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This is a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) solicitation for electrical panel equipment for the Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas. The solicitation (36C25525Q0353) seeks two medium voltage fusible interrupter switches: one indoor-rated and one outdoor-rated, each with 15kV, 600A, 38kA momentary and fault close ampere rating and 2 loop feed. The equipment is intended to replace existing twenty-eight-year-old Westinghouse medium voltage selector switches that are experiencing mechanical failures. The solicitation requires brand name or equal Eaton equipment, with six 15CLE-20E and six 15CLE-40E medium voltage fuses, and specifies that the new equipment must fit within the existing equipment's footprint of 56.82" (length) x 36" (width) x 95.46" (height). The contract will be awarded using a lowest price technically acceptable evaluation method, with a period of performance beginning 05-30-2025. The solicitation is set aside for small businesses, specifically noting a NAICS code of 335313 with a 1,250 employee size standard.
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1. REQUISITION NO.
2. CONTRACT NO. 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE DATE 4. ORDER NO. 5. SOLICITATION NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE
a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NO. (No Collect Calls) 8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL
TIME
9. ISSUED BY CODE 10. THIS ACQUISITION IS UNRESTRICTED OR SET ASIDE: % FOR:
SMALL BUSINESS
HUBZONE SMALL
BUSINESS
SERVICE-DISABLED
VETERAN-OWNED
SMALL BUSINESS
WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS
(WOSB) ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED
SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM
EDWOSB
8(A)
NAICS:
SIZE STANDARD:
11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-
TION UNLESS BLOCK IS
MARKED
SEE SCHEDULE
12. DISCOUNT TERMS
13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A
RATED ORDER UNDER
DPAS (15 CFR 700)
13b. RATING
14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION
RFQ IFB RFP
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
36C25525Q0353 05-08-2025
James Horne (James.horne@va.gov) (316) 685-2221 05-18-2025 8pm CDT
36C255 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15 3450 S 4th Street Trafficway
Leavenworth KS 66048
X
335313
1250 Employees
Net 30 Days N/A
X
See Delivery Schedule
36C255
Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15 3450 S 4th Street Trafficway
Leavenworth KS 66048
36C255
Department of Veterans Affairs Financial Services Center http://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp
Austin TX
877-353-9791 512-460-5429
See CONTINUATION Page
1. This solicitation is for the one time buy for the Electrical Panel Equipment for the Robert Dole VAMC.
2. The contractor shall supply the electrical panels equipment in correspondence with the Statemen of Work (SOW)
3. Evaluation criteria will be lowest price technically acceptable.
See CONTINUATION Page See CONTINUATION page
X X
X 1
Hubert Scipio Contracting Officer
36C25525Q0353
Table of Contents
SECTION A
A.1 SF 1449 SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS
AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES
SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS
B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA
B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE
ITEM INFORMATION
B.3 DELIVERY SCHEDULE
SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES
C.1 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)
C.2 VAAR 852.203-70 COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING (MAY 2018)
C.3 VAAR 852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS (NOV
2018)
C.4 VAAR 852.242-71 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER (OCT 2020)
C.5 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT
STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND
COMMERCIAL SERVICES (JAN 2025) (DEVIATION FEB 2025)
SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS
D.1 STATEMENT OF WORK
SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS
E.1 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB
1998)
E.2 52.204-29 FEDERAL ACQUISITION SUPPLY CHAIN SECURITY ACT
ORDERS—REPRESENTATION AND DISCLOSURES (DEC 2023)
E.3 VAAR 852.239-75 INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE (FEB 2023)
E.4 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS—
COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (MAY 2024) (DEVIATION
FEB 2025)
SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS
B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA
1. Contract Administration: All contract administration matters will be handled by the following individuals:
a. CONTRACTOR: TBD
b. GOVERNMENT: Contracting Officer 36C255 Hubert Scipio (Hubert.Scipio@va.gov)
Contracting Specialist 36C255 James Horne (James.Horne@va.gov)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15
3450 S 4th Street Trafficway
Leavenworth KS 66048
2. CONTRACTOR REMITTANCE ADDRESS: All payments by the Government to the contractor will be made in accordance with:
[X] 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System For Award Management, or
[] 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party
3. INVOICES: Invoices shall be submitted in arrears:
a. Quarterly []
b. Semi-Annually []
c. Other [X] Upon inspection, and acceptance of all items.
