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36C24622Q1225

A.1 52.209-7 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (JUL 2013)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision— "Administrative proceeding" means a non-judicial process that is adjudicatory in nature in order to make a determination of fault or liability (e.g., Securities and Exchange Commission Administrative Proceedings, Civilian Board of Contract Appeals Proceedings, and Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals Proceedings). This includes administrative proceedings at the Federal and State level but only in connection with performance of a Federal contract or grant. It does not include agency actions such as contract audits, site visits, corrective plans, or inspection of deliverables.

"Federal contracts and grants with total value greater than $10,000,000" means—

(1) The total value of all current, active contracts and grants, including all priced options; and

(2) The total value of all current, active orders including all priced options under indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity, 8(a), or requirements contracts (including task and delivery and multiple-award Schedules).

"Principal" means an officer, director, owner, partner, or a person having primary management or supervisory responsibilities within a business entity (e.g., general manager; plant manager; head of a division or business segment; and similar positions).

(b) The offeror [ ] has [ ] does not have current active Federal contracts and grants with total value greater than $10,000,000.

(c) If the offeror checked "has" in paragraph (b) of this provision, the offeror represents, by submission of this offer, that the information it has entered in the Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS) is current, accurate, and complete as of the date of submission of this offer with regard to the following information:

(1) Whether the offeror, and/or any of its principals, has or has not, within the last five years, in connection with the award to or performance by the offeror of a Federal contract or grant, been the subject of a proceeding, at the Federal or State level that resulted in any of the following dispositions:

(i) In a criminal proceeding, a conviction.

(ii) In a civil proceeding, a finding of fault and liability that results in the payment of a monetary fine, penalty, reimbursement, restitution, or damages of $5,000 or more.

(iii) In an administrative proceeding, a finding of fault and liability that results in—

(A) The payment of a monetary fine or penalty of $5,000 or more; or

(B) The payment of a reimbursement, restitution, or damages in excess of $100,000.

(iv) In a criminal, civil, or administrative proceeding, a disposition of the matter by consent or compromise with an acknowledgment of fault by the Contractor if the proceeding could have led to any of the outcomes specified in paragraphs (c)(1)(i), (c)(1)(ii), or (c)(1)(iii) of this provision.

(2) If the offeror has been involved in the last five years in any of the occurrences listed in (c)(1) of this provision, whether the offeror has provided the requested information with regard to each occurrence.

(d) The offeror shall post the information in paragraphs (c)(1)(i) through (c)(1)(iv) of this provision in FAPIIS as required through maintaining an active registration in the System for Award Management database via https://www.acquisition.gov (see 52.204-7).

(End of Provision)

A.2 52.217-5 EVALUATION OF OPTIONS (JUL 1990)

Except when it is determined in accordance with FAR 17.206(b) not to be in the Government's best interests, the Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. Evaluation of options will not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

(End of Provision)

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1. REQUISITION NO.

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3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE DATE

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10. THIS ACQUISITION IS

UNRESTRICTED OR

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SMALL BUSINESS

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DPAS (15 CFR 700)

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

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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. NOV 2021)

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

STANDARD FORM 1449

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

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

652-23-1-157-0024 36C24622Q1225 10-21-2022 Cleveland Wynne 757-728-3182 10-27-2022 10:00

EDT

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

VA

23667 X X Y 339116 500 Employees

NET 30

N/A X Department of Veterans Affairs Richmond VAMC 1201 Broad Rock Blvd Richmond

VA

23249 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 6 100 Emancipation Drive Hampton

VA

23667

Department of Veterans Affairs Financial Services Center P.O. Box 149971 Austin

TX

78714-9971 X

THE SOLICITATION IS FOR REMOVABLE DENTAL PROSTHETICS

SERVICES AT THE HUNTER HOLMES MCGUIRE VETERANS AFFAIRS

MEDICAL CENTER (RICHMOND VAMC)

THIS SOLICITATION IS A 100% SMALL-BUSINESS SET ASIDE

FIRM FIXED PRICE FOR A BASE PLUS 4 OPTION YEARS

OFFEROR SUBMISSION MUST BE SUBMITTED BY 10 AM EST 10/27/22

TAXPAYER ID# ____________________________________

DUN AND BRADSTREET NUMBER___________________________________

X X Diane Stoskopf

CONTRACTING OFFICER

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 Diane Stoskopf

Department of Veterans Affairs 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.

