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1. REQUISITION NO.

2. CONTRACT NO.

3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE DATE

4. ORDER NO.

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE

a. NAME

b. TELEPHONE NO. (No Collect Calls)

8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL

TIME

9. ISSUED BY

CODE

10. THIS ACQUISITION IS

UNRESTRICTED OR

SET ASIDE:

% FOR:

SMALL BUSINESS

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

(WOSB) ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

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TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

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SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13b. RATING

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ

IFB

RFP

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17a. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

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FACILITY CODE

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

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TELEPHONE NO.

DUNS:

DUNS+4:

PHONE:

FAX:

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN OFFER 18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK BELOW IS CHECKED

SEE ADDENDUM

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ITEM NO.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

QUANTITY

UNIT

UNIT PRICE

AMOUNT

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25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only) 27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA

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28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN _______________

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF. ___________________________________ OFFER

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND

DATED ________________________________. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY

(BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE

ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED

SET FORTH HEREIN IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER) 30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (TYPE OR PRINT) 30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (TYPE OR PRINT) 31c. DATE SIGNED

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

(REV. 2/2012)

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

STANDARD FORM 1449

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

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

534-21-1-783-0003 36C24620Q1028 10-15-2020 Cole J. Culley 757-728-7014 10-23-2020

07:00AM

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 6 100 Emancipation Drive Hampton

VA

23667 X 334310 750 Employees N/A X See delivery schedule

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 6 100 Emancipation Drive Hampton

VA

23667

Financial Services Center

PO BOX 149971

Austin

TX

78714-9971 X See CONTINUATION Page This is a solicitation for the delivery and installation of a replacement Operating Room Video System.

All offers shall be submitted in accordance (IAW) with all clauses, provisions, and instructions to offerors.

Failure to submit an offer IAW the clauses, provisions, and instructions to offerors may result in the offer being deemed technically unacceptable.

See CONTINUATION Page X Cole J. Culley

VA-VHA-RPOE-2019-369AC7BE

Table of Contents

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

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

a. CONTRACTOR:

b. GOVERNMENT: Contracting Officer 36C246 Cole.Culley@va.gov

Network Contracting Office 6 100 Emancipation Drive Hampton VA 23667

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

3. INVOICES: Invoices shall be submitted in arrears:

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

Department of Veterans Affairs Financial Services Center

PO BOX 149971

Austin TX 78714-9971 ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS: The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the Solicitation numbered and dated as follows:

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B.2 STATEMENT OF WORK

Operating Room Camera and Video Integration System Replacement Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center, Charleston SC

A. PURPOSE

The purpose of this procurement is to obtain an operating room (OR) video integration and recording system with camera heads for surgical procedures for six surgical suites. This system will replace the current video system from a HD system to a 4K system at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center. The system must provide monitors, light boxes, video boxes, camera heads, insufflators, speakers, mounting brackets, cabling and servers to develop a fully integrated 4k video system that can provide live streaming of the ORs and communicate with VA EMR (CPRS and Vista) for storage in addition to being capable of future expansion into the Cerner EMR, when applicable. The Contractor shall provide all necessary tools, interfaces, equipment/hardware, software, licenses, delivery, installation of new equipment (including new cabling and removal of old cabling) for a seamless transition to eliminate downtime, warranty, and training.

B. BACKGROUND

The current video system contains components that are over twelve years old. Parts have been replaced overtime, which has caused disruption and component failure of a partially updated system. With a full system replacement, utilizing the latest technology available on the market, the OR will be brought up to the best possible fully integrated system for patient care.

C. PERFORMANCE PERIOD

Work at the Government site shall not take place on Federal holidays unless directed by the Contracting Officer (CO). Contractor will be required work outside normal business (Mon – Fri 0800 -1700 ET) depending on degree of clinical impact. Coordination of this work will be communicated between the Contractor, Contracting Officer Representative (COR), Project Manager (PM), and CO on an ad hoc basis, and decided on prior to work date. Any additional charges beyond the quoted amount must have prior approval by the CO/COR. Performance Period to finalize sixty days after date of award for completion. This is to include development, delivery, installation, implementation, and testing. A project Kick-Off call will be scheduled within 14 days of contract award date, with regular calls scheduled with the project team at weekly or bi-weekly intervals to discuss action items.

