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This document is a Request for Quote (RFQ) for Underground Fuel Storage Tank Inspection and Maintenance Services issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the John D. Dingell VA Medical Center in Detroit, Michigan. The solicitation seeks a contractor to perform quarterly and annual inspections, maintenance, calibration, and testing of six underground storage tank (UST) systems, with all work to comply with Michigan's Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) Underground Storage Tank Division requirements and Petroleum Equipment Institute's recommended practice RP900 national standard.
Key details include a mandatory site visit on May 1, 2025, at 9:00 AM EST, with attendance required for quote consideration. The contract period runs from May 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026, with four one-year option periods. The solicitation is set aside for small businesses, specifically targeting service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSB). Technical questions are due by May 7, 2025, and quotes must be submitted electronically by May 15, 2025, at 12:00 PM EDT. The contract will be awarded based on a comparative analysis of quotes, evaluating technical capability, past performance, and price to determine the best overall value to the government.
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36C25025Q0516
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1. REQUISITION NO.
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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
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DATED ________________________________. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION
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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)
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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
553-25-3-3102-0043 36C25025Q0516 04-23-2025 Morgan Stein 937-604-4838 05-15-2025 12:00
EDT
Morgan Stein Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 10 3140 Governor’s Place Blvd. Suite 210 Kettering
OH
45409-1337 X Y 237120 $45 Million N/A X 36C250 Department of Veterans Affairs Dayton VA Medical Center Network Contracting Office (NCO 10) 4100 West Third Street Dayton
OH
45428-9000 36C250 Network Contracting Office (NCO) 10 Department of Veterans Affairs Department of Veterans Affairs 3140 Governors Place Blvd. Suite 210 Kettering
OH
45409-1337
Department of Veterans Affairs Financial Services Center Invoices To Be Submitted Electronically https://www.ob10.com/us/en/veterans-affairs// Invoice Setup Info Phone
877 353 9791 512 460 5429 See CONTINUATION Page Request for Quote (RFQ) for Underground Fuel Storage Tank Inspections & Maintenance Services in accordance with the attached Statement of Work (SOW) and Price/Cost Schedule.
Contractor shall perform Underground Fuel Storage Tank (UST) Quarterly and Annual Inspections; including Maintenance, Calibration, and Testing of Six (6) UST Systems located at the John D. Dingell VA Medical Center. The contractor shall provide all necessary labor, tools, materials, equipment, and reports required.
Mandatory Site Visit 5/1/2025 @ 9AM Sharp - sign-up NLT 12PM NOON EST 4/30/2025 via email to Morgan.Stein@va.gov.
Technical questions due via email to Morgan.Stein@va.gov NLT 12 PM NOON EST May 7, 2025.
NO EXCEPTIONS/EXTENSIONS.
See CONTINUATION Page X X X Morgan Stein Contracting Officer Table of Contents
| SECTION A | 1 |
| A.1 SF 1449 SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES | 1 |
| SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS | 4 |
| B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA | 4 |
| B.2 Statement of Work | 5 |
| B.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE | 9 |
| ITEM INFORMATION | 9 |
| SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES | 17 |
| C.1 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2023) | 17 |
| C.2 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999) | 22 |
| C.3 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000) | 23 |
| C.4 52.237-3 CONTINUITY OF SERVICES (JAN 1991) | 23 |
| C.5 VAAR 852.201-70 CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (DEC 2022) | 24 |
| C.6 VAAR 852.203-70 COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING (MAY 2018) | 24 |
| C.7 VAAR 852.208-70 SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED AND VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS EVALUATION FACTORS—ORDERS OR BPAS (NOV 2022) | 24 |
| C.8 VAAR 852.208-71 SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED AND VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS EVALUATION FACTOR COMMITMENTS--ORDERS AND BPAS (NOV 2022) | 25 |
| C.9 VAAR 852.215-71 EVALUATION FACTOR COMMITMENTS (OCT 2019) | 25 |
| C.10 VAAR 852.223-71 SAFETY AND HEALTH (SEP 2019) | 25 |
| C.11 VAAR 852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS (NOV 2018) | 27 |
| C.12 VAAR 852.242-71 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER (OCT 2020) | 28 |
| C.13 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998) | 28 |
| C.14 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (JAN 2025) | 28 |
| SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS | 38 |
| SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS | 39 |
| E.1 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (SEP 2023) | 39 |
| E.3 52.204-20 PREDECESSOR OF OFFEROR (AUG 2020) | 47 |
| E.4 52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021) | 48 |
| E.5 52.204-29 FEDERAL ACQUISITION SUPPLY CHAIN SECURITY ACT ORDERS—REPRESENTATION AND DISCLOSURES (DEC 2023) | 50 |
| E.6 VAAR 852.239-75 INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE (FEB 2023) | 52 |
| E.7 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998) | 52 |
| E.8 52.212-2 EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2021) | 53 |
| E.9 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (MAY 2024) | 53 |
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 Morgan Stein Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 10 3140 Governor’s Place Blvd. Suite 210 Kettering OH 45409-1337
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] Quarterly with required completed Documentation & Reports |
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.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS: The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the Solicitation numbered and dated as follows:
| AMENDMENT NO |
| DATE |
B.2 Statement of Work Underground Storage Tanks – Inspection and Testing Maintenance Contract
SCOPE
VA Detroit is seeking a contractor to perform Underground (fuel) Storage Tank (UST) Quarterly, and Annual, Inspections, Maintenance and Testing of Six (6) UST Systems, located at the John D. Dingell VA Medical Center, Detroit, Michigan. The contractor shall provide all necessary labor, tools, materials, equipment, and reports required. All work shall be performed to comply with the State of Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, LARA, Underground Storage Tank Division requirements. All Periodic Inspections of UST systems shall also comply with Petroleum Equipment Institutes recommended practice RP900 national standard.
