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SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

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

512-26-1-641-0012

36C24526Q0095 11-04-2025

William Chris Galletta William.Galletta@va.gov

13:00 EST

19ACQ

Department of Veterans Affairs Baltimore VAMC

NCO 5

10 N Greene St Baltimore MD 21201

X 100

X

811310

$12.5 Million

N/A

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19ACQ

Department of Veterans Affairs Perry Point VAMC

361 Boiler House Road Perry Point MD 21902

19ACQ

Department of Veterans Affairs Baltimore VAMC Service Team One 10 N Greene St Baltimore MD 21201

VA FSC

PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

FSC e-Invoice Payment Invoice must be submitted electronically http://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp Invoice Setup Information 1-877-489-6135

See CONTINUATION Page

Request for Quote: Boiler Plant Inspections, Programming, and Maintenance of Boiler Controls at the Perry Point VAMC.

Estimated Period of Performance:

12/01/2025 to 11/30/2026

Site Visits Available Upon Request Questions Due 11/12/2025 at 10:00AM EST.

RFQs Due 11/25/2025 at 1:00PM EST.

Send All Site Visit Requests, Questions, and RFQs to Both William.Galletta@va.gov and Patricia.Thai@va.gov

Must Review B.2 Statement of Work Must Review E.2 Supplemental Instructions to Quoters

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X X

William Chris Galletta Contracting Officer

36C24526Q0095

Table of Contents

SECTION A

A.1 SF 1449 SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS

AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

B.2 SCOPE OF WORK

B.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

C.1 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS

AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2023)

C.2 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)

C.3 VAAR 852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS (NOV

2018)

C.4 VAAR 852.242-71 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER (OCT 2020)

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

C.6 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT

STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (OCT 2025) (DEVIATION FEB 2025)

SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS

D.1 WAGE DETERMINATION

SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

E.1 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (SEP 2023)

E.2 SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTIONS TO QUOTERS

E.3 52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS

AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)

E.4 52.204-29 FEDERAL ACQUISITION SUPPLY CHAIN SECURITY ACT

ORDERS—REPRESENTATION AND DISCLOSURES (DEC 2023)

E.5 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB

1998)

E.6 52.212-2 EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL

SERVICES (NOV 2021)

E.7 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS—

COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (OCT 2025) (DEVIATION

FEB 2025)

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 36C245 William.Galletta@va.gov Department of Veterans Affairs Baltimore VAMC

NCO 5

10 N Greene St Baltimore MD 21201

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

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

[] 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party

3. INVOICES: Invoices shall be submitted in arrears:

a. Quarterly []

b. Semi-Annually []

c. Other [X] Monthly, In Arrears

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.

http://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp

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

AMENDMENT NO DATE

B.2 SCOPE OF WORK

SCOPE OF WORK

TITLE: Boiler Plant Inspections, Controls, and Maintenance FACILITY: Perry Point VA Campus COR: Rodney Fletcher PROGRAM POC: Michael Worthington; Facilities & Engineering DURATION: One Year

GENERAL SCOPE:

This contract solicitation shall be deemed for the following listed needs in maintaining a functional and compliant Steam Boiler Plant. The contract solicitation shall have a period of one year.

The Contractor shall provide all supervision, labor, materials and equipment to complete annual, quarterly, and other periodic inspections as required by the attached scope of work.

In addition to inspections, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance will be required to maintain boiler plant operations. A complete listing of required maintenance activities and frequencies is provided.

Furthermore, Programming and Maintenance of Boiler Controls, to include being certified on MicroMOD MOD30 ML Controllers, shall be essential and required.

1. Introduction and Historical:

A. Most Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Centers (VAMC) have a central high pressure boiler plant to provide steam for heating and air conditioning, domestic hot water, kitchens, and sterilization. Some medical centers have laundries that utilize steam.

B. Boiler plant safety, reliability, efficiency and equipment longevity are paramount concerns of VAMC management. Boilers and feedwater deaerators are pressurized devices containing steam and hot water. They can fail catastrophically causing injuries and death and massive property damage. Regular inspections by experts are an essential part of a program to address these concerns.

C. This “Statement of Work” describes the requirements for the boiler inspections and feedwater deaerator inspections to be performed by “Qualified Professional Inspectors” under contract.

