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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

EDWOSB

8(A)

NAICS:

SIZE STANDARD:

11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

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

15. DELIVER TO

CODE

16. ADMINISTERED BY

CODE

17a. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

CODE

FACILITY CODE

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

CODE

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

19.

20.

21.

22.

23.

24.

ITEM NO.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

QUANTITY

UNIT

UNIT PRICE

AMOUNT

(Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)

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

ARE

ARE NOT ATTACHED.

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA

ARE

ARE NOT ATTACHED

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

01-28-2020 Samuel Smith

(843) 789-7504 02-27-2020

10:00 AM EST

Department of Veterans Affairs Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center 109 Bee Street Charleston SC 29403-5799

X

Y 621910 $16.5 Million

N/A

See Delivery Schedule

Department of Veterans Affairs Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center 109 Bee Street Charleston SC 29403-5799

FMS-VA-2(101)

Financial Services Center PO Box 149971 Austin TX 78714-9971

See CONTINUATION Page Non-Emergent Ambulance Services

Non-Emergent Wheelchair Van Services

All SDVOSB offerors must be verified in VIP data base and must Be small for the applicable NAICS code at the time of Submission of proposal and at time of award.

See CONTINUATION Page

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LaToyer Furbush Contracting Officer

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 36C247

Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center 109 Bee Street Charleston SC 29403-5799

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

FMS-VA-2(101)

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:

INVOICES:

a. Payment will be made upon receipt of a properly prepared detailed invoice, prepared by the Contractor and submitted through Tungsten Network (formerly known as OB10) http://www.tungsten-network.com/us/en/. A properly prepared invoice shall contain:

Invoice Number and Date Contractor’s Name and Address Accurate Purchase Order Number Supply or Service provided Period Supply or Service Provided Total Amount Due

b. Please begin submitting your electronic invoices through the Tungsten Network for payment processing, free of charge.

c. If you have questions about the e-invoicing program or Tungsten Network, contact information is as follows:

• Tungsten e-Invoice Setup Information: 1-877-489-6135

• Tungsten e-Invoice email: VA.Registration@Tungsten-Network.com

• FSC e-Invoice Contact Information: 1-877-353-9791

• FSC e-invoice email: vafsccshd@va.gov

d. Web Address: HTTP://WWW.FSC.VA.GOV/EINVOICE.ASP

The Department of Veterans Affairs and Network Contracting Office (NCO) 7 is seeking sources capable of providing Non- Emergent Ambulance Transportation Services and Non-Emergent Wheelchair Van Services in support of the William Jennings Bryan Dorn VA Medical Center and surrounding Community-Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOC). The services required are an on-demand, as needed basis, in accordance with the terms and conditions of any resulting contracts.

The William Jennings Bryan Dorn VA Medical Center is interested in the establishment of TWO (1) year base plus -four (4) twelve (12) month option year service contracts where the contractor shall provide for Non- Emergent Ambulance Transportation Services and Non-Emergent Wheelchair Van Services to beneficiaries assigned to the Community-Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOC) and William Jennings Bryan Dorn VA Medical Center, as detailed in the provided Performance Work Statements.

1. This single solicitation is for the award and TWO separate Requirements type contracts. One for Non-Emergent Ambulance Services and one for Non-emergent Wheelchair Van Services at the WJB Dorn VA Medical Center in Columbia, SC. Vendors may submit a proposal for Non-Emergent Ambulance Services, Non-Emergent Wheelchair Van Services or Both. ALL proposals will be evaluated independently.

1. This solicitation incorporates two (2) NAICS for solicitation.

North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 621910 – Non-Emergent Ambulance Services; Business Size Standard of $15 million to include Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code and Dun & Bradstreet (DUNS) Number.

North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 485991 – Non-Emergent Wheelchair Van Services; Business Size Standard of $15 million to include Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code and Dun & Bradstreet (DUNS) Number.

1. Questions are due No Later Than February 10, 2020 at 10:00 AM EST. Questions received after this time may or may not be considered for response.

***AMENDED: Questions are due No later than May 11, 2020 at 10:00 AM EST. Questions received after this time may or may not be considered for response. ALL answers to submitted questions will be posted to FBO No later than May 15, 2020.

1. Response to this Request for Proposal shall be submitted via email to samuel.smith8@va.gov February 27, 2020 at 10:00 AM EST. The subject line must include the title “William Jennings Bryan Dorn VA Medical Center – Non-Emergent Ambulance Transportation Services or Non-Emergent Wheelchair Van Transportation Services”. If proposing on both services, label email subject line with Ambulance/Wheelchair Transportation Services.

***AMENDED: Responses to this Request for Proposal shall be submitted via email to Samuel.smith8@va.gov, no later than June 5, 2020 at 10:00 AM EST.

B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE Non- Emergent AMBULANCE TRANSPORTATION

ITEM INFORMATION

24-hour Non-Emergent Ambulance Basic Life Support (BLS) Services for the beneficiaries of the WJB Dorn VA Medical Center. Columbia, SC and 7 (seven) Community Based Outpatient Centers (CBOCs); Anderson, Greenville, Spartanburg, Rock Hill, Florence, Sumter, and Orangeburg, all under the jurisdiction of the Dorn VAMC, Columbia, SC 29209.

