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1. REQUISITION NO.
2. CONTRACT NO.
3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE DATE
4. ORDER NO.
5. SOLICITATION NUMBER
6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE
a. NAME
b. TELEPHONE NO. (No Collect Calls)
8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL
TIME
9. ISSUED BY
CODE
10. THIS ACQUISITION IS
UNRESTRICTED OR
SET ASIDE:
% FOR:
SMALL BUSINESS
HUBZONE SMALL
BUSINESS
SERVICE-DISABLED
VETERAN-OWNED
SMALL BUSINESS
WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS
(WOSB) ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED
SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM
EDWOSB
8(A)
NAICS:
SIZE STANDARD:
11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-
TION UNLESS BLOCK IS
MARKED
SEE SCHEDULE
12. DISCOUNT TERMS
13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A
RATED ORDER UNDER
DPAS (15 CFR 700)
13b. RATING
14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION
RFQ
IFB
RFP
15. DELIVER TO
CODE
16. ADMINISTERED BY
CODE
17a. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR
CODE
FACILITY CODE
18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY
CODE
TELEPHONE NO.
DUNS:
DUNS+4:
PHONE:
FAX:
17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN OFFER 18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK BELOW IS CHECKED
SEE ADDENDUM
19.
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
ITEM NO.
SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES
QUANTITY
UNIT
UNIT PRICE
AMOUNT
(Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)
25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA
26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only) 27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA
ARE
ARE NOT ATTACHED.
27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA
ARE
ARE NOT ATTACHED
28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN _______________
29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF. ___________________________________ OFFER
COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND
DATED ________________________________. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION
DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY
(BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE
ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED
SET FORTH HEREIN IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:
30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER) 30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (TYPE OR PRINT) 30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (TYPE OR PRINT) 31c. DATE SIGNED
AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION
(REV. 2/2012)
PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE
Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212
7. FOR SOLICITATION
INFORMATION CALL:
STANDARD FORM 1449
OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30
SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS
673-20-3-084-0041 36C24820Q1161 07-16-2020 Camille Alderman 813-972-2000x3133 07-23-2020 3 pm 36C248 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8) 8875 Hidden River Pkwy Suite 525 Tampa FL 33637 X X 315990 500 Employees N/A X Department of Veterans Affairs James A. Haley Veterans Hospital (90C) 13000 Bruce B. Downs Blvd Tampa FL 33612 36C248 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8) 8875 Hidden River Pkwy Tampa FL 33637
Department of Veterans Affairs Financial Services Center P.O. Box 149971 Austin TX 78714-9971 See CONTINUATION Page Offerors please see Statement of need under B.4 and enter your price under Price/Cost Schedule B.2. Include your estimated delivery date under B.3.
See CONTINUATION Page X Camille Alderman Table of Contents
| SECTION A | 1 |
| A.1 SF 1449 SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS | 1 |
| SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS | 3 |
| B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA | 3 |
| B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE | 4 |
| ITEM INFORMATION | 4 |
| B.3 DELIVERY SCHEDULE | 7 |
| B.4 STATEMENT OF NEED | 8 |
| SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES | 10 |
| C.1 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JUN 2020) | 10 |
| C.2 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998) | 17 |
| C.3 VAAR 852.212-70 PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES APPLICABLE TO VA ACQUISITION OF COMMERCIAL ITEMS (APR 2020) | 18 |
| C.4 VAAR 852.219-74 LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—MONITORING AND COMPLIANCE (JUL 2018) | 19 |
| SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS | 21 |
| E.1 52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (DEC 2019) | 21 |
| E.2 ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS | 22 |
| E.3 ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-2 EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL ITEMS | 22 |
| E.4 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998) | 23 |
| E.5 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JUN 2020) | 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:
b. GOVERNMENT: Contracting Officer 36C248 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8) 8875 Hidden River Pkwy Suite 525 Tampa FL 33637
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] Invoice will be paid after receipt and acceptance. |
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 P.O. Box 149971 Austin TX 78714-9971
ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS: The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the Solicitation numbered and dated as follows:
| AMENDMENT NO |
| DATE |
B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE
ITEM INFORMATION
| ITEM NUMBER |
| DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES |
| QUANTITY |
| UNIT |
| UNIT PRICE |
| AMOUNT |
| 250.00 |
| EA |
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
UNSX APRON VEST W/BREAST POCKET (SMALL). Shirt Color: Royal Blue. Imprint: Full Color. Imprint Location: Left Chest, Imprint Method: Embroidered with VAVS Logo with the word Volunteer (all caps) written under logo. Fabric Type: Polyester and cotton blend. Bottom right pocket with pencil track. Button down. No sleeves.
