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INFORMATION CALL:

STANDARD FORM 1449

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

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

610-26-4-6091-0077

36C25026Q0684

Samuel Galbreath 301-456-3435 08-07-2026

16:30 EST

36C250

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 10 2780 Airport Drive STE 340 Columbus OH 43219

X 100

X

238220

$19 Million

N/A

X

36C610A4

Department of Veteran's Affairs Fort Wayne VA Medical Center 2121 Lake Avenue Fort Wayne, IN 46805

36C250

Department of Veterans Affairs 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 Fort Wayne and Marion Northern Indiana Healthcare campuses have a service requirement for licensed, experienced engineering support to perform safety device testing, document development and training support to establish a compliant Boiler Safety Program

All required work is located at the Fort Wayne Northern Indiana Health Care System Campus located at 2121 Lake Avenue Fort Wayne, IN 46805. As well as the Marion Northern Indiana Health Care System Campus located at 1700 E 38th St Marion, IN 46953.

This procurement is a base contract plus four possible options years.

Successful offers must include supporting documentation of contractor requirements that can be found on page 10 of this solicitation.

Email quotes to samuel.galbreath@va.gov No physical quotes will be accepted

See CONTINUATION Page

610-3660162-6091-855100-2548 010050100

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Shelton Beasley

Table of Contents

SECTION A

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

AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

STATEMENT OF WORK

OFFEROR INFORMATION PAGE

B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

B.3 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

C.1 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS

AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2023) (DEVIATION)

C.2 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000) ...25

C.3 52.222-42 STATEMENT OF EQUIVALENT RATES FOR FEDERAL HIRES (MAY

2014)

C.4 52.222-90 ADDRESSING DEI DISCRIMINATION BY FEDERAL CONTRACTORS

(APR 2026)

C.5 52.240-91 SECURITY PROHIBITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS (NOV 2025)

(DEVIATION)

C.6 52.240-93 BASIC SAFEGAURDING OF COVERED CONTRACTOR

INFORMATION SYSTEMS (DEVIATION) (NOV 2025)

C.8 VAAR 852.242-71 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER (OCT 2020)

C.9 52.252-6 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN CLAUSES (NOV 2020)

C.10 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS

ATTACHMENT I - SCA 20154781

ATTACHMENT II - RFI

ATTACHMENT III - LIMITATION OF SUBCONTRACTING CERTIFICATION VAAR

852.219-75

ATTACHMENT IV - VAAR 852.219-73 - VA NOTICE OF TOTAL SET-ASIDE FOR

SDVOSB

ATTACHMENT V - VHA DIRECTIVE 1192.01

ATTACHMENT VI - VHA DIRECTIVE 1810

ATTACHMENT VII - SDT 8 EDITION

ATTACHMENT VIII - SOP EXAMPLE

ATTACHMENT IX - OSHA REQUIREMENT CONFINED SPACES

SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

E.1 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (SEP 2023)(DEVIATION)

E.2 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (DEVIATION) (NOV 2025)

E.3 52.219-1 SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REPRESENTATIONS (FEB 2024)

E.4 52.225-2 BUY AMERICAN CERTIFICATE (OCT 2022)

E.5 52.240-90 SECURITY PROHIBITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS REPRESENTATIONS

AND CERTIFICATIONS (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)

E.6 52.252-5 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN PROVISIONS (NOV 2020)

E.7 VAAR 852.252-70 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS OR CLAUSES INCORPORATED

BY REFERENCE (JAN 2008)

E.8 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB

1998)

36C25026Q0198

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

2780 Airport Drive STE 340

Columbus OH 43219

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] Work has been completed, and accepted by the COR.

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

STATEMENT OF WORK

VA Northern Indiana Health Care Systems Boiler Safety Device Testing, Program Development and Training

1. Scope of Work

Contractor shall provide licensed, experienced engineering support to perform safety device testing, document development and training support to establish a compliant Boiler Safety Program in accordance with Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Directive 1810 – Boiler and Boiler Plan Operations. The contractor shall provide all equipment, supplies, management, support and transportation 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 SOW and referenced documents.

