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36C24819Q0658 FedBizOpps Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice
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* = Required Field FedBizOpps Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice Rev. March 2010 J SERVICE: Heart and Lung Machine PM and Repair Services
TIERED EVALUATION LARGE BUSINESS
33125 36C24819Q0658 07-01-2019 N 811219 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office Miami VA Healthcare System 1201 NW 16th Street Miami FL 33125 Ana Regina Vazquez Miami VA Healthcare System Bruce W. Carter VA Medical Center 1201 NW 16th Street Miami, Florida 33125
USA
ana.vazquez@va.gov POC email Description: SERVICE: Heart/Lung Machine Maintenance and Repair Services
This is a Combined Synopsis Solicitation for commercial items that will be conducted in accordance with FAR Part 13 (FAC 2019-02). This acquisition is a Tiered Evaluation for Large Business; the specifications are noted in the solicitation/Request for Quote.
All quoters shall fully complete, sign, and submit the attached RFQ document and include any additional documentation being requested therein.
The purpose of this Solicitation is to acquire Maintenance and Repair Services for the Heart/Lung Machine located at the Miami VA Healthcare System, Bruce W. Carter VA Medical Center. It is the intention of the Government to solicit via RFQ 36C24819Q0658, NAICS Code: 811219 in accordance with all terms, conditions, provisions, specifications, and schedules of the solicitation and award a contract on a competitive basis. The contract resulting from the solicitation shall be a Firm Fixed Priced contract.
In an effort to meet the green initiative, documents shall be submitted electronically via email. Emails shall not be more than five (5) megabytes in size. Any/all correspondence inclusive of quotes submitted by any other means other than email will not be accepted.
The electronic solicitation is hereby announced on this 20th day of the month of June 2019. The quoter shall be responsible for downloading all solicitation documents/amendments from the Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps) website (www.fbo.gov) without further notice from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Interested firms must be fully registered and active in the SAM database www.sam.gov upon receipt of quote. All correspondence and any/ all questions must be submitted in via email to: Contracting Officer Ana.Vazquez@va.gov.
All Requests for Information (RFI’s) or any questions are due by 25 June 2019.
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.
DUNS:
DUNS+4:
PHONE:
FAX:
17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN OFFER 18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK BELOW IS CHECKED
SEE ADDENDUM
19.
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
ITEM NO.
SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES
QUANTITY
UNIT
UNIT PRICE
AMOUNT
(Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)
25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA
26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only) 27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA
ARE
ARE NOT ATTACHED.
27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA
ARE
ARE NOT ATTACHED
28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SI
GN 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. SIGN
ATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR
31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER) 30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (TYPE OR PRINT) 30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (TYPE OR PRINT) 31c. DATE SIGNED
AUTHORIZED FOR
LOCAL REPRODUCTION
(REV. 2/2012)
PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE
Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212
7. FOR SOLICITATION
INFORMATION CALL:
STANDARD FORM 1449
OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30
SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS
36C24819Q0658 06-20-2019 Ana Regina Vazquez( ana.vazquez@va.gov 305-575-3290 07-01-2019 10am EST 36C248 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 8 Miami VA Healthcare System 1201 NW 16th Street Miami FL 33125 X Y 811219 $20.5 Million X N/A X See Delivery Schedule
36C546 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8) Miami VA Healthcare System 1201 NW 16th Street Miami FL 33125
TBD
36C546 Department of Veterans Affairs Financial Services Center Customer Service P.O. Box 149971 Austin TX 78714-9971 877-353-9791 512-460-5221 Service: Heart/Lung Machine Maintenance and Repair Services Submit RFI’s No later June 25, 2019.
