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3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE DATE

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5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

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10. THIS ACQUISITION IS

UNRESTRICTED OR

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% FOR:

SMALL BUSINESS

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

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WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

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SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

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RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

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14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ

IFB

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FACILITY CODE

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TELEPHONE NO.

UEI:

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PHONE:

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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

SEE ADDENDUM

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SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

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UNIT PRICE

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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

619-25-1-244-0038

10-31-2024 Brenda Carter None 11-05-2024 3:30pm

CST

Department of Veterans Affairs Montgomery CAVHCS-West Campus 215 Perry Hill Road Montgomery AL 36109

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811210 $34 Million

N/A X

Montgomery Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic (MVAC) 8105 Veteran Way 2nd Floor Room 2F100 Montgomery AL 36117

Department of Veterans Affairs Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center 3701 Loop Road East Tuscaloosa AL 35404-5088

Department of Veterans Affairs

FMS-VA-2(101)

Financial Services Center PO Box 149971 Austin TX 78714-9971

See CONTINUATION Page Dental chair repair services at VA Outpatient Clinic.

See Price/Cost Schedule and SOW for details.

No site visit. Questions & answers end on Monday, November 4, 2024 at 11:00am CT.

See CONTINUATION Page

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 Department of Veterans Affairs Montgomery CAVHCS-West Campus 215 Perry Hill Road Montgomery AL 36109

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:

STATEMENT OF WORK

Performs repairs on eleven (11) Engle Dental Chairs and accessories at the Montgomery Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic (MVAC).

GENERAL

The contractor shall perform repairs on the eleven (11) Engle Dental chairs and accessories and to provide and include but not limited to: parts, equipment, labor, travel, shipping, freight, etc. and misc. components for the eleven (11) Engle Dental chairs and accessories at the MVAC. Engineering/HTM Section point of contact is William Piper. Point of contact is to be contacted for any information concerning this work.

PURPOSE: Performs repairs on eleven (11) Engle Dental Chairs and accessories at the Montgomery Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic (MVAC).

WARRANTY: Contractor shall provide warranty on the integrity of parts, and repair service. The warranty period shall be for 90 days after completion of work.

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:

The period of performance shall be determined upon the date of the award.

LOCATION SITE:

Addresses: Montgomery Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic (MVAC)

SCOPE OF WORK:

1. Contractor performs all repairs, and functional testing of the eleven (11) Engle Dental chairs and accessories to manufacturer’s specifications.

2. Contractor coordinates dates/times of repairs with William Piper.

3. Contractor start performing the repairs on December 2, 2024 with a completion date of December 31, 2024, during normal business hours 8am – 4:30pm. This repair start date is required, due to the Dental Clinic will be available for service and repair.

4. Contractor provides and include but not limited to parts, equipment, labor, travel, shipping, freight, etc. and misc. components for the eleven (11) Engle Dental chairs and accessories at the MVAC Dental Clinic.

5. Contractor shall only use new parts.

6. Contractor removes all non-functioning defective, and/or replacement parts and install the new parts.

7. Contractor performs repairs and makes eleven (11) Engle Dental chairs and accessories completely operational at the MVAC Dental Clinic.

