Solicitation 36C25021Q0807-0004 Reissuance.pdf

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

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

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

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36C25021Q0807

36C25021Q0807-0004 REISSUED

07-30-2021 Issued

Brad Burhite 513-692-7340 09-07-2021

13:00 EDT

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 10 260 E. University Avenue Cincinnati OH 45219

X

541890

$16.5 Million

N/A

See PWS and PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

Network Contracting Office (NCO) 10 260 E. University Avenue Cincinnati OH 45219

FMS-VA-2(101)

Financial Services Center PO Box 149971 Austin TX 78714-9971

See CONTINUATION Page

The contractor shall provide all required labor, material, supplies, equipment, and supervision of contractor personnel necessary to provide static billboard services for Dayton VA Medical Center (VAMC) in accordance with the terms and Conditions established in the solicitation with anticipated fPerformance periods summarized as follows:

- Base Period (CLIN-0001): 09/20/2021 to 09/19/2022

- Option Period One (CLIN-1001): 09/20/2022 to 09/19/2023

- Option Period Two (CLIN-2001): 09/20/2023 to 09/19/2024

This solicitation shall be conducted in accordance with FAR Subpart 13.5 and is anticipated to result in the award

16.202 (Firm-Fixed Price Contracts).

See CONTINUATION Page

Subject to FAR 52.232-18 (Availability of Funds)

X 1

Bradley Burhite

09-02-2021 Reissued

36C25021Q0807-0004 - Reissuance

Table of Contents

SECTION A

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

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE (2 September 2021)

ITEM INFORMATION

B.3 PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT dated 2 September 2021

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

C.1 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT

STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 2021) (JUL 2020)

(DEVIATION)

C.2 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)

C.3 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000) ... 22

C.4 VAAR 852.212-70 PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES APPLICABLE TO VA

ACQUISITION OF COMMERCIAL ITEMS (APR 2020)

C.5 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

C.6 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT

2018)

C.7 52.227-17 RIGHTS IN DATA—SPECIAL WORKS (DEC 2007)

C.8 52.227-18 RIGHTS IN DATA—EXISTING WORKS (DEC 2007)

SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS

D.1 WAGE DETERMINATION (WD) 2015-4731 (R13) Montgomery County Ohio (see attached)

SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

E.1 52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS

AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (OCT 2020)

E.2 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JUN 2020) 37

E.3 52.212-2 EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2014)

E.3 52.212-2 (Addendum A) – Past Performance Questionnaire E.4 52.212-2 (Addendum B) – Statement of Department of Labor Wage Determination Compliance E.5 52.212-2 (Addendum C) – Statement of FAR 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting Compliance

E.6 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS—

COMMERCIAL ITEMS (FEB 2021) (JUL 2020) (DEVIATION)

E.7 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 36C250

Network Contracting Office (NCO) 10 260 E. University Avenue Cincinnati OH 45219

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

[X] 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party

3. INVOICES: Invoices shall be submitted in arrears:

a. Quarterly []

b. Semi-Annually []

c. Other [X] Monthly

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

Department of Veterans Affairs

FMS-VA-2(101)

Financial Services Center PO Box 149971 Austin TX 78714-9971

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

AMENDMENT NO DATE

36C25021Q0807-0001 06/23/2021 36C25021Q0807-0002 08/26/2021 36C25021Q0807-0003 08/31/2021 36C25021Q0807-0004 09/02/2021

B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE (2 September 2021)

ITEM INFORMATION

ITEM

NUMBER

DESCRIPTION OF

SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

12.00 MO $__________ $________

BASE PERIOD: The contractor shall provide all required labor, material, supplies, equipment and supervision of contractor personnel necessary to provide static billboard services for Dayton VA Medical Center in accordance with the PWS and the terms and conditions established in the contract. The price shall include up to six (6) static billboard design changes for all locations summarized as follows:

Dayton and Surrounding Areas:

Five (5) static billboards within 6 Miles of Wright-Patterson AFB Ohio Five (5) static billboards located in high traffic areas in Dayton, Ohio

Other Clinic Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) Areas:

One (1) static billboard located within 7 Miles of Middletown CBOC, Ohio One (1) static billboard located within 3 Miles of Lima CBOC, Ohio One (1) static billboard located within 3 Miles of Springfield CBOC, Ohio One (1) static billboard located within 3 Miles of Richmond CBOC, Indiana

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 09-20-2021 POP End: 09-19-2022

OPTION PERIOD ONE (1): The contractor shall provide all required labor, material, supplies, equipment and supervision of contractor personnel necessary to provide static billboard services for Dayton VA Medical Center in accordance with the PWS and the terms and conditions established in the contract. The price shall include up to six

