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36C25221Q0824 06-21-2021 Bruening,Debbie 414-844-4812 07-07-2021 10:00

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36C252 Department of Veterans Affairs Great Lakes Acquisition Center (GLAC) 115 S 84th Street, Suite 101 Milwaukee WI 53214-1476 X X 238330 $16.5 Million N/A X 36C252 Jesse Brown VA Medical Center 820 South Damen Avenue Chicago IL 60612 36C252 Department of Veterans Affairs Great Lakes Acquisition Center (GLAC) 115 S 84th Street, Suite 101 Milwaukee WI 53214-1476

Department of Veterans Affairs Financial Services Center PO Box 149971 Austin TX 78714-9971 877-353-9791 512-460-5540 See CONTINUATION Page Remove carpet/flooring and install New Luxury Vinyl Tile as specified in Statement of Work at Jesse Brown VAMC VA Facility POC is Jennifer Podpora at 312-569-6497 Procurement Tech/PA Debbie Bruening 414-844-4812 Service Contract Labor Standards "DO APPLY" DOL Wage Determination Cook County 2015-5017 (Rev-17) dated 05.12.2021 is hereby incorporated See CONTINUATION Page 537-36010162-1923-856100-2580 0100K0F01 X X 1(One) Susan B Pasholk Contracting Officer

A.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

Remove carpet/flooring and install new Luxury Vinyl Tile.

Bed Tower - Office Anesthesia Rm 2670 Square Footage: 99.36 Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 07-01-2021 POP End: 09-30-2021

Remove carpet/flooring and install new Luxury Vinyl Tile.

Bed Tower - Office Anesthesia Rm 2671 Square Footage: 104.90 Contract Period: Base

Remove carpet/flooring and install new Luxury Vinyl Tile.

Bed Tower - Office Anesthesia Rm 2672 Square Footage: 134.34 Contract Period: Base

Remove carpet/flooring and install new Luxury Vinyl Tile.

Bed Tower - Office Anesthesia Rm 2673 Square Footage: 147.45 Contract Period: Base

Remove carpet/flooring and install new Luxury Vinyl Tile.

Bed Tower - Office Anesthesia Rm 2674 Square Footage: 154.67 Contract Period: Base

Remove carpet/flooring and install new Luxury Vinyl Tile.

Bed Tower - Office Anesthesia Rm 2675 Square Footage: 170.24 Contract Period: Base

Remove carpet/flooring and install new Luxury Vinyl Tile.

Bed Tower - Office Anesthesia Rm 2676 Square Footage: 145.02 Contract Period: Base

Remove carpet/flooring and install new Luxury Vinyl Tile.

Bed Tower - Office Anesthesia Rm 2677 Square Footage: 169.98 Contract Period: Base

Remove carpet/flooring and install new Luxury Vinyl Tile.

Bed Tower - Office Anesthesia Rm 2678 Square Footage: 200.92 Contract Period: Base

Remove carpet/flooring and install new Luxury Vinyl Tile.

Bed Tower - Office Anesthesia Rm 2679 Square Footage: 193.53 Contract Period: Base

Remove carpet/flooring and install new Luxury Vinyl Tile.

Bed Tower - Office Anesthesia Rm 2680 Square Footage: 171.00 Contract Period: Base

Remove carpet/flooring and install new Luxury Vinyl Tile.

Bed Tower - Corridor - Anesthesia Hallway Square Footage: 752.32 Contract Period: Base

Remove carpet/flooring and install new Luxury Vinyl Tile.

Bed Tower - Team Room - CLC Room: 4699 Square Footage: 571.00 Contract Period: Base

Remove carpet/flooring and install new Luxury Vinyl Tile.

Bed Tower - Conference Room Room: 5605 Square Footage: 481.00 Contract Period: Base

Remove carpet/flooring and install new Luxury Vinyl Tile.

Bed Tower - Conference Room Room: 5697 Square Footage: 140.00 Contract Period: Base

Remove carpet/flooring and install new Luxury Vinyl Tile.

Bed Tower - Team Room Room: 6606 Square Footage: 179.5 Contract Period: Base

Remove carpet/flooring and install new Luxury Vinyl Tile.

Bed Tower - Team Room Room: 6633 Square Footage: 156.00 Contract Period: Base

Remove carpet/flooring and install new Luxury Vinyl Tile.

Bed Tower - Doctor/Team Room Room: 7617 Square Footage: 155.00 Contract Period: Base

Remove carpet/flooring and install new Luxury Vinyl Tile.

Damen - Reading Station Room: 1561 Square Footage: 113.40 Contract Period: Base

Remove carpet/flooring and install new Luxury Vinyl Tile.

Damen - Damen Office Room: 8454 Square Footage: 147.00 Contract Period: Base

Remove carpet/flooring and install new Luxury Vinyl Tile.