D. TYPE OF CONTRACT

Firm-Fixed Price

E. SCOPE

The Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center (RHJVAMC) is seeking to obtain an operating room (OR) video integration and recording system with camera heads for surgical procedures. Vendor must prove their technology can integrate with the complex system (VISTA) which is historically challenging and will not result in loss of functionality. The Contractor shall provide this solution at the main facility in Charleston, SC. The Contractor will provide troubleshooting training for technical staff. The system will meet all requirements outlined in Section F: Professional Services and System Requirements and adhere to the guidelines established in the remaining sections of this document.

The Contractor shall provide all hardware, software, licenses, and services identified in the contract price schedule and IGCE. All associated hardware shall be compatible with existing infrastructure at the VAMC. The Contractor shall provide onsite full installation (including new cabling and removal of old cabling), implementation, additional configuration (if needed), and testing services at each location the system covers, six OR suites. This shall include regular, recurring conference calls with designated site representatives and user groups. The project will be considered complete and can proceed to contract close-out after all requirements have been met.

F. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AND SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

The equipment for the OR video integration and recording system must include integrated video, audio and overall control system for each OR suite. This includes the capability of distributing different images to various monitors and recording devices as well as the live streaming of each OR. The system must allow for control of room video cameras, surgical cameras, audio and lighting from one central controller panel.

The minimum specifications that would be considered as acceptable are as follows:

Hardware

· Qty six (6) insufflators

· Used for monitoring the CO2 gas insufflating process.

· Device control from Display Control Panel

· Ability to turn gas on/off and adjust pressure from Display Control Panel

· Must offer high-speed insufflation with a minimum of 45 l/min

· Screen must display pressure, flow, and volume

· Must be able to maintain stability of the cavity in the event of loss of gas during a procedure

· Qty twelve (12) ceiling mounted speakers (two (2) per OR suite)

· Integrated Audio System

· Audio system with microphones for each OR Suite (Qty6)

· Ability to mute audio for patient privacy

· The integrated image capture, video recording, image routing control, and all other workflow functions built into a single display for the nurse to control.

· Qty twelve (12) ceiling/boom mounted 4K Medical Grade Surgical Displays (two (2) per OR suite)

· Must be 31” or greater in size

· Qty six (6) wall mounted 3D-4K Medical Grade Surgical Displays

· Must be 55” or greater in size

· Package is to include tilting wall mounts

· Must be 3D to provide no downgrade to 3D image output.

· Qty twelve (12) Spring Arm and Yoke upgrade kits (two (2) per OR suite, not needed if current spring arms can support weight of the new monitors)

· Must be capable of holding the ceiling/boom mounted 4K Medical Grade Surgical Displays listed above

· Must be compatible with currently owned Berchtold Booms & Amico Booms

· OR 6: Amico Boom and Oasys Heathcare Spring Arm Model #Central Axis

· OR 1-5: Berchtold Model # Teletom

· Qty six (6) High Definition Touch Screen Display Control Panel

· Display panels will be used at each nursing station within the OR to control what device is currently being shown on the monitors within the room.

· Must be capable of pulling up VA applications such as CPRS and Vista on the same display screen

· Must include wall mounts

· Must be a minimum of 24”

· Must be touch screen

· 1080p resolution

· Solution in place for equipment connection identification and management, e.g.dDisplay control panel must be capable of identifying ancillary equipment connected to system and upon connection ancillary equipment connected must be prioritized on display panel to maintain all active inputs so end user has all available inputs located on a single page.

· Upon connection ancillary equipment must be prioritized on display panel screen to maintain all active inputs in a chronological order so end user has all available inputs located on a single page.