CERTIFICATIONS
The selected Contractor shall be the certifies UST Class A/B Operator from the State of Michigan LARA for the John D. Dingell VA Medical Center. Contractor shall have Technician Certifications for TLS-300 and TLS-350 appropriate for working on the Veeder Root Leak Detection and Automatic Tank Gauge (ATG) system. Contractor shall have OSHA certifications related to Confined Spaces (Supervisor, Attendant, and Entrant), and provide a Certified Confined space Supervisor, Confined space attendant, and Confined space entrant, during each quarterly and annual inspection event.
WORK REQUIRED
General:
Perform all work without disruption to Medical Center operations. Normal administrative hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday (Excluding Federal Holidays). Normal working hours shall be between 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Authorization to work other than normal working hours will be requested in advance for evaluation and approval by the COR and Contracting Officer.
Annually: (Due on or around 5/14/2025) Contractor shall perform Annual Inspections, Maintenance and Testing of Six (6) USTs. This is in addition to the Quarterly requirement. Contractor shall schedule the Annual inspection with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) 48 hours in advance. On the days of inspection, the Contractor shall check in, and check out, with the COR on site. The Annual Inspections, Maintenance, and Testing shall include Annual Inspections, Maintenance, and Testing and shall be documented on RP900, (Appendix A forms).
The Annual Inspections, Maintenance, and Testing shall include the following:
1. Contractor shall perform inspection and certification of the proper operation of all Automatic Tank Gauge Certification (ATG). Contractor shall perform annual UST System Inspections per attached Appendix A forms, Annual Underground Storage System Inspection Checklist (See Appendix A PEI RP 900 Annual Underground Storage System Inspection Checklist)
a. Test Probe and Floats to ensure they are in good condition and move freely.
i. Provide maintenance as necessary.
b. Test Functionality of ATG probe.
c. Verify functionality of the ATG probe.
i. Contractor shall test the fluid volume by dipping the tanks and comparing results with the ATG value.
d. Test single walled spill containment manhole/bucket tightness by performing hydrostatic tests for one hour.
e. Test Overfill protection flapper devices (no ball float valves).
i. Provide written documentation, verifying, at a minimum, that the overfill prevention equipment installed is set to activate at the correct level and will activate when a regulated substance reaches that level, in accordance with section 280.20 (c).
f. Test overfill alarm.
i. Provide written documentation, verifying, at a minimum, that the overfill prevention equipment installed is set to activate at the correct level and will activate when a regulated substance reaches that level, in accordance with section 280.20 (c).
g. Calibrate Leak Detection System.
i. Contractor shall perform maintenance to the Veeder-root system by calibrating the ATG probe and tank levels,
ii. calibrating the Veeder-root tank tightness testing function (tanks 1-6),
iii. calibrating the Veeder-root line tightness testing function (tanks 1-4), and
iv. calibrating the Veeder-root leak detection sensor equipment to alarm at correct level.
h. Inspect ATG Consoles and make any necessary repairs.
i. There are three ATG Veeder-root Consoles.
i. Perform Line tightness testing at tanks 5 and 6 through use of mechanical piping alterations to install gauges, pump connections, and other items needed to perform the test.
i. Performance of Line tightness at tanks 1,2,3,and 4 can be performed through the calibrated Veeder-root line tightness test function.
1. (Lines from tanks 1-4 are double walled and protected by leak detection equipment.)
j. Inspect under pump check valve at Tank 5 (Safe Suction system).
k. Perform Tank tightness testing at tanks 1,2,3,4, 5 and 6 through the Veeder-root leak detection system after Veeder-root system calibration.
i. Document results.
2. Contractor shall perform annual Submersible Turbine Pump (STP) Inspections and complete the Appendix A Form for Annual STP Inspection Checklist (See Appendix A PEI RP 900 STP Checklist).