Damen - Radiology Scheduling - Room: 1582 Square Footage: 253.00 Contract Period: Base

Remove carpet/flooring and install new Luxury Vinyl Tile.

Ogden - Eye Clinic - Room: 5330 Square Footage: 197.40 Contract Period: Base

Remove carpet/flooring and install new Luxury Vinyl Tile.

Ogden - Eye Clinic - Room: 5337 Square Footage: 115.00 Contract Period: Base

Remove carpet/flooring and install new Luxury Vinyl Tile.

Ogden - Eye Clinic - Room: 5341 Square Footage: 79.00 Contract Period: Base

Remove carpet/flooring and install new Luxury Vinyl Tile.

Taylor - Outpatient Pharmacy Room: 1204 Square Footage: 2352.30 Contract Period: Base

Remove carpet/flooring and install new Luxury Vinyl Tile.

Taylor - Volunteer Service Room: 4245 Square Footage: 96.00 Contract Period: Base

Remove carpet/flooring and install new Luxury Vinyl Tile.

Taylor - Education Library Room: 3205 Square Footage: 414.00 Contract Period: Base

Remove carpet/flooring and install new Luxury Vinyl Tile.

Taylor - Education Library Room: 3210 Square Footage: 3725.00 Contract Period: Base

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

OFFERORS MUST COMPLETE AND RETURN ALL INFORMATION DESIGNATED HEREIN PRIOR TO THE TIME SPECIFIED IN BLOCK 8 OF SF 1449 IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR AWARD.

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

1. CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION: All contract administration matters will be handled by the following individuals:

a. CONTRACTOR:

CONTRACTOR NAME _____________________________________

ADDRESS _____________________________________

CITY-STATE-ZIP _____________________________________

POINT OF CONTACT/TITLE _____________________________________

b. GOVERNMENT: SUSAN PASHOLK. CONTRACTING OFFICER

DEBBIE BRUENING PROCUREMENT TECH/PA

CONTRACTING OFFICE CODE: 36C252

MILWAUKEE WI 53214

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

a. FAR 52.232-33 PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER – SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (OCT 2018)

3. INVOICES:

a. Invoices shall be submitted in arrears in accordance with: 852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS (NOV 2018)

b. Payments shall be made in arrears upon receipt of a properly prepared invoice

c. The VA has mandated electronic invoice submission to the Veterans Affairs Financial Services Center (VAFSC). VAFSC has partnered with Tungsten Network e-Invoicing network, for submissions of all electronic invoices to VA. Tungsten Network electronic invoicing is free to all VA vendors. In order to submit electronic invoices, all VA vendors must register with Tungsten Network by submitting an email to VA.Registration@Tungsten-Network.com or calling 1-877-752-0900 option 2 for Enrollment.

d. Contractor shall submit an electronic invoice by the tenth (10th) of the following month services were performed to the Veterans Affairs Financial Services Center (VAFSC) e-Invoice through the website at https://portal.Tungsten-Network.com/Login.aspx. For questions regarding the submission of VA electronic invoices, Tungsten Network customer service may be contacted at 1-877-489-6135.

e. All invoices shall reference the vendor name and address, customer name, contract number, appropriate obligation/funding order number, description of services provided, quantity, unit price, and total invoice amount (any additional info). Invoices shall also include any payment discount terms.

4. GOVERNMENT INVOICE ADDRESS (See SF1449 Block 18):

a. All invoices from the contractor shall be submitted electronically in accordance with 852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS (NOV 2018)

b. Facsimile, e-mail, and scanned documents are not acceptable forms of submission for payment requests.

c. VA’s Electronic Invoice Presentment and Payment System – The Veterans Affairs Financial Services Center (VAFSC) uses a third-party contractor, Tungsten Network e-Invoice, to transition vendors from paper to electronic invoice submission. Please go to this website: http://www.tungsten-network.com/customer-campaigns/veterans-affairs-us/ to begin submitting electronic invoices, free of charge.

d. As of July 1, 2020, the VA10091 form has been eliminated and the VAFSC is requiring our vendors to update and add their information in the Customer Engagement Portal (CEP) at https://www.cep.fsc.va.gov/. This is for new vendors being added to FMS only.

e. For assistance setting up e-Invoice, the below information is provided:

i. * Tungsten Network e-Invoice Setup Information: 1-877-489-6135

* Tungsten Network e-Invoice email: VA.Registration@Tungsten-Network.com

* FSC e-Invoice Contact Information: 1-877-353-9791

* FSC e-invoice email: vafsccshd@va.gov

5. ACQUISITION OF COMMERCIAL ITEMS: This Request for Quote (RFQ) solicitation is issued under the authority of FAR Part 13.5 Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items in which simplified acquisition procedures in FAR Part 13 will be used. FAR Part 14 and 15 will not be used. From this RFQ, the Government intends to award a firm-fixed price contract where the contractor provides a price that is not subject to any adjustment on the basis of the contractor’s cost experience in performing the contract.

