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This document is a Standard Form 1449 Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Products and Commercial Services issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs VISN 7 Network Contracting Office. The solicitation (36C24725Q0389) is for full-service maintenance and support of Steris medical sterilization equipment at the Birmingham VA Medical Center, with a base period from 6/1/2025 to 5/31/2026 and four additional one-year option periods.

The contract is a total set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), covering maintenance of multiple Steris medical devices including ultrasonic cleaners, washer/disinfectors, sterilizers, and cart utensil washers. The contractor will be responsible for preventive and unscheduled maintenance, ensuring equipment operates to manufacturer specifications. The solicitation includes specific requirements for response times (30-minute initial response, 4-hour on-site service), documentation, and performance standards, with potential financial penalties for non-compliance. The total contract value is not explicitly stated, but the NAICS code is 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance).

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36C24725Q0389

PAGE 1 OF

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.

UEI:

EFT:

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. 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

521-25-3-125-0202 36C24725Q0389 05-09-2025 Marcus Watts 334-725-3166 05-15-2025

1:00 PM

EDT

Department of Veterans Affairs VISN 7 Network Contracting Office 3 FL Directors Office 3700 Crestwood Parkway Duluth

GA

30096 X X 811210 $34 Million N/A X Birmingham VA Medical Center 700 19th Street South Birmingham

AL

35233 Department of Veterans Affairs VISN 7 Network Contracting Office 3 FL Directors Office 3700 Crestwood Parkway Duluth

GA

30096

Austin Payment Center Department of Veteran Affairs PO Box 149971 Austin

TX

78714-8971

(877) 353-9791

(512) 460-5545 See CONTINUATION Page Contractor to provide preventive maintenance and support coverage as detailed in the Statement of Work for Birmingham VA Medical Center.

This is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business set-aside.

POP: DATE OF AWARD THROUGH ONE CALENDAR YEAR WITH FOUR ONE-

YEAR OPTIONS FOR RENEWAL.

VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting - Certificate of Compliance: To be eligible for evaluation and consideration for award, offerors must return the entire Limitations on Subcontracting Certificate of Compliance clause containing a fully completed certification at the time offers are due or the offer will be rejected and not forwarded for evaluation.

In addition to completing the offeror ‘fill-in’ requirements for this clause,offerors must insert the offeror’sname in the brackets containing the following verbiage “[Insert Name of Offeror]” to have a fully completed certification.

See CONTINUATION Page 521-3650160-125-825500-2520 0100C10Y1 X X Marcus Watts Contracting Officer Table of Contents

SECTION A1
A.1 SF 1449 SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES1
SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS3
B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA3
B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE13
ITEM INFORMATION13
SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES26
C.1 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)26
C.2 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000)26
C.3 SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS26
C.4 52.232-19 AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR THE NEXT FISCAL YEAR (APR 1984)27
C.5 VAAR 852.212-71 GRAY MARKET AND COUNTERFEIT ITEMS (FEB 2023)27
C.6 VAAR 852.212-72 GRAY MARKET AND COUNTERFEIT ITEMS— INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MAINTENANCE ALLOWING OTHER-THAN-NEW PARTS (FEB 2023)28
C.7 VAAR 852.219-73 VA NOTICE OF TOTAL SET-ASIDE FOR CERTIFIED SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES (JAN 2023) (DEVIATION)28
C.8 VAAR 852.219-75 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION (JAN 2023) (DEVIATION)31
C.9 VAAR 852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS (NOV 2018)33
C.10 VAAR 852.242-71 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER (OCT 2020)34
C.11 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)34
C.12 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (JAN 2025) (DEVIATION FEB 2025)35
SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS44
SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS45
E.1 52.212-2 EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2021)45
E.2 52.201-1 ACQUISITION 360: VOLUNTARY SURVEY (SEP 2023)45
E.3 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)46
E.4 VAAR 852.233-71 ALTERNATE PROTEST PROCEDURE (OCT 2018)46
E.5 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)47

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

Left Blank Intentionally

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 Marcus Watts Department of Veterans Affairs VISN 7 Network Contracting Office 3 FL Directors Office 3700 Crestwood Parkway Duluth GA 30096

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

[X]
52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System For Award Management, or
[X]
52.232-36, Payment by Third Party

3. INVOICES: Invoices shall be submitted in arrears:

a. Quarterly[]
b. Semi-Annually[]
c. Other[X] Monthly

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:

AMENDMENT NO
DATE

Statement of Work / Salient Characteristics Steris Sterilizer Maintenance

Contractor shall provide the Birmingham VA Medical Center with full-service maintenance and support of all Steris ultrasonic cleaners, washer/disinfectors, sterilizers, and cart utensil washers located at the hospital.