3. Contractor shall perform annual Dispenser Inspection and complete the Appendix A Annual Dispenser Inspection Checklist (See Appendix A Annual Dispenser Inspection Checklist)
4. Contractor shall perform annual Fill Containment Sump Inspection and complete the Appendix A Annual Fill Containment Sump Inspection Checklist (See Appendix A Annual Fill Containment Sump Inspection Checklist)
5. Contractor shall perform annual Leak Detection Device Inspection and complete the Appendix A Annual Leak Detection Device Inspection Checklist (See Appendix A Annual Leak Detection Device Inspection Checklist)
6. Contractor shall test Fuel Oil in all 6 tanks. (Due on or around 1/10/2026)
a. Testing data and analysis shall determine the following:
Quarterly:
Contractor shall perform Quarterly Inspections, Maintenance and Testing of Six (6) USTs. Contractor shall schedule the Quarterly inspection with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), at minimum, 48 hours in advance. On the day of inspection, the Contractor shall check in, and check out, with the COR on site. The Quarterly Inspections, Maintenance, and Testing shall include Quarterly Inspections, Maintenance, and Testing and shall be documented on the LARA form BFS-4027 version 9/23/2024 (See attached Appendix A.) In addition to the Quarterly submission of the LARA form BFS-4027, the Contractor shall provide a completed Quarterly Underground Storage System Inspection Checklist per RP900, Appendix A [refer to appendix A of this contract for all required forms].
The Quarterly Inspections, Maintenance, and Testing shall include the following:
1. Contractor shall Verify proper tank registration, including proper certificate posting.
2. Contractor shall Verify the functional status of release detection equipment including reviewing alarm history reports for the previous month and checking that each alarm condition was documented and responded to appropriately.
a. A copy of the alarm history report or log, along with documentation describing action taken in response to any alarm (s) shall be attached to the monthly report.
3. Contractor shall inspect for the presence of product, water, or debris in the spill containers and verify the functional status of leak prevention equipment, such as spill and overflow detection.
a. Contractor shall provide maintenance to remove any product, water, or debris in the spill containers in addition to verifying the functional status of leak prevention equipment and overflow detection.
4. Contractor shall Inspect for the presence of product, water, or debris in under dispenser containment areas and STP containment sumps, and check that the monitoring equipment in these containment areas is located in the proper position to detect a leak at the earliest possible opportunity.
a. Contractor shall provide maintenance to remove any product, water, or debris in the under dispenser containment area and STP containment sumps in addition to verifying the functional status of leak prevention equipment.
b. Contractor shall be utilize confined space equipment to safely enter the STP containment sumps during inspection, maintenance, and testing.
5. Contractor shall verify that any required testing, monitoring, or periodic inspections of the UST systems have been completed, including documentation of the dates of those activities occurred. (i.e.: Impact/fire safety valve, mechanical leak detector, annual piping testing, etc.)
6. Contractor shall verify the presence of all required records necessary to substantiate operational compliance.
7. Contractor shall provide notice to the Detroit VA Medical Center’s Class A Operator, and the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), of any deficiencies or noncompliance with any of the above items and any recommendations made to remedy any deficiencies or noncompliance discovered during the quarterly and or annual inspections/ maintenance being performed, including any prior recommendations that have not been addressed within 60 days or another time frame determined by the department.
B.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE
ITEM INFORMATION
| ITEM NUMBER |
| DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES |
| QUANTITY |
| UNIT |
| UNIT PRICE |
| AMOUNT |
| 12.00 |
| Mo |
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
Detroit Underground Fuel Storage Tank Inspections; including Maintenance, Calibration, and Testing of Six (6) Underground Storage Tank Systems.
Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 05-01-2025 POP End: 04-30-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 237120 - Oil and Gas Pipeline and Related Structures Construction PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: F109 - Environmental Systems Protection - Leaking Underground Storage Tank Support
0001AA
| 1.00 |
| JB |
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
Annual & Quarter 1 Inspection
POP Begin: 05-01-2025 POP End: 04-30-2026
PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: F109 - Environmental Systems Protection - Leaking Underground Storage Tank Support
0001AB
| 1.00 |
| JB |
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
Quarter 2 Inspection
POP Begin: 05-01-2025 POP End: 04-30-2026
PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: F109 - Environmental Systems Protection - Leaking Underground Storage Tank Support
0001AC
| 1.00 |
| JB |
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
Quarter 3 Inspection
POP Begin: 05-01-2025 POP End: 04-30-2026
PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: F109 - Environmental Systems Protection - Leaking Underground Storage Tank Support
0001AD
| 1.00 |
| JB |
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
Quarter 4 Inspection
POP Begin: 05-01-2025 POP End: 04-30-2026
PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: F109 - Environmental Systems Protection - Leaking Underground Storage Tank Support
| 12.00 |
| Mo |
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
Detroit Underground Fuel Storage Tank Inspections; including Maintenance, Calibration, and Testing of Six (6) Underground Storage Tank Systems.
Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 05-01-2026 POP End: 04-30-2027
PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: F109 - Environmental Systems Protection - Leaking Underground Storage Tank Support
1001AA
| 1.00 |
| JB |
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
Annual & Quarter 1 Inspection
POP Begin: 05-01-2026 POP End: 04-30-2027
PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: F109 - Environmental Systems Protection - Leaking Underground Storage Tank Support
1001AB
| 1.00 |
| JB |
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
Quarter 2 Inspection
POP Begin: 05-01-2026 POP End: 04-30-2027
PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: F109 - Environmental Systems Protection - Leaking Underground Storage Tank Support
1001AC
| 1.00 |
| JB |
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
Quarter 3 Inspection
POP Begin: 05-01-2026 POP End: 04-30-2027
PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: F109 - Environmental Systems Protection - Leaking Underground Storage Tank Support
1001AD
| 1.00 |
| JB |
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
Quarter 4 Inspection
POP Begin: 05-01-2026 POP End: 04-30-2027
PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: F109 - Environmental Systems Protection - Leaking Underground Storage Tank Support
| 12.00 |
| Mo |
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
Detroit Underground Fuel Storage Tank Inspections; including Maintenance, Calibration, and Testing of Six (6) Underground Storage Tank Systems.
Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 05-01-2027 POP End: 04-30-2028
PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: F109 - Environmental Systems Protection - Leaking Underground Storage Tank Support
2001AA
| 1.00 |
| JB |
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
Annual & Quarter 1 Inspection
POP Begin: 05-01-2027 POP End: 04-30-2028
PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: F109 - Environmental Systems Protection - Leaking Underground Storage Tank Support
2001AB
| 1.00 |
| JB |
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
Quarter 2 Inspection
POP Begin: 05-01-2027 POP End: 04-30-2028
PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: F109 - Environmental Systems Protection - Leaking Underground Storage Tank Support
2001AC
| 1.00 |
| JB |
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
Quarter 3 Inspection
POP Begin: 05-01-2027 POP End: 04-30-2028
PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: F109 - Environmental Systems Protection - Leaking Underground Storage Tank Support
2001AD
| 1.00 |
| JB |
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
Quarter 4 Inspection
POP Begin: 05-01-2027 POP End: 04-30-2028
PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: F109 - Environmental Systems Protection - Leaking Underground Storage Tank Support
| 12.00 |
| Mo |
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
Detroit Underground Fuel Storage Tank Inspections; including Maintenance, Calibration, and Testing of Six (6) Underground Storage Tank Systems.
Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 05-01-2028 POP End: 04-30-2029
PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: F109 - Environmental Systems Protection - Leaking Underground Storage Tank Support
3001AA
| 1.00 |
| JB |
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
Annual & Quarter 1 Inspection
POP Begin: 05-01-2028 POP End: 04-30-2029
PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: F109 - Environmental Systems Protection - Leaking Underground Storage Tank Support
3001AB
| 1.00 |
| JB |
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
Quarter 2 Inspection
POP Begin: 05-01-2028 POP End: 04-30-2029
PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: F109 - Environmental Systems Protection - Leaking Underground Storage Tank Support
3001AC
| 1.00 |
| JB |
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
Quarter 3 Inspection
POP Begin: 05-01-2028 POP End: 04-30-2029
PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: F109 - Environmental Systems Protection - Leaking Underground Storage Tank Support
3001AD
| 1.00 |
| JB |
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
Quarter 4 Inspection
POP Begin: 05-01-2028 POP End: 04-30-2029
PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: F109 - Environmental Systems Protection - Leaking Underground Storage Tank Support
| 12.00 |
| Mo |
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
Detroit Underground Fuel Storage Tank Inspections; including Maintenance, Calibration, and Testing of Six (6) Underground Storage Tank Systems.
Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 05-01-2029 POP End: 04-30-2030
PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: F109 - Environmental Systems Protection - Leaking Underground Storage Tank Support
4001AA
| 1.00 |
| JB |
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
Annual & Quarter 1 Inspection
POP Begin: 05-01-2029 POP End: 04-30-2030
PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: F109 - Environmental Systems Protection - Leaking Underground Storage Tank Support
4001AB
| 1.00 |
| JB |
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
Quarter 2 Inspection
POP Begin: 05-01-2029 POP End: 04-30-2030
PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: F109 - Environmental Systems Protection - Leaking Underground Storage Tank Support
4001AC
| 1.00 |
| JB |
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
Quarter 3 Inspection
POP Begin: 05-01-2029 POP End: 04-30-2030
PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: F109 - Environmental Systems Protection - Leaking Underground Storage Tank Support
4001AD
| 1.00 |
| JB |
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
Quarter 4 Inspection
POP Begin: 05-01-2029 POP End: 04-30-2030
PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: F109 - Environmental Systems Protection - Leaking Underground Storage Tank Support
| GRAND TOTAL |
| __________________ |
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SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES
C.1 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2023)
(a) Inspection/Acceptance. The Contractor shall only tender for acceptance those items that conform to the requirements of this contract. The Government reserves the right to inspect or test any supplies or services that have been tendered for acceptance. The Government may require repair or replacement of nonconforming supplies or reperformance of nonconforming services at no increase in contract price. If repair/replacement or reperformance will not correct the defects or is not possible, the Government may seek an equitable price reduction or adequate consideration for acceptance of nonconforming supplies or services. The Government must exercise its post-acceptance rights—
(1) Within a reasonable time after the defect was discovered or should have been discovered; and
(2) Before any substantial change occurs in the condition of the item, unless the change is due to the defect in the item.