D. A separate document lists the facilities where the inspections will be required, lists the boilers and feedwater deaerators to be inspected at each facility and provides a schedule for the inspections. Other pressure vessels may be included in the inspection requirements.

2. Qualified Personnel Requirements:

2.0 General Requirements & Qualifications

A. “Qualified Professional Inspectors” as defined below shall perform internal and external inspections on high pressure (over 15 psig) steam boilers and internal inspections on feedwater deaerators and other pressure vessels.

B. Non-destructive testing of feedwater deaerator pressure vessels shall be performed by certified non-destructive testing technicians as defined below under the guidance of the Qualified Professional Inspector.

C. All persons “Qualified” shall submit verification of experience, licensure, and competence per the minimum requirements listed below. The bidder may not replace qualified staff without resubmission and acceptance of qualifications.

D. “Qualified Professional Inspector” is defined as any one of the following. In all cases the professional inspector shall be a disinterested third party from the contract holder verified a signed statement of no shared financial interests:

E. A boiler inspector who has a valid commission from the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors (NB).

F. A boiler inspector who has qualified by passing a written examination under the laws, rules and regulations of a state jurisdiction.

G. A boiler inspector who is regularly employed as a boiler inspector by a jurisdiction which has adopted and administers one or more sections of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code as a legal requirement and has a representative serving as a member of the ASME Conference Committee.

H. A boiler inspector who is regularly employed by an insurance company which has been licensed or registered by the appropriate authority of a State of the United States to write boiler or pressure vessel insurance.

2.1 Qualifications for Boiler Control/Tuning & Controls Technician

a. The person providing verification and testing of boiler safety devices and controls shall

b. be employed full time in the fuel burning equipment industry.

c. He/she shall be experienced in steam boilers controlled by MicroMOD controls and software.

d. Have factory authorization to manipulate, service, replace, and test control components and software. Provide proof of authorization.

e. The person shall have at a minimum a journeyman license as a Steamfitter with a specialization as a burner technician. Licensure in any state shall be permissible.

f. Must be factory certified / equivalent to service and program MicroMOD boiler controls.

g. Able to repair, replace and program MicroMOD model MOD 30ML controllers.

h. Must be able to tune boiler combustion through MicroMOD controls.

2.2 Qualifications for Pipe/steam infrastructure Repairs

a. All welds shall be performed by a welder with an active 6G certification in 6010/7018 root and cap weld procedure

b. All pipe fitments shall be performed by, or under the direct replacement of, a licensed journeyman steamfitter, experienced in the installation of sch 40, 80 and 120 steel piping.

c. Qualifications for Repair of pressure vessels: The prospective bidder must be registered with the National Board for repair of registered pressure vessels, known as an “R” stamp. Provide proof of certification and registration with your proposal.

2.3 Qualifications for Non-Destructive-Testing Technicians:

a. The technicians shall be certified as being qualified Level II technicians in the non-destructive testing methods to be utilized. The certification shall be in accordance with the requirements of the American Society for Non-Destructive Testing (ASNT).

b. Must be familiar and capable of performing: Add dye penetrant test

Reference Materials (Qualified Personnel):

The “Qualified Professional Inspector” shall demonstrate familiarity with and ready access to the current versions of the following codes and manuals:

ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code:

Section I - Power Boilers Section IV - Heating Boilers Section VI - Care and Operation of Heating Boilers Section VII - Care of Power Boilers ASME B31.1, Power Piping Code ASME CSD-1, Controls and Safety Devices for Automatically Fired Boilers ANSI/NB-23, National Board Inspection Code

NFPA 85, Boiler and Combustion Systems Hazards Code VHA Boiler Plant Safety Device Testing Manual (current) All work shall be in accordance with directive 1810 Latest Revision per VA TIL All work shall be performed in accordance with NFPA NEC 70 2026 or superseded by latest revision NFPA 70E Electrical Safety in the Workplace

3.0 Inspection Requirements:

a) Annual internal and external inspections are required for each boiler.

b) At least two weeks’ notice to VAMC is required prior to an inspection. Also, the inspection must be scheduled for periods when VAMC determines that the boilers that will be inspected internally will not be needed for steam supply and when the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) or his/her designate is available on site to monitor the inspections. To maintain steam service, typically only one boiler at a time will be scheduled for internal inspections per inspection visit.

c) Feedwater deaerator pressure vessel inspections must be scheduled during periods of low steam demand.

