36C24725Q0259 Trash and Recycling Services Carl Vinson.docx

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

557-25-3-5151-0028

01-10-2025 Gail Bargaineer (404)3216111 01-31-2025 11am

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Department of Veterans Affairs VISN 7 Network Contracting Office LaVista Business Park - Bldg A 2008 Weems Road Tucker GA 30084

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Y 562119 $47 Million

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Department of Veterans Affairs VISN 7 Network Contracting Office LaVista Business Park - Bldg A 2008 Weems Road Tucker GA 30084

Department of Veterans Affairs

FMS-VA-2(101)

(https://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp)

Austin TX 78714-9971 (877)489-6135

See CONTINUATION Page Provide Trash and Recycling removal and disposal services, for the Carl Vinson VA Medical Center in Dublin, GA, in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW).

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Contracting Officer

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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 VISN 7 Network Contracting Office LaVista Business Park - Bldg A 2008 Weems Road Tucker GA 30084

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

3. INVOICES: Invoices shall be submitted in arrears:

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

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

B.2 Statement of Work (SOW)

1.0 Background

The facility requires all trash and recycling to be picked up on site from the Carl Vinson VA Medical Center (VAMC) for proper disposal in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.

2.0 Scope

This SOW is for the contract to dispose of trash and recycling for the Carl Vinson VAMC located in Dublin, Georgia. The vendor/contractor shall make scheduled pick-ups of trash and recycling generated at the Dublin VAMC. Scope of work listed in Section 10 is an annual projection. This will be a four-year contracted obligation.

3.0 Vendor/Contractor Requirements

The Vender/Contractor must be locally owned and operated and have landfill privileges in Laurens County and hold waste disposal licenses and/or permits in the State of Georgia to ensure waste disposal is done in accordance with all local and state regulations and keep fuel costs and emissions to a minimum.

The Contractor shall provide qualified and trained employees and transportation vehicles that meet the Department of Transportation requirements for waste and recycling transport. The Contractor must be able to physically respond, on site, to emergencies within 24 hours of notification.

4.0 Tasks

This Statement of Work shall NOT require network connectivity.

5.0 Deliverables

The vendor/contractor agrees to the following deliverables:

a. All transportation and equipment, where noted, to be provided by vendor.

b. Deployment of qualified and trained personnel.

c. Pick up and disposal of various trash / waste containers on a scheduled basis outlined in Section 10.

6.0 Period of Performance

Period of performance is a base plus (4) four option years or (60) months. Contractor will begin disposal of trash and recyclables within thirty (30) days after award.

Base: 04/07/2025-04/06/2026 Option 1: 04/07/2026-04/06/2027 Option 2: 04/07/2027-04/06/2028 Option 2: 04/07/2028-04/06/2029 Option 4: 04/07/2029-04/06/2030

Work hours:

Normal Work Hours: The service schedule will be developed between the contractor and Contracting Officer Representative prior to services being performed, but will generally be performed during normal business hours, 5:00am - 8:00pm, Monday-Saturday.

National Holidays: The eleven holidays observed by the Federal Government are: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King’s Birthday, President’s Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day .and Christmas Day and any other day specifically declared by the President of the United States to be a national holiday.

7.0 Place of Performance

Carl Vinson VA Medical Center 1826 Veterans Blvd Dublin, GA 31027

8.0 Classification/Security

Security clearance is not required. Vendors will not install software or need system access.

9.0 Site Tour

A site tour can be arranged through the Contracting Officer’s office.

10.0 Description

10.0 Salient Characteristics (see table above):

Additional picks up may needed if trash production increases arise.

11.0 Sanitary Conditions:

The contractor shall be required to dispose of the miscellaneous trash and non-edible garbage in such a manner as not to cause conditions detrimental to public health or to constitute a public nuisance.

The contractor shall assume full responsibility of compliance with all Federal, State, City and County laws, rules and regulations governing removal of waste material.

Collections must be made in contractor containers which must be constructed of steel, be in good repair, all attached doors/cover in operating condition, rat-proof, leak-proof, fire retarding, clean and sanitized, and deodorized after dumping.

The contractor is responsible for leaving pick up areas around and under each container and the 30-yard container in a clean free, safe, and sanitary manner.

The contractor will be responsible for removing any trash and/or garbage that may be scattered about the area at the time of pick up.

12.0 Emergencies/contingencies/changes:

During the course of the service, additional containers may be required for use to support either projects, repair of compactors, expansion of services or other unforeseen requirements. In these circumstances, upon request, contractor would provide additional containers, to be billed at the same per haul and actual waste weight rates as similar sized containers already on the contract.

