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STANDARD FORM 1449

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

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

540-26-2-5053-0019

36C24526Q0401 03-26-2026

Bill Pratt 04-14-2026

10:00 EDT

19ACQ

Department of Veterans Affairs Louis A Johnson VA Medical Center

1 Medical Ctr Dr Clarksburg WV 26301

X 100

X

811310

$12.5 Million

N/A

Department of Veterans Affairs Louis A Johnson VA Medical Center

1 Medical Ctr Dr Clarksburg WV 26301

19ACQ

Department of Veterans Affairs VISN 5 Contracting Satellite office

361 Boiler House Rd BLDG 101 Perry Point MD 21902

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: FOR GENERATOR TESTING SERVICES &

24 HR EMERGENCY SERVICES, NFPA 110, FOR THE LOUIS A

JOHNSON VA MEDICAL CENTER. PER SOW. CONTRACTOR TO PROVIDE

ALL LABOR, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, SUPERVISION FOR THESE SERVICES

BLANKET PURCHASE AGREEMENT BASE YR PLUS 4 Pricing Periods

SITE VISIT ON FRIDAY 04/03/2026 @ 1300 Hours (1 PM)

LOCATION: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT SERIVICE BUILDING 7

M&O SUPERVISORS OFFICE, scott.savage@va.gov

RFIs (Questions) SHALL BE SENT NLT 04/08/2026 @ 10:00 AM SEND RFIs TO Billie.Pratt@va.gov

QUOTES DUE NLT 04/14/2026 @ 10:00 AM SEND QUOTES TO

Billie.Pratt@va.gov

MUST READ STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

MUST READ SECTION E.2 FOR DETAILS ON EVALUATION FACTORS ETC.

See CONTINUATION Page

X 1

Bill Pratt

VA-VHA-RPOE-2024-0093

mailto:scott.savage@va.gov mailto:Billie.Pratt@va.gov

36C24526Q0390

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 (SOW)

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) ...20

C.4 VAAR 852.211-72 TECHNICAL INDUSTRY STANDARDS (NOV 2018)

C.5 VAAR 852.219-73 VA NOTICE OF TOTAL SET-ASIDE FOR CERTIFIED

SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES (JAN 2023)

(DEVIATION)

C.6 VAAR 852.219-75 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION (JAN 2023)

(DEVIATION)

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

2018)

C.8 VAAR 852.242-71 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER (OCT 2020)

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

E.4 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB

1998)

E.5 VAAR 852.252-70 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS OR CLAUSES INCORPORATED

BY REFERENCE (JAN 2008)

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 Billie.Pratt@va.gov Department of Veterans Affairs Louis A Johnson VA Medical Center 1 Medical Ctr Dr Clarksburg WV 26301

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

B.2 STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

Department of Veterans Affairs Louis A. Johnson VAMC 1 Medical Dr, Clarksburg, WV 26301

The Department of Veterans Affairs will be establishing a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) with a contractor for a Base Year Pricing Period and 4 additional Pricing Periods.

A Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) is a simplified method the government uses to meet recurring needs by establishing a flexible arrangement with a vendor. It allows quick, repeat purchases without having to set up a new contract each time.

This ensures the Louis A. Johnson VAMC maintains continuous compliance with the most recent VHA-adopted NFPA 110 and is fully prepared for The Joint Commission (TJC) and OIG inspections.

1.0 Contract Structure

• Base Year Pricing Period: TBD

• Pricing Periods 1-4:

• Emergency Coverage: 24/7/365 On-call availability.

2.0 Scope of Work

The contractor shall provide all labor, materials, and equipment to perform monthly, annual, and triennial testing, as well as emergency repair services.

2.1 Monthly Operational Test

• Duration: Minimum 30 continuous minutes under facility load.

• Time-to-Transfer: Must reach operating voltage/frequency and transfer load within 10 seconds.

• ATS Rotation: Contractor shall rotate the initiating Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) monthly to ensure all switches are cycled annually.

