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36C24526Q0321 03-12-2026 william.galletta@va.gov 03-31-2026 12pm EDT

19ACQ

Department of Veterans Affairs Loch Raven VA Medical Center

3901 Loch Raven Blvd Baltimore MD 21218

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238220

$19 Million

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19ACQ

Department of Veterans Affairs Loch Raven VA Medical Center

3901 Loch Raven Blvd Baltimore MD 21218

19ACQ

Department of Veterans Affairs

VAMC

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 QUOTES: We Require Stationary Engineers for boiler & auxiliary equipment checks. For the Loch Raven VAMC, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, PER SOW.

Period of Performance: Base Year Plus 4 Option Years

Site Visit Day: March 18, 2026 @ 9AM, Loch Raven VAMC BLDG 4, Engineer Conference Room 129. NOT MANDATORY

Request for Information: All RFIs NLT March 24, 2026 @ 12PM send RFIs to william.galletta@va.gov

Quotes due NLT: 03-31-2026, @ 12 PM ET send all quotes to william.galletta@va.gov

MUST READ STATEMENT WORK LOCATED B.2 OF THIS RFQ

MUST READ SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTIONS TO QUOTERS

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William Galletta

VA-VHA-RPOE-2025-0007

mailto:william.galletta@va.gov http://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp mailto:william.galletta@va.gov

36C24526Q0321

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 STATEMENT 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 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000)

C.4 SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

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

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 52.201-1 ACQUISITION 360: VOLUNTARY SURVEY (SEP 2023)

E.4 52.212-2 EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL

SERVICES (NOV 2021)

E.5 VAAR 852.242-71 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER (OCT 2020)

E.6 VAAR 852.252-70 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS OR CLAUSES INCORPORATED

BY REFERENCE (JAN 2008)

E.7 VAAR 852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS (NOV

2018)

E.8 52.209-7 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (OCT 2018)

E.9 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)

E.10 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

E.11 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

(FEB 1998)

E.12 52.240-90 SECURITY PROHIBITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS REPRESENTATIONS

AND CERTIFICATIONS (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)

E.13 VAAR 852.233-71 ALTERNATE PROTEST PROCEDURE (OCT 2018)

E.14 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 Loch Raven VA Medical Center 3901 Loch Raven Blvd Baltimore MD 21218

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, 30 Days 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

mailto:William.Galletta@va.gov http://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp

B.2 STATEMENT OF WORK

Loch Raven Stationary Engineer Required

Loch Raven VAMC 3901 Loch Raven Blvd, Baltimore, MD 21218

General:

VISN 5 The VA Maryland Health Care System is dedicated to improving the lives of Veterans and their families every day. Our health care teams are deeply experienced and guided by the needs of Veterans, their families, and caregivers. VA directive 1810 requires inspections to decentralized boilers by qualified personnel. The inspections must be in accordance with VA directives and existing Standard operating procedures for the Loch Raven Medical center.

Inspections shall be every 4 hours, (at 2400, 0400, 0800, 1200, 1600 and 2000), 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Cumulative hours of service would be roughly 2,190 hours based on 4 hour rotational surveillance.

1. VA Directive 1810 - VA Directive 1810 pertains to the management, operation, and maintenance of boiler plants and systems within the Department of Veterans Affairs facilities. It establishes policies and responsibilities to ensure boiler plants operate safely, efficiently, and in compliance with applicable codes and regulations.

About the sites:

The Loch Raven VA Community Living & Rehabilitation Center Provides rehabilitation and recreation therapy for our recovering veterans. The main building also provides hospice, nursing home care and care for patients with Alzheimer’s. The surrounding campus provides services including mental health care, audiology, care for Veterans who are blind or have low vision, and more.

Period of Performance:

The period of performance for this contract: Base Year Plus 4 Option Years

A.) Scope of Work:

1. Stationary engineer inspections will involve buildings 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, and 7. Inspector will log all deficiencies on a checklist provided by the Veterans Administration Services Facilities and Engineering department. Inspections will include pressure verification, temperature readings, firing rate, fuel temp readings, and gas pressure readings.