All documents developed, and training provided is to be in accordance with the following:

VHA Directive 1810, “Boiler and Boiler Plant Operations” (Attachment VI)

VHA Boiler Safety Device Testing Manual – 8th Edition (Attachment VII)

2. Location of Work

1700 East 38th Street Marion, Indiana, 46953

2121 Lake Avenue, Fort Wayne, Indiana, 46805.

Boiler Information by Site:

SITE

BOILER

NAMEBRAND

TYPE (Water Tube, Fire Tube, etc.?

LOW OR

HIGH

PRESSUR

E?

CAPACITY

ALTERNATEFUELSOURCE

(Natural

Gas, Propane, etc.)

Marion 1 Burnham Fire Tube High Pressure 400HPE 13,800

BTU

#2 Fuel Oil w/ Propane Ignition

2 Burnham Fire Tube High Pressure 400 HPE 13,800

BTU

#2 Fuel Oil w/ Propane Ignition

3 Burnham Fire Tube High Pressure 400 HPE 13,800

BTU

#2 Fuel Oil w/ Propane Ignition

Fort Wayne 1 Johnston Fire Tube High Pressure 250HP, 63,270 BTU/hr

#2 Fuel Oil w/ Propane Ignition

2 Johnston Fire Tube High Pressure 250HP, 63,270 BTU/hr

#2 Fuel Oil w/ Propane Ignition

3 Johnston Fire Tube High Pressure 250HP, 63,270 BTU/hr

#2 Fuel Oil w/ Propane Ignition

3. Specific Tasks - This requirement has four (4) different tasks as follows for the sites identified above:

A. Task #1: Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the testing of each Boiler Safety Device:

1) All 12 SOPs for each site shall be unique to each Boiler (if device varies between boilers) and shall be compliant with the VHA Boiler Plant Safety Device Testing Manual, 8th Edition dated February 2024. SOPs will be completed no later than 90 days after award. Examples of SOP will be provided. Please see Attachment VIII.

2) SOP shall include devices included in both Monthly and Semi-Annual test frequencies.

3) The test procedure developed shall be successfully vetted and tested while the vendor is physically present on-site. The testing may be performed by VA personnel or the Contractor. The Contractor shall modify the written procedure as necessary to ensure the test is functional, safe, and specific to each safety device and can be fully and successfully executed as prescribed by the written procedure. Contractor will submit documents to COR, Boiler Plant Lead, Boiler Plant Supervisor and Engineering Chief to review. The Contractor will train the Utility Systems Operator’s (USO(s) present during the test in the proper execution of each test. (Hours of training please refer to VHA Directive 1810). Contactor will provide at minimum 14 days prior notice of testing to COR.

4) The SOP shall include any fillable forms, checklists or attachments necessary to demonstrate successful completion of each Safety Device test.

5) Deliverable for this task shall be complete SOPs in digital format (Microsoft Word, current version).

B. Task #2: Perform Boiler Safety Device Testing and Alternate Fuel Source Testing:

1) Perform all safety device testing in accordance with the VA’s Safety Device Testing Manual, 8th Edition.

2) Testing will include the firing off on Oil/ Propane or other alternate fuels, economizer and all safety devices to ensure a safe and energy efficient Boiler Plant operation.

3) Contractor will notify COR a minimum of 14 days notice before testing is started.

C. Task #3: Develop Training Plans, Competency Plans, and Supervisory Guide to Managing Boiler:

1) Review VA’s competency forms and amend/improve them as necessary for compliance with VA directives/policies and industry standards.

2) Develop Training Plans, Competency Plans, and Supervisory Guide to Managing Boiler Plants.

3) Develop an employee and new employee training requirements document including item number 2 above with sign off by Boiler Plant Supervisor and Chief Engineer/Facility Manager.

4) Develop a system to assist Boiler Plant Supervisor in the management of the boiler plant as required by the latest Directive.

5) Train each USO in how to perform the testing of each Safety Device in conjunction with the SOPs written for the testing procedure.

6) Document satisfactory competency of the USO performing the test. Note: All USO’s may not be available to demonstrate competency, therefore the contractor shall only document competency for those USO staff present during the individual device testing.

7) Deliverable for this task shall be complete competency and training forms in digital format (Microsoft Word, current version) and in hardcopy with appropriate signatory for verification of competency and training conducted on-site by the contractor.