ALL LINE ITEMS IN ACCORDANCE WITH B.4 STATEMENT OF NEED.
| 300.00 |
| EA |
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
UNSX APRON VEST W/BREAST POCKET (MEDIUM). Shirt Color: Royal Blue. Imprint: Full Color. Imprint Location: Left Chest, Imprint Method: Embroidered with VAVS Logo with the word Volunteer (all caps) written under logo. Fabric Type: Polyester and cotton blend. Bottom right pocket with pencil track. Button down. No sleeves.
| 300.00 |
| EA |
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
UNSX APRON VEST W/BREAST POCKET (LARGE). Shirt Color: Royal Blue. Imprint: Full Color. Imprint Location: Left Chest, Imprint Method: Embroidered with VAVS Logo with the word Volunteer (all caps) written under logo. Fabric Type: Polyester and cotton blend. Bottom right pocket with pencil track. Button down. No sleeves.
| 250.00 |
| EA |
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
UNSX APRON VEST W/BREAST POCKET (X-LARGE). Shirt Color: Royal Blue. Imprint: Full Color. Imprint Location: Left Chest, Imprint Method: Embroidered with VAVS Logo with the word Volunteer (all caps) written under logo. Fabric Type: Polyester and cotton blend. Bottom right pocket with pencil track. Button down. No sleeves.
| 75.00 |
| EA |
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
UNSX APRON VEST W/BREAST POCKET (2XL). Shirt Color: Royal Blue. Imprint: Full Color. Imprint Location: Left Chest, Imprint Method: Embroidered with VAVS Logo with the word Volunteer (all caps) written under logo. Fabric Type: Polyester and cotton blend. Bottom right pocket with pencil track. Button down. No sleeves.
| 25.00 |
| EA |
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
UNSX APRON VEST W/BREAST POCKET (3XL). Shirt Color: Royal Blue. Imprint: Full Color. Imprint Location: Left Chest, Imprint Method: Embroidered with VAVS Logo with the word Volunteer (all caps) written under logo. Fabric Type: Polyester and cotton blend. Bottom right pocket with pencil track. Button down. No sleeves.
| 1.00 |
| EA |
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
LONG SLEEVES LADIES PINNACLE POLO (MEDIUM). Shirt Color: Royal Blue. Imprint: Full Color. Imprint Location: Left Chest, Imprint Method: Embroidered with James A. Haley Logo w/the words Voluntary Service (all caps) arched above the logo. Fabric Type: Polyester, rayon, spandex, cotton blend. Long sleeves.
| 1.00 |
| EA |
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
LONG SLEEVES LADIES PINNACLE POLO (LARGE). Shirt Color: Royal Blue. Imprint: Full Color. Imprint Location: Left Chest, Imprint Method: Embroidered with James A. Haley Logo w/the words Voluntary Service (all caps) arched above the logo. Fabric Type: Polyester, rayon, spandex, cotton blend. Long sleeves.
| 1.00 |
| EA |
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
LONG SLEEVES LADIES PINNACLE POLO (X-LARGE). Shirt Color: Royal Blue. Imprint: Full Color. Imprint Location: Left Chest, Imprint Method: Embroidered with James A. Haley Logo w/the words Voluntary Service (all caps) arched above the logo. Fabric Type: Polyester, rayon, spandex, cotton blend. Long sleeves.