6. RFQ QUESTIONS: In order to maintain integrity of this solicitation and subsequent award date, all offerors are advised that any question and answer requests must be submitted in a written form via e-mail to the procurement tech/purchase agent debbie.bruening@va.gov no later than WEDNESDAY JUNE 30, 2021, AT 1200 noon LOCAL TIME. Contracting will issue a consolidated response via solicitation amendment to https://beta.sam.gov Contract Opportunities within 2 business days to all parties

7. CONTRACTING OFFICER AUTHORITY:

The Contracting Officer (CO) is the only person authorized to approve changes or modify any of the requirements under this contract. The Contractor shall communicate with the Contracting Officer on all matters pertaining to contract administration. Only the Contracting Officer is authorized to make commitment or issue changes that will affect price, quantity, or quality of performance of this contract. In the event the Contractor effects any such change at the direction of any person other than the Contracting Officer, the change shall be considered to have been made without authority and no adjustment will be made in the contract price to cover any increase in cost incurred thereof.

8. SITE VISIT: It is strongly suggested and expected that the offeror inspect the campus to be serviced to fully understand the nature of the work and the conditions under which the work is to be performed. In no case shall failure to inspect the campus constitute grounds for a claim after contract award.

TO SCHEDULE A SITE VISIT, CONTACT COR/POC JENNIFER PODPORA AT (312-569-6497) OR JENNIFER.PODPORA@VA.GOV SITE VISITS MUST TAKE PLACE PRIOR TO 12:00 NOON LOCAL TIME ON TUESDAY JUNE 29, 2021.

PLEASE NOTE: WHILE ON CAMPUS, ALL PERSONS WILL BE REQUIRED TO WEAR MASKS INSIDE ANY VAMC BUILDING AND WHILE TRAVELING IN VEHICLES FOR PURPOSES OF THE SITE VISIT.

9. PARKING, SMOKING AND VA REGULATIONS:

a. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to park in the appropriate designated parking areas. Information on parking is available from the VA Police Section. The VA will not invalidate or make reimbursement for parking violations of the Contractor under any conditions.

b. All VA facilities are drug free.

c. All contractor personnel are required to adhere to all VA rules and regulations.

d. Smoking is prohibited on the entire campus, both inside and outside the VA Facility

e. Possession of weapons is prohibited. Enclosed containers, including tool kits, shall be subject to search. Violations of VA regulations may result in citation answerable in the United States (Federal) District Court, not a local district, state, or municipal court.

f. VHA DIRECTIVE 1192: This Veterans Health Administration (VHA) directive establishes policy and provides guidance for the prevention of seasonal influenza in VHA facilities through the vaccination or masking of health care personnel (HCP). AUTHORITY: Title 38 United States Code (U.S.C.) 7301(b), 7318(b). Contractor is responsible for providing face masks and influenza vaccines for all employees working at a VA facility. If Directive 1192 is applicable the Contractor, in conjunction with the Contracting Officer Representative (COR), is responsible in ensuring that all aspects of this directive are implemented.

10. SECURITY & PRIVACY CONTROL:

Visitor Passes:

Issuance of visitor passes is the responsibility and at the discretion of each Facility Director. Visitor passes may be issued to individuals requiring short-term access to a VA facility for a period not to exceed 15 days in a 365-day period. Visitor passes are issued on a daily basis and expire at the end of the day of issuance. Visitor passes are issued following, at a minimum, review of one valid and current State or Federal government issued photo identification. Visitors must be escorted in areas restricted to the general public.

Facility Check In/Out Requirements:

The Contractor shall be required to report to the Taylor Pavilion 3rd Floor Room 3270 to sign-in. This check-in is mandatory. The FSE shall be required to log-out also.

VA Contact Person(s): Jennifer Podpora 312-569-6497

11. SPECIAL NOTE: COVID-19

Due to the current pandemic, contractors must be able to meet the screening polity in effect at the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center. Contractor Personnel who screen positive, will not be allowed to enter any building on campus. Contractor Personnel must be able to answer “NO” to all the following questions:

A. Do you have a fever?

B. Do you have a sore throat?

C. Do you have a new onset of shortness of breath within the last 21 days?

D. Do you have a new onset of a cough in the last 21 days?

E. Have you traveled outside the U.S. in the last 14 days?

**Contractors are required to wear an approved face mask over their nose and mouth when working on campus within 6 feet of another individual when outside, and at all times when inside a building.