8) All forms will be delivered to the COR, Boiler Plant Lead, Boiler Plant Supervisor and Chief of Engineering.

D. Task #4: Review and Develop Site Specific Policy and Procedure Documents:

All boiler program documents are to be compliant with VHA Directive 1810 and are to include the specific items described below. All submissions will be provided to COR, Boiler Plant Lead, Boiler Plant Supervisor and Chief of Engineering.

1) Review all existing program documents to include but is not limited to policies, procedures, standard operating procedures, safety device preventive maintenance schedules ect. Update and/or develop new documents as necessary to ensure program documents comply with VHA Directive 1810 and its references.

2) A clear statement and definition of safety as the first priority for boiler plant operations. Boiler plant safety must not be compromised to maintain steam service.

3) A requirement that all safety Devices installed in the boiler plant, or in fuel systems, steam distribution systems and condensation return systems, are tested as defined in the directive to ensure their proper function.

4) A written training program to develop, maintain, and regularly refresh operator proficiency in safe boiler plant operations to include documented formal and on the job training (OJT).

5) A steam conservation program that addresses items such as maintaining steam traps, condensate return pumps, and the integrity of piping systems and pipe insulation.

6) A steam load shedding plan that may be implemented during a boiler plant emergency that reduces steam generating capability and identifies the critical loads.

7) Lock-Out Tag-Out: Review, assess and develop a compliant Lock-Out Tag-Out policy and procedure and provide recommendations on lock-out tag-out supplies necessary to coincide with the written procedure.

8) A statement that all required policies are in place per the Directive and are kept current via annual review. (Note: This document must include a review form that can be completed annually by Engineering Management and includes signature lines).

9) Deliverables for this task shall be complete Policies and Procedures in digital format (Microsoft Word, current version).

4. Contractor Qualifications

A. The VA has unique requirements established for the safe operation of boiler systems that are substantially different than that of private sector healthcare facilities, state operated healthcare facilities, and other federally operated healthcare facilities. Boiler Plant

Operations are critical to the Medical Center Operation and have the potential for massive personal and physical damage if not properly maintained. Due to this, contractors will be evaluated based on qualifications and experience as a priority. This is Per VA Directive 1810, Boiler Plant Operations. The Directive states for inspection and testing services “Selections of contractors for plant services including boiler inspections, burner adjustments, testing of safety devices, calibration of instruments, and monitoring of water treatment must be based on quality as the priority. As this contract is for training and testing, which will form the foundation of the support of this directive the contracting method chosen, must allow contractors to be selected based on qualifications and experience as a priority.”

B. The successful offeror shall specialize in boiler plant engineering safety, efficiency, operations, and be able to demonstrate qualifications as evidenced by licensed Mechanical

C. Engineering support with course work in boiler systems, experience, education, qualifications, licensures, and competence in the following areas as evidenced by publications, references, and other applicable credentials:

1) At least ten (10) years of teaching and training on VA boiler plant equipment and systems (boilers sized from 10,000 pounds of steam per hour and larger) to plant personnel.

2) At least ten (10) years of experience with auditing and reporting on VA boiler plant equipment and safety.

3) At least ten (10) years of experience troubleshooting and analyzing problems related to VA boiler plant systems with boilers sized from 10,000 pounds of steam per hour and larger.

4) At least ten (10) years of experience with performing statistical analysis of VA boiler systems for individual site reports that that evaluate what areas of improvement are needed.

5) At least ten (10) years of experience in writing and interpreting boiler and boiler plant safety device testing procedures specific to VA boiler systems.

6) At least ten (10) years of experience in safety device testing specific to the VA’s Boiler systems.

7) Shall have credentials as professors/instructors of engineering disciplines and tenure at a major university.

8) Shall have a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in

Mechanical Engineering from an accredited four-year university, with course work in boiler systems.

9) Shall have a Professional Engineering (P.E.) licenses.

10) Shall have published material on aspects of boiler operation, safety, and efficiency.

