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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

36C24821Q1601 08-30-2021 Gabe Defillo 407-646-4012 09-01-2021 3:00pm

EDT

36C248 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8) Orlando VA Healthcare System 13800 Veterans Way Orlando

FL

32827 X X 561621 $22 Million N/A X Department of Veterans Affairs Caribbean VA Healthcare System Casia St. #10 San Juan

PR

00921 36C248 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8) Orlando VA Healthcare System 13800 Veterans Way Orlando

FL

32827

Department of Veterans Affairs Financial Services Center P.O. Box 149971 Austin

TX

78714-9971 See CONTINUATION Page Physical Access Control System See B.2 For Price/Cost Schedule See CONTINUATION Page X X X Table of Contents

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

1. Contract Administration: All contract administration matters will be handled by the following individuals:

a. CONTRACTOR:

b. GOVERNMENT: Contracting Officer 36C248 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8) Orlando VA Healthcare System 13800 Veterans Way Orlando FL 32827

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

3. INVOICES: Invoices shall be submitted in arrears:

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

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:

B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

ENTERPRISE IP CAMERA LICENSE

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561621 - Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6350 - Miscellaneous Alarm, Signal, and Security Detection Systems

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): EXACQ EVENIP-01

NATIONAL STOCK NUMBER: NA

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: EXACQ EVENIP-01

IP 2U FRONT ACCESSIBLE RECORDER WITH 4 IP CAMERAS LICENSES (64 MAX) EXACQVISION PROFESSIONAL OR ENTERPRISE SERVER, CLIENT, WEB/MOBILE SOFTWARE

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6350 - Miscellaneous Alarm, Signal, and Security Detection Systems

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): EXACQ IP04-36T-F2A-E

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: EXACQ IP04-36T-F2A-E

43" CLASS HDR FULL HD COMMERCIAL LED MONITOR

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6350 - Miscellaneous Alarm, Signal, and Security Detection Systems

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): LG LT340C0C0UB

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: LG LT340C0C0UB

EXACQVISION RACKMOUNT SLIDING RAIL KIT FOR EXACQVISION RA4 SERVER, 26" MOUNTING RAIL SPACING

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6350 - Miscellaneous Alarm, Signal, and Security Detection Systems

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): EXACQ 5000-20070

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: EXACQ 5000-20070

2MP OUTDOOR PTZ NETWORK DOME CAMERA, 1920X1080 RESOLUTION UP TO 60 FPS, AUTOMATIC IR CUT FILTER 4.25-170MM 40X ZOOM LENS

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6350 - Miscellaneous Alarm, Signal, and Security Detection Systems

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): AXIS Q6075-E

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: AXIS Q6075-E

CORNER BRACKET REQUIRES AXIS T91A61 WALL BRACKET. AXIS P55-SERIES, AXIS Q60-SERIES PTZ DOME

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6350 - Miscellaneous Alarm, Signal, and Security Detection Systems

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): AXIS T91A64

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: AXIS T91A64

WALL MOUNT WITH 1.5" NPS THREAD FROM AXIS COMMUNICATIONS IS FOR SELECT AXIS CAMERAS.

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6350 - Miscellaneous Alarm, Signal, and Security Detection Systems

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): AXIS T91D61

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: AXIS T91D61

60W OUTDOOR POE INJECTOR

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6350 - Miscellaneous Alarm, Signal, and Security Detection Systems

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): AXIS T8134

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: AXIS T8134

AXIS M3046-V NETWORK CAMERA QUAD HD/4MP MINI DOME WITH HDMI AND WIDE VIEW

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6350 - Miscellaneous Alarm, Signal, and Security Detection Systems

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): AXIS M3066-V

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: AXIS M3066-V

4MP OUTDOOR NETWORK DOME CAMERA, 2304X1728 RESOLUTION AT UP TO 30FPS, IR LEDS FOR NIGHT VISION UP TO 65' 2.9MM FIXED LENS.

