36C25227Q0055_Silt Lamp Installation_Solicitation_26Oct2026_Final.pdf

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9. ISSUED BY CODE 10. THIS ACQUISITION IS UNRESTRICTED OR SET ASIDE: % FOR:

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12. DISCOUNT TERMS

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13b. RATING

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ IFB RFP

15. DELIVER TO CODE 16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE

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

TELEPHONE NO. UEI: EFT:

PHONE: FAX:

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

19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24.

ITEM NO. SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

(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 ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED.

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

None

556-27-1-5133-0004

36C25227Q0055 10-26-2026

Eric King (414)-844-4800 11-13-2026

18:00 CST

36C252 Department of Veterans Affairs Great Lakes Acquisition Center 115 South 84th Street, Suite 101

Milwaukee WI 53214-1476

X 100

X

339115

1000 Employees

N/A

36C252

Department of Veterans Affairs Captain James A Lovell FHCC 3001 Green Bay Rd

North Chicago IL 60064-3048

36C252

Department of Veterans Affairs Great Lakes Acquisition Center - HC 115 South 84th Street, Suite 101

Milwaukee WI 53214-1476

Department of Veterans Affairs Financial Services Center PO Box 149971 Austin TX 78714-9971

See CONTINUATION Page

Slit Lamp Installation for the Captain James A. Lovell

(FHCC).

This contract is subject to the Service Contract Labor Standards statute. See Section D for the current DOL Wage Determination.

See CONTINUATION Page

556-3670169-5133-725500-2520 0700555Y1

X 1

Ashley Johnson

36C25227Q0055

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA (continuation from Standard Form 1449)

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:

AMENDMENT NO DATE

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

PHONE NUMBER

FAX NUMBER

E-MAIL ADDRESS

SAM UEI NO.

CAGE CODE

CONTRACTOR’S PAST PERFORMANCE POINT OF CONTACT

(IF DIFFERENT THAN ABOVE):

NAME:

EMAIL ADDRESS:

b. Government: CONTRACTING OFFICE CODE: 36C252

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

GREAT LAKES ACQUISITION CENTER

115 S. 84TH ST., STE 100

MILWAUKEE WI 53214-1476

2. FAR OVERHAUL (RFO): The Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) are undergoing the most thorough revision in their history, known as the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO). Accordingly, references to the updated regulations will be cited as RFO, rather than FAR, e.g., RFO 52.212-4 instead of FAR 52.212-4. The RFO may be found at RFO.

https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide

3. ACQUISITION OF COMMERCIAL ITEMS: This Request for Quote (RFQ) solicitation is issued under the authority of Revolutionary FAR Overhaul Part 12 - Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services. FAR Part RFO 14 and RFO 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. (Note: The terms “offeror” and “quoter” are both used in this Solicitation. For the purposes of this Solicitation, these terms are interchangeable; there is no difference in meaning between the two.)

4. COMMERCIAL REPAIR SERVICE: This Contract is for a non-severable commercial service, the full benefits of which are realized only upon total completion of all required repairs. If, during inspection or execution of services, additional repairs are identified that are essential to achieving the intended operational condition described in the Performance Work Statement, those repairs shall be considered within the scope of this contract. Accordingly, the contractor is responsible for performing such repairs as part of the total service, subject to prior approval by the contracting officer and in accordance with applicable Contract terms. If additional cost is associated with the required repairs, a bilateral modification to the contract will be executed to incorporate the scope and cost of those repairs prior to commencement of the additional work in accordance with RFO 52.212-4(d).

5. SET-ASIDE (If any): See box 10 of STANDARD FORM 1449.

6. SOLICITATION TIMELINE SUMMARY:

A. SITE VISIT:

A SITE VISIT IS SCHEDULED FOR Thursday, November 5, 2026, AT 10:00 A.M. LOCAL TIME. ALL INTERESTED PARTIES TO MEET FACILITY POC James Egan (224-237-6679) at the Captain James A Lovell FHCC, located at 3001 Green Bay Rd, North Chicago, IL 60064.