BLACK BAND: 0 - 35 Miles Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 08-01-2020 POP End: 07-31-2021

24-hour Non-Emergent Ambulance Basic Life Support (BLS) Services for the beneficiaries of the WJB Dorn VA Medical Center. Columbia, SC and 7 (seven) Community Based Outpatient Centers (CBOCs); Anderson, Greenville, Spartanburg, Rock Hill, Florence, Sumter, and Orangeburg, all under the jurisdiction of the Dorn VAMC, Columbia, SC 29209.

BLUE BAND: 36 - 71 Miles Contract Period: Base

24-hour Non-Emergent Ambulance Basic Life Support (BLS) Services for the beneficiaries of the WJB Dorn VA Medical Center. Columbia, SC and 7 (seven) Community Based Outpatient Centers (CBOCs); Anderson, Greenville, Spartanburg, Rock Hill, Florence, Sumter, and Orangeburg, all under the jurisdiction of the Dorn VAMC, Columbia, SC 29209.

RED BAND: 72 – 107 Miles Contract Period: Base

24-hour Non-Emergent Ambulance Basic Life Support (BLS) Services for the beneficiaries of the WJB Dorn VA Medical Center. Columbia, SC and 7 (seven) Community Based Outpatient Centers (CBOCs); Anderson, Greenville, Spartanburg, Rock Hill, Florence, Sumter, and Orangeburg, all under the jurisdiction of the Dorn VAMC, Columbia, SC 29209.

GREEN BAND: 108 - 143 Miles Contract Period: Base

WAIT TIME AFTER 1ST 15 MIN PER QUARTER HOUR

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 08-01-2020 POP End: 07-31-2021

Basic Life Support (BLS) Oxygen

24-hour Ambulance Advance Life Support (ALS) Services for the beneficiaries of the WJB Dorn VA Medical Center. Columbia, SC and 7 (seven) Community Based Outpatient Centers (CBOCs); Anderson, Greenville, Spartanburg, Rock Hill, Florence, Sumter, and Orangeburg, all under the jurisdiction of the Dorn VAMC, Columbia, SC 29209.

BLACK BAND: 0 - 35 Miles Contract Period: Base

24-hour Ambulance Advance Life Support (ALS) Services for the beneficiaries of the WJB Dorn VA Medical Center. Columbia, SC and 7 (seven) Community Based Outpatient Centers (CBOCs); Anderson, Greenville, Spartanburg, Rock Hill, Florence, Sumter, and Orangeburg, all under the jurisdiction of the Dorn VAMC, Columbia, SC 29209.

BLUE BAND: 36 - 71 Miles Contract Period: Base

24-hour Ambulance Advance Life Support (ALS) Services for the beneficiaries of the WJB Dorn VA Medical Center. Columbia, SC and 7 (seven) Community Based Outpatient Centers (CBOCs); Anderson, Greenville, Spartanburg, Rock Hill, Florence, Sumter, and Orangeburg, all under the jurisdiction of the Dorn VAMC, Columbia, SC 29209.

RED BAND: 72 – 107 Miles Contract Period: Base

24-hour Ambulance Advance Life Support (ALS) Services for the beneficiaries of the WJB Dorn VA Medical Center. Columbia, SC and 7 (seven) Community Based Outpatient Centers (CBOCs); Anderson, Greenville, Spartanburg, Rock Hill, Florence, Sumter, and Orangeburg, all under the jurisdiction of the Dorn VAMC, Columbia, SC 29209.

GREEN BAND: 108 - 143 Miles Contract Period: Base

24-hour Non-Emergent Ambulance Basic Life Support (BLS) Services for the beneficiaries of the WJB Dorn VA Medical Center. Columbia, SC and 7 (seven) Community Based Outpatient Centers (CBOCs); Anderson, Greenville, Spartanburg, Rock Hill, Florence, Sumter, and Orangeburg, all under the jurisdiction of the Dorn VAMC, Columbia, SC 29209.

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 08-01-2021 POP End: 07-31-2022

24-hour Non-Emergent Ambulance Basic Life Support (BLS) Services for the beneficiaries of the WJB Dorn VA Medical Center. Columbia, SC and 7 (seven) Community Based Outpatient Centers (CBOCs); Anderson, Greenville, Spartanburg, Rock Hill, Florence, Sumter, and Orangeburg, all under the jurisdiction of the Dorn VAMC, Columbia, SC 29209.

Contract Period: Option 1

24-hour Non-Emergent Ambulance Basic Life Support (BLS) Services for the beneficiaries of the WJB Dorn VA Medical Center. Columbia, SC and 7 (seven) Community Based Outpatient Centers (CBOCs); Anderson, Greenville, Spartanburg, Rock Hill, Florence, Sumter, and Orangeburg, all under the jurisdiction of the Dorn VAMC, Columbia, SC 29209.