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6350 - Miscellaneous Alarm, Signal, and Security Detection Systems

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): AXIS M3206-LVE

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: AXIS M3206-LVE

PENDANT MOUNT FOR M3057-PLVE

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6350 - Miscellaneous Alarm, Signal, and Security Detection Systems

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): AXIS T9402D

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: AXIS T9402D

WALL MOUNT WITH 1.5" NPS THREAD FROM AXIS COMMUNICATION IS FOR SELECT AXIS CAMERAS

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6350 - Miscellaneous Alarm, Signal, and Security Detection Systems

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): AXIS T91D61

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: AXIS T91D61

INDOOR FIXED IP CAMERA

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6350 - Miscellaneous Alarm, Signal, and Security Detection Systems

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): AXIS-M1065L

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: AXIS-M1065L

CABLE CAT6-6 500' BOX

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6350 - Miscellaneous Alarm, Signal, and Security Detection Systems

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): COP-CAT6-6

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: COP-CAT6-6

ICLASS SE READER RP40 BLACK

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6350 - Miscellaneous Alarm, Signal, and Security Detection Systems

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): HID-920PTNNEK00000

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: HID-920PTNNEK00000

ICLASS SE RPK40 WALL SWITCH KEYPAD READER

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6350 - Miscellaneous Alarm, Signal, and Security Detection Systems

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): HID-921PTNNEK00000

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: HID-921PTNNEK00000

IND S/M O/H WG DPDT ARMR'D CAB

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6350 - Miscellaneous Alarm, Signal, and Security Detection Systems

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): GRI-4405A

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: GRI-4405A

SINGLE-GANG NO-TOUCH SENSOR WITH OVERRIDE BUTTON

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6350 - Miscellaneous Alarm, Signal, and Security Detection Systems

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): SEL-SD-9263-KSVQ

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: SEL-SD-9263-KSVQ

SECURITRON 600 LBS MAGLOCK M32F-12 FRONT MOUNT

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6350 - Miscellaneous Alarm, Signal, and Security Detection Systems

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): SECM32F-12/24

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: SECM32F-12/24

Z BRACKET CLEAR FOR M32

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6350 - Miscellaneous Alarm, Signal, and Security Detection Systems

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): SECZ32-CL

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: SECZ32-CL

RELAY

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6350 - Miscellaneous Alarm, Signal, and Security Detection Systems

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): RM-1

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: RM-1

EXIT DELAY TIMER IN BOX W/KEY & SONALERT-12VDC

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6350 - Miscellaneous Alarm, Signal, and Security Detection Systems

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): SECBA-XDT-12

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: SECBA-XDT-12

ARMORED DOOR CORD SQUARE BOX

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6350 - Miscellaneous Alarm, Signal, and Security Detection Systems

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): SEL-SD969S18

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: SEL-SD969S18

ISTAR ULTRA SE, 16 READERS W/ENCLOSURE, WITH 5A PSU

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6350 - Miscellaneous Alarm, Signal, and Security Detection Systems

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): USTAR016-SE

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: USTAR016-SE

ISTAR ULTRA SE 8 READERS W/ENCLOSURE NO PSU

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6350 - Miscellaneous Alarm, Signal, and Security Detection Systems

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): USTAR008-SE-NPS

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: USTAR008-SE-NPS

PSX 75 POWER SUPPLY 12/24VDC WALL MOUNT W/ENCLOSURE

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6350 - Miscellaneous Alarm, Signal, and Security Detection Systems

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): PSX-75E1

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: PSX-75E1

ALTRONIX POWER SUPPLY CHARGER WITH FIRE ALARM

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6350 - Miscellaneous Alarm, Signal, and Security Detection Systems

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): ALT-EFLOW102NX16

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: ALT-EFLOW102NX16

7AH BATTERY BACK-UP

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6350 - Miscellaneous Alarm, Signal, and Security Detection Systems

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): DSCBD-712

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: DSCBD-712

22/6 STRND NONSH CMR 500' BOX WHT INSULATED COPPER, SECURITY CABLE

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6350 - Miscellaneous Alarm, Signal, and Security Detection Systems