PLEASE NOTIFY CONTRACT SPECIALIST ERIC KING AT EMAIL eric.king2@va.gov AND FACILITY POC James Egan at Email James.Egan3@va.gov IF YOU PLAN TO

ATTEND THE SITE VISIT.

B. 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 Contract Specialist Eric King no later than Monday, November 9, 2026, at 18:00 CST. Contracting will issue a consolidated response via solicitation amendment to https://sam.gov Contract Opportunities within 2 business days to all parties.

C. SOLICITATION CLOSES/QUOTES DUE: See box 8 of STANDARD FORM 1449 or most recent Amendment.

D. SUBMISSION OF QUOTE: See 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services and addendum for specific instructions to offerors.

7. INVOICES: Use of the invoicing procedures set forth in this Contract are mandatory and supersede any other invoicing procedures otherwise used by the contractor. The contractor is responsible for the proper, timely submission of all invoices for work that has been completed under this Contract and mailto:eric.king2@va.gov mailto:James.Egan3@va.gov https://sam.gov/ accepted by the Government. Invoice payment, including the calculation of late fees when applicable, shall be conducted in accordance with current Department of Veterans Affairs policies and procedures at the time an invoice is submitted. Under no circumstances will a late payment be grounds for termination of this Contract.

a. Electronic Submission of Invoices: Invoices must be submitted after all work is completed for stand-alone Contracts or monthly in arrears for long-term Contracts, in accordance with: VAAR 852.232-72 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests. Invoices shall not be submitted for work not yet performed.

b. Payment in Arrears: Payment will be made in arrears upon receipt of a properly prepared invoice.

Advance payment for work not yet performed is not authorized under this Contract.

c. Electronic Accounts: Before an invoice can be submitted or payment rendered, all contractors must establish a payment account with the Department of Veteran Affairs Financial Services Center (VAFSC) and register with the Tungsten Network for free electronic submission of invoices.

1. VAFSC Payment Account: A VAFSC payment account is established via the VAFSC Customer Engagement Portal at VAFSC Customer Engagement Portal. For assistance, VAFSC customer service is available at (877) 353-9791, option 2, or e-mail at vafsccshd@mail.va.gov.

2. Tungsten Network: Registration with the Tungsten Network may be accomplished at Tungsten Network Registration. Additional information and assistance may be found at Introduction - Simplified Invoicing with the Tungsten Network. Tungsten Network support is available at (877) 489-6135 or e-mail at VA.Registration@Tungsten-Network.com.

Contractors shall submit an electronic invoice by the tenth (10th) of the following month services were performed or goods delivered via the Tungsten Network through the website at Tungsten Network Portal.

d. Invoice Contents: All invoices must reference the contractor’s name and address, customer name, Contract number, appropriate obligation/funding order number, description of services or supplies provided, quantity, unit price, and total invoice amount (any additional info). Invoices must also include any payment discount terms.

e. Electronic Payment: All payments by the Government to the contractor will be made in accordance with FAR 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management.

8. NONPERSONAL SERVICES CONTRACT: This Contract is a nonpersonal services contract, as defined in FAR 37.101. VA personnel will not exercise any supervision or control over Contractor personnel performing work under this Contract. Such personnel shall be accountable solely to the Contractor, which in turn is responsible to the Government for execution of the services under this Contract.

https://www.cep.fsc.va.gov/ mailto:vafsccshd@mail.va.gov https://registration.tungsten-network.com/start https://us.tungsten-network.com/customer-campaigns/veteransaffairs/ mailto:VA.Registration@Tungsten-Network.com https://portal.tungsten-network.com/Login.aspx

9. CONTRACTING OFFICER AUTHORITY: The Contracting Officer 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.

10. FACILITY REQUIREMENTS: In addition to any other requirements set forth in this Contract, the Contractor, including its employees, agents, and subcontractors (collectively “the Contractor”), shall comply with the following facility requirements. Failure to comply with these requirements shall be considered a material breach of this Contract and may be a violation of Federal law resulting in charges answerable in the United States District Court.

a. The Contractor is responsible for following all on-site facility policies.

b. All VA property is considered Federal property, and all Federal laws are applicable.

c. 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.

d. All VA facilities are drug free. Possession of drugs, to include marijuana and all marijuana byproducts are prohibited.

