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This is a Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Standard Form 1449) issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Network Contracting Office 4 Services for preventive and corrective maintenance of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) and related fire safety equipment at the Coatesville VA Medical Center.
The solicitation seeks a Firm-Fixed Price contract with a base year (September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2027) plus four one-year option periods. Required services include annual maintenance and certification of 14 Scott Safety SCBA air packs, 14 regulators, 4 SAR packs, 1 air cart, 12 100-foot air hoses, and 18 face masks; quarterly testing and calibration of a Scott Simple Air breathing compressor with annual cartridge and oil replacement; and monthly calibration and maintenance of 6 atmospheric gas meters (5 BW Gas Alert Quattro and 1 MSA Altair 4XR BT). The contractor must replace all batteries during each service, provide required calibration gas annually, and ensure compliance with NFPA 1989 standards. Performance is located at Coatesville VA Medical Center, Building 12, Coatesville, Pennsylvania. The solicitation is a total set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) with a NAICS code of 811310 and small business size standard of $12.5 million. Quotes must be submitted via email to christopher.clements1@va.gov by August 20, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST. Award is based on lowest price from responsible offerors meeting all submission requirements. Offerors must be registered in SAM and certified in the SBA Veteran Small Business Certification database at time of submission and award. The wage determination 2015-5791 Rev 91 (dated May 13, 2026) applies to this contract.
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1. REQUISITION NO.
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3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE DATE
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10. THIS ACQUISITION IS
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% FOR:
SMALL BUSINESS
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17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN OFFER 18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK BELOW IS CHECKED
SEE ADDENDUM
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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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27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS 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
(BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE
ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED
SET FORTH HEREIN IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:
30a. 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
542-26-2-5133-0017
08-18-2026 Chris Clements 205-349-9891 08-20-2026
10:00AM
EDT
36C244 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 4 Services 2 1010 Delafield Rd Pittsburgh PA 15215
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811310 $12.5M
N/A
Coatesville VA Medical Center 1400 Blackhorse Hill Rd Coatesville PA 19320 36C244 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 4 Services 2 1010 Delafield Rd 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 new requirement to provide maintenance to the Coatesville VAMC Fire Department's Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), and other breathing equipment.
See the attached SOW for schedule and details
A Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Order with a Base Year plus Four (4) One-Year Option Periods will result from this solicitation.
Wage Determination: 2015-5791 Rev 91, dated 5/13/26 applies.
Quotes shall be submitted only by email by Thursday 20 Aug, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST to christopher.clements1@va.gov.
All quote submission requirements and evaluation factors can be found in the RFQ provisions 52.212-1 and 52.212-2.
See CONTINUATION Page
Edward Ferkel Contracting Officer
Table of Contents
| SECTION A | 1 |
| A.1 SF 1449 SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES | 1 |
| SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS | 3 |
| B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA | 3 |
| B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE | 4 |
| ITEM INFORMATION | 4 |
| B.3 STATEMENT OF WORK | 13 |
| SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES | 17 |
| C.1 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (OCT 2025) (DEVIATION) | 17 |
| C.2 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999) | 22 |
| C.3 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000) | 22 |
| C.4 52.222-90 ADDRESSING DEI DISCRIMINATION BY FEDERAL CONTRACTORS (DEVIATION APR 2026) | 22 |
| C.5 52.240-91 SECURITY PROHIBITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION) | 23 |
| C.6 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998) | 33 |
| C.7 VAAR 852.219-73 VA NOTICE OF TOTAL SET-ASIDE FOR CERTIFIED SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES (JAN 2023) (DEVIATION) | 34 |
| C.8 52.252-6 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN CLAUSES (NOV 2020) | 37 |
| C.9 VAAR 852.252-70 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS OR CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (JAN 2008) | 37 |
| SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS | 38 |
| D.1 Attachment: 852.219-75 MUST SIGN AND RETURN WITH PROPOSAL. | 38 |
| D.2 Attachment: SCA WD 2015-5791 Rev 31. | 38 |
| SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS | 39 |
| E.1 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (OCT 2025) (DEVIATION) | 39 |
| E.2 52.212-2 EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES. (OCT 2025) | 40 |
| E.3 52.219-1 SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REPRESENTATIONS (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION) | 41 |
| E.4 52.240-90 SECURITY PROHIBITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION) | 44 |
| E.5 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998) | 48 |
| E.6 52.252-5 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN PROVISIONS (NOV 2020) | 48 |
SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS
B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA
1. Contract Administration: All contract administration matters will be handled by the following individuals:
a. CONTRACTOR:
b. GOVERNMENT: Contracting Officer 36C244 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 4 Services 2 1010 Delafield Rd 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] Upon completion of work |
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.