Title: Steris Sterilizer Maintenance Purpose: Contractor shall provide the Birmingham VA Medical Center with full-service maintenance and support of all Steris ultrasonic cleaners, washer/disinfectors, sterilizers, and cart utensil washers located at the hospital. Equipment shall be maintained in operational condition in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications. The base POP for this contract is 6/1/2025 – 5/31/2026 with four option years to follow.

Background: The Birmingham VA Medical Center Sterile Processing Services sterilizes equipment for use in surgery, gastroenterology, and bronchoscopy, amongst other services. The timely sterilization of this equipment is imperative to maintain patient care. Should any sterilization equipment require repair, it is imperative it is addressed in a timely matter.

Description/Product Specifications:

Deliverables Need by Date: The base POP for this contract is 6/1/2025 – 5/31/2026 with four option years to follow.

Deliverable Location: Birmingham VA Medical Center 700 19th St S Birmingham, AL 35233

Definitions/Acronyms:

A. Biomedical Engineering – Supervisor or designee, Room G505, phone # 205-933-8101, extension 5252 or 5501.

B. CO - Contracting Officer.

C. COR - Contracting Officer Technical Representative.

D. PM - Preventive Maintenance Inspection. Services which are periodic in nature and are required to maintain the equipment in such condition that it may be operated in accordance with its intended design and functional capacity with minimal incidence of malfunction or inoperative conditions.

E. FSE - Field Service Engineer. A person who is authorized by the contractor to perform maintenance (corrective and/or preventive) services on the VAMC premises.

F. ESR - Vendor Engineering Service Report. A documentation of the services rendered for each incidence of work performance under the terms and condition of the contract.

G. Acceptance Signature. VA employee who indicates FSE demonstrated service conclusion/status and user has accepted work as complete/pending as stated in ESR.

H. Authorization Signature. COR's signature; indicates COR accept work status as stated in ESR.

I. NFPA - National Fire Protection Association.

J. CDRH - Center for Devices and Radiological Health.

K. OSHA - Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

L. JCAHO - Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations.

M. FDA - Food and Drug Administration.

N. DVAMC - Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center.

O. Normal Working Hours - Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., excluding weekends and Federal Holidays, Conformance Standards:

Contract service shall ensure that the equipment functions in conformance with the latest published edition of NFPA-99, OSHA, CDRH, JCAHO, FDA and manufacturer specifications.

Hours of Coverage:

A. Normal hours of coverage shall be Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 4 p.m., excluding weekends and federal holidays. All service/repairs will be performed during normal hours of coverage unless requested or approved by COR.

B. Preventive maintenance inspections are to be scheduled at least one week in advance with Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative (COR). Coordination may be done by telephone.

C. Preventive maintenance inspections will be performed at a frequency in accordance with manufacturer recommendations.

D. Federal Holidays observed by the DVAMC are: New Year’s Day, Labor Day, Martin Luther King Day, Columbus Day, President's Day, Veterans Day, Juneteenth, Memorial Day, Thanksgiving Day, Independence Day, Christmas Day.

Unscheduled Maintenance:

A. The contractor shall maintain the equipment in accordance with Section III, Conformance Standards. The contractor shall provide repair service which may consist of calibration, cleaning, oiling, adjusting, replacing parts, and maintaining the equipment, including all intervening calls necessary between regular services and calibrations. All required parts shall be new and furnished by the contractor.

B. The CO, COR or designated alternate has the authority to approve/request a service call from the contractor.

C. Response Time: Contractor's FSE must respond with a telephone call to the COR and his/her designee within 30 minutes after receipt of telephoned notification 24 hours per day. If the problem cannot be corrected by phone, the FSE will commence work (on-site physical response) within four (4) hours after receipt of notification and will proceed progressively to completion without undue delay. For example, if hours of coverage are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., a 4 hours response means, if a call is placed at 3:45 p.m. Monday, August 10, the FSE must start on-site service before 10:45 a.m. Tuesday, August 11, except when outside hours of coverage is authorized by the COR.

Scheduled Maintenance:

A. The contractor shall perform PM Service to ensure that equipment listed in the schedule performs in accordance with Section III, Conformance Standards. The contractor shall provide and utilize procedures and checklists, with worksheet originals indicating work performed and actual values obtained (as applicable) and shall provide said documentation to the COR at the completion of the PM. PM services shall include, but may not be limited to, the following:

1) Cleaning of equipment.

2) Reviewing operating system software diagnostics to ensure that the system is operating to the manufacturer's specifications.

3) Calibrating and lubricating the equipment.

4) Performing remedial maintenance of non-emergent nature.

5) Testing and replacing faulty and worn parts and/or parts which are likely to become faulty, fail or become worn.

6) Inspecting, and replacing where indicated, tubing for wear and fraying.

7) Measuring, adjusting and calibrating as necessary.