8. Contractor to replace eleven (11) Engle 360 Auto Control Delivery Systems Left/Right.

9. Contractor to replace eleven (11) MAIA LED Lights – 360 Left/Right.

10. Contractor to replace eleven (11) Touchpad assemblies, E300 Standard.

11. Contractor to replace eleven (11) Syringe, Standard, Quick Clean.

12. Contractor to replace eleven (11) Valve, 3 Way, On/Off Toggle.

13. Contractor to replace all 1/4-inch Blue Supply Tubing on all eleven (11) Engle Dental chairs.

14. Contractor to replace all 1/4-inch Yellow Supply Tubing on all eleven (11) Engle Dental chairs.

15. Contractor to replace all 1/4-inch Tubing.

16. Contractor to replace all 1/8-inch Blue Supply Tubing on all eleven (11) Engle Dental chairs.

17. Contractor to replace all 1/8-inch Yellow Supply Tubing on all eleven (11) Engle Dental chairs.

18. Contractor to replace all 1/8-inch Tubing.

19. Contractor to replace any other sizes of Tubing.

20. Contractor to replace all 1/4 Poly Nuts and Sleeves.

21. Contractor to replace all 1/8 Poly Nuts and Sleeves.

22. Contractor to replace any other sizes of Poly Nuts and Sleeves.

23. Contractor to replace any damage Upholstery.

24. Contractor to replace any missing, damage, non-functioning and/or defective screws and connectors.

25. Contractor to replace any damage, non-functioning and/or defective knobs.

26. Contractor to replace any damage, non-functioning and/or defective wiring.

27. Contractor to replace any damage, non-functioning and/or defective tubing.

28. Contractor to replace non-functioning and/or defective Blocks.

29. Contractor to replace non-functioning and/or defective Toggle Switches.

30. Contractor to replace non-functioning and/or defective Syringes.

31. Contractor to replace non-functioning and/or defective Valves.

32. Contractor to replace all connections to the Cavitron units.

33. Contractor to relocate and install Cavitron units in the rear of the Dental chairs.

34. Contractor to provide and install any additional syringes and/or components for the Cavitron units being relocated.

35. Contractor to remove the ten (10) track lighting in the ceiling.

36. Contractor to replace ceiling tile where the ten (10) track lighting was removed.

37. Contractor to terminate the electrical where the ten (10) track lighting was and turn off the breakers in the electrical panel following National Electrical Code (NEC) codes and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) codes.

38. Contractor to Lock-Out/Tag Out the electrical breaker(s) of the ten (10) track lighting.

39. Contractor performs daily hauling away of any packaging material, wooden pallets, and trash.

40. Contractor cleans daily each room/area of repairs.

41. Contractor provides detailed documentation of each Dental chair repairs and functional testing along with the serial numbers of the Dental chair and what room the Dental chair is in the next business day after completion of the repairs and functional testing of all Dental chairs.

42. Contractor returns all defective parts to HTM/Biomed Section.

43. Contractor provides the service tickets of the repairs and functional testing of Dental chairs to William Piper’s email and to Jasmine McCloud’s email.

44. The COR, HTM/Biomed Section staff, and the Dental Service staff will review the completed repairs.

NOTES: All modifications shall be reviewed by the COR and approved by the VA Contracting Officer in writing prior to execution.

CHECK-IN REQUIREMENT:

Contractor and all Contractor’s Service Personnel shall check in and out with Engineering in Building 20 prior to performing and upon completion of all required service. This information is required to contact mechanics in case of an emergency during regular hours.

SAFETY REQUIREMENT:

Contractor shall ensure all tools and equipment are always secured.

· Tools and equipment must be removed from open areas or stored in secured location during breaks, lunch, and/or at the end of each workday.

· All debris must be removed from the facility upon completion of service each day.

All personnel are required to wear approved masks when entering or working in any of the facilities designated areas. If masks are to be worn:

· They are to be non-surgical type masks, no cloth, or homemade masks (this is for staff and Contractors).

· This mask is to be worn at all times. Any personnel caught without wearing an approved mask will be escorted out of the facility.

· Masks are to be worn properly and should fully cover the nose and mouth at all times.

· Masks need to be worn whenever you are within six (6) feet of another person, whether you are outside or inside. This includes riding in carts.

· Contractor shall ensure proper signage, barriers, and/or blockage of service area is provided where applicable, especially at hoist way doors and clearly visible to ensure patient/employee safety is adhered to.

The VA Medical Center is a smoke free campus. Smoking is not permitted indoors or on campus (except at the Regional Office location), to include parking lots, at any time. All smoking shall be conducted at designated smoking areas.

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

TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE:

In accordance with FAR 52.212-4 (l) The Government reserves the right to terminate this contract, or any part hereof, for its sole convenience.

END OF STATEMENT

B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

Vendor On-Site Service. Vendor to perform repairs on eleven (11) Engle Dental chairs and accessories to include but not limited to: parts, equipment, labor, travel, shipping, etc., and misc. components to make completely operational and functional at the Montgomery Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic (MVAC).

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SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

C.1 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2023)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(g) Invoice.

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

(i) Name and address of the Contractor;

(ii) Invoice date and number;

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(i) Payment.—

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(D) Contractor point of contact.

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

(6) Interest.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(A) The date fixed under this contract.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(1) The schedule of supplies/services.