All invoices shall be submitted to Tungsten at https://authentication.tungsten-network.com/login ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS: The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the Solicitation numbered and dated as follows:
| AMENDMENT NO |
| DATE |
B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE
ITEM INFORMATION
| ITEM NUMBER |
| DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES |
| QUANTITY |
| UNIT |
| UNIT PRICE |
| AMOUNT |
| 1.00 |
| JB |
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
Annual Maintenance for the SCBA (Self Contained Breathing Apparatus), Supplied Air Respirators (SAR), and its ancillary components list in the SOW, section 4.2.1 thru section 4.2.1.3 Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 09-01-2026 POP End: 08-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811310 - Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J042 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Fire Fighting, Rescue, and Safety Equipment; Environmental Protection Equipment and Materials
| 4.00 |
| JB |
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
Quarterly Maintenance for a Scott Simple Air Breathing Compressor.
Details of service and calibration are IAW the SOW, section 4.2.2 Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 09-01-2026 POP End: 08-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811310 - Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J042 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Fire Fighting, Rescue, and Safety Equipment; Environmental Protection Equipment and Materials
| 12.00 |
| JB |
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
Gas Meter Monthly Calibration IAW with SOW, section 4.2.3 and its subsections
POP Begin: 09-01-2026 POP End: 08-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811310 - Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J042 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Fire Fighting, Rescue, and Safety Equipment; Environmental Protection Equipment and Materials
| 1.00 |
| JB |
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
Annual Breathing Air Compressor Service to include replacement of the required Compressor Cartridges IAW the SOW, sections 4.2.2.1 and 4.2.2.2
POP Begin: 09-01-2026 POP End: 08-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811310 - Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J042 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Fire Fighting, Rescue, and Safety Equipment; Environmental Protection Equipment and Materials
| 1.00 |
| JB |
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
Annual Regulator Gas Calibration IAW SOW section 4.2.3.2
POP Begin: 09-01-2026 POP End: 08-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811310 - Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J042 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Fire Fighting, Rescue, and Safety Equipment; Environmental Protection Equipment and Materials
| 1.00 |
| JB |
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
Annual Maintenance for the SCBA (Self Contained Breathing Apparatus), Supplied Air Respirators (SAR), and its ancillary components list in the SOW, section 4.2.1 thru section 4.2.1.3 Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 09-01-2027 POP End: 08-31-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811310 - Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J042 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Fire Fighting, Rescue, and Safety Equipment; Environmental Protection Equipment and Materials
| 4.00 |
| JB |
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
Quarterly Maintenance for a Scott Simple Air Breathing Compressor.
Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 09-01-2027 POP End: 08-31-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811310 - Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J042 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Fire Fighting, Rescue, and Safety Equipment; Environmental Protection Equipment and Materials
| 12.00 |
| JB |
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
Gas Meter Monthly Calibration IAW with SOW, section 4.2.3 and its subsections
POP Begin: 09-01-2027 POP End: 08-31-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811310 - Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J042 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Fire Fighting, Rescue, and Safety Equipment; Environmental Protection Equipment and Materials
| 1.00 |
| JB |
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
Annual Breathing Air Compressor Service to include replacement of the required Compressor Cartridges IAW the SOW, sections 4.2.2.1 and 4.2.2.2
POP Begin: 09-01-2027 POP End: 08-31-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811310 - Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J042 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Fire Fighting, Rescue, and Safety Equipment; Environmental Protection Equipment and Materials
| 1.00 |
| JB |
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
Annual Regulator Gas Calibration IAW SOW section 4.2.3.2
POP Begin: 09-01-2027 POP End: 08-31-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811310 - Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J042 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Fire Fighting, Rescue, and Safety Equipment; Environmental Protection Equipment and Materials
| 1.00 |
| JB |
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
Annual Maintenance for the SCBA (Self Contained Breathing Apparatus), Supplied Air Respirators (SAR), and its ancillary components list in the SOW, section 4.2.1 thru section 4.2.1.3 Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 09-01-2028 POP End: 08-31-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811310 - Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J042 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Fire Fighting, Rescue, and Safety Equipment; Environmental Protection Equipment and Materials
| 4.00 |
| JB |
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
Quarterly Maintenance for a Scott Simple Air Breathing Compressor.
Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 09-01-2028 POP End: 08-31-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811310 - Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J042 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Fire Fighting, Rescue, and Safety Equipment; Environmental Protection Equipment and Materials
| 12.00 |
| JB |
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
Gas Meter Monthly Calibration IAW with SOW, section 4.2.3 and its subsections
POP Begin: 09-01-2028 POP End: 08-31-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811310 - Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J042 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Fire Fighting, Rescue, and Safety Equipment; Environmental Protection Equipment and Materials
| 1.00 |
| JB |
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
Annual Breathing Air Compressor Service to include replacement of the required Compressor Cartridges IAW the SOW, sections 4.2.2.1 and 4.2.2.2
POP Begin: 09-01-2028 POP End: 08-31-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811310 - Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J042 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Fire Fighting, Rescue, and Safety Equipment; Environmental Protection Equipment and Materials
| 1.00 |
| JB |
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
Annual Regulator Gas Calibration IAW SOW section 4.2.3.2
POP Begin: 09-01-2028 POP End: 08-31-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811310 - Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J042 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Fire Fighting, Rescue, and Safety Equipment; Environmental Protection Equipment and Materials
| 1.00 |
| JB |
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
Annual Maintenance for the SCBA (Self Contained Breathing Apparatus), Supplied Air Respirators (SAR), and its ancillary components list in the SOW, section 4.2.1 thru section 4.2.1.3 Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 09-01-2029 POP End: 08-31-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811310 - Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J042 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Fire Fighting, Rescue, and Safety Equipment; Environmental Protection Equipment and Materials
| 4.00 |
| JB |
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
Quarterly Maintenance for a Scott Simple Air Breathing Compressor.
Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 09-01-2029 POP End: 08-31-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811310 - Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J042 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Fire Fighting, Rescue, and Safety Equipment; Environmental Protection Equipment and Materials
| 12.00 |
| JB |
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
Gas Meter Monthly Calibration IAW with SOW, section 4.2.3 and its subsections
POP Begin: 09-01-2029 POP End: 08-31-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811310 - Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J042 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Fire Fighting, Rescue, and Safety Equipment; Environmental Protection Equipment and Materials
| 1.00 |
| JB |
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
Annual Breathing Air Compressor Service to include replacement of the required Compressor Cartridges IAW the SOW, sections 4.2.2.1 and 4.2.2.2
POP Begin: 09-01-2029 POP End: 08-31-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811310 - Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J042 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Fire Fighting, Rescue, and Safety Equipment; Environmental Protection Equipment and Materials
| 1.00 |
| JB |
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
Annual Regulator Gas Calibration IAW SOW section 4.2.3.2
POP Begin: 09-01-2029 POP End: 08-31-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811310 - Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J042 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Fire Fighting, Rescue, and Safety Equipment; Environmental Protection Equipment and Materials
| 1.00 |
| JB |
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
Annual Maintenance for the SCBA (Self Contained Breathing Apparatus), Supplied Air Respirators (SAR), and its ancillary components list in the SOW, section 4.2.1 thru section 4.2.1.3 Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 09-01-2030 POP End: 08-31-2031 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811310 - Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J042 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Fire Fighting, Rescue, and Safety Equipment; Environmental Protection Equipment and Materials
| 4.00 |
| JB |
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
Quarterly Maintenance for a Scott Simple Air Breathing Compressor.
Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 09-01-2030 POP End: 08-31-2031 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811310 - Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J042 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Fire Fighting, Rescue, and Safety Equipment; Environmental Protection Equipment and Materials
| 12.00 |
| JB |
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
Gas Meter Monthly Calibration IAW with SOW, section 4.2.3 and its subsections
POP Begin: 09-01-2030 POP End: 08-31-2031 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811310 - Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J042 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Fire Fighting, Rescue, and Safety Equipment; Environmental Protection Equipment and Materials
| 1.00 |
| JB |
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
Annual Breathing Air Compressor Service to include replacement of the required Compressor Cartridges IAW the SOW, sections 4.2.2.1 and 4.2.2.2
POP Begin: 09-01-2030 POP End: 08-31-2031 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811310 - Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J042 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Fire Fighting, Rescue, and Safety Equipment; Environmental Protection Equipment and Materials
| 1.00 |
| JB |
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
Annual Regulator Gas Calibration IAW SOW section 4.2.3.2
POP Begin: 09-01-2030 POP End: 08-31-2031 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811310 - Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J042 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Fire Fighting, Rescue, and Safety Equipment; Environmental Protection Equipment and Materials
| GRAND TOTAL |
| __________________ |
B.3 STATEMENT OF WORK
STATEMENT OF WORK
Coatesville Veterans Affairs Medical Center For Preventative and Corrective Maintenance of All Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), Supplied Air Respirator, Breathing Air Compressor, Air Cart, Air Masks, Airline Hoses & Air Carts Including Annual Certification and Calibration and Repair of Atmospheric Gas/Air Monitoring
1.0 DESCRIPTION:
1.1 This service contract is for Firm Fixed Price (FFP) preventive maintenance (PM) for corrective maintenance (CM) to government owned Fire and Emergency Services (F&ES) Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) and atmospheric gas monitoring equipment located at the Coatesville VA Medical Center at Bldg. 12, while complying with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) requirements, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).