8) Inspecting, and replacing where indicated, electrical wiring and cables for wear and fraying,

9) Inspecting and replacing where indicated, all mechanical components for mechanical integrity, safety, and performance.

10) Image quality assessment.

11) Apply gummed label, dated & signed, certifying performance and safety to meet manufacturer published specifications as of that date.

12) Returning the equipment to the operating condition defined in Section III, Conformance Standards.

13) Providing documentation (worksheet) of services performed on each machine tested.

PM services shall be performed in accordance with, and during the hours defined in, the preventive maintenance schedule established herein. All exceptions to the PM schedule shall be arranged and approved in advance with the COR. Any charges for parts, services, manuals, tools, or software required to successfully complete scheduled PM are included within this contract, and it’s agreed upon price, unless specifically stated in writing otherwise.

B. The contractor shall furnish documentation, including all measurements and calibration data.

C. The contractor shall furnish all backup documentation to ensure that the system is performing in accordance with III, Conformance Standards.

Parts:

The contractor shall furnish and replace parts to meet up-time requirements (consumables are not covered). The contractor has ready access to unique and/or high mortality replacement parts. All parts supplied shall be compatible with existing equipment. The contract shall include all parts and software. The contractor shall use new parts. Re-built parts or used parts, those removed from other equipment, shall not be installed without approval by the COR.

Service Manuals:

The DVAMC shall not provide services manuals or service diagnostic software to the contractor. The contractor shall obtain, have on file, and make available to its FSE's all operational and technical documentation, (such as operational and service manuals, schematics, and parts list), which are necessary to meet the performance requirements of this contract. The location and listing of the service data manuals, by name, and/or the manuals themselves shall be provided to the CO or COR upon request.

Documentation/Reports:

The documentation will include detailed descriptions of the scheduled and unscheduled maintenance procedures performed, including replaced parts required to maintain the equipment in accordance with conformance standards. Such documentation shall meet the guidelines as set forth in Section III, Conformance Standards. In addition, each ESR shall, at a minimum, document the following data legibly and in complete detail:

A. Name of Contractor.

B. Name of FSE who performed services.

C. Contractor Service ESR Number/Log Number.

D. Date, Time (starting and ending), and Hours-On-Site for service call.

E. Description of Problem Reported by COR/User.

F. Identification of Equipment to be serviced: Inventory ID number (Equipment Entry Number), Manufacturer's name, Device Name, Model number, Serial number, and any other Manufacturer's identification numbers.

G. Itemized description of service performed, including: labor and travel, parts (with part numbers), materials and circuit location of problem/corrective action.

H. Total Cost to be billed.

I. Signatures:

1. FSE performing services described.

2. VA Employee who witnessed service described may initial said ESR, but only the COR has the authority to sign the ESR J. Equipment downtime.

K. VA Purchase Order Number.

NOTE: ANY ADDITIONAL CHARGES CLAIMED MUST BE APPROVED BY THE COR BEFORE SERVICE IS COMPLETED.

Reporting Requirements:

The contractor shall be required to report to the Biomedical Engineering supervisor or designee. This check in is mandatory. When the service is completed, the FSE shall document services rendered on a legible ESR (s). The FSE shall be required to log out with the Biomedical Section Manager or designee, and submit the ESR (s) to the COR. All ESRs shall be submitted to the equipment user for an "acceptance signature" and to the COR for an "authorization signature". If the COR is unavailable a signed, authorized, copy of the ESR will be sent to the contractor after the work can be reviewed (if request or noted on the ESR).

Payment:

Invoices will be paid in arrears on a monthly basis.

Additional Charges:

There will be no additional charge for time spent at the site during, or after the normal hours of coverage awaiting the arrival of additional FSE and/or delivery of parts.

Reporting Required Services Beyond the Contract Scope:

The Contractor shall immediately, but not later than 24 consecutive hours after discovery notify the CO and COR, in writing, of the existence or the development of any defects in, or repairs required for the equipment which the Contractor considers he/she is not responsible for under the terms of the contract. The contractor shall furnish the CO and COR with a written estimate of the cost to make necessary repairs.

Condition of Equipment:

The contractor accepts responsibility for the equipment described in the schedule "as is" condition. Failure to inspect the equipment prior to contract award shall not relieve the contractor from performance of the requirements of this contract.

Bidder’s Qualifications:

The Bidder is required to submit sufficient evidence of adequate equipment, facilities, personnel and necessary experience to establish responsibility and integrity to meet the requirements of this contract. The bidder’s technicians must be a certified OEM trained Steris service provider that offers schedule and unscheduled maintenance of sterilization equipment.. Any bidder, who does not have adequate experience, personnel and/or equipment, in the opinion of the Contracting Officer, will be rejected. To assist in this determination, offeror is required to furnish the following information:

A. Number of years experience performing the type of services indicated within.

B. Number of personnel regularly employed on a full-time basis.

C. Bidders who have not previously provided the same or similar type services at this Medical Center are required to furnish for evaluation purposes, the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three (3) companies for whom exact services have been furnished.

