCH 2026) As prescribed in 804.1303, insert the following clause:

Personnel Vetting and Credentialing. (MARCH 2026)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause – VA Information system is the same as information system and means, pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 5727, a discrete set of information resources organized for the collection, processing, maintenance, use, sharing, dissemination, or disposition of information whether automated or manual.

VA sensitive information means all VA data, on any storage media or in any form or format, which requires protection due to the risk of harm that could result from inadvertent or deliberate disclosure, alteration, or destruction of the information and includes sensitive personal information. The term includes information where improper use or disclosure could adversely affect the ability of VA to accomplish its mission, proprietary information, records about individuals requiring protection under various confidentiality provisions such as the Privacy Act and the HIPAA Privacy Rule, and information that can be withheld under the Freedom of Information Act. Examples of VA sensitive information include the following: individually-identifiable medical, benefits, and personnel information; financial, budgetary, research, quality assurance, confidential commercial, critical infrastructure, investigatory, and law enforcement information; information that is confidential and privileged in litigation such as information protected by the deliberative process privilege, attorney work-product privilege, and the attorney-client privilege; and other information which, if released, could result in violation of law or harm or unfairness to any individual or group, or could adversely affect the national interest or the conduct of Federal programs.

(b) General. Contractor personnel assigned to work for or on behalf of VA must undergo a background investigation commensurate with the risk and sensitivity level designation associated with the work to be performed at the level indicated in the contract. The Contractor and subcontractors shall comply with VA Directive/Handbook 0710, Personnel Security and Suitability Program, which can be accessed at: https://vaww.va.gov/vapubs/index.cfm

(c) Risk and Sensitivity Levels. The following table identifies the risk and sensitivity levels that apply to any personnel providing services under this contract.

*VA Administrations, organizations and staff offices will use the OPM Position Designation Tool.

Positions/Tasks Designated as Non-Sensitive Positions - Tier 1/Low Risk all positions are Tier 1/Low Risk

[Contracting Officer to enter position or task number, if all positions fulfilling a task are Tier 1/Low Risk]

[Contracting Officer to enter position or task number, if all positions fulfilling a task are Tier 1/Low Risk]

[Contracting Officer to enter position or task number, if all positions fulfilling a task are Tier 1/Low Risk]

[Contracting Officer to enter position or task number, if all positions fulfilling a task are Tier 1/Low Risk]

[Contracting Officer to enter position or task number, if all positions fulfilling a task are Tier 1/Low Risk]

Positions/Tasks Designated as Non-Sensitive Positions - Tier 2/Mod Risk

[Contracting Officer to enter position or task number, if all positions fulfilling a task are Tier 2/Mod Risk]

[Contracting Officer to enter position or task number, if all positions fulfilling a task are Tier 2/Mod Risk]

[Contracting Officer to enter position or task number, if all positions fulfilling a task are Tier 2/Mod Risk]

[Contracting Officer to enter position or task number, if all positions fulfilling a task are Tier 2/Mod Risk]

[Contracting Officer to enter position or task number, if all positions fulfilling a task are Tier 2/Mod Risk]

[Contracting Officer to enter position or task number, if all positions fulfilling a task are Tier 2/Mod Risk]

Positions/Tasks Designated as Non-Sensitive Positions - Tier 4/High Risk

[Contracting Officer to enter position or task number, if all positions fulfilling a task are Tier 4/High Risk]

[Contracting Officer to enter position or task number, if all positions fulfilling a task are Tier 4/High Risk]

[Contracting Officer to enter position or task number, if all positions fulfilling a task are Tier 4/High Risk]

[Contracting Officer to enter position or task number, if all positions fulfilling a task are Tier 4/High Risk]

[Contracting Officer to enter position or task number, if all positions fulfilling a task are Tier 4/High Risk]

[Contracting Officer to enter position or task number, if all positions fulfilling a task are Tier 4/High Risk]

Security clearances are granted to individuals with a specific requirement for access to classified material (for example, Confidential, Secret and Top Secret). Contractor personnel that are required to obtain a security clearance will be subject to a Tier 3 or Tier 5 investigation. The following sensitivity designations have been assigned for the identified Tier 3 and Tier 5 required by this contract:

Tier 3: Not Applicable Tier 5: Not Applicable

(d) Fitness. The results from a background investigation are used to determine if an individual’s fitness is sufficient for that individual to perform work for or on behalf of VA in the position identified in this contract. Contractor fitness determinations are made in accordance with 5 CFR Part 731.202.