(6) static billboard design changes for all locations summarized as follows:

One (1) static billboard located within 3 Miles of Lima CBOC, Ohio

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 09-20-2022 POP End: 09-19-2023

OPTION PERIOD TWO (2): The contractor shall provide all required labor, material, supplies, equipment and supervision of contractor personnel necessary to provide static billboard services for Dayton VA Medical Center in accordance with the PWS and the terms and conditions established in the contract. The price shall include up to six

(6) static billboard design changes for all locations summarized as follows:

One (1) static billboard located within 3 Miles of Lima CBOC, Ohio

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 09-20-2023 POP End: 09-19-2024

GRAND

TOTAL

B.3 PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT dated 2 September 2021

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

Static Billboard Advertising for Dayton VAMC

2 September 2021

Section 1: General Information

1.1 GENERAL. This is a non-personnel services contract in which the contractor shall provide static billboard advertising for Dayton VA Medical Center (VAMC) in Ohio. The government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items necessary to provide services as established in this Performance Work Statement (PWS).

1.2 BACKGROUND: The Dayton VA Medical Center has been advertising various events, awareness, education, and programming throughout the Dayton Ohio metropolitan area via a rotation of static billboards.

1.3 SCOPE SUMMARY: The contractor shall provide static billboard advertising via a rotation of static billboards that is solely organized and controlled by Dayton VA Medical Center Office of Public Affairs which shall include up to six (6) billboard design changes per year for Dayton VAMC and its Clinic Based Outpatient Centers (CBOCs) summarized as follows:

Dayton and Surrounding Areas:

Five (5) static billboards within 6 Miles of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Ohio

One (1) static billboard located within 7 Miles of CBOC in Middletown, Ohio One (1) static billboard located within 3 Miles of CBOC in Lima, Ohio One (1) static billboard located within 3 Miles of CBOC in Springfield, Ohio One (1) static billboard located within 3 Miles of CBOC in Richmond, Indiana

1.4 Period of Performance: The periods of performance for this requirement to include base and options are summarized as follows:

Base Period: 20 September 2021 to 19 September 2022 Option Period One (1): 20 September 2022 to 19 September 2023 Option Period Two (2): 20 September 2023 to 19 September 2024

1.4 Place(s) of Performance: The place of performance shall be at the contractor’s facility or contractor’s advertising at the locations specified herein summarized as follows:

Within 6 Miles of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (AFB) Ohio High Traffic Areas throughout the Dayton Ohio metropolitan area Within 7 Miles of Middletown CBOC, Ohio Within 3 Miles of Lima CBOC, Ohio Within 3 Miles of Springfield CBOC, Ohio

Within 3 Miles of Richmond CBOC, Indiana

1.5 Hours of Operation: Business hours of the Dayton VA Medical Center except for Federally recognized national holidays.

1.6 Work Schedule: All work shall be coordinated with the government project manager (PM) and if the PM has any or all questions concerning the requirements within the contract, the PM will consult with the Contracting Officer to avoid disruptions or conflicts between the government functions and the provision of service under this contract.

1.7 Type of Contract: The government will award a Firm Fixed Price contract.

1.8 Contract Changes: If the contractor receives a request from VA personnel directing or requesting work that the contractor believes is not within the terms of the PWS or the contract, then the contractor must notify the government PM and the Contracting Officer of the request.

The only person that has the authority to modify the terms of the contract or request work for which compensation will be provided is the Contracting Officer.

1.9 Invoicing: All invoices from the contractor shall be submitted electronically in accordance with VAAR Clause 852.232-72 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests.

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.

More information on the VA Financial Services Center is available at http://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp.

Section 2: Definitions & Acronyms

2.1 Definitions:

Contractor. A supplier or vendor awarded a contract to provide specific supplies or service to the government. The term used in this contract refers to the prime.

Contracting Officer (CO). A person with the authority to enter into, administers, and/or terminates contracts and makes related findings. The Contracting Officer is the only individual who has the authority to contractually bind the Government. The Contracting Officer may designate a Government employee to act as his authorized technical representative.

Project Manager (PM). The person designated as the authorized representative of the Contracting Officer acting within the limits of his/her authority. This individual shall not be authorized to award, agree to, or sign any contract or modification thereto, or in any way to obligate the payment of money by the Government. The PM advises the Contracting Officer on matters relating to this contract, verifies completion of the work, certifies invoices related to completed work, and ensures compliance with all provisions of the contract.

Corrective Action. Action taken by the contractor to correct a deficiency and identify the cause(s) of the deficiency.