· Pickup schedules may be adjusted during the course of the service due to changes in waste usage or patterns.

· Upon request, contractor shall increase or decrease in number of hauls and adjust charges accordingly.

13.0 Maintenance and repairs:

The contractor is responsible for maintenance of all their containers and self-compactors.

14.0 Quality Assurance/Control:

1. The contractor shall have a quality control program to ensure the requirements of this contract are provided as specified. The program will include, but will not be limited to the following:

a. An inspection system covering the services listed in this statement of work. It must specify areas of work to be inspected on a scheduled basis.

b. A method of identifying deficiencies in the quality of services performed before the level of performance becomes unacceptable which would include ensuring products delivered are clean.

2. The Government will investigate complaints from the Carl Vinson VAMC and affiliated sites. All information received will be provided either verbally and/or in writing to the contractor for appropriate action.

Standard

Disincentive for not meeting performance standards

Adhere to pick-up, schedule Completes scheduled, services on time.

Any deviation must be approved by the COR in advance

Invoices shall be, deducted 5% of the total monthly amount for each, occurrence above one per location, per contract.

2nd Occurrence) 10% of monthly invoice.

3rd and subsequent offenses will be 15%.

of monthly invoice amount.

Provides timely, documents i.e. Bill of Lading

electronic date on email reports, as applicable.

Any report submitted late above one occurrence per quarter will be penalized 5% of the monthly invoice in the month the invoice was due.

15.0 Contractor Personnel:

While on VA premise, all contractor personnel shall comply with the rules, regulations, and procedures governing conduct of personnel and the operation of the facility.

16.0 Interference to Normal Function:

Contractor may be required to interrupt their work at any time so as not to interfere normal functioning of the facility, including utility services, fire protection systems, and passage of facility patients, personnel, equipment, and carts. In the event of an emergency, contractor services may be stopped and rescheduled at no additional cost to the government.

Contractor personnel shall inform the COR or designee of the need to gain access to secure areas. If access is required to secure access, prearranged scheduling will be made with the COR or designee.

17.0 Invoices:

All invoices should be submitted in arrears and must contain the appropriate purchase order number. Submit invoices through Tungsten Network, (1-877-489-6135), http://www.tungsten-network.com . NOTE: If invoice is submitted improperly (too early, incorrect purchase order number, incorrect billing, etc.), invoice will be returned to contractor for correction.

Vendor Electronic Invoice Submission Methods Facsimile, e-mail, and scanned documents are not acceptable forms of submission for payment requests. Electronic form means an automated system transmitting information electronically according to the accepted electronic data transmission methods below:

a. VA’s Electronic Invoice Presentment and Payment System – The FSC uses a third-party contractor, Tungsten Network (Formerly OB10), to transition vendors from paper to electronic invoice submission. Please go to this website http://www.tungsten-network.com/us/en/veterans-affairs-us/ to begin submitting electronic invoices, free of charge.

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

The X12 EDI Web site (http://www.x12.org).

c. A properly prepared invoice will contain:

• Invoice Number and Date

• Contractor’s Name and Address

• Accurate Purchase Order Number

• Supply or Service provided

• Invoice must show service provided and amount due, by CLIN

• Total amount due Vendor e-Invoice Set-Up Information:

Please contact OB10 at the phone number or email address listed below to begin submitting your electronic invoices to the VA Financial Services Center for payment processing, free of charge. If you have question about the e-invoicing program or OB10, please contact the FSC at the phone number or email address listed below:

a. OB10 e-Invoice Setup Information: 1-877-489-6135

b. OB10 e-Invoice email: VA.Registration@ob10.com

c. FSC e-Invoice Contact Information: 1-877-353-9791

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

B.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

Disposal of trash at Carl Vinson VAMC, 1826 Veterans Blvd, Dublin, Georgia, 31021. Trash may include various materials such as hospital type trash, construction and demolition materials, yard debris, and other commercial type items. Provide one front load 6-cubic yard dumpster for VA Medical Center use Dumpster should be emptied twice per week (Wednesday and Friday) or sooner if requested by the VA Medical Center. Additional service will be same charge as scheduled service, and be provided within 2 hours of call in. Manifest for each pick up will be provided within 30 days of pick up.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 04-07-2025 POP End: 04-06-2026

Contractor shall provide Pick up, empty, and return one VA Medical Center owned 20-cubic yard roll-off container once per week (Monday) or sooner if requested by the VA Medical Center. This dumpster is used for construction and demolition. As much as possible, materials should be diverted and taken to certified C&D recycling facilities. Additional service will be same charge as scheduled service, and be provided within 2 hours of call in. Container will be returned to the original location. Manifest for each pick up will be provided within 30 days of pick up

Contractor shall provide Pickup, empty, and return one VA Medical Center owned 40-cubic yard compactor twice per week (Monday and Thursday) or sooner if requested by the VA Medical Center. Additional service will be same charge as scheduled service, and be provided within 2 hours of call in.. Compactor will be returned to the original location. Manifest for each pick up will be provided within 30 days of pick up.

