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1. REQUISITION NO.

2. CONTRACT NO.

3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE DATE

4. ORDER NO.

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE

a. NAME

b. TELEPHONE NO. (No Collect Calls)

8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL

TIME

9. ISSUED BY

CODE

10. THIS ACQUISITION IS

UNRESTRICTED OR

SET ASIDE:

% FOR:

SMALL BUSINESS

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

(WOSB) ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

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TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13b. RATING

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ

IFB

RFP

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17a. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

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FACILITY CODE

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

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TELEPHONE NO.

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17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN OFFER 18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK BELOW IS CHECKED

SEE ADDENDUM

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SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

QUANTITY

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UNIT PRICE

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

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only) 27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA

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ARE NOT ATTACHED.

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA

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ARE NOT ATTACHED

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN _______________

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF. ___________________________________ OFFER

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND

DATED ________________________________. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY

(BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE

ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED

SET FORTH HEREIN IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER) 30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (TYPE OR PRINT) 30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (TYPE OR PRINT) 31c. DATE SIGNED

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

(REV. NOV 2021)

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

STANDARD FORM 1449

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

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

515-26-3-390-0801

09-09-2026 Beeman, Robert 937 268-6511X1207 09-22-2026

08:00AM

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36C515

Department of Veterans Affairs Battle Creek VA Medical Center 5500 Armstrong Rd.

Battle Creek MI 49037

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Y 238290 $22 Million

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36C515 Department of Veterans Affairs Battle Creek VA Medical Center

5500 Armstrong Rd.

Battle Creek MI 49037 36C250 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 10

3140 Governors Place Blvd. Suite 210 Kettering OH 45409-1337

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 This solicitation is a request for quotes (RFQ) for Elevator Inspection Services. The government intends to award a firm-fixed price, base plus four option years contract.

The contractor shall provide all necessary personnel, supervision, labor, equipment, materials and disposal necessary to provide the required inspecion services at the Battle Creek VA Medical Center pursuant to the Statement of Work described herein.

**Note** The contractor shall reference obligation (PO) number 515C6... on all invoices and shall follow VAAR 852.232-72 digital invoicing instructions.

The following Wage Determination applies to this contract:

Wage Determination Number: 2015-4835 Revision Number: 33 Date of Revision: 8/13/2026 Available at www.sam.gov.

See CONTINUATION Page

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Kyle Lipper Contracting Officer

Table of Contents

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 Kyle Lipper

Battle Creek VA Medical Center 5500 Armstrong Rd.

Battle Creek MI 49037

2. CONTRACTOR REMITTANCE ADDRESS: All payments by the Government to the contractor will be made in accordance with:

3. INVOICES: Invoices shall be submitted in arrears:

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:

STATEMENT OF WORK

Part I: General Information

A. Introduction Battle Creek VA Medical Center at 5500 Armstrong Road, Battle Creek MI 49037 has a requirement for elevator annual inspections, semi-annual inspections, 3 year full load testing on hydraulic elevators and a 5-year full load test on traction elevators.

B. Background Battle Creek VA is a medical facility providing both inpatient and outpatient care and services. It is critical to maintain elevators for the safety of veterans, guests and staff.

C. Scope The Contractor shall provide all labor, transportation, supplies and supervision required, to perform the 3-year and 5-year load test, to include Semi-Annual and Annual inspections as required to meet any and all codes required per industry standard. This will include all elevators (18) located at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center, Battle Creek, Michigan in accordance with the manufacturer instructions and specifications herein and subject to the terms and conditions of this contract.

The Contractor's work and responsibility shall include all Contractor planning, administration and management necessary to provide all inspections and test required to maintain safe and approved elevators. The work shall be conducted in strict accordance with all applicable Federal, State and local laws, regulations, codes and directives. The Contractor shall perform all administrative services necessary, such as supply, quality control, and maintenance of accurate and complete files of applicable documents.

Contractor employees who perform work under this contract shall be physically able to do the assigned work.

Contractor shall ensure that his personnel present a professional appearance at all times and that their conduct shall not reflect discredit upon this installation or the Department of Veterans Affairs. Contractor shall remove from the job site any employee for reasons of misconduct or security. The removal from the job site of such a person shall not relieve the Contractor of the requirement to provide sufficient personnel to perform adequate and timely service. Contractor's employees shall observe and comply with all local and VA Medical Center, regulations, and procedures concerning fire, safety, environmental protection, sanitation, security, gratuities, and possession of firearms or other lethal or illegal weapons or substances.