Inspections will comply with VHA directive 1810 for proper inspections of hot water boiler and adjoining safeties. Inspectors will log the items per checklist attached and notate any deficiencies for recommended repair action. Inspector must visually inspect each boiler on campus every 4 hours, document results and report back to site supervisor of any know deficiencies. Emergency repairs or safety failures will be corrected immediately in accordance with federal standards by a “competent” technician.

B.) Qualifications:

Loch Raven Medical Center requires stationary engineers to be 3rd grade or higher.

The levels for Stationary Engineers generally correspond to the complexity of tasks, level of responsibility, and the experience required. Levels to include:

Grade 1

1. Five years of documented experience as an active Grade 2 stationary engineer under the direction and control of a Grade 1 stationary engineer, toward which an applicant may receive:

• One year of credit for six credit hours of class or continuing education units in boiler safety or operations; and

• One year of credit for holding a current active license as:

o Master plumber;

o Master heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration contractor;

or o Master restricted heating, ventilation, air conditioning contractor;

2. A four-year degree in mechanical engineering from an accredited university or college;

3. Licensure as a Professional Engineer including:

• One year of documented experience as a professional engineer; and

• One year of documented experience as a Grade 2 stationary engineer under the direction and control of a Grade 1 stationary engineer; or

4. A valid marine engineer's certificate or a chief petty officer's certificate from the United States Navy with documentation of steam boiler engineer training.

Grade 2

Applicants for the Grade 2 stationary engineer's examination must possess at least ONE of the following qualifications:

1. Thirty-six months of documented experience as an active Grade 3 engineer under the direction and control of a licensed Grade 2 or Grade 1 stationary engineer, that may include:

• One year of credit for six credit hours of class or continuing education units in boiler safety or operations; and

• One year of credit for holding a current active license as:

o Master plumber;

o Master heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration contractor;

or o Master restricted heating, ventilation, air conditioning contractor;

2. A four-year degree in mechanical engineering from an accredited university or college;

3. Licensure as a professional engineer and six months of documented experience as a

Grade 3, Grade 4, or Grade 5 stationary engineer, or

4. A valid marine engineer's certificate or a chief petty officer's certificate from the United States Navy.

Grade 3 Applicants for the Grade 3 stationary engineer's examination must possess at least ONE of the following qualifications:

1. Two years of documented experience as an active Grade 4 or Grade 5 stationary engineer;

2. One year of documented experience as an active Grade 4 or Grade 5 engineer and six credit hours or continuing education units of classes in boiler operations or safety; or

3. A valid marine engineer's certificate or a chief petty officer's certificate from the United States Navy.

Grade 4 Applicants for the Grade 4 stationary engineer's examination must possess at least ONE of the following qualifications:

1. Six months of documented experience as an active Grade 5 stationary engineer; or

2. Three credit hours or continuing education units of classes in boiler operations or safety.

Grade 5 Applicants for the Grade 5 stationary engineer's examination qualifies under this section if the applicant possesses a high school diploma or graduate equivalence diploma.

C.) SKILL AND KNOWLEDGE:

A trained stationary engineer inspector/operator that is proficient in performing the following (Individual boiler specific):

1. Must possess the required skills to use stationary and industrial type power equipment.

Understanding of pneumatic principles and a working knowledge of electronics to repair and maintain boilers and associated equipment.

2. Be able to monitor temperatures, pressures and of corresponding equipment with the ability to recognize system failure at a stationary engineer level 3.

3. Startup, warmup and shutdown of boilers.

4. Familiar with emergency standards and procedures to safety shutdown boilers. Training will be accomplished for site specific emergency procedures.