Contractor shall provide clean inside, outside and area around the VA Medical Center owned 40-cubic yard compactor once per month (Monday-Friday). Compactor will be returned to the original location.

Contractor shall provide Pick up, empty, and return one VA Medical Center owned 30-cubic yard cardboard compactor located at building at least once a week or as needed by the VA Medical Center. This material is to be properly recycled. Turn-around time for return of compactor will be 1.5 hours or less. Compactor will be returned to the original location. Additional service will be same charge as scheduled service, and be provided within 2 hours of call in. Manifest for each pick up will be provided within 30 days of pick up.

Contractor shall provide Pick up, empty, and return one VA Medical Center owned 20-cubic yard container twice per month or as needed by the VA Medical Center. This container is used for single-stream recycling and will be recycled properly. Turn-around time for return of container will be 1.5 hours or less. Container will be returned to the original location. Additional service will be same charge as scheduled service, and be provided within 2 hours of call in. Manifest for each pick up will be provided within 30 days of pick up.

Landfill charge for disposal of VA Medical Center Household type trash by vendor. This is estimated because the weight of the trash to be picked up is unknown.

Landfill charge for disposal of VAMC construction debris trash by vendor. This is estimated because the weight of the trash to be picked up is unknown.

Contractor shall provide upon request one (1) 30 yard roll off container for unscheduled disposal events as requested by the VA Medical Center.

Contractor shall provide a Leased Compactor

Disposal of trash at Carl Vinson VAMC, 1826 Veterans Blvd, Dublin, Georgia, 31021. Trash may include various materials such as hospital type trash, construction and demolition materials, yard debris, and other commercial type items. Provide one front load 6-cubic yard dumpster for VA Medical Center use Dumpster should be emptied twice per week (Wednesday and Friday) or sooner if requested by the VA Medical Center. Additional service will be same charge as scheduled service, and be provided within 2 hours of call in. Manifest for each pick up will be provided within 30 days of pick up.

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 04-07-2026 POP End: 04-07-2027

Contractor shall provide Pick up, empty, and return one VA Medical Center owned 20-cubic yard roll-off container once per week (Monday) or sooner if requested by the VA Medical Center. This dumpster is used for construction and demolition. As much as possible, materials should be diverted and taken to certified C&D recycling facilities. Additional service will be same charge as scheduled service, and be provided within 2 hours of call in. Container will be returned to the original location. Manifest for each pick up will be provided within 30 days of pick up

POP End: 04-06-2027

Contractor shall provide Pickup, empty, and return one VA Medical Center owned 40-cubic yard compactor twice per week (Monday and Thursday) or sooner if requested by the VA Medical Center. Additional service will be same charge as scheduled service, and be provided within 2 hours of call in.. Compactor will be returned to the original location. Manifest for each pick up will be provided within 30 days of pick up.

Contractor shall provide clean inside, outside and area around the VA Medical Center owned 40-cubic yard compactor once per month (Monday-Friday). Compactor will be returned to the original location.

Contractor shall provide Pick up, empty, and return one VA Medical Center owned 30-cubic yard cardboard compactor located at building at least once a week or as needed by the VA Medical Center. This material is to be properly recycled. Turn-around time for return of compactor will be 1.5 hours or less. Compactor will be returned to the original location. Additional service will be same charge as scheduled service, and be provided within 2 hours of call in. Manifest for each pick up will be provided within 30 days of pick up.

Contractor shall provide Pick up, empty, and return one VA Medical Center owned 20-cubic yard container twice per month or as needed by the VA Medical Center. This container is used for single-stream recycling and will be recycled properly. Turn-around time for return of container will be 1.5 hours or less. Container will be returned to the original location. Additional service will be same charge as scheduled service, and be provided within 2 hours of call in. Manifest for each pick up will be provided within 30 days of pick up.