· User interface must be clean and easy for staff to identify equipment that is connected.

· Qty six (6) 4K Documentation System Devices (Medical Video Recorder)

· Must be capable of transferring data via DICOM or HL7 interfaces

· Must be capable of integrating with Cerner EHR for upcoming transfer.

· Must be capable of capturing still images and video sequences in 4K quality or industry standard UHD.

· Must have the capability of editing images and videos

· Must be suitable for use across all specialties performed within the OR suites

· Must be capable of integrating with VA applications such as CPRS and VistaRad.

· Must be capable of communication with VISTA and importing daily surgical list and patient information into video interface.

· Must be capable of integrating with any manufacturer of equipment that is already owned (vendor neutral)

· End to end uncompressed video signal with no downgrade to 4K image.

· Qty six (6) 4K Camera Control Units

· Capable of 4K Image Processing

· Must include any adaptors needed for use with different vendor manufactured parts

· Qty six (6) Light Sources

· Must be compatible with above listed camera control units

· Must include any adaptors needed for use with different vendor manufactured parts

· Device control from Display Control Panel

· Ability to turn light source on/off and adjust brightness from Display Control Panel

· Qty fifteen (15) 4K Camera Heads

· Must be capable of being immersed for cleaning/disinfection

· Must be capable of being sterilized

· 15 surgical pans specifically designed to protect cameras during transport and storage

· Qty one (1) Medical Grade Display Monitor

· Used in centralized location for displaying multiple live video feeds from the six various OR suites

· Must be capable of displaying six (6) suites at one time

· Minimum of 55”

· Must be able to provide privacy by muting sounds from operating room as well as images.

· 1080p resolution

· Qty six (6) In Room Ceiling Mounted Cameras

· To be used for live streaming each OR suite back to the above display monitor for displaying live video feeds on a centralized monitor.

· Must operate on Windows 10 or later OS.

· Universal connection port for imaging devices

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· Vendor must propose solution to convert video signal (DVI, HD, etc) from each piece of ancillary equipment into a single signal to be compatible with universal connector on wall/boom port, thus requiring only one type of universal cable for all equipment types.

· There must be no downgrading of image

· Older SD & HD equipment must continue to display in original format

· 4K equipment will display in 4K

· 3D equipment will display in 3D via main monitor only.

· Minimum of 4 Universal connector ports per surgical boom and one on north and west wall of each OR.

· System must be capable of recognizing all vendor equipment regardless of manufacturer.

System Functionality

· Must be a complete 4K System from images to router to monitors.

· There will be no downgrading of images. Complete end to end uncompressed 4K system.

· Special equipment that displays 3D image must be in 3D on main 55” monitor in each operating suite.

· Must be able to duplicate display via digital visual interface (DVI) connections, e.g. display patient vital signs from currently owned Innovian Anesthesia System in all OR’s

· Must support the facility with applications that meet our National Patient Safety Goals

· User interface (display control panel) must be customizable to meet needs of facility.

· Custom interface with access to educational video and resources for surgical nurses.

· Provide solution of manually capturing video/photos and storage in a ‘setup library’, e.g., cCustom interface to display OR table setups for specific surgical cases.

· Custom interface to quickly access surgeon preferences and case needs.

HIPPA compliance with ability to block video and mute audio to protect patients.

· Time-Out and POST debriefing checklist built in to Display Control Panel (National Patient Safety Goal UP.01.01.01).

· System must be capable of creating a calming environment for patient through video and audio pathways while in the operating room

· Site will host virtual server – vendor to provide specifics for server

· Software must be most recent version available at time of delivery

· If software is required to be installed on VA owned PCs, software must be VA TRM (Technical Reference Model) Approved.