5. Monitors, document and adjusts boiler pressure, water levels, temperature and the operation of circulating pumps, chemical pumps and control systems, return pumps, gauges, and fuel levels as necessary. Must be able to operate all equipment and controls related to each boiler in each building.

6. Ensure all boilers are firing on each of the available fuels, Natural gas & fuel oil properly.

7. Collection and organization of plant performance records.

8. Knowledgeable and proper function of all safety devices and must have documented formal as well as on the job training.

9. Must possess at least 2 years of documented journeyman level experience in maintaining, observing hot water boilers / high-pressure boilers or stationary engineer license equivalent.

10. Makes recommendations to update, renew or institute current or new practices or policies for all boilers on campus based on industry standards that are compliant with the VHA directive 1810.

11. Must have the ability to work unsupervised.

12. Contractor onsite staff shall review all relevant SOP’s, directives and documentation annually pertaining to directive 1810 at the Loch raven medical center.

D.) Equipment to be inspected:

• Two (2) 1995 Cleaver Brooks boilers with the capacity of 2,000 MBH of hot water per hour at a maximum temperature of 300 degrees with a normal operation temperature of 120-180 degrees.

• Two (2) 1994 Lochinvar boilers with the capacity of 990,000 BTU of hot water per hour at a maximum temperature of 230 degrees with a normal operation temperature of 120- 180 degrees.

• One (1) 2000 A.O. Smith boilers with the capacity of 200,000 BTU of hot water per hour at a maximum pressure of 120 psi with a normal operation pressure of 80psi.

• Two (2) 2007 Solaris boilers with the capacity of 415,000 BTU of hot water per hour at a maximum temperature of 250 degrees with a normal operation temperature of 120-180 degrees.

• Two (2) 2012 LARS boilers with the capacity of 849,000 BTU of hot water per hour at a maximum temperature of 280 degrees with a normal operation temperature of 160-180 degrees.

• One (1) 2000 Wel Mclain boilers with the capacity of 300,000 BTU of hot water per hour at a maximum temperature of 240 degrees with a normal operation temperature of 120- 200 degrees.

• One (1) 2019 Lochinvar boilers with the capacity of 176,300 BTU of hot water per hour at a maximum temperature of 200 degrees with a normal operation temperature of 140 degrees. All other boilers scheduled for future construction TBD and trained accordingly.

Reporting for Duty: When onsite visits are mandated contractor staff shall report for duty to Loch Raven Facilities and Engineering Department building located at 3900 Loch raven boulevard, building #4, Room 133 prior to performing any work unless otherwise directed by the COR. The contractors shall review the required tasks and scheduling with the Facilities and Engineering supervisors prior to the start of each workday. The workday hours shall be coordinated with the COR but will generally be 8-hour days depending on the nature of the work required.

Reporting Requirements: Upon completion of work the Contractor shall document services electronically or written in a legible format and provide to the COR. Documentation requirements are to follow Building Automation System Annual Service Contract scope.

Invoicing: Contractor to submit invoicing upon completion of the scope of work. Invoicing will be reviewed by the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for authenticity. Items not to be billed to this contract will be equipment damage, storage fees, fuel fees, rental costs, unverified hours, travel cost, additional fees, taxes, etc. Invoices will be rejected and be required to be resubmitted if errors are detected.

Ordering Activities and Officers: The Contractor and/or its staff shall not accept any instructions issued by any other person(s) other than the Contracting Officer, the COR, or his/her delegated representative acting within the limits of his/her authority. Purchase of materials will be documented and coordinated through the COR.

Safety and Security 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) statutes and regulations, such as applicable provisions of Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Parts 1910 and 1926. 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. Contractor shall provide his/her employees with the necessary safety equipment required for performance of the contract. The contractor shall take precautions regarding fire and safety policies/procedures within VAMC and their associated Clinics.

c. Contractor shall assume the responsibility to guard against causing of fires and/or explosions and to protect Government Property.

d. No flammable liquids shall be stored in non-designated areas or used in the medical center without communication and written approval from the Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

e. The Contractor and/or its staff shall immediately notify the COR of any existing or potentially unsafe conditions, i.e., frayed electrical cord, dripping, or seeping of fluids.

f. The Contractor shall receive from the COR a permit for all cutting, welding, soldering, or “Hot Work” of any kind. All permits shall be prominently displayed during all activities.