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

f. Smoking, including vaping products, is prohibited on the entire campus, both inside and outside the VA Facility.

g. Possession of weapons is prohibited. Enclosed containers, including tool kits, shall be subject to search.

h. 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 in ensuring that all aspects of this directive are implemented, including providing face masks and influenza vaccines for all employees working at a VA facility.

11. SECURITY & PRIVACY CONTROL: Contractors shall coordinate all badging, background checks, and fingerprinting with the COR or otherwise designated facility point of contact.

Reference VA Handbook 0710, VA Handbook 0735, VA Directive 0735.

The contractor must check in with Biomedical Engineering/Engineering upon arrival and adhere to all VA facility protocols. No patient information will be handled or accessed. All tools and materials must be secured and cleaned according to VA standards.

12. RECORDS MANAGEMENT OBLIGATIONS:

a. Applicability: This section applies to all Contractors whose employees create, work with, or otherwise handle Federal records, as defined in Section B, regardless of the medium in which the record exists.

b. Definitions: “Federal Record” as defined in 44 U.S.C. § 3301, includes all recorded information, regardless of form or characteristics, made or received by a Federal agency under Federal law or in connection with the transaction of public business and preserved or appropriate for preservation by that agency or its legitimate successor as evidence of the organization, functions, policies, decisions, procedures, operations, or other activities of the United States Government or because of the informational value of data in them.

The term Federal Record:

1. includes VA records;

2. does not include personal materials;

3. applies to records created, received, or maintained by Contractors pursuant to their VA contract; and

4. may include deliverables and documentation associated with deliverables.

c. Requirements:

1. Contractor shall comply with all applicable records management laws and regulations, as well as National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) records policies, including but not limited to the Federal Records Act (44 U.S.C. chs. 21, 29, 31, 33), NARA regulations at 36 CFR Chapter XII Subchapter B, and those policies associated with the safeguarding of records covered by the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a). These policies include the preservation of all records, regardless of form or characteristics, mode of transmission, or state of completion.

2. In accordance with 36 CFR 1222.32, all data created for Government use and delivered to, or falling under the legal control of, the Government are Federal records subject to the provisions of 44 U.S.C. chapters 21, 29, 31, and 33, the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. 552), as amended, and the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended and must be managed and scheduled for disposition only as permitted by statute or regulation.

3. In accordance with 36 CFR 1222.32, Contractor shall maintain all records created for Government use or created in the course of performing the contract and/or delivered to, or under the legal control of the Government and must be managed in accordance with Federal law. Electronic records and associated metadata must be accompanied by sufficient technical documentation to permit understanding and use of the records and data.

4. The facility and its contractors are responsible for preventing the alienation or unauthorized destruction of records, including all forms of mutilation. Records may not be removed from the legal custody of the facility or destroyed except for in accordance with the provisions of the agency records schedules and with the written concurrence of the Head of the Contracting Activity. Willful and unlawful destruction, damage or alienation of Federal records is subject to the fines and penalties imposed by 18 U.S.C. 2701. In the event of any unlawful or accidental removal, defacing, alteration, or destruction of records, Contractor must report to the facility. The agency must report promptly to NARA in accordance with 36 CFR 1230.