X X X Table of Contents
| SECTION A | 3 |
| A.1 SF 1449 SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS | 3 |
| SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS | 5 |
| B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA | 5 |
| B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE - ITEM INFORMATION | 7 |
| B.3 DELIVERY SCHEDULE | 7 |
| B.4 PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT | 8 |
| SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES | 12 |
| C.1 ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS | 12 |
| C.2 GRAY MARKET LANGUAGE | 12 |
| C.3 52.204-19 INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE OF REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (DEC 2014) | 12 |
| C.4 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 2019) | 12 |
| C.5 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999) | 17 |
| C.6 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000) | 17 |
| C.7 52.232-18 AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS (APR 1984) | 17 |
| C.8 POTENTIAL REQUIREMENT GROWTH: | 17 |
| C.9 VAAR 852.219-10 VA NOTICE OF TOTAL SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE (JUL 2016) (DEVIATION) | 18 |
| C.10 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998) | 18 |
| SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS | 20 |
| D.1 WAGE DETERMINATION | 20 |
| SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS | 21 |
| E.1 ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS | 21 |
| E.2 52.212-2 EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2014) | 21 |
| E.3 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984) | 23 |
| E.4 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998) | 23 |
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: | Name: |
| Address: | |
| Duns#: | |
| Tax ID# |
b. GOVERNMENT: Ana Regina Vazquez, Contracting Officer 36C248 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 8 Miami VA Healthcare System 1201 NW 16th Street Miami FL 33125
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 |
| [] |
| 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.
Department of Veterans Affairs Financial Services Center Customer Service P.O. Box 149971 Austin TX 78714-9971
In order to comply with the Improper Payment Elimination and Recovery Act of 2012 (IPERA), the VA has mandated electronic invoice submission to the Veterans Affairs Financial Services Center (VAFSC). VAFSC has partnered with Tungsten Corporation e-Invoicing network, for submissions of all electronic invoices to VA. Tungsten Network electronic invoicing is free to all VA vendors. In order to submit electronic invoices, all VA vendors must register with Tungsten Network by submitting an email to Tungsten Network VA.Registration@tungsten-network.com or calling 1-877-752-0900 option 2 for Enrollment.
VA’s Electronic Invoice (e-Invoice) system uses a third-party contractor (Tungsten Network) for submission of electronic invoices. Go to this website to begin submitting electronic invoices, free of charge: http://www.tungsten-network.com/customer-campaigns/veteransaffairs-us/
For assistance setting up e-Invoice, the below information is provided:
· Tungsten Network e-Invoice Registration: VA.Registration@tungsten-network.com
· Tungsten Network e-Invoice Setup Information: (877)752-0900 (Option 2 - Enrollment)
· Tungsten Network Customer Service: (877)489-6135
· OB10 Portal to submit electronic invoices: VA.Registration@ob10.com
· VAFSC – for Invoice receipt or payment questions, call: (877)353-9791 or
· VAFSC Email: vafsccshd@va.gov
FACSIMILE, E-MAIL, AND SCANNED DOCUMENTS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE FORMS OF
SUBMISSION FOR PAYMENT REQUESTS
ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS: The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the Solicitation numbered and dated as follows:
| AMENDMENT NO |
| DATE |
CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION
The Contracting Officer is the only person authorized to approve changes or modify any of the requirements under this contract. The Contractor shall communicate with the Contracting Officer on all matters pertaining to contract administration. Only the Contracting Officer is authorized to make commitment or issue changes that will affect price, quantity or quality of performance of this contract. In the event the Contractor effects any such change at the direction of any person other than the Contracting Officer, the change shall be considered to have been made without authority and no adjustment will be made in the contract price to cover any increase in cost incurred thereof.
B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE - ITEM INFORMATION
ITEM INFORMATION “The Government will evaluate its option to extend services (FAR Clause 52.217-8) by adding six (6) months of the quoters final option period price to the quoters total price.”