· Specifications can be found: https://www.oit.va.gov/services/trm/

· If software is cloud-based, VA ATO (Authority to Operate) is required prior to installation

· Vendor must provide software updates as they become available at no additional charge

· Vendor must provide patching of software as they become available for security purposes

· Proposal mustOffer shall include unlimited licensing required for the overall system., which must also include any displays to be added for future additions

· Equipment must be compatible with currently owned HD camera heads, while also supporting the new 4K camera heads – site understands that the existing HD camera heads will not be displayed as 4K.

· The equipment must incorporate a turn over management system as part of the live streaming process where still will be able to identify when a procedure is complete and a room is available.

· The equipment must have a compliant checklist feature for the beginning and ending of operational procedures

Professional Services

· Removal of all currently installed system components in coordination with installation of all new system hardware.

· Installation of all physical hardware components including cabling (removing old and running new) and wiring required

· Fiber cabling must be used for 4K system

· Vendor will be responsible for using existing conduit or channels to run new fiber cabling. Facility shall not be charged any additional costs with running new cabling other than quoted installation fee as it is the contractors responsibility to evaluate the existing conduits and its usability.

· Installation and setup of all software components

· Testing of all equipment to ensure a fully functioning system

· Project Management services for overall project scope and coordination with the medical center staff

· Training for end-users provided by a qualified professional

Equipment and overall system shall include a minimum of one (1) year warranty.

Quote is to include, but not be limited to, any cabling, switches, connectors, adaptors, install or extension kits, needed to make the equipment a fully functioning system.

All equipment must be manufactured IAW Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP). All equipment must be manufactured IAW 21CFR part 820 Quality System Regulation. All equipment must be manufactured in accordance with (IAW) International Standard ISO13485 (medical device quality management system). All equipment must function in a manner consistent with HIPPA compliance regulations for patient confidentiality. All equipment must be FDA Classification 1 for medical devices.

G. PROGRESS AND STATUS REPORTS

A Post-Award conference call shall be conducted within seven calendar days of the contract award, as scheduled by designated representatives RHJ VAMC Healthcare Technology Management Service and Contractor. If there are no foreseen delays, the process shall be scheduled to begin within 30 calendar days after the Post-Award Conference call. A weekly or bi-weekly call schedule will be established between the project teams of the VA and the Contractor to coordinate action items, set project milestones, and provide prompt resolution to potential issues. Shall an issue arise, COR must be notified immediately. It is expected that the Contractor will keep in communication with VA accordingly so that issues that arise are transparent to both parties to prevent escalation of outstanding issues.

H. TESTING AND CERTIFICATION

Upon installation of each functional unit of the system, the Contractor shall notify the COR in writing that the system is ready for acceptance testing, and that it meets all requirements as specified. Contractor shall provide network diagrams to the COR upon request. Upon receipt of the requested documents, RHJVAMC HTM staff will coordinate acceptance testing with the Contractor within seven (7) business days. Submission of this notification of system readiness shall be accomplished by the contractor prior to the beginning of the scheduled Government Acceptance Test. Any additional action that may arise to bring the system up to the required standards will be completed at the vendor’s expense.

I. INSTALLATION

1. Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, tools, equipment, etc. to prepare for the installation of the equipment at the RHJVAMC. The location is as follows:

· Ralph H Johnson VA Medical Center, 109 Bee St. Charleston, SC 29401

2. Contractor will install all equipment and accessories and ensure that it is fully operational. Status will be verified by HTM.

3. Contractor will repair/patch/paint any wall damage that may occur from the installation process.

4. Contractor will replace any ceiling tiles damaged from the installation process.

5. Contractor will caulk and/or seal all wall/ceiling penetrations according to facility standards.

6. Cabling:

a) Contractor shall remove old cabling and install new cabling and electrical wiring as needed for safe deployment and use of the digital signage and communication system.

b) Contractor shall provide and install J-Hook cabling pathway, back-boxes, and conduit stubs as required.

c) Contractor shall provide, install, dress & terminate system cabling.

d) Contractor shall configure install and test all cabling, wiring, and electrical components accordance with all applicable laws regulations and compliance guidelines of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 101 Life Safety Code (LSC) NFPA 99 Health Care Facilities Code (HCFC), and National Electrical Code (NEC) and other governing authorities as applicable to this work.