d) Condensate tank inspections must be scheduled during periods of low steam demand.

e) Coordinate the inspection schedule with the COR so that VAMC can prepare the boilers and feedwater deaerator for the inspections in advance. Contractor is to prepare boilers and pressure vessels for inspections, to include removal of internal plates and other objects as required. In the event mounting brackets or other components are found broken, the contractor shall repair components and provide proper inspections if needed.

f) The COR is: Rodney Fletcher

g) Boilers scheduled for internal inspection will be prepared for the inspection by VAMC prior to the scheduled arrival of the inspector. This includes cooling the boilers to near ambient temperature and having all manways, handholes and furnace access doors open; the boilers cleaned of loose materials waterside and fireside; electrical “lock-out, tag-out” in place; connecting piping isolated; proper illumination provided;

contractor shall comply with “confined space” access requirements including having safety personnel present in the boiler plant. Similar advance preparations will be made to the feedwater deaerator when it is scheduled for internal inspection.

h) The inspector must completely enter the internal spaces of the boiler or feedwater deaerator and visually inspect all internal surfaces that can be accessed.

i) Methods for testing safety devices shall comply with VHA Boiler Plant Safety Device Testing Manual, 8th Edition.

4.0 Report Requirements:

a) Provide complete line-item written report fully describing all inspections and tests performed, findings, and recommendations. The condition of all items inspected shall be stated whether acceptable or deficient. All deficiencies shall be fully described along with recommendations for methods of correction. Utilize National Board Forms NB-6 and NB-7, or other similar forms acceptable to the owner.

b) Provide sketches and photographs as necessary and as requested by the owner to show areas identified as not acceptable for continued service or requiring repair.

c) Include test data and calculations. Show the location and extent of all non-destructive testing by sketches.

d) Furnish report within one week of each facility inspection in “Microsoft Word” format by email to the COR and to the VA Headquarters office designated in the attachment.

e) All safety-related deficiencies shall be immediately reported to the COR during the inspection visit.

f) Provide an interim safety measure for review by the COR and Boiler Plant Operator supervisor for review and implementation for any safety devices found deficient during inspection.

g) Provide recommendations on the need for re-inspections after correction of deficiencies. The cost of re-inspections shall be extra cost negotiated with VA Contracting Office.

5.0 Periodic Maintenance Requirements:

5.1 Pumps

Replacement of Boiler Feed Water Pumps in kind Current Pump Make: Grundfos Model: Cr15-8 a-gj-a-e-hqqe-nx2

RPM:3444

GPM: 90.3

HZ: 60

HP: 15

230V

Replacement of Boiler Condensate Pump in kind Current Pump Make: Grundfos

Model: Cr64-1-1 a-g-a-e-hqqe-mx2

RPM: 3457

GPM: 339

HZ: 60

HP: 10

230/460V

Replacement of duplex sump pump in kind Make: MYERS Model: S50HTPC1 Volts: 115V

HP: 1/2HP

Amps: 13.0

RPM: 3450

Thermal protection: YES

5.2 Controls & Calibrations

Repair/Replacement of Boiler Master control panel control board MicroMod Automation Model: MOD 30ML

5.3 Tuning of boilers

Check and tune combustion utilizing micromod SCADA every 6 months per VHA directive.

Recertification of pressure relief safeties – 1 each

Specific Boiler Information Breakdown:

Boiler 1 Size: 2 ½” Type: 1811LB-0-3X1-22 Lift: 0.477 Cap. 18484 LB/HR Set: 125 PSI Size: 2 ½” Type:18LLB-0-3X1-22 Lift: 0.477 Cap.: 19148 Set: 130 PSI

Boiler 2 Type: 42KA12-170 Size/orifice: 2KA Set pressure: 150 PSI

Cap. 14414 PPH Type: 42KA12-170 Size/orifice: 2 ½ L 4 Set pressure: 155 PSI Cap: 23003 PPH

Boiler 3 Size: 2 ½” Type: 1811LB-0-3X1-22 Lift: 0.477 Cap. 18484 LB/HR Set: 125 PSI Size: 2 ½” Type:18LLB-0-3X1-22 Lift: 0.477 Cap.: 19148 Set: 130 PSI

Boiler 4 Size: 2 ½” Type: 1811LB-0-3X1-22 Lift: 0.477 Cap. 18484 LB/HR Set: 125 PSI Size: 2 ½” Type:18LLB-0-3X1-22 Lift: 0.477 Cap.: 19148 Set: 130 PSI

Replacement of Gas regulators as needed

Make: Fisher Model: 1098-egr Seat: NBR Size: 70 Max. Inlet: 100 Max. Outlet: 50 Pipe size: 3” Replacement of boiler gas valve

Make: Maxon Model: 300cma11-ba11-bb22a0 Opening seconds: 6 Max pressure: 40 PSI Pipe size: 3” Recalibration of opacity sensors

Following VHA guidelines, manufacturer and national standards and replace as needed.