2.2 Supplemental Load Bank Testing (As Required)

In accordance with the most recent NFPA 110, Section 8.4.2, if a generator fails to reach the required 30% of the nameplate kW rating or the manufacturer’s recommended exhaust gas temperature during the monthly run:

• Requirement: The contractor shall provide a portable load bank.

• Procedure: The unit shall be exercised for 2 hours annually at a load increasing to at least 75% of the nameplate rating.

• Must be qualified to complete test on medium voltage(MV) systems as the 4160V Gen ,480 Gen.

2.3 Triennial (36-Month) 4-Hour Run

Once every 36 months, the contractor shall conduct a continuous 4-hour load test:

• First 3 Hours: Minimum 30% of nameplate kW.

• Final Hour: Minimum 75% of nameplate kW (utilizing a load bank if facility load is insufficient).

• Must be qualified to complete test on medium voltage(MV) systems as the 4160V Gen ,480 Gen.

3.0 Emergency Response & Repair

• Response Time: The contractor shall provide emergency repair services with a maximum 2-hour on-site response time from the initial call by the M&O Supervisor or Engineering Staff.

• Labor Hours for regular and after-hours work will be quoted on by contractor.

o If parts are involved also, you can include the cost of your invoice.

• Availability: This requirement applies 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays.

• Reporting: Any emergency repair must result in a "Return to Service" report documenting the root cause and the specific NFPA 110 re-test performed to verify system readiness.

4.0 TJC & OIG Documentation Standards

All reports must be "Audit-Ready" and submitted to the Facilities Management Service (FMS) within 72 hours.

• Specific Data: Reports must include exact kW/Amperage, Hz, and exhaust temperatures.

• Battery Diagnostics: Conductance or specific gravity readings are mandatory for each battery cell/unit.

• Certification: A signed attestation that the test met the most recent VHA/NFPA 110 performance criteria.

5.0 Contractor Qualifications & Safety

• Certification: Technicians must be EGSA-certified or factory-trained on VAMC-specific assets.

• Safety: All work must comply with the most recent NFPA 70E standards. The contractor is responsible for all Arc Flash PPE and for establishing a safe working perimeter.

• Must be very familiar with Lock out Tag out procedures

• Must know OSHA Standards and comply with their Standards

6.0 Record Management.

. Documentation Requirements:

1. Date of test

2. Start and end time.

3. Total run duration.

4. Generator identification number/location.

5. Load percentage or kW output.

6. Voltage and frequency readings.

7. Oil pressure and coolant temperature readings.

8. Fuel level.

9. Battery condition.

10. Following NFPA 110.

7.0 Record Retention.

1. Generator test records shall be maintained for a minimum of three (3) years.

2. Records may be maintained electronically or in hard copy available to the facility when requested.

Also refer to Clause 52.212-4(t) in clause 52.212-4 in the contract and solicitation When Federal agencies acquire goods or services, they need to determine what Federal records management requirements should be included in the contract. Federal contractors often create, send, or receive Federal records. Federal contracts should provide clear legal obligations describing how the contract employees must handle Federal records.

RECORDS MANAGEMENT OBLIGATIONS

REFER TO FAR CLAUSE 52.212-4(t)

B.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

ITEM

NUMBER

DESCRIPTION OF

SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

12.00 MO __________________ __________________

Monthly NFPA 110 Testing, COMPLIANCE WITH THE NFPA 110.

Pricing must include a report for each Monthly Test, For Documentation and Compliance Reporting according to the most recent NFA P110, See Statement of Work Pricing Period: 1 POP Begin: 04-15-2026 POP End: 04-14-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811310 - Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J049 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Maintenance and Repair Shop Equipment

1.00 EA __________________ __________________

Supplemental Load Bank Test (Annual if < 30%)

Must be able to do the test on medium voltage(MV) systems and 4160V Gen ,480 Gen, PER Statement of Work Pricing Period: 1 POP Begin: 04-15-2026 POP End: 04-14-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811310 - Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance

1.00 HR __________________ __________________

Emergency Response labor cost per Hour, for normal working hours

8 AM to 5 PM

Emergency Coverage: 24/7/365 On-call availability including holidays, contractor shall provide emergency repair services with a maximum 2-hour on-site response time from the initial call by the M&O Supervisor or Engineering Staff.

