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2. CONTRACT NO. 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE DATE 4. ORDER NO. 5. SOLICITATION NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE

a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NO. (No Collect Calls) 8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL

TIME

9. ISSUED BY CODE 10. THIS ACQUISITION IS UNRESTRICTED OR SET ASIDE: % FOR:

SMALL BUSINESS

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

(WOSB) ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

EDWOSB

8(A)

NAICS:

SIZE STANDARD:

11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13b. RATING

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ IFB RFP

15. DELIVER TO CODE 16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE

17a. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR CODE FACILITY CODE 18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

TELEPHONE NO. UEI: EFT:

PHONE: FAX:

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN OFFER

18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK BELOW IS CHECKED

SEE ADDENDUM

19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24.

ITEM NO. SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

(Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA 26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only)

27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED.

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN _______________ 29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF. ___________________________________ OFFER COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND DATED ________________________________. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY (BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED SET FORTH HEREIN IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (TYPE OR PRINT) 30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (TYPE OR PRINT) 31c. DATE SIGNED

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION (REV. NOV 2021)

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

STANDARD FORM 1449

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

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

672-24-3-134-0131

36C24824Q1557 08-27-2024

Edwin R. Correa 407-646-4145 08-30-2024

12:00 PM

36C672 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8) VA Caribbean HCS (Admn Bldg) #10 Calle Casia Suite #4M440 San Juan PR 00921

X 100

X

339112

1000 Employees

N/A

36C672

VA Caribbean Healthcare System (VAHCS) VSS Logistics (VACHS-VSS LOGISTICS) 1250 Imeson Park Blvd Suite 213 Jacksonville Fl 32218

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

(877) 353-9791 (512) 460-5429

See CONTINUATION Page

Solicitation for Power Pro 6506 for the Caribbean Healthcare System in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Reference Quote B.2 for Quote Items.

Reference Quote C.7 for Delivery information.

See CONTINUATION Page

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36C24824Q1557

Table of Contents

SECTION A

A.1 SF 1449 SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS

AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

B.3 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

B.4 SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

C.1 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

C.2 VAAR 852.219-73 VA NOTICE OF TOTAL SET-ASIDE FOR CERTIFIED

SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES (JAN 2023)

(DEVIATION)

C.3 VAAR 852.219-76 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SUPPLIES AND PRODUCTS (JAN 2023)

(DEVIATION)

C.4 VAAR 852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS (NOV

2018)

C.5 VAAR 852.246-71 REJECTED GOODS (OCT 2018)

C.6 VAAR 852.247-71 DELIVERY LOCATION (OCT 2018)

C.7 VAAR 852.247-73 PACKING FOR DOMESTIC SHIPMENT (OCT 2018)

SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS

SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

E.1 52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS

AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)

E.2 ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL

PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

End of Provision

E.3 EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

E.4 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS—

COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (SEP 2023)

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: Israel Rodriguez, Israel.rodriguez@va.gov Contract Specialist: Edwin R. Correa, Edwin.correa1@va.gov

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8) VA Caribbean Healthcare System (Admin Bldg) 10 Casia Street, Suite #4M440 San Juan, PR 00921

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] Upon receipt, inspection, and acceptance by the VA warehouse.

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.

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

5. FSC MANDATORY ELECTRONIC INVOICE SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS: Contractors are required to submit payment requests in electronic form in accordance with the submission instructions below.

TUNGSTEN ELECTRONIC INVOICE SUBMISSION

FSC e-INVOICE PROGRAM THRU AUSTIN PORTAL

FSC MANDATORY ELECTRONIC INVOICE SUBMISSION FOR AUSTIN PAYMENT

i. Vendor Electronic Invoice Submission Methods:

mailto:Israel.rodriguez@va.gov mailto:Edwin.correa1@va.gov https://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp

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

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

b) A system that conforms to the X12 electronic data interchange (EDI) formats established by the Accredited Standards Center (ASC) chartered by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). The X12 EDI Web site (http://www.x12.org)

ii. Vendor e-invoice Set-Up Information:

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

a) Tungsten e-Invoice Setup Information: 1-877-489-6135

b) Tungsten e-Invoice email: VA.Registration@Tungsten-Network.com

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

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

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

AMENDMENT NO DATE

7. CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS: The Contractor is advised that only the Contracting Officer, acting within the scope of the contract and his/her duties and responsibilities and after advice and consultation with the point of contact has the authority to make changes that will affect contract prices, quantity, quality, delivery terms and conditions, or the term of the contract. In no event shall any understanding or agreement, modification, change order, or other matters in deviation from the terms of this contract between Contractor and a person other than the Contracting Officer be effective or binding upon the Government. All such actions must be formalized by the proper contractual document executed by the Contracting Office.

http://www.tungsten-network.com/US/en/veterans-affairs/ http://www.x12.org/ https://vaww.aams.ecms.va.gov/AAMS_Production/DAV/8chvyybjydwgntvy/VA.Registration@Tungsten-Network.com https://vaww.aams.ecms.va.gov/AAMS_Production/DAV/8chvyybjydwgntvy/vafsccshd@va.gov

B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

ITEM

NUMBER

DESCRIPTION OF

SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

3.00 EA __________________ __________________

"POWER PRO 6506 XPS OPTION INCLUDED6506 Standard

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 09-04-2024 POP End: 12-31-2024 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 339112 - Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6530 - Hospital Furniture, Equipment, Utensils, and Supplies

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): 650605550003

GRAND TOTAL __________________

B.3 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

ITEM

NUMBER SHIPPING INFORMATION QUANTITY

DELIVERY

DATE

0001 SHIP TO: VA CARIBBEAN HEALTHCARE SYSTEM

(VACHS)

VSS Logistics (VACHS-VSS LOGISTICS) 1250 Imeson Park Blvd Suite 213 Jacksonville, FL 32218

USA

3.00 120 DAYS

ARO

MARK FOR: TBD

FOB: DESTINATION

B.4 SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS

The contractor shall provide the VA Caribbean Healthcare System with the Brand Name or Equal to the Power Pro 6506 and accessories.

ITEM: 0001 Hydraulic Ambulance Cot

a. Quantity: 3

b. Height range:

i. Lowest: 14 inches

ii. Highest: 41.5 inches

c. Wheels: 2 inches

d. Articulation: Backrest 0-73°

e. Max. weight capacity: 700 pounds

f. Shock Position: +15 °

g. Foot End O2 Holder

Equal/Similar to:

1. Stryker Power Pro 6506

a. Model: 6506-000-000

b. Quantities: 3

c. XPS option Included.

d. 6506 Standards Components

e. Performance & Power Load Compatible

f. Dual Wheel Lock

g. Trend Option

h. Knee Gatch Mattress

i. Left Hand Release Handle

j. Safety Hook Short

k. EMS Restraint Package

l. Head & Back End Rest storage

m. EMS X-Train Package

n. O2 Bottle Holder

o. Belt Extension

p. 3 Stage IV Pole

q. Foot End O2 Holder

r. SMT Power System

s. Maximum Weight Capacity 700 lbs.

t. HIGH CONFIGURATION

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

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):

https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far https://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/

(End of Clause)

FAR

Number

Title Date

52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE OCT 2018

852.203-70 COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING MAY 2018

C.2 VAAR 852.219-73 VA NOTICE OF TOTAL SET-ASIDE FOR CERTIFIED

SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES (JAN 2023)

(DEVIATION)

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

(1) Means a small business concern—

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

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

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

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

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

https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far https://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/ https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(2) Supplies/products.

(i) In the case of a contract for supplies or products (other than from a non-manufacturer of such supplies), the SDVOSB prime contractor will not pay more than 50% of the amount paid by the government to the prime for contract performance, excluding the cost of materials, to firms that are not certif ied SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certif ication database. When a contract includes both supply and services, the 50 percent limitation shall apply only to the supply portion of the contract.

(ii) In the case of a contract for supplies from a non-manufacturer, the SDVOSB prime contractor will supply the product of a domestic small business manufacturer or processor, unless a waiver as described in 13 CFR 121.406(b)(5) has been granted. Refer to 13 CFR 125.6(a)(2)(ii) for guidance pertaining to multiple item procurements.

(3) General construction. In the case of a contract for general construction, the SDVOSB prime contractor will not pay more than 85% of the amount paid by the government to the prime for contract performance, excluding the cost of materials, to firms that are not certif ied SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certif ication database.

(4) Special trade construction contractors. In the case of a contract for special trade contractors, no more than 75% of the amount paid by the government to the prime for contract performance, excluding the cost of materials, may be paid to firms that are not certif ied SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certif ication database.