4. GOVERNMENT INVOICE ADDRESS: All Invoices from the contractor shall be submitted electronically in accordance with VAAR Clause 852.232-72 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests.
https://www.fsc.va.gov/
ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS: The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the Solicitation numbered and dated as follows:
AMENDMENT NO DATE
B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE
ITEM INFORMATION
ITEM
NUMBE
R
DESCRIPTION OF
SUPPLIES/SERVIC
ES
QUANTIT
Y
UNI
T UNIT PRICE AMOUNT
0001 1.00 EA _____________ ________________
Outdoor switch gear for B5 Contract Period: Base Brand name or Equal to Eaton IAW Statement of Work POP Begin: 05-30-2025
0002 1.00 EA _____________
Indoor switch gear for B60 Contract Period: Base Brand name or Equal to Eaton IAW Statement of Work POP Begin: 05-30-2025
GRAND TOTAL ________________
B.3 DELIVERY SCHEDULE
ITEM
NUMBER SHIPPING INFORMATION QUANTITY
DELIVERY
DATE
0001-
SHIP TO: 5500 E Kellogg Dr Wichita, KS 67218
ALL See PoP
POC: Gregory F Gann
Gregory.Gann@va.gov
SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES
FAR
Number
Title Date
52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL
PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES
NOV 2023
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.1 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/browse/index/far https://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/
(End of Clause)
FAR
Number
Title Date
52.203-17 CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS NOV 2023
52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE OCT 2018
52.204-18 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE
MAINTENANCE
AUG 2020
C.2 VAAR 852.203-70 COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING (MAY 2018)
The Contractor shall not make reference in its commercial advertising to Department of Veterans Affairs contracts in a manner that states or implies the Department of Veterans Affairs approves or endorses the Contractor’s products or services or considers the Contractor’s products or services superior to other products or services.
(End of Clause)
C.3 VAAR 852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT
REQUESTS (NOV 2018)
(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—
(1) Contract financing payment has the meaning given in FAR 32.001;
(2) Designated agency office means the office designated by the purchase order, agreement, or contract to first receive and review invoices. This office can be contractually designated as the receiving entity. This office may be different from the office issuing the payment;
(3) Electronic form means an automated system transmitting information electronically according to the accepted electronic data transmission methods and formats identified in paragraph (c) of this clause. Facsimile, email, and scanned documents are not acceptable electronic forms for submission of payment requests;
(4) Invoice payment has the meaning given in FAR 32.001; and
(5) Payment request means any request for contract financing payment or invoice payment submitted by the contractor under this contract.
(b) Electronic payment requests. Except as provided in paragraph (e) of this clause, the contractor shall submit payment requests in electronic form. Purchases paid with a Government-wide commercial purchase card are considered to be an electronic transaction for purposes of this rule, and therefore no additional electronic invoice submission is required.
(c) Data transmission. A contractor must ensure that the data transmission method and format are through one of the following:
(1) VA’s Electronic Invoice Presentment and Payment System at the current website address provided in the contract.
(2) Any system that conforms to the X12 electronic data interchange (EDI) formats established by the Accredited Standards Center (ASC) and chartered by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
(d) Invoice requirements. Invoices shall comply with FAR 32.905.
(e) Exceptions. If, based on one of the circumstances in this paragraph (e), the Contracting Officer directs that payment requests be made by mail, the Contractor shall submit payment requests by mail through the United States Postal Service to the designated agency office.
Submission of payment requests by mail may be required for—
(1) Awards made to foreign vendors for work performed outside the United States;
(2) Classified contracts or purchases when electronic submission and processing of payment requests could compromise the safeguarding of classified or privacy information;
(3) Contracts awarded by contracting officers in the conduct of emergency operations, such as responses to national emergencies;
(4) Solicitations or contracts in which the designated agency office is a VA entity other than the VA Financial Services Center in Austin, Texas; or
(5) Solicitations or contracts in which the VA designated agency office does not have electronic invoicing capability as described above.