| ITEM NUMBER |
| DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES |
| QUANTITY |
| UNIT |
| UNIT PRICE |
| AMOUNT |
| 0001 |
| BASE YEAR: |
Full Service Maintenance
| 12 |
| Months |
| 0002 |
| System Management Support |
| 12 |
| Months |
| 1001 |
| OPTION YEAR ONE (1): |
Full Service Maintenance
| 12 |
| Months |
| 1002 |
| System Management Support |
| 12 |
| Months |
| 2001 |
| OPTION YEAR TWO (2): |
Full Service Maintenance
| 12 |
| Months |
| 2002 |
| System Management Support |
| 12 |
| Months |
| 3001 |
| OPTION YEAR THREE (3): |
Full Service Maintenance
| 12 |
| Months |
| 3002 |
| System Management Support |
| 12 |
| Months |
| 4001 |
| OPTION YEAR FOUR (4): |
Full Service Maintenance
| 12 |
| Months |
| 4002 |
| System Management Support |
| 12 |
| Months |
GRAND TOTAL
B.3 DELIVERY SCHEDULE
| ITEM NUMBER |
| PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE |
| 0001-0002 |
| 12 MONTHS FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE |
| 1001-1002 |
| 12 MONTHS FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE |
| 2001-2002 |
| 12 MONTHS FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE |
| 3001-3002 |
| 12 MONTHS FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE |
| 4001-4002 |
| 12 MONTHS FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE |
B.4 PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT
Heart and Lung Machine(s) Preventive Maintenance and Repairs
1.0. Introduction
1.1. The Government requires for the LivaNova USA, Inc. Heart and Lung Machine(s) to have preventive maintenance and emergency repair(s) services, in support of the Miami VA Healthcare System, Bruce W. Carter VA Medical Center (BWVCMC), Biomedical Service. The period of performance for this service is one base year plus four (4) 12-month optional years. The contract type for this requirement is a firm fixed price contract.
2.0. Description / Scope / Objective
2.1. The Contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, tools, material, supervision and other items and services necessary to perform the work as defined in this Performance Work Statement.
3.0. Applicable Documents
3.1. The following laws, regulations, policies, and procedures in effect on date of contract issuance and all subsequent changes or updates apply:
| FAR |
| Federal Acquisition Regulation |
| VAAR |
| Veterans Administration Acquisition Regulation |
| SCA DOL Website |
| Service Contract Act (SCA) Directory of Occupations (Fifth Edition) http://www.dol.gov/whd/contracts/sca.htm (new beta.SAM.gov) |
| FEDERAL, STATE, LOCAL, and Industry |
| In accordance with any and all codes, policies, procedures, laws, and industry standards as applicable. |
3.2. Glossary. Acronyms used in this PWS are listed below for easy reference:
| Biomed | Biomedical Engineering Service | |
| CO | Contracting Officer | |
| COR | Contracting Officer’s Representative | |
| FAR | Federal Acquisition Regulation | |
| PM Preventive Maintenance | ||
| BWCMC | Bruce W. Carter Medical Center |
4.0. Performance Requirements
4.1 The Contractor shall perform bi-annual Preventive Maintenance (PM) and all emergent repairs in accordance with the manufacturer specifications, to all equipment listed in section 4.2.
PM: Equipment PM’s are due in the months of October and April. Technician shall perform maintenance no later than the due date.
Services: PM and repairs shall be performed on site.
4.2 Equipment:
| Item Number |
| Description |
| Serial Number |
| 16-02-85 |
| Heater/Cooler 3T 110V/60 HZ |
| 16S18654 |
| 16-02-85 |
| Heater/Cooler 3T 110V/60 HZ |
| 16S18655 |
| 48-40-00 |
| SRD S5 Console for 4 Pump |
| 48E00567 |
| 48-40-00 |
| SRD S5 Console for 4 Pump |
| 48E2663 |
| 24-10-90 |
| S5 Data pad/DMS SFTWR |
| 24S03577 |
| 24-90-33 |
| Connect, Upgrade Set S5 |
| 24S0472 |
4.3 All work shall be completed by skilled manufacturers approved technicians in accordance with all applicable Federal, State, Local, and industry: standards, laws, policies, procedures, codes and any other applicable governing body for the proper performance of all equipment per manufactures specifications/calibrations.
4.4 All equipment shall be maintained in proper operating conditions as specified by the Manufacturers. Vendor shall have proven access to original equipment manufacturers (OEM) parts, manuals and schematics, which must be available on site to perform the services. All services shall be performed in accordance with Manufacturer’s Manual and Quality Control Manual, and with all terms, conditions, provisions, schedules and specifications.
