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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

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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

672-25-1-537-0005

36C24825Q0645 04-22-2025

Edwin R Correa 407-646-4145 04-29-2025

12:00 PM EDT

36C672 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8) VA Caribbean HCS (Admin Bldg) #10 Calle Casia Suite #5M559 San Juan PR 00921-3201

X 100

X

333924

900 Employees

N/A

X

VA CARIBBEAN HEALTHCARE SYSTEM (VACHS)

VSS Logistics(VACHS-VSS LOGISTICS) 1250 Imeson Park Blvd Suite 213 Jacksonville Fl 32215

36C672

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8) VA Caribbean HCS (Admin Bldg) #10 Calle Casia Suite #5M559 San Juan PR 00921-3201

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 Stock Picker Turret Truck (TSP 6500) for the Caribbean VA Healthcare System (VACHS), San Juan, PR.

Reference B.2 for Quote Items.

Reference C.2 for Delivery Instructions.

See CONTINUATION Page x X x 1

36C24825Q0645

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 FSS RFQ INTRODUCTORY LANGUAGE

C.2 VAAR 852.247-71 DELIVERY LOCATION (OCT 2018)

C.3 VAAR 852.247-73 PACKING FOR DOMESTIC SHIPMENT (OCT 2018)

C.4 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

C.5 VAAR 852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS (NOV

2018)

C.6 VAAR 852.246-71 REJECTED GOODS (OCT 2018)

SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS

SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

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

COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

E.2 52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS

AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)

E.3 VAAR 852.239-75 INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE (FEB 2023)

E.4 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB

1998)

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: Baryan Sierra-Pierluissi,baryan.sierra-pierluissi@va.gov Contract Specialist: Edwin R. Correa, Edwin.correa1@va.gov

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8) Caribbean Veterans Healthcare System, Admin Bldg 10 Casia Street, Suite #5M559 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 PAYMENTS

mailto:baryan.sierra-pierluissi@va.gov https://vaww.aams.ecms.va.gov/AAMS_Production/DAV/8chvyybjyd9gc1yy/Edwin.correa1@va.gov https://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp

i. Vendor Electronic Invoice Submission Methods:

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. 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/%20to http://www.x12.org/ https://vaww.aams.ecms.va.gov/AAMS_Production/DAV/8chvyybjyd9gc1yy/A.Registration@Tungsten-Network.com https://vaww.aams.ecms.va.gov/AAMS_Production/DAV/8chvyybjyd9gc1yy/vafsccshd@va.gov

B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

ITEM

NUMBER

DESCRIPTION OF

SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

1.00 EA __________________ __________________

TSP-6500 3,300 lb. Capacity, 48 Volt, Stockpicker, Turret Truck 48

Volts Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 04-30-2025 POP End: 07-29-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 333924 - Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 3930 - Warehouse Trucks and Tractors, Self-Propelled

BATTERY

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 04-30-2025 POP End: 07-29-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 333924 - Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing

CHARGER

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 04-30-2025 POP End: 07-29-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 333924 - Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing

1.00 DY __________________ __________________

Training (Onsite): Training must be completed before payment is processed.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 04-30-2025 POP End: 07-29-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 333924 - Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing

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

See B.2 90 DAYS ARO

MARK FOR: TBD

FOB: DESTINATION

B.4 SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS

This requirement is to provide a stock picker turret truck to the Carolina Warehouse Storage and Distribution Section of the Logistics Services of the VA Caribbean Healthcare System (VACHS). The quotation must meet the government's needs.

This equipment (CROWN TSP 6500) shall include the following items:

a) Quantity: One (1)

b) Fork Size: 2.25”x5.9” Telescopic

c) Fork Length: 42.0” Telescopic

d) Fork Spread: 30”

e) Overall Width: 57”

f) Load Capacity: 3,000lbs

g) Operator Compartment: 52” wide

h) Travel Alarm: Reverse

i) Paint: Beige/ Gray

j) Safety Harness: L/XL Safety Harness

k) Power: Electric 48 V

l) Speed Pivot: 180 Degree Rotation 6-10 seconds

m) Guidance System: Electronic Wire Guidance

n) InfoLink Ready System- 3” Display

o) Warning Device Light: Flashing LED-Amber

p) Accessory Cable: Positive/Negative 48V

q) Speed Pivot: 180 Degree Rotation 6-10 seconds

1. One Day Training

a) On-site: Training must be completed before payment is processed.