STATEMENT OF WORK

1. Scope: The contractor shall provide all labor, travel, supervision, materials and necessary equipment to install Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT) in specific areas throughout the facility of the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center in Chicago, IL. The contractor shall be responsible for the removal and recycling of existing carpeting. The contractor shall also be responsible for the preparation and installation of rubber base, ADA compliant transitions, and LVT. Work will include removal of the existing carpet and VCT (if present), floor preparation, installation of the LVT, furnish and install wall base and ADA compliant transitions. Contractor will move all office furniture, complete the removal of the old carpet & VCT (if present) and install of the new flooring prior to moving back the office furniture to the same location.

All work shall be performed according to manufacturer’s specifications and industry standards.

QUALITY ASSURANCE:

Installer Qualifications: A company specializing in flooring installation with minimum three (3) years’ experience and employs experienced flooring installers who have retained, and currently hold, an INSTALL Certification, or a certification from a comparable certification program.

1. Installers to be certified by INSTALL or a comparable certification program with the following minimum criteria:

a. US Department of Labor approved four (4) year apprenticeship program, 160 hours a year.

b. Career long training.

c. Manufacturer endorsed training.

d. Fundamental journeyman skills certification.

2. Specific Tasks/Deliverables. Install LVT Goods:

a. Task 1: Moisture test of concrete slab. Contractor shall conduct a moisture vapor emission rate using calcium chloride (ASTM F 1869) and/or percent internal relative humidity (ASTM F 2170) tests shall be conducted in strict accordance with the most current edition of the ASTM test method.

i. Allowable maximum moisture limits for the installation of the LVT must meet manufacturer’s requirements.

b. Task 2: Contractor will relocate all office furniture to one side of the room or move furniture to another free area within the vicinity of work being completed. Contractor will coordinate with the COR or designee.

c. Task 3: Removal of existing carpet and VCT (if present). Contractor will remove the existing carpet and VCT and discard VCT in contractor provided dumpster and shall remove and store existing carpet tiles for recycling. Contractor will store the flooring in a container provided by the contractor.

d. Task 4: Floor Preparation. Contractor shall ensure subfloors/underlayment’s shall be dry, clean and smooth. The floor shall be free of dust, solvents, varnish, paint, wax, oil, grease, and residual adhesives. Contractor will smooth, level and prepare all flooring surfaces to ensure new flooring adheres well to the floor.

i. Whenever sanding, be certain the work site is well ventilated, and maintain negative air pressure within work area utilizing HEPA-equipped air filtration units per the ICRA.

ii. All power sanding tools must be equipped with dust collectors.

iii. Sticky walk off mats shall be supplied and utilized at all interior entry/exit locations of the construction space by the contractor.

iv. If install is to occur in an open area such as a corridor, temporary barriers such as a zip wall system must be used. Combine power tools with dust extractors, dust barriers, and air scrubbers in combination to control construction dust.

e. Task 5: Installation of LVT. Contractor shall install LVT or approved equal. LVT for office spaces, 9” x 36” with .098” thickness. Installation will be performed after hours or on weekends unless requested or approved by COR or designee.

Areas to be installed #1:

Item Pavilion Ser

i. LVT Salient Characteristics:

1. Luxury Vinyl Tile

2. Manufacturer: Mannington (must match existing – flooring in area)

3. Style: Amtico Signature Wood

4. Color: Teak AROW6990 (or similar; see iii below)

5. 9” x 36”

6. Square edge

7. Wear Layer Thickness: 20 Mil

8. 25 Year Limited Wear Warranty

ii. Install approximately 8,000 square feet Luxury Vinyl Tile.

iii. Final color of flooring and wall base will be approved by Jesse Brown VA Interior Designer.

Areas to be installed #2:

iv. LVT Salient Characteristics:

1. Luxury Vinyl Tile

2. Manufacturer: Mannington (much match existing – flooring in area)

3. Style: Spacia Abstract

4. Color: Mirus Feather SS5A6120 (or similar; see vi below)

5. 9” x 36”

6. Wear Layer thickness: 20 Mil

7. 15 Year Limited Wear Warranty

v. Install approximately 4,365 square feet Luxury Vinyl Tile.

vi. Final color of flooring and wall base will be approved by Jesse Brown VA Interior Designer.

f. Task 6: Application of flooring adhesive Amtico PSA Full Spread or equivalent, Transitional Pressure Sensitive, High Moisture.

i. High Moisture PS Adhesive Salient Characteristics:

1. Advanced, cross-linking, moisture resistant transitional pressure sensitive adhesive featuring high aggressive peel and shear strength. This solvent-free, non-flammable, easy troweling product provides excellent bond for installations of luxury vinyl tile and plank. The adhesive should be used for bonding Amtico and Spacia tile floor coverings to APA registered underlayment grade plywood, terrazzo, existing well adhered tile, radiant heated subfloors where surface temperatures do not exceed 85°F (29.40°C); and above, on, or below grade concrete in the absence of hydrostatic pressure, excessive moisture or alkalinity. Solvent-free, nonflammable, freeze/thaw stable and nearly odor-free.