| 1.00 |
| EA |
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
LONG SLEEVES LADIES PINNACLE POLO (2X-LARGE). Shirt Color: Royal Blue. Imprint: Full Color. Imprint Location: Left Chest, Imprint Method: Embroidered with James A. Haley Logo w/the words Voluntary Service (all caps) arched above the logo. Fabric Type: Polyester, rayon, spandex, cotton blend. Long sleeves.
| 1.00 |
| EA |
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
LADIES PERFORMANCE POLO (MEDIUM). Shirt Color: Black. Imprint: Full Color. Imprint Location: Left Chest. Imprint Method: Embroidered with James A. Haley Logo w/the words Voluntary Service (all caps) arched above the logo. Fabric Type: Polyester, rayon, spandex, cotton blend. Two-button placket. Short sleeves.
| 1.00 |
| EA |
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
LADIES PERFORMANCE POLO (LARGE). Shirt Color: Black. Imprint: Full Color. Imprint Location: Left Chest. Imprint Method: Embroidered with James A. Haley Logo w/the words Voluntary Service (all caps) arched above the logo. Fabric Type: Polyester, rayon, spandex, cotton blend. Two-button placket. Short sleeves.
| 1.00 |
| EA |
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
LADIES PERFORMANCE POLO (X-LARGE). Shirt Color: Black. Imprint: Full Color. Imprint Location: Left Chest. Imprint Method: Embroidered with James A. Haley Logo w/the words Voluntary Service (all caps) arched above the logo. Fabric Type: Polyester, rayon, spandex, cotton blend. Two-button placket. Short sleeves.
| 1.00 |
| EA |
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
LADIES PERFORMANCE POLO (2X-LARGE). Shirt Color: Black. Imprint: Full Color. Imprint Location: Left Chest. Imprint Method: Embroidered with James A. Haley Logo w/the words Voluntary Service (all caps) arched above the logo. Fabric Type: Polyester, rayon, spandex, cotton blend. Two-button placket. Short sleeves.
| 1.00 |
| EA |
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
LONG SLEEVE MEN PINNACLE POLO (X-LARGE). Shirt Color: Royal Blue. Imprint: Full Color. Imprint Location: Left Chest. Imprint Method: Embroidered with James A. Haley Logo w/the words Voluntary Service (all caps) arched above the logo. Fabric Type: Polyester, rayon, spandex, cotton blend. Long sleeves.
| 1.00 |
| EA |
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
LONG SLEEVE MEN PINNACLE POLO (4X-LARGE). Shirt Color: Royal Blue. Imprint: Full Color. Imprint Location: Left Chest. Imprint Method: Embroidered with James A. Haley Logo w/the words Voluntary Service (all caps) arched above the logo. Fabric Type: Polyester, rayon, spandex, cotton blend. Long sleeves.
| 1.00 |
| EA |
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
MENS PERFORMANCE POLO (X-LARGE). Shirt Color: Black. Imprint: Full Color. Imprint Location: Left Chest, Imprint Method: Embroidered with James A. Haley Logo w/the words Voluntary Service (all caps) arched above the logo. Fabric Type: Polyester, rayon, spandex, cotton blend. Two-button placket. Short sleeves.
| 1.00 |
| EA |
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
MENS PERFORMANCE POLO (4X-LARGE). Shirt Color: Black. Imprint: Full Color. Imprint Location: Left Chest, Imprint Method: Embroidered with James A. Haley Logo w/the words Voluntary Service (all caps) arched above the logo. Fabric Type: Polyester, rayon, spandex, cotton blend. Two-button placket. Short sleeves.