2.2 Acronyms:

CO Contracting Officer PWS Performance Work Statement PM Project Manager VA Veterans Affairs

Section 3: Government Furnished Property, Equipment, and Services

3.1 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT/SUPPLIES.

3.1.1 The government will not be providing any government furnished equipment/supplies for this contract.

3.1.2 The government will provide the use of phone numbers provided by the Dayton VA to vendor for the use with Veteran Town Hall activities by way of VA form 0752 Confidentiality of Sensitive Information Non-Disclosure Agreement. The contractor shall adhere to all applicable Federal, State and Local laws, rules, regulations and procedures as required to perform services under this contract to include protection of patient personal information in accordance with the terms and conditions established in this contract.

3.2 CONTRACTOR USE OF VAMC EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES.

3.2.1 The contractor shall not utilize any VAMC equipment or supplies for this contract.

Section 4: Contractor Furnished Items and Services

The contractor shall provide all personnel necessary to assure that all services are in accordance with the contract and all applicable laws and regulations. The contractor shall ensure all work meets performance standards specified in this Performance Work Statement (PWS) and referenced documents.

Section 5: Specific Tasks

Standards: All digital media communication messages, content, and representation is fully controlled and managed by the Dayton VAMC Office of Public Affairs staff.

5.1 Performance Requirements Summary. The performance requirements are the thresholds of minimum acceptable levels of service critical to successful performance of this contract which are summarized as follows:

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY

Performance Objectives

Performance Standard Acceptable Quality

Level (AQL)

Method of Monitoring

1) Billboards Dayton within 3 miles of WPAFB

The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items necessary to provide five (5) static billboards for advertising within 6 miles of Wright‐Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB) in Ohio.

100% Compliance

The PM or government representative designated in writing by the CO will conduct random checks to ensure compliance with this performance standard.

2) Rotating High Traffic Areas in Dayton, Ohio

The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items necessary to provide five (5) static billboards for advertising in the high traffic areas in Dayton, Ohio.

100% Compliance

The PM or government representative designated in writing by the CO will conduct random checks to ensure compliance with this performance standard.

3) Billboards Dayton within 3 miles of CBOC in Middletown, Ohio

The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items necessary to provide one (1) static billboard for advertising within 7 miles of CBOC in Middletown, Ohio.

100% Compliance

The PM or government representative designated in writing by the CO will conduct random checks to ensure compliance with this performance standard.

4) Billboards Dayton within 3 miles of CBOC in Lima, Ohio

The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items necessary to provide one (1) static billboard for advertising within 3 miles of CBOC in Lima, Ohio.

100% Compliance

The PM or government representative designated in writing by the CO will conduct random checks to ensure compliance with this performance standard.

5) Billboards Dayton within 3 miles of CBOC in Springfield, Ohio

The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items necessary to provide one (1) static billboard for advertising within 3 miles of CBOC in Springfield, Ohio.

100% Compliance

The PM or government representative designated in writing by the CO will conduct random checks to ensure compliance with this performance standard.

6) Billboards Dayton within 3 miles of CBOC in Richmond, Indiana

The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items necessary to provide one (1) static billboard for advertising within 3 miles of CBOC in Richmond, Indiana.

100% Compliance

The PM or government representative designated in writing by the CO will conduct random checks to ensure compliance with this performance standard.

7) Invoicing Accuracy, Timeliness and Billing Errors

The contractor shall submit invoices in a timely manner for work performed on a monthly basis in the arrears not later than 2 weeks after performance in accordance with the PRICE/COST SCHEDULE, the PWS and the overall terms and conditions established in the contract.

98% The PM or government representative designated in writing by the CO will conduct random checks to ensure compliance with this performance standard.

8) Compliance with English Language Requirement

The contractor shall ensure that all employees are fully proficient in the English language at a level sufficient to seamlessly perform all services required in accordance with the terms and conditions of this contract.

100% Compliance

The PM or government representative designated in writing by the CO will conduct random checks to ensure compliance with this performance standard.

9) Compliance with FAR 52.219‐14 Limitations on Subcontracting Requirements

The contractor shall submit confirmation of compliance with the FAR 52.219‐14 ‐‐ Limitations on Subcontracting requirement that “at least 50 percent of the cost of contract performance incurred for personnel shall be expended for employees of the concern” as specified by the

100% Compliance

The Contracting Officer (CO) will conduct random compliance checks with the contractor as necessary.

Contracting Officer (CO) in writing within four (4) hours of request.