7. All employees of general contractor and subcontractors shall comply with the RHJVAMC policy on Healthcare Industry Representatives, including, but not limited to, vendor credentialing, check-in procedures when at the facility, safety briefs, and display of name badges.

8. Contractor shall be responsible for removing all packing materials and related waste and dispose of offsite.

9. The Contractor shall install all system components including Government furnished equipment, and appurtenances in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, documentation listed in Sections

1.5 of this document, and shall furnish all necessary connectors, terminators, interconnections, services, and adjustments required for a complete and operable system.

10. Contractor shall provide equipment and supplies for barriers, negative air requirements, and all clean up procedures associated with work

ABOVE CEILING WORK

J. GOVERNMENT RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Government shall be responsible for allowing full access to all areas where equipment and/or cables are to be placed by the Contractor or subcontractors. Appropriate notification of these access needs will be provided to the Government by the Contractor. Government shall provide adequate space in their closets for Contractor-provided equipment and Contractor-provided rack and cable management system. If there is a need for work to be done after hours, the Government will make arrangements for the Contractor to have access to the equipment.

K. CHANGES TO THE STATEMENT OF WORK

Any changes to this SOW shall be authorized and approved only through written correspondence from the CO. A copy of each change will be kept in a project folder along with all other products of the project. Costs incurred by the contractor through the actions of parties other than the CO shall be borne by the contractor.

L. CONTRACTOR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

KEY PERSONNEL

Key personnel will be identified in the proposal and shall be considered key personnel essential for the successful completion of the work performed under the contract. The contractor agrees that such personnel shall not be removed, diverted or replaced from the work without prior written approval of the Contracting Officer. The contractor shall submit written notice of proposed personnel changes to the Contracting Officer for approval at least thirty (30) business days in advance.

WORK HOURS

The services covered by this contract shall be furnished by the contractor as defined herein. The contractor shall not be required, except in case of emergency, to furnish such services on a Federal Holidays.

The following terms have the following meanings:

(1) Normal working hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. ET, excluding federal holidays.

(2) Federal Holidays: The 10 holidays observed by the Federal Government are:

· New Year’s Day

· Martin Luther King’s Day

· President’s Day

· Memorial Day

· Independence Day

· Labor Day

· Columbus Day

· Veterans Day

· Thanksgiving Day

· Christmas Day

Any other day specifically declared by the President of the United States to be a federal holiday. When one of the holidays falls on Sunday, the following Monday shall be observed as a Federal Holiday. When a holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday shall be observed as a Federal Holiday.

NOTE

Payment of invoices may be delayed if the requirements are not properly completed or communicated with the Healthcare Technology Management Service as required above.

CONTRACTOR STATUS

Page 1 of Page 1 of The contractor must have an “Active” Status in the System for Award Management (www.sam.gov). The contractor must have an established business, with an office and full-time staff. If subcontractors are used, the CO must approve them in advance.

M. REPORTING

The field service engineer shall report to the HTM service at Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center in Charleston, SC. A service report and invoice shall be provided at the completion of the work.

B.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

Insufflators

Ceiling Mounted Speakers

Integrated Audio System

Ceiling/Boom Mounted 4K Medical Grade Surgical Displays

Wall Mounted 3D-4K Medical Grade Surgical Displays

Spring Arm and Yoke upgrade kits (two (2) per OR suite, not needed if current spring arms can support weight of the new monitors)

High Definition Touch Screen Display Control Panel

4K Documentation System Devices (Medical Video Recorder)

4K Camera Control Units

Light Sources

4K Camera Heads

Medical Grade Display Monitor

In Room Ceiling Mounted Cameras

Software Licences

Installation

B.4 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center 109 Bee Street Charleston, SC 29401

USA

(843) 789-7937 John.Meeker2@va.gov

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6.00

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12.00

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15.00

1.00

6.00

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SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

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

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

C.1 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

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

http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/

(End of Clause)

C.2 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.3 VAAR 852.212-70 PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES APPLICABLE TO VA ACQUISITION OF COMMERCIAL ITEMS (APR 2020)

(a) The Contractor agrees to comply with any provision or clause that is incorporated herein by reference to implement agency policy applicable to acquisition of commercial items or components. The following provisions and clauses that have been checked by the Contracting Officer are incorporated by reference.