Any emergency repair must result in a "Return to Service" report documenting the root cause and the specific NFPA 110 re-test performed to verify system readiness.

Pricing Period: 1 POP Begin: 04-15-2026 POP End: 04-14-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811310 - Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance

Emergency Response labor cost per Hour, for after hour working times including holidays and weekend 5 PM to 8 AM

Emergency Coverage: 24/7/365 On-call availability including holidays, contractor shall provide emergency repair services with a maximum 2-hour on-site response time from the initial call by the M&O Supervisor or Engineering Staff.

Any emergency repair must result in a "Return to Service" report documenting the root cause and the specific NFPA 110 re-test performed to verify system readiness.

Pricing Period: 1 POP Begin: 04-15-2026 POP End: 04-14-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811310 - Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance

Pricing must include a report for each Monthly Test, For Documentation and Compliance Reporting according to the most recent NFA P110, See Statement of Work Pricing Period: 2 POP Begin: 04-15-2027 POP End: 04-14-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811310 - Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance

Must be able to do the test on medium voltage(MV) systems and 4160V Gen ,480 Gen, PER Statement of Work Pricing Period: 2 POP Begin: 04-15-2027 POP End: 04-14-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811310 - Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance

8 AM to 5 PM

Emergency Coverage: 24/7/365 On-call availability including holidays, contractor shall provide emergency repair services with a maximum 2-hour on-site response time from the initial call by the

M&O Supervisor or Engineering Staff.

Any emergency repair must result in a "Return to Service" report documenting the root cause and the specific NFPA 110 re-test performed to verify system readiness.

Pricing Period: 2 POP Begin: 04-15-2027 POP End: 04-14-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811310 - Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance

Emergency Response labor cost per Hour, for after hour working times including holidays and weekend 5 PM to 8 AM

Emergency Coverage: 24/7/365 On-call availability including holidays, contractor shall provide emergency repair services with a maximum 2-hour on-site response time from the initial call by the M&O Supervisor or Engineering Staff.

Any emergency repair must result in a "Return to Service" report documenting the root cause and the specific NFPA 110 re-test performed to verify system readiness.

Pricing Period: 2 POP Begin: 04-15-2027 POP End: 04-14-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811310 - Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance

Pricing must include a report for each Monthly Test, For Documentation and Compliance Reporting according to the most recent NFA P110, See Statement of Work Pricing Period: 3 POP Begin: 04-15-2028 POP End: 04-14-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811310 - Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance

1.00 MO __________________ __________________

Must be able to do the test on medium voltage(MV) systems and 4160V Gen ,480 Gen, PER Statement of Work Pricing Period: 3 POP Begin: 04-15-2028

POP End: 04-14-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811310 - Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance

8 AM to 5 PM

Emergency Response (Standby FEE) , Emergency Coverage:

24/7/365 On-call availability including holidays, contractor shall provide emergency repair services with a maximum 2-hour on-site response time from the initial call by the M&O Supervisor or Engineering Staff.

Any emergency repair must result in a "Return to Service" report documenting the root cause and the specific NFPA 110 re-test performed to verify system readiness. PER SOW 3.0 Pricing Period: 3 POP Begin: 04-15-2028 POP End: 04-14-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811310 - Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance times including holidays and weekend 5 PM to 8 AM

Emergency Coverage: 24/7/365 On-call availability including holidays, contractor shall provide emergency repair services with a maximum 2-hour on-site response time from the initial call by the M&O Supervisor or Engineering Staff.