(5) Subcontracting. An SDVOSB subcontractor must meet the NAICS size standard assigned by the prime contractor and be certif ied and listed in the SBA certif ication database to count as similarly situated. Any work that a first tier SDVOSB subcontractor further subcontracts will count towards the percent of subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. For supply or construction contracts, the cost of materials is excluded and not considered to be subcontracted. When a contract includes both services and supplies, the 50 percent limitation shall apply only to the portion of the contract with the preponderance of the expenditure upon which the assigned NAICS is based. For information and more specific requirements, refer to 13

CFR 125.6.

(e) Required limitations on subcontracting compliance measurement period. An SDVOSB shall comply with the limitations on subcontracting as follows:

[] By the end of the base term of the contract or order, and then by the end of each subsequent option period; or

[] By the end of the performance period for each order issued under the contract.

(f) Joint ventures. A joint venture may be considered eligible as an SDVOSB if the joint venture complies with the requirements in 13 CFR 128.402 and the managing joint venture partner makes the representations under paragraph (c) of this clause. A joint venture agrees that, in the performance of the contract, the applicable percentage specified in paragraph (d) of this clause will be performed by the aggregate of the joint venture participants.

(g) Precedence. The VA Veterans First Contracting Program, as defined in VAAR 802.101, subpart 819.70, and this clause, takes precedence over any inconsistencies between the requirements of the SBA Veteran Small Business Certif ication Program and the VA Veterans First Contracting Program.

(h) Misrepresentation. Pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127(g), any business concern, including all its principals, that is determined by VA to have willfully and intentionally misrepresented a company’s SDVOSB status is subject to debarment from contracting with the Department for a period of not less than five years (see VAAR 809.406–2 Causes for Debarment).

(End of Clause)

C.3 VAAR 852.219-76 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON

SUBCONTRACTING—CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SUPPLIES AND

PRODUCTS (JAN 2023) (DEVIATION)

(a) Pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127(l)(2), the offeror certif ies that—

(1) If awarded a contract (see FAR 2.101 definition), it will comply with the limitations on subcontracting requirement as provided in the solicitation and the resultant contract, as follows:

(i) [x ] In the case of a contract for supplies or products (other than from a nonmanufacturer of such supplies), it will not pay more than 50% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not certif ied SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certif ication database as set forth in 852.219–73 or certified VOSBs listed in the SBA certif ication database as set forth in 852.219–

74. Any work that a similarly situated certif ied SDVOSB/VOSB subcontractor further subcontracts will count towards the 50% subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. Cost of materials are excluded and not considered to be subcontracted.

(ii) [ ] In the case of a contract for supplies from a nonmanufacturer, it will supply the product of a domestic small business manufacturer or processor, unless a waiver as described in 13 CFR 121.406(b)(5) is granted. The offeror understands that, as provided in 13 CFR 121.406(b)(7), such a waiver has no effect on requirements external to the Small Business Act, such as the Buy American Act or the Trade Agreements Act.

(2) Manufacturer or nonmanufacturer representation and certif ication. [Offeror fillin—check each applicable box below. The offeror must select the applicable provision below, identifying itself as either a manufacturer or nonmanufacturer]:

(i) [] Manufacturer or producer. The offeror certifies that it is the manufacturer or producer of the end item being procured, and the end item is manufactured or produced in the United States, in accordance with paragraph (a)(1)(i).

(ii) [ ] Nonmanufacturer. The offeror certif ies that it qualif ies as a nonmanufacturer in accordance with the requirements of 13 CFR 121.406(b) and paragraph (a)(1)(ii). The offeror further certif ies it meets each element below as required in order to qualify as a nonmanufacturer.

[ ] The offeror certif ies that it does not exceed 500 employees (or 150 employees for the Information Technology Value Added Reseller exception to NAICS code 541519, which is found at 13 CFR 121.201, footnote 18).

[ ] The offeror certif ies that it is primarily engaged in the retail or wholesale trade and normally sells the type of item being supplied.

[ ] The offeror certifies that it will take ownership or possession of the item(s) with its personnel, equipment, or facilities in a manner consistent with industry practice.

(iii) [ ] The offeror certif ies that it will supply the end item of a small business manufacturer, processor, or producer made in the United States, unless a waiver as provided in 13 CFR 121.406(b)(5) has been issued by SBA.