| 1.00 |
| EA |
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
POLO SHIRT (MEDIUM). Shirt Color: Gold. Imprint: Full Color. Imprint Location: Left Chest. Imprint Method: Embroidered with James A. Haley Logo w/the words Voluntary Service (all caps) arched above the logo. Fabric Type: Polyester, rayon, spandex, cotton blend. Two-button placket. Short sleeves.
| 1.00 |
| EA |
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
POLO SHIRT (LARGE). Shirt Color: Gold. Imprint: Full Color. Imprint Location: Left Chest. Imprint Method: Embroidered with James A. Haley Logo w/the words Voluntary Service (all caps) arched above the logo. Fabric Type: Polyester, rayon, spandex, cotton blend. Two-button placket. Short sleeves.
| 2.00 |
| EA |
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
POLO SHIRT (X-LARGE). Shirt Color: Gold. Imprint: Full Color. Imprint Location: Left Chest. Imprint Method: Embroidered with James A. Haley Logo w/the words Voluntary Service (all caps) arched above the logo. Fabric Type: Polyester, rayon, spandex, cotton blend. Two-button placket. Short sleeves.
| 1.00 |
| EA |
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
POLO SHIRT (2X-LARGE). Shirt Color: Gold. Imprint: Full Color. Imprint Location: Left Chest. Imprint Method: Embroidered with James A. Haley Logo w/the words Voluntary Service (all caps) arched above the logo. Fabric Type: Polyester, rayon, spandex, cotton blend. Two-button placket. Short sleeves.
| 1.00 |
| EA |
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
POLO SHIRT (4X-LARGE). Shirt Color: Gold. Imprint: Full Color. Imprint Location: Left Chest. Imprint Method: Embroidered with James A. Haley Logo w/the words Voluntary Service (all caps) arched above the logo. Fabric Type: Polyester, rayon, spandex, cotton blend. Two-button placket. Short sleeves.
GRAND TOTAL
B.3 DELIVERY SCHEDULE
| ITEM NUMBER |
| DELIVERY DATE |
| 0001-0023 |
| SHIP TO: |
| James A. Haley VA Hospital |
Warehouse 13000 Bruce B. Downs Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33612 4798
USA
30 Days ARO Please enter your estimated delivery date if different from 30 days ARO here:
/ /2020
B.4 STATEMENT OF NEED
GENERAL: James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital (JAHVH), Volunteer Service Department, 13000 Bruce B. Downs Blvd, Tampa, Florida 33612, has a requirement for volunteer uniform vests and staff uniform polos.
BACKGROUND: The facility Director has approved the use of identification for volunteers to include uniforms, reference VHA handbook 1620.01 e. (2). New uniforms are needed to replace uniforms that have been depleted and/or severely worn.
PURPOSE: Staff uniform polos are requested for the purpose of community engagement, outreach and representation of the James A. Haley Veteran’s Hospital & Clinics. Uniforms and polos will aid in the identification of hospital volunteers.
SCOPE: JAHVH is requesting contractors to provide uniforms and polos that meet physical characteristics in this section.
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS: The uniform and polos must have the physical salient characteristics to meet the need of the Government.
· Unisex Apron vest, color royal blue, imprint location left chest. Imprint method: Embroidered with VAVS Logo with the word Volunteer (all caps) written under logo. Fabric: polyester and cotton blend. Bottom right pocket with pencil track. Button down vest. No sleeves. Polo high density embroidery must not wrinkle easily after one wash.
· Long sleeve Ladies Pinnacle Polo, color royal blue, imprint location left chest. Imprint method: Embroidered with James A. Haley Logo with the words Voluntary Service (all caps) arched above the logo. Fabric: polyester, rayon, spandex, cotton blend. No pockets. Long sleeves. Polo high density embroidery must not wrinkle easily after one wash.
· Long sleeve Men’s Pinnacle Polo, color royal blue, imprint location left chest. Imprint method: Embroidered with James A. Haley Logo with the words Voluntary Service (all caps) arched above the logo. Fabric: polyester, rayon, spandex, cotton blend. No pockets. Long sleeves. Polo high density embroidery must not wrinkle easily after one wash.