D. Applicable Documents (Latest Edition) The following documents or portions thereof are referenced within this standard and shall be considered part of the requirements of this document. The edition indicated for each reference is the current edition as of the date of the NFPA issuance of this Statement of Work (SOW).

The American National Standard Safety Code for Elevators, Dumbwaiters, Escalators and Moving Walks ANSI/ASME A-17.1 Handbook, ANSI/ASME A-17.1, Inspector's Manual for Electric Elevators, ANSI/ASME A -17.2.1 Inspector's Manual for Hydraulic Elevators, ANSI/ASME A-17.2.2 Safety Code for Existing Elevators, ANSI/ASME A-17.3 National Fire Protection Association (NFP A), NFP A 70, National Electrical Code Part II: Work Requirements

A. Technical Requirements

1) Contractor shall provide all necessary equipment, labor and materials required to conduct Annual/Semi-Annual Elevator Inspections as well as monitor 3-year and 5-year load testing.

The contractor shall monitor no-load, full-load and special tests as required by A17.1 and A17.2, which shall be conducted by the preventive maintenance contractor. The Certification of Elevator Inspection, shall be used to document the certification of the elevators.

2) Contractor shall conduct annual/semi-annual inspections on each listed piece of equipment.

The elevator Inspection Report shall be used to document the results of each inspection. In Addition to using the standards in the A17.1 and A17.2 Codes, the inspection contractor shall assure that the maintenance contractor’s preventative maintenance check charts are up to date and correctly annotated, and shall inspect the Elevator Equipment for evidence of proper maintenance, adjustment and repair. Deficiencies shall be recorded in the remarks area of the inspection form.

3) Contractor shall monitor 5-year loading testing for Traction Elevators and Residential Lifts, and 3-year load testing for Hydraulic Elevators. Load testing shall be conducted by the preventive maintenance contractor. All testing and annual inspections shall be completed by mid-June of the contract year. Semi-annual testing shall be completed by mid-December

4) Contract inspector shall meet with the COR or designated representative at the start of each

the inspection to present findings. The inspector shall detail any problem areas encountered, and present recommended solutions to the problem, if any.

5) All inspections and load testing work shall be scheduled and coordinated with the

6) Contractor shall secure the equipment and immediately notify the COR if a serious or hazardous condition is found in any of the elevator systems during an inspection. Within 24 hours a written report listing the deficiencies and recommended corrective action shall be submitted to the COR.

7) Contractor shall take all precautions necessary to protect persons and property from injury or damage during the performance of this contract. The contractor shall be responsible for injury to its employees or others, as well as for any damage to personal or public property that occurs during the performance of the contract that is caused by the fault or negligence of the contractor or its employees. The contractor shall not be held liable for damage to equipment if such damage occurs during the performance of a required equipment test and is not caused by the fault or negligence of the contractor or its employees.

8) Contractor shall ensure all work is conducted in strict accordance with all applicable Federal, State and local laws, regulations, codes and directives.

Part II: Work Requirements

A. Technical Requirements

A. Technical Requirements The Contractor shall provide all labor, parts, equipment, tools, transportation, supplies and supervision required, except those items specified as Government-furnished. This work includes inspecting annually, Semi-Annually, a 3-year load test, 5-year load test and rupture valves as required on all elevators (18) and associated equipment located at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center, Battle Creek, Michigan. The Contractor shall not pay more than 50 percent of the contract cost to a subcontractor.

1. Project Manager The Contractor shall provide an individual who shall conduct overall management coordination and be the central point of contact with the Government for performance of all work under this contract. The name of the individual and alternate(s) who can act for the Contractor shall be designated in writing to the Contracting Officer prior to contract start and whenever a change occurs. All employees shall be legal residents of the United States and be able to understand, speak, read, and write the English language.

2. No-Load Testing- Annual is 365 days +/- 5 days The Government reserves the right to schedule the annual preventive maintenance and annual no load test for elevators so that these services are performed in conjunction with annual certification requirements. No load testing shall be conducted in accordance with ANSVAJME A-17 .2. The time frames for testing (See Technical Exhibit No 2) Hydraulic Elevators are every three years and Traction Elevators every five years. This testing shall be completed in August of the contract year.

3. Semi-Annual means occurring six months after/before the annual. There will be one annual inspection (Completed in August) and one Semi-Annual inspection (completed in February) for each of the 18 elevators.