4.5. Repairs: All repairs shall be coordinated with the CO and COR prior to any and all repairs. All reports, estimates, and quotes shall be submitted for approval. Prior to any/all repairs the contractor shall only begin work upon Government authorization by the CO and/or COR. The technician shall respond to emergency calls within two (2) hours and report to the Biomed Services within 24-hours upon receipt of an emergent repair request. Repairs performed during normal business hours Monday – Friday 7:30am – 4:00pm, unless otherwise specified, excluding Federal holidays. Under extreme circumstances, the contractor shall respond and be at the job site within two (2) hours.
4.6 Contractor shall coordinate with the Government on scheduling, signing in at arrival, and location of equipment.
4.7 Reports: The contractor shall provide reports including but not limited to: Preparation of maintenance and functional test records for all equipment including calibration and servicing/certification of the equipment and job performed. Expected time to complete a report(s) is one (1) hour.
4.7.1 All documentation remains the property of the Government.
4.8 Applicable Laws:
4.8.1. All work shall be in accordance with all applicable Federal, State, Local, and industry: standards, laws, policies, procedures, codes and any other applicable governing body for the proper performance of all equipment per manufactures specifications.
4.9 Labor:
4.9.1. All compensation for labor that is performed during the regular business hours of 7:30am – 4:00pm (EST) are included in the contract price.
4.10 Certifications:
4.10.1. A copy of the technicians’ certification shall be furnished to the Biomedical Services, as part of the equipment’s service records.
4.10.2. The Contractor shall ensure test equipment used for PM, Repair, or Emergency Repair purposes be annually calibrated to the required standards and provide the Government a copy of the equipment certification.
5.0. Performance Location and Hours
5.1. Location: Miami VA Healthcare System
Bruce W. Carter Medical Center, 1201 16th Street, Miami, Florida, 33125.
Working spaces will be provided by the Government.
5.2. Hours: Government normal duty hours are from 7:30-4:00pm (EST)., Monday through Friday, excluding Federal holidays.
6.0. Deliverables
6.1 The Contractor shall submit any/all reports for: repairs, preventive maintenance, functional test records (if applicable), and service reports for all equipment noted herein.
7.0. Key Personnel Replacement and Substitution.
7.1. If the Contracting Officer determines that, (1) suitable and timely replacement of personnel who have been reassigned, terminated or have otherwise become unavailable for the contract work is not reasonably forthcoming, or (2) the resultant substitution would be so substantial as to impair the successful completion of the contract or the delivery order in accordance with the proposal accepted by the Government at time of contract award, the Contracting Officer may, (1) terminate the contract for default or for the convenience of the Government, as appropriate, or (2) at his discretion, if he finds the Contractor at fault for the condition, equitably adjust the contract price downward to compensate the Government for any resultant delay, loss or damage.
8.0. Contractor Personnel and Management.
8.1. Contractor Personnel. The Contractor shall be responsible for employing technically qualified personnel to perform the work specified in this PWS. The Contractor shall maintain the personnel, organization and administrative control necessary to ensure that the work delivered meets the contract specifications and requirements.
8.2. Contractor Badges. Notwithstanding the requirement to wear a Government furnished badge, Contractor personnel shall also wear a laminated contractor identification badge at all times when performing services under this Contract, including when on Government directed travel. The badge will contain a personal picture, name of employee, and Contractor's name. Badges shall be worn on the outer garment attached to the outer shirt or jacket pocket by a button or clip or worn around the neck secured by an appropriate identification card lanyard.
8.3. All Contractor personnel attending meetings, answering Government telephones, and working in other situations where their Contractor status is not obvious to third parties are required to identify themselves as such to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public or Congress that they are Government officials. They must also ensure that all documents or reports produced by Contractor personnel are suitably marked as Contractor products or that Contractor participation is appropriately disclosed.
8.4. Safety/Security Requirements. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws and ensure performance is secure while protecting material, equipment, and supplies from damage and loss. Government security personnel shall have the express right to inspect for security violations at any time during the term of the contract.
8.5. All information generated in performance of this contract becomes property of the Government and must be surrendered upon request and/or completion of the contract. The Contractor must protect against the destruction and/or misplacement of all information produced under this contract, unless directed under local policy to destroy. This includes both hard and soft copies of data.
