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This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for medical diagnostic equipment and installation services for the Harry S Truman VA Medical Center Multi-Specialty CBOC in Rolla, Missouri. The solicitation was issued on August 7, 2026, with offers due by August 21, 2026 at 12:00 PM CDT. This is a total set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) under NAICS code 334510 with a size standard of 1,250 employees. The Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15, located in Leavenworth, Kansas, is issuing the solicitation with Ashley Schmitt as the contracting officer.

The acquisition requires two hearing aid analyzers, one electronystagmograph with video nystagmography (VNG) diagnostic system capabilities, and one eye-tracking and goggle system, plus white glove delivery and installation services. Detailed specifications mandate that equipment be the newest commercially available models meeting FDA clearance standards, with capabilities including real-ear measurements, comprehensive vestibular and oculomotor testing, automated calibration, and comprehensive diagnostic reporting with electronic medical records integration. Delivery is scheduled for November 2, 2026, to the Rolla CBOC facility, with a performance period extending through January 31, 2027. The contractor must provide a two-year manufacturer's warranty with free replacement and return shipping, coordinate with the VA Activations POC prior to delivery, provide detailed packing slips with serial numbers, remove all installation waste daily, and comply with security protocols and site safety requirements. Payment will be made upon delivery and acceptance of all items via electronic funds transfer with NET 30 terms. Responses must include detailed line items with pricing, salient characteristics, equipment capabilities, warranty information, and an authorized distribution letter, with late responses or those missing required documentation deemed non-responsive.

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36C25526Q0588

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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

36C25526Q0588 08-07-2026 Schmitt, Ashley | ashley.schmitt@va.gov 913-946-1151 08-21-2026 12:00

CDT

36C255 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15 3450 S 4th Street Trafficway Leavenworth KS 66048 X X 334510 1250 Employees

NET 30

N/A X Harry S Truman VA Medical Center Multi-Specialty CBOC – Rolla 13063 Old Wire Rd Rolla MO 65401 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

THIS REQUEST FOR QUOTES IS FOR TWO HEARING AID ANALYZERS,

AN ELECTRONYSTAGMOGRAPH W/ACCESSORIES TO INCLUDE A VIDEO

NYSTAGMOGRAPHY (VNG) DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM AND

A

EYE-TRACKING

& GOGGLE SYSTEM, AND WHITE GLOVE DELIVERY AND INSTALLATION.

THIS ORDER IS FOR THE ROLLA CBOC OUT OF COLUMBIA VA MEDICAL

CENTER.

SEE THE STATEMENT OF WORK FOR NECESSARY CAPABILITIES OF EACH

ITEM BEING REQUESTED.

RESPONSES TO THIS SOLICITATION MUST INCLUDE:

- DETAILED LINE ITEMS AND PRICES,

- SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS,

- EQUIPMENT CAPABILITIES,

- WARRANTY INFORMATION,

- AUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTION LETTER.

LATE RESPONSES AND RESPONSES WITHOUT ANY OF THE REQUIRED

DOCUMENTS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

See CONTINUATION Page X X Schmitt, Ashley

CONTRACTING OFFICER

Table of Contents

SECTION A1
A.1 SF 1449 SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES1
SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS3
B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA3
SCOPE OF WORK4
B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE11
ITEM INFORMATION11
B.3 DELIVERY SCHEDULE11
SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES12
C.1 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (OCT 2025) (DEVIATION)12
C.2 52.222-90 ADDRESSING DEI DISCRIMINATION BY FEDERAL CONTRACTORS (DEVIATION APR 2026)17
C.3 52.240-91 SECURITY PROHIBITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)18
C.4 VAAR 852.219-73 VA NOTICE OF TOTAL SET-ASIDE FOR CERTIFIED SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES (JAN 2023) (DEVIATION)27
C.5 VAAR 852.219-76 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SUPPLIES AND PRODUCTS (JAN 2023) (DEVIATION)30
C.6 VAAR 852.247-73 PACKING FOR DOMESTIC SHIPMENT (OCT 2018)32
C.7 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)32
SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS34
SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS34
E.1 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (OCT 2025) (DEVIATION)34
E.2 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)35
E.3 52.240-90 SECURITY PROHIBITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)36
E.4 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)40
E.5 52.212-2 EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (OCT 2025) (DEVIATION)40

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

1. Contract Administration: All contract administration matters will be handled by the following individuals:

a. CONTRACTOR:

b. GOVERNMENT: Contracting Officer 36C255 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 DELIVERY 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.