· Ladies Performance Polo, color black, Imprint location left chest. Imprint method: Embroidered with James A. Haley Logo with the words Voluntary Service (all caps) arched above the logo. Fabric: polyester, rayon, spandex, cotton blend. No pockets. Short sleeves. Polo high density embroidery must not wrinkle easily after one wash.
· Men’s Performance Polo, color black, Imprint location left chest. Imprint method: Embroidered with James A. Haley Logo with the words Voluntary Service (all caps) arched above the logo. Fabric: polyester, rayon, spandex, cotton blend. No pockets. Short sleeves. Polo high density embroidery must not wrinkle easily after one wash.
· Polo shirt, color gold, imprint location left chest. Imprint method: Embroidered with James A. Haley Logo with the words Voluntary Service (all caps) arched above the logo. Fabric: polyester, rayon, spandex, cotton blend. No pockets. Short sleeves. Polo high density embroidery must not wrinkle easily after one wash.
DELIVERY SCHEDULE: All items to be delivered within 30 days of purchase order processing and order placement. FOB Destination shipping.
PLACE OF DELIVERY AND PERFORMANCE: Department, James A. Haley Veterans Hospital, Attn: Bldg. 1, Rm#2A-215L, 13000 Bruce B. Downs Blvd, Tampa, FL 33612.
Below is a sample of what Voluntary Service vest should look like:
Below are the Logos:
The VAVS logo below will be used for Vests, Line items 0001 - 0006
The James A. Haley logo below will be used for Polo’s, Line items 0007 - 0023 36C24820Q1161
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SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES
C.1 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JUN 2020)
(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) 52.204–25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (AUG 2019) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115–232).
(4) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (NOV 2015).
(5) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (Aug 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).
(6) 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 (JUN 2020), 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 (JUN 2020) (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 (JUN 2020) (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).
[] (8) 52.209–6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (JUN 2020) (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 (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 657a).
[] (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-3.
[] (12)(i) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (MAR 2020) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a).
[] (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-4.
[] (13) [Reserved] [] (14)(i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644).
[] (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020).
[] (15)(i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644).
[] (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) 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 (JUN 2020) (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 (JUN 2020) of 52.219–9.
[] (v) Alternate IV (JUN 2020) of 52.219–9.
[] (18) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).
[] (19) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (MAR 2020) (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)).
[X] (21) 52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 657f).
[X] (22)(i) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C 632(a)(2)).
[] (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-28.
[] (23) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) Concerns (MAR 2020) (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 (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).
[] (25) 52.219-32, Orders Issued Directly Under Small Business Reserves (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).
[X] (26) 52.219-33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(17)) [] (27) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755).
[X] (28) 52.222–19, Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (JAN 2020) (E.O. 13126).
[X] (29) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015).
[X] (30)(i) 52.222–26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016) (E.O. 11246).
[] (ii) Alternate I (FEB 1999) of 52.222-26.
[] (31)(i) 52.222–35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).
[] (ii) Alternate I (JULY 2014) of 52.222-35.
[X] (32)(i) 52.222–36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020) (29 U.S.C. 793).
[] (ii) Alternate I (JULY 2014) of 52.222-36.
[] (33) 52.222–37, Employment Reports on Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).
[] (34) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (DEC 2010) (E.O. 13496).
[X] (35)(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).
[] (36) 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.)
[] (37)(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.)
[] (38) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).
[] (39) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).
[] (40)(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.
[] (41)(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.
[] (42) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (DEC 2007)(42 U.S.C. 8259b).
[] (43)(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] (44) 52.223–18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (JUN 2020) (E.O. 13513).
[] (45) 52.223-20, Aerosols (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).
[] (46) 52.223-21, Foams (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).
[] (47) (i) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (JAN 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a).
[] (ii) Alternate I (JAN 2017) of 52.224-3.
[X] (48) 52.225-1, Buy American—Supplies (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).