8.6. The Contractor shall not release any information (including photographs, files, public announcements, statements, denials, or confirmations) on any part of the subject matter of this contract or any phase of any program hereunder without the prior written approval of the COR.
8.7. Standards of conduct.
8.7.1. Conduct of Personnel. Contractor personnel shall conduct themselves in a professional manner (i.e. timeliness, communication; spoken and written etc.). The Contracting Officer may require the Contractor to remove from the job site any employee working under this contract for reasons of suspected misconduct, a suspected security breach, or suspected to be under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or any other incapacitating agent. Contractor employees shall be subject to dismissal from the premises upon determination by the Contracting Officer that such action is necessary in the interests of the Government. The hospital director or designated representative has the authority to bar individuals from the Government facility. The removal from the job site or dismissal from the premises shall not relieve the Contractor of the requirement to provide sufficient personnel to perform the services as required by this performance work statement. The Government shall not reimburse the Contractor for travel and other expenses associated with the removal of personnel.
8.7.2. Contractor personnel are not authorized to carry or possess personal weapons to include, but not limited to, firearms and knives with a blade length in excess of three inches, while assigned under this contract.
8.7.3. Working Attire and Appearance. Contractor personnel shall present a professional appearance commensurate with standards delineated for Government civilian personnel acting in similar capacities.
8.7.4 The Government reserves the right to review Contractor personnel qualifications. Upon request, resumes shall be provided to the Contracting Officer prior to clearance approval, for review and acceptance by the COR. The intent is verification purpose and not for the Government to become the hiring authority.
9. TRAVEL All travel costs are the responsibility of the contractor.
10. NON-PERSONAL SERVICE STATEMENT
10.1. Contractor employees performing services under this order will be controlled, directed, and supervised at all times by management personnel of the contractor. Contractor management will ensure that employees properly comply with the performance work standards outlined in the PWS. Contractor employees will perform their duties independent of, and without the supervision of, any Government official. The tasks, duties, and responsibilities set forth in the contract may not be interpreted or implemented in any manner that results in any contractor employee creating or modifying Federal policy, obligating the appropriated funds of the United States Government, overseeing the work of Federal employees, providing direct personal services to any Federal employee, or otherwise violating the prohibitions set forth in Parts 7.5 and 37.1 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). The Government will control access to the facility and will perform the inspection and acceptance of the completed work.
11. PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS
11.1. All work shall be completed by manufacturer certified technicians in accordance with all applicable Federal, State, Local, and industry: standards, laws, policies, procedures, codes and any other applicable governing body for the proper performance of all equipment per manufactures specifications/calibrations.
12. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND QUALITY MEASUREMENT
12.1. Performance standards define desired services. The Government performs surveillance to determine if the Contractor exceeds, meets, or does not meet these standards. The Government shall use these standards to determine Contractor performance and shall compare Contractor performance to the Acceptable Quality Level (AQL). The Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) method of surveillance will be by random inspection.
12.2 The QASP and its performance objectives are as follows
| PWS Para. |
| Performance Objective |
| Performance |
Standard
| Acceptable Quality Level |
| Surveillance Method |
| Compliance |
| 4.1 |
| Preventive Maintenance Services |
| Bi-annual |
| 97% service performed on time |
| COR/Technician to manage the PM Services. |
| Below AQL, non-acceptance of services. A Contract Discrepancy Report (CDR), will be issued for performance below the AQL. The Contractor will have five workdays to provide a response that includes an improvement strategy for addressing the issues. 30 days after issuing the CDR, the Contractor will be re-rated. If performance does not comply with PWS, the CO will be notified, the performance record will be documented, and CO may pursue contract action. |
| 4.3 |
| Work shall be completed by skilled manufacturers approved technicians |
| Provide the PM and repairs in accordance to the OEM. |
| 99% provide services to the manufacture’s specifications. |
| Random inspections and testing of the equipment noted herein. |
| 4.5 |
| Repairs Response time |
| Provide emergency repair services |
| 97% response times to service call |
| COR/Technician to manage the Repair Services |
4.7
| Reports |
| Provide services with all records/ |
reports of services performed.
| 96% Provide Service record/report for every item serviced. |
| COR and Technician to perform reviews. |
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SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES
C.1 ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS Clauses that are incorporated by reference (by Citation Number, Title, and Date), have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available.