11) Contractor will provide Confined Space Training Certifications in accordance to OSHA Confined Space Regulations. (OSHA 1910.146 Attachment IX)

5. Deliverables

A. Electronic Copy: 1 CD of all deliverable documents provided in digital format (Microsoft Word, current version).

B. Hard Copies: 3 sets of Tasks 1 and 2 above.

C. An exit meeting will be conducted providing an oral report to VAMC management to discuss findings and recommendations. Allow 1 hour for this activity.

6. General Information

The contract shall follow latest versions of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 54, 70, 70E and 85.

When performing work on “Live” electrical equipment or systems, the following minimum Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) shall be worn:

Long Sleeve Shirt - Natural fiber or arch rated (When Live Electrical Work)

Pants - Natural fiber or arch rated

Eye Protection - Goggles or Safety Glasses

Hearing Protection -When required by 70E or noise level (db)

Lock Out Tag Out procedures

7. Multi-Year Contract Requirements

A. Base Year: Perform Tasks #1, # 2, 3, and #4

B. Option Year 1: Perform Task #2 only.

C. Option Year 2: Perform Task #2 only.

D. Option Year 3: Perform Task #2 only.

E. Option Year 4: Perform Task #2 and update documents for Tasks #1, #3 and #4

OFFEROR INFORMATION PAGE

MATERIALS: Offeror materials consist of Request for Quote forms and any issued amendments which will be provided via email.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENT:

The following documents are to be included in the proposal submission: one (1) original fully completed and signed SF 1449 Offer page, acknowledgment of all amendments either via entering data in acknowledgement of amendment block in the SF 1449 continuation pages and the signed Amendment and attaching that to the original SF 1449 Offer page; one (1) original completed pricing schedule if one is provided, otherwise bid amounts are entered in block 24 of the SF1442 Offer page; Offerors are responsible for ensuring and verifying their proposal and all required proposal documents are received at the email address designated in block 19 of the SF 1449 Solicitation and by the date and time specified in block 8 of the SF 1449 Solicitation (subject to amendment). Additionally, a copy of the attached VAAR 852.219-75 Limitations of Subcontracting Certification must be completed. As well as other qualifications specified in the statement of work.

PROJECT INFORMATION:

PROJECT TITLE AND NUMBER: VANIHCS Boiler Safety Device Testing

PROJECT LOCATION: Fort Wayne VA Medical Center, 2121 Lake Avenue Fort Wayne, IN 46805 and Marion VA Medical Center, 1700 E 38th St Marion, IN 46953

PROJECT SCOPE OF WORK: Contractor shall provide licensed, experienced engineering support to perform safety device testing, document development and training support to establish a compliant Boiler Safety Program in accordance with Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Directive 1810 – Boiler and Boiler Plan Operations. The contractor shall provide all equipment, supplies, management, support and transportation 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 SOW and referenced documents. See statement of work for more details.

NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM CODE: (NAICS): 238220

- Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning Contractors

SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARD: $19M

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: 365 calendar days from contractor receipt of Notice to Proceed Plus 4 Possible Option Years for Entire Project Scope.

LIQUIDATED DAMAGES: (__) YES or (X) NO (reference Contract Clause FAR Subpart 11-4)

RESTRICTION ON SUBMISSION AND USE OF EQUAL PRODUCTS: ( ) YES or (X) NO (Reference VAAR 852.236-90)

PERFORMANCE PERIOD: 365 calendar days from receipt of the Notice to Proceed for the base year of the project. Plus 365 calendar days for each additional option year.

RESPONSIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: A responsibility check will be accomplished for the apparent awardee prior to award. Checks of the SBA database (https://search.certifications.sba.gov/ )(to ensure apparently successful offeror is a verified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business), System for Award Management (SAM) database, Online Representations and Certifications, and Excluded Parties List System to insure registrations are current, valid, and no debarment records exist. Any information retrieved or received by the Government that would be cause for negative or unsatisfactory responsibility rating may result in the offeror being determined ineligible for award.

WAGE DETERMINATION: IN2015-4781 05/13/2026

SITE VISIT: *THERE WILL BE AN ORGANIZED SITE VISIT FOR EACH SITE

ORGANIZED ON DIFFERNET DATES. SEE BELOW***

FORT WAYNE: An organized site visit is scheduled for July 21st from 10am to 12pm EST, attendees will meet at the Fort Wayne Campus Building 2 Chimney Entrance for a walk through.