C.4 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 will be furnished to the Contractor.
(End of Clause)
(End of Addendum to 52.212-4)
C.5 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO
IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL
PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (JAN 2025) (DEVIATION FEB
2025)
(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 products and commercial services:
(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 Covered Entities (DEC 2023) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115–91).
(3) 52.204–25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (NOV 2021) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115–232).
(4) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (NOV 2015).
(5) 52.232–40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (MAR 2023) (31 U.S.C. 3903 and 10 U.S.C. 3801).
(6) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (AUG 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).
(7) 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 products and commercial services:
[] (1) 52.203–6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (JUN 2020), with Alternate I (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 4655).
[] (2) 52.203–13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (NOV 2021) (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) 52.203–17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (NOV 2023) (41 U.S.C. 4712);
this clause does not apply to contracts of DoD, NASA, the Coast Guard, or applicable elements of the intelligence community—see FAR 3.900(a).
[X] (5) 52.204–10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (JUN 2020) (Pub. L. 109–282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).
[] (6) [Reserved]
[] (7) 52.204–14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (OCT 2016) (Pub. L. 111–117, section 743 of Div. C).
[] (8) 52.204–15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (OCT 2016) (Pub. L. 111–117, section 743 of Div. C).
[X] (9) 52.204–27, Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (JUN 2023) (Section 102 of Division R of Pub. L. 117–328).
[] (10) 52.204–28, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders—Federal Supply Schedules, Governmentwide Acquisition Contracts, and Multi-Agency Contracts. (DEC 2023) (Pub. L. 115–390, title II).
[X] (11)(i) 52.204–30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders— Prohibition.
(DEC 2023) (Pub. L. 115–390, title II).
[] (ii) Alternate I (DEC 2023) of 52.204–30.
[X] (12) 52.209–6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Proposed for Debarment, or Voluntarily Excluded. (JAN 2025) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).
[] (13) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters
(OCT 2018) (41 U.S.C. 2313).
[] (14) [Reserved]
[] (15) 52.219–3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C. 657a).
[X] (16) 52.219–4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (OCT 2022) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a).
[] (17) [Reserved]
[] (18)(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.
[] (19)(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.
[] (20) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (JAN 2025) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).
[] (21)(i) 52.219–9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (JAN 2025) (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 (JAN 2025) of 52.219–9.
[] (v) Alternate IV (JAN 2025) of 52.219–9.
[] (22)(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.
[] (23) 52.219–14, Limitations on Subcontracting (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C. 657s).
[] (24) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages—Subcontracting Plan (SEP 2021) (15 U.S.C.
637(d)(4)(F)(i)).
[] (25) 52.219–27, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Concerns Eligible Under the SDVOSB Program (FEB 2024) (15 U.S.C. 657f).
[X] (26) (i) 52.219-28, Postaward Small Business Program Rerepresentation (JAN 2025) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).
[] (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219–28.
[] (27) 52.219–29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business Concerns (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).
[] (28) 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 (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).
[] (29) 52.219-32, Orders Issued Directly Under Small Business Reserves (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).
[] (30) 52.219–33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (SEP 2021) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(17)).
[] (31) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (JUN 2003) (E.O. 11755).
[X] (32) 52.222–19, Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (JAN 2025) (E.O. 13126).
[] (33) [Reserved]
[] (34) [Reserved]
[] (35)(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] (36)(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] (37) 52.222–37, Employment Reports on Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).
[] (38) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act
(DEC 2010) (E.O. 13496).
[X] (39)(i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (NOV 2021) (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).
[] (40) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (JAN 2025). (E.O. 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial products or commercial services as prescribed in FAR 22.1803.)
[] (41)(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.)
[] (42) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (MAY 2024) (42 U.S.C. 7671, et seq.).
[] (43) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (MAY 2024) (42 U.S.C. 7671, et seq.).
[] (44) 52.223-20, Aerosols. (MAY 2024) (42 U.S.C. 7671, et seq.).
[] (45) 52.223-21, Foams (MAY 2024). (42 U.S.C. 7671, et seq.).