2. Low volatile organic compounds (VOC)

3. Meets California SCAQMD Rule 1168 & Section 01350 Requirements

4. Solvent-free – non-flammable – non-staining

5. Extended working time (up to 3 hours)

6. High track and bond strength

7. Excellent plasticizer resistance

8. Protected against bio-degradation and mold growth

9. Freeze-thaw stable to 10°F (5 cycles)

g. Task 7: Installation of wall base. Contractor shall furnish and install approximately 1440 linear feet of wall bases. 4” in all areas (except the library) and 6” for the library.

i. Remove existing wall base.

ii. Wall Base Installation:

1. Constructor shall ensure all walls are clean, smooth, flat and dry. The surface shall be free of all dust, loose particles, solvents, paint, grease, oil, wax, alkali, sealing/curing compounds, old adhesive, and any other foreign material, which could affect installation. Contractor shall remove existing adhesive mechanically – shall not use chemical adhesive removers or solvents. Contractor shall fill all depressions, cracks, and other surface irregularities with a good quality patching compound.

2. Wall Base salient characteristics:

a. Vinyl

b. Manufacturer: Roppe or similar; must match existing

c. 1/8" (3.2 mm) thick by 4" (101.6 mm) height

d. 1/8" (3.2 mm) thick by 6" (152.1 mm) height (for library)

e. Cove Toe Style

f. Color: Steel Blue 177 or similar; COR to approve

g. 100% thermoset (TS) rubber wall base that is PVC free.

h. Phthalates Free

i. FloorScore® Certified

j. Wall base is manufactured in the USA

k. Warranty – minimum Limited 2-year warranty.

h. Task 8: Contractor shall provide a receptacle for the old VCT and old wall base. The old carpet will be recycled, VCT and old wall base shall be removed from the VA premises.

i. Task 9: Contractor shall supply ADA compliant transitions where necessary.

j. Task 10: Contractor shall follow all flooring and wall base installation per manufactures installation requirements.

i. Notify COR if any issues or concerns prior to installation.

ii. Dispose of all floor preparation material and construction debris in accordance with Federal, State and local environmental requirements.

iii. Cover all debris (garbage and trash) at all times while it is in transit through hospital hallways to and from the dumpster. Dumpster shall be covered at all times and emptied as needed. It is contractor’s responsibility to keep the area surrounding their dumpster clean at all times.

iv. Protect all existing electrical, and data outlets and any supporting equipment from damage during preparation work.

v. Protect all existing drainage structures from debris and sedimentation.

vi. Maintain temporary infection control enclosure during demolition and construction.

vii. Deconstruct containment barriers, if any, remove all debris, and clean affected areas once project is complete.

viii. Repair and replace any damage that may be caused by the contractor or his work crews or subcontractors to any existing structure, grounds and utilities shall be repaired or replaced to the original conditions.

ix. Any deviation from this scope of work requires the express written authorization of the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer Representative (COR) does not hold the authority to authorize changes to this scope of work.

k. Task 12: Contractor shall move office furniture back to original location.

3. Hours of Operation.

All service will be performed after hours or on weekends unless requested or approved by COR or designee.

Work shall not be performed on National Holidays to include:

And any other day specifically designated as a national holiday by the President of the United States.

4. Place of Performance.

Jesse Brown VA Medical Center 820 Damen Ave Chicago, IL 60612-3728

5. Period of Performance. All work to be completed within 90 days after award of contract. Schedule to be coordinated with Jennifer Podpora at Jesse Brown VAMC Interior Design, 312-569-6139.

6. Special Contract Requirements.

a. Contractor shall warrant services against defects of workmanship under normal use for one year from date of installation.

b. Contractor personnel shall conduct themselves in a professional manner, with respect for patient care and privacy maintained at all times.

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

C.1 FAR 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2018) is incorporated by reference.

ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS:

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

This contract order incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html http://www.va.gov/oamm/oa/ars/policyreg/vaar/index.cfm The following clauses are incorporated by reference:

SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS

C.3 52.219-14 LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRATING JUN 2020 (DEVIATION)

(a) This clause does not apply to the unrestricted portion of a partial set-aside.

(b) Applicability. This clause applies only to—

(1) Contracts that have been set aside for small business concerns or 8(a) participants.

(2) Part or parts of a multiple-award contract that have been set aside for small business concerns or 8(a) participants.