2.0 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE:
2.1 The Coatesville VA Medical Center (CVAMC) 1400 Blackhorse Hill Rd, Bldg. 12 Coatesville, PA 19320.
3.0 BACKGROUND:
3.1 SCBA equipment located at CVAMC requires PM to ensure working order for Fire Fighter personnel use. Equipment also requires CM when repairs are needed. CVAMC does not have the organic capability to provide services, and therefore, contractual support is necessary.
Atmospheric / gas meters are used at CVAMC to detect, measure and warn of dangerous gases in the air, ensuring worker safety in hazardous environments like confined spaces by monitoring oxygen levels, flammability and toxic gases to prevent asphyxiation, explosions, or poisoning. These portable devices provide crucial real-time data, triggering alarms so workers can take immediate action, establish safety zones, and make informed decisions about entry and ventilation.
4.0 SCOPE:
The contractor shall provide all necessary services required to inspect, test, maintain and document all Self -Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), Supplied Air Respirator (SAR), Air Cart, Breathing Air Compressor and atmospheric monitors. Perform monthly calibration on atmospheric monitors and repairs.
The objective of the contract is to maintain CVAMC Fire Department’s SCBA equipment within NFPA, manufacturer and Government specifications scheduling required maintenance, this type of maintenance will be used to help the Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) determine inoperable equipment deemed beyond economical repair. Any equipment requiring repair or deemed beyond economical repair must be reported to the Fire Chief and the TPOC by the end of the day of service.
4.1 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS:
The contractor is to provide parts, to include service, maintenance, and inspection of SCBA, Breathing Air Compressors and atmospheric gas monitoring meters herein:
4.2 SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED:
4.2.1 The contractor shall provide the required annual service on various Scott Safety SCBA equipment located at the Coatesville VA Medical Center Fire Station Building 12. Annual service includes providing parts, maintenance, and inspection of the following category of items: SCBA, Breathing Air Compressors, Air Cart, and Supplied Air Respirators (SAR).
4.2.1.1 Specific items to be worked on and the respective amount of items to be worked is as follows: fourteen (14) X3 SCBA Air Packs, fourteen (14) X3 SCBA Regulators, four (4) SKA-AT Packs SAR Packs, one (1) Air Cart, twelve (12) 100’ foot -Air Hoses (100' Increments), eighteen (18) Face Masks. This includes annual certification of all SCBA Breathing Air cylinders (17) with 45-minute cylinders, two (2) 60-minute cylinders and four (4) 5-minute cylinders. If a cylinder is found to be damaged or at the end of its 15-year life cycle, it shall be noted on the workorder, reported to the TPOC and Fire Chief pulled out of service and tagged as such.
4.2.1.2 The SAR (Supplied Air Respirators) must be certified annually at the time of inspection and maintenance.
4.2.1.3 Each time maintenance is performed on these items, the contract is required to replace all AA, AAA, C, D & 9- volt batteries each time the units are serviced regardless of remaining power left in battery.
4.2.2 Quarterly Air Compressor testing and calibration (inspection and maintenance) for a Scott Simple Air breathing air compressor to include Carbon Monoxide (CO) calibration and a Compressor Breathing Air Test in accordance with NFPA 1989 Standard on Breathing Air Quality for Emergency Services Respiratory Protection.
4.2.2.1 In addition to the quarterly inspection and maintenance, an annual certification shall be provided by the contractor on the Scott Simple Air breathing air compressor located inside (the fire station) Building 12 at the Coatesville VA Medical Center. During the annual inspection and maintenance of the air compressor, its cartridges shall be replaced in accordance with NFPA 1989 Standard on Breathing Air Quality for Emergency Services Respiratory Protection. The breathing air compressor unit is attached to a 4-cylinder cascade and single cylinder fill station. The contractor is required to change (2) two compressor cartridges to fit the X25670-A Scott American Bristol cartridge (1ea) and X256751 Scott American Bristol Cartridge (1ea).