(b) Assignment. The Contractor or its assignee may assign its rights to receive payment due as a result of performance of this contract to a bank, trust company, or other financing institution, including any Federal lending agency in accordance with the Assignment of Claims Act (31 U.S.C. 3727). However, when a third party makes payment (e.g., use of the Governmentwide commercial purchase card), the Contractor may not assign its rights to receive payment under this contract.
(c) Changes. Changes in the terms and conditions of this contract may be made only by written agreement of the parties.
(d) Disputes. This contract is subject to 41 U.S.C. chapter 71, Contract Disputes. Failure of the parties to this contract to reach agreement on any request for equitable adjustment, claim, appeal or action arising under or relating to this contract shall be a dispute to be resolved in accordance with the clause at Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.233-1, Disputes, which is incorporated herein by reference. The Contractor shall proceed diligently with performance of this contract, pending final resolution of any dispute arising under the contract.
(e) Definitions. The clause at FAR 52.202-1, Definitions, is incorporated herein by reference.
(f) Excusable delays. The Contractor shall be liable for default unless nonperformance is caused by an occurrence beyond the reasonable control of the Contractor and without its fault or negligence such as, acts of God or the public enemy, acts of the Government in either its sovereign or contractual capacity, fires, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, strikes, unusually severe weather, and delays of common carriers. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing as soon as it is reasonably possible after the commencement of any excusable delay, setting forth the full particulars in connection therewith, shall remedy such occurrence with all reasonable dispatch, and shall promptly give written notice to the Contracting Officer of the cessation of such occurrence.
(g) Invoice.
(1) The Contractor shall submit an original invoice and three copies (or electronic invoice, if authorized) to the address designated in the contract to receive invoices. An invoice must include—
(i) Name and address of the Contractor;
(ii) Invoice date and number;
(iii) Contract number, line item number and, if applicable, the order number;
(iv) Description, quantity, unit of measure, unit price and extended price of the items delivered;
(v) Shipping number and date of shipment, including the bill of lading number and weight of shipment if shipped on Government bill of lading;
(vi) Terms of any discount for prompt payment offered;
(vii) Name and address of official to whom payment is to be sent;
(viii) Name, title, and phone number of person to notify in event of defective invoice; and
(ix) Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN). The Contractor shall include its TIN on the invoice only if required elsewhere in this contract.
(x) Electronic funds transfer (EFT) banking information.
(A) The Contractor shall include EFT banking information on the invoice only if required elsewhere in this contract.
(B) If EFT banking information is not required to be on the invoice, in order for the invoice to be a proper invoice, the Contractor shall have submitted correct EFT banking information in accordance with the applicable solicitation provision, contract clause (e.g., 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management, or 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Other Than System for Award Management), or applicable agency procedures.
(C) EFT banking information is not required if the Government waived the requirement to pay by EFT.
(2) Invoices will be handled in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C. 3903) and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR part 1315.
(h) Patent indemnity. The Contractor shall indemnify the Government and its officers, employees and agents against liability, including costs, for actual or alleged direct or contributory infringement of, or inducement to infringe, any United States or foreign patent, trademark or copyright, arising out of the performance of this contract, provided the Contractor is reasonably notified of such claims and proceedings.
(i) Payment.—
(1) Items accepted. Payment shall be made for items accepted by the Government that have been delivered to the delivery destinations set forth in this contract.
(2) Prompt payment. The Government will make payment in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C. 3903) and prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR part 1315.
(3) Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). If the Government makes payment by EFT, see 52.212-5(b) for the appropriate EFT clause.
(4) Discount. In connection with any discount offered for early payment, time shall be computed from the date of the invoice. For the purpose of computing the discount earned, payment shall be considered to have been made on the date which appears on the payment check or the specified payment date if an electronic funds transfer payment is made.
(5) Overpayments. If the Contractor becomes aware of a duplicate contract financing or invoice payment or that the Government has otherwise overpaid on a contract financing or invoice payment, the Contractor shall—
(i) Remit the overpayment amount to the payment office cited in the contract along with a description of the overpayment including the—
(A) Circumstances of the overpayment (e.g., duplicate payment, erroneous payment, liquidation errors, date(s) of overpayment);
(B) Affected contract number and delivery order number, if applicable;
(C) Affected line item or subline item, if applicable; and
(D) Contractor point of contact.