Any emergency repair must result in a "Return to Service" report documenting the root cause and the specific NFPA 110 re-test performed to verify system readiness. PER SOW 3.0 Pricing Period: 3 POP Begin: 04-15-2028 POP End: 04-14-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811310 - Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance

Triennial 4-Hour Load Test (Year 3 Only) Must be able to do the test on medium voltage(MV) systems and 4160V Gen ,480 Gen, PER Per Statement of Work Pricing Period: 3

POP Begin: 04-15-2028 POP End: 04-14-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811310 - Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance

Pricing must include a report for each Monthly Test, For Documentation and Compliance Reporting according to the most recent NFA P110, See Statement of Work Pricing Period: 4 POP Begin: 04-15-2029 POP End: 04-14-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811310 - Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance

Must be able to do the test on medium voltage(MV) systems and 4160V Gen ,480 Gen, PER Statement of Work Pricing Period: 4 POP Begin: 04-15-2029 POP End: 04-14-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811310 - Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance

8 AM to 5 PM

Emergency Coverage: 24/7/365 On-call availability including holidays, contractor shall provide emergency repair services with a maximum 2-hour on-site response time from the initial call by the M&O Supervisor or Engineering Staff.

Any emergency repair must result in a "Return to Service" report documenting the root cause and the specific NFPA 110 re-test performed to verify system readiness. PER SOW 3.0 Pricing Period: 4 POP Begin: 04-15-2029 POP End: 04-14-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811310 - Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance times between 5 PM to 8 AM

Emergency Coverage: 24/7/365 On-call availability including holidays, contractor shall provide emergency repair services with a maximum 2-hour on-site response time from the initial call by the M&O Supervisor or Engineering Staff.

Any emergency repair must result in a "Return to Service" report documenting the root cause and the specific NFPA 110 re-test performed to verify system readiness. PER SOW 3.0 Pricing Period: 4 POP Begin: 04-15-2029 POP End: 04-14-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811310 - Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance

Pricing must include a report for each Monthly Test, For Documentation and Compliance Reporting according to the most recent NFA P110, See Statement of Work Pricing Period: 5 POP Begin: 04-15-2030 POP End: 04-14-2031 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811310 - Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance

Must be able to do the test on medium voltage(MV) systems and 4160V Gen ,480 Gen, PER Statement of Work Pricing Period: 5 POP Begin: 04-15-2030 POP End: 04-14-2031 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811310 - Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance between 8 AM to 5 PM

Emergency Coverage: 24/7/365 On-call availability including holidays, contractor shall provide emergency repair services with a maximum 2-hour on-site response time from the initial call by the M&O Supervisor or Engineering Staff.

Any emergency repair must result in a "Return to Service" report documenting the root cause and the specific NFPA 110 re-test performed to verify system readiness. PER SOW 3.0 Pricing Period: 5 POP Begin: 04-15-2030 POP End: 04-14-2031 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811310 - Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance times including holidays and weekend 5 PM to 8 AM

Emergency Coverage: 24/7/365 On-call availability including holidays, contractor shall provide emergency repair services with a maximum 2-hour on-site response time from the initial call by the M&O Supervisor or Engineering Staff.

Any emergency repair must result in a "Return to Service" report documenting the root cause and the specific NFPA 110 re-test performed to verify system readiness. PER SOW 3.0 Pricing Period: 5 POP Begin: 04-15-2030 POP End: 04-14-2031 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811310 - Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance

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 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

52.222-55 MINIMUM WAGES FOR CONTRACTOR WORKERS

UNDER EXECUTIVE ORDER 14026 (DEVIATION)

NOV 2025

52.228-5 INSURANCE—WORK ON A GOVERNMENT

INSTALLATION

JAN 1997

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

52.237-2 PROTECTION OF GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS,

EQUIPMENT, AND VEGETATION

APR 1984

52.209-6 PROTECTING THE GOVERNMENT'S INTEREST WHEN

SUBCONTRACTING WITH CONTRACTORS DEBARRED,

SUSPENDED, PROPOSED FOR DEBARMENT, OR

VOLUNTARILY EXCLUDED

JAN 2025

52.209-10 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH INVERTED

DOMESTIC CORPORATIONS

NOV 2015

52.219-6 NOTICE OF TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE

(DEVIATION)