(3) The offeror acknowledges that this certif ication concerns a matter within the jurisdiction of an Agency of the United States. The offeror further acknowledges that this certif ication is subject to Title 18, United States Code, Section 1001, and, as such, a false, f ictitious, or fraudulent certif ication may render the offeror subject to criminal, civil, or administrative penalties, including prosecution.

(4) If VA determines that an SDVOSB/ VOSB awarded a contract pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127 did not act in good faith, such SDVOSB/VOSB shall be subject to any or all of the following:

(i) Referral to the VA Suspension and Debarment Committee;

(ii) A fine under section 16(g)(1) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 645(g)(1)); and

(iii) Prosecution for violating 18 U.S.C. 1001.

(b) The offeror represents and understands that by submission of its offer and award of a contract it may be required to provide copies of documents or records to VA that VA may review to determine whether the offeror complied with the limitations on subcontracting requirement specified in the contract or to determine whether the offeror qualif ies as a manufacturer or nonmanufacturer in compliance with the limitations on subcontracting requirement. Contracting officers may, at their discretion, require the contractor to demonstrate its compliance with the limitations on subcontracting at any time during performance and upon completion of a contract if the information regarding such compliance is not already available to the contracting officer.

Evidence of compliance includes, but is not limited to, invoices, copies of subcontracts, or a list of the value of tasks performed.

(c) The offeror further agrees to cooperate fully and make available any documents or records as may be required to enable VA to determine compliance. The offeror understands that failure to provide documents as requested by VA may result in remedial action as the Government deems appropriate.

(d) Offeror completed certification/fill-in required. The formal certif ication must be completed, signed and returned with the offeror’s bid, quotation, or proposal. The Government will not consider offers for award from offerors that do not provide the certif ication, and all such responses will be deemed ineligible for evaluation and award.

Certification

I hereby certify that if awarded the contract, [insert name of offeror] will comply with the limitations on subcontracting specified in this clause and in the resultant contract. I further certify that I am authorized to execute this certification on behalf of [insert name of offeror].

Printed Name of Signee: ___________

Printed Title of Signee: _____________

Signature: ____________

Date: ______________

Company Name and Address: _______________

(End of Clause)

C.4 VAAR 852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT

REQUESTS (NOV 2018)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

(1) Contract financing payment has the meaning given in FAR 32.001;

(2) Designated agency office means the office designated by the purchase order, agreement, or contract to first receive and review invoices. This office can be contractually designated as the receiving entity. This office may be different from the office issuing the payment;

(3) Electronic form means an automated system transmitting information electronically according to the accepted electronic data transmission methods and formats identif ied in paragraph (c) of this clause. Facsimile, email, and scanned documents are not acceptable electronic forms for submission of payment requests;

(4) Invoice payment has the meaning given in FAR 32.001; and

(5) Payment request means any request for contract f inancing payment or invoice payment submitted by the contractor under this contract.

(b) Electronic payment requests. Except as provided in paragraph (e) of this clause, the contractor shall submit payment requests in electronic form. Purchases paid with a Government-wide commercial purchase card are considered to be an electronic transaction for purposes of this rule, and therefore no additional electronic invoice submission is required.

(c) Data transmission. A contractor must ensure that the data transmission method and format are through one of the following:

(1) VA’s Electronic Invoice Presentment and Payment System at the current website address provided in the contract.

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

(d) Invoice requirements. Invoices shall comply with FAR 32.905.

(e) Exceptions. If, based on one of the circumstances in this paragraph (e), the Contracting Officer directs that payment requests be made by mail, the Contractor shall submit payment requests by mail through the United States Postal Service to the designated agency office.

Submission of payment requests by mail may be required for—

(1) Awards made to foreign vendors for work performed outside the United States;

(2) Classified contracts or purchases when electronic submission and processing of payment requests could compromise the safeguarding of classified or privacy information;

(3) Contracts awarded by contracting officers in the conduct of emergency operations, such as responses to national emergencies;

(4) Solicitations or contracts in which the designated agency office is a VA entity other than the VA Financial Services Center in Austin, Texas; or

(5) Solicitations or contracts in which the VA designated agency office does not have electronic invoicing capability as described above.