[] (49)(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.
[] (50) 52.225–5, Trade Agreements (OCT 2019) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).
[X] (51) 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).
[] (52) 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).
[] (53) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).
[] (54) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).
[X] (55) 52.229–12, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (JUN 2020).
[] (56) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items (Feb 2002) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).
[] (57) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Items (JAN 2017) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).
[X] (58) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management (Oct 2018) (31 U.S.C. 3332).
[] (59) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Other than System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).
[] (60) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (MAY 2014) (31 U.S.C. 3332).
[] (61) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (AUG 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a).
[] (62) 52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (JAN 2017)(15 U.S.C. 637(d)(13)).
[] (63)(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) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (AUG 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).
[] (2) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (MAY 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).
[] (3) 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).
[] (4) 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).
[] (5) 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).
[] (6) 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).
[] (7) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (DEC 2015).
[] (8) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2017) (E.O. 13706).
[] (9) 52.226–6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (JUN 2020) (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, as defined in FAR 2.101, on the date of award of this contract, 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 (JUN 2020) (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) 52.204–25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (AUG 2019) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115–232).
(v) 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 the applicable threshold specified in FAR 19.702(a) on the date of subcontract award, the subcontractor must include 52.219–8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.
(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 (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).
(ix) 52.222–36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020) (29 U.S.C. 793).
(x) 52.222–37, Employment Reports on Veterans (JUN 2020) (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 (JUN 2020) (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.2 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)
This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):
http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/
| FAR Number |
| Title |
| Date |
| 52.204-9 |
| PERSONAL IDENTITY VERIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL |
| JAN 2011 |
| 52.204-13 |
| SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE |
| OCT 2018 |
| 52.204-18 |
| COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE MAINTENANCE |
| JUL 2016 |
| 52.212-4 |
| CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS |
| OCT 2018 |
| 52.232-40 |
| PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS |
| DEC 2013 |
(End of Clause) C.3 VAAR 852.212-70 PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES APPLICABLE TO VA ACQUISITION OF COMMERCIAL ITEMS (APR 2020)
(a) The Contractor agrees to comply with any provision or clause that is incorporated herein by reference to implement agency policy applicable to acquisition of commercial items or components. The following provisions and clauses that have been checked by the Contracting Officer are incorporated by reference.
[X] 852.203–70, Commercial Advertising.
[] 852.209–70, Organizational Conflicts of Interest.
[] 852.211–70, Equipment Operation and Maintenance Manuals.
[] 852.214–71, Restrictions on Alternate Item(s).
[] 852.214–72, Alternate Item(s). [Note: this is a fillable clause.] [] 852.214–73, Alternate Packaging and Packing.
[] 852.214–74, Marking of Bid Samples.
[] 852.215–70, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and Veteran-Owned Small Business Evaluation Factors.
[] 852.215–71, Evaluation Factor Commitments.
[] 852.216–71, Economic Price Adjustment of Contract Price(s) Based on a Price Index.
[] 852.216–72, Proportional Economic Price Adjustment of Contract Price(s) Based on a Price Index.
[] 852.216–73, Economic Price Adjustment—State Nursing Home Care for Veterans.
[] 852.216–74, Economic Price Adjustment—Medicaid Labor Rates.
[] 852.216–75, Economic Price Adjustment—Fuel Surcharge.
[] 852.219–9, VA Small Business Subcontracting Plan Minimum Requirements.
[X] 852.219–10, VA Notice of Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside.
[] 852.219–11, VA Notice of Total Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside.
[] 852.222–70, Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards—Nursing Home Care for Veterans.
[] 852.228–70, Bond Premium Adjustment.
[] 852.228–71, Indemnification and Insurance.
[] 852.228–72, Assisting Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses in Obtaining Bonds.
[X] 852.232–72, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests.
[] 852.233–70, Protest Content/Alternative Dispute Resolution.
[] 852.233–71, Alternate Protest Procedure.