(Subject to change VIA Amendment)

MARION: An organized site visit is scheduled for July 20th from 10am to 12pm EST , attendees will meet at Marion Campus Building 9 Room 203 for a walk through. (Subject to change VIA Amendment)

REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION (RFI): To obtain clarifications and/or additional information concerning the contract requirements, specifications and/or drawings, submit a written RFI utilizing the RFI Form attached to this Solicitation, send via email to samuel.galbreath@va.gov RFIs must be specific identifying section, paragraph and page no. of the specifications or cite the drawing number and must be in question format. All RFIs submitted shall include the solicitation number and title, contractor name, city, state, telephone, email address, date submitted, and the RFI question(s). RFI responses will be submitted via email.

RFI Deadline is 07/27/2026 at 4:30PM EST

There will be no responses to late RFI’s unless the CO determines providing a response would be beneficial to the VA.

SECURITY

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS: All contractor employees are subject to the same level of investigation as VA employees who have access to VA Sensitive Information. The level of background investigation is commensurate with the level of access needed to perform the statement of work. This requirement is also applicable to all subcontractor personnel requiring the same level of access.

Levels and associated types of Background Investigations:

If the project requires that workers have only limited physical access to the VA facility for a period of one year or less, a local flash badge with fingerprint check is issued.

If the project requires that workers require un-supervised, logical and/or physical access for 180 consecutive or aggregate days in a 365-day period, over a 3-year period, a background investigation is required (Special Agency Check (SAC)) which must be completed prior to being allowed access.

If the project requires that workers have un-supervised, full-time, logical, and/or physical access for more than 6 months or more than 180 aggregate days in a one-year period, a background investigation is required (Special Agency Check and National Agency Check with Written Inquiries (NACI)) and access is not allowed until a favorable SAC completion.

B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

ITEM

NUMBE

R

DESCRIPTION OF

SUPPLIES/SERVI

CES

QUANTI

TY

UNI

T UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

1.00 YR _______________

VANIHCS BOILDER SAFETY DEVICE TESTING

Perform Tasks #1, # 2, 3, and #4 of the SOW

1.00 JB _______________

VANIHCS Boiler Safety Device Testing OY #1 Perform Task #2 only from the SOW

VANIHCS Boiler Safety Device Testing OY #2

VANIHCS Boiler Safety Device Testing OY #3

VANIHCS Boiler Safety Device Testing OY#4 Perform Task #2 and update documents for Tasks #1, #3 and #4 from the SOW

GRAND TOTAL _______________

B.3 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

ITEM

NUMBER SHIPPING INFORMATION QUANTITY

DELIVERY

DATE

1.00

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

C.1 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL

PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2023) (DEVIATION)

(a) Definitions. The clause at Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.202-1, Definitions, is incorporated by reference.

(b) 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.

(c) 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.

(d) Changes. Changes in the terms and conditions of this contract may be made only by written agreement of the parties.

(e) 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 FAR 52.233-1, Disputes, which is incorporated in this contract by reference. The

Contractor shall proceed diligently with performance of this contract, pending final resolution of any dispute arising under the contract.

(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.

Examples of occurrences include 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. When an excusable delay occurs, the

Contractor shall—

(1) Notify the Contracting Officer in writing as soon as possible;

(2) Remedy the delay as quickly as possible; and

(3) Notify the Contracting Officer when the occurrence is over.

(g) Invoice. The Government will handle invoices according to the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C.

3903) and 5 CFR part 1315. The Contractor shall submit invoices to the address designated in the contract to receive invoices. An invoice must include the information required by 5 CFR part

1315.9(b).

(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) 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 that appears on the payment check or the specified payment date if an electronic funds transfer payment is made.

(4) 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;

(D) Contractor point of contact; and

(ii) Provide a copy of the remittance and supporting documentation to the Contracting

Officer.

(5) 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

FAR part 33 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 FAR part 32).

(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 termination for cause.

(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 for interest credits prescribed in FAR part 32 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 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. The Government will send a cure notice to the Contractor, unless the reason for the termination is late delivery. 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 under this contract 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) 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; 40 U.S.C. chapter 37, Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards; 41 U.S.C. chapter 87, Kickbacks; 49 U.S.C. 40118, Government-financed air transportation; and 41 U.S.C. chapter 21 relating to procurement integrity.