5. The Contractor shall immediately notify the appropriate Contracting Officer upon discovery of any inadvertent or unauthorized disclosures of information, data, documentary materials, records or equipment. Disclosure of non-public information is limited to authorized personnel with a need-to-know as described in this Contract. The Contractor shall ensure that the appropriate personnel, administrative, technical, and physical safeguards are established to ensure the security and confidentiality of this information, data, documentary material, records and/or equipment is properly protected. The Contractor shall not remove material from Government facilities or systems, or facilities or systems operated or maintained on the Government’s behalf, without the express written permission of the Head of the Contracting Activity. When information, data, documentary material, records and/or equipment is no longer required, it shall be returned to the facility’s control, or the Contractor must hold it until otherwise directed. Items returned to the Government shall be hand carried, mailed, emailed, or securely electronically transmitted to the Contracting Officer or address prescribed in this Contract. Destruction of records is EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED unless in accordance with Paragraph (4).

6. The Contractor is required to obtain the Contracting Officer's approval prior to engaging in any contractual relationship (sub-contractor) in support of this contract requiring the disclosure of information, documentary material and/or records generated under, or relating to, contracts. The Contractor (and any sub-contractor) is required to abide by Government and the facility’s guidance for protecting sensitive, proprietary information, classified, and controlled unclassified information.

7. The Contractor shall only use Government IT equipment for purposes specifically tied to or authorized by the contract and in accordance with the facility’s policy.

8. The Contractor shall not create or maintain any records containing any non-public facility information that are not specifically tied to or authorized by the Contract.

9. The Contractor shall not retain, use, sell, or disseminate copies of any deliverable that contains information covered by the Privacy Act of 1974 or that which is generally protected from public disclosure by an exemption to the Freedom of Information Act.

10. The facility owns the rights to all data and records produced as part of this contract. All deliverables under the contract are the property of the U.S. Government for which the facility shall have unlimited rights to use, dispose of, or disclose such data contained therein as it determines to be in the public interest. Any Contractor rights in the data or deliverables must be identified as required by FAR 52.227-11 through FAR 52.227-20.

11. Training. All Contractor employees assigned to this contract who create, work with, or otherwise handle records are required to take VHA-provided records management training.

The Contractor is responsible for confirming training has been completed according to agency policies, including initial training and any annual or refresher training. The facility, in coordination with the COR/POC, will provide any required training under this subparagraph.

d. Flow-down of requirements to Subcontractors:

1. The Contractor shall incorporate the substance of this section, its terms and requirements including this paragraph, in all subcontracts under this Contract and require written subcontractor acknowledgment of same.

2. Violation by a subcontractor of any provision set forth in this clause will be attributed to the Contractor.

B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

ITEM

NUMBER

DESCRIPTION OF

SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT

UNIT

PRICE AMOUNT

1.00 JB __________ __________________

Slit lamp installation services for (9) Slit Lamps in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: DOA POP End: DOA +60 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 339115 - Ophthalmic Goods Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: N065 - Installation of Equipment

- Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies

GRAND

TOTAL

B.3 PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

Performance Work Statement (PWS)

Project Title: Slit Lamp Installation

1. General Requirement

The Captain James A Lovell Federal Health Care Center (FHCC) requires professional installation services for nine (9) slit lamps in the optometry department. The equipment is currently on-site, but proper installation services are needed to comply with manufacturer specifications, clinical safety requirements, and applicable regulatory standards.

2. Scope

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) covers the complete installation of the slit lamps, which are presently stored in a non-climate-controlled warehouse. The contractor shall relocate the equipment to the designated clinic rooms, perform assembly, mounting, alignment, and functional checks as required. The scope includes coordination with biomedical engineering staff, verification of proper operation, and completion of all tasks needed to transition the slit lamps from warehouse storage to full clinical readiness.

3. Contractor Qualifications

Any company submitting a quote must include a letter and/or certification from Haag-Streit/Reliance stating they are trained and authorized by Haag-Streit/Reliance to install Haag-Streit and Reliance equipment.

4. Conformance Standards

The contractor shall provide all qualified personnel, materials, equipment, and labor necessary to install the slit lamps and all other equipment essential for safe operation.