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): COP-2265B-9

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: COP-2265B-9

22/6 SHIELDED STRANDED CABLE 500' BOX

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6350 - Miscellaneous Alarm, Signal, and Security Detection Systems

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): COP-226S5B

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: COP-226S5B

18/2 STRND NONSH 500' BOX WHT INSULATED COPPER CABLE, SECURITY CABLE

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6350 - Miscellaneous Alarm, Signal, and Security Detection Systems

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): COP-1825B-9

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: COP-1825B-9

MISCELLANEOUS

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6350 - Miscellaneous Alarm, Signal, and Security Detection Systems

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): MISC

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: MISC

INSTALLATION

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: INST

B.3 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

Caribbean VA Healthcare System

BO. HATO ABAJO WARD

Arecibo, PR 00612

USA

Caribbean VA Healthcare System

BO. HATO ABAJO WARD

Arecibo, PR 00612

USA

Caribbean VA Healthcare System

BO. HATO ABAJO WARD

Arecibo, PR 00612

USA

Caribbean VA Healthcare System/MOPC 345 Avenida Hostos Mayaguez, PR 00680

USA

Caribbean VA Healthcare System/MOPC 345 Avenida Hostos Mayaguez, PR 00680

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Caribbean VA Healthcare System/MOPC 345 Avenida Hostos Mayaguez, PR 00680

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Caribbean VA Healthcare System/MOPC 345 Avenida Hostos Mayaguez, PR 00680

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Caribbean VA Healthcare System/MOPC 345 Avenida Hostos Mayaguez, PR 00680

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Caribbean VA Healthcare System/MOPC 345 Avenida Hostos Mayaguez, PR 00680

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Caribbean VA Healthcare System/MOPC 345 Avenida Hostos Mayaguez, PR 00680

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Caribbean VA Healthcare System/MOPC 345 Avenida Hostos Mayaguez, PR 00680

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Caribbean VA Healthcare System/MOPC 345 Avenida Hostos Mayaguez, PR 00680

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Caribbean VA Healthcare System/MOPC 345 Avenida Hostos Mayaguez, PR 00680

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Caribbean VA Healthcare System/MOPC 345 Avenida Hostos Mayaguez, PR 00680

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Caribbean VA Healthcare System/MOPC 345 Avenida Hostos Mayaguez, PR 00680

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Caribbean VA Healthcare System/MOPC 345 Avenida Hostos Mayaguez, PR 00680

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Caribbean VA Healthcare System/MOPC 345 Avenida Hostos Mayaguez, PR 00680

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Caribbean VA Healthcare System/MOPC 345 Avenida Hostos Mayaguez, PR 00680

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Caribbean VA Healthcare System/MOPC 345 Avenida Hostos Mayaguez, PR 00680

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SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS Provisions 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.

The following provisions are incorporated into 52.212-1 as an addendum to this solicitation:

ELIGIBILITY:

This RFQ is limited to responsible parties (see FAR Part 9) with the ability to provide service/product(s) for Orlando Veterans Affairs (VA) Healthcare System located in Arecibo, Puerto Rico.

Period for acceptance of offers. The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 120 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers.

CONTRACTING OFFICER’S SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS AS FOLLOWS:

In order to maintain integrity of this solicitation and subsequent award date, all quoters are advised that any questions must be submitted in written form via e-mail to fernando.defillo@va.gov and shall be received no later than 31 August, 2021 at 3:00 PM EASTERN STANDARD TIME (EST). Questions will not be entertained after August 31, 2021 at 3:00PM EST.

CONTRACTOR’S SIGNATURE:

In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 4, contractual documents (e.g. bids, proposals, awards, modifications, etc.) shall be completed and signed by the Contractor as follows:

1. Individuals. Signed by the individual.

1. Individual doing business as a firm. Signed by that individual, and the signature shall be followed by the individual’s typed, stamped, or printed name and the words, “an individual doing business as (insert name of firm).”