(r) 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 Disputes, Payments, Invoice, Compliance with Laws Unique to Government

Contracts, and Unauthorized Obligations paragraphs of this clause;

(3) Other contract clauses incorporated in the solicitation or contract;

(4) Addenda to this solicitation or contract;

(5) Solicitation provisions incorporated in the solicitation;

(6) Other paragraphs of this clause;

(7) Other documents, exhibits, and attachments; and

(8) The specification.

(s) Unauthorized obligations.

(1) Except as stated in paragraph (s)(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 (s)(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.

(t) Comptroller General examination of record. This paragraph applies if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid procedures and is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold on the date of award of this contract.

(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 part 4, longer period required by statute, or periods specified in 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 clause 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.

(u) 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 52.217-9 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 30; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 365 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.

(End of Clause)

C.3 52.222-42 STATEMENT OF EQUIVALENT RATES FOR FEDERAL HIRES

(MAY 2014)

In compliance with the Service Contract Labor Standards statute and the regulations of the Secretary of Labor (29 CFR part 4), this clause identifies the classes of service employees expected to be employed under the contract and states the wages and fringe benefits payable to each if they were employed by the contracting agency subject to the provisions of 5 U.S.C.

5341 or 5332.

This Statement is for Information Only:

It is not a Wage Determination

Employee Class Monetary Wage—Fringe Benefits Technical Writer 1 $34.71

Engineering Technician 1 $17.95 Instrument Mechanic $30.17

Boiler Tender $28.24 (End of Clause)

C.4 52.222-90 ADDRESSING DEI DISCRIMINATION BY FEDERAL

CONTRACTORS (APR 2026)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

Program participation means membership or participation in, or access or admission to: training, mentoring, or leadership development programs; educational opportunities; clubs; associations;

or similar opportunities that are sponsored or established by the contractor or subcontractor.

Racially discriminatory diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) activities means disparate treatment based on race or ethnicity in the recruitment, employment (e.g., hiring, promotions), contracting

(e.g., vendor agreements), program participation, or allocation or deployment of an entity's resources.

(b) In connection with the performance of work under this contract, the Contractor agrees as follows:

(1) The Contractor will not engage in any racially discriminatory DEI activities;

(2) The Contractor will furnish all information and reports, including providing access to books, records, and accounts, as required by the Contracting Officer, for purposes of ascertaining compliance with this clause;

(3) In the event of the Contractor's or a subcontractor's noncompliance with this clause, this contract may be canceled, terminated, or suspended in whole or in part, and the Contractor or subcontractor may be declared ineligible for further Government contracts;

(4) The Contractor will report any subcontractor's known or reasonably knowable conduct that may violate this clause to the Contracting Officer and take any appropriate remedial actions directed by the Contracting Officer; and

(5) The Contractor will inform the Contracting Officer if a subcontractor sues the Contractor and the suit puts at issue, in any way, the validity of this clause.

(6) The Contractor recognizes that compliance with the requirements of this clause are material to the Government's payment decisions for purposes of 31 U.S.C. 3729(b)(4).

(c) The Contractor must include the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (c), in subcontracts at any tier, including those for commercial products and commercial services, except those where the place of delivery or performance is outside the United States.

(End of clause)

C.5 52.240-91 SECURITY PROHIBITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS (NOV 2025)

(DEVIATION)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

American Security Drone Act-covered foreign entity means an entity included on a list that the Federal Acquisition Security Council (FASC) develops and maintains and publishes in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov (section 1822 of Pub. L. 118-31, 41 U.S.C. 3901 note prec.).

Backhaul means intermediate links between the core network, or backbone network, and the small subnetworks at the edge of the network (e.g., connecting cell phones/towers to the core telephone network). Backhaul can be wireless (e.g., microwave) or wired (e.g., fiber optic, coaxial cable, Ethernet).

Covered application means the social networking service TikTok or any successor application or service developed or provided by ByteDance Limited or an entity owned by ByteDance Limited.