Fitness requirements for employment are separate and distinct from job qualifications. If a Contractor or subcontractor employee is found to be unsuitable or unfit to provide services under this contract, the Contractor shall immediately remove the employee from working on this contract and take those necessary steps that restrict the employee’s logical access to VA data, information, VA sensitive information, or information technology or VA information systems containing such data or information.

The Contractor shall advise the employee that they are not permitted to access any VA controlled building or real property in relation to this contract.

The removal of an unfit Contractor or subcontractor employee does not alleviate the Contractor from satisfying the requirements of this contract. The Government will not reimburse the Contractor for any costs associated with the recruitment/replacement of an employee or subcontractor employee who is found to be unfit.

(e) Identification Cards. The Government will provide a Personal Identification Verification (PIV) card or other identification card, as necessary, to fit Contractor personnel who require physical access to VA facilities and/or logical access to VA data, information, VA sensitive information, or information technology or VA information systems containing such data or information. Contractor and subcontractor personnel shall prominently display their PIV/identification card on their persons while working at a VA facility and shall present their PIV/identification card for inspection upon request by a VA official. The Contractor must surrender the employee or subcontractor employee’s PIV/identification card in accordance with the requirements set forth in Directive/Handbook 0735 when any of the following events occur:

1. When no longer needed for contract performance.

2. Upon completion of the Contractor/subcontractor employee’s employment.

3. Upon contract completion or termination.

(f) Lost/stolen. Immediately upon detection, the Contractor shall report a lost or stolen PIV/identification card to the Government authorities as identified in Directive/Handbook 0735. Within 48 hours of reporting the lost/stolen PIV/identification card, the Contractor shall submit to the Program Manager an incident report that describes the relevant facts and circumstances regarding the loss/theft. If the loss/theft was reported by the Contractor to the local police, the Contractor shall further submit a copy of the final police report to the Program Manager within 48 hours of the report being made available by the local police department. The Government will not reimburse the Contractor for any costs that result from lost/stolen PIV/identification card(s).

(g) Regular Reporting. The Contractor shall submit a status report to PIV Sponsor within 5 working days after the end of each calendar quarter and as requested by the Government in order to initiate contract closeout procedures. The report must provide the status of each contractor/subcontractor employee who is required to have a PIV/identification card during the performance of the contract. The report shall identify the Contractor and the contract number, and list the following status for each contractor/subcontractor employee who holds a PIV/identification card under this contract:

1. Contractor/subcontractor employee name..

2. Name of VA facility where Contractor/subcontractor employee works, if applicable.

3. Date background check submitted for Contractor/subcontractor employee.

4. Date PIV/identification card issued to Contractor/subcontractor employee.

5. Contractor/subcontractor employee’s PIV/identification card number, as applicable.

6. Date Contractor/subcontractor employee no longer has need for PIV/identification card.

7. Date Contractor notified VA that PIV/identification card is no longer required.

8. Date Contractor returned PIV/identification card was returned to VA.

(h) Flow down of clause. The Contractor shall include the substance of this clause in subcontracts, third-party agreements, and BAA’s, in which subcontractors, third-party servicers/employees, and business associates will perform functions where they will have physical access to a VA facility or logical access to VA data, information, VA sensitive information, or information technology or VA information system containing such data or information.

(End of clause)]

[852.240-70 Compliance with Public Law 119-37, Section 258.