(3) Orders set aside for small business concerns or 8(a) participants under multiple-award contracts as described in 8.405-5 and 16.505(b)(2)(i)(F); and

(4) Orders issued directly to small business concerns or 8(a) participants under multiple-award contracts as described in 19.504(c)(1)(ii).

(c) Limitations on subcontracting. By submission of an offer and execution of a contract, the Contractor agrees that in performance of the contract in the case of a contract for—

(1) Services (except construction). At least 50 percent of the cost of contract performance incurred for personnel shall be expended for employees of the concern.

(2) Supplies (other than procurement from a nonmanufacturer of such supplies). The concern shall perform work for at least 50 percent of the cost of manufacturing the supplies, not including the cost of materials.

(3) General construction. The concern will perform at least 15 percent of the cost of the contract, not including the cost of materials, with its own employees.

(4) Construction by special trade contractors. The concern will perform at least 25 percent of the cost of the contract, not including the cost of materials, with its own employees.

(d) The Contractor shall comply with the limitations on subcontracting as follows:

(1) For contracts, in accordance with paragraph (b)(1) and (2) of this clause— [Contracting Officer check as appropriate.] _ By the end of the base term of the contract and then by the end of each subsequent option period; or _ By the end of the performance period for each order issued under the contract.

(2) For orders, in accordance with paragraphs (b)(3) and (4) of this clause, by the end of the performance period for the order.

(End of Clause)

C.4 52.219-33 NONMANUFACTURER RULE (MAR 2020) (JUN 2020 (DEVIATION))

(a) [Definitions. As used in this clause— “Manufacturer” means the concern that transforms raw materials, miscellaneous parts, or components into the end item. Concerns that only minimally alter the item being procured do not qualify as manufacturers of the end item. Concerns that add substances, parts, or components to an existing end item to modify its performance will not be considered the end item manufacturer, where those identical modifications can be performed by and are available from the manufacturer of the existing end item. “Non-manufacturer” means a concern, including a supplier, that provides an end item it did not manufacture, process, or produce.] (b) Applicability. (1) This clause does not apply to contracts awarded pursuant to the unrestricted portion of a partial set-aside or to a contractor that is the manufacturer of the product or end item. (2) This clause applies to— (i) Contracts that have been awarded pursuant to a set aside, in total or in part, for any of the small business concerns identified in 19.000(a)(3); (ii) Contracts that have been awarded on a sole-source basis in accordance with subparts 19.8, 19.13, 19.14, and19.15; (iii) Orders expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold and that are— (A) Set aside for small business under multiple-award contracts as described in 8.405-5 and 16.505(b)(2)(i)(F); or (B) Issued directly to a small business concern under multiple-award contracts as described in 19.504(c)(1)(ii);0 (iv) Orders, regardless of dollar value, that are— (A) Set aside in accordance with subparts 19.8, 19.13, 19.14, and 19.15 under multiple-award contracts as described in 8.405-5 and 16.505(b)(2)(i)(F); or (B)Issued directly to concerns that qualify for the programs described in subparts 19.8, 19.13, 19.14, and 19.15 under multiple-award contracts as described in19.504(c)(1)(ii), regardless of dollar value; and (v) Contracts using the HUBZone price evaluation preference to award to a HUBZone concern unless the Contractor waived the evaluation preference.] (c)(1) Requirements. (1) The Contractor shall— (i) Provide an end item that a small business has manufactured, processed, or produced in the United States or its outlying areas; for kit assemblers who are nonmanufacturers, see paragraph (c)(2) of this clause instead; (ii) Be primarily engaged in the retail or wholesale trade and normally sell the type of item being supplied; and (iii) Take ownership or possession of the item(s) with its personnel, equipment, or facilities in a manner consistent with industry practice; for example, providing storage, transportation, or delivery. (2) When the end item being acquired is a kit of supplies, at least 50 percent of the total cost of the components of the kit shall be manufactured, processed, or produced in the United States or its outlying areas by small business concern (End of Clause)

C.7 52.237-2 PROTECTION OF GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS, EQUIPMENT, AND VEGETATION (APR 1984) The Contractor shall use reasonable care to avoid damaging existing buildings, equipment, and vegetation on the Government installation. If the Contractor’s failure to use reasonable care causes damage to any of this property, the Contractor shall replace or repair the damage at no expense to the Government as the Contracting Officer directs. If the Contractor fails or refuses to make such repair or replacement, the Contractor shall be liable for the cost, which may be deducted from the contract price.

C.8 VAAR 852.211-72 TECHNICAL INDUSTRY STANDARDS (NOV 2018)

(a) The Contractor shall conform to the standards established by: NFPA, OSHA, UL, VA Directives, State, County and Municipal Safety and Occupational Health Standards.