[X] 852.203–70, Commercial Advertising.

[] 852.209–70, Organizational Conflicts of Interest.

[] 852.211–70, Equipment Operation and Maintenance Manuals.

[] 852.214–71, Restrictions on Alternate Item(s).

[] 852.214–72, Alternate Item(s). [Note: this is a fillable clause.] [] 852.214–73, Alternate Packaging and Packing.

[] 852.214–74, Marking of Bid Samples.

[X] 852.215–70, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and Veteran-Owned Small Business Evaluation Factors.

[X] 852.215–71, Evaluation Factor Commitments.

[] 852.216–71, Economic Price Adjustment of Contract Price(s) Based on a Price Index.

[] 852.216–72, Proportional Economic Price Adjustment of Contract Price(s) Based on a Price Index.

[] 852.216–73, Economic Price Adjustment—State Nursing Home Care for Veterans.

[] 852.216–74, Economic Price Adjustment—Medicaid Labor Rates.

[] 852.216–75, Economic Price Adjustment—Fuel Surcharge.

[] 852.219–9, VA Small Business Subcontracting Plan Minimum Requirements.

[] 852.219–10, VA Notice of Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside.

[] 852.219–11, VA Notice of Total Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside.

[] 852.222–70, Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards—Nursing Home Care for Veterans.

[] 852.228–70, Bond Premium Adjustment.

[] 852.228–71, Indemnification and Insurance.

[] 852.228–72, Assisting Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses in Obtaining Bonds.

[X] 852.232–72, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests.

[X] 852.233–70, Protest Content/Alternative Dispute Resolution.

[X] 852.233–71, Alternate Protest Procedure.

[] 852.237–70, Indemnification and Medical Liability Insurance.

[X] 852.246–71, Rejected Goods.

[] 852.246–72, Frozen Processed Foods.

[] 852.246–73, Noncompliance with Packaging, Packing, and/or Marking Requirements.

[X] 852.270–1, Representatives of Contracting Officers.

[] 852.271–72, Time Spent by Counselee in Counseling Process.

[] 852.271–73, Use and Publication of Counseling Results.

[] 852.271–74, Inspection.

[] 852.271–75, Extension of Contract Period.

[] 852.273–70, Late Offers.

[] 852.273–71, Alternative Negotiation Techniques.

[] 852.273–72, Alternative Evaluation.

[] 852.273–73, Evaluation—Health-Care Resources.

[] 852.273–74, Award without Exchanges.

(b) All requests for quotations, solicitations, and contracts for commercial item services to be provided to beneficiaries must include the following clause:

[] 852.237–74, Nondiscrimination in Service Delivery.

(End of Clause) C.4 VAAR 852.219-74 LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—MONITORING AND COMPLIANCE (JUL 2018)

(a) This solicitation includes FAR 52.219-4 Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HubZone Small Business Concerns.

(b) Accordingly, any contract resulting from this solicitation is subject to the limitation on subcontracting requirements in 13 CFR 125.6, or the limitations on subcontracting requirements in the FAR clause, as applicable. The Contractor is advised that in performing contract administration functions, the Contracting Officer may use the services of a support contractor(s) retained by VA to assist in assessing the Contractor's compliance with the limitations on subcontracting or percentage of work performance requirements specified in the clause. To that end, the support contractor(s) may require access to Contractor's offices where the Contractor's business records or other proprietary data are retained and to review such business records regarding the Contractor's compliance with this requirement.