10) Compliance with DOL Wage Determination Labor Rate Requirement

The contractor shall submit confirmation of compliance with the current Department of Labor (DOL) wage determination (WD) hourly rate if requested by the Contracting Officer (CO) in writing within four (4) hours of request which may include an itemized list of the hourly rate being paid for all employees performing services under this contract.

100% Compliance

The Contracting Officer (CO) will conduct random compliance checks with the contractor as necessary.

NOTE: The performance of these requirements by contractor will be documented by the government in the CPARS system based on the contractor’s ability to comply with the terms and conditions established in the contract.

5.2 Contractor Personnel

5.2.1 The contractor or representative shall be available during normal duty hours to respond by telephone within thirty (30) minutes of notification by the PM and shall be available to meet with PM or designated representative within 2 hours after notification to discuss problem areas. After normal duty hours, the contractor or representative shall be available within 3 hours.

5.2.2 The contractor’s employees shall be fluent in English and shall be able to read, write, speak, understand and communicate effectively in English.

5.2.3 Prior to beginning performance under this contract, the contractor shall provide the following: Contact phone numbers and email addresses of employees who will provide services under this contract

5.2.4 The contractor shall notify the PM in writing whenever there is a change of personnel appointed to fulfill supervisory or shift leader function or when there is a planned absence of key personnel.

5.2.5 The contractor shall also be responsible for adhering to all requirements under the Privacy Act due to the possibility that confidential medical record information may be accessible and/or visible to contractor employees during performance of their daily duties. The contractor shall obtain a signed “Confidentiality Certificate” from each employee prior to allowing them to start work under this contract. The contractor shall keep a copy of confidentiality certificate on site for inspection purposes.

5.3 Building Security. Since there are no requirements for the contractor to be within the VAMC, there are no building requirement security measures necessary for this contract.

5.4 Safety. Since there are no requirements for the contractor to be within the VAMC, there are no building requirement safety measures necessary for this contract.

5.5 Interference to Normal Function. The contractor shall provide alternatives to performance of work with this contract if there are interruptions of their work at any time to avoid interference with delivering the tasks within this contract.

5.5 Damage and Equipment Loss. Since there is not equipment or supplies provided to the contractor this section is not applicable.

Section 6: Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan

To evaluate contractor performance and ensure quality of work provided by the contractor, the PM will conduct weekly meetings with the Contractor to assure all tasks are delivered in a timely manner as outlined in the contract.

6.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

6.1 General: To evaluate contractor performance and ensure quality of work provided by the contractor, the PM will conduct weekly meetings with the contractor to assure all tasks are delivered in a timely manner as outlined in the contract.

6.2 Quality Control: The contractor shall develop and maintain an effective quality control program to ensure services are performed in accordance with this PWS. The contractor shall identify and define the management concept for ensuring compliance with all contract requirements. The contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The contractor will have an on-going quality assurance and /or quality improvement program designed to objectively and systematically measure, assess, and improve performance to enhance patient care and all patient care services. The contractor’s quality control program is the means by which the contractor assures that all work complies with the requirement of the contract. The contractor shall provide a copy of the Quality Control Program (QCP) with their offeror as specified by the Contracting Officer and upon request thereafter. After acceptance of the quality control plan, the contractor shall immediately notify the contracting officer of any proposed changes to their quality control program and submit a change request in writing to the contracting officer. The contractor shall furnish copies of these records if requested by the Contracting Officer, COR, COTR and/or government representative(s) designated by the CO in writing. The contractor’s quality control program shall incorporate all items specified in the Performance Requirements Summary (PRS) of this PWS.

6.3 Quality Assurance. The government shall evaluate the contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan. This plan is primarily focused on what the government must do to ensure that the contractor has performed in accordance with the performance standards established in the PRS and the PWS. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and the minimum acceptable defect rate(s) which shall include but is not limited to the following:

6.3.1 Feedback from Veterans and their Families, Visitors, Volunteers and VA staff:

Feedback may be obtained from either the results of formal customer satisfaction surveys or from compliments/complaints. In order for complaints to be considered valid, the individual(s) filing the complaint must do so in writing using a locally modified version of VA Form 21-4138 (Statement In Support of Claim). Copies of this form will be available from the CO designated government representative(s) and the VAACC Volunteer Service Desk at the main entrance. The CO designated government representative(s) shall collect completed compliment/complaint forms as they are submitted and retain them as part of the government’s QA/QC file. Complaints shall be investigated by the CO designated government representative(s) and if found to be valid the contractor shall be notified and instructed to correct the cause of the complaint. The CO designated government representative(s) shall additionally document validated complaints on a QASP PRS checklist.