[X] (46) 52.223-23, Sustainable Products and Services (MAY 2024) (DEVIATION FEB 2025) (7 U.S.C. 8102, 42 U.S.C. 6962, 42 U.S.C. 8259b, and 42 U.S.C. 7671I).
[] (47)(i) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (JAN 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a).
[] (ii) Alternate I (JAN 2017) of 52.224-3.
[] (48)(i) 52.225-1, Buy American—Supplies (OCT 2022) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).
[] (ii) Alternate I (OCT 2022) of 52.225-1.
[X] (49)(i) 52.225-3, Buy American—Free Trade Agreements—Israeli Trade Act (NOV 2023) (19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, 19 U.S.C. chapter 29 (sections 4501-4732), Public Law 103-182, 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108- 302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, 110-138, 112-41, 112-42, and 112-43.
[] (ii) Alternate I [Reserved].
[] (iii) Alternate II (JAN 2025) of 52.225-3.
[] (iv) Alternate III (FEB 2024) of 52.225-3.
[] (v) Alternate IV (OCT 2022) of 52.225-3.
[] (50) 52.225–5, Trade Agreements (NOV 2023) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note
[X] (51) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (FEB 2021) (E.O.'s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).
[] (52) 52.225–26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (OCT 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. Subtitle A, Part V, Subpart G Note).
[] (53) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (NOV 2007) (42 U.S.C.
5150).
[] (54) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (NOV 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).
[X] (55) 52.226-8, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving
(MAY 2024) (E.O. 13513)
[] (56) 52.229–12, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (FEB 2021).
[] (57) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 3805).
[] (58) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Products and Commercial Services
(NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 3805).
[X] (59) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management
(OCT 2018) (31 U.S.C. 3332).
[] (60) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Other than System for Award Management (JUL 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).
[] (61) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (MAY 2014) (31 U.S.C. 3332).
[] (62) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (AUG 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a).
[X] (63) 52.240–1, Prohibition on Unmanned Aircraft Systems Manufactured or Assembled by American Security Drone Act—Covered Foreign Entities (NOV 2024) (Sections 1821–1826, Pub. L. 118–31, 41 U.S.C. 3901 note prec.).
[] (64) 52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (JAN 2017)(15 U.S.C.
637(d)(13)).
[] (65)(i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (NOV 2021) (46 U.S.C. 55305 and 10 U.S.C. 2631).
[] (ii) Alternate I (APR 2003) of 52.247-64.
[] (iii) Alternate II (NOV 2021) of 52.247-64.
(c) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, 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 products and commercial services:
[] (1) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (AUG 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).
[] (2) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (MAY 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).
[] (3) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards—Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (AUG 2018) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C.
chapter 67).
[] (4) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards—Price Adjustment (MAY 2014) (29 U.S.C 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).
[] (5) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment—Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).
[] (6) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services—Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).
[] (7) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026
(JAN 2022).
[] (8) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2022) (E.O. 13706).
[] (9) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (JUN 2020) (42 U.S.C. 1792).
[] (10) 52.247-69, Reporting Requirement for U.S.-Flag Air Carriers Regarding Training to Prevent Human Trafficking (JAN 2025) (49 U.S.C. 40118(g)).
(d) Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph (d) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, as defined in FAR 2.101, on the date of award of this contract, and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records—Negotiation.
(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 Subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the 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 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.
(e)(1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), and (d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in this paragraph (e)(1) in a subcontract for commercial products or commercial services. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause—
(i) 52.203–13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C.
3509).
(ii) 52.203–17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (NOV 2023) (41 U.S.C. 4712).
(iii) 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)).
(iv) 52.204–23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab Covered Entities (DEC 2023) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115–91).
(v) 52.204–25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (NOV 2021) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115–232).
(vi) 52.204–27, Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (JUN 2023) (Section 102 of Division R of Pub. L. 117–328).
(vii) (A) 52.204–30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders— Prohibition.
(DEC 2023) (Pub. L. 115–390, title II).
(B) Alternate I (DEC 2023) of 52.204–30.
(viii) 52.219–8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (JAN 2025) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds the applicable threshold specified in FAR 19.702(a) on the date of subcontract award, the subcontractor must include 52.219–8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.