1. Partnership. Signed in the partnership name. Prior to award, provide a list of all partners and designate which partners have authority to bind the partnership.

1. Corporations. Signed in the corporate name followed by the work “by” and the signature, and title of the person authorized to sign. Prior to award, provide a list of individuals who have authority to bind the corporation.

1. Joint Ventures. Signed by each participant in the joint venture in the manner prescribed in (a) through (d) above.

1. Agents. When an agent is to sign the contract, other than as stated in paragraph (a) through (e) above, the agent’s authorization to bind the principal must be established by evidence satisfactory to the Contracting Officer.

QUOTE PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS:

0. PREPARATION

0. These instructions are designed to ensure the proper submission of information necessary to provide for comprehensive evaluation of quotes. Quoters shall carefully review this section prior to commencing preparation of quotes and take the necessary measures to ensure that the information submitted is factual, accurate, and complete.

0. For a quote to be considered, quoters must strictly comply with all instructions outlined in this solicitation. Failure to furnish quotes that comply with the instructions, at the predetermined due date for submission, may result in elimination from consideration for award. Furthermore, all solicitation amendments (if any) must be acknowledged in accordance with FAR Clause 52.212-1 – Instructions to Offerors and addendum.

0. SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

1. One electronic copy (email) of all sections of the quote (Technical and Price) shall be submitted to the Contract Specialist via email to Fernando.defillo@va.gov and PatriciaE.brown@va.gov on or before the Due Date/Time shown in Block 8 of the SF1449 (page 1 of this document).

0. All email responses shall reference the RFQ number “36C24821Q1601” in the email’s subject line. Emails with attachments may not exceed 5mb. If your submission is larger than 5mb, you may send multiple emails – please add the following label to the email’s subject line, e.g. ‘1 of 3’, ‘2 of 3’, and so on.

1. Faxed offers are NOT permitted under any circumstances.

1. Contractors’ Response to Quote: Each RFQ will specify its corresponding response time for either a quote or a “No Response” statement from Contractors.

0. FORMAT

2. All commitments made in the quote may become a part of the resultant contract. The data submitted with each quote should be complete and concise, but not overly elaborate. Excessive reliance on promotional brochures is discouraged.

2. Electronic Copy: Provide one (1) electronic copy of the complete proposal. Electronic copies must be in Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat format, and virus checked prior to submission.

i. Volume 1: Pricing Information. Quoter is to complete Section B.2 Price/Cost Schedule or submit a separate attachment.

ii. Volume 2: Technical Information: Conforming to solicitation statement of work, delivery, cost and price schedule.

c. Quoters, at the discretion of the Government, may be asked to provide information for clarification purposes regarding their proposals. Requests for clarification information do not constitute discussions.

d. The Quoters shall be held responsible for the validity of all information supplied in his/her quote, including information provided by potential subcontractors. Should subsequent investigation disclose that the fact and conditions were not as stated, the quote may be rejected and receive no further consideration.

e. If revised quotes are requested, the number of revised copies to be submitted shall be the same as those of initial proposals.

f. Submissions can be sent in multiple emails to avoid computer system email size limitation, to CO. Quotes submitted by any other method will not be considered. All proprietary information must be clearly marked. The use of hyperlinks in quotes is prohibited. Late quotes will not be accepted for evaluation. The contractor is responsible for confirming the Government’s receipt of the contractor’s quote.

4. VOLUME REQUIREMENTS

a. Volume 1 – PRICING: Quoters shall submit a signed SF 1449 (blocks 30 a, b, and c), a completed Section B.1 Contract Administration Data (fill-ins), signed amendment(s) or acknowledgement of amendment *completed Price/Cost Schedule in Section B.2.

b. Volume 2 – TECHNICAL – General Instructions: The Technical volume should include necessary information regarding the offeror’s ability to perform all requirements outlined in the solicitation. Failure to provide a Technical quote in accordance with the solicitation instructions may render a quote incomplete and ineligible for award.