(b) The Contractor shall submit proof of conformance to the standard. This proof may be a label or seal affixed to the equipment or supplies, warranting that the item(s) have been tested in accordance with the standards and meet the contract requirement. Proof may also be furnished by the organization listed above certifying that the item(s) furnished have been tested in accordance with and conform to the specified standards.

(c) Offerors may obtain the standards cited in this provision by submitting a request, including the solicitation number, title and number of the publication to organizations listed above.

(d) The offeror shall contact the Contracting Officer if response is not received within two weeks of the request.

(End of Clause) C.9 VAAR 852.212-70 PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES APPLICABLE TO VA ACQUISITIONS OF COMMERCIAL ITEMS (APR 2020)

(a) The Contractor agrees to comply with any provision or clause that is incorporated herein by reference to implement agency policy applicable to acquisition of commercial items or components. The following provisions and clauses that have been checked by the Contracting Officer are incorporated by reference.

_X_ 852.203-70, Commercial Advertising.

___ 852.209-70, Organizational Conflicts of Interest.

___ 852.211-70, Equipment Operation and Maintenance Manuals.

___ 852.214-71, Restrictions on Alternate Item(s).

___ 852.214-72, Alternate Item(s). [Note: this is a fillable clause.] ___ 852.214-73, Alternate Packaging and Packing.

___ 852.214-74, Marking of Bid Samples.

___ 852.215-70, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and Veteran-Owned Small Business Evaluation Factors.

___ 852.215-71, Evaluation Factor Commitments.

___ 852.216-71, Economic Price Adjustment of Contract Price(s) Based on a Price Index.

___ 852.216-72, Proportional Economic Price Adjustment of Contract Price(s) Based on a Price Index.

___ 852.216-73, Economic Price Adjustment—State Nursing Home Care for Veterans.

___ 852.216-74, Economic Price Adjustment—Medicaid Labor Rates.

___ 852.216-75, Economic Price Adjustment—Fuel Surcharge.

___ 852.219-9, VA Small Business Subcontracting Plan Minimum Requirements.

_X 852.219-10, VA Notice of Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside. (JUL 2019 DEVIATION) ___ 852.219-11, VA Notice of Total Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside.

___ 852.222-70, Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards—Nursing Home Care for Veterans.

___ 852.228-70, Bond Premium Adjustment.

___ 852.228-71, Indemnification and Insurance.

___ 852.228-72, Assisting Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses in Obtaining Bonds.

_X_ 852.232-72, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests.

___ 852.233-70, Protest Content/Alternative Dispute Resolution.

___ 852.233-71, Alternate Protest Procedure.

___ 852.237-70, Indemnification and Medical Liability Insurance.

_X_ 852.246-71,Rejected Goods.

___ 852.246-72, Frozen Processed Foods.

___ 852.246-73, Noncompliance with Packaging, Packing, and/or Marking Requirements.

___ 852.270-1, Representatives of Contracting Officers.

___ 852.271-72, Time Spent by Counselee in Counseling Process.

___ 852.271-73, Use and Publication of Counseling Results.

___ 852.271-74, Inspection.

___ 852.271-75, Extension of Contract Period.

_X_ 852.273-70, Late Offers.

___ 852.273-71, Alternative Negotiation Techniques.

___ 852.273-72, Alternative Evaluation.

___ 852.273-73, Evaluation—Health-Care Resources.

_X_ 852.273-74, Award without Exchanges.

(b) All requests for quotations, solicitations, and contracts for commercial item services to be provided to beneficiaries must include the following clause:

___ 852.237-74, Nondiscrimination in Service Delivery.

(End of clause) C.10 VAAR 852.219-74 LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING – MONITORING AND COMPLIANCE (JUL 2018 (DEVIATION)

(a) This solicitation includes 52.219-10 VA Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside and 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting

(b) Accordingly, any contract resulting from this solicitation is subject to the limitation on subcontracting requirements in 13 CFR 125.6. The Contractor is advised that in performing contract administration functions, the Contracting Officer may use the services of a support contractor(s) retained by VA to assist in assessing the Contractor’s compliance with the limitations on subcontracting or percentage of work performance requirements specified in the clause. To that end, the support contractor(s) may require access to Contractor’s offices where the Contractor’s business records or other proprietary data are retained and to review such business records regarding the Contractor’s compliance with this requirement.

(c) All support contractors conducting this review on behalf of VA will be required to sign an “Information Protection and Non-Disclosure and Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest Agreement” to ensure the Contractor’s business records or other proprietary data reviewed or obtained in the course of assisting the Contracting Officer in assessing the Contractor for compliance are protected to ensure information or data is not improperly disclosed or other impropriety occurs.