Landfill charge for disposal of VA Medical Center Household type trash by vendor. This is estimated because the weight of the trash to be picked up is unknown.

Landfill charge for disposal of VAMC construction debris trash by vendor. This is estimated because the weight of the trash to be picked up is unknown.

Contractor shall provide upon request one (1) 30 yard roll off container for unscheduled disposal events as requested by the VA Medical Center.

Contractor shall provide a Leased Compactor

Disposal of trash at Carl Vinson VAMC, 1826 Veterans Blvd, Dublin, Georgia, 31021. Trash may include various materials such as hospital type trash, construction and demolition materials, yard debris, and other commercial type items. Provide one front load 6-cubic yard dumpster for VA Medical Center use Dumpster should be emptied twice per week (Wednesday and Friday) or sooner if requested by the VA Medical Center. Additional service will be same charge as scheduled service, and be provided within 2 hours of call in. Manifest for each pick up will be provided within 30 days of pick up.

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 04-07-2027 POP End: 04-07-2028

Contractor shall provide Pick up, empty, and return one VA Medical Center owned 20-cubic yard roll-off container once per week (Monday) or sooner if requested by the VA Medical Center. This dumpster is used for construction and demolition. As much as possible, materials should be diverted and taken to certified C&D recycling facilities. Additional service will be same charge as scheduled service, and be provided within 2 hours of call in. Container will be returned to the original location. Manifest for each pick up will be provided within 30 days of pick up.

POP End: 04-06-2028

Contractor shall provide Pickup, empty, and return one VA Medical Center owned 40-cubic yard compactor twice per week (Monday and Thursday) or sooner if requested by the VA Medical Center. Additional service will be same charge as scheduled service, and be provided within 2 hours of call in. Compactor will be returned to the original location. Manifest for each pick up will be provided within 30 days of pick up.

POP End: 04-07-2028

Contractor shall provide clean inside, outside and area around the VA Medical Center owned 40-cubic yard compactor once per month (Monday-Friday). Compactor will be returned to the original location.

Contractor shall provide Pick up, empty, and return one VA Medical Center owned 20-cubic yard container twice per month or as needed by the VA Medical Center. This container is used for single-stream recycling and will be recycled properly. Turn-around time for return of container will be 1.5 hours or less. Container will be returned to the original location. Additional service will be same charge as scheduled service, and be provided within 2 hours of call in. Manifest for each pick up will be provided within 30 days of pick up.

Contractor shall provide Pick up, empty, and return one VA Medical Center owned 30-cubic yard cardboard compactor located at building at least once a week or as needed by the VA Medical Center. This material is to be properly recycled. Turn-around time for return of compactor will be 1.5 hours or less. Compactor will be returned to the original location. Additional service will be same charge as scheduled service, and be provided within 2 hours of call in. Manifest for each pick up will be provided within 30 days of pick up.

Landfill charge for disposal of VA Medical Center Household type trash by vendor. This is estimated because the weight of the trash to be picked up is unknown.

POP Begin: 04-08-2027

Landfill charge for disposal of VAMC construction debris trash by vendor. This is estimated because the weight of the trash to be picked up is unknown.

Contractor shall provide upon request one (1) 30 yard roll off container for unscheduled disposal events as requested by the VA Medical Center.

Contractor shall provide a Leased Compactor

Disposal of trash at Carl Vinson VAMC, 1826 Veterans Blvd, Dublin, Georgia, 31021. Trash may include various materials such as hospital type trash, construction and demolition materials, yard debris, and other commercial type items. Provide one front load 6-cubic yard dumpster for VA Medical Center use Dumpster should be emptied twice per week (Wednesday and Friday) or sooner if requested by the VA Medical Center. Additional service will be same charge as scheduled service, and be provided within 2 hours of call in. Manifest for each pick up will be provided within 30 days of pick up.

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 04-07-2028 POP End: 04-07-2029

Contractor shall provide Pick up, empty, and return one VA Medical Center owned 20-cubic yard roll-off container once per week (Monday) or sooner if requested by the VA Medical Center. This dumpster is used for construction and demolition. As much as possible, materials should be diverted and taken to certified C&D recycling facilities. Additional service will be same charge as scheduled service, and be provided within 2 hours of call in. Container will be returned to the original location. Manifest for each pick up will be provided within 30 days of pick up.

POP End: 04-06-2029

Contractor shall provide Pickup, empty, and return one VA Medical Center owned 40-cubic yard compactor twice per week (Monday and Thursday) or sooner if requested by the VA Medical Center. Additional service will be same charge as scheduled service, and be provided within 2 hours of call in.. Compactor will be returned to the original location. Manifest for each pick up will be provided within 30 days of pick up.