2. Battery:

a. 48 Volts

b. Amp Hour Capacity: 750

c. Battery weight: 3000lbs

3. Charger:

a. Line Voltage: 480 Volts

b. Phase: Three

c. Amp Hour Capacity: 700Amps

OR-

Similar:

4. CROWN TSP 6500

a. Model TSP 6500

b. Manufacturer: Crown Equipment Corporation

c. Load capacity: 3,300 lb.

d. Power: 48 Volts

e. Warranty: one year

2. Batteries

a. Model: 24-FLX700-31 (310B77P02T2-SBKN)

3. Chargers

a. Model: FS3-MP344-2 LEAD ACID 948V 1050Ah)

4. One Day Training Onsite: Training must be completed before payment is processed.

I. Manuals and other information:

a. The vendor shall provide to the POC all related manuals, specification sheets, instructions, and warranty information with the equipment/materials delivery.

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

C.1 FSS RFQ INTRODUCTORY LANGUAGE

The terms and conditions of the contractor's FSS contract (including any contract modifications) apply to all Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPA) and task or delivery orders issued under the contract as a result of this RFQ. When a lower price has been established, or when the delivery terms, FOB terms, or ordering requirements have been modified by the BPA or task/delivery order, those modified terms will apply to all purchases made pursuant to it and take precedence over the FSS contract. Any unique terms and conditions of a BPA or order issued under the contract that are not a part of the applicable FSS contract will govern. In the event of an inconsistency between the terms and conditions of a BPA or task/delivery order and the Contractor's FSS terms, other than those identified above, the terms of the FSS contract will take precedence.

C.2 VAAR 852.247-71 DELIVERY LOCATION (OCT 2018)

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

VA CARIBBEAN HEALTHCARE SYSTEM (VACHS)

VSS Logistics(VACHS-VSS LOGISTICS) 1250 Imeson Park Blvd Suite 213 Jacksonville Fl 32215

(End of Clause)

C.3 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.

(End of Clause)

C.4 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.5 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 identified 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 financing 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.6 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.

(End of Clause)

SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR

ATTACHMENTS

NO TEXT/INTENTIONALLY BLANK

SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

E.1 52.212-1 ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO

OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

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.

This solicitation uses the procedures of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services and FAR Part 8, Required Sources of Supplies and Services

Your quote must indicate that it is based upon all the terms and conditions of this RFQ and signed by an official authorized to bind the organization. In addition, it must contain a statement to the effect that the quoted price will be valid for a period of no less than 90 days from the date of receipt by the Government.

The Government will evaluate your quote in accordance with the evaluation criteria set forth within this RFQ.

This RFQ does not commit the Government to pay any of the costs associated with the preparation and submission of your quote. In addition, the Contracting Officer is the only individual authorized to legally commit the Government to the expenditure of public funds in connection with this requirement.

EVALUATION PROCEDURES AND AWARD

1.0 Evaluation Process and Basis for Award

1.1. In order for quotes to be considered acceptable and eligible for evaluation, they must be prepared in accordance with and in compliance with the instructions given in this RFQ and address all the requirements set forth within this solicitation.

1.2 The Government will evaluate quotes using the following procedure:

1.2.1 The Government will perform a best value comparative evaluation in accordance with FAR 8.405-1(c). The Government will compare quotes to one another to select the service that best benefits the Government by fulfilling the requirement. The evaluation of the requirements outlined in this request for quote will determine suitability.

1.2.2 Once one quotation/offer is found acceptable, a direct comparison of the quotation will be performed in a uniform and fair manner side by side to the remaining ones, rejects those that are unacceptable, and chooses the “best” one. The Government reserves the right to communicate with only those contractors quoting the best-suited service to address any remaining issues.