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

(3) The clause at 52.212-5.

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

(5) Solicitation provisions if this is a solicitation.

(6) Other paragraphs of this clause.

(7) The Standard Form 1449.

(8) Other documents, exhibits, and attachments

(9) The specification.

(t) [Reserved]

(u) Unauthorized Obligations.

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

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

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

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

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

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

(End of Clause)

C.2 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)

The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 30 days.

(End of Clause)

C.3 VAAR 852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS (NOV 2018)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

(1) Contract financing payment has the meaning given in FAR 32.001;

(2) Designated agency office means the office designated by the purchase order, agreement, or contract to first receive and review invoices. This office can be contractually designated as the receiving entity. This office may be different from the office issuing the payment;

(3) Electronic form means an automated system transmitting information electronically according to the accepted electronic data transmission methods and formats identified in paragraph (c) of this clause. Facsimile, email, and scanned documents are not acceptable electronic forms for submission of payment requests;

(4) Invoice payment has the meaning given in FAR 32.001; and

(5) Payment request means any request for contract financing payment or invoice payment submitted by the contractor under this contract.

(b) Electronic payment requests. Except as provided in paragraph (e) of this clause, the contractor shall submit payment requests in electronic form. Purchases paid with a Government-wide commercial purchase card are considered to be an electronic transaction for purposes of this rule, and therefore no additional electronic invoice submission is required.

(c) Data transmission. A contractor must ensure that the data transmission method and format are through one of the following:

(1) VA’s Electronic Invoice Presentment and Payment System at the current website address provided in the contract.

(2) Any system that conforms to the X12 electronic data interchange (EDI) formats established by the Accredited Standards Center (ASC) and chartered by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

(d) Invoice requirements. Invoices shall comply with FAR 32.905.

(e) Exceptions. If, based on one of the circumstances in this paragraph (e), the Contracting Officer directs that payment requests be made by mail, the Contractor shall submit payment requests by mail through the United States Postal Service to the designated agency office. Submission of payment requests by mail may be required for—

(1) Awards made to foreign vendors for work performed outside the United States;

(2) Classified contracts or purchases when electronic submission and processing of payment requests could compromise the safeguarding of classified or privacy information;

(3) Contracts awarded by contracting officers in the conduct of emergency operations, such as responses to national emergencies;

(4) Solicitations or contracts in which the designated agency office is a VA entity other than the VA Financial Services Center in Austin, Texas; or

(5) Solicitations or contracts in which the VA designated agency office does not have electronic invoicing capability as described above.

(End of Clause)

C.4 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.5 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

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

https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far https://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/

(End of Clause)

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| Wage Determination No.: 2015-4607 Daniel W. Simms Division of | Revision No.: 23 Director Wage Determinations| Date Of Last Revision: 07/22/2024

Note: Contracts subject to the Service Contract Act are generally required to pay at least the applicable minimum wage rate required under Executive Order 14026 or Executive Order 13658.

|If the contract is entered into on or |Executive Order 14026 generally applies to | |after January 30, 2022, or the |the contract. | |contract is renewed or extended (e.g., |The contractor must pay all covered workers | |an option is exercised) on or after |at least $17.20 per hour (or the applicable | |January 30, 2022: |wage rate listed on this wage determination,| | |if it is higher) for all hours spent | | |performing on the contract in 2024. | |If the contract was awarded on or |Executive Order 13658 generally applies to | |between January 1, 2015 and January 29,|the contract. | |2022, and the contract is not renewed |The contractor must pay all covered workers | |or extended on or after January 30, |at least $12.90 per hour (or the applicable | |2022: |wage rate listed on this wage determination,| | |if it is higher) for all hours spent | | |performing on the contract in 2024. |

The applicable Executive Order minimum wage rate will be adjusted annually. Additional information on contractor requirements and worker protections under the Executive Orders is available at www.dol.gov/whd/govcontracts.