[] 852.237–70, Indemnification and Medical Liability Insurance.
[X] 852.246–71, Rejected Goods.
[] 852.246–72, Frozen Processed Foods.
[] 852.246–73, Noncompliance with Packaging, Packing, and/or Marking Requirements.
[] 852.270–1, Representatives of Contracting Officers.
[] 852.271–72, Time Spent by Counselee in Counseling Process.
[] 852.271–73, Use and Publication of Counseling Results.
[x] 852.271–74, Inspection.
[] 852.271–75, Extension of Contract Period.
[x] 852.273–70, Late Offers.
[] 852.273–71, Alternative Negotiation Techniques.
[] 852.273–72, Alternative Evaluation.
[] 852.273–73, Evaluation—Health-Care Resources.
[x] 852.273–74, Award without Exchanges.
(b) All requests for quotations, solicitations, and contracts for commercial item services to be provided to beneficiaries must include the following clause:
[] 852.237–74, Nondiscrimination in Service Delivery.
(End of Clause) C.4 VAAR 852.219-74 LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—MONITORING AND COMPLIANCE (JUL 2018)
(a) This solicitation includes VAAR 852.219-10 VA Notice of Total Service- Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside.
(b) Accordingly, any contract resulting from this solicitation is subject to the limitation on subcontracting requirements in 13 CFR 125.6, or the limitations on subcontracting requirements in the FAR clause, as applicable. The Contractor is advised that in performing contract administration functions, the Contracting Officer may use the services of a support contractor(s) retained by VA to assist in assessing the Contractor's compliance with the limitations on subcontracting or percentage of work performance requirements specified in the clause. To that end, the support contractor(s) may require access to Contractor's offices where the Contractor's business records or other proprietary data are retained and to review such business records regarding the Contractor's compliance with this requirement.
(c) All support contractors conducting this review on behalf of VA will be required to sign an “Information Protection and Non-Disclosure and Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest Agreement” to ensure the Contractor's business records or other proprietary data reviewed or obtained in the course of assisting the Contracting Officer in assessing the Contractor for compliance are protected to ensure information or data is not improperly disclosed or other impropriety occurs.
(d) Furthermore, if VA determines any services the support contractor(s) will perform in assessing compliance are advisory and assistance services as defined in FAR 2.101, Definitions, the support contractor(s) must also enter into an agreement with the Contractor to protect proprietary information as required by FAR 9.505-4, Obtaining access to proprietary information, paragraph (b). The Contractor is required to cooperate fully and make available any records as may be required to enable the Contracting Officer to assess the Contractor's compliance with the limitations on subcontracting or percentage of work performance requirement.
(End of Clause)
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SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS
E.1 52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (DEC 2019) The Offeror shall not complete the representation in this provision if the Offeror has represented that it “does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument” in the provision at 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation, or in paragraph (v) of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Items.
(a) Definitions. As used in this provision— Covered telecommunications equipment or services, critical technology, and substantial or essential component have the meanings provided in clause 52.204–25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.
(b) Prohibition. Section 889(a)(1)(A) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115–232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2019, from procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. Contractors are not prohibited from providing—
(1) A service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or
(2) Telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.
(c) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for “covered telecommunications equipment or services”.
(d) Representation. The Offeror represents that it [ ] will, [ ] will not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract or other contractual instrument resulting from this solicitation.
(e) Disclosures. If the Offeror has represented in paragraph (d) of this provision that it “will” provide covered telecommunications equipment or services, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer—
(1) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment and services offered (include brand; model number, such as original equipment manufacturer (OEM) number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable);
(2) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b) of this provision;
(3) For services, the entity providing the covered telecommunications services (include entity name, unique entity identifier, and Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code, if known); and
(4) For equipment, the entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the OEM or a distributor, if known).
(End of Provision)
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E.2 ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS
SUBMISSION OF OFFERS. Submit your completed solicitation, SF 1449, B.2 Price/Cost Schedule, B.3 Delivery estimated, to Camille.alderman@va.gov via email at or before the exact time specified in this solicitation.