(End of Clause)

C.5 VAAR 852.246-71 REJECTED GOODS (OCT 2018)

(a) Supplies and equipment. Rejected goods will be held subject to Contractor’s order for not more than 15 days, after which the rejected merchandise will be returned to the Contractor’s address at the Contractor’s risk and expense. Expenses incident to the examination and testing of materials or supplies that have been rejected will be charged to the Contractor.

(b) Perishable supplies. The Contractor shall remove rejected perishable supplies within 48 hours after notice of rejection. Supplies determined to be unfit for human consumption will not be removed without permission of the local health authorities. Supplies not removed within the allowed time may be destroyed. The Department of Veterans Affairs will not be responsible for, nor pay for, products rejected. The Contractor will be liable for costs incident to examination of rejected products.

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C.6 VAAR 852.247-71 DELIVERY LOCATION (OCT 2018)

Shipment of deliverable items, other than reports, shall be to:

**Attn: Deliveries** All non-emergency requirements may be shipped through the address below. Should the offer choose to utilize this avenue of delivery, the package must be accompanied by a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS).

VA CARIBBEAN HEALTHCARE SYSTEM (VACHS)

VSS Logistics (VACHS-VSS LOGISTICS) 1250 Imeson Park Blvd Suite 213 Jacksonville, FL 32218

Point of Contact:

William R. Portis Material Handler VA Caribbean Healthcare System Jacksonville Fl. CCP (904)942-2942 Email:William.portis@va.gov

FOR EMERGENCIES OR IF THE CONTRACTOR WISHES TO SEND ITEMS DIRECTLY TO

THE SAN JUAN WAREHOUSE, PLEASE USE THE BELOW ADDRESS:

VA Caribbean Healthcare System Warehouse #35 Jose Tony Santana Ave Carolina, PR 00979.

Point of Contact:

Mr. Elliot Reyes Phone:787-641-7582 Ext. 128401 Email: elliot.reyes-hernandez@va.gov

Antonio Acosta Phone:939-539-7527 Email: Antonio.acosta-vazquez@va.gov

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C.7 VAAR 852.247-73 PACKING FOR DOMESTIC SHIPMENT (OCT 2018)

Material shall be packed for shipment in such a manner that will insure acceptance by common carriers and safe delivery at destination. Containers and closures shall comply with regulations of carriers as applicable to the mode of transportation.

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SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR

ATTACHMENTS

NO TEXT/INTENTIONALLY BLANK

SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

E.1 52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN

TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR

EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)

The Offeror shall not complete the representation at paragraph (d)(1) of 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 paragraph (c)(1) in the provision at 52.204–26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation, or in paragraph (v)(2)(i) of the provision at 52.212–3, Offeror Representations and Certif ications– Commercial Products and Commercial Services. The Offeror shall not complete the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it ‘‘does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services’’ in paragraph (c)(2) of the provision at 52.204–26, or in paragraph (v)(2)(ii) of the provision at 52.212–3.

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision—

Backhaul, covered telecommunications equipment or services, critical technology, interconnection arrangements, reasonable inquiry, roaming, and substantial or essential component have the meanings provided in the clause 52.204–25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(b) Prohibition. (1) 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. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to—

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(2) Section 889(a)(1)(B) 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, 2020, from entering into a contract or extending or renewing a contract with an entity that uses 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. This prohibition applies to the use of covered telecommunications equipment or services, regardless of whether that use is in performance of work under a Federal contract.

Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to—

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot 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) Representations. The Offeror represents that—

(1) 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. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(1) of this section if the Offeror responds “will’’ in paragraph (d)(1) of this section; and

(2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry, for purposes of this representation, the Offeror represents that—

It [ ] does, [ ] does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or use any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services.

The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(2) of this section if the Offeror responds “does’’ in paragraph (d)(2) of this section.

(e) Disclosures. (1) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded “will’’ in the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i) For covered equipment—

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identif ier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or a distributor, if known);

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand;

model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(ii) For covered services— https://www.sam.gov/

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the Product Service Code (PSC) of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(2) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded “does’’ in the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i) For covered equipment—

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identif ier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the OEM or a distributor, if known);

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand;

model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

(ii) For covered services—

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the PSC of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

E.2 ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—

COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

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 Veterans Affairs Caribbean Healthcare System located in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Period for acceptance of offers. The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer f irm 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 the Contract Specialist Edwin R. Correa, via email to edwin.correa1@va.gov , shall be received no later than

AUGUST 29, 2024, AT 12:00 PM EASTERN STANDARD TIME (EST).