Contractor shall provide clean inside, outside and area around the VA Medical Center owned 40-cubic yard compactor once per month (Monday-Friday). Compactor will be returned to the original location.

Contractor shall provide Pick up, empty, and return one VA Medical Center owned 30-cubic yard cardboard compactor located at building at least once a week or as needed by the VA Medical Center. This material is to be properly recycled. Turn-around time for return of compactor will be 1.5 hours or less. Compactor will be returned to the original location. Additional service will be same charge as scheduled service, and be provided within 2 hours of call in. Manifest for each pick up will be provided within 30 days of pick up.

Contractor shall provide Pick up, empty, and return one VA Medical Center owned 20-cubic yard container twice per month or as needed by the VA Medical Center. This container is used for single-stream recycling and will be recycled properly. Turn-around time for return of container will be 1.5 hours or less. Container will be returned to the original location. Additional service will be same charge as scheduled service, and be provided within 2 hours of call in. Manifest for each pick up will be provided within 30 days of pick up.

Landfill charge for disposal of VA Medical Center Household type trash by vendor. This is estimated because the weight of the trash to be picked up is unknown.

Landfill charge for disposal of VAMC construction debris trash by vendor. This is estimated because the weight of the trash to be picked up is unknown.

Contractor shall provide upon request one (1) 30 yard roll off container for unscheduled disposal events as requested by the VA Medical Center.

Contractor shall provide a Leased Compactor.

Disposal of trash at Carl Vinson VAMC, 1826 Veterans Blvd, Dublin, Georgia, 31021. Trash may include various materials such as hospital type trash, construction and demolition materials, yard debris, and other commercial type items. Provide one front load 6-cubic yard dumpster for VA Medical Center use Dumpster should be emptied twice per week (Wednesday and Friday) or sooner if requested by the VA Medical Center. Additional service will be same charge as scheduled service, and be provided within 2 hours of call in. Manifest for each pick up will be provided within 30 days of pick up.

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 04-07-2029 POP End: 04-06-2030

Contractor shall provide Pick up, empty, and return one VA Medical Center owned 20-cubic yard roll-off container once per week (Monday) or sooner if requested by the VA Medical Center. This dumpster is used for construction and demolition. As much as possible, materials should be diverted and taken to certified C&D recycling facilities. Additional service will be same charge as scheduled service, and be provided within 2 hours of call in. Container will be returned to the original location. Manifest for each pick up will be provided within 30 days of pick up.

Contractor shall provide Pickup, empty, and return one VA Medical Center owned 40-cubic yard compactor twice per week (Monday and Thursday) or sooner if requested by the VA Medical Center. Additional service will be same charge as scheduled service, and be provided within 2 hours of call in. Compactor will be returned to the original location. Manifest for each pick up will be provided within 30 days of pick up.

Contractor shall provide Clean inside, outside and area around the VA Medical Center owned 40-cubic yard compactor once per month (Monday-Friday). Compactor will be returned to the original location.

Contractor shall provide Pick up, empty, and return one VA Medical Center owned 30-cubic yard cardboard compactor located at building at least once a week or as needed by the VA Medical Center. This material is to be properly recycled. Turn-around time for return of compactor will be 1.5 hours or less. Compactor will be returned to the original location. Additional service will be same charge as scheduled service, and be provided within 2 hours of call in. Manifest for each pick up will be provided within 30 days of pick up.

Contractor shall provide Pick up, empty, and return one VA Medical Center owned 20-cubic yard container twice per month or as needed by the VA Medical Center. This container is used for single-stream recycling and will be recycled properly. Turn-around time for return of container will be 1.5 hours or less. Container will be returned to the original location. Additional service will be same charge as scheduled service, and be provided within 2 hours of call in. Manifest for each pick up will be provided within 30 days of pick up.

Landfill charge for disposal of VA Medical Center Household type trash by vendor. This is estimated because the weight of the trash to be picked up is unknown.

Landfill charge for disposal of VAMC construction debris trash by vendor. This is estimated because the weight of the trash to be picked up is unknown.

Contractor shall provide upon request one (1) 30 yard roll off container for unscheduled disposal events as requested by the VA Medical Center.

Contractor shall provide a Leased Compactor

B.4 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

Department of Veterans Affairs Carl Vinson VA Medical Center 1826 Veterans Blvd Dublin, GA 31027

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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…