6.3.2 Random Monitoring/Surveillance: As stated in the performance standards of the QASP, the Quality Assurance Evaluators (QAEs) as assigned by the CO designated government representative will monitor the contractor’s performance under the contract against the PRS. QAEs will be familiar with the QASP prior to the beginning of monitoring performance and will only have authority to document performance and provide documentation to the COR for his/her review. Documentation of performance will be retained as part of the Government’s QA/QC file. The CO designated government representative(s) shall enter all results of monitoring on a QASP PRS checklist.

6.3.3 System Generated Reports: As stated in the performance standards of the QASP, the CO designated government representative(s) will receive notifications from VA TMS when an employee is due/overdue for training. The CO designated government representative(s) shall ensure that the contractor’s On-Site manager is aware that employees are due/overdue for training or prohibited from performing duties under the contract until the training is complete as appropriate. System generated reports will be retained as part of the Government’s QA/QC file. The CO designated government representative(s) shall enter all results of this monitoring on a QASP PRS checklist.

6.3.4 Notification from VA Police: As stated in the performance standards of the QASP, the CO designated government representative(s) will receive notifications from VA Police of any incident that leads to the generation of a police report of property damage, report of theft or the arrest of an employee of the contractor. The CO designated government representative(s) immediately notify the CO of the incident and appropriate contractual action will be taken. Notifications of these incidents will be retained as part of the government’s QA/QC file. The CO designated government representative(s) shall enter all results of this monitoring on QASP PRS checklist.

6.3.5 Documenting Performance: The government shall maintain a QA/QC file of the contractor’s performance under the contract documenting positive and negative performance. The CO designated government representative(s) shall quarterly (based on the Federal Fiscal Year) generate a report for both the CO and the contractor based on the QASP PRS checklist for the three months of the quarter. Any communications (except routine) between the government and the contractor shall be summarized and any actions taken by the Government that affect the contract during the reporting period shall additionally be included. Other performance related issues or miscellaneous item will be included in the quarterly report.

6.3.5.1 If the contractor’s performance for any PRS line item does not meet the PRS performance standard during a monitoring period, the CO designated government representative shall generate a Contract Discrepancy Report (CDR) and present it to the CO for issuance to the contractor as appropriate. The CDR(s) shall specify the nature of the discrepancy, if there are required corrected actions and the timeline for taking corrective actions. The contractor shall acknowledge receipt of the CDR in writing and develop a Corrective Action Plan (CAP) if required. The government shall review the contractor’s CAP to determine acceptability.

6.3.5.2 CDRs and CAPs will become part of the government’s QA/QC file and may form the basis for contractual actions by the CO if deemed necessary to correct the contractor’s performance under the contract.

6.3.6 QASP Review and Updates: Prior to the exercising of any contract option periods, the CO, CO designated government representative(s) and contractor shall review the QASP to determine if any changes to the QASP are needed. The government retains final authority on what is contained in the QASP.

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

FAR

Number

Title Date

52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE OCT 2018

52.204-18 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE

MAINTENANCE

AUG 2020

ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL

ITEMS

Clauses that are incorporated by reference (by Citation Number, Title, and Date), have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available.

The following clauses are incorporated into 52.212-4 as an addendum to this contract:

C.1 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]

[] (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.

[X] (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))

[X] (27) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755).

[] (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.

[] (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).

[X] (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:

[X] (1) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (AUG 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

[X] (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).

Employee Class Monetary Wage-Fringe Benefits

[] (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).

[X] (7) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (NOV 2020).

[X] (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) 52.222–26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016) (E.O. 11246).

(viii) 52.222–35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(ix) 52.222–36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020) (29 U.S.C. 793).

(x) 52.222–37, Employment Reports on Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(xi) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (DEC 2010) (E.O. 13496). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (f) of FAR clause 52.222-40.

(xii) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (AUG 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xiii)(A) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (OCT 2020) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

(B) Alternate I (MAR 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

(xiv) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment—Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xv) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services—Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xvi) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (OCT 2015) (E. O. 12989).

(xvii) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (NOV 2020).

(xviii) 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2017) (E.O. 13706).

(xix)(A) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (JAN 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

(B) Alternate I (JAN 2017) of 52.224-3.

(xx) 52.225–26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (OCT 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note).

(xxi) 52.226–6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (JUN 2020) (42 U.S.C. 1792). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6.

(xxii) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx. 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64.

(2) While not required, the Contractor may include in its subcontracts for commercial items a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations.

(End of Clause)

C.2 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)

The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 5 days.

(End of Clause)

C.3 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR

2000)

(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 5 days; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 10 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.

(b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause.

(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed three years.

(End of Clause)

C.4 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).