VA FINANCIAL SERVICES CENTER

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

AMENDMENT NO
DATE

SCOPE OF WORK

1.0 Introduction

This Scope of Work (SOW) defines the requirements of the Harry S Truman VA Medical Center - Multi-Specialty CBOC – Rolla in establishing a fixed-price order for hearing aid analyzers. The product must meet or exceed the specifications laid out in this scope of work

1.1 Background

Harry S Truman VA Medical Center - Multi-Specialty CBOC – Rolla requires hearing aid analyzers to outfit the new facility and provide services for the VA.

1.2 Scope

The scope of this purchase order is to provide Harry S Truman VA Medical Center - Multi-Specialty CBOC – Rolla with the products outlined for delivery to the Harry S Truman VA Medical Center - Multi-Specialty CBOC – Rolla location. Contractors shall furnish all requirements.

Delivery will be available, November 2, 2026.

The delivery schedule is based upon the current construction schedule, which is subject to change. The vendor shall not increase prices for a change in delivery date due to construction delays. The awardees’ actual delivery dates will be confirmed by VA upon award.

The Contractor shall provide services and support at the locations identified in this Scope of Work. The Government reserves the right to add, remove, or modify locations and facilities as mission requirements evolve across the current and future operational footprint. The Contractor shall accommodate these changes within the scope of the contract without disruption to services. Any adjustments to pricing, schedule, or resources resulting from such changes shall be addressed through the appropriate contractual modification process in accordance with the applicable Changes clause

2.0 General Requirement

All equipment to be supplied under the specifications shall be the newest and the most current model of a standard product of a manufacturer of record. The products provided must meet or exceed the specifications laid out in the sections. A manufacturer of record is defined as a company whose main occupation is the manufacture for sale of the items of equipment and which:

a. Maintains a factory production line.

b. Maintains a stock of replacement parts for the item.

c. Maintains engineering drawings, specifications, operating manuals and maintenance manuals.

d. Has published and distributed descriptive literature and equipment specifications on the equipment.

Any equipment or service as applicable must be in compliance with the Memorandum dated March 6th, 2025, Subject: Electronic Health Record Modernization Standardization (VIEWS 12862405).

Requirements:

Description/Part Number*
Qty
Hearing Aid Analyzer
2
Electronystagmograph w/Accessories
1

Specifications:

1. | Hearing Aid Analyzer

a. The system shall:

i. Support objective verification and validation of hearing instruments.

ii. Be suitable for use with adult patients.

iii. Be designed for use in clinical audiology settings.

iv. Be commercially available and non-developmental.

v. Perform real-ear aided response (REAR), real-ear unaided response (REUR), and real-ear occluded response (REOR) measurements.

vi. Support probe-microphone-based real-ear measurements.

vii. Allow real-ear verification of hearing aids programmed to prescriptive targets.

viii. Support measurement of real-ear saturation response (RESR).

ix. Support speech-based test signals for hearing aid verification.

x. Allow verification using calibrated speech or speech-like stimuli.

xi. Support verification of hearing aids across soft, average, and loud input levels.

xii. Support commonly used prescriptive fitting formulas (e.g., NAL, DSL).

xiii. Display measured responses relative to prescriptive targets.

xiv. Allow comparison of aided responses to target curves in real time.

xv. Support verification of digital hearing aids, including behind-the-ear (BTE), receiver-in-canal (RIC), and custom styles.

xvi. Support verification of wireless and adaptive hearing aid features.

xvii. Allow measurement with hearing aids set in various program or processing modes.

xviii. Include an integrated signal generator for test stimuli.

xix. Support frequency-specific measurement across the speech frequency range.

xx. Provide repeatable and calibrated measurement accuracy suitable for clinical verification.

xxi. Include a graphical user interface for test control and result visualization.

xxii. Allow storage and review of patient measurement data.

xxiii. Support exporting or documenting verification results for patient records.

xxiv. Disposable Include probe microphones suitable for real-ear measurements.

xxv. Include patient-appropriate couplers and accessories necessary for verification testing.

xxvi. Operate using standard clinical power requirements.

xxvii. Be FDA-cleared (or equivalent) for its intended clinical use.

xxviii. Comply with applicable electrical and medical device safety standards.