D. Provide certification that contractor has manufacturer updated maintenance software, manuals, and parts.

Competency of Personnel Servicing Equipment:

A. Each respondent shall have an established business, with an office and full time staff. The staff includes a "fully qualified" FSE and a "fully qualified" FSE who will serve as the backup.

B. "Fully Qualified" is based upon training and on experience in the field. For training, the FSE(s) has successfully completed a formalized manufacturer training programs within the last two years, for the equipment identified in the equipment schedule, and annual refresher course. For field experience, the FSE(s) has a minimum of two years of experience, with respect to scheduled and unscheduled preventive and remedial maintenance, on equipment listed.

C. The FSEs shall be authorized by the contractor to perform the maintenance services. All work shall be performed by "Fully Qualified" competent FSEs. The contractor shall provide written assurance of the competency of their personnel and a list of credentials of approved FSEs for each make and model the contractor services at the DVAMC. The CO may authenticate the training requirements, request training certificates or credentials from the contractor at any time for any personnel who are servicing or installing any DVAMC equipment. The CO and/or the COR specifically reserve the right to reject any of the contractor's personnel and refuse them permission to work on the DVAMC equipment.

D. Subcontractor will not be used under this contract unless authorized and approved by the COR.

Test Equipment:

Prior to commencement of work on this contract, the contractor shall provide the DVAMC with a copy of the current calibration certification of all test equipment which is to be used by the contractor on DVAMC's equipment. This certification shall also be provided on a periodic basis when requested by the DVAMC. Test equipment calibration shall be traceable to a national standard.

Identification, Parking, Smoking, and VA Regulations:

The Contractor's FSE shall wear visible identification at all times while on the premises of the DVAMC. It is the responsibility of the contractor to park in the appropriate designated parking areas. Information on parking is available from the DVAMC Police Service. The DVAMC will not invalidate or make reimbursement for parking violations of the contractor under any conditions. Smoking is prohibited inside any buildings at the DVAMC. Possession of weapons is prohibited. Enclosed containers, including tool kits, shall be subject to search. Violations of VA regulations may result in citation answerable in the United States (Federal) District Court, not a local district, state, or municipal court.

Obtaining a VA Identification Badge:

Within the first month of the service contract, the contractor’s service technician(s) to arrange with the Biomedical Section Manager to obtain identification badge. The process requires contractor’s service technician(s) to bring two (2) valid forms of identification, completion of VA Form 0711, finger prints, photograph, and possible background check. The process of receiving the Identification badge takes 2-4 weeks.

Insurance:

A. Worker compensation and employer's liability. Contractors are required to comply with applicable Federal and State Worker Compensation and Occupational Disease Statutes.

B. General Liability. Contractors are required to have Bodily Injury Liability insurance coverage written on the comprehensive form of policy of at least $500,000 per occurrence.

C. Property Damage Liability. Contractors are required to have Property Damage Liability insurance coverage of at least $500,000.

D. Medical Liability. Contractors are required to have Indemnification and Medical Liability insurance coverage of at least $1,000,000.

Performance Requirements Summary:

A. Summary Table:

Factor No.

Performance Indicator

Performance Standard Method – Type of Surveillance

INCENTIVE/

DISINCENTIVE

B.1.3
Repairs performed to manufacturer’s specifications.
Device(s) performs to manufacturer’s specification.

99%

BMET & COR observations.
1% for each non-performing device.

(Max of 10%) Deduction Amount on each defective/repaired device billing.

B.1.5.C
Response Time.
Contractor’s FSE responses with a telephone call within 30 minutes and on-site within 4 hours. 90%
BMET & COR observations & documentation.
1% for each late response x hours late.

(Max of 10%) Deduction Amount on each quarterly billing.

B.1.9
Provide required documentation.
Detailed repair documentation submitted with repaired device(s). Within two (2) working days after repaired device(s). 99%
BMET & COR verifies each repaired device(s) service call.
1% for each late device documentation x days late.

(Max of 10%) Deduction Amount on each quarterly device billing.

B. Performance requirements summary method of applications:

The Contractor is required to perform all the work specified in the performance work statement. If the contractor fails to perform a specific element of the work, payments for the task in question will be subject to reductions as specified. Any amount deducted for deviation from the required performance will be reflected in an amount commensurate with the task.

Records Management Language for Contracts:

Contractor shall comply with VA Handbook 6300.1 Records Management Procedures and VA Handbook 6500.6 Contract Security. Both can be found at:

https://www.va.gov/vapubs/search_action.cfm?dType=2 **Note: This link is the complete list of VA Handbooks and are in sequential order.