DISCOUNTS. DUE TO THE ANTICIPATED AWARD AMOUNT, THE GOVERNMENT IS REQUESTING VOLUME PRICE DISCOUNTS. Please annotate any discounts on your quote.
QUESTIONS. Questions in response to this solicitation may be emailed to the camille.alderman@va.gov no later than 5:00 PM eastern standard time (EST) on Monday July 20th, 2020. Submit your questions in bulleted form, include the paragraph # in the statement of need that the question applies too.
E.3 ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-2 EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL ITEMS
Contract award. The Government will award a Firm-Fixed Price contract to the responsible quoter using a comparative evaluation. The comparative evaluation will be performed in accordance with FAR 13.106-2(b)(3). The government reserves the right to select a quotation that provides benefit to the government that exceeds the minimum but is not required to do so. Information not contained in an offeror's quote will not be considered during the evaluation. The Government intends to make award selection without discussion. The Government reserves the right to make no award if no quotes meet the requirements of this solicitation. Quoters are advised that quotation may exceed the requirements, but the government is not requesting or accepting alternate quotes; each response must respond to the solicitation requirement.
The government will apply the following comparative evaluation process as the basis for award:
Assess the direct comparison of one quote with another using a uniform and fair approach to determine which quote provides the government what it needs, where and when in accordance with the SON and this request for quote. The government will compare price, technical, and delivery.
Information that must be submitted with your quote for evaluation are:
i. Price: Submit your total price by completing Solicitation B.2 Price/Cost schedule.
ii. Technical: Technical factors include the Physical material characteristics and specifications, as outlined in the Statement of Need under B.4, and this request for quote. Include brochure, or description, catalog, style number, color, and cost associated with each item.
iii. Delivery: Complete under Solicitation B.3 and provide your estimated delivery date.
Once one quotation is found acceptable, it is compared to the remaining ones, and the “best” one is chosen for the best value to the government.
The Government may rely on internal documentation including Contract Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) and contracting officer’s knowledge of and previous experience with supply or service being acquired for determining Past Performance. If no record of past performance is found in CPARS, the contract shall not receive a favorable or unfavorable rating but shall receive a rating of neutral.
(End Provision)
E.4 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)
This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):
http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/
| FAR Number |
| Title |
| Date |
| 52.204-7 |
| SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT |
| OCT 2018 |
| 52.204-16 |
| COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE REPORTING |
| JUL 2016 |
| 52.229-11 |
| TAX ON CERTAIN FOREIGN PROCUREMENTS—NOTICE AND REPRESENTATION |
| JUN 2020 |
E.5 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JUN 2020) The Offeror shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the Offeror has completed the annual representations and certification electronically in the System for Award Management (SAM) accessed through https://www.sam.gov. If the Offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically, the Offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (v) of this provision.
(a) Definitions. As used in this provision— Covered telecommunications equipment or services has the meaning provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.
Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) concern means a small business concern that is at least 51 percent directly and unconditionally owned by, and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by, one or more women who are citizens of the United States and who are economically disadvantaged in accordance with 13 CFR part 127. It automatically qualifies as a women-owned small business eligible under the WOSB Program.
Forced or indentured child labor means all work or service—
(1) Exacted from any person under the age of 18 under the menace of any penalty for its nonperformance and for which the worker does not offer himself voluntarily; or
(2) Performed by any person under the age of 18 pursuant to a contract the enforcement of which can be accomplished by process or penalties.
Highest-level owner means the entity that owns or controls an immediate owner of the offeror, or that owns or controls one or more entities that control an immediate owner of the offeror. No entity owns or exercises control of the highest level owner.
Immediate owner means an entity, other than the offeror, that has direct control of the offeror. Indicators of control include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following: Ownership or interlocking management, identity of interests among family members, shared facilities and equipment, and the common use of employees.
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