2. | Electronystagmograph w/Accessories

a. General System Requirements

i. Video nystagmography (VNG) diagnostic system designed for comprehensive evaluation of vestibular and oculomotor function.

ii. System shall be suitable for use in audiology, otolaryngology, neurology, and balance disorder clinics.

iii. System shall support adult patient populations.

iv. System shall be FDA cleared for clinical diagnostic use.

v. System shall be a complete, turnkey solution including eye-tracking hardware, diagnostic software, and required accessories.

b. Eye-Tracking & Goggle System

i. System shall include binocular infrared video goggles capable of recording eye movements simultaneously in both eyes.

ii. Goggles shall utilize high-speed, high-resolution cameras capable of accurately capturing rapid eye movements and nystagmus.

iii. Eye-tracking system shall support measurement of horizontal and vertical eye movements.

iv. Goggles shall be lightweight and ergonomically designed to minimize patient discomfort during extended testing.

v. System shall provide automatic pupil tracking with the ability for manual adjustment when clinically necessary.

c. Diagnostic Test Capabilities

i. System shall support a comprehensive range of VNG tests, including at minimum:

ii. Oculomotor testing (saccades, smooth pursuit, optokinetic testing)

iii. Gaze testing

iv. Positional testing

v. Positioning testing (e.g., Dix-Hallpike)

vi. Caloric testing with compatibility for air and/or water caloric irrigators

vii. System shall allow for customizable test protocols and clinician-defined test sequencing.

viii. Real-time visualization of eye movements shall be available during testing.

d. Software & Data Analysis

i. System shall include Windows-based diagnostic software with a graphical user interface designed for clinical use.

ii. Software shall provide automated eye-movement analysis with clinician review, editing, and annotation capabilities.

iii. System shall generate comprehensive diagnostic reports including graphical eye-movement tracings.

iv. Reports shall be printable and exportable in common electronic formats (e.g., PDF).

v. Software shall include patient database functionality with the ability to review and compare prior test results over time.

e. Calibration & Measurement Accuracy

i. System shall include automated calibration routines to ensure accurate eye-movement measurements.

ii. Calibration procedures shall be repeatable and adjustable based on patient needs and testing conditions.

iii. System shall maintain measurement accuracy during positional and head-movement testing.

f. System Integration & Connectivity

i. System shall operate on a manufacturer-provided PC.

ii. System shall support digital connectivity via USB or equivalent modern interfaces.

iii. System shall allow for export of diagnostic data for integration with electronic medical records (EMR) systems.

g. Accessories & Expandability

i. System shall include all necessary accessories required for full VNG testing, including:

ii. Infrared video eye-tracking goggles

iii. Calibration targets

iv. Required cables, mounts, and power supplies

v. System shall be expandable or configurable to support additional vestibular or balance assessment modules if required.

3.0 Work Hours:

Normal business hours are 8:00AM to 4:30PM Monday thru Friday excluding Federal Holidays. Work completed outside this time shall be requested through the Point of Contact.

The Government recognized US holidays are: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Juneteenth, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. If the holiday falls on Sunday, it is observed on Monday.

4.0 Delivery and Receiving:

Delivery and receipt of the proposed items is anticipated to be directed to the location identified below. Confirmation of delivery location will be provided by the VA POC post-award. Delivery must be coordinated with VA Activations POC: Connie Heyer, E: connie.heyer@goenergistics.com, P: 912-585-8207 prior to any attempts at delivery. Any item that has not been coordinated will be turned away and any additional charges will be the responsibility of the sender/transportation company.

Delivery shall be freight on board (FOB) – Destination.

Installation Address:

Harry S Truman VA Medical Center - Multi-Specialty CBOC – Rolla 13063 Old Wire Rd Rolla, MO 65401-000

Vendor Delivery paperwork requirements:

Vendors must provide packing slips with a line-by-line inventory for each item in the delivery to include description and serial number for each item so that items can be entered into the VA property book upon arrival to site or warehouse.

5.0 Period of Performance:

Period of performance will be from November 2nd, 2026 – January 31st, 2027, giving the vendor time deliver the product and install, to each listed location, after award.

6.0 Installation

The contractor shall be responsible for the installation, performance verification and validation of the structural components with a VA Activations member who will accept the equipment.