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

HAZARDOUS MATERIAL REPORTING:

a. 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 amounts used shall be maintained for the project duration.

b. 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 Technical Representative.

c. In the event of a spill, Contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer’s Technical 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.

Smoking Policy: Smoking is not permitted within the VAMC facilities. Smoking is prohibited on the campus ground or military base. Contractors found smoking in/on campus, in their vehicles will be removed from campus and contractors supervision notified.

Changes. Only those services specified herein are authorized. Services that are not included in the contract shall NOT be provided unless authorized via a modification issued by the Contracting Officer.

Badges and Parking: Contractor personnel are required to wear identification (I. D.) badges issued by the VA Security Office during the entire time they are on the grounds of the VAMC or one of its clinics. It is the responsibility of the Contractor’s personnel to park in the appropriate designated parking areas. Parking information is available from the VAMC Security Office. The Government shall not validate or reimburse for parking violations under any circumstance. At the Baltimore 10 North Greene Street locations parking will be as needed. Parking passes are restricted during business hours to patients only in the parking garage. Contractors will find the nearest location to the building. Contractors may not park in non-designated areas. Contractors may temporarily park vehicles closer to buildings for “drop off” purposes that do not exceed 30 minutes per day. At the Loch Raven Campus, contractors will park along the designated contractors parking area The Alameda. Contractors may temporarily park vehicles closer to buildings for “drop off” purposes that do not exceed 30 minutes per day unless otherwise discussed with the COR.

National Holidays: Listed below are the eleven national holidays:

New Year’s Day January 1 Martin Luther King ‘s Birthday Third Monday in January President’s Day Third Monday in February Memorial Day Last Monday in May Juneteenth June 19 Independence Day July 4 Labor Day First Monday in September Columbus Day Second Monday in October Veterans Day November 11 Thanksgiving Day Fourth Thursday in November Christmas Day December 25

Also included would be any day specifically declared by the President of the United States of America as a National holiday.

VHA Supplemental Contract Requirements for Combatting COVID-19

Contractor employees who work in or travel to VHA locations must comply with the following:

a. Documentation requirements:

1) If fully vaccinated, contractors shall show proof of vaccination.

i. NOTE: Acceptable proof of vaccination includes a signed record of immunization from a health care provider or pharmacy, a copy of the COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card (CDC Form MLS-319813_r, published on September 3, 2020), or a copy of medical records documenting the vaccination.

2) If unvaccinated, contractors shall show negative COVID-19 test results dated within three calendar days prior to desired entry date. Test must be approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for emergency use or full approval. This includes tests available by a doctor’s order or an FDA approved over-the-counter test that includes an affiliated telehealth service.

3) Documentation cited in this section shall be digitally or physically maintained on each contractor employee while in a VA facility and is subject to inspection prior to entry to VA facilities and after entry for spot inspections by Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs) or other hospital personnel.

4) Documentation will not be collected by the VA; contractors shall, at all times, adhere to and ensure compliance with federal laws designed to protect contractor employee health information and personally identifiable information.

Contractor employees are subject to daily screening for COVID-19 and may be denied entry to VA facilities if they fail to pass screening protocols. As part of the screening process contractors may be asked screening questions found on the COVID-19 Screening Tool. Check regularly for updates.

a. Contractor employees who work away from VA locations, but who will have direct contact with VA patients shall self-screen utilizing the COVID-19 Screening Tool, in advance, each day that they will have direct patient contact and in accordance with their person or persons who coordinate COVID-19 workplace safety efforts at covered contractor workplaces.