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

B.2 SCHEDULE OF SERVICES

The Contractor shall furnish all personnel, equipment, tools materials, supplies and labor necessary to perform Removable Denture Laboratory Services for the Richmond Veterans Affairs Medical Center in accordance with the terms and conditions herein. Contract period will be established as date of award through base year + 4 one-year renewable option periods. This is a Firm Fixed-Price Requirement Type contract. The maximum contract for complete dentures shall not exceed 5,000, partial dentures shall not exceed 3,000, repair dentures shall not exceed 3,000. The Quantities specified in the Schedule are estimates only and are not purchased by this contract.

REMOVABLE DENTURE ITEMS

BASE PERIOD: Date of Award through September 30, 2023

Complete Dentures would include CLINS 0001AA through 0001AE. Each component is to be priced below. The total cost of a complete denture is:

Each

NSP (Not Separately Priced)

Cast Partial Denture w/Metal Frame include CLINS 0002AA through 0002AF. Each component is to be priced below. The total cost of a partial Denture/ Metal Frame is:

CLIN 0003

Repair Denture for CLIN 0003 include CLINS 0003A through 0003AI. Each component is to be priced below. The total cost of a repair denture is:

0003A

0003AA

0003AB

0003AC

0003AF

0003AG

0003AH

0003AI

BASE PERIOD TOTAL: $_____________________

OPTION YEAR 1: October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025

Complete Dentures would include CLINS 1001AA through 1001AE. Each component is to be priced below. The total cost of a complete denture is:

Cast Partial Denture w/Metal Frame include CLINS 1002AA through 1002AF. Each component is to be priced below. The total cost of a partial Denture/ Metal Frame is:

CLIN 1003

Repair Denture for CLIN 1003 include CLINS 1003A through 1003AI. Each component is to be priced below. The total cost of a repair denture is:

(Not Separately Priced)

NSP

(Not Separately Priced)

1003A

1003AA

1003AB

1003AC

1003AF

1003AG

1003AH

1003AI

OPTION YEAR ONE TOTAL: $_____________________

OPTION YEAR 2: October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026

Complete Dentures would include CLINS 2001AA through 2001AE. Each component is to be priced below. The total cost of a complete denture is:

Cast Partial Denture w/Metal Frame include CLINS 2002AA through 2002AF. Each component is to be priced below. The total cost of a partial Denture/ Metal Frame is:

CLIN 2003

Repair Denture for CLIN 2003 include CLINS 2003A through 2003AI. Each component is to be priced below. The total cost of a repair denture is:

2003AA

2003AB

2003AC

2003AD

2003AE

2003AF

2003AG

2003AH

2003AI

Option Year 2 Total: $_____________________

OPTION YEAR 3: October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027

Complete Dentures would include CLINS 3001AA through 3001AE. Each component is to be priced below. The total cost of a complete denture is:

Cast Partial Denture w/Metal Frame include CLINS 3002AA through 3002AF. Each component is to be priced below. The total cost of a partial Denture/ Metal Frame is:

CLIN 3003

Repair Denture for CLIN 2003 include CLINS 2003A through 2003AI. Each component is to be priced below. The total cost of a repair denture is:

3003AA

3003AB

3003AC

3003AD

3003AE

3003AF

3003AG

3003AH

3003AI

Option Year 3 Total: $_____________________

REMOVABLE DENTURE ITEMS

OPTION YEAR 4: October 1, 2027 through September 30, 2028

Complete Dentures would include CLINS 4001AA through 4001AE. Each component is to be priced below. The total cost of a complete denture is:

NSP (Not Separately Priced)

Cast Partial Denture w/Metal Frame include CLINS 4002AA through 4002AF. Each component is to be priced below. The total cost is partial Denture/ Metal Frame is:

CLIN 4003

Repair Denture for CLIN 4003 include CLINS 4003A through 4003AI. Each component is to be priced below. The total cost of a repair denture is:

4003AA

4003AB

4003AC

4003AD

4003AE

4003AF

Option Year 4 Total: $_____________________

TOTAL BASE PLUS OPTIONS: $_____________________

B.3 PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

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.1 52.216-19 ORDER LIMITATIONS (OCT 1995)

(a) Minimum order. When the Government requires supplies or services covered by this contract in an amount of less than $100 , the Government is not obligated to purchase, nor is the Contractor obligated to furnish, those supplies or services under the contract.

(b) Maximum order. The Contractor is not obligated to honor--

(1) Any order for a single item in excess of $25,000;

(2) Any order for a combination of items in excess of $80,000; or

(3) A series of orders from the same ordering office within 30 days that together call for quantities exceeding the limitation in paragraph (b)(1) or (2) of this section.

(c) If this is a requirements contract (i.e., includes the Requirements clause at subsection 52.216-21 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)), the Government is not required to order a part of any one requirement from the Contractor if that requirement exceeds the maximum-order limitations in paragraph (b) of this section.

(d) Notwithstanding paragraphs (b) and (c) of this section, the Contractor shall honor any order exceeding the maximum order limitations in paragraph (b), unless that order (or orders) is returned to the ordering office within 60 180 days days after issuance, with written notice stating the Contractor's intent not to ship the item (or items) called for and the reasons. Upon receiving this notice, the Government may acquire the supplies or services from another source.

(End of Clause)

C.2 52.216-21 REQUIREMENTS (OCT 1995)

(a) This is a requirements contract for the supplies or services specified, and effective for the period stated, in the Schedule. The quantities of supplies or services specified in the Schedule are estimates only and are not purchased by this contract. Except as this contract may otherwise provide, if the Government's requirements do not result in orders in the quantities described as "estimated" or "maximum" in the Schedule, that fact shall not constitute the basis for an equitable price adjustment.

(b) Delivery or performance shall be made only as authorized by orders issued in accordance with the Ordering clause. Subject to any limitations in the Order Limitations clause or elsewhere in this contract, the Contractor shall furnish to the Government all supplies or services specified in the Schedule and called for by orders issued in accordance with the Ordering clause. The Government may issue orders requiring delivery to multiple destinations or performance at multiple locations.

(c) Except as this contract otherwise provides, the Government shall order from the Contractor all the supplies or services specified in the Schedule that are required to be purchased by the Government activity or activities specified in the Schedule.

(d) The Government is not required to purchase from the Contractor requirements in excess of any limit on total orders under this contract.

(e) If the Government urgently requires delivery of any quantity of an item before the earliest date that delivery may be specified under this contract, and if the Contractor will not accept an order providing for the accelerated delivery, the Government may acquire the urgently required goods or services from another source.

(f) Any order issued during the effective period of this contract and not completed within that period shall be completed by the Contractor within the time specified in the order. The contract shall govern the Contractor's and Government's rights and obligations with respect to that order to the same extent as if the order were completed during the contract's effective period; provided, that the Contractor shall not be required to make any deliveries under this contract after .

(End of Clause)

C.3 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 of the period of performance end date..

(End of Clause)

C.4 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 of the period of performance end date.; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 30 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)

C.5 52.219-6 NOTICE OF TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE (NOV 2020)

(a) Definition. Small business concern, as used in this clause—

(1) Means a concern, including its affiliates, that is independently owned and operated, not dominant in the field of operation in which it is bidding on Government contracts, and qualified as a small business under the size standards in this solicitation.