4. Safety Testing.

The Contractor shall perform safety test, hydraulic test and other test and inspections according to ANSI A17.1 (latest edition), ANSI 17.2 (latest edition), and as specified in this contract. The Contractor shall provide to the Government written documentation and results of test from a certified elevator inspector (other than a regular employee of contractor). Any repairs or readjustments necessary to complete a satisfactory test shall be performed by Contractor performing the Maintenance and Service contract at no additional cost to Government. All safety testing of elevators shall be conducted annually.

5. Load Testing Load testing shall be coordinated with the Elevator Inspection Service Contractor and the Elevator Maintenance & Service contractor. Cor to confirm time and dates. Results of testing will be documented and verified by the inspection contractor.

5.(a) During testing, if a problem is identified, the current elevator maintenance provider shall have a time of 30 minutes in order to make the repair. If at that time the repair is not complete the inspector shall include the problem in the report. The inspector cannot force the elevator maintenance provider to stop the repair and move on to the next before that 30 minutes has passed. The inspector may allow additional time at his discretion.

5.(b) If a problem is identified and cannot be repaired in the allotted 30 minutes, the maintenance provider can bring in additional staff to make the repair. If the repair is made in the same day and if the inspector is still on site. The inspector shall confirm the repair is in proper order that same day.

6. No work outside the scope of the contract will be accomplished without the approval of the Contracting Officer. In the event the contractor believes required service is outside the scope of this contract, all work is to be stopped and the Contracting Officer or the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) notified immediately.

7. Hazardous Conditions During the course of performing work under this contract, should the contractor find serious or hazardous conditions existing in any of the elevator systems, the Contractor shall secure the equipment and immediately notify the COR.

B. Deliverables

1. Contractor Quality Control: Contractor shall establish and maintain a Quality Control Plan that is acceptable to the Government and ensures that all requirements of the contract are met.

2. All required documentation shall be provide to the COR no later then 14 days from the last inspection. Electronic copies shall be submitted to the COR of this contract.

Part III: Supporting Information

A. Security Contractor shall provide each employee with a picture identification badge. The badge shall include the person's name and the name of the Contractor's firm. Contractor shall ensure that personnel wear the badge in plain view at all times when performing work under this contract.

B. Travel None

C. Place of Performance The place of performance is VA Medical Center, 5500 Armstrong Road, Battle Creek, Michigan 49015.

Normal duty hours of the Battle Creek VA Medical Center are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

The following are legal public holidays in effect for the term of this contract. Scheduled contract performance falling on one of these days shall be rescheduled for the day preceding or the day following the holiday.

New Year’s Day Thanksgiving Day Martin Luther King's Birthday Veteran's Day George Washington's Birthday Christmas Day Memorial Day Labor Day Independence Day Columbus Day

D. Government-Furnished Property None

B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

The Contractor shall provide all labor, parts, equipment, tools, transportation, supplies and supervision required, to oversee and monitor Semi-Annual Elevator Inspection.

Mid-February 2027.

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811310 - Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J061 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Electric Wire and Power Distribution Equipment Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 01-01-2027 POP End: 12-31-2027

The Contractor shall provide all labor, parts, equipment, tools, transportation, supplies and supervision required, to oversee and monitor Semi-Annual Lift Inspection.

Mid-February 2027

Contract Period: Base

The Contractor shall provide all labor, parts, equipment, tools, transportation, supplies and supervision required, to oversee and monitor Annual Elevator Inspection. Mid-August 2027.

Contract Period: Base

The Contractor shall provide all labor, parts, equipment, tools, transportation, supplies and supervision required, to oversee and monitor Annual Lift Inspection. Mid-August 2027 Contract Period: Base

The Contractor shall provide all labor, parts, equipment, tools, transportation, supplies and supervision required, to oversee and monitor Monitor 3 year Full load test for each Hydraulic elevator. Mid-August 2027.

The Contractor shall provide all labor, parts, equipment, tools, transportation, supplies and supervision required, to oversee and monitor 3 year Full load test for each Handicap Lift/Lula

The Contractor shall provide all labor, parts, equipment, tools, transportation, supplies and supervision required, to oversee and monitor Semi-Annual Elevator Inspection. Mid-February 2028.

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 01-01-2028 POP End: 12-31-2028

The Contractor shall provide all labor, parts, equipment, tools, transportation, supplies and supervision required, to oversee and monitor Semi-Annual Lift Inspection. Mid-February 2028

The Contractor shall provide all labor, parts, equipment, tools, transportation, supplies and supervision required, to oversee and monitor Annual Elevator Inspection. Mid-August 2028

The Contractor shall provide all labor, parts, equipment, tools, transportation, supplies and supervision required, to oversee and monitor Annual Lift inspection for each Lift. Mid-August 2028.