The contractor shall perform all work in accordance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), FHCC Safety guidelines, FHCC Infection control standards and per the manufacturer specifications.

The contractor shall comply with and dispose of all items associated with this contract in accordance with Resource Conservation and Recovery Act.

The contractor shall coordinate all services with the POC.

The contractor shall mitigate any new hazards created by installation.

5. Service Manuals/Tools/Equipment:

The VA shall not provide tools, (test) equipment, service manuals, or service diagnostics software to the Contractor. The Contractor shall obtain, have on file, and make available to their FSEs all operation and technical documentation (such as operational and service manuals, schematics, and parts lists) which are necessary to complete the services required herein. The location and listing of the service data manuals by name and/or manuals themselves shall be provided to the COR upon request.

6. Documentation

Documentation shall include detailed descriptions of deinstallation performed. The Vendor Engineering Service Report (ESR) shall only reference and report on equipment covered by this Purchase Order and shall not be grouped with equipment covered under separate Purchase Orders.

Each ESR must, at a minimum, legibly document the following data in complete detail:

a. Name of Contractor and Purchase Order Number.

b. Name of FSE who performed services.

c. Contractor service ESR number/log number

d. Date, Time (starting and ending) and hours on-site for the service call.

e. Description of problem reported by COR/End User (if applicable).

f. Identification of equipment to be serviced: Inv. ID Number (EE Number), manufacturer’s name, device name, model number, serial number and any other manufacturer specific information or identification information.

g. Itemized descriptions of services performed, including labor, travel, and parts (with part numbers), and Materials

h. Signatures of FSE performing services and a VA employee who witnessed the services described.

The Contractor shall design/develop an ESR report form that, at a minimum, incorporates the above criteria. The form shall be either a PDF file or Word file and shall be sent via email to and approved by the COR prior to use and implementation. In addition, a hardcopy of the ESR may also be submitted, this is optional.

7. Performance Requirements All services shall be performed in accordance with OEM specifications regarding safely deinstalling this equipment. During deinstallation the contractor must comply with all VA facility infection control, safety, and privacy polices during on-site service.

8. Deliverables

a. Fully installed and operational slit lamps, positioned and mounted according to manufacturer specifications.

b. Confirmation of proper alignment, calibration, and functional testing for each unit.

c. Installation report documenting all work performed, any adjustments made, and verification of readiness for clinical use.

d. All necessary manufacturer documentation, including setup notes, maintenance guidance, and warranty-related materials.

e. Completion of installation within the agreed-upon timeframe to prevent continued exposure of equipment to extreme temperatures.

9. Security The contractor must check in with Biomedical Engineering/Engineering upon arrival and adhere to all VA facility protocols. No patient information will be handled or accessed. All tools and materials must be secured and cleaned according to VA standards.

10. Place of Performance

The work will be conducted at the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center (FHCC) located at 3001 Green Bay Rd., North Chicago, IL 60064.

11. Period of Performance

All work shall be completed within sixty (60) days after the contract is awarded.

12. Hours of Coverage and Federal Holidays

Normal hours of coverage are Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time (Central), excluding Federal Holidays. All services/repairs shall be performed during normal hours of coverage, unless requested or approved by the CO, COR, or POC. Any exceptions/changes to the PM schedule shall be arranged and approved in advance with the COR or POC.

The Contractor shall not be required to provide service on the following Federal Holidays, nor shall the Contractor be paid for these Federal Holidays. The following Federal Holidays are observed by the Federal Government:

• New Year’s Day

• Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.

• Washington’s Birthday

• Memorial Day

• Juneteenth Day

• Independence Day

• Labor Day

• Columbus Day

• Veterans Day

• Thanksgiving Day

• Christmas Day

• Any other day specifically declared by the President of the United States to be a Federal Holiday

When one of the above designated Federal Holidays falls on a Sunday, the following Monday shall be observed as a Federal Holiday. When a Federal Holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday shall be observed as a Federal Holiday by United States Government agencies.