(2) Affiliates, as used in paragraph (a)(1) of this clause, means business concerns, one of whom directly or indirectly controls or has the power to control the others, or a third party or parties control or have the power to control the others. In determining whether affiliation exists, consideration is given to all appropriate factors including common ownership, common management, and contractual relationships. SBA determines affiliation based on the factors set forth at 13 CFR 121.103.

(b) Applicability. This clause applies only to—

(1) Contracts that have been totally set aside for small business concerns; and

(2) Orders set aside for small business concerns under multiple-award contracts as described in 8.405-5 and 16.505(b)(2)(i)(F).

(c) General.

(1) Offers are solicited only from small business concerns. Offers received from concerns that are not small business concerns shall be considered nonresponsive and will be rejected.

(2) Any award resulting from this solicitation will be made to a small business concern.

(End of Clause) C.6 52.223-99 ENSURING ADEQUATE COVID-19 SAFETY PROTOCOLS FOR FEDERAL CONTRACTORS (OCT 2021) (DEVIATION)

(a) Definition. As used in this clause— United States or its outlying areas means—

(1) The fifty States;

(2) The District of Columbia;

(3) The commonwealths of Puerto Rico and the Northern Mariana Islands;

(4) The territories of American Samoa, Guam, and the United States Virgin Islands; and

(5) The minor outlying islands of Baker Island, Howland Island, Jarvis Island, Johnston Atoll, Kingman Reef, Midway Islands, Navassa Island, Palmyra Atoll, and Wake Atoll.

(b) Authority. This clause implements Executive Order 14042, Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors, dated September 9, 2021 (published in the Federal Register on September 14, 2021, 86 FR 50985).

(c) Compliance. The Contractor shall comply with all guidance, including guidance conveyed through Frequently Asked Questions, as amended during the performance of this contract, for contractor or subcontractor workplace locations published by the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force (Task Force Guidance) at https:/www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

(d) Subcontracts. The Contractor shall include the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (d), in subcontracts at any tier that exceed the simplified acquisition threshold, as defined in Federal Acquisition Regulation 2.101 on the date of subcontract award, and are for services, including construction, performed in whole or in part within the United States or its outlying areas.

(End of Clause)

C.7 52.232-19 AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR THE NEXT FISCAL YEAR (APR 1984)

Funds are not presently available for performance under this contract beyond September 30, 2014 . The Government's obligation for performance of this contract beyond that date is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made. No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise for performance under this contract beyond September 30, 2014 , until funds are made available to the Contracting Officer for performance and until the Contractor receives notice of availability, to be confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer.

(End of Clause) C.8 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.

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

[] 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.9 VAAR 852.219-74 LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—MONITORING AND COMPLIANCE (JUL 2018)

(a) This solicitation includes FAR 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside.

(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.10 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.11 VAAR 852.242-71 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER (OCT 2020)

The Contracting Officer reserves the right to designate an Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO) for the purpose of performing certain tasks/duties in the administration of the contract. Such designation will be in writing through an ACO Letter of Delegation and will identify the responsibilities and limitations of the ACO. A copy of the ACO Letter of Delegation will be furnished to the Contractor.

(End of Clause)

C.12 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.13 52.216-18 ORDERING (OCT 1995)

(a) Any supplies and services to be furnished under this contract shall be ordered by issuance of delivery orders or task orders by the individuals or activities designated in the Schedule. Such orders may be issued from the effective date of the contract 1 September 2013 through 31 August 2018.

(b) All delivery orders or task orders are subject to the terms and conditions of this contract. In the event of conflict between a delivery order or task order and this contract, the contract shall control.

(c) If mailed, a delivery order or task order is considered "issued" when the Government deposits the order in the mail. Orders may be issued orally, by facsimile, or by electronic commerce methods only if authorized in the Schedule.

(End of Clause)

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Removable Dental Prosthetis Services

A. General Requirements The contractor will provide laboratory support for removable prosthodontic laboratory work for Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center in Richmond, VA. The contractor shall provide all materials and supplies necessary to complete each item. Acceptable supplies for removable prosthodontics include: type III gold, noble metals, Ivocap Injectable Acrylic Resin or equivalent and Trubyte Portrait IPN denture teeth.