C.2 GRAY MARKET LANGUAGE
(a) Gray market items are Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) goods sold through unauthorized channels in direct competition with authorized distributors. This procurement is for new OEM medical supplies, medical equipment and/or services contracts for maintenance of medical equipment (i.e. replacement parts) for VA Medical Centers. No remanufactures or gray market items will be acceptable.
(b) Vendor shall be an OEM, authorized dealer, authorized distributor or authorized reseller for the proposed medical supplies, medical equipment and/or services contracts for maintenance of medical equipment (i.e. replacement parts), verified by an authorization letter or other documents from the OEM, such that the OEM’s warranty and service are provided and maintained by the OEM. All software licensing, warranty and service associated with the medical supplies, medical equipment and/or services contracts for maintenance of medical equipment shall be in accordance with the OEM terms and conditions.
(c) The delivery of gray market items to the VA in the fulfillment of an order/award constitutes a breach of contract. Accordingly, the VA reserves the right enforce any of its contractual remedies. This includes termination of the contract or, solely at the VA’s election, allowing the Vendor to replace, at no cost to the Government, any remanufactured or gray market item(s) delivered to a VA medical facility upon discovery of such items.
C.3 52.204-19 INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE OF REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (DEC 2014) The Contractor's representations and certifications, including those completed electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM), are incorporated by reference into the contract.
(End of Clause)
C.4 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 2019)
(a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:
(1) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (JAN 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).
(2) 52.204–23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (Jul 2018) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115–91).
(3) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (NOV 2015).
(4) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (Aug 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).
(5) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) (Public Laws 108-77 and 108-78 (19 U.S.C. 3805 note)).
(b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:
[] (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Sept 2006), with Alternate I (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 2402).
[] (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (OCT 2015) (41 U.S.C. 3509).
[] (3) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (JUN 2010) (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5). (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.)
[X] (4) 52.204–10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Oct 2018) (Pub. L. 109–282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).
[] (5) [Reserved] [] (6) 52.204–14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (OCT 2016) (Pub. L. 111–117, section 743 of Div. C).
[] (7) 52.204–15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (OCT 2016) (Pub. L. 111–117, section 743 of Div. C).
[X] (8) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (OCT 2015) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).
[] (9) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Oct 2018) (41 U.S.C. 2313).
[] (10) [Reserved] [] (11)(i) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (NOV 2011) (15 U.S.C. 657a).
[] (ii) Alternate I (NOV 2011) of 52.219-3.
[X] (12)(i) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (OCT 2014) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a).
[] (ii) Alternate I (JAN 2011) of 52.219-4.
[] (13) [Reserved] [] (14)(i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2011) (15 U.S.C. 644).
[] (ii) Alternate I (NOV 2011).
[] (iii) Alternate II (NOV 2011).
[] (15)(i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (June 2003) (15 U.S.C. 644).
[] (ii) Alternate I (Oct 1995) of 52.219-7.
[] (iii) Alternate II (Mar 2004) of 52.219-7.
[] (16) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2018) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).
[] (17)(i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (AUG 2018) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)).
[] (ii) Alternate I (NOV 2016) of 52.219-9.
[] (iii) Alternate II (NOV 2016) of 52.219-9.
[] (iv) Alternate III (JAN 2017) of 52.219-9.
[] (v) Alternate IV (AUG 2018) of 52.219-9.
[] (18) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (NOV 2011) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).
[] (19) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (JAN 2017) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(14)).
[] (20) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages—Subcontracting Plan (Jan 1999) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)).
[] (21) 52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2011) (15 U.S.C. 657f).
[X] (22) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Jul 2013) (15 U.S.C 632(a)(2)).
[] (23) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business Concerns (DEC 2015) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).
[] (24) 52.219-30, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Women-Owned Small Business Concerns Eligible Under the Women-Owned Small Business Program (DEC 2015) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).