All requested products shall be completely manufactured as specified and delivered to the respective delivery locations as described above.

White glove installation shall be included for all products provided under this award.

Coordination will need to occur between COR, Activations PM and the GC for utility connections.

No onsite trash receptacles will be available. Trash removal is the responsibility of the vendor to remove waste from the site at time of installation. If installation requires multiple days, trash collection and removal shall occur at the end of each day.

7.0 Warranty and Support:

The contractor shall provide a manufacture’s two-year, free replacement warranty on units with normal wear and tear, including free return shipping, from date of delivery.

8.0 Use of Premises

If during the performance of this contract, work will be carried out on Harry S Truman VA Medical Center - Multi-Specialty CBOC – Rolla premises, the vendor shall perform all work in such a manner that will cause a minimum interference with operations and the operations of other contractors on the premises.

The vendor shall communicate through the VA POC any required coordination requirements with the General Construction contractor prior to and during delivery and installation activities.

The project may be an active construction site during delivery and installation. The vendor shall take all necessary precautions to protect the premises and all persons and property therein from damage or injury. The vendor shall assume responsibility for taking precautions for the vendor's (and associated subcontractors’) employees, agents, licensees, and permittees. The vendor shall abide by any safety requirements imposed by the GC (e.g. hard hats, safety vests).

9.0 GOVERNMENT AND CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES

VA shall provide the contractor with copies of documents that the VA is required to provide.

The contractor shall request other VA documentation deemed pertinent to the work accomplishment directly from the COR. The contractor is expected to use common knowledge and resourcefulness in securing all other reference materials, standard industry publications, and related materials that are pertinent to the work.

The contractor shall maintain frequent communications with the Program Office and the COR to conduct work in progress reviews if necessary. Progress reports shall be delivered electronically to the COR, with an electronic courtesy copy to the activations PM.

The contractor assumes full responsibility for the delivery of the goods and shall assume all the duties, responsibilities and obligations associated with the prime contractor.

The contractor assumes liability for its subcontractors and shall ensure that its subcontractors shall comply in all respect with the relevant terms of this agreement to the extent that it or they are retained by the Contractor.

The contractor shall deliver the goods to the Harry S Truman VA Medical Center - Multi-Specialty CBOC – Rolla locations listed in section 4.0 Delivery Requirements.

B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

ITEM NUMBER
DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES
QUANTITY
UNIT
UNIT PRICE
AMOUNT
0001
HEARING AID ANALYZER
2.00
EA
__________
__________
0002
ELECTRONYSTAGMOGRAPH W/ACCESSORIES
1.00
EA
__________
__________
0002AA
Video Nystagmography (VNG) diagnostic system
1.00
EA
__________
__________
0002AB
Eye-Tracking & Goggle System
1.00
EA
__________
__________
0003
DELIVERY & INSTALLATION
1.00
EA
__________
__________
GRAND TOTAL
__________

B.3 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

ITEM NUMBER
SHIPPING INFORMATION
QUANTITY
DELIVERY DATE
ALL
SHIP TO:
Harry S Truman VA Medical Center

ROLLA CBOC

13063 Old Wire Rd

ROLLA, MO 65401 0000

USA

ALL
60 ARO
MARK FOR:
ASHLEY SCHMITT

913-946-1151

ASHLEY.SCHMITT@VA.GOV

FOB:
DESTINATION

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SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

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

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

(b) Inspection/Acceptance. The Contractor shall only tender for acceptance those items that conform to the requirements of this contract. The Government reserves the right to inspect or test any supplies or services that have been tendered for acceptance. The Government may require repair or replacement of nonconforming supplies or reperformance of nonconforming services at no increase in contract price. If repair/replacement or reperformance will not correct the defects or is not possible, the Government may seek an equitable price reduction or adequate consideration for acceptance of nonconforming supplies or services. The Government must exercise its post acceptance rights—

(1) Within a reasonable time after the defect was discovered or should have been discovered; and

(2) Before any substantial change occurs in the condition of the item, unless the change is due to the defect in the item.

(c) Assignment. The Contractor or its assignee may assign its rights to receive payment due as a result of performance of this contract to a bank, trust company, or other financing institution, including any Federal lending agency in accordance with the Assignment of Claims Act (31 U.S.C. 3727). However, when a third party makes payment (e.g., use of the Governmentwide commercial purchase card), the Contractor may not assign its rights to receive payment under this contract.