Recalibration of all plant Pressure Transducers

Following VHA guidelines, manufacturer and national standards and replace as needed.

Calibration of all Plant Steam Flow Meters

Following VHA guidelines, manufacturer and national standards and replace as needed.

Replacement of Piping

a. ½”

b. ¾”

c. 1”

d. 1 ½”

Valve Replacements a150 Psi Cast Steel 3” and up 2000 PSI Forged Steel 2” and below Main Steam Stop One spare 8” diameter steam stop Main Gas stop – replace with one meeting VA Spec Connect digital output of gas meter

Drain Cleaning Camera and blast drains annually

3. DEFINITIONS:

A.VAMHCS: Veterans Affairs Maryland Health Care System.

B. VA: Veterans Affairs.

C. CO: V.A. employee of the VA Contracting Service officially assigned to act as Contract Officer in the behalf Veterans Health Administration. The services performed are that of general supervision, direction, control and approval of the contract.

D. COR: Contracting Officer’s Representative. V.A. employee of VAMC Facilities and Engineering Service officially assigned to act as Project Manager and Inspector on behalf of VAMC and Contracting Officer.

E. ICRA: Infection Control Risk Assessment. An ICRA form must be filled out and signed by Infection Control personnel prior to any work—coordinate with COR.

F. ILSM: Interim Life Safety Measures: Any series of Operational Actions taken to temporarily reduce Hazards posed by Life Safety deficiencies which have been created by demolition, renovation, or construction works, and which are to remain in place and in effect for duration of Contract work.

G. NFPA – NFC: National Fire Protection Association – National Fire Codes.

H. NEC: National Electrical Code, NFPA – NFC Standard 70.

4. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS:

A. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State and local legal requirements regarding workers health and safety. The requirements include but are not limited to those found in Federal and State Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA and MOSHA) statutes and regulations, such as applicable provisions of Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Parts 1910 and 1926. The contractor is solely responsible for determining the legal requirements that apply to activities, and shall ensure safe and healthful working conditions for its employees.

B. The contractor shall assume the responsibility to guard against causing of fires and/or explosions and to protect Government Property, reference NFPA 241 and 29 CFR 1926.

C. The Contractor shall perform the work in a manner consistent with the area security and fire safety regulations especially with regard to exits and exit way access. Utility shutdowns shall not compromise security, communication or fire safety for occupants.

D. No flammable liquids shall be stored or used in the medical center.

E. The necessary number and appropriate types of portable fire extinguishers are required per National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 10 and NFPA 241.

F. The Contractor shall request, from the COR a permit for all cutting, welding, and soldering daily. All permits shall be prominently displayed during all construction.

G. All necessary precautions shall be taken by the contractor to prevent accidental activation of any existing smoke detectors or sprinkler heads.

5. HAZARDOUS MATERIAL REPORTING:

A. The existing boiler plant siding is known to be asbestos containing. Sampling records of other materials in the plant have been provided to the bidder for informational purposes. In the event a material does not appear to be represented by sampling data or is shown to be asbestos containing, do not disturb the material and notify the COR for sampling and further instructions.

B. The Contractor shall maintain hazardous material inventories and material safety data sheets (MSDS) for all hazardous materials (as defined in CFR 1910.120, 40 CFR’s 355, 370, & 372) to be stored and used on this Medical Center. Hazardous materials must be inventoried when received and at the project’s completion. The amount used shall be maintained for the project duration.

C. Hazardous Materials Inventories, Material Safety Data Sheets and material quantities used shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer for approval and copies furnished to the Contracting Officers Representative.

D. In the event of a spill, Contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer’s Representative as well as the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall be solely responsible for the expense of any cleanup and / or damage resulting of such spill, and the cleanup shall be in accordance with the applicable provisions of 40 CFR Part 761.

6. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION:

In order to provide for abatement and control of all environmentally hazardous materials arising from demolition and/or construction activities, the Contractor shall comply with all applicable environmentally hazardous material control and abatement and all applicable provisions of the Corps of Engineers’ Manual EM 385-1-1, “General Safety Requirements” as well as the specific requirements stated elsewhere in the Contract Documents.

END OF SCOPE OF WORK

B.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

ITEM

NUMBER

DESCRIPTION OF

SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 12.00 MO __________________ __________________

The Contractor Shall Provide All Supervision, Labor, Materials and Equipment to Complete Annual, Quarterly, and Other Periodic Inspections, Programming, and Maintenance of Boiler Controls IAW Scope of Work.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 12-01-2025 POP End: 11-30-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811310 - Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J044 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Furnace, Steam Plant, and Drying Equipment; Nuclear Reactors

0002 1.00 HR __________________ __________________

CLIN 0002 Will Be Utilized for Approved Repairs Within The Scope of Work

(PLEASE PROVIDE HOURLY RATE FOR REPAIRS)

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 12-01-2025 POP End: 11-30-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811310 - Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J044 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Furnace, Steam Plant, and Drying Equipment; Nuclear Reactors

GRAND TOTAL __________________

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

C.1 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL

PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2023)

(a) 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.

(b) 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.

(c) Changes. Changes in the terms and conditions of this contract may be made only by written agreement of the parties.

(d) 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 at Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.233-1, Disputes, which is incorporated herein by reference. The Contractor shall proceed diligently with performance of this contract, pending final resolution of any dispute arising under the contract.

(e) Definitions. The clause at FAR 52.202-1, Definitions, is incorporated herein by reference.

(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 such as, 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. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing as soon as it is reasonably possible after the commencement of any excusable delay, setting forth the full particulars in connection therewith, shall remedy such occurrence with all reasonable dispatch, and shall promptly give written notice to the Contracting Officer of the cessation of such occurrence.

(g) Invoice.

(1) The Contractor shall submit an original invoice and three copies (or electronic invoice, if authorized) to the address designated in the contract to receive invoices. An invoice must include—

(i) Name and address of the Contractor;

(ii) Invoice date and number;

(iii) Contract number, line item number and, if applicable, the order number;

(iv) Description, quantity, unit of measure, unit price and extended price of the items delivered;

(v) Shipping number and date of shipment, including the bill of lading number and weight of shipment if shipped on Government bill of lading;

(vi) Terms of any discount for prompt payment offered;

(vii) Name and address of official to whom payment is to be sent;

(viii) Name, title, and phone number of person to notify in event of defective invoice; and

(ix) Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN). The Contractor shall include its TIN on the invoice only if required elsewhere in this contract.

(x) Electronic funds transfer (EFT) banking information.

(A) The Contractor shall include EFT banking information on the invoice only if required elsewhere in this contract.

(B) If EFT banking information is not required to be on the invoice, in order for the invoice to be a proper invoice, the Contractor shall have submitted correct EFT banking information in accordance with the applicable solicitation provision, contract clause (e.g., 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management, or 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Other Than System for Award Management), or applicable agency procedures.

(C) EFT banking information is not required if the Government waived the requirement to pay by EFT.

(2) Invoices will be handled in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C. 3903) and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR part 1315.

(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) Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). If the Government makes payment by EFT, see 52.212- 5(b) for the appropriate EFT clause.

(4) 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 which appears on the payment check or the specified payment date if an electronic funds transfer payment is made.

(5) 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; and

(D) Contractor point of contact.

(ii) Provide a copy of the remittance and supporting documentation to the Contracting Officer.

(6) 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 33.211 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 32.607-2).

(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 default termination.

(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 prescribed in FAR 32.608-2 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 hereunder 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. 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 hereunder 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) Other compliances. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State and local laws, executive orders, rules and regulations applicable to its performance under this contract.

(r) 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; 18 U.S.C. 431 relating to officials not to benefit; 40 U.S.C. chapter 37, Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards; 41 U.S.C. chapter 87, Kickbacks; 49 U.S.C. 40118, Fly American; and 41 U.S.C. chapter 21 relating to procurement integrity.