(ii) Provide a copy of the remittance and supporting documentation to the Contracting Officer.
(6) Interest.
(i) All amounts that become payable by the Contractor to the Government under this contract shall bear simple interest from the date due until paid unless paid within 30 days of becoming due. The interest rate shall be the interest rate established by the Secretary of the Treasury as provided in 41 U.S.C. 7109, which is applicable to the period in which the amount becomes due, as provided in (i)(6)(v) of this clause, and then at the rate applicable for each six-month period as fixed by the Secretary until the amount is paid.
(ii) The Government may issue a demand for payment to the Contractor upon finding a debt is due under the contract.
(iii) Final decisions. The Contracting Officer will issue a final decision as required by 33.211 if—
(A) The Contracting Officer and the Contractor are unable to reach agreement on the existence or amount of a debt within 30 days;
(B) The Contractor fails to liquidate a debt previously demanded by the Contracting Officer within the timeline specified in the demand for payment unless the amounts were not repaid because the Contractor has requested an installment payment agreement; or
(C) The Contractor requests a deferment of collection on a debt previously demanded by the Contracting Officer (see 32.607-2).
(iv) If a demand for payment was previously issued for the debt, the demand for payment included in the final decision shall identify the same due date as the original demand for payment.
(v) Amounts shall be due at the earliest of the following dates:
(A) The date fixed under this contract.
(B) The date of the first written demand for payment, including any demand for payment resulting from a default termination.
(vi) The interest charge shall be computed for the actual number of calendar days involved beginning on the due date and ending on—
(A) The date on which the designated office receives payment from the Contractor;
(B) The date of issuance of a Government check to the Contractor from which an amount otherwise payable has been withheld as a credit against the contract debt; or
(C) The date on which an amount withheld and applied to the contract debt would otherwise have become payable to the Contractor.
(vii) The interest charge made under this clause may be reduced under the procedures prescribed in FAR 32.608-2 in effect on the date of this contract.
(j) Risk of loss. Unless the contract specifically provides otherwise, risk of loss or damage to the supplies provided under this contract shall remain with the Contractor until, and shall pass to the Government upon:
(1) Delivery of the supplies to a carrier, if transportation is f.o.b. origin; or
(2) Delivery of the supplies to the Government at the destination specified in the contract, if transportation is f.o.b. destination.
(k) Taxes. The contract price includes all applicable Federal, State, and local taxes and duties.
(l) Termination for the Government's convenience. The Government reserves the right to terminate this contract, or any part hereof, for its sole convenience. In the event of such termination, the Contractor shall immediately stop all work hereunder and shall immediately cause any and all of its suppliers and subcontractors to cease work. Subject to the terms of this contract, the Contractor shall be paid a percentage of the contract price reflecting the percentage of the work performed prior to the notice of termination, plus reasonable charges the Contractor can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Government using its standard record keeping system, have resulted from the termination. The Contractor shall not be required to comply with the cost accounting standards or contract cost principles for this purpose. This paragraph does not give the Government any right to audit the Contractor's records. The Contractor shall not be paid for any work performed or costs incurred which reasonably could have been avoided.
(m) Termination for cause. The Government may terminate this contract, or any part hereof, for cause in the event of any default by the Contractor, or if the Contractor fails to comply with any contract terms and conditions, or fails to provide the Government, upon request, with adequate assurances of future performance. In the event of termination for cause, the Government shall not be liable to the Contractor for any amount for supplies or services not accepted, and the Contractor shall be liable to the Government for any and all rights and remedies provided by law. If it is determined that the Government improperly terminated this contract for default, such termination shall be deemed a termination for convenience.
(n) Title. Unless specified elsewhere in this contract, title to items furnished under this contract shall pass to the Government upon acceptance, regardless of when or where the Government takes physical possession.
(o) Warranty. The Contractor warrants and implies that the items delivered hereunder are merchantable and fit for use for the particular purpose described in this contract.
(p) Limitation of liability. Except as otherwise provided by an express warranty, the Contractor will not be liable to the Government for consequential damages resulting from any defect or deficiencies in accepted items.
(q) Other compliances. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State and local laws, executive orders, rules and regulations applicable to its performance under this contract.
(r) Compliance with laws unique to Government contracts. The Contractor agrees to comply with 31 U.S.C. 1352 relating to limitations on the use of appropriated funds to influence certain Federal contracts; 18 U.S.C. 431 relating to officials not to benefit; 40 U.S.C. chapter 37, Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards; 41 U.S.C. chapter 87, Kickbacks; 49 U.S.C. 40118, Fly American; and 41 U.S.C. chapter 21 relating to procurement integrity.
(s) Order of precedence. Any inconsistencies in this solicitation or contract shall be resolved by giving precedence in the following order:
(1) The schedule of supplies/services.