Covered article, as defined in 41 U.S.C. 4713(k), means:

(1) Information technology, as defined in 40 U.S.C. 11101, including cloud computing services of all types;

(2) Telecommunications equipment or telecommunications service, as those terms are defined in section 3 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 153);

(3) The processing of information on a Federal or non-Federal information system, subject to the requirements of the Controlled Unclassified Information program (see 32 CFR part 2002); or

(4) Hardware, systems, devices, software, or services that include embedded or incidental information technology.

Covered foreign country means The People’s Republic of China.

Covered telecommunications equipment or services means—

(1) Telecommunications equipment produced by Huawei Technologies Company or ZTE Corporation (or any subsidiary or affiliate of such entities);

(2) For the purpose of public safety, security of Government facilities, physical security surveillance of critical infrastructure, and other national security purposes, video surveillance and telecommunications equipment produced by Hytera Communications Corporation, Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Company, or Dahua Technology Company (or any subsidiary or affiliate of such entities);

(3) Telecommunications or video surveillance services provided by such entities or using such equipment; or

(4) Telecommunications or video surveillance equipment or services produced or provided by an entity that the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Director of National Intelligence or the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, reasonably believes to be an entity owned or controlled by, or otherwise connected to, the government of a covered foreign country.

Critical technology means—

(1) Defense articles or defense services included on the United States Munitions List set forth in the International Traffic in Arms Regulations under subchapter M of chapter I of title 22, Code of Federal Regulations;

(2) Items included on the Commerce Control List set forth in Supplement No. 1 to part 774 of the Export Administration Regulations under subchapter C of chapter VII of title 15, Code of Federal Regulations, and controlled—

(i) Pursuant to multilateral regimes, including for reasons relating to national security, chemical and biological weapons proliferation, nuclear nonproliferation, or missile technology; or

(ii) For reasons relating to regional stability or surreptitious listening;

(3) Specially designed and prepared nuclear equipment, parts and components, materials, software, and technology covered by part 810 of title 10, Code of Federal Regulations (relating to assistance to foreign atomic energy activities);

(4) Nuclear facilities, equipment, and material covered by part 110 of title 10, Code of Federal Regulations (relating to export and import of nuclear equipment and material);

(5) Select agents and toxins covered by part 331 of title 7, Code of Federal Regulations, part 121 of title 9 of such Code, or part 73 of title 42 of such Code; or

(6) Emerging and foundational technologies controlled pursuant to section 1758 of the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 (50 U.S.C. 4817).

FASC-prohibited unmanned aircraft system means an unmanned aircraft system manufactured or assembled by an American Security Drone Act—covered foreign entity.

FASCSA order means any of the following orders issued under the Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act (FASCSA) requiring removing covered articles from executive agency information systems or excluding one or more named sources or named covered articles from executive agency procurement actions, as described in 41 CFR 201-1.303(d) and (e):

(1) The Secretary of Homeland Security may issue FASCSA orders that apply to civilian agencies, to the extent not covered by paragraph (2) or (3) of this definition. This type of FASCSA order may be referred to as a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) FASCSA order.

(2) The Secretary of Defense may issue FASCSA orders that apply to the Department of Defense (DoD) and national security systems other than sensitive compartmented information systems. This type of FASCSA order may be referred to as a DoD FASCSA order.

(3) The Director of National Intelligence (DNI) may issue FASCSA orders that apply to the intelligence community and sensitive compartmented information systems, to the extent not covered by paragraph (2) of this definition. This type of FASCSA order may be referred to as a DNI FASCSA order.

Information technology, as defined in 40 U.S.C. 11101(6)—

(1) Means any equipment or interconnected system or subsystem of equipment, used in the automatic acquisition, storage, analysis, evaluation, manipulation, management, movement, control, display, switching, interchange, transmission, or reception of data or information by the executive agency, if the equipment is used by the executive agency directly or is used by a contractor under a contract with the executive agency that requires the use—

(i) Of that equipment; or

(ii) Of that equipment to a significant extent in the performance of a service or the furnishing of a product;

(2) Includes computers, ancillary equipment (including imaging peripherals, input, output, and storage devices necessary for security and surveillance), peripheral equipment designed to be controlled by the central processing unit of a computer, software, firmware and similar procedures, services (including support services), and related resources; but

(3) Does not include any…