State: Alabama

Area: Alabama Counties of Autauga, Elmore, Lowndes, Montgomery

**Fringe Benefits Required Follow the Occupational Listing**

OCCUPATION CODE - TITLE FOOTNOTE RATE

01000 - Administrative Support And Clerical Occupations 01011 - Accounting Clerk I 15.59*** 01012 - Accounting Clerk II 17.50 01013 - Accounting Clerk III 19.57 01020 - Administrative Assistant 29.72 01035 - Court Reporter 20.86 01041 - Customer Service Representative I 14.64*** 01042 - Customer Service Representative II 16.26*** 01043 - Customer Service Representative III 17.94 01051 - Data Entry Operator I 14.72*** 01052 - Data Entry Operator II 16.06*** 01060 - Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle 22.03 01070 - Document Preparation Clerk 16.62*** 01090 - Duplicating Machine Operator 16.62*** 01111 - General Clerk I 14.46*** 01112 - General Clerk II 15.78*** 01113 - General Clerk III 17.71 01120 - Housing Referral Assistant 23.26 01141 - Messenger Courier 12.92*** 01191 - Order Clerk I 15.23*** 01192 - Order Clerk II 16.62*** 01261 - Personnel Assistant (Employment) I 18.00 01262 - Personnel Assistant (Employment) II 20.67 01263 - Personnel Assistant (Employment) III 24.58 01270 - Production Control Clerk 25.47 01290 - Rental Clerk 14.27*** 01300 - Scheduler, Maintenance 18.65 01311 - Secretary I 18.65 01312 - Secretary II 20.86 01313 - Secretary III 23.26 01320 - Service Order Dispatcher 19.69 01410 - Supply Technician 29.72 01420 - Survey Worker 17.22 01460 - Switchboard Operator/Receptionist 14.12*** 01531 - Travel Clerk I 16.62*** 01532 - Travel Clerk II 18.65 01533 - Travel Clerk III 20.31 01611 - Word Processor I 16.62*** 01612 - Word Processor II 18.65 01613 - Word Processor III 20.86 05000 - Automotive Service Occupations 05005 - Automobile Body Repairer, Fiberglass 23.54 05010 - Automotive Electrician 21.38 05040 - Automotive Glass Installer 20.19 05070 - Automotive Worker 20.19 05110 - Mobile Equipment Servicer 17.57 05130 - Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic 22.59 05160 - Motor Equipment Metal Worker 20.19 05190 - Motor Vehicle Mechanic 22.59 05220 - Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper 16.35*** 05250 - Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker 18.89 05280 - Motor Vehicle Wrecker 20.19 05310 - Painter, Automotive 21.38 05340 - Radiator Repair Specialist 20.19 05370 - Tire Repairer 14.11*** 05400 - Transmission Repair Specialist 22.59 07000 - Food Preparation And Service Occupations 07010 - Baker 15.02*** 07041 - Cook I 10.43*** 07042 - Cook II 11.98*** 07070 - Dishwasher 12.34*** 07130 - Food Service Worker 12.30*** 07210 - Meat Cutter 15.70*** 07260 - Waiter/Waitress 9.88*** 09000 - Furniture Maintenance And Repair Occupations 09010 - Electrostatic Spray Painter 22.54 09040 - Furniture Handler 14.74*** 09080 - Furniture Refinisher 22.54 09090 - Furniture Refinisher Helper 17.26 09110 - Furniture Repairer, Minor 19.92 09130 - Upholsterer 22.54 11000 - General Services And Support Occupations 11030 - Cleaner, Vehicles 12.99*** 11060 - Elevator Operator 12.60*** 11090 - Gardener 18.69 11122 - Housekeeping Aide 12.60*** 11150 - Janitor 12.60*** 11210 - Laborer, Grounds Maintenance 14.86*** 11240 - Maid or Houseman 11.76*** 11260 - Pruner 13.57*** 11270 - Tractor Operator 17.39 11330 - Trail Maintenance Worker 14.86*** 11360 - Window Cleaner 13.77*** 12000 - Health Occupations 12010 - Ambulance Driver 17.23 12011 - Breath Alcohol Technician 21.17 12012 - Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant 29.05 12015 - Certified Physical Therapist Assistant 29.35 12020 - Dental Assistant 17.40 12025 - Dental Hygienist 27.88 12030 - EKG Technician 25.79 12035 - Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist 25.79 12040 - Emergency Medical Technician 17.23 12071 - Licensed Practical Nurse I 18.93 12072 - Licensed Practical Nurse II 21.17 12073 - Licensed Practical Nurse III 23.61 12100 - Medical Assistant 15.82*** 12130 - Medical Laboratory Technician 24.24 12160 - Medical Record Clerk 17.66 12190 - Medical Record Technician 19.75 12195 - Medical Transcriptionist 18.93 12210 - Nuclear Medicine Technologist 46.53 12221 - Nursing Assistant I 12.86*** 12222 - Nursing Assistant II 14.47*** 12223 - Nursing Assistant III 15.79*** 12224 - Nursing