B. Specific Requirements

1. The contractor shall use procedures, techniques and current technology that are considered to be the standards in the industry. The contractor shall provide items that meet the esthetic and functional requirements of the patient. The contractor shall be familiar with mould guides by Trubyte Bioblend and with shade guides by Trubyte, Bioform, and the VITA 3D Toothguide. High quality materials shall be utilized from ISO 9001/CE registered companies. Use high quality raw materials purchase from ISO 9001/CE registered companies. Laboratory shall perform internal technical audits to ensure consistent, high quality, and timely restorations. This includes the use of Dental Wave 7000 Microwave burnout technology, CAD CAM technology & advanced laser welding.

2. The contractor shall provide the following dental laboratory services to the Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center, Richmond, VA:

1. Complete Dentures (including bite rims, set-up, process, and finish)

2. Cast Partial Dentures (including frameworks, bite rims, set-up, process, and finish)

3. Acrylic Partial Dentures (including articulation)

4. Hybrid Cast/Flexible Partial Dentures

5. Complete and Partial Denture Repair

6. Complete and Partial Denture Relines and Rebases

7. Diagnostic Wax-up and Design Services for Removable Prosthodontics

8. Thermoplastic Occlusal Guards

9. Flexible (Flexite/Valplast Type) Partial Dentures

10. Swing-Lock Type Partial Dentures

11. Removable Overdentures

12. Surgical Stents

13. ID Dentures and Partial Dentures

14. Implant Bar Overdenture

15. Precision Cast Retentive Bars

16. Precision and Semi-Precision Attachments

17. Fluoride Application Trays

3. The following materials shall be used in the fabrication of dental prostheses:

a. Ivocap Injectable Acrylic Resin

b. Coelor Coloration or Equivalent

c. Occlusal Scheme:

i. Monoplane, linear

ii. Anatomic, full balanced

iii. Lingualized, linear

(a) 33*/monoplane

(b) 30* rational

(c) Functional/rational

iv. Tooth Material: Trubyte Protrait IPN

4. The contractor shall identify the specific type of metal used in each prosthesis at the time of delivery.

5. The contractor shall provide a thorough infection control process for all incoming and outgoing cases. All completed services must be disinfected before the product is returned to Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center.

6. The contractor shall provide local repair and reline service with same day service turnaround of all denture repairs and relines (excluding framework repairs)

7. The contractor shall provide, at no additional cost to the VA, professional case consultation with responsive and knowledgeable customer service.

8. The contractor shall provide personalized pick-up and delivery services to ensure that casework arrives on time and safely at no additional cost to the Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center.

9. The attached Quality Assessment Surveillance Plan of Dental Laboratory Procedures will be used to measure/assess the quality of the product produced (See Section D).

10. The laboratory must provide same day pickup and delivery service between the VA and the dental laboratory with a laboratory provided courier. No case work will be mailed as dental wax distorts and flows to an unacceptable level in hot weather and contracts and cracks in cold weather. Impressions, teeth, prescriptions, finished product, etc. will be picked up by laboratory provided courier from the Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center Dental Service in Richmond, Virginia transported to laboratory and then delivered back to Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center Dental Service in Richmond, Virginia on a daily basis, Monday through Friday, excluding Federal Holidays. Pick-up and delivery shall be between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

11. The laboratory must perform all services in-house except for removable partial denture metal frameworks; otherwise, no trans-shipping is allowed. All work, to include metal frameworks, must be performed within the borders of the continental United States of America.

C. Service Turn-around Time

Completed casework shall be returned to Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center Dental Service in Richmond, Virginia. The VA Medical Center in Richmond desires that work be returned when completed via daily deliveries, Monday through Friday, excluding Federal Holidays. Pick-ups and deliveries must be accomplished between the hours of 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. The contractor shall adhere to the following turn-around requirements: All complete and partial denture steps shall be completed no later than five (5) working days of pickup with the exception of removable partial denture frameworks, which may take up to fifteen (15) working days. All work must meet the required turn-around times.