Contract Period: Option 1

24-hour Non-Emergent Ambulance Basic Life Support (BLS) Services for the beneficiaries of the WJB Dorn VA Medical Center. Columbia, SC and 7 (seven) Community Based Outpatient Centers (CBOCs); Anderson, Greenville, Spartanburg, Rock Hill, Florence, Sumter, and Orangeburg, all under the jurisdiction of the Dorn VAMC, Columbia, SC 29209.

Contract Period: Option 1

Contract Period: Option 1

Basic Life Support (BLS) Oxygen Contract Period: Option 1

24-hour Ambulance Advance Life Support (ALS) Services for the beneficiaries of the WJB Dorn VA Medical Center. Columbia, SC and 7 (seven) Community Based Outpatient Centers (CBOCs); Anderson, Greenville, Spartanburg, Rock Hill, Florence, Sumter, and Orangeburg, all under the jurisdiction of the Dorn VAMC, Columbia, SC 29209.

BLACK BAND: 0 - 35 Miles Contract Period: Option 1

24-hour Ambulance Advance Life Support (ALS) Services for the beneficiaries of the WJB Dorn VA Medical Center. Columbia, SC and 7 (seven) Community Based Outpatient Centers (CBOCs); Anderson, Greenville, Spartanburg, Rock Hill, Florence, Sumter, and Orangeburg, all under the jurisdiction of the Dorn VAMC, Columbia, SC 29209.

BLUE BAND: 36 - 71 Miles Contract Period: Option 1

24-hour Ambulance Advance Life Support (ALS) Services for the beneficiaries of the WJB Dorn VA Medical Center. Columbia, SC and 7 (seven) Community Based Outpatient Centers (CBOCs); Anderson, Greenville, Spartanburg, Rock Hill, Florence, Sumter, and Orangeburg, all under the jurisdiction of the Dorn VAMC, Columbia, SC 29209.

RED BAND: 72 – 107 Miles Contract Period: Option 1

24-hour Ambulance Advance Life Support (ALS) Services for the beneficiaries of the WJB Dorn VA Medical Center. Columbia, SC and 7 (seven) Community Based Outpatient Centers (CBOCs); Anderson, Greenville, Spartanburg, Rock Hill, Florence, Sumter, and Orangeburg, all under the jurisdiction of the Dorn VAMC, Columbia, SC 29209.

GREEN BAND: 108 - 143 Miles Contract Period: Option 1

24-hour Non-Emergent Ambulance Basic Life Support (BLS) Services for the beneficiaries of the WJB Dorn VA Medical Center. Columbia, SC and 7 (seven) Community Based Outpatient Centers (CBOCs); Anderson, Greenville, Spartanburg, Rock Hill, Florence, Sumter, and Orangeburg, all under the jurisdiction of the Dorn VAMC, Columbia, SC 29209.

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 08-01-2022 POP End: 07-31-2023

24-hour Non-Emergent Ambulance Basic Life Support (BLS) Services for the beneficiaries of the WJB Dorn VA Medical Center. Columbia, SC and 7 (seven) Community Based Outpatient Centers (CBOCs); Anderson, Greenville, Spartanburg, Rock Hill, Florence, Sumter, and Orangeburg, all under the jurisdiction of the Dorn VAMC, Columbia, SC 29209.

Contract Period: Option 2

24-hour Non-Emergent Ambulance Basic Life Support (BLS) Services for the beneficiaries of the WJB Dorn VA Medical Center. Columbia, SC and 7 (seven) Community Based Outpatient Centers (CBOCs); Anderson, Greenville, Spartanburg, Rock Hill, Florence, Sumter, and Orangeburg, all under the jurisdiction of the Dorn VAMC, Columbia, SC 29209.

Contract Period: Option 2

24-hour Non-Emergent Ambulance Basic Life Support (BLS) Services for the beneficiaries of the WJB Dorn VA Medical Center. Columbia, SC and 7 (seven) Community Based Outpatient Centers (CBOCs); Anderson, Greenville, Spartanburg, Rock Hill, Florence, Sumter, and Orangeburg, all under the jurisdiction of the Dorn VAMC, Columbia, SC 29209.

Contract Period: Option 2

Contract Period: Option 2

Basic Life Support (BLS) Oxygen Contract period: Option 2

24-hour Ambulance Advance Life Support (ALS) Services for the beneficiaries of the WJB Dorn VA Medical Center. Columbia, SC and 7 (seven) Community Based Outpatient Centers (CBOCs); Anderson, Greenville, Spartanburg, Rock Hill, Florence, Sumter, and Orangeburg, all under the jurisdiction of the Dorn VAMC, Columbia, SC 29209.

BLACK BAND: 0 - 35 Miles

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Being: 08-01-2022

24-hour Ambulance Advance Life Support (ALS) Services for the beneficiaries of the WJB Dorn VA Medical Center. Columbia, SC and 7 (seven) Community Based Outpatient Centers (CBOCs); Anderson, Greenville, Spartanburg, Rock Hill, Florence, Sumter, and Orangeburg, all under the jurisdiction of the Dorn VAMC, Columbia, SC 29209.