(2) The Assignments, Disputes, Payments, Invoice, Other Compliances, Compliance with Laws Unique to Government Contracts, and Unauthorized Obligations paragraphs of this clause;
(3) The clause at 52.212-5.
(4) Addenda to this solicitation or contract, including any license agreements for computer software.
(5) Solicitation provisions if this is a solicitation.
(6) Other paragraphs of this clause.
(7) The Standard Form 1449.
(8) Other documents, exhibits, and attachments
(9) The specification.
(t) [Reserved]
(u) Unauthorized Obligations.
(1) Except as stated in paragraph (u)(2) of this clause, when any supply or service acquired under this contract is subject to any End User License Agreement (EULA), Terms of Service (TOS), or similar legal instrument or agreement, that includes any clause requiring the Government to indemnify the Contractor or any person or entity for damages, costs, fees, or any other loss or liability that would create an Anti-Deficiency Act violation (31 U.S.C. 1341), the following shall govern:
(i) Any such clause is unenforceable against the Government.
(ii) Neither the Government nor any Government authorized end user shall be deemed to have agreed to such clause by virtue of it appearing in the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement. If the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement is invoked through an “I agree” click box or other comparable mechanism (e.g., “click-wrap” or “browse-wrap” agreements), execution does not bind the Government or any Government authorized end user to such clause.
(iii) Any such clause is deemed to be stricken from the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement.
(2) Paragraph (u)(1) of this clause does not apply to indemnification by the Government that is expressly authorized by statute and specifically authorized under applicable agency regulations and procedures.
(v) Incorporation by reference. The Contractor’s representations and certifications, including those completed electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM), are incorporated by reference into the contract.
(End of Clause) ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES 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.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 15 days.
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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 15 days; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 30 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 five (5) years.
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C.4 52.237-3 CONTINUITY OF SERVICES (JAN 1991)
(a) The Contractor recognizes that the services under this contract are vital to the Government and must be continued without interruption and that, upon contract expiration, a successor, either the Government or another contractor, may continue them. The Contractor agrees to (1) furnish phase-in training and (2) exercise its best efforts and cooperation to effect an orderly and efficient transition to a successor.
(b) The Contractor shall, upon the Contracting Officer's written notice, (1) furnish phase-in, phase-out services for up to 90 days after this contract expires and (2) negotiate in good faith a plan with a successor to determine the nature and extent of phase-in, phase-out services required. The plan shall specify a training program and a date for transferring responsibilities for each division of work described in the plan, and shall be subject to the Contracting Officer's approval. The Contractor shall provide sufficient experienced personnel during the phase-in, phase-out period to ensure that the services called for by this contract are maintained at the required level of proficiency.
(c) The Contractor shall allow as many personnel as practicable to remain on the job to help the successor maintain the continuity and consistency of the services required by this contract. The Contractor also shall disclose necessary personnel records and allow the successor to conduct on-site interviews with these employees. If selected employees are agreeable to the change, the Contractor shall release them at a mutually agreeable date and negotiate transfer of their earned fringe benefits to the successor.
(d) The Contractor shall be reimbursed for all reasonable phase-in, phase-out costs (i.e., costs incurred within the agreed period after contract expiration that result from phase-in, phase-out operations) and a fee (profit) not to exceed a pro rata portion of the fee (profit) under this contract.
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C.5 VAAR 852.201-70 CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (DEC 2022)
The Contracting Officer reserves the right to designate representatives to act for him/her in furnishing technical guidance and advice or generally monitor the work to be performed under this contract. Such designation will be in writing and will define the scope and limitation of the designee’s authority. A copy of the designation letter shall be furnished to the Contractor.
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C.6 VAAR 852.203-70 COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING (MAY 2018)
The Contractor shall not make reference in its commercial advertising to Department of Veterans Affairs contracts in a manner that states or implies the Department of Veterans Affairs approves or endorses the Contractor’s products or services or considers the Contractor’s products or services superior to other products or services.
(End of Clause) C.7 VAAR 852.208-70 SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED AND VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS EVALUATION FACTORS—ORDERS OR BPAS (NOV 2022)
(a) In an effort to increase contracting opportunities for Veterans, depending on the evaluation factors included in the solicitation, VA will evaluate responses received based on the schedule Contractor’s VIP-verified service-disabled veteran-owned small business/veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB/VOSB) status; and/or their proposed use of VIP-listed SDVOSB/VOSB as subcontractors or teaming partners.
(b) To receive credit under this clause a contractor or subcontractor must be listed, at time of submission of offer/quotes and at time of award, as an eligible SDVOSB/VOSB in the Vendor Information Pages (VIP) database at https://www.vetbiz.va.gov/vip/.
(c) A VIP-listed SDVOSB schedule holder will receive full credit, and a VIP-listed VOSB schedule holder will receive partial credit for the SDVOSB/VOSB status evaluation factor.