**Instructions for accessing VA Handbooks at link listed above:

Click on link above and once it is opened, please scroll down on the left side until you get to VA Handbook 6300.1.

Once there, go to the PDF Format Column and click on PDF.

VA Handbook 6300.1 will then ask you to open or save the document.

Please follow the same instructions listed above for accessing VA Handbook 6500.6.

All contractor employees working on this requirement are required to complete mandatory annual training entitled, “VA Privacy and Information Security Awareness” and “HIPPA Training” prior to providing service for each year of the contract with copies sent to the COR for each and available for audit as requested. The course numbers are VA10203 and VA 10176. You must select that you are a contractor. Contractor employees are to self-enroll into TMS via the link:

https://va-cm03.ns2cloud.com/learning/user/SelfRegistrationUserSelection.do

A VA employee will escort the contractor when contractor is required to enter/work in sensitive areas.

B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

ITEM NUMBER
DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES
QUANTITY
UNIT
UNIT PRICE
AMOUNT
12.00
MO
__________________
__________________

Contractor shall provide maintenance services as required by the Statement of Work for equipment listed.

CAVIWAVE PRO ULTRASNC CLNER 17 GAL 208V/3PH/132HZ SN 1116TC0028

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 06-01-2025 POP End: 05-30-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J066 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

12.00
MO
__________________
__________________

RELIANCE VISION SC 460- 480V 3Ph 60Hz STEAM HTD SN 3601617029 Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 06-01-2025 POP End: 05-30-2026

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J066 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

12.00
MO
__________________
__________________

AMSCO 400 48 PVAC SD HINGE LH R1W STM 480V SN 033651609

POP Begin: 06-01-2025 POP End: 05-30-2026

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J066 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

12.00
MO
__________________
__________________

AMSCO 400 48 PVAC SD HINGE LH R1W STM 480V SN 033281601

POP Begin: 06-01-2025 POP End: 05-30-2026

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J066 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

12.00
MO
__________________
__________________

RELIANCE VISION SC 460- 480V 3Ph 60Hz STEAM HTD SN 3601617028

POP Begin: 06-01-2025 POP End: 05-30-2026

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J066 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

12.00
MO
__________________
__________________

AMSCO 400 16X16X26 PVAC SD SLIDE REC STM SN 031841312

POP Begin: 06-01-2025 POP End: 05-30-2026

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J066 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

12.00
MO
__________________
__________________

1227 C & UTENSIL W/DISINF 460-480V,60HZ,STEAM,DMD SN 3635616001

POP Begin: 06-01-2025 POP End: 05-30-2026

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J066 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

12.00
MO
__________________
__________________

CAVIWAVE PRO ULTRASNC CLNER 17 GAL 208V/3PH/132HZ SN 1016TC0021

POP Begin: 06-01-2025 POP End: 05-30-2026

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J066 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

12.00
MO
__________________
__________________

AMSCO 400 16X16X26 PVAC SD SLIDE REC STM SN 031851318

POP Begin: 06-01-2025 POP End: 05-30-2026

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J066 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

12.00
MO
__________________
__________________

Contractor shall provide maintenance services as required by the Statement of Work for equipment listed.

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 06-01-2026 POP End: 05-30-2027

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J066 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

12.00
MO
__________________
__________________

RELIANCE VISION SC 460- 480V 3Ph 60Hz STEAM HTD SN 3601617029 Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 06-01-2026 POP End: 05-30-2027

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J066 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

12.00
MO
__________________
__________________

AMSCO 400 48 PVAC SD HINGE LH R1W STM 480V SN 033651609

POP Begin: 06-01-2026 POP End: 05-30-2027

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J066 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

12.00
MO
__________________
__________________

AMSCO 400 48 PVAC SD HINGE LH R1W STM 480V SN 033281601

POP Begin: 06-01-2026 POP End: 05-30-2027

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J066 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

12.00
MO
__________________
__________________

RELIANCE VISION SC 460- 480V 3Ph 60Hz STEAM HTD SN 3601617028

POP Begin: 06-01-2026 POP End: 05-30-2027

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J066 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

12.00
MO
__________________
__________________

AMSCO 400 16X16X26 PVAC SD SLIDE REC STM SN 031841312

POP Begin: 06-01-2026 POP End: 05-30-2027

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J066 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

12.00
MO
__________________
__________________

1227 C & UTENSIL W/DISINF 460-480V,60HZ,STEAM,DMD SN 3635616001

POP Begin: 06-01-2026 POP End: 05-30-2027

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J066 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

12.00
MO
__________________
__________________

CAVIWAVE PRO ULTRASNC CLNER 17 GAL 208V/3PH/132HZ SN 1016TC0021

POP Begin: 06-01-2026 POP End: 05-30-2027

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J066 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

12.00
MO
__________________
__________________

AMSCO 400 16X16X26 PVAC SD SLIDE REC STM SN 031851318

POP Begin: 06-01-2026 POP End: 05-30-2027

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J066 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

12.00
MO
__________________
__________________

Contractor shall provide maintenance services as required by the Statement of Work for equipment listed.