Contractors shall, at all times, adhere to and ensure compliance with federal laws designed to protect contractor employee health information and personally identifiable information.

4. Contractor must immediately notify their COR or Contracting Officer if contract performance is jeopardized due to contractor employees being denied entry into VA Facilities. For indefinite delivery contracts: Contractor agrees to comply with VHA Supplemental Contract Requirements for any task or delivery orders issued prior to this modification when performance has already commenced.

All questions, clarifications, or ambiguities must be sent by email to: william.galletta@va.gov https://www.va.gov/covid19screen/ https://www.va.gov/covid19screen/

B.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

ITEM

NUMBER

DESCRIPTION OF

SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

1.00 YR __________________ __________________

Supply Stationary Engineers to perform boiler and auxiliary equipment checks at Loch Raven VA Medical Center located at 3900 Loch Raven Blvd. Baltimore, MD. Supply a licensed State of Maryland Stationary Engineer to perform Stationary Engineering checks every 4 hours, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 04-13-2026 POP End: 04-12-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238220 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air- Conditioning Contractors PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H144 - Quality Control - Furnace, Steam Plant, and Drying Equipment; Nuclear Reactors equipment checks at Loch Raven VA Medical Center located at 3900 Loch Raven Blvd. Baltimore, MD. Supply a licensed State of Maryland Stationary Engineer to perform Stationary Engineering checks every 4 hours, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 04-13-2027 POP End: 04-12-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238220 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air- Conditioning Contractors equipment checks at Loch Raven VA Medical Center located at 3900 Loch Raven Blvd. Baltimore, MD. Supply a licensed State of Maryland Stationary Engineer to perform Stationary Engineering checks every 4 hours, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 04-13-2028 POP End: 04-12-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238220 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air- Conditioning Contractors equipment checks at Loch Raven VA Medical Center located at 3900 Loch Raven Blvd. Baltimore, MD. Supply a licensed State of Maryland Stationary Engineer to perform Stationary Engineering checks every 4 hours, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 04-13-2029 POP End: 04-12-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238220 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air- Conditioning Contractors equipment checks at Loch Raven VA Medical Center located at 3900 Loch Raven Blvd. Baltimore, MD. Supply a licensed State of Maryland Stationary Engineer to perform Stationary Engineering checks every 4 hours, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 04-13-2030 POP End: 04-12-2031 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238220 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air- Conditioning Contractors

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:

FAR Number Title Date

52.203-6 RESTRICTIONS ON SUBCONTRACTOR SALES TO THE

GOVERNMENT ALTERNATE I (NOV 2021)

JUN 2020

52.203-16 PREVENTING PERSONAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST JUN 2020

52.204-9 PERSONAL IDENTITY VERIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR

PERSONNEL

JAN 2011

52.209-6 PROTECTING THE GOVERNMENT'S INTEREST WHEN

SUBCONTRACTING WITH CONTRACTORS DEBARRED,

SUSPENDED, PROPOSED FOR DEBARMENT, OR

VOLUNTARILY EXCLUDED

JAN 2025

52.209-9 UPDATES OF PUBLICLY AVAILABLE INFORMATION

REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS

OCT 2018

52.209-10 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH INVERTED

DOMESTIC CORPORATIONS

NOV 2015

52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE OCT 2018

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 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 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 five (5) years.

(End of Clause)

FAR Number Title Date

52.222-3 CONVICT LABOR (DEVIATION) NOV 2025

52.222-36 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR WORKERS WITH

DISABILITIES (DEVIATION)

NOV 2025

52.222-40 NOTIFICATION OF EMPLOYEE RIGHTS UNDER THE

NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS ACT (DEVIATION)

NOV 2025

52.222-41 SERVICE CONTRACT LABOR STANDARDS (DEVIATION) NOV 2025

52.222-43 FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT AND SERVICE CONTRACT

LABOR STANDARDS-PRICE ADJUSTMENT (MULTIPLE

YEAR AND OPTION CONTRACTS) (DEVIATION)