(d) Offerors other than SDVOSBs or VOSBs proposing to use VIP-listed SDVOSBs/VOSBs as subcontractors/teaming partners, will receive some consideration under this evaluation factor. To receive consideration, offerors must provide in their proposals:
(1) The name(s) and contact information of the VIP-listed SDVOSB(s)/VOSB(s) with whom they intend to team or subcontract.
(2) A brief description of the proposed team or subcontractor(s) arrangement.
(3) The approximate dollar value of the proposed teaming arrangements or subcontract(s).
(4) Evidence of teaming partner/ subcontractor’s VIP database registration and verification.
(e) Pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127(g), any business concern that is determined by VA to have willfully and intentionally misrepresented a company’s SDVOSB/VOSB status is subject to debarment for a period of not less than five years. This includes the debarment of all principals in the business.
(End of Clause) C.8 VAAR 852.208-71 SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED AND VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS EVALUATION FACTOR COMMITMENTS--ORDERS AND BPAS (NOV 2022)
(a) The Contractor agrees, if selected on the basis of service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) or veteran-owned small business (VOSB) status, to comply with the eligibility requirements in subpart 819.70, including the limitation on subcontracting requirements at 13 CFR 125.6.
(b) The Contractor agrees, if selected for award on the basis of teaming/subcontracting in accordance with 852.208–70, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and Veteran-Owned Small Business Evaluation Factors—Orders and BPAs, to use the evaluated firm(s) as proposed or if approved by contracting officer to substitute one or more VIP-verified SDVOSB/VOSB for work of the same or similar value.
(c) Pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127(g), any business concern that is determined by VA to have willfully and intentionally misrepresented a company’s SDVOSB/VOSB status is subject to debarment for a period of not less than five years. This includes the debarment of all principals in the business.
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C.9 VAAR 852.215-71 EVALUATION FACTOR COMMITMENTS (OCT 2019)
(a) The offeror agrees, if awarded a contract, to use the service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSBs) or veteran-owned small businesses (VOSBs) proposed as subcontractors in accordance with 852.215–70, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and Veteran-Owned Small Business Evaluation Factors, or to substitute one or more SDVOSBs or VOSBs for subcontract work of the same or similar value.
(b) Pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127(g), any business concern that is determined by VA to have willfully and intentionally misrepresented a company’s SDVOSB/VOSB status is subject to debarment for a period of not less than five years. This includes the debarment of all principals in the business.
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C.10 VAAR 852.223-71 SAFETY AND HEALTH (SEP 2019)
(a) To help ensure the protection of the life and health of all persons, and to help prevent damage to property, the Contractor shall comply with all Federal, State, and local laws and regulations applicable to the work being performed under this contract. These laws are implemented or enforced by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and other regulatory/enforcement agencies at the Federal, State, and local levels.
(1) Additionally, the Contractor shall comply with the following regulations when developing and implementing health and safety operating procedures and practices for both personnel and facilities involving the use or handling of hazardous materials and the conduct of research, development, or test projects:
(i) 29 CFR 1910.1030, Bloodborne pathogens; 29 CFR 1910.1450, Occupational exposure to hazardous chemicals in laboratories. These regulations are available at https://www.osha.gov/.
(ii) Nuclear Regulatory Commission Standards and Regulations, pursuant to the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5801 et seq.) Copies are available from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001.
(2) The following Government guidelines are recommended for developing and implementing health and safety operating procedures and practices for both personnel and facilities:
(i) Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), available at http://www.cdc.gov/biosafety/publications/index.htm.
(ii) Prudent Practices in the Laboratory, National Research Council, National Academy Press, Washington, DC 20001, available at http://www.nap.edu.
(b)(1) The Contractor shall maintain an accurate record of, and promptly report to the Contracting Officer, all accidents or incidents resulting in the exposure of persons to toxic substances, hazardous materials; the injury or death of any person; or damage to property incidental to work performed under the contract resulting from toxic or hazardous materials and resulting in any or all violations for which the Contractor has been cited by any Federal, State or local regulatory/enforcement agency.
(2) The report shall include a copy of the notice of violation and the findings of any inquiry or inspection, and an analysis addressing the impact these violations may have on the work remaining to be performed. The report shall also state the required action(s), if any, to be taken to correct any violation(s) noted by the Federal, State, or local regulatory/enforcement agency and the time frame allowed by the agency to accomplish the necessary corrective action.
(c) If the Contractor fails or refuses to comply with the Federal, State or local regulatory/enforcement agency's directive(s) regarding any violation(s) and prescribed corrective action(s), the Contracting Officer may issue an order stopping all or part of the work until satisfactory corrective action (as approved by the Federal, State, or local regulatory/enforcement agencies) has been taken and documented to the Contracting Officer. No part of the time lost due to any such stop work order shall form the basis for a request for extension or costs or damages by the Contractor.
(d) The Contractor shall insert this clause in each subcontract involving toxic substances or hazardous materials. The Contractor is responsible for the compliance of its subcontractors with the provisions of this clause.
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C.11 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.
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