BLUE BAND: 36 - 71 Miles Contract Period: Option 2

24-hour Ambulance Advance Life Support (ALS) Services for the beneficiaries of the WJB Dorn VA Medical Center. Columbia, SC and 7 (seven) Community Based Outpatient Centers (CBOCs); Anderson, Greenville, Spartanburg, Rock Hill, Florence, Sumter, and Orangeburg, all under the jurisdiction of the Dorn VAMC, Columbia, SC 29209.

RED BAND: 72 – 107 Miles Contract Period: Option 2

24-hour Ambulance Advance Life Support (ALS) Services for the beneficiaries of the WJB Dorn VA Medical Center. Columbia, SC and 7 (seven) Community Based Outpatient Centers (CBOCs); Anderson, Greenville, Spartanburg, Rock Hill, Florence, Sumter, and Orangeburg, all under the jurisdiction of the Dorn VAMC, Columbia, SC 29209.

GREEN BAND: 108 - 143 Miles Contract Period: Option 2

24-hour Non-Emergent Ambulance Basic Life Support (BLS) Services for the beneficiaries of the WJB Dorn VA Medical Center. Columbia, SC and 7 (seven) Community Based Outpatient Centers (CBOCs); Anderson, Greenville, Spartanburg, Rock Hill, Florence, Sumter, and Orangeburg, all under the jurisdiction of the Dorn VAMC, Columbia, SC 29209.

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 08-01-2023 POP End: 07-31-2024

24-hour Non-Emergent Ambulance Basic Life Support (BLS) Services for the beneficiaries of the WJB Dorn VA Medical Center. Columbia, SC and 7 (seven) Community Based Outpatient Centers (CBOCs); Anderson, Greenville, Spartanburg, Rock Hill, Florence, Sumter, and Orangeburg, all under the jurisdiction of the Dorn VAMC, Columbia, SC 29209.

Contract Period: Option 3

24-hour Non-Emergent Ambulance Basic Life Support (BLS) Services for the beneficiaries of the WJB Dorn VA Medical Center. Columbia, SC and 7 (seven) Community Based Outpatient Centers (CBOCs); Anderson, Greenville, Spartanburg, Rock Hill, Florence, Sumter, and Orangeburg, all under the jurisdiction of the Dorn VAMC, Columbia, SC 29209.

Contract Period: Option 3

24-hour Non-Emergent Ambulance Basic Life Support (BLS) Services for the beneficiaries of the WJB Dorn VA Medical Center. Columbia, SC and 7 (seven) Community Based Outpatient Centers (CBOCs); Anderson, Greenville, Spartanburg, Rock Hill, Florence, Sumter, and Orangeburg, all under the jurisdiction of the Dorn VAMC, Columbia, SC 29209.

Contract Period: Option 3

WAIT TIME AFTER 1ST 15 MIN PER QUARTER HOUR

Contract Period: Option 3

Contract Period: Option 3

24-hour Ambulance Advance Life Support (ALS) Services for the beneficiaries of the WJB Dorn VA Medical Center. Columbia, SC and 7 (seven) Community Based Outpatient Centers (CBOCs); Anderson, Greenville, Spartanburg, Rock Hill, Florence, Sumter, and Orangeburg, all under the jurisdiction of the Dorn VAMC, Columbia, SC 29209.

Contract Period: Option 3

24-hour Ambulance Advance Life Support (ALS) Services for the beneficiaries of the WJB Dorn VA Medical Center. Columbia, SC and 7 (seven) Community Based Outpatient Centers (CBOCs); Anderson, Greenville, Spartanburg, Rock Hill, Florence, Sumter, and Orangeburg, all under the jurisdiction of the Dorn VAMC, Columbia, SC 29209.

Contract Period: Option 3

24-hour Ambulance Advance Life Support (ALS) Services for the beneficiaries of the WJB Dorn VA Medical Center. Columbia, SC and 7 (seven) Community Based Outpatient Centers (CBOCs); Anderson, Greenville, Spartanburg, Rock Hill, Florence, Sumter, and Orangeburg, all under the jurisdiction of the Dorn VAMC, Columbia, SC 29209.

RED BAND: 72 – 107 Miles Contract Period: Option 3

24-hour Ambulance Advance Life Support (ALS) Services for the beneficiaries of the WJB Dorn VA Medical Center. Columbia, SC and 7 (seven) Community Based Outpatient Centers (CBOCs); Anderson, Greenville, Spartanburg, Rock Hill, Florence, Sumter, and Orangeburg, all under the jurisdiction of the Dorn VAMC, Columbia, SC 29209.

GREEN BAND: 108 - 143 Miles Contract Period: Option 3

24-hour Non-Emergent Ambulance Basic Life Support (BLS) Services for the beneficiaries of the WJB Dorn VA Medical Center. Columbia, SC and 7 (seven) Community Based Outpatient Centers (CBOCs); Anderson, Greenville, Spartanburg, Rock Hill, Florence, Sumter, and Orangeburg, all under the jurisdiction of the Dorn VAMC, Columbia, SC 29209.