NOV 2025

52.222-50 COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (DEVIATION) NOV 2025

52.222-55 MINIMUM WAGES FOR CONTRACTOR WORKERS UNDER

EXECUTIVE ORDER 14026 (DEVIATION)

NOV 2025

52.229-3 FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL TAXES (DEVIATION) SEP 2025

52.237-2 PROTECTION OF GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS, EQUIPMENT,

AND VEGETATION

APR 1984

52.237-3 CONTINUITY OF SERVICES JAN 1991

52.223-23 SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTS (DEVIATION) NOV 2025

52.226-8 ENCOURAGING CONTRACTOR POLICIES TO BAN TEXT

MESSAGING WHILE DRIVING

MAY 2024

52.232-33 PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER—SYSTEM

FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT

OCT 2018

52.232-40 PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL

BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS

MAR 2023

52.233-3 PROTEST AFTER AWARD AUG 1996

52.233-4 APPLICABLE LAW FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT CLAIM OCT 2004

52.244-6DEV SUBCONTRACTS FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES

OCT 2025

C.4 SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

In accordance with FAR 28.307-2 and FAR 52.228-5, the following minimum coverage shall apply to this contract:

(a) Workers' compensation and employers liability: Contractors are required to comply with applicable Federal and State workers' compensation and occupational disease statutes. If occupational diseases are not compensable under those statutes, they shall be covered under the employer's liability section of the insurance policy, except when contract operations are so commingled with a Contractor's commercial operations that it would not be practical to require this coverage. Employer's liability coverage of at least $100,000 is required, except in States with exclusive or monopolistic funds that do not permit workers' compensation to be written by private carriers.

(b) General Liability: $500,000.00 per occurrences.

(c) Automobile liability: $200,000.00 per person; $500,000.00 per occurrence and $20,000.00 property damage.

(d) The successful bidder must present to the Contracting Officer, prior to award, evidence of general liability insurance without any exclusionary clauses for asbestos that would void the general liability coverage.

(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

52.228-5 INSURANCE—WORK ON A GOVERNMENT INSTALLATION JAN 1997

852.203-70 COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING MAY 2018

(End of Addendum to 52.212-4)

SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR

ATTACHMENTS

D.1 WAGE DETERMINATION

See attached document: SAM-Service Contract Act Wage Determination 2015-4265_B.

SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

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

AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (SEP 2023)

(a) North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code and small business size standard. The NAICS code(s) and small business size standard(s) for this acquisition appear elsewhere in the solicitation. However, the small business size standard for a concern that submits an offer, other than on a construction or service acquisition, but proposes to furnish an end item that it did not itself manufacture, process, or produce is 500 employees, or 150 employees for information technology value-added resellers under NAICS code 541519, if the acquisition—

(1) Is set aside for small business and has a value above the simplified acquisition threshold;

(2) Uses the HUBZone price evaluation preference regardless of dollar value, unless the offeror waives the price evaluation preference; or

(3) Is an 8(a), HUBZone, service-disabled veteran-owned, economically disadvantaged women-owned, or women-owned small business set-aside or sole-source award regardless of dollar value.

(b) Submission of offers. Submit signed and dated offers to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the exact time specified in this solicitation. Offers may be submitted on the SF 1449, letterhead stationery, or as otherwise specified in the solicitation. As a minimum, offers must show—

(1) The solicitation number;

(2) The time specified in the solicitation for receipt of offers;

(3) The name, address, and telephone number of the offeror;

(4) A technical description of the items being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation. This may include product literature, or other documents, if necessary;

(5) Terms of any express warranty;

(6) Price and any discount terms;

(7) "Remit to" address, if different than mailing address;

(8) A completed copy of the representations and certifications at Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.212-3 (see FAR 52.212-3(b) for those representations and certifications that the offeror shall complete electronically);

(9) Acknowledgment of Solicitation Amendments;

(10) Past…