(ix) [Reserved]
(x) [Reserved]
(xi) 52.222–35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).
(xii) 52.222–36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020) (29 U.S.C. 793).
(xiii) 52.222–37, Employment Reports on Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).
(xiv) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (DEC 2010) (E.O. 13496). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (f) of FAR clause 52.222-40.
(xv) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (AUG 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).
(xvi)(A) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (NOV 2021) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).
(B) Alternate I (MAR 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).
(xvii) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment—Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).
(xviii) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services—Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).
(xix) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (JAN 2025) (E.O. 12989).
(xx) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (JAN 2022).
(xxi) 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2022) (E.O. 13706).
(xxii)(A) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (JAN 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a).
(B) Alternate I (JAN 2017) of 52.224-3.
(xxiii) 52.225–26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (OCT 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. Subtitle A, Part V, Subpart G Note).
(xxiv) 52.226–6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (JUN 2020) (42 U.S.C. 1792). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226- 6.
(xxv) 52.232–40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (MAR 2023) (31 U.S.C. 3903 and 10 U.S.C. 3801). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph
(c) of 52.232–40.
(xxvi) 52.240–1, Prohibition on Unmanned Aircraft Systems Manufactured or Assembled by American Security Drone Act—Covered Foreign Entities (NOV 2024) (Sections 1821–1826, Pub. L. 118–31, 41 U.S.C.3901 note prec.).
(xxvii) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (NOV 2021) (46 U.S.C. 55305 and 10 U.S.C. 2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64.
(2) While not required, the Contractor may include in its subcontracts for commercial products and commercial services a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations.
SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR
ATTACHMENTS
D.1 STATEMENT OF WORK
*ALL ITEMS HEREIN THAT MENTION BRAND NAME PRODUCTS MAY BE SUBSTITUTED
FOR A LIKE OR SIMILAR ITEM*
1. INTRODUCTION
This solicitation is to provide the Robert J. Dole VAMC Facilities Management Service with (2) medium voltage fusible interrupter switches 15KV 600A 38KA momentary and fault close ampere rating, with 2 loop feed. (1) indoor rated and (1) outdoor rated MVSS that serves electrical utilities to behavioral health, education, human resources, transitional living center, physical therapy, and substance abuse rehab treatment facility. The medium voltage selector switch package shall be compliant with NEMA, ANSI, IEEE and NFPA. This package shall include (6) 15CLE-20E and (6) 15CLE-40E fuses for the medium voltage switches.
2. BACKGROUND
The RJD VAMC FMS uses Eaton medium voltage switch gear that provides utility power to behavioral health, education, human resources, transitional living center, physical therapy, and substance abuse rehab treatment facility. The existing Westinghouse medium voltage selector switch is at the end of useful life. The selector switches are twenty-eight years old. The selector switches have some issues with mechanical failure, knives not disengaging, knives not re-engaging, bad insulators, and arcing between the bus and metal cabinet. Facilities Management has been successful with maintaining and inspecting medium voltage switches and we must maintain a highly reliable electrical utility for patient care. The Robert J. Dole VHA needs new medium voltage switches to lessen the possibility of failure to electrical utility to multiple buildings. The new medium voltage selector switch will reassure that the Robert J. Dole VHA maintains a high level of patient care and good reliable electrical equipment for the medical staff.
3. SCOPE OF WORK
The company or contractor shall provide (6) 15CLE-20E and (6) 15CLE-40E medium voltage fuses, (1) medium voltage fusible interrupter selector switch, 15KV 600A 2 loop feed, 38KA momentary and fault close ampere rating, indoor rated. (1) medium voltage fusible interrupter selector switch, 15KV 600A 2 loop feed, 38KA momentary and fault close ampere rating, outdoor rated (see diagram 3.a one-line) The system shall be fully compliant with the latest edition of NEMA, ANSI, IEEE, and NFPA. The new equipment must fit within the existing equipment’s footprint of 56.82” (length) x 36” (width) x 95.46” (height). Installation is not required. The Facilities Maintenance Service’s will install the new equipment when time permits, and all other mission critical departments agree on the installed time.