(c) All support contractors conducting this review on behalf of VA will be required to sign an “Information Protection and Non-Disclosure and Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest Agreement” to ensure the Contractor's business records or other proprietary data reviewed or obtained in the course of assisting the Contracting Officer in assessing the Contractor for compliance are protected to ensure information or data is not improperly disclosed or other impropriety occurs.

(d) Furthermore, if VA determines any services the support contractor(s) will perform in assessing compliance are advisory and assistance services as defined in FAR 2.101, Definitions, the support contractor(s) must also enter into an agreement with the Contractor to protect proprietary information as required by FAR 9.505-4, Obtaining access to proprietary information, paragraph (b). The Contractor is required to cooperate fully and make available any records as may be required to enable the Contracting Officer to assess the Contractor's compliance with the limitations on subcontracting or percentage of work performance requirement.

(End of Clause) C.5 VAAR 852.219-75 SUBCONTRACTING COMMITMENTS MONITORING AND COMPLIANCE (JUL 2018)

(a) This solicitation includes the clause: 852.215-70 Service-disabled veteran-owned and veteran-owned small business evaluation factors. Accordingly, any contract resulting from this solicitation will include the clause 852.215-71 Evaluation factor commitments.

(b) The Contractor is advised that in performing contract administration functions, the Contracting Officer may use the services of a support contractor(s) to assist in assessing Contractor compliance with the subcontracting commitments incorporated into the contract. To that end, the support contractor(s) may require access to the Contractor's business records or other proprietary data to review such business records regarding contract compliance with this requirement.

(c) All support contractors conducting this review on behalf of VA will be required to sign an “Information Protection and Non-Disclosure and Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest Agreement” to ensure the Contractor's business records or other proprietary data reviewed or obtained in the course of assisting the Contracting Officer in assessing the Contractor for compliance are protected to ensure information or data is not improperly disclosed or other impropriety occurs.

(d) Furthermore, if VA determines any services the support contractor(s) will perform in assessing compliance are advisory and assistance services as defined in FAR 2.101, Definitions, the support contractor(s) must also enter into an agreement with the Contractor to protect proprietary information as required by FAR 9.505-4, Obtaining access to proprietary information, paragraph (b). The Contractor is required to cooperate fully and make available any records as may be required to enable the Contracting Officer to assess the Contractor compliance with the subcontracting commitments.

(End of Clause)

C.6 VAAR 852.247-73 PACKING FOR DOMESTIC SHIPMENT (OCT 2018)

Material shall be packed for shipment in such a manner that will insure acceptance by common carriers and safe delivery at destination. Containers and closures shall comply with regulations of carriers as applicable to the mode of transportation.

(End of Clause) (End of Addendum to 52.212-4)

C.7 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JUN 2020)

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

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

(2) 52.204–23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (Jul 2018) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115–91).

(3) 52.204–25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (AUG 2019) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115–232).

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

(5) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (Aug 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).

(6) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) (Public Laws 108-77 and 108-78 (19 U.S.C. 3805 note)).

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

[X] (1) 52.203–6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (JUN 2020), with Alternate I (OCT 1995) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 2402).

[] (2) 52.203–13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (JUN 2020) (41 U.S.C. 3509).

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

[X] (4) 52.204–10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (JUN 2020) (Pub. L. 109–282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

[] (5) [Reserved] [] (6) 52.204–14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (OCT 2016) (Pub. L. 111–117, section 743 of Div. C).

[] (7) 52.204–15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (OCT 2016) (Pub. L. 111–117, section 743 of Div. C).

[X] (8) 52.209–6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (JUN 2020) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

[X] (9) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Oct 2018) (41 U.S.C. 2313).

[] (10) [Reserved] [] (11)(i) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

[] (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-3.

[X] (12)(i) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (MAR 2020) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

[] (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-4.

[] (13) [Reserved] [] (14)(i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644).

[] (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020).