4.2.2.2 During the annual inspection of the breathing air compressor, lubrication oil XL 700 shall be changed. The contractor is responsible for providing the approved oil for the breathing air compressor and the disposal of the waste oil.
4.2.3 Contractor will perform monthly inspections, calibration and maintenance on a quantity of 6 atmospheric gas meters that detect oxygen, hydrogen sulfide, carbon monoxide and combustible gases (%LEL). Five (5) of the meters are BW Gas Alert Quattro and one (1) is a MSA Altair 4XR BT.
4.2.3.1 Contractor will be responsible to provide the required materials and perform the required maintenance for replacement of sensors if the sensor fails to calibrate. Contractor is required to calibrate gas as to enable the fire department to perform qualitative function checks of the meters to ensure that all alarm indicators are operational between monthly visits.
4.2.3.2 In addition, contractors will need to provide extra gas to allow the Fire Department to perform its own calibration and “bump testing” of gas meters with regulators between the monthly scheduled calibrations. The contractor shall furnish and replace new calibration gas annually. The VA will dispose of the old calibration gas cylinder(s).
5.0 SPECIAL SERVICE REQUIREMENTS
5.1 Interference in Performance Requirements: The following requirements shall be adhered to by contractor personnel throughout the duration of this contract:
5.1.2 The contractor may be required to interrupt their work at any time so as not to interfere with the normal functioning of the facility, e.g. utility services, emergency responses, the passage of facility patients/personnel, etc.
5.1.3 In the event of an emergency, contractor services may be stopped and rescheduled at no additional cost to the Government.
6.0 Cleanup and Disposal:
6.1 Housekeeping:
6.1.1 The contractor shall maintain a clean work environment, ensuring the area is free from debris after the completion of all services provided under this contract.
6.1.2 If the Program Coordinator finds the area where services were provided to be unacceptable, the contractor at his/her own cost shall re-clean the area until acceptance is gained.
6.2 Disposal of Trash and Hazardous Waste:
6.2.1 The contractor shall be responsible for the removal of all trash and debris from VA property after the completion of all services provided under this contract.
6.2.2 The contractor shall comply with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Department of Transportation (DOT), State, and all other applicable regulations governing the proper handling, disposal, and removal of waste.
7.0 PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:
7.1 Performance Start:
The contractor shall begin performance within 14 days of receipt of award.
7.2 Working Hours:
The work shall be performed Monday through Friday (except Federal Holidays), 8:00 AM (EST) – 4:00 PM (EST).
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SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES
C.1 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (OCT 2025) (DEVIATION)
(a) Definitions. The clause at Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.202-1, Definitions, is incorporated by reference.
(b) Inspection/Acceptance. The Contractor shall only tender for acceptance those items that conform to the requirements of this contract. The Government reserves the right to inspect or test any supplies or services that have been tendered for acceptance. The Government may require repair or replacement of nonconforming supplies or reperformance of nonconforming services at no increase in contract price. If repair/replacement or reperformance will not correct the defects or is not possible, the Government may seek an equitable price reduction or adequate consideration for acceptance of nonconforming supplies or services. The Government must exercise its post acceptance rights—
(1) Within a reasonable time after the defect was discovered or should have been discovered; and
(2) Before any substantial change occurs in the condition of the item, unless the change is due to the defect in the item.
(c) Assignment. The Contractor or its assignee may assign its rights to receive payment due as a result of performance of this contract to a bank, trust company, or other financing institution, including any Federal lending agency in accordance with the Assignment of Claims Act (31 U.S.C. 3727). However, when a third party makes payment (e.g., use of the Governmentwide commercial purchase card), the Contractor may not assign its rights to receive payment under this contract.
(d) Changes. Changes in the terms and conditions of this contract may be made only by written agreement of the parties.
(e) Disputes. This contract is subject to 41 U.S.C. chapter 71, Contract Disputes. Failure of the parties to this contract to reach agreement on any request for equitable adjustment, claim, appeal or action arising under or relating to this contract shall be a dispute to be resolved in accordance with the clause FAR 52.233-1, Disputes, which is incorporated in this contract by reference. The Contractor shall proceed diligently with performance of this contract, pending final resolution of any dispute arising under the contract.