3.a MVSS one-line
4. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
Brand Name or Equal To: Eaton Description: Medium Voltage Metal-Enclosed Fusible Interrupter Selector Switch
SALIENT FEATURES
BASE MODEL: 15 kV Medium-voltage metal-enclosed 600A 38KA momentary and fault close ampere rating.
Fused with current limiting fuses.
SWITCH MECHANISM
Manual Operated Duplex load break switch arrangement for selection of alternate feeds.
Three-pole gang-operated, interrupter type.
Quick-make, quick break stored energy operation. The mechanism shall enable the switch to close against a fault equal to the momentary rating of the switch without affecting its continuous current carrying or load interrupting ability.
The opening and closing of the switch blades are done by the spring.
The switch mechanism has only metal to metal linkage- no chains or cables shall be used.
Arc interruption shall take place between copper-tungsten tipped auxiliary blade and arcing contacts within a DE-ION arc chute. No arcing takes place between the main blades and stationary contacts.
Blow out forces cannot be transmitted to the operating handle.
CONSTRUCTION
Provisions for padlocking door Inspection window. A single gasketed, rectangular, high impact viewing window permits full view of the position of all three switch blades through the closed door.
Full height main door. The door shall have a return flange, is reinforced, and has two rotary-latch type handles to provide latching members held in shear. It closes over a projecting frame.
Foot operated door stop.
Grounded metal safety barrier. Prevents inadvertent contact with any live part, yet it allows for full view inspection of the switch blade position.
Door interlock. Prevents the door enclosure from being opened when the switch is closed.
Switch interlock. Prevents inadvertent closure of the switch if the door of the enclosure is open.
High quality insulation, bus and switch insulators, switch drive rods barriers between phases, and barriers between outer phases and the housing are of high strength, non-hygroscopic, track resistant glass polyester as standard.
Red and Green switch position indicators.
Provisions for padlocking switch open or closed.
Operating handle is conveniently located behind a small access door, giving the structure a smooth appearance, and discouraging casual contact by unauthorized personnel.
Switchgear assembly rating nameplate.
Final finish shall be enamel, lacquer, or powder coating. Enamel and powder coatings shall be oven baked. Color shall be light gray.
SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS
FAR
Number
Title Date
52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL
PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES
SEP 2023
ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS
AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES
Provisions 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 provisions are incorporated into 52.212-1 as an addendum to this solicitation:
1. Instructions for Proposal Submission:
A. Offerors should review this entire solicitation before submitting an offer to ensure that their offers meets all requirements. The offeror shall date and sign the SF1149 in blocks 30 a, b and C agreeing to all terms and conditions of this solicitation and resulting contract.
B. Offerors’ quotes are to be submitted electronically to James.Horne@va.gov. The offeror is responsible for ensuring that the contract specialist has received their quote on or before the deadline.
o The quote shall be prepared in one (1) part: 1) price response. The pricing response shall consist of the signed Standard Form (SF) 1449 and completion of the price schedule(s).
o Please submit specs of your “equal” if not providing brand name o Lowest Price Technically Acceptable will be used for this solicitation.
E.1 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY
REFERENCE (FEB 1998)
This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions 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. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):
https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far https://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/
(End of Provision)
FAR
Number
Title Date
52.204-6 UNIQUE ENTITY IDENTIFIER OCT 2016
52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT NOV 2024
52.204-16 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE
REPORTING
AUG 2020
52.204-20 PREDECESSOR OF OFFEROR AUG 2020
52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN
TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE
SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT
NOV 2021
52.211-6 BRAND NAME OR EQUAL AUG 1999
E.2 52.204-29 FEDERAL ACQUISITION SUPPLY CHAIN SECURITY ACT
ORDERS—REPRESENTATION AND DISCLOSURES (DEC 2023)
(a) Definitions. As used in this provision, Covered article, FASCSA order, Intelligence community, National security system, Reasonable inquiry, Sensitive compartmented information, Sensitive compartmented information system, and Source have the meaning provided in the clause 52.204–30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders— Prohibition.
(b) Prohibition. Contractors are prohibited from providing or using as part of the performance of the contract any covered article, or any products or services produced or provided by a source, if the prohibition is set out in an applicable Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act (FASCSA) order, as described in paragraph (b)(1) of FAR 52.204–30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders—Prohibition.