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 08-01-2024 POP End: 07-31-2025

3,168.00

TRP

24-hour Non-Emergent Ambulance Basic Life Support (BLS) Services for the beneficiaries of the WJB Dorn VA Medical Center. Columbia, SC and 7 (seven) Community Based Outpatient Centers (CBOCs); Anderson, Greenville, Spartanburg, Rock Hill, Florence, Sumter, and Orangeburg, all under the jurisdiction of the Dorn VAMC, Columbia, SC 29209.

Contract Period: Option 4

24-hour Non-Emergent Ambulance Basic Life Support (BLS) Services for the beneficiaries of the WJB Dorn VA Medical Center. Columbia, SC and 7 (seven) Community Based Outpatient Centers (CBOCs); Anderson, Greenville, Spartanburg, Rock Hill, Florence, Sumter, and Orangeburg, all under the jurisdiction of the Dorn VAMC, Columbia, SC 29209.

Contract Period: Option 4

24-hour Non-Emergent Ambulance Basic Life Support (BLS) Services for the beneficiaries of the WJB Dorn VA Medical Center. Columbia, SC and 7 (seven) Community Based Outpatient Centers (CBOCs); Anderson, Greenville, Spartanburg, Rock Hill, Florence, Sumter, and Orangeburg, all under the jurisdiction of the Dorn VAMC, Columbia, SC 29209.

Contract Period: Option 4

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Being: 08-01-2024

24-hour Ambulance Advance Life Support (ALS) Services for the beneficiaries of the WJB Dorn VA Medical Center. Columbia, SC and 7 (seven) Community Based Outpatient Centers (CBOCs); Anderson, Greenville, Spartanburg, Rock Hill, Florence, Sumter, and Orangeburg, all under the jurisdiction of the Dorn VAMC, Columbia, SC 29209.

Contract Period: Option 4

24-hour Ambulance Advance Life Support (ALS) Services for the beneficiaries of the WJB Dorn VA Medical Center. Columbia, SC and 7 (seven) Community Based Outpatient Centers (CBOCs); Anderson, Greenville, Spartanburg, Rock Hill, Florence, Sumter, and Orangeburg, all under the jurisdiction of the Dorn VAMC, Columbia, SC 29209.

BLUE BAND: 36 - 71 Miles Contract Period: Option 4

24-hour Ambulance Advance Life Support (ALS) Services for the beneficiaries of the WJB Dorn VA Medical Center. Columbia, SC and 7 (seven) Community Based Outpatient Centers (CBOCs); Anderson, Greenville, Spartanburg, Rock Hill, Florence, Sumter, and Orangeburg, all under the jurisdiction of the Dorn VAMC, Columbia, SC 29209.

RED BAND: 72 – 107 Miles Contract Period: Option 4

24-hour Ambulance Advance Life Support (ALS) Services for the beneficiaries of the WJB Dorn VA Medical Center. Columbia, SC and 7 (seven) Community Based Outpatient Centers (CBOCs); Anderson, Greenville, Spartanburg, Rock Hill, Florence, Sumter, and Orangeburg, all under the jurisdiction of the Dorn VAMC, Columbia, SC 29209.

GREEN BAND: 108 - 143 Miles Contract Period: Option 4

GRAND TOTAL

B.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE Non-Emergent WHEELCHAIR VAN SERVICE

ITEM INFORMATION

NON-EMERGENT WHEELCHAIR VAN SERVICE WITHIN CITY OF COLUMBIA, SC, OTHER SURROUNDING COUNTIES OR CITIES IN THE MIDLANDS OF SOUTH CAROLINA

25 MI RADIUS

Contract Period: Base

NON-EMERGENT WHEELCHAIR VAN SERVICE WITHIN CITY OF GREENVILLE, SPARTANBURG, ANDERSON, OR OTHER SURROUNDING COUNTIES/CITIES IN UPSTATE SOUTH CAROLINA

Contract Period: Base

NON-EMERGENT WHEELCHAIR VAN SERVICE BEYOND THE COLUMBIA CITY LIMITS (25 MILE RADIUS) AND OTHER SURROUNDING COUNTIES OR CITIES IN THE MIDLANDS OF SOUTH CAROLINA IN ADDITION TO THE FLAT RATE.

ADDITIONAL CHARGE ABOVE WITHIN CITY LIMITS (25 MI RADIUS)

Contract Period: Base

NON-EMERGENT WHEELCHAIR VAN SERVICE BEYOND THE CITY OF GREENVILLE, SPARTANBURG, ANDERSON, OR OTHER SURROUNDING COUNTIES/CITIES IN UPSTATE SOUTH CAROLINA IN ADDITION TO THE FLAT RATE.

POP Begins: 08-01-2020 POP Ends: 07-31-2021

WAIT TIME AFTER 1ST 30 MIN PER QUARTER HOUR

4,399.00

TRP

NON-EMERGENT WHEELCHAIR VAN SERVICE WITHIN CITY OF COLUMBIA, SC, OTHER SURROUNDING COUNTIES OR CITIES IN THE MIDLANDS OF SOUTH CAROLINA

Contract Period: Option 1

NON-EMERGENT WHEELCHAIR VAN SERVICE WITHIN CITY OF GREENVILLE, SPARTANBURG, ANDERSON, OR OTHER SURROUNDING COUNTIES/CITIES IN UPSTATE SOUTH CAROLINA

Contract Period: Option 1

NON-EMERGENT WHEELCHAIR VAN SERVICE BEYOND THE COLUMBIA CITY LIMITS (25 MILE RADIUS) AND OTHER SURROUNDING COUNTIES OR CITIES IN THE MIDLANDS OF SOUTH CAROLINA IN ADDITION TO THE FLAT RATE.