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 06-01-2027 POP End: 05-30-2028

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J066 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

12.00
MO
__________________
__________________

RELIANCE VISION SC 460- 480V 3Ph 60Hz STEAM HTD SN 3601617029 Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 06-01-2027 POP End: 05-30-2028

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J066 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

12.00
MO
__________________
__________________

AMSCO 400 48 PVAC SD HINGE LH R1W STM 480V SN 033651609

POP Begin: 06-01-2027 POP End: 05-30-2028

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J066 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

12.00
MO
__________________
__________________

AMSCO 400 48 PVAC SD HINGE LH R1W STM 480V SN 033281601

POP Begin: 06-01-2027 POP End: 05-30-2028

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J066 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

12.00
MO
__________________
__________________

RELIANCE VISION SC 460- 480V 3Ph 60Hz STEAM HTD SN 3601617028

POP Begin: 06-01-2027 POP End: 05-30-2028

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J066 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

12.00
MO
__________________
__________________

AMSCO 400 16X16X26 PVAC SD SLIDE REC STM SN 031841312

POP Begin: 06-01-2027 POP End: 05-30-2028

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J066 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

12.00
MO
__________________
__________________

1227 C & UTENSIL W/DISINF 460-480V,60HZ,STEAM,DMD SN 3635616001

POP Begin: 06-01-2027 POP End: 05-30-2028

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J066 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

12.00
MO
__________________
__________________

CAVIWAVE PRO ULTRASNC CLNER 17 GAL 208V/3PH/132HZ SN 1016TC0021

POP Begin: 06-01-2027 POP End: 05-30-2028

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J066 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

12.00
MO
__________________
__________________

AMSCO 400 16X16X26 PVAC SD SLIDE REC STM SN 031851318

POP Begin: 06-01-2027 POP End: 05-30-2028

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J066 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

12.00
MO
__________________
__________________

Contractor shall provide maintenance services as required by the Statement of Work for equipment listed.

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 06-01-2028 POP End: 05-30-2029

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J066 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

12.00
MO
__________________
__________________

RELIANCE VISION SC 460- 480V 3Ph 60Hz STEAM HTD SN 3601617029 Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 06-01-2028 POP End: 05-30-2029

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J066 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

12.00
MO
__________________
__________________

AMSCO 400 48 PVAC SD HINGE LH R1W STM 480V SN 033651609

POP Begin: 06-01-2028 POP End: 05-30-2029

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J066 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

12.00
MO
__________________
__________________

AMSCO 400 48 PVAC SD HINGE LH R1W STM 480V SN 033281601

POP Begin: 06-01-2028 POP End: 05-30-2029

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J066 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

12.00
MO
__________________
__________________

RELIANCE VISION SC 460- 480V 3Ph 60Hz STEAM HTD SN 3601617028

POP Begin: 06-01-2028 POP End: 05-30-2029

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J066 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

12.00
MO
__________________
__________________

AMSCO 400 16X16X26 PVAC SD SLIDE REC STM SN 031841312

POP Begin: 06-01-2028 POP End: 05-30-2029

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J066 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

12.00
MO
__________________
__________________

1227 C & UTENSIL W/DISINF 460-480V,60HZ,STEAM,DMD SN 3635616001

POP Begin: 06-01-2028 POP End: 05-30-2029

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J066 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

12.00
MO
__________________
__________________

CAVIWAVE PRO ULTRASNC CLNER 17 GAL 208V/3PH/132HZ SN 1016TC0021

POP Begin: 06-01-2028 POP End: 05-30-2029

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J066 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

12.00
MO
__________________
__________________

AMSCO 400 16X16X26 PVAC SD SLIDE REC STM SN 031851318

POP Begin: 06-01-2028 POP End: 05-30-2029

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J066 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

12.00
MO
__________________
__________________

Contractor shall provide maintenance services as required by the Statement of Work for equipment listed.