1.3 Award will be made based on price and other non-price factors, to the responsible Quoter whose quote, conforming to the solicitation, and which is most advantageous to the Government. Therefore, the Government reserves the right to select a response that provides benefit to the Government that exceeds the minimum but is not required to do so. Responses may exceed the requirements, but the government is not requesting or accepting alternate quotes; each response must respond to the solicitation requirement statement.

1.4 A single award will be made from this RFQ.

2.0 Evaluation Factors for Award:

2.1 Price (FACTOR 1): The government will evaluate the proposed price to determine if price is reasonable.

2.2 Past Performance (FACTOR 2): The Government will evaluate past performance to assess the likelihood of successful performance under the resulting order. The evaluation may include a review of information from sources such as the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS), System for Award Management (SAM), customer references, or other relevant data.

2.2.1 Offerors are encouraged to provide references for similar commodity purchases, including delivery order numbers, contract information, and point of contact. The government reserves the right to consider past performance information obtained from any available source.

2.3 Technical Capability (FACTOR 3): The Quotation will be evaluated to the extent to which it can meet and/or exceed the Government's requirement as outlined in the solicitation and the evaluation’s factors. At a minimum, the Technical Capability shall include the following:

2.3.1 Submit equipment literature. Ensure proposed equipment complies with all specifications listed in this RFQ.

2.3.2 Warranty Information.

3.0 QUOTE PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION. The quote shall be submitted no later than the date specified in this RFQ. Quotes received after the due date and time may not be considered. The Quoter shall submit one (1) PDF version of the quote, including price, technical, and past performance information. The quote shall be emailed to edwin.correa1@va,gov.

4.0 Contractors are reminded to complete VAAR 852.219-75, VA NOTICE OF

LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICES

AND CONSTRUCTION (JAN 2023) (DEVIATION). The Government will not consider offers for award from offerors that do not provide the certification, and all such responses will be deemed ineligible for evaluation and award.

5.0 To assure timely and equitable evaluation of quotes, prospective contractors (quoters) must follow the instructions contained herein. Quoters are required to meet all solicitation requirements. Quoter(s) must be registered and maintain an active registration in the System for Award Management (www.sam.gov) at the time of submission of quotes.

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

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

(End of Addendum to 52.212-1).

E.2 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 Certifications– 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 identifier, 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—

(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 https://www.sam.gov/ 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 identifier, 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.

(End of Provision)

E.3 VAAR 852.239-75 INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION

TECHNOLOGY ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE (FEB 2023)

(a) Any offeror responding to this solicitation must comply with established VA Information and Communication Technology (ICT) (formerly Electronic and Information (EIT)) accessibility standards. Information about Section 508 is available at http://www.section508.va.gov/.

(b) The Section 508 accessibility standards applicable to this solicitation are stated in the clause at 852.239–75, Information and Communication Technology Accessibility. In order to facilitate the Government’s determination whether proposed ICT supplies meet applicable Section 508 accessibility standards, offerors must submit appropriate VA Section 508 http://www.section508.va.gov/

Checklists, in accordance with the checklist completion instructions. The purpose of the checklists is to assist VA acquisition and program officials in determining whether proposed ICT supplies, or information, documentation and services conform to applicable Section 508 accessibility standards. The checklists allow offerors or developers to self-evaluate their supplies and document—in detail—whether they conform to a specific Section 508 accessibility standard, and any underway remediation efforts addressing conformance issues.

(c) Respondents to this solicitation must identify any exception to Section 508 requirements. If an offeror claims its supplies or services meet applicable Section 508 accessibility standards, and it is later determined by the Government, i.e., after award of a contract or order, that supplies or services delivered do not conform to the described accessibility standards, remediation of the supplies or services to the level of conformance specified in the contract will be the responsibility of the Contractor at its expense.

(End of Provision)

E.4 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY

REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

(End of Provision)

FAR

Number

Title Date

52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT NOV 2024

52.211-6 BRAND NAME OR EQUAL AUG 1999

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