(f) Excusable delays. The Contractor shall be liable for default unless nonperformance is caused by an occurrence beyond the reasonable control of the Contractor and without its fault or negligence. Examples of occurrences include acts of God or the public enemy, acts of the Government in either its sovereign or contractual capacity, fires, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, strikes, unusually severe weather, and delays of common carriers. When an excusable delay occurs, the Contractor shall—
(1) Notify the Contracting Officer in writing as soon as possible;
(2) Remedy the delay as quickly as possible; and
(3) Notify the Contracting Officer when the occurrence is over.
(g) Invoice. The Government will handle invoices according to the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C. 3903) and 5 CFR part 1315. The Contractor shall submit invoices to the address designated in the contract to receive invoices. An invoice must include the information required by 5 CFR part 1315.9(b).
(h) Patent indemnity. The Contractor shall indemnify the Government and its officers, employees, and agents against liability, including costs, for actual or alleged direct or contributory infringement of, or inducement to infringe, any United States or foreign patent, trademark, or copyright, arising out of the performance of this contract, provided the Contractor is reasonably notified of such claims and proceedings.
(i) Payment—
(1) Items accepted. Payment shall be made for items accepted by the Government that have been delivered to the delivery destinations set forth in this contract.
(2) Prompt payment. The Government will make payment in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C. 3903) and prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR part 1315.
(3) Discount. In connection with any discount offered for early payment, time shall be computed from the date of the invoice. For the purpose of computing the discount earned, payment shall be considered to have been made on the date that appears on the payment check or the specified payment date if an electronic funds transfer payment is made.
(4) Overpayments. If the Contractor becomes aware of a duplicate contract financing or invoice payment or that the Government has otherwise overpaid on a contract financing or invoice payment, the Contractor shall—
(i) Remit the overpayment amount to the payment office cited in the contract along with a description of the overpayment including the—
(A) Circumstances of the overpayment (e.g., duplicate payment, erroneous payment, liquidation errors, date(s) of overpayment);
(B) Affected contract number and delivery order number, if applicable;
(C) Affected line item or subline item, if applicable;
(D) Contractor point of contact; and
(ii) Provide a copy of the remittance and supporting documentation to the Contracting Officer.
(5) Interest.
(i) All amounts that become payable by the Contractor to the Government under this contract shall bear simple interest from the date due until paid unless paid within 30 days of becoming due. The interest rate shall be the interest rate established by the Secretary of the Treasury as provided in 41 U.S.C. 7109, which is applicable to the period in which the amount becomes due, as provided in (i)(6)(v) of this clause, and then at the rate applicable for each six-month period as fixed by the Secretary until the amount is paid.
(ii) The Government may issue a demand for payment to the Contractor upon finding a debt is due under the contract.
(iii) Final decisions. The Contracting Officer will issue a final decision as required by FAR part 33 if—
(A) The Contracting Officer and the Contractor are unable to reach agreement on the existence or amount of a debt within 30 days;
(B) The Contractor fails to liquidate a debt previously demanded by the Contracting Officer within the timeline specified in the demand for payment unless the amounts were not repaid because the Contractor has requested an installment payment agreement; or
(C) The Contractor requests a deferment of collection on a debt previously demanded by the Contracting Officer (see FAR part 32).
(iv) If a demand for payment was previously issued for the debt, the demand for payment included in the final decision shall identify the same due date as the original demand for payment.
(v) Amounts shall be due at the earliest of the following dates:
(A) The date fixed under this contract.
(B) The date of the first written demand for payment, including any demand for payment resulting from a termination for cause.
(vi) The interest charge shall be computed for the actual number of calendar days involved beginning on the due date and ending on-
(A) The date on which the designated office receives payment from the Contractor;
(B) The date of issuance of a Government check to the Contractor from which an amount otherwise payable has been withheld as a credit against the contract debt; or
(C) The date on which an amount withheld and applied to the contract debt would otherwise have become payable to the Contractor.
(vii) The interest charge made under this clause may be reduced under the procedures for interest credits prescribed in FAR part 32 in effect on the date of this contract.
(j) Risk of loss. Unless the contract specifically provides otherwise, risk of loss or damage to the supplies provided under this contract shall remain with the Contractor until, and shall pass to the Government upon—
(1) Delivery of the supplies to a carrier, if transportation is f.o.b. origin; or
(2) Delivery of the supplies to the Government at the destination specified in the contract, if transportation is f.o.b. destination.
(k) Taxes. The contract price includes all applicable Federal, State, and local taxes and duties.