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

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

[X] (16) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2018) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

[] (17)(i) 52.219–9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (JUN 2020) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)).

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

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

[] (iv) Alternate III (JUN 2020) of 52.219–9.

[] (v) Alternate IV (JUN 2020) of 52.219–9.

[] (18) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

[] (19) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(14)).

[] (20) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages—Subcontracting Plan (Jan 1999) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

[] (21) 52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 657f).

[X] (22)(i) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C 632(a)(2)).

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

[] (23) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) Concerns (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

[] (24) 52.219-30, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Women-Owned Small Business Concerns Eligible Under the Women-Owned Small Business Program (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

[] (25) 52.219-32, Orders Issued Directly Under Small Business Reserves (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

[] (26) 52.219-33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(17)) [] (27) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755).

[X] (28) 52.222–19, Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (JAN 2020) (E.O. 13126).

[X] (29) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015).

[X] (30)(i) 52.222–26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016) (E.O. 11246).

[] (ii) Alternate I (FEB 1999) of 52.222-26.

[X] (31)(i) 52.222–35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

[] (ii) Alternate I (JULY 2014) of 52.222-35.

[X] (32)(i) 52.222–36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020) (29 U.S.C. 793).

[] (ii) Alternate I (JULY 2014) of 52.222-36.

[X] (33) 52.222–37, Employment Reports on Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

[X] (34) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (DEC 2010) (E.O. 13496).

[X] (35)(i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (JAN 2019) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

[] (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

[] (36) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (OCT 2015). (E. O. 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial items as prescribed in 22.1803.)

[] (37)(i) 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA-Designated Items (May 2008) (42 U.S.C.6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

[] (ii) Alternate I (MAY 2008) of 52.223-9 (42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(C)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

[] (38) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

[] (39) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

[] (40)(i) 52.223-13, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Imaging Equipment (JUN 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

[] (ii) Alternate I (OCT 2015) of 52.223-13.

[] (41)(i) 52.223-14, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Televisions (JUN 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

[] (ii) Alternate I (JUN 2014) of 52.223-14.

[] (42) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (DEC 2007)(42 U.S.C. 8259b).

[] (43)(i) 52.223-16, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Personal Computer Products (OCT 2015) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

[] (ii) Alternate I (JUN 2014) of 52.223-16.

[X] (44) 52.223–18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (JUN 2020) (E.O. 13513).

[] (45) 52.223-20, Aerosols (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

[] (46) 52.223-21, Foams (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

[] (47) (i) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (JAN 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

[] (ii) Alternate I (JAN 2017) of 52.224-3.

[] (48) 52.225-1, Buy American—Supplies (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).

[] (49)(i) 52.225-3, Buy American—Free Trade Agreements—Israeli Trade Act (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, Pub. L. 103-182, 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, 110-138, 112-41, 112-42, and 112-43.

[] (ii) Alternate I (MAY 2014) of 52.225-3.

[] (iii) Alternate II (MAY 2014) of 52.225-3.

[] (iv) Alternate III (MAY 2014) of 52.225-3.

[X] (50) 52.225–5, Trade Agreements (OCT 2019) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).

[X] (51) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (JUN 2008) (E.O.'s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

[] (52) 52.225–26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (OCT 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note).

[] (53) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

[] (54) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

[X] (55) 52.229–12, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (JUN 2020).

[] (56) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items (Feb 2002) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

[] (57) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Items (JAN 2017) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

[X] (58) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management (Oct 2018) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

[] (59) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Other than System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

[] (60) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (MAY 2014) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

[] (61) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (AUG 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

[] (62) 52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (JAN 2017)(15 U.S.C. 637(d)(13)).

[] (63)(i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx. 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631).

[] (ii) Alternate I (Apr 2003) of 52.247-64.

[] (iii) Alternate II (FEB 2006) of 52.247-64.

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

[] (1) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (AUG 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

[] (2) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (MAY 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

[] (3) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and…