Assistant IV 17.72 12235 - Optical Dispenser 17.08*** 12236 - Optical Technician 18.93 12250 - Pharmacy Technician 17.67 12280 - Phlebotomist 16.93*** 12305 - Radiologic Technologist 26.00 12311 - Registered Nurse I 25.35 12312 - Registered Nurse II 31.00 12313 - Registered Nurse II, Specialist 31.00 12314 - Registered Nurse III 37.51 12315 - Registered Nurse III, Anesthetist 37.51 12316 - Registered Nurse IV 44.96 12317 - Scheduler (Drug and Alcohol Testing) 26.23 12320 - Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor 23.31 13000 - Information And Arts Occupations 13011 - Exhibits Specialist I 22.51 13012 - Exhibits Specialist II 27.89 13013 - Exhibits Specialist III 34.12 13041 - Illustrator I 22.51 13042 - Illustrator II 27.89 13043 - Illustrator III 34.12 13047 - Librarian 30.89 13050 - Library Aide/Clerk 12.80*** 13054 - Library Information Technology Systems 27.89 Administrator 13058 - Library Technician 19.56 13061 - Media Specialist I 20.13 13062 - Media Specialist II 22.51 13063 - Media Specialist III 25.11 13071 - Photographer I 20.13 13072 - Photographer II 22.51 13073 - Photographer III 27.89 13074 - Photographer IV 34.12 13075 - Photographer V 41.28 13090 - Technical Order Library Clerk 16.22*** 13110 - Video Teleconference Technician 24.02 14000 - Information Technology Occupations 14041 - Computer Operator I 19.73 14042 - Computer Operator II 22.07 14043 - Computer Operator III 24.61 14044 - Computer Operator IV 27.34 14045 - Computer Operator V 30.28 14071 - Computer Programmer I (see 1) 23.11 14072 - Computer Programmer II (see 1) 14073 - Computer Programmer III (see 1) 14074 - Computer Programmer IV (see 1) 14101 - Computer Systems Analyst I (see 1) 14102 - Computer Systems Analyst II (see 1) 14103 - Computer Systems Analyst III (see 1) 14150 - Peripheral Equipment Operator 19.73 14160 - Personal Computer Support Technician 27.34 14170 - System Support Specialist 30.28 15000 - Instructional Occupations 15010 - Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Non-Rated) 33.09 15020 - Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Rated) 40.03 15030 - Air Crew Training Devices Instructor (Pilot) 47.98 15050 - Computer Based Training Specialist / Instructor 33.09 15060 - Educational Technologist 43.01 15070 - Flight Instructor (Pilot) 47.98 15080 - Graphic Artist 21.75 15085 - Maintenance Test Pilot, Fixed, Jet/Prop 47.80 15086 - Maintenance Test Pilot, Rotary Wing 47.80 15088 - Non-Maintenance Test/Co-Pilot 47.80 15090 - Technical Instructor 25.00 15095 - Technical Instructor/Course Developer 30.59 15110 - Test Proctor 20.20 15120 - Tutor 20.20 16000 - Laundry, Dry-Cleaning, Pressing And Related Occupations 16010 - Assembler 10.51*** 16030 - Counter Attendant 10.51*** 16040 - Dry Cleaner 12.74*** 16070 - Finisher, Flatwork, Machine 10.51*** 16090 - Presser, Hand 10.51*** 16110 - Presser, Machine, Drycleaning 10.51*** 16130 - Presser, Machine, Shirts 10.51*** 16160 - Presser, Machine, Wearing Apparel, Laundry 10.51*** 16190 - Sewing Machine Operator 13.49*** 16220 - Tailor 14.26*** 16250 - Washer, Machine 11.26*** 19000 - Machine Tool Operation And Repair Occupations 19010 - Machine-Tool Operator (Tool Room) 23.96 19040 - Tool And Die Maker 29.49 21000 - Materials Handling And Packing Occupations 21020 - Forklift Operator 18.19 21030 - Material Coordinator 25.47 21040 - Material Expediter 25.47 21050 - Material Handling Laborer 14.81*** 21071 - Order Filler 15.08*** 21080 - Production Line Worker (Food Processing) 18.19 21110 - Shipping Packer 17.84 21130 - Shipping/Receiving Clerk 17.84 21140 - Store Worker I 13.38*** 21150 - Stock Clerk 17.55 21210 - Tools And Parts Attendant 18.19 21410 - Warehouse Specialist 18.19 23000 - Mechanics And Maintenance And Repair Occupations 23010 - Aerospace Structural Welder 35.76 23019 - Aircraft Logs and Records Technician 28.26 23021 - Aircraft Mechanic I 33.79 23022 - Aircraft Mechanic II 35.76 23023 - Aircraft Mechanic III 37.56 23040 - Aircraft Mechanic Helper 24.47 23050 - Aircraft, Painter 31.98 23060 - Aircraft Servicer 28.26 23070 - Aircraft Survival Flight Equipment Technician 31.98 23080 - Aircraft Worker 30.20 23091 - Aircrew Life Support Equipment (ALSE) Mechanic 30.20 I 23092 - Aircrew Life Support Equipment (ALSE) Mechanic 33.79