Technical quotes shall not include price or pricing information. In no case, shall statements such as “we comply with the requirements of the contract” or its equivalent be acceptable to meet the requirements of this request for proposal. The offeror should not simply rephrase or restate the Government's requirements but shall provide a rationale or explanation to convince the Government that the offeror’s approach will meet the Government requirements well. The level of detail in a technical quote is significant. A technical quote of the work described in the SOW shall be provided in adequate and precise detail to establish with a high level of confidence that the Contractor understands the technical merits, scope, and complexity of the work to be performed. Additionally, the information should be presented in a way that best highlights the quoter’s competitive advantage for the services being requested and that the Contractor has the capability to accomplish the work well within the time frames established. To that end, the quote shall also include enough detail of supporting information that clearly and concisely substantiates the validity of stated claims/capabilities. The Government may consider the quoter’s assertions or merely restating or paraphrasing the Governments requirements without further explanation, clarification, or context to be weaknesses, deficiencies, or, if such content is substantial, it may warrant a quote’s evaluation of unacceptable.

1. COMPANY EXPERIENCE - Quoters shall submit detailed information on company experience.

1. AUTHORIZED LETTER – If quoter is a direct authorized distributor, quoter shall submit an authorized letter from the OEM authorizing them to provide the items/services in compliance with SOW.

1. Limitations of Subcontracting Attachment filled and returned.

NOTE: Quoters who fail to submit required documentation may be considered ineligible for award.

C.1 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/

(End of Clause)

(End of Addendum to 52.212-4)

C.2 52.217-6 OPTION FOR INCREASED QUANTITY (MAR 1989)

The Government may increase the quantity of supplies called for in the Schedule at the unit price specified. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 15 Days. Delivery of the added items shall continue at the same rate as the like items called for under the contract, unless the parties otherwise agree.

(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.

[X] 852.215–70, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and Veteran-Owned Small Business Evaluation Factors.

[X] 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.

[] 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.

[] 852.271–74, Inspection.

[] 852.271–75, Extension of Contract Period.

[] 852.273–70, Late Offers.

[] 852.273–71, Alternative Negotiation Techniques.

[] 852.273–72, Alternative Evaluation.

[] 852.273–73, Evaluation—Health-Care Resources.

[] 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 FAR 52.219-6 Notice of Total 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) C.5 VAAR 852.219-75 SUBCONTRACTING COMMITMENTS MONITORING AND COMPLIANCE (JUL 2018)

(a) This solicitation includes the clause: 852.215-70 Service-disabled veteran-owned and veteran-owned small business evaluation factors. Accordingly, any contract resulting from this solicitation will include the clause 852.215-71 Evaluation factor commitments.

(b) The Contractor is advised that in performing contract administration functions, the Contracting Officer may use the services of a support contractor(s) to assist in assessing Contractor compliance with the subcontracting commitments incorporated into the contract. To that end, the support contractor(s) may require access to the Contractor's business records or other proprietary data to review such business records regarding contract 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 compliance with the subcontracting commitments.

(End of Clause) C.6 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 2021) (JUL 2020) (DEVIATION)

(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 2020) (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).

[X] (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] [X] (14)(i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644).

[] (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-6.

[] (15)(i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 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)(i) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

[] (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-13.

[] (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)).

[] (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 (NOV 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)).

[] (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 (JUL 2020) (DEVIATION) (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 (OCT 2020) (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 (MAY 2020) (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 (JAN 2021) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).

[] (49)(i) 52.225-3, Buy American—Free Trade Agreements—Israeli Trade Act (JUL 2020) (DEVIATION) (19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, 19 U.S.C. chapter 29 (sections 4501-4732), 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 II (JUL 2020) (DEVIATION) of 52.225-3.

[] (iii) Alternate III (JUL 2020) (DEVIATION) of 52.225-3.

[] (50) 52.225–5, Trade Agreements (JUL 2020) (DEVIATION) (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).

[] (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 (NOV 2020).

[] (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 2020) (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)…