(c) Procedures. (1) The Offeror shall search for the phrase ‘‘FASCSA order’’ in the System for Award Management (SAM)(https://www.sam.gov) for any covered article, or any products or services produced or provided by a source, if there is an applicable FASCSA order described in paragraph (b)(1) of FAR 52.204–30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders— Prohibition.
(2) The Offeror shall review the solicitation for any FASCSA orders that are not in SAM, but are effective and do apply to the solicitation and resultant contract (see FAR 4.2303(c)(2)).
(3) FASCSA orders issued after the date of solicitation do not apply unless added by an amendment to the solicitation.
(d) Representation. By submission of this offer, the offeror represents that it has conducted a reasonable inquiry, and that the offeror does not propose to provide or use in response to this solicitation any covered article, or any products or services produced or provided by a source, if the covered article or the source is prohibited by an applicable FASCSA order in effect on the date the solicitation was issued, except as waived by the solicitation, or as disclosed in paragraph (e).
(e) Disclosures. The purpose for this disclosure is so the Government may decide whether to issue a waiver. For any covered article, or any products or services produced or provided by a source, if the covered article or the source is subject to an applicable FASCSA order, and the Offeror is unable to represent compliance, then the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:
(1) Name of the product or service provided to the Government;
(2) Name of the covered article or source subject to a FASCSA order;
(3) If applicable, name of the vendor, including the Commercial and Government Entity code and unique entity identifier (if known), that supplied the covered article or the product or service to the Offeror;
(4) Brand;
(5) Model number (original equipment manufacturer number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number);
(6) Item description;
(7) Reason why the applicable covered article or the product or service is being provided or used;
(f) Executive agency review of disclosures. The contracting officer will review disclosures provided in paragraph (e) to determine if any waiver may be sought. A contracting officer may choose not to pursue a waiver for covered articles or sources otherwise subject to a FASCSA order and may instead make an award to an offeror that does not require a waiver.
(End of Provision)
E.3 VAAR 852.239-75 INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION
TECHNOLOGY ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE (FEB 2023)
(a) Any offeror responding to this solicitation must comply with established VA Information and Communication Technology (ICT) (formerly Electronic and Information (EIT)) accessibility standards. Information about Section 508 is available at http://www.section508.va.gov/.
(b) The Section 508 accessibility standards applicable to this solicitation are stated in the clause at 852.239–75, Information and Communication Technology Accessibility. In order to facilitate the Government’s determination whether proposed ICT supplies meet applicable Section 508 accessibility standards, offerors must submit appropriate VA Section 508 Checklists, in accordance with the checklist completion instructions. The purpose of the checklists is to assist VA acquisition and program officials in determining whether proposed ICT supplies, or information, documentation and services conform to applicable Section 508 accessibility standards. The checklists allow offerors or developers to self-evaluate their supplies and document—in detail—whether they conform to a specific Section 508 accessibility standard, and any underway remediation efforts addressing conformance issues.
(c) Respondents to this solicitation must identify any exception to Section 508 requirements. If an offeror claims its supplies or services meet applicable Section 508 accessibility standards, and it is later determined by the Government, i.e., after award of a contract or order, that supplies or services delivered do not conform to the described accessibility standards, remediation of the supplies or services to the level of conformance specified in the contract will be the responsibility of the Contractor at its expense.
(End of Provision)
(End of Addendum to 52.212-1)
E.4 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS—
COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (MAY 2024)
(DEVIATION FEB 2025)
The Offeror shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the Offeror has completed the annual representations and certification electronically in the System for Award Management (SAM) accessed through https://www.sam.gov. If the Offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically, the Offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (v) of this provision.
(a) Definitions. As used in this provision—
Covered telecommunications equipment or services has the meaning provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.
Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) concern means a small business concern that is at least 51 percent directly and unconditionally owned by, and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by, one or more women who are citizens of the United States and who are economically disadvantaged in accordance with 13 CFR 127, and the concern is identified by SBA or an approved third-party certifier in accordance with 13 CFR 127.300. It automatically qualifies as a women-owned small business eligible under the WOSB Program.