NOV 2025

52.219-8 UTILIZATION OF SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS

(DEVIATION)

NOV 2025

52.219-14 LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING (DEVIATION) NOV 2025

52.222-3 CONVICT LABOR (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

52.223-23 SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTS (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

52.222-42 STATEMENT OF EQUIVALENT RATES FOR FEDERAL

HIRES

MAY 2014

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

52.232-40 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

52.203-6 RESTRICTIONS ON SUBCONTRACTOR SALES TO THE

GOVERNMENT ALTERNATE I (NOV 2021)

JUN 2020

FAR

Number

Title Date

52.203-16 PREVENTING PERSONAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST JUN 2020

C.4 VAAR 852.211-72 TECHNICAL INDUSTRY STANDARDS (NOV 2018)

(a) The Contractor shall conform to the standards established by: NFPA 110, VHA DIRECTIVE 1028 as to NFPA 110, VHA DIRECTIVE 1028.

(b) The Contractor shall submit proof of conformance to the standard. This proof may be a label or seal affixed to the equipment or supplies, warranting that the item(s) have been tested in accordance with the standards and meet the contract requirement. Proof may also be furnished by the organization listed above certifying that the item(s) furnished have been tested in accordance with and conform to the specified standards.

(c) Offerors may obtain the standards cited in this provision by submitting a request, including the solicitation number, title and number of the publication to: NFPA 110, VHA DIRECTIVE

(d) The offeror shall contact the Contracting Officer if response is not received within two weeks of the request.

(End of Clause)

C.5 VAAR 852.219-73 VA NOTICE OF TOTAL SET-ASIDE FOR CERTIFIED

SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES (JAN 2023)

(DEVIATION)

(a) Definition. for the Department of Veterans Affairs, ‘‘Service-disabled Veteran-owned small business concern or SDVOSB’’:

(1) Means a small business concern—

(i) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned by one or more service-disabled Veterans or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more service-disabled Veterans or eligible surviving spouses (see VAAR 802.201, Surviving Spouse definition);

(ii) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more service-disabled Veterans (or eligible surviving spouses) or, in the case of a service-disabled Veteran with permanent and severe disability, the spouse or permanent caregiver of such Veteran;

(iii) The business meets Federal small business size standards for the applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code identified in the solicitation document;

(iv) The business has been certified for ownership and control pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127, 13 CFR 128, and is listed as certified in the SBA certification database at https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/; and

(v) The business agrees to comply with VAAR subpart 819.70 and Small Business Administration (SBA) regulations regarding small business size, government contracting, and the Veteran Small Business Certification Program at 13 CFR parts 121, 125, and 128.

(2) The term ‘‘Service-disabled Veteran’’ means a Veteran, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(2), with a disability that is service-connected, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(16).

(3) The term ‘‘small business concern’’ has the meaning given that term under section 3 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632).

(4) The term ‘‘small business concern owned and controlled by Veterans with service-connected disabilities’’ has the meaning given the term ‘‘small business concern owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans’’ under section 3(q)(2) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632(q)(2)).

(5) The term “SDVOSB participant” or certified SDVOSB means a small business that has been certified in the SBA Veteran Small Business Certification Program and listed in the SBA certification database (see 13 CFR 128.102).

(b) General. In order for a concern to submit an offer and be eligible for the award of an SDVOSB set-aside or sole source contract, the concern must qualify as a small business concern under the size standard corresponding to the NAICS code assigned to the contract and be listed as an SDVOSB participant in the SBA certification database as set forth in 13 CFR 128.

(1) Offers received from entities that are not certified SDVOSBs and listed in the SBA certification database at the time of offer shall not be considered.

(2) Any award resulting from this solicitation shall be made to a certified SDVOSB listed in the SBA certification database who is eligible at the time of submission of offer(s) and at the time of award.