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 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This contract 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):

https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52#FAR_52 (RFO) http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/index.asp (VAAR)

(End of Clause)

FAR

Number

Title Date

52.203-17 CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS NOV 2023

52.203-19 PROHIBITION ON REQUIRING CERTAIN INTERNAL

CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS OR STATEMENTS

JAN 2017

52.204-9 PERSONAL IDENTITY VERIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR

PERSONNEL

JAN 2011

52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT—MAINTENANCE

(DEVIATION)

NOV 2025

52.209-6 PROTECTING THE GOVERNMENT'S INTEREST WHEN

SUBCONTRACTING WITH CONTRACTORS DEBARRED,

NOV 2025

https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52#FAR_52 http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/index.asp

SUSPENDED, PROPOSED FOR DEBARMENT, OR

VOLUNTARILY EXCLUDED (DEVIATION)

52.209-10 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH INVERTED

DOMESTIC CORPORATIONS (DEVIATION)

NOV 2025

52.219-4 NOTICE OF PRICE EVALUATION PREFERENCE FOR

HUBZONE SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS (DEVIATION)

NOV 2025

52.219-6 NOTICE OF TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE

(DEVIATION)

NOV 2025

52.219-14 LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING (DEVIATION) NOV 2025

52.219-28 POSTAWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

REREPRESENTATION (DEVIATION)

NOV 2025

52.219-33 NONMANUFACTURER RULE (DEVIATION) NOV 2025

52.222-3 CONVICT LABOR (DEVIATION) NOV 2025

52.222-41 SERVICE CONTRACT LABOR STANDARDS (DEVIATION) NOV 2025

52.222-50 COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (DEVIATION) NOV 2025

52.222-55 MINIMUM WAGES FOR CONTRACTOR WORKERS UNDER

EXECUTIVE ORDER 14026 (DEVIATION)

NOV 2025

52.222-62 PAID SICK LEAVE UNDER EXECUTIVE ORDER 13706

(DEVIATION)

NOV 2025

52.223-2 REPORTING OF BIOBASED PRODUCTS UNDER SERVICE

AND CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS (DEVIATION)

NOV 2025

52.223-5 POLLUTION PREVENTION AND RIGHT-TO-KNOW

INFORMATION

MAY 2024

52.226-8 ENCOURAGING CONTRACTOR POLICIES TO BAN TEXT

MESSAGING WHILE DRIVING

MAY 2024

52.232-33 PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER—SYSTEM

FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT

OCT 2018

52.232-36 PAYMENT BY THIRD PARTY (DEVIATION) NOV 2025

52.232-40 PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL

BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS

MAR 2023

52.233-3 PROTEST AFTER AWARD (DEVIATION) NOV 2025

52.233-4 APPLICABLE LAW FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT CLAIM

(DEVIATION)

NOV 2025

52.237-2 PROTECTION OF GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS,

EQUIPMENT, AND VEGETATION

APR 1984

52.244-6 SUBCONTRACTS FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (DEVIATION)

APR 2026

852.203-70 COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING MAY 2018

852.204-70 PERSONAL IDENTITY VERIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR

PERSONNEL (DEVIATION)

MAR 2026

852.204-71 INFORMATION AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY FEB 2023

852.211-76 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES - REIMBURSEMENT FOR DATA

BREACH COSTS

FEB 2023

852.211-76 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES - REIMBURSEMENT FOR DATA

BREACH COSTS ALTERNATE I

FEB 2023

852.219-73 VA NOTICE OF TOTAL SET-ASIDE FOR CERTIFIED

VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES (DEVIATION)

JAN 2023

852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS NOV 2018

852.242-71 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER OCT 2020

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 Optical Instrument Repair (WG-10) $33.76 +30% Fringe Benefits

C.4 52.222-90 ADDRESSING DEI DISCRIMINATION BY FEDERAL

CONTRACTORS (DEVIATION 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.

C.5 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.