Contract Period: Option 1

NON-EMERGENT WHEELCHAIR VAN SERVICE BEYOND THE CITY OF GREENVILLE, SPARTANBURG, ANDERSON, OR OTHER SURROUNDING COUNTIES/CITIES IN UPSTATE SOUTH CAROLINA IN ADDITION TO THE FLAT RATE.

POP End: 07-31-2022

WAIT TIME AFTER 1ST 30 MIN PER QUARTER HOUR

NON-EMERGENT WHEELCHAIR VAN SERVICE WITHIN CITY OF COLUMBIA, SC, OTHER SURROUNDING COUNTIES OR CITIES IN THE MIDLANDS OF SOUTH CAROLINA

Contract Period: Option 2

NON-EMERGENT WHEELCHAIR VAN SERVICE WITHIN CITY OF GREENVILLE, SPARTANBURG, ANDERSON, OR OTHER SURROUNDING COUNTIES/CITIES IN UPSTATE SOUTH CAROLINA

Contract Period: Option 2

NON-EMERGENT WHEELCHAIR VAN SERVICE BEYOND THE COLUMBIA CITY LIMITS (25 MILE RADIUS) AND OTHER SURROUNDING COUNTIES OR CITIES IN THE MIDLANDS OF SOUTH CAROLINA IN ADDITION TO THE FLAT RATE.

Contract Period: Option 2

NON-EMERGENT WHEELCHAIR VAN SERVICE BEYOND THE CITY OF GREENVILLE, SPARTANBURG, ANDERSON, OR OTHER SURROUNDING COUNTIES/CITIES IN UPSTATE SOUTH CAROLINA IN ADDITION TO THE FLAT RATE.

POP End: 07-31-2023

WAIT TIME AFTER 1ST 30 MIN PER QUARTER HOUR

NON-EMERGENT WHEELCHAIR VAN SERVICE WITHIN CITY OF COLUMBIA, SC, OTHER SURROUNDING COUNTIES OR CITIES IN THE MIDLANDS OF SOUTH CAROLINA

Contract Period: Option 3

NON-EMERGENT WHEELCHAIR VAN SERVICE WITHIN CITY OF GREENVILLE, SPARTANBURG, ANDERSON, OR OTHER SURROUNDING COUNTIES/CITIES IN UPSTATE SOUTH CAROLINA

Contract Period: Option 3

NON-EMERGENT WHEELCHAIR VAN SERVICE BEYOND THE COLUMBIA CITY LIMITS (25 MILE RADIUS) AND OTHER SURROUNDING COUNTIES OR CITIES IN THE MIDLANDS OF SOUTH CAROLINA IN ADDITION TO THE FLAT RATE.

Contract Period: Option 3

NON-EMERGENT WHEELCHAIR VAN SERVICE BEYOND THE CITY OF GREENVILLE, SPARTANBURG, ANDERSON, OR OTHER SURROUNDING COUNTIES/CITIES IN UPSTATE SOUTH CAROLINA IN ADDITION TO THE FLAT RATE.

POP Begins: 08-01-2023 POP End: 07-31-2024

WAIT TIME AFTER 1ST 30 MIN PER QUARTER HOUR

NON-EMERGENT WHEELCHAIR VAN SERVICE WITHIN CITY OF COLUMBIA, SC, OTHER SURROUNDING COUNTIES OR CITIES IN THE MIDLANDS OF SOUTH CAROLINA

Contract Period: Option 4

NON-EMERGENT WHEELCHAIR VAN SERVICE WITHIN CITY OF GREENVILLE, SPARTANBURG, ANDERSON, OR OTHER SURROUNDING COUNTIES/CITIES IN UPSTATE SOUTH CAROLINA

Contract Period: Option 4

NON-EMERGENT WHEELCHAIR VAN SERVICE BEYOND THE COLUMBIA CITY LIMITS (25 MILE RADIUS) AND OTHER SURROUNDING COUNTIES OR CITIES IN THE MIDLANDS OF SOUTH CAROLINA IN ADDITION TO THE FLAT RATE.

Contract Period: Option 4

NON-EMERGENT WHEELCHAIR VAN SERVICE BEYOND THE CITY OF GREENVILLE, SPARTANBURG, ANDERSON, OR OTHER SURROUNDING COUNTIES/CITIES IN UPSTATE SOUTH CAROLINA IN ADDITION TO THE FLAT RATE.

POP End: 07-31-2025

WAIT TIME AFTER 1ST 30 MIN PER QUARTER HOUR

Transition Period

POP Begin: 08-01-2025

GRAND TOTAL

See attached document: Performance Work Statement for Non-Emergent Ambulance Services - 2020 (1).