(l) Termination for the Government's convenience. The Government reserves the right to terminate this contract, or any part hereof, for its sole convenience. In the event of such termination, the Contractor shall immediately stop all work and shall immediately cause any and all of its suppliers and subcontractors to cease work. Subject to the terms of this contract, the Contractor shall be paid a percentage of the contract price reflecting the percentage of the work performed prior to the notice of termination, plus reasonable charges the Contractor can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Government using its standard record keeping system, have resulted from the termination. The Contractor shall not be required to comply with the cost accounting standards or contract cost principles for this purpose. This paragraph does not give the Government any right to audit the Contractor's records. The Contractor shall not be paid for any work performed or costs incurred which reasonably could have been avoided.
(m) Termination for cause. The Government may terminate this contract, or any part hereof, for cause in the event of any default by the Contractor, or if the Contractor fails to comply with any contract terms and conditions, or fails to provide the Government, upon request, with adequate assurances of future performance. The Government will send a cure notice to the Contractor, unless the reason for the termination is late delivery. In the event of termination for cause, the Government shall not be liable to the Contractor for any amount for supplies or services not accepted, and the Contractor shall be liable to the Government for any and all rights and remedies provided by law. If it is determined that the Government improperly terminated this contract for default, such termination shall be deemed a termination for convenience.
(n) Title. Unless specified elsewhere in this contract, title to items furnished under this contract shall pass to the Government upon acceptance, regardless of when or where the Government takes physical possession.
(o) Warranty. The Contractor warrants and implies that the items delivered under this contract are merchantable and fit for use for the particular purpose described in this contract.
(p) Limitation of liability. Except as otherwise provided by an express warranty, the Contractor will not be liable to the Government for consequential damages resulting from any defect or deficiencies in accepted items.
(q) Compliance with laws unique to Government contracts. The Contractor agrees to comply with 31 U.S.C. 1352 relating to limitations on the use of appropriated funds to influence certain Federal contracts; 40 U.S.C. chapter 37, Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards; 41 U.S.C. chapter 87, Kickbacks; 49 U.S.C. 40118, Government-financed air transportation; and 41 U.S.C. chapter 21 relating to procurement integrity.
(r) Order of precedence. Any inconsistencies in this solicitation or contract shall be resolved by giving precedence in the following order:
(1) The schedule of supplies/services.
(2) The Disputes, Payments, Invoice, Compliance with Laws Unique to Government Contracts, and Unauthorized Obligations paragraphs of this clause;
(3) Other contract clauses incorporated in the solicitation or contract;
(4) Addenda to this solicitation or contract,
(5) Solicitation provisions incorporated in the solicitation.
(6) Other paragraphs of this clause.
(7) Other documents, exhibits, and attachments; and
(8) The specification.
(s) Unauthorized obligations.
(1) Except as stated in paragraph (s)(2) of this clause, when any supply or service acquired under this contract is subject to any End User License Agreement (EULA), Terms of Service (TOS), or similar legal instrument or agreement, that includes any clause requiring the Government to indemnify the Contractor or any person or entity for damages, costs, fees, or any other loss or liability that would create an Anti-Deficiency Act violation (31 U.S.C. 1341), the following shall govern:
(i) Any such clause is unenforceable against the Government.
(ii) Neither the Government nor any Government-authorized end user shall be deemed to have agreed to such clause by virtue of it appearing in the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement. If the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement is invoked through an “I agree” click box or other comparable mechanism (e.g., “click-wrap” or “browse-wrap” agreements), execution does not bind the Government or any Government authorized end user to such clause.
(iii) Any such clause is deemed to be stricken from the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement.
(2) Paragraph (s)(1) of this clause does not apply to indemnification by the Government that is expressly authorized by statute and specifically authorized under applicable agency regulations and procedures.
(t) Comptroller General examination of record. This paragraph applies if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid procedures and is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold on the date of award of this contract.
(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 part 4, longer period required by statute, or periods specified in 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 clause 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.
(u) Incorporation by reference. The Contractor’s representations and certifications, including those completed electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM), are incorporated by reference into the contract.
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C.2 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)
The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 30 days.
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C.3 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000)
(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 30 days; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 60 days days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.
(b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause.
(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed 5 years.
(End of Clause) C.4 52.222-90 ADDRESSING DEI DISCRIMINATION BY FEDERAL CONTRACTORS (DEVIATION APR 2026) (a)Definitions. As used in this clause— Program participation means membership or participation in, or access or admission to: training, mentoring, or leadership development programs; educational opportunities; clubs; associations; or similar opportunities that are sponsored or established by the contractor or subcontractor.