[X] (25) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755).
[] (26) 52.222–19, Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (JAN 2018) (E.O. 13126).
[X] (27) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015).
[X] (28)(i) 52.222–26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016) (E.O. 11246).
[] (ii) Alternate I (FEB 1999) of 52.222-26.
[] (29)(i) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (OCT 2015) (38 U.S.C. 4212).
[] (ii) Alternate I (JULY 2014) of 52.222-35.
[X] (30)(i) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUL 2014) (29 U.S.C. 793).
[] (ii) Alternate I (JULY 2014) of 52.222-36.
[] (31) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (FEB 2016) (38 U.S.C. 4212).
[] (32) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (DEC 2010) (E.O. 13496).
[X] (33)(i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (JAN 2019) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).
[] (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).
[] (34) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (OCT 2015). (E. O. 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial items as prescribed in 22.1803.)
[] (35)(i) 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA-Designated Items (May 2008) (42 U.S.C.6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)
[] (ii) Alternate I (MAY 2008) of 52.223-9 (42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(C)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)
[] (36) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).
[] (37) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).
[] (38)(i) 52.223-13, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Imaging Equipment (JUN 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).
[] (ii) Alternate I (OCT 2015) of 52.223-13.
[] (39)(i) 52.223-14, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Televisions (JUN 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).
[] (ii) Alternate I (JUN 2014) of 52.223-14.
[] (40) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (DEC 2007)(42 U.S.C. 8259b).
[] (41)(i) 52.223-16, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Personal Computer Products (OCT 2015) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).
[] (ii) Alternate I (JUN 2014) of 52.223-16.
[X] (42) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (AUG 2011) [] (43) 52.223-20, Aerosols (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).
[] (44) 52.223-21, Foams (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).
[] (45) (i) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (JAN 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a).
[] (ii) Alternate I (JAN 2017) of 52.224-3.
[] (46) 52.225-1, Buy American—Supplies (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).
[] (47)(i) 52.225-3, Buy American—Free Trade Agreements—Israeli Trade Act (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, Pub. L. 103-182, 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, 110-138, 112-41, 112-42, and 112-43.
[] (ii) Alternate I (MAY 2014) of 52.225-3.
[] (iii) Alternate II (MAY 2014) of 52.225-3.
[] (iv) Alternate III (MAY 2014) of 52.225-3.
[] (48) 52.225–5, Trade Agreements (AUG 2018) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).
[X] (49) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (JUN 2008) (E.O.'s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).
[] (50) 52.225–26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (OCT 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note).
[] (51) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).
[] (52) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).
[X] (53) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items (Feb 2002) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).
[] (54) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Items (JAN 2017) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).
[X] (55) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management (Oct 2018) (31 U.S.C. 3332).
[] (56) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Other than System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).
[] (57) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (MAY 2014) (31 U.S.C. 3332).
[] (58) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (AUG 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a).
[] (59) 52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (JAN 2017)(15 U.S.C. 637(d)(12)).
[] (60)(i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx. 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631).
[] (ii) Alternate I (Apr 2003) of 52.247-64.
[] (iii) Alternate II (FEB 2006) of 52.247-64.
(c) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:
[] (1) 52.222-17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (MAY 2014) (E.O. 13495).
[X] (2) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (AUG 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).
[] (3) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (MAY 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).
[] (4) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards—Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (AUG 2018) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).
[] (5) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards—Price Adjustment (MAY 2014) (29 U.S.C 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).
[X] (6) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment—Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).
[] (7) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services—Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).
[X] (8) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (DEC 2015).
[X] (9) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2017) (E.O. 13706).
[] (10) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (MAY 2014) (42 U.S.C. 1792).
(d) Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph (d) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records—Negotiation.
(1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor's directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract.
(2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all reasonable times the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR Subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved.
(3) As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and regardless of form. This does not require the Contractor to create or maintain any record that the Contractor does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law.
(e)(1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), and (d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in this paragraph (e)(1) in a subcontract for commercial items. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause—
(i) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (OCT 2015) (41 U.S.C. 3509).