See attached document: Performance Work Statement for Non-Emergent Wheelchair Van Services- 2020 (1).

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

C.1 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2018)

(a) Inspection/Acceptance. The Contractor shall only tender for acceptance those items that conform to the requirements of this contract. The Government reserves the right to inspect or test any supplies or services that have been tendered for acceptance. The Government may require repair or replacement of nonconforming supplies or reperformance of nonconforming services at no increase in contract price. If repair/replacement or reperformance will not correct the defects or is not possible, the Government may seek an equitable price reduction or adequate consideration for acceptance of nonconforming supplies or services. The Government must exercise its post-acceptance rights—

(1) Within a reasonable time after the defect was discovered or should have been discovered; and

(2) Before any substantial change occurs in the condition of the item, unless the change is due to the defect in the item.

(b) Assignment. The Contractor or its assignee may assign its rights to receive payment due as a result of performance of this contract to a bank, trust company, or other financing institution, including any Federal lending agency in accordance with the Assignment of Claims Act (31 U.S.C. 3727). However, when a third party makes payment (e.g., use of the Governmentwide commercial purchase card), the Contractor may not assign its rights to receive payment under this contract.

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

(d) Disputes. This contract is subject to 41 U.S.C. chapter 71, Contract Disputes. Failure of the parties to this contract to reach agreement on any request for equitable adjustment, claim, appeal or action arising under or relating to this contract shall be a dispute to be resolved in accordance with the clause at FAR 52.233-1, Disputes, which is incorporated herein by reference. The Contractor shall proceed diligently with performance of this contract, pending final resolution of any dispute arising under the contract.

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

(f) Excusable delays. The Contractor shall be liable for default unless nonperformance is caused by an occurrence beyond the reasonable control of the Contractor and without its fault or negligence such as, acts of God or the public enemy, acts of the Government in either its sovereign or contractual capacity, fires, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, strikes, unusually severe weather, and delays of common carriers. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing as soon as it is reasonably possible after the commencement of any excusable delay, setting forth the full particulars in connection therewith, shall remedy such occurrence with all reasonable dispatch, and shall promptly give written notice to the Contracting Officer of the cessation of such occurrence.

(g) Invoice.

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

(i) Name and address of the Contractor;

(ii) Invoice date and number;

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(h) Patent indemnity. The Contractor shall indemnify the Government and its officers, employees and agents against liability, including costs, for actual or alleged direct or contributory infringement of, or inducement to infringe, any United States or foreign patent, trademark or copyright, arising out of the performance of this contract, provided the Contractor is reasonably notified of such claims and proceedings.

(i) Payment.—

(1) Items accepted. Payment shall be made for items accepted by the Government that have been delivered to the delivery destinations set forth in this contract.

(2) Prompt payment. The Government will make payment in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C. 3903) and prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR part 1315.

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

(4) Discount. In connection with any discount offered for early payment, time shall be computed from the date of the invoice. For the purpose of computing the discount earned, payment shall be considered to have been made on the date which appears on the payment check or the specified payment date if an electronic funds transfer payment is made.

(5) Overpayments. If the Contractor becomes aware of a duplicate contract financing or invoice payment or that the Government has otherwise overpaid on a contract financing or invoice payment, the Contractor shall—

(i) Remit the overpayment amount to the payment office cited in the contract along with a description of the overpayment including the—

(A) Circumstances of the overpayment (e.g., duplicate payment, erroneous payment, liquidation errors, date(s) of overpayment);

(B) Affected contract number and delivery order number, if applicable;

(C) Affected line item or subline item, if applicable; and

(D) Contractor point of contact.

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

(6) Interest.

(i) All amounts that become payable by the Contractor to the Government under this contract shall bear simple interest from the date due until paid unless paid within 30 days of becoming due. The interest rate shall be the interest rate established by the Secretary of the Treasury as provided in 41 U.S.C. 7109, which is applicable to the period in which the amount becomes due, as provided in (i)(6)(v) of this clause, and then at the rate applicable for each six-month period as fixed by the Secretary until the amount is paid.

(ii) The Government may issue a demand for payment to the Contractor upon finding a debt is due under the contract.

(iii) Final decisions. The Contracting Officer will issue a final decision as required by 33.211 if—

(A) The Contracting Officer and the Contractor are unable to reach agreement on the existence or amount of a debt within 30 days;

(B) The Contractor fails to liquidate a debt previously demanded by the Contracting Officer within the timeline specified in the demand for payment unless the amounts were not repaid because the Contractor has requested an installment payment agreement; or

(C) The Contractor requests a deferment of collection on a debt previously demanded by the Contracting Officer (see 32.607-2).

(iv) If a demand for payment was previously issued for the debt, the demand for payment included in the final decision shall identify the same due date as the original demand for payment.

(v) Amounts shall be due at the earliest of the following dates:

(A) The date fixed under this contract.

(B) The date of the first written demand for payment, including any demand for payment resulting from a default termination.