Fifteen (15) Working Days:

Removable Partial Denture, framework

Five (5) Working Days:

Complete and Removable Partial Denture, process acrylic resin Obturator, process acrylic resin Tooth Arrangements, Complete and Removable Partial Dentures Occlusal Night-guard, processed acrylic resin Diagnostic wax-up, five teeth or more

Three (3) Working Days:

Diagnostic wax-up, four teeth or less Tooth Rearrangements, Complete and Removable Partial Dentures

Two (2) Working Days:

Complete and Removable Partial Denture, record bases and occlusion rims Complete and Removable Partial Denture, record bases and occlusion rims, stabilized/processed Transitional Removable Partial Denture, processed Custom impression trays Custom impression trays, altered cast impressions Poured impressions Articulation of casts Cast duplications Fluoride application trays Occlusal night-guard, vac-u-form Complete denture and removable partial denture relines Complete denture and removable partial denture rebases

Same Day Service:

Complete and Removable Partial Denture acrylic resin repairs Complete and Removable Partial Denture, tooth additions/repairs Removable Partial Denture, clasp repair/replacement and wrought wire clasp retained by acrylic resin

D. McGuire VAMC, Richmond, VA Requirements

1. Dentists will provide legible dental service prescriptions. VAMC Richmond dentists will provide accurate impressions and bite registrations. If a prescription is neither legible nor clearly understood, the contractor shall contact VA’s Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) to obtain a clear and legible prescription.

2. Impressions, teeth, prescriptions, finished product, etc. will be picked up by laboratory provided courier from the Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center Dental Service, Richmond VA and securely transported to the contractor's laboratory in a temperature controlled environment. The contractor is to use secure transport methods to ensure security, safety, temperature restrictions and fragility of laboratory items, as well as on time delivery. Completed work shall be immediately returned to the Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center Dental Service. The Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center Dental Service desires that work be returned when completed with daily deliveries, Monday through Friday, excluding Federal Holidays. Pick-ups and deliveries must be accomplished between the hours of 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

E. Corrective Actions

1. Contractor:

a. The contractor shall, at no additional expense to VA, re-make all dental items that are not correct or flawed due to contractor error. For example, if a framework does not fit the master cast it will be considered flawed and unacceptable. The framework will be remade at no additional expense to the government.

b. If, in the case of acrylic resin denture work, the resin cracks or the tooth de-bonds within twelve months of fabrication, it shall be considered flawed and remade at no additional expense to VA.

c. If, in the case of removable work, the teeth are not set per the dentist’s instructions, or if the occlusion is incorrect on the articulator, it shall be considered flawed and remade at no additional expense to VA.

2. Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center, Richmond: For removable cases, if the occlusion is accurate on the articulator, but not accurate in the mouth, it will be considered a flawed action of the government and the remake will be at VA’s expense.

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· PERFORMANCE PERIOD

The performance period for this contract shall be from the date of award through September 30, 2023 plus four (4) one-year option periods, if exercised by the Government. Each Option Period shall be evaluated individually and will only be exercised based on the availability of funds and government needs.

· PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

Removable Dental prosthetics services will be performed by the vendor at their respective inspected and approved facility.

· QUALITY CONTROL

The Contractor shall develop a Quality Assurance Plan (QAP) which will provide the Contractor’s strategy for monitoring performance internally, providing performance information to the Government, and reporting in compliance with the PWS. Within the QAP, the Contractor shall propose and maintain an established reporting system to promptly notify VA of any problems, issues, risks, or concerns with workflow performance, programmatic improvement, security, and schedule adherence. Quality control is the exclusive responsibility of the Contractor.

The final plan shall be submitted to the CO and COR within 30 days of contract award.