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 06-01-2029 POP End: 05-30-2030

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J066 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

12.00
MO
__________________
__________________

RELIANCE VISION SC 460- 480V 3Ph 60Hz STEAM HTD SN 3601617029 Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 06-01-2029 POP End: 05-30-2030

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J066 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

12.00
MO
__________________
__________________

AMSCO 400 48 PVAC SD HINGE LH R1W STM 480V SN 033651609

POP Begin: 06-01-2029 POP End: 05-30-2030

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J066 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

12.00
MO
__________________
__________________

AMSCO 400 48 PVAC SD HINGE LH R1W STM 480V SN 033281601

POP Begin: 06-01-2029 POP End: 05-30-2030

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J066 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

12.00
MO
__________________
__________________

RELIANCE VISION SC 460- 480V 3Ph 60Hz STEAM HTD SN 3601617028

POP Begin: 06-01-2029 POP End: 05-30-2030

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J066 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

12.00
MO
__________________
__________________

AMSCO 400 16X16X26 PVAC SD SLIDE REC STM SN 031841312

POP Begin: 06-01-2029 POP End: 05-30-2030

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J066 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

12.00
MO
__________________
__________________

1227 C & UTENSIL W/DISINF 460-480V,60HZ,STEAM,DMD SN 3635616001

POP Begin: 06-01-2029 POP End: 05-30-2030

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J066 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

12.00
MO
__________________
__________________

CAVIWAVE PRO ULTRASNC CLNER 17 GAL 208V/3PH/132HZ SN 1016TC0021

POP Begin: 06-01-2029 POP End: 05-30-2030

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J066 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

12.00
MO
__________________
__________________

AMSCO 400 16X16X26 PVAC SD SLIDE REC STM SN 031851318

POP Begin: 06-01-2029 POP End: 05-30-2030

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J066 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

GRAND TOTAL
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SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

FAR Number
Title
Date
52.212-4
CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES
NOV 2023
52.225-25
PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES ENGAGING IN CERTAIN ACTIVITIES OR TRANSACTIONS RELATING TO IRAN—REPRESENTATION AND CERTIFICATIONS
JUN 2020

C.1 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.2 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000)

(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 30 days; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 60 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.

(b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause.

(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed five (5) years.

(End of Clause)

C.3 SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

In accordance with FAR 28.307-2 and FAR 52.228-5, the following minimum coverage shall apply to this contract:

(a) Workers' compensation and employers liability: Contractors are required to comply with applicable Federal and State workers' compensation and occupational disease statutes. If occupational diseases are not compensable under those statutes, they shall be covered under the employer's liability section of the insurance policy, except when contract operations are so commingled with a Contractor's commercial operations that it would not be practical to require this coverage. Employer's liability coverage of at least $100,000 is required, except in States with exclusive or monopolistic funds that do not permit workers' compensation to be written by private carriers.

(b) General Liability: $500,000.00 per occurrences.

(c) Automobile liability: $200,000.00 per person; $500,000.00 per occurrence and $20,000.00 property damage.

(d) The successful bidder must present to the Contracting Officer, prior to award, evidence of general liability insurance without any exclusionary clauses for asbestos that would void the general liability coverage.

(End of Clause)

C.4 52.232-19 AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR THE NEXT FISCAL YEAR (APR 1984)

Funds are not presently available for performance under this contract beyond 05/31/2026. The Government's obligation for performance of this contract beyond that date is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made. No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise for performance under this contract beyond 05/31/2026, until funds are made available to the Contracting Officer for performance and until the Contractor receives notice of availability, to be confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer.

(End of Clause)

C.5 VAAR 852.212-71 GRAY MARKET AND COUNTERFEIT ITEMS (FEB 2023)

(a) No used, refurbished, or remanufactured supplies or equipment/parts shall be provided. This procurement is for new Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) items only. No gray market items shall be provided. Gray market items are OEM goods intentionally or unintentionally sold outside an authorized sales territory or sold by non-authorized dealers in an authorized sales territory.

(b) No counterfeit supplies or equipment/ parts shall be provided. Counterfeit items include unlawful or unauthorized reproductions, substitutions, or alterations that have been mismarked, misidentified, or otherwise misrepresented to be an authentic, unmodified item from the original manufacturer, or a source with the express written authority of the original manufacturer or current design activity, including an authorized aftermarket manufacturer. Unlawful or unauthorized substitutions include used items represented as new, or the false identification of grade, serial number, lot number, date code, or performance characteristics.

(c) Vendor shall be an OEM, authorized dealer, authorized distributor, or authorized reseller for the proposed equipment/system, verified by an authorization letter or other documents from the OEM. All software licensing, warranty and service associated with the equipment/system shall be in accordance with the OEM terms and conditions.

(End of Clause) C.6 VAAR 852.212-72 GRAY MARKET AND COUNTERFEIT ITEMS— INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MAINTENANCE ALLOWING OTHER-THAN-NEW PARTS (FEB 2023)

(a) Used, refurbished, or remanufactured parts may be provided. No gray market supplies or equipment shall be provided. Gray market items are Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) goods intentionally or unintentionally sold outside an authorized sales territory or sold by non-authorized dealers in an authorized sales territory.