(ii) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (JAN 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).
(iii) 52.204–23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (Jul 2018) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115–91).
(iv) 52.219–8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2018) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds $700,000 ($1.5 million for construction of any public facility), the subcontractor must include 52.219–8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.
(v) 52.222-17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (MAY 2014) (E.O. 13495). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (l) of FAR clause 52.222-17.
(vi) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015).
(vii) 52.222–26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016) (E.O. 11246).
(viii) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (OCT 2015) (38 U.S.C. 4212).
(ix) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUL 2014) (29 U.S.C. 793).
(x) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (FEB 2016) (38 U.S.C. 4212).
(xi) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (DEC 2010) (E.O. 13496). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (f) of FAR clause 52.222-40.
(xii) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (AUG 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).
(xiii)(A) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (JAN 2019) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).
(B) Alternate I (MAR 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).
(xiv) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment—Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).
(xv) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services—Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).
(xvi) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (OCT 2015) (E. O. 12989).
(xvii) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (DEC 2015).
(xviii) 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2017) (E.O. 13706).
(xix)(A) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (JAN 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a).
(B) Alternate I (JAN 2017) of 52.224-3.
(xx) 52.225–26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (OCT 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note).
(xxi) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (MAY 2014) (42 U.S.C. 1792). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6.
(xxii) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx. 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64.
(2) While not required, the Contractor may include in its subcontracts for commercial items a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations.
(End of Clause)
C.5 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 from the end of the contract.
Except when it is determined in accordance with FAR 17.206(b) not to be in the Government’s best interests, the Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. This includes options under FAR 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services, which applies to this solicitation. Evaluation of options under FAR 52.217-8 will be accomplished by using the prices offered for the last option period to determine the price for a 6-month option period, which will be added to the base and other option years to arrive at the total price. Evaluation of options will not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).”
“NOTE: The specified rates under this clause will be those rates in effect under the contract each time an option is exercised under this clause.”
(End of Clause)
C.6 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 30 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.
(b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause.
(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed 66 months.
(End of Clause)
C.7 52.232-18 AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS (APR 1984)
Funds are not presently available for this contract. The Government's obligation under this contract 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 until funds are made available to the Contracting Officer for this contract and until the Contractor receives notice of such availability, to be confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer.
(End of Clause)
C.8 POTENTIAL REQUIREMENT GROWTH:
This requirement is for services required in Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO8). The initial requirement may only include this station and the surrounding areas as stated in the PWS. HOWEVER, the government reserves the right to increase the requirement area to include two (2) or more stations in the NCO8 or VISN 8 Area. The Government reserves the right to include services at a later date at additional locations within the VISN as required to meet the government’s needs. Additional locations include as a minimum VA facility in and around; Bay Pines, Gainesville, Miami, Orlando, Tampa, West Palm Beach FL, South GA and San Juan, PR. In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (52.212-4) any changes in the terms and conditions of this contract may be made only by written agreement of the Contractor and Government. The prices for services at additional locations will be normally based on the initial requirement prices and final pricing will be determined upon supplemental agreement between the Contractor and the Government. Any increased requirements are subject to the availability of funds.
C.9 VAAR 852.219-10 VA NOTICE OF TOTAL SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE (JUL 2016) (DEVIATION)
(a) Definition. For the Department of Veterans Affairs, “Service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern or SDVSOB”:
(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 verified for ownership and control pursuant to 38 CFR 74 and is so listed in the Vendor Information Pages database, (https://www.vip.vetbiz.gov); and
(v) The business will comply with subcontracting limitations in 13 CFR 125.6, as applicable
(2) “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).
(b) General.
(1) Offers are solicited only from verified service-disabled veteran-owned small business concerns. Offers received from concerns that are not verified service-disabled veteran-owned small business concerns shall not be considered.
(2) Any award resulting from this solicitation shall be made to a verified service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern.
(c) Agreement. A service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern agrees that in the performance of the contract, the concern will comply with the limitation on subcontracting requirements in 13 CFR §125.6.
(d) A joint venture may be considered a service-disabled veteran…
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