(s) 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 Assignments, Disputes, Payments, Invoice, Other Compliances, Compliance with Laws Unique to Government Contracts, and Unauthorized Obligations paragraphs of this clause;

(3) The clause at 52.212-5.

(4) Addenda to this solicitation or contract, including any license agreements for computer software.

(5) Solicitation provisions if this is a solicitation.

(6) Other paragraphs of this clause.

(7) The Standard Form 1449.

(8) Other documents, exhibits, and attachments

(9) The specification.

(t) [Reserved]

(u) Unauthorized Obligations.

(1) Except as stated in paragraph (u)(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 (u)(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.

(v) 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.

(End of Clause)

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.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.

(End of Clause)

C.3 VAAR 852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT

REQUESTS (NOV 2018)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Submission of payment requests by mail may be required for—

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

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

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

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

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

(End of Clause)

C.4 VAAR 852.242-71 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER (OCT

2020) The Contracting Officer reserves the right to designate an Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO) for the purpose of performing certain tasks/duties in the administration of the contract.

Such designation will be in writing through an ACO Letter of Delegation and will identify the responsibilities and limitations of the ACO. A copy of the ACO Letter of Delegation will be furnished to the Contractor.

(End of Clause)

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

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

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

(End of Clause)

FAR

Number

Title Date

52.203-17 CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS NOV 2023

52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE OCT 2018

52.204-18 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE

MAINTENANCE

AUG 2020

852.203-70 COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING MAY 2018

852.215-70 SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED AND VETERAN-

OWNED SMALL BUSINESS EVALUATION FACTORS

(DEVIATION)

JAN 2023

852.215-71 EVALUATION FACTOR COMMITMENTS OCT 2019

(End of Addendum to 52.212-4)

C.6 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO

IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL

PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (OCT 2025) (DEVIATION FEB

2025)

(a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services:

(1) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (JAN 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(2) 52.204–23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab Covered Entities (DEC 2023) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115–91).

(3) 52.204–25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (NOV 2021) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115–232).

(4) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (NOV 2015).

(5) 52.232–40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (MAR 2023) (31 U.S.C. 3903 and 10 U.S.C. 3801).

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

(7) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) (Public Laws 108-77 and 108-78 (19 U.S.C. 3805 note)).

(b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services:

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

[] (2) 52.203–13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C.

3509).

[] (3) 52.203–15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (JUN 2010) (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5). (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.)

[] (4) 52.203–17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (NOV 2023) (41 U.S.C. 4712);

this clause does not apply to contracts of DoD, NASA, the Coast Guard, or applicable elements of the intelligence community—see FAR 3.900(a).

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

[] (6) [Reserved]

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

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

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

[] (10) 52.204–28, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders—Federal Supply Schedules, Governmentwide Acquisition Contracts, and Multi-Agency Contracts. (DEC 2023) (Pub. L. 115–390, title II).

[X] (11)(i) 52.204–30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders— Prohibition.

(DEC 2023) (Pub. L. 115–390, title II).

[] (ii) Alternate I (DEC 2023) of 52.204–30.

[X] (12) 52.209–6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Proposed for Debarment, or Voluntarily Excluded. (JAN 2025) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

[] (13) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters

(OCT 2018) (41 U.S.C. 2313).

[] (14) [Reserved]

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

[] (16) 52.219–4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (OCT 2022) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

[] (17) [Reserved]

[X] (18)(i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644).

[] (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-6.

[] (19)(i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644).

[] (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-7.

[] (20) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (JAN 2025) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

[] (21)(i) 52.219–9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (JAN 2025) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)).

[] (ii) Alternate I (NOV 2016) of 52.219-9.

[] (iii) Alternate II (NOV 2016) of 52.219-9.

[] (iv) Alternate III (JAN 2025) of 52.219–9.

[] (v) Alternate IV (JAN 2025) of 52.219–9.

[] (22)(i) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

[] (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-13.

[X] (23) 52.219–14, Limitations on Subcontracting (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C. 657s).

[] (24) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages—Subcontracting Plan (SEP 2021) (15 U.S.C.

637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

[] (25) 52.219–27, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Concerns Eligible Under the SDVOSB Program (FEB 2024) (15 U.S.C. 657f).

[X] (26) (i) 52.219-28, Postaward Small Business Program Rerepresentation (JAN 2025) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).

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

[] (27) 52.219–29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source…