(d) Furthermore, if VA determines any services the support contractor(s) will perform in assessing compliance are advisory and assistance services as defined in FAR 2.101, Definitions, the support contractor(s) must also enter into an agreement with the Contractor to protect proprietary information as required by FAR 9.505-4, Obtaining access to proprietary information, paragraph (b). The Contractor is required to cooperate fully and make available any records as may be required to enable the Contracting Officer to assess the Contractor’s compliance with the limitations on subcontracting or percentage of work performance requirement.

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C.11 VAAR 852.242-71 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER (OCT 2020)

The Contracting Officer reserves the right to designate an Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO) for the purpose of performing certain tasks/duties in the administration of the contract. Such designation will be in writing through an ACO Letter of Delegation and will identify the responsibilities and limitations of the ACO. A copy of the ACO Letter of Delegation shall be furnished to the Contractor.

(End of clause) (End of Addendum to 52.212-4) C.12 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 2021)

(a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

(1) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (JAN 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(2) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (JUL 2018) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

(3) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (AUG 2020) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232).

(4) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (NOV 2015).

(5) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (AUG 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).

(6) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) (Public Laws 108-77 and 108-78 ( 19 U.S.C. 3805 note)).

(b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.] __ (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (JUNE 2020), with Alternate I (OCT 1995) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 2402).

__ (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (JUN 2020) (41 U.S.C. 3509)).

__ (3) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (JUN 2010) (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5). (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.)

_X (4) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (JUN 2020) (Pub. L. 109-282) ( 31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

__ (5) [Reserved].

__ (6) 52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (OCT 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

__ (7) 52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (OCT 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

_X (8) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (JUN 2020) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

__ (9) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (OCT 2018) (41 U.S.C. 2313).

__ (10) [Reserved].

__ (11) (i) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

__ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-3.

__ (12) (i) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (MAR 2020) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

__ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-4.

__ (13) [Reserved] __ (14) (i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644).

__ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-6.

__ (15) (i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644).

__ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-7.

__ (16) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (OCT 2018) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

__ (17) (i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (JUN 2020) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)).

__ (ii) Alternate I (NOV 2016) of 52.219-9.

__ (iii) Alternate II (NOV 2016) of 52.219-9.

__ (iv) Alternate III (JUN 2020) of 52.219-9.

__ (v) Alternate IV (JUN 2020) of 52.219-9 __ (18) (i) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

__ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-13.

__ (19) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(14)).

__ (20) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages-Subcontracting Plan (JAN 1999) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

__ (21) 52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 657f).

_X (22) (i) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation (NOV 2020) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).

__ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-28.

__ (23) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business Concerns (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

__ (24) 52.219-30, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Women-Owned Small Business Concerns Eligible Under the Women-Owned Small Business Program (Mar2020) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

_X (25) 52.219-32, Orders Issued Directly Under Small Business Reserves (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

__ (26) 52.219-33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (MAR 2020) (15U.S.C. 637(a)(17)).

X_ (27) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (JUN 2003) (E.O.11755).

__ (28) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (JAN2020) (E.O.13126).

_X (29) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015).

_X (30) (i) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016) (E.O.11246).

__ (ii) Alternate I (FEB 1999) of 52.222-26.

_X (31) (i) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

__ (ii) Alternate I (JUL 2014) of 52.222-35.

_X (32) (i) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020) (29 U.S.C. 793).

__ (ii) Alternate I (JUL 2014) of 52.222-36.

X_ (33) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

__ (34) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (DEC 2010) (E.O. 13496).

_X (35) (i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (OCT 2020) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

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

X_ (36) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (OCT 2015). (Executive Order 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial items as prescribed in 22.1803.)

__ (37) (i) 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA–Designated Items (May 2008) ( 42 U.S.C. 6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

__ (ii) Alternate I (MAY 2008) of 52.223-9 (42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(C)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

__ (38) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

__ (39) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

__ (40) (i) 52.223-13, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Imaging Equipment (JUN 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

__ (ii) Alternate I (OCT 2015) of 52.223-13.

__ (41) (i) 52.223-14, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Televisions (JUN 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Jun2014) of 52.223-14.

__ (42) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (MAY 2020) (42 U.S.C. 8259b).

__ (43) (i) 52.223-16, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Personal Computer Products (OCT 2015) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

__ (ii) Alternate I (JUN 2014) of 52.223-16.

_X (44) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (JUN 2020) (E.O. 13513).

__ (45) 52.223-20, Aerosols (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

__ (46) 52.223-21, Foams (Jun2016) (E.O. 13693).

__ (47) (i) 52.224-3 Privacy Training (JAN 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552 a).

__ (ii) Alternate I (JAN 2017) of 52.224-3.

_X (48) 52.225-1, Buy American-Supplies (JAN2021) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).

__ (49) (i) 52.225-3, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act (JAN 2021)(41 U.S.C.chapter83, 19 U.S.C.