Forced or indentured child labor means all work or service—
(1) Exacted from any person under the age of 18 under the menace of any penalty for its nonperformance and for which the worker does not offer himself voluntarily; or
(2) Performed by any person under the age of 18 pursuant to a contract the enforcement of which can be accomplished by process or penalties.
Highest-level owner means the entity that owns or controls an immediate owner of the offeror, or that owns or controls one or more entities that control an immediate owner of the offeror. No entity owns or exercises control of the highest level owner.
Immediate owner means an entity, other than the offeror, that has direct control of the offeror.
Indicators of control include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following: Ownership or interlocking management, identity of interests among family members, shared facilities and equipment, and the common use of employees.
Inverted domestic corporation means a foreign incorporated entity that meets the definition of an inverted domestic corporation under 6 U.S.C. 395(b), applied in accordance with the rules and definitions of 6 U.S.C. 395(c).
Manufactured end product means any end product in product and service codes (PSCs) 1000- 9999, except—
(1) PSC 5510, Lumber and Related Basic Wood Materials;
(2) Product or Service Group (PSG) 87, Agricultural Supplies;
(3) PSG 88, Live Animals;
(4) PSG 89, Subsistence;
(5) PSC 9410, Crude Grades of Plant Materials;
(6) PSC 9430, Miscellaneous Crude Animal Products, Inedible;
(7) PSC 9440, Miscellaneous Crude Agricultural and Forestry Products;
(8) PSC 9610, Ores;
(9) PSC 9620, Minerals, Natural and Synthetic; and
(10) PSC 9630, Additive Metal Materials.
Place of manufacture means the place where an end product is assembled out of components, or otherwise made or processed from raw materials into the finished product that is to be provided to the Government. If a product is disassembled and reassembled, the place of reassembly is not the place of manufacture.
Predecessor means an entity that is replaced by a successor and includes any predecessors of the predecessor.
Reasonable inquiry has the meaning provided in the clause 52.204–25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.
Restricted business operations means business operations in Sudan that include power production activities, mineral extraction activities, oil-related activities, or the production of military equipment, as those terms are defined in the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007 (Pub. L. 110-174). Restricted business operations do not include business operations that the person (as that term is defined in Section 2 of the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007) conducting the business can demonstrate—
(1) Are conducted under contract directly and exclusively with the regional government of southern Sudan;
(2) Are conducted pursuant to specific authorization from the Office of Foreign Assets Control in the Department of the Treasury, or are expressly exempted under Federal law from the requirement to be conducted under such authorization;
(3) Consist of providing goods or services to marginalized populations of Sudan;
(4) Consist of providing goods or services to an internationally recognized peacekeeping force or humanitarian organization;
(5) Consist of providing goods or services that are used only to promote health or education;
or
(6) Have been voluntarily suspended.
Sensitive technology—
(1) Means hardware, software, telecommunications equipment, or any other technology that is to be used specifically—
(i) To restrict the free flow of unbiased information in Iran; or
(ii) To disrupt, monitor, or otherwise restrict speech of the people of Iran; and
(2) Does not include information or informational materials the export of which the President does not have the authority to regulate or prohibit pursuant to section 203(b)(3) of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1702(b)(3)).
Service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) concern means a small business concern—
(1)(i) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned and controlled by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans; and
(ii) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of a service-disabled veteran with permanent and severe disability, the spouse or permanent caregiver of such veteran; or
(2) A small business concern eligible under the SDVOSB Program in accordance with 13 CFR part 128 (see subpart 19.14).
(3) Service-disabled veteran, as used in this definition, means a veteran as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(2), with a disability that is service-connected, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(16), and who is registered in the Beneficiary Identification and Records Locator Subsystem, or successor system that is maintained by the Department of Veterans Affairs’ Veterans Benefits Administration, as a service-disabled veteran.
Service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) concern eligible under the SDVOSB Program means an SDVOSB concern that—
(1) Effective January 1, 2024, is designated in the System for Award Management (SAM) as certified by the Small Business Administration (SBA) in accordance with 13 CFR 128.300; or
(2) Has represented that it is an SDVOSB concern in SAM and…
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