(b) No counterfeit supplies or equipment shall be provided. Counterfeit items include unlawful or unauthorized reproductions, substitutions, or alterations that have been mismarked, misidentified, or otherwise misrepresented to be an authentic, unmodified item from the original manufacturer, or a source with the express written authority of the original manufacturer or current design activity, including an authorized aftermarket manufacturer. Unlawful or unauthorized substitutions include used items represented as new, or the false identification of grade, serial number, lot number, date code, or performance characteristics.

(c) Vendor shall be an OEM, authorized dealer, authorized distributor or authorized reseller for the proposed equipment/system, verified by an authorization letter or other documents from the OEM. All software licensing, warranty and service associated with the equipment/system shall be in accordance with the OEM terms and conditions.

(End of Clause) C.7 VAAR 852.219-73 VA NOTICE OF TOTAL SET-ASIDE FOR CERTIFIED SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES (JAN 2023) (DEVIATION)

(a) Definition. for the Department of Veterans Affairs, ‘‘Service-disabled Veteran-owned small business concern or SDVOSB’’:

(1) Means a small business concern—

(i) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned by one or more service-disabled Veterans or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more service-disabled Veterans or eligible surviving spouses (see VAAR 802.201, Surviving Spouse definition);

(ii) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more service-disabled Veterans (or eligible surviving spouses) or, in the case of a service-disabled Veteran with permanent and severe disability, the spouse or permanent caregiver of such Veteran;

(iii) The business meets Federal small business size standards for the applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code identified in the solicitation document;

(iv) The business has been certified for ownership and control pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127, 13 CFR 128, and is listed as certified in the SBA certification database at https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/; and

(v) The business agrees to comply with VAAR subpart 819.70 and Small Business Administration (SBA) regulations regarding small business size, government contracting, and the Veteran Small Business Certification Program at 13 CFR parts 121, 125, and 128.

(2) The term ‘‘Service-disabled Veteran’’ means a Veteran, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(2), with a disability that is service-connected, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(16).

(3) The term ‘‘small business concern’’ has the meaning given that term under section 3 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632).

(4) The term ‘‘small business concern owned and controlled by Veterans with service-connected disabilities’’ has the meaning given the term ‘‘small business concern owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans’’ under section 3(q)(2) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632(q)(2)).

(5) The term “SDVOSB participant” or certified SDVOSB means a small business that has been certified in the SBA Veteran Small Business Certification Program and listed in the SBA certification database (see 13 CFR 128.102).

(b) General. In order for a concern to submit an offer and be eligible for the award of an SDVOSB set-aside or sole source contract, the concern must qualify as a small business concern under the size standard corresponding to the NAICS code assigned to the contract and be listed as an SDVOSB participant in the SBA certification database as set forth in 13 CFR 128.

(1) Offers received from entities that are not certified SDVOSBs and listed in the SBA certification database at the time of offer shall not be considered.

(2) Any award resulting from this solicitation shall be made to a certified SDVOSB listed in the SBA certification database who is eligible at the time of submission of offer(s) and at the time of award.

(3) The requirements in this clause apply to any contract, order or subcontract where the firm receives a benefit or preference from its designation as an SDVOSB, including set-asides, sole source awards, and evaluation preferences.

(c) Representation. Pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127(e), only certified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database are considered eligible to receive award of a resulting contract. By submitting an offer, the prospective contractor represents that it is an eligible and certified SDVOSB as defined in this clause, 13 CFR 121, 125, and 128, and VAAR subpart 819.70.

(d) Agreement/LOS certification. When awarded a contract action, including orders under multipleaward contracts, an SDVOSB agrees that in the performance of the contract, the SDVOSB shall comply with requirements in VAAR subpart 819.70 and SBA regulations on small business size, and government contracting programs at 13 CFR part 121 and part 125, including the non-manufacturer rule and limitations on subcontracting (LOS) requirements in 13 CFR 121.406(b) and 13 CFR 125.6. For the purpose of limitations on subcontracting, only certified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database (including independent contractors) shall be considered eligible and/or ‘‘similarly situated’’ (i.e., a firm that has the same small business program status as the prime contractor). An otherwise eligible firm further agrees to comply with the required LOS certification requirements in this solicitation (see 852.219–75 or 852.219–76 as applicable). These requirements are summarized as follows:

(1) Services. In the case of a contract for services (except construction), the SDVOSB prime contractor will not pay more than 50% of the amount paid by the government to the prime for contract performance to firms that are not certified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database (excluding direct costs to the extent they are not the principal purpose of the acquisition and the SDVOSB/ VOSB does not provide the service, such as airline travel, cloud computing services, or mass media purchases). When a contract includes both services and supplies, the 50 percent limitation shall apply only to the service portion of the contract.

(2) Supplies/products.

(i) In the case of a contract for supplies or products (other than from a non-manufacturer of such supplies), the SDVOSB prime contractor will not pay more than 50% of the amount paid by the government to the prime for contract performance, excluding the cost of materials, to firms that are…

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