The Contracting Specialist will issue a consolidated response via solicitation amendment.

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:

(a) Individuals. Signed by the individual.

(b) 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).”

(c) 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.

(d) 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.

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

(f) 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 AND SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS:

Quotes are due by the date and time set for the receipt of offers shown in Block 8 of the SF 1449 (page 1 of this document). One electronic copy of all items requested below shall be submitted to the Contract Specialist Edwin R. Correa, via email to edwin.correa1@va.gov.

https://vaww.aams.ecms.va.gov/AAMS_Production/DAV/8chvyybjydwgntvy/edwin.correa1@va.gov https://vaww.aams.ecms.va.gov/AAMS_Production/DAV/8chvyybjydwgntvy/edwin.correa1@va.gov.

The subject line of the email must read: 36C24824Q1478- Power Pro 6506. 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. (NOTE: Faxed quotes are NOT permitted under any circumstances.)

The following items must be submitted:

Volume 1 (PRICING):

1. SF1449 - f ill-in blocks 17a, 30b, 30c and sign 30a.

2. Completed Section B.1(1)(a) titled Contract Administration. (Include Contractor address and point of contact information)

3. Signed Amendment(s) (SF 30) OR completed ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF AMENDMENTS – (if applicable).

4. Completed Section B.2 SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES & PRICING.

5. Quoter shall describe their f irm’s ability to provide the products required in accordance with the Salient Characteristcs.

6. Quoter shall provide line items in the same format as Section B.2.

7. Included C.4 VAAR 852.219-76 Limitation of Subcontracting Certificate.

VOLUME 2 (TECHNICAL INFORMATION):

1. Shall include the following documentation:

a. Manufacturer’s Product Specification

b. Item breakdown of consumables, materials and equipment included (if applicable) with no cost.

c. Authorization letter from manufacturer to distribute or resell equipment (if applicable)

d. Self-certifying statement confirming ability to meet requirements

e. Delivery information

f. Warranty information.

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 information in accordance with the solicitation instructions may render a quote incomplete and ineligible for award.

FORMAT

a. 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.

b. 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.

c. Quoters, at the discretion of the Government, may be asked to provide information for clarif ication purposes regarding their proposals. Requests for clarif ication 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.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.

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.

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

End of Provision

E.3 EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL

SERVICES

EVALUATION PROCESS – In accordance with FAR 13 Simplif ied Acquisition Procedures, the Government will award a contract from this solicitation to the responsible quoter on a comparative basis whose quote conforms to the solicitation and represent the best overall value to the government.

(a) Basis for Award. The Government will issue a delivery order to the responsible quoter whose quotation conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered.

(b) The following factors shall be used to evaluate quotations:

(1) Technical

(2) Past Performance

(3) Price

(c) Evaluation Approach. The Government will evaluate quotations using the comparative evaluation process, where quotations will be compared to one another to determine which provides the best benefit to the Government. The Government reserves the right to consider a quotation other than the lowest price that provides additional benefit(s). Quotations may exceed minimum requirements of the solicitation. The Government reserves the right to select a quotation that provides benefit to the Government that exceeds the minimum requirements of the solicitation, but is not required to do so. Each response must meet the minimum requirements of the solicitation. The Government is not requesting or accepting alternate quotations. The evaluation will consider the following:

(1) Technical. The quotation will be evaluated to the extent to which it can meet and/or exceed the Government’s requirements, to include delivery and warranty, as outlined in the solicitation and based on the information requested in the instructions to quoters section of the solicitation.

(2) Past Performance. The past performance evaluation will assess the relative risks associated with a quoter’s likelihood of success in fulf illing the solicitation’s requirements as indicated by the quoter’s record of past performance. The past performance evaluation may be based on the contracting officer’s knowledge of and previous experience with the supply or service being acquired; customer surveys, and past performance questionnaire replies; Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) at http://www.cpars.gov/; or any other reasonable basis.

(3) Price. The Government will evaluate the price by adding the total of all line-item prices. The Total Evaluated Price will be that sum.

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E.4 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS—

COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (SEP 2023)

The Offeror shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the Offeror has completed the annual representations and certif ication 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 127, and the concern is identif ied by SBA or an approved third-party certif ier in accordance with 13 CFR 127.300. It automatically qualif ies 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…