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23110 - Appliance Mechanic 25.17 23120 - Bicycle Repairer 20.69 23125 - Cable Splicer 49.95 23130 - Carpenter, Maintenance 20.08 23140 - Carpet Layer 23.77 23160 - Electrician, Maintenance 23.16 23181 - Electronics Technician Maintenance I 28.67 23182 - Electronics Technician Maintenance II 30.35 23183 - Electronics Technician Maintenance III 32.09 23260 - Fabric Worker 22.24 23290 - Fire Alarm System Mechanic 27.10 23310 - Fire Extinguisher Repairer 20.69 23311 - Fuel Distribution System Mechanic 27.71 23312 - Fuel Distribution System Operator 21.56 23370 - General Maintenance Worker 18.43 23380 - Ground Support Equipment Mechanic 33.79 23381 - Ground Support Equipment Servicer 28.26 23382 - Ground Support Equipment Worker 30.20 23391 - Gunsmith I 20.69 23392 - Gunsmith II 23.77 23393 - Gunsmith III 26.59 23410 - Heating, Ventilation And Air-Conditioning 23.81 Mechanic 23411 - Heating, Ventilation And Air Contidioning 25.19 Mechanic (Research Facility) 23430 - Heavy Equipment Mechanic 28.35 23440 - Heavy Equipment Operator 18.71 23460 - Instrument Mechanic 26.59 23465 - Laboratory/Shelter Mechanic 25.17 23470 - Laborer 14.41*** 23510 - Locksmith 25.17 23530 - Machinery Maintenance Mechanic 29.14 23550 - Machinist, Maintenance 24.60 23580 - Maintenance Trades Helper 15.15*** 23591 - Metrology Technician I 26.59 23592 - Metrology Technician II 28.14 23593 - Metrology Technician III 29.56 23640 - Millwright 26.59 23710 - Office Appliance Repairer 22.32 23760 - Painter, Maintenance 20.25 23790 - Pipefitter, Maintenance 25.05 23810 - Plumber, Maintenance 23.71 23820 - Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic 26.59 23850 - Rigger 26.59 23870 - Scale Mechanic 23.77 23890 - Sheet-Metal Worker, Maintenance 20.96 23910 - Small Engine Mechanic 19.58 23931 - Telecommunications Mechanic I 28.62 23932 - Telecommunications Mechanic II 30.29 23950 - Telephone Lineman 24.52 23960 - Welder, Combination, Maintenance 22.78 23965 - Well Driller 26.59 23970 - Woodcraft Worker 26.59 23980 - Woodworker 20.69 24000 - Personal Needs Occupations 24550 - Case Manager 15.70*** 24570 - Child Care Attendant 10.31*** 24580 - Child Care Center Clerk 13.33*** 24610 - Chore Aide 11.03*** 24620 - Family Readiness And Support Services 15.70*** Coordinator 24630 - Homemaker 16.50*** 25000 - Plant And System Operations Occupations 25010 - Boiler Tender 24.45 25040 - Sewage Plant Operator 23.14 25070 - Stationary Engineer 24.45 25190 - Ventilation Equipment Tender 17.70 25210 - Water Treatment Plant Operator 23.14 27000 - Protective Service Occupations 27004 - Alarm Monitor 16.67*** 27007 - Baggage Inspector 13.72*** 27008 - Corrections Officer 21.38 27010 - Court Security Officer 21.59 27030 - Detection Dog Handler 15.35*** 27040 - Detention Officer 21.38 27070 - Firefighter 22.51 27101 - Guard I 13.72*** 27102 - Guard II 15.35*** 27131 - Police Officer I 22.17 27132 - Police Officer II 24.63 28000 - Recreation Occupations 28041 - Carnival Equipment Operator 13.06*** 28042 - Carnival Equipment Repairer 14.03*** 28043 - Carnival Worker 10.20*** 28210 - Gate Attendant/Gate Tender 14.46*** 28310 - Lifeguard 11.64*** 28350 - Park Attendant (Aide) 16.18*** 28510 - Recreation Aide/Health Facility Attendant 11.81*** 28515 - Recreation Specialist 19.35 28630 - Sports Official 12.89*** 28690 - Swimming Pool Operator 16.12*** 29000 - Stevedoring/Longshoremen Occupational Services 29010 - Blocker And Bracer 23.77 29020 - Hatch Tender 23.77 29030 - Line Handler 23.77 29041 - Stevedore I 22.24 29042 - Stevedore II 25.17 30000 - Technical Occupations 30010 - Air Traffic Control Specialist, Center (HFO) (see 2) 45.21 30011 - Air Traffic Control Specialist, Station (HFO) (see 2) 31.17 30012 - Air Traffic Control Specialist, Terminal (HFO) (see 2) 34.34 30021 - Archeological Technician I 19.54 30022 - Archeological Technician II 21.86 30023 - Archeological Technician III 27.09 30030 - Cartographic Technician 27.09 30040 - Civil Engineering Technician 24.97 30051 - Cryogenic Technician I 30.00 30052 - Cryogenic Technician II 33.14 30061 - Drafter/CAD Operator I 19.54 30062 - Drafter/CAD Operator II 21.86 30063 - Drafter/CAD Operator III 24.38 30064 - Drafter/CAD Operator IV 30.00 30081 - Engineering Technician I 17.96 30082 - Engineering Technician II 20.16 30083 - Engineering Technician III 22.81 30084 - Engineering Technician IV 27.95 30085 - Engineering Technician V 34.19 30086 - Engineering Technician VI 41.35 30090 - Environmental Technician 27.09 30095 - Evidence Control Specialist 27.09 30210 - Laboratory Technician 28.39 30221 - Latent Fingerprint Technician I 25.48 30222 - Latent Fingerprint Technician II 28.15 30240 - Mathematical Technician 27.09 30361 - Paralegal/Legal Assistant I 19.68 30362 - Paralegal/Legal Assistant II 24.44 30363 - Paralegal/Legal Assistant III 29.90 30364 - Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV 36.17 30375 - Petroleum Supply Specialist 33.14 30390 - Photo-Optics Technician 27.09 30395 - Radiation Control Technician 33.14 30461 - Technical Writer I 25.99 30462 - Technical Writer II 31.79 30463 - Technical Writer III 38.46 30491 - Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician I 28.73 30492 - Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician II 34.76 30493 - Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician III 41.67 30494 - Unexploded (UXO) Safety Escort 28.73 30495 - Unexploded (UXO) Sweep Personnel 28.73 30501 - Weather Forecaster I 30.00 30502 - Weather Forecaster II 36.49 30620 - Weather Observer, Combined Upper Air Or (see 2) 24.38 Surface Programs 30621 - Weather Observer, Senior (see 2) 27.09 31000 - Transportation/Mobile Equipment Operation Occupations 31010 - Airplane Pilot 34.76 31020 - Bus Aide 15.24*** 31030 - Bus Driver 20.59 31043 - Driver Courier 16.29*** 31260 - Parking and Lot Attendant 13.38*** 31290 - Shuttle Bus Driver 14.15*** 31310 - Taxi Driver…