The Contractor shall provide all labor, parts, equipment, tools, transportation, supplies and supervision required, to oversee and monitor 5 year Full load test of all Traction elevators Mid-August 2028.

Contract Period: Option 1

The Contractor shall provide all labor, parts, equipment, tools, transportation, supplies and supervision required, to oversee and monitor Semi-Annual Elevator Inspection. Mid-February 2029.

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 01-01-2029 POP End: 12-31-2029

The Contractor shall provide all labor, parts, equipment, tools, transportation, supplies and supervision required, to oversee and monitor Semi-Annual Lift Inspection. Mid-February 2029.

The Contractor shall provide all labor, parts, equipment, tools, transportation, supplies and supervision required, to oversee and monitor Annual Elevator Inspection. Mid-August 2029.

The Contractor shall provide all labor, parts, equipment, tools, transportation, supplies and supervision required, to oversee and monitor Annual Lift inspection for each Lift. Mid-August 2029.

The Contractor shall provide all labor, parts, equipment, tools, transportation, supplies and supervision required, to oversee and monitor Semi-Annual Elevator Inspection. Mid-February 2030 Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 01-01-2030 POP End: 12-31-2030

The Contractor shall provide all labor, parts, equipment, tools, transportation, supplies and supervision required, to oversee and monitor Semi-Annual Lift Inspection. Mid-February 2030.

The Contractor shall provide all labor, parts, equipment, tools, transportation, supplies and supervision required, to oversee and monitor Annual Elevator Inspection. Mid-August 2030.

The Contractor shall provide all labor, parts, equipment, tools, transportation, supplies and supervision required, to oversee and monitor Annual Lift Inspection. Mid-August 2030

The Contractor shall provide all labor, parts, equipment, tools, transportation, supplies and supervision required, to oversee and monitor Monitor 3 year Full load test for each Hydraulic elevator. Mid-August 2030

The Contractor shall provide all labor, parts, equipment, tools, transportation, supplies and supervision required, to oversee and monitor 3 year Full load test for each Handicap Lift/Lula

The Contractor shall provide all labor, parts, equipment, tools, transportation, supplies and supervision required, to oversee and monitor Semi-Annual Elevator Inspection. Mid-February 2031.

POP Begin: 01-01-2031 POP End: 12-31-2031

The Contractor shall provide all labor, parts, equipment, tools, transportation, supplies and supervision required, to oversee and monitor Semi-Annual Lift Inspection. Mid-February 2031.

The Contractor shall provide all labor, parts, equipment, tools, transportation, supplies and supervision required, to oversee and monitor Annual Elevator Inspection. Mid-August 2031.

The Contractor shall provide all labor, parts, equipment, tools, transportation, supplies and supervision required, to oversee and monitor Annual Lift Inspection. Mid-August 2031.

B.3 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

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SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

C.1 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (OCT 2025) (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 52.223-23 SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTS (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause— Sustainable products means—

(1) A product that contains recovered material designated by the EPA under the Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (42 U.S.C. 6962) (40 CFR part 247) (https://www.epa.gov/smm/comprehensive-procurement-guideline-cpg-program#products).

(2) An energy-efficient product or low standby power device (42 U.S.C. 8259b) (10 CFR part 436, subpart C) (https://www.energy.gov/femp/search-energy-efficient-products, https://www.energystar.gov/products?s=mega, and https://www.energy.gov/femp/low-standby-power-product-list).

(3) A biobased product that meets the content requirements of the USDA under the BioPreferred® program (7 U.S.C. 8102) (7 CFR Part 4270) (https://www.biopreferred.gov/)

(4) A substance identified in the EPA’s Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) program as a safe alternative to an ozone-depleting substance (42 U.S.C. 7671l) (40 CFR part 82, subpart G) (https://www.epa.gov/snap/unacceptable-and-acceptable-substitutes-tables).

(b) Requirements. The Government has identified in the statement of work or elsewhere in the contract the sustainable products that are required during the performance of this contract. The Contractor shall ensure that it provides sustainable products as required by this contract, when the products are—

(1) Delivered to the Government;

(2)Furnished for use by the Government;

(3) Incorporated into the construction of a public building or public work; or

(c) Furnished for use in performing services under this contract, where the cost of the products is a direct cost to this contract.

(End of Clause)

C.3 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…