Racially discriminatory diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) activities means disparate treatment based on race or ethnicity in the recruitment, employment (e.g., hiring, promotions), contracting (e.g., vendor agreements), program participation, or allocation or deployment of an entity's resources.
(b) In connection with the performance of work under this contract, the Contractor agrees as follows:
(1) The Contractor will not engage in any racially discriminatory DEI activities;
(2) The Contractor will furnish all information and reports, including providing access to books, records, and accounts, as required by the Contracting Officer, for purposes of ascertaining compliance with this clause;
(3) In the event of the Contractor's or a subcontractor's noncompliance with this clause, this contract may be canceled, terminated, or suspended in whole or in part, and the Contractor or subcontractor may be declared ineligible for further Government contracts;
(4) The Contractor will report any subcontractor's known or reasonably knowable conduct that may violate this clause to the Contracting Officer and take any appropriate remedial actions directed by the Contracting Officer; and
(5) The Contractor will inform the Contracting Officer if a subcontractor sues the Contractor and the suit puts at issue, in any way, the validity of this clause.
(6) The Contractor recognizes that compliance with the requirements of this clause are material to the Government's payment decisions for purposes of 31 U.S.C. 3729(b)(4).
(c) The Contractor must include the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (c), in subcontracts at any tier, including those for commercial products and commercial services, except those where the place of delivery or performance is outside the United States.
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C.5 52.240-91 SECURITY PROHIBITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)
(a) Definitions. As used in this clause— American Security Drone Act-covered foreign entity means an entity included on a list that the Federal Acquisition Security Council (FASC) develops and maintains and publishes in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov (section 1822 of Pub. L. 118-31, 41 U.S.C. 3901 note prec.).
Backhaul means intermediate links between the core network, or backbone network, and the small subnetworks at the edge of the network (e.g., connecting cell phones/towers to the core telephone network). Backhaul can be wireless (e.g., microwave) or wired (e.g., fiber optic, coaxial cable, Ethernet).
Covered application means the social networking service TikTok or any successor application or service developed or provided by ByteDance Limited or an entity owned by ByteDance Limited.
Covered article, as defined in 41 U.S.C. 4713(k), means:
(1) Information technology, as defined in 40 U.S.C. 11101, including cloud computing services of all types;
(2) Telecommunications equipment or telecommunications service, as those terms are defined in section 3 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 153);
(3) The processing of information on a Federal or non-Federal information system, subject to the requirements of the Controlled Unclassified Information program (see 32 CFR part 2002); or
(4) Hardware, systems, devices, software, or services that include embedded or incidental information technology.
Covered foreign country means The People’s Republic of China.
Covered telecommunications equipment or services means—
(1) Telecommunications equipment produced by Huawei Technologies Company or ZTE Corporation (or any subsidiary or affiliate of such entities);
(2) For the purpose of public safety, security of Government facilities, physical security surveillance of critical infrastructure, and other national security purposes, video surveillance and telecommunications equipment produced by Hytera Communications Corporation, Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Company, or Dahua Technology Company (or any subsidiary or affiliate of such entities);
(3) Telecommunications or video surveillance services provided by such entities or using such equipment; or
(4) Telecommunications or video surveillance equipment or services produced or provided by an entity that the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Director of National Intelligence or the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, reasonably believes to be an entity owned or controlled by, or otherwise connected to, the government of a covered foreign country.
Critical technology means—
(1) Defense articles or defense services included on the United States Munitions List set forth in the International Traffic in Arms Regulations under subchapter M of chapter I of title 22, Code of Federal Regulations;
(2) Items included on the Commerce Control List set forth in Supplement No. 1 to part 774 of the Export Administration Regulations under subchapter C of chapter VII of title 15, Code of Federal Regulations, and controlled—
(i) Pursuant to multilateral regimes, including for reasons relating to national security, chemical and biological weapons proliferation, nuclear nonproliferation, or missile technology; or
(ii) For reasons relating to regional stability or surreptitious listening;
(3) Specially designed and prepared nuclear equipment, parts and components, materials, software, and technology covered by part 810 of title 10, Code of Federal Regulations (relating to assistance to foreign atomic energy activities);
(4) Nuclear facilities, equipment, and material covered by part 110 of title 10, Code of Federal Regulations (relating to export and import of nuclear equipment and material);
(5) Select agents and toxins covered by part 331 of title 7, Code of Federal Regulations, part 121 of title 9 of such Code, or part 73 of title 42 of such Code; or
(6) Emerging and foundational technologies controlled pursuant to section 1758 of the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 (50 U.S.C. 4817).
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