As prescribed in 840.202, insert the following clause:

Compliance with Public Law 119-37, Section 258 [DEVIATION] [MAR 2026]

Definitions. As used in this clause –

Covered Information Technology Equipment means the following equipment used in an office environment: computers, printers, or interoperable videoconferencing equipment used in or by the Department of Veterans Affairs directly. ‘‘Covered information technology equipment’’ does not refer to services that use such equipment, including cloud services.

a. The contractor must adhere to the following requirements set forth in Public Law 119-37, Section 258 regarding the procurement of Covered Information Technology Equipment:

1. A manufacturer, bidder, or offeror, or a subsidiary or parent entity of a manufacturer, bidder, or offeror of procured or purchased covered information technology equipment cannot be an entity or parent company of an entity listed on any of the following:

(i) Department of Defense’s Chinese Military Company List;

(ii) Department of the Treasury’s Non-SDN Chinese Military Industrial Complex Companies List;

(iii) Department of Commerce’s Denied Persons List, Entity List, or Military End User List, if the entity is—

(A) An agency or instrumentality of the People’s Republic of China;

(B) An entity headquartered in the People’s Republic of China; or

(C) directly or indirectly owned or controlled by an agency, instrumentality, or entity described in subparagraph (A) or (B); or

(iv) Department of Homeland Security’s Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Entity List.

2. The contractor must include the terms and conditions of this clause in every subcontract or purchase order so that these disclosures will be binding on every subcontractor, third party, or vendor.

3. The following certification must be completed, signed, and returned with the contractor’s/offeror’s bid, quotation, or proposal. The Government will not consider offers for award from contractors/offerors that do not complete the certification. Any incomplete responses may be deemed ineligible for evaluation and award.

Certification:

I certify that [insert name of offeror]:

[] Is in compliance with the VAAR clause 852.240-70, Compliance with Public Law 119-37, Section 258 (DEVIATION] [MAR 2026]

I further certify that if awarded this contract, [insert name of offeror] will monitor the entity lists within this clause to ensure continued compliance for [insert name of offeror] and all of its subcontractors and will notify the Contracting Officer immediately with any change that may result in noncompliance. I further certify that I am authorized to execute this certification on behalf of [insert name of offeror].

Printed Name: ________________________________

Printed Title: __________________________________

Signature: ____________________________________

Date: ________________________________________

Company Name: _______________________________

(End of clause)]

E.2 52.212-2 EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2021)

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered.

(b) The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

1) Technical Capability

2) Past Performance

3) Price

(c) Evaluation Approach. The Government will evaluate quotations using the comparative evaluation process outlined in RFO FAR 12.204 (c)(2), where quotations will be compared to one another to determine which provides the best benefit to the Government. The Government reserves the right to consider a quotation other than the lowest price that provides additional benefit(s). Quotations may exceed minimum requirements of the solicitation. The Government reserves the right to select a quotation that provides benefit to the Government that exceeds the minimum requirements of the solicitation, but is not required to do so. Each response must meet the minimum requirements of the solicitation. The Government is not requesting or accepting alternate quotations. The evaluation will consider the following:

1) Technical Capability: The quotation will be evaluated to the extent to which it can meet and/or exceed the Government’s requirements as outlined in the solicitation and based on the information requested in the instructions to quoters section of the solicitation. The vendor shall clearly and completely address the technical elements listed in the statement of work. In addition the quoter shall provide brief narratives of similarly scoped work completed in the last three years. Previous work examples shall be work reflected of the contractor submitting the quote. Responses to these elements will form the basis of determining the technical acceptability of the quote. A quote may be considered not technically acceptable if inadequate or insufficient information is submitted, which may exclude the quote from further consideration.

2) Past Performance: The past performance evaluation will assess the relative risks associated with a quoter’s likelihood of success in fulfilling the solicitation’s requirements as indicated by the quoter’s record of past performance. The past performance evaluation may be based on the contracting officer’s knowledge of and previous experience with the supply or service being acquired; Customer surveys, and past performance questionnaire replies; Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) at http://www.cpars.gov/; or any other reasonable basis.

3) Price: The Government will evaluate the price by adding the total of all line item prices. The Total Evaluated Price will be that sum. Quotes shall be valid for 60 days.