(3) The requirements in this clause apply to any contract, order or subcontract where the firm receives a benefit or preference from its designation as an SDVOSB, including set-asides, sole source awards, and evaluation preferences.

https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/

(c) Representation. Pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127(e), only certified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database are considered eligible to receive award of a resulting contract. By submitting an offer, the prospective contractor represents that it is an eligible and certified SDVOSB as defined in this clause, 13 CFR 121, 125, and 128, and VAAR subpart 819.70.

(d) Agreement/LOS certification. When awarded a contract action, including orders under multipleaward contracts, an SDVOSB agrees that in the performance of the contract, the SDVOSB shall comply with requirements in VAAR subpart 819.70 and SBA regulations on small business size, and government contracting programs at 13 CFR part 121 and part 125, including the non-manufacturer rule and limitations on subcontracting (LOS) requirements in 13 CFR 121.406(b) and 13 CFR 125.6. For the purpose of limitations on subcontracting, only certified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database (including independent contractors) shall be considered eligible and/or ‘‘similarly situated’’ (i.e., a firm that has the same small business program status as the prime contractor). An otherwise eligible firm further agrees to comply with the required LOS certification requirements in this solicitation (see 852.219–75 or 852.219–76 as applicable). These requirements are summarized as follows:

(1) Services. In the case of a contract for services (except construction), the SDVOSB prime contractor will not pay more than 50% of the amount paid by the government to the prime for contract performance to firms that are not certified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database (excluding direct costs to the extent they are not the principal purpose of the acquisition and the SDVOSB/ VOSB does not provide the service, such as airline travel, cloud computing services, or mass media purchases). When a contract includes both services and supplies, the 50 percent limitation shall apply only to the service portion of the contract.

(2) Supplies/products.

(i) In the case of a contract for supplies or products (other than from a non-manufacturer of such supplies), the SDVOSB prime contractor will not pay more than 50% of the amount paid by the government to the prime for contract performance, excluding the cost of materials, to firms that are not certified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database. When a contract includes both supply and services, the 50 percent limitation shall apply only to the supply portion of the contract.

(ii) In the case of a contract for supplies from a non-manufacturer, the SDVOSB prime contractor will supply the product of a domestic small business manufacturer or processor, unless a waiver as described in 13 CFR 121.406(b)(5) has been granted. Refer to 13 CFR 125.6(a)(2)(ii) for guidance pertaining to multiple item procurements.

(3) General construction. In the case of a contract for general construction, the SDVOSB prime contractor will not pay more than 85% of the amount paid by the government to the prime for contract performance, excluding the cost of materials, to firms that are not certified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database.

(4) Special trade construction contractors. In the case of a contract for special trade contractors, no more than 75% of the amount paid by the government to the prime for contract performance, excluding the cost of materials, may be paid to firms that are not certified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database.

(5) Subcontracting. An SDVOSB subcontractor must meet the NAICS size standard assigned by the prime contractor and be certified and listed in the SBA certification database to count as similarly situated. Any work that a first tier SDVOSB subcontractor further subcontracts will count towards the percent of subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. For supply or construction contracts, the cost of materials is excluded and not considered to be subcontracted. When a contract includes both services and supplies, the 50 percent limitation shall apply only to the portion of the contract with the preponderance of the expenditure upon which the assigned NAICS is based. For information and more specific requirements, refer to 13

CFR 125.6.

(e) Required limitations on subcontracting compliance measurement period. An SDVOSB shall comply with the limitations on subcontracting as follows:

[X] By the end of the base term of the contract or order, and then by the end of each subsequent option period; or

[] By the end of the performance period for each order issued under the contract.

(f) Joint ventures. A joint venture may be considered eligible as an SDVOSB if the joint venture complies with the requirements in 13 CFR 128.402 and the managing joint venture partner makes the representations under paragraph (c) of this clause. A joint venture agrees that, in the performance of the contract, the applicable percentage specified in paragraph (d) of this clause will be performed by the aggregate of the joint venture participants.

(g) Precedence. The VA Veterans First Contracting Program, as defined in VAAR 802.101, subpart 819.70, and…