(vi) The interest charge shall be computed for the actual number of calendar days involved beginning on the due date and ending on—

(A) The date on which the designated office receives payment from the Contractor;

(B) The date of issuance of a Government check to the Contractor from which an amount otherwise payable has been withheld as a credit against the contract debt; or

(C) The date on which an amount withheld and applied to the contract debt would otherwise have become payable to the Contractor.

(vii) The interest charge made under this clause may be reduced under the procedures prescribed in 32.608-2 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation in effect on the date of this contract.

(j) Risk of loss. Unless the contract specifically provides otherwise, risk of loss or damage to the supplies provided under this contract shall remain with the Contractor until, and shall pass to the Government upon:

(1) Delivery of the supplies to a carrier, if transportation is f.o.b. origin; or

(2) Delivery of the supplies to the Government at the destination specified in the contract, if transportation is f.o.b. destination.

(k) Taxes. The contract price includes all applicable Federal, State, and local taxes and duties.

(l) Termination for the Government's convenience. The Government reserves the right to terminate this contract, or any part hereof, for its sole convenience. In the event of such termination, the Contractor shall immediately stop all work hereunder and shall immediately cause any and all of its suppliers and subcontractors to cease work. Subject to the terms of this contract, the Contractor shall be paid a percentage of the contract price reflecting the percentage of the work performed prior to the notice of termination, plus reasonable charges the Contractor can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Government using its standard record keeping system, have resulted from the termination. The Contractor shall not be required to comply with the cost accounting standards or contract cost principles for this purpose. This paragraph does not give the Government any right to audit the Contractor's records. The Contractor shall not be paid for any work performed or costs incurred which reasonably could have been avoided.

(m) Termination for cause. The Government may terminate this contract, or any part hereof, for cause in the event of any default by the Contractor, or if the Contractor fails to comply with any contract terms and conditions, or fails to provide the Government, upon request, with adequate assurances of future performance. In the event of termination for cause, the Government shall not be liable to the Contractor for any amount for supplies or services not accepted, and the Contractor shall be liable to the Government for any and all rights and remedies provided by law. If it is determined that the Government improperly terminated this contract for default, such termination shall be deemed a termination for convenience.

(n) Title. Unless specified elsewhere in this contract, title to items furnished under this contract shall pass to the Government upon acceptance, regardless of when or where the Government takes physical possession.

(o) Warranty. The Contractor warrants and implies that the items delivered hereunder are merchantable and fit for use for the particular purpose described in this contract.

(p) Limitation of liability. Except as otherwise provided by an express warranty, the Contractor will not be liable to the Government for consequential damages resulting from any defect or deficiencies in accepted items.

(q) Other compliances. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State and local laws, executive orders, rules and regulations applicable to its performance under this contract.

(r) Compliance with laws unique to Government contracts. The Contractor agrees to comply with 31 U.S.C. 1352 relating to limitations on the use of appropriated funds to influence certain Federal contracts; 18 U.S.C. 431 relating to officials not to benefit; 40 U.S.C. chapter 37, Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards; 41 U.S.C. chapter 87, Kickbacks; 41 U.S.C. 4712 and 10 U.S.C. 2409 relating to whistleblower protections; 49 U.S.C. 40118, Fly American; and 41 U.S.C. chapter 21 relating to procurement integrity.

(s) Order of precedence. Any inconsistencies in this solicitation or contract shall be resolved by giving precedence in the following order:

(1) The schedule of supplies/services.

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

(3) The clause at 52.212-5.

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

(5) Solicitation provisions if this is a solicitation.

(6) Other paragraphs of this clause.

(7) The Standard Form 1449.

(8) Other documents, exhibits, and attachments

(9) The specification.

(t) [Reserved]

(u) Unauthorized Obligations.

(1) Except as stated in paragraph (u)(2) of this clause, when any supply or service acquired under this contract is subject to any End User License Agreement (EULA), Terms of Service (TOS), or similar legal instrument or agreement, that includes any clause requiring the Government to indemnify the Contractor or any person or entity for damages, costs, fees, or any other loss or liability that would create an Anti-Deficiency Act violation (31 U.S.C. 1341), the following shall govern:

(i) Any such clause is unenforceable against the Government.

(ii) Neither the Government nor any Government authorized end user shall be deemed to have agreed to such clause by virtue of it appearing in the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement. If the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement is invoked through an “I agree” click box or other comparable mechanism (e.g., “click-wrap” or “browse-wrap” agreements), execution does not bind the Government or any Government authorized end user to such clause.

(iii) Any such clause is deemed to be stricken from the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement.

(2) Paragraph (u)(1) of this clause does not apply to indemnification by the Government that is expressly authorized by statute and specifically authorized under applicable agency regulations and procedures.

(v) Incorporation by reference. The Contractor’s representations and certifications, including those completed electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM), are incorporated by reference into the contract.

(End of Clause) ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL 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.2 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 July 1, 2020 through contract completion.

(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)

C.3 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 20 Trips, 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 20,850 Trips;

(2) Any order for a combination of items in excess of 125,094 Trips; 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 30 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.4 52.216-21 REQUIREMENTS (OCT 1995)

(a) This is a requirements type 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.