QUALITY ASSURANCE SURVEILLANCE PLAN

The Government intends to utilize a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) to monitor the quality of the contractor’s performance. The oversight provided for in the order and in the QASP will help to ensure that service levels reach and maintain the required levels throughout the contract term. Further, the QASP provides the COR with a proactive way to avoid unacceptable or deficient performance, and provides verifiable input for the required Past Performance Information Assessments. The QASP will be finalized immediately following award and a copy provided to the Contractor after award. The QASP is a living document and may be updated by the Government as necessary.

· 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:

1. 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 Holiday or during off duty hours as described below.

b. The following terms have the following meanings:

(1) Normal working hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., excluding federal holidays.

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

New Years Day Martin Luther King’s Birthday President’s Day Memorial Day Juneteenth Independence Day Labor Day Columbus Day Veterans Day Thanksgiving Christmas 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.

· TERMS OF THE CONTRACT:

The contract is effective from Date of Award with four (4) one (1) year option renewal periods. The contract is subject to availability of VAMC appropriations. The Contractor shall perform no services after September 30th each year until the contracting officer authorizes such services in writing.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS

A full background check is not required for this position, however all contract employees must bring photo identification and advance notice from the requiring service to obtain a VA Badge in order to work on a VA Facility.

Upon award, the CO shall provide the contractor with detailed instructions on fulfilling security requirements.

BILLING AND PAYMENT

The contractor shall submit payment requests in electronic form via VA’s Electronic Invoice Presentment and Payment System http://www.fsc.va.gov/fsc/einvoice.asp.

Invoices shall be submitted upon completion of contract requirement. The following information must be included on all submitted invoices. Invoices submitted without the following information may be rejected for payment. Invoices shall include at a minimum:

Contract Number Obligation/Purchase Order Number Invoice Number CLIN (contract line item number) Date of Service

CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

Notwithstanding the Contractor's responsibility for total management during the performance of this contract, the administration of the contract will require maximum coordination between the Government and the Contractor.

The Contracting Officer is the only person authorized to approve changes or modify any of the requirements of this contract. The Contractor shall communicate with the Contracting Officer on all matters pertaining to contract administration. Only the Contracting Officer is authorized to make commitments or issue changes that shall affect price, quantity or quality of performance of this contract.

The COR shall be responsible for the overall technical administration of this contract as outlined in the COR Delegation of Authority.

IN THE EVENT THE CONTRACTOR EFFECTS ANY SUCH CHANGE AT THE DIRECTION OF ANY PERSON OTHER THAN THE CONTRACTING OFFICER WITHOUT AUTHORITY, NO ADJUSTMENT SHALL BE MADE IN THE CONTRACT PRICE TO COVER AN INCREASE IN COSTS INCURRED AS A RESULT THEREOF

Points of Contact

Contracting Officer (ACO) Cleveland Wynne Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 6 100 Emancipation Drive Hampton, VA 23667 757-728-7182 Cleveland.Wynne@va.gov

Contracting Officer (PCO) Diane Stoskopf Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 6 100 Emancipation Drive Hampton, VA 23667 757-728-3449 Diane.Stoskopf@va.gov

Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) To be determined upon award

· DELIVERABLES

Formal Acceptance or Rejection of Deliverables Unless otherwise specified in the PWS, the VA shall provide comments on acceptability within ten (10) business days of chair side evaluation with patient present. The Contractor shall submit a revised deliverable within ten (10) business days after receipt of any recommended changes. Acceptance by the VA of Contractor services is contingent upon the Contractor performing in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract. Deliverables and support services shall be completed in accordance with the specifications, schedules, and any additional criteria specified. The determination of acceptability and completion will be made by the COR, based on the accuracy, completeness, and conformation with the requirements.

Final approval and acceptance of documentation required herein will be by written notification from the Contracting Officer.

Quality measures, as set forth below, will be applied to each work product received from the Contractor under this PWS.

1. Consistency to Requirements All work products must satisfy the requirements of this PWS.

1. Timeliness Work Products/Deliverables shall be submitted on or before the due…