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

(e) Disputes. This contract is subject to 41 U.S.C. chapter 71, Contract Disputes. Failure of the parties to this contract to reach agreement on any request for equitable adjustment, claim, appeal or action arising under or relating to this contract shall be a dispute to be resolved in accordance with the clause FAR 52.233-1, Disputes, which is incorporated in this contract by reference. The Contractor shall proceed diligently with performance of this contract, pending final resolution of any dispute arising under the contract.

(f) Excusable delays. The Contractor shall be liable for default unless nonperformance is caused by an occurrence beyond the reasonable control of the Contractor and without its fault or negligence. Examples of occurrences include acts of God or the public enemy, acts of the Government in either its sovereign or contractual capacity, fires, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, strikes, unusually severe weather, and delays of common carriers. When an excusable delay occurs, the Contractor shall—

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

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

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

(g) Invoice. The Government will handle invoices according to the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C. 3903) and 5 CFR part 1315. The Contractor shall submit invoices to the address designated in the contract to receive invoices. An invoice must include the information required by 5 CFR part 1315.9(b).

(h) Patent indemnity. The Contractor shall indemnify the Government and its officers, employees, and agents against liability, including costs, for actual or alleged direct or contributory infringement of, or inducement to infringe, any United States or foreign patent, trademark, or copyright, arising out of the performance of this contract, provided the Contractor is reasonably notified of such claims and proceedings.

(i) Payment—

(1) Items accepted. Payment shall be made for items accepted by the Government that have been delivered to the delivery destinations set forth in this contract.

(2) Prompt payment. The Government will make payment in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C. 3903) and prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR part 1315.

(3) Discount. In connection with any discount offered for early payment, time shall be computed from the date of the invoice. For the purpose of computing the discount earned, payment shall be considered to have been made on the date that appears on the payment check or the specified payment date if an electronic funds transfer payment is made.

(4) Overpayments. If the Contractor becomes aware of a duplicate contract financing or invoice payment or that the Government has otherwise overpaid on a contract financing or invoice payment, the Contractor shall—

(i) Remit the overpayment amount to the payment office cited in the contract along with a description of the overpayment including the—

(A) Circumstances of the overpayment (e.g., duplicate payment, erroneous payment, liquidation errors, date(s) of overpayment);

(B) Affected contract number and delivery order number, if applicable;

(C) Affected line item or subline item, if applicable;

(D) Contractor point of contact; and

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

(5) Interest.

(i) All amounts that become payable by the Contractor to the Government under this contract shall bear simple interest from the date due until paid unless paid within 30 days of becoming due. The interest rate shall be the interest rate established by the Secretary of the Treasury as provided in 41 U.S.C. 7109, which is applicable to the period in which the amount becomes due, as provided in (i)(6)(v) of this clause, and then at the rate applicable for each six-month period as fixed by the Secretary until the amount is paid.

(ii) The Government may issue a demand for payment to the Contractor upon finding a debt is due under the contract.

(iii) Final decisions. The Contracting Officer will issue a final decision as required by FAR part 33 if—

(A) The Contracting Officer and the Contractor are unable to reach agreement on the existence or amount of a debt within 30 days;

(B) The Contractor fails to liquidate a debt previously demanded by the Contracting Officer within the timeline specified in the demand for payment unless the amounts were not repaid because the Contractor has requested an installment payment agreement; or

(C) The Contractor requests a deferment of collection on a debt previously demanded by the Contracting Officer (see FAR part 32).

(iv) If a demand for payment was previously issued for the debt, the demand for payment included in the final decision shall identify the same due date as the original demand for payment.

(v) Amounts shall be due at the earliest of the following dates:

(A) The date fixed under this contract.

(B) The date of the first written demand for payment, including any demand for payment resulting from a termination for cause.

(vi) The interest charge shall be computed for the actual number of calendar days involved beginning on the due date and ending on-

(A) The date on which the designated office receives payment from the Contractor;

(B) The date of issuance of a Government check to the Contractor from which an amount otherwise payable has been withheld as a credit against the contract debt; or

(C) The date on which an amount withheld and applied to the contract debt would otherwise have become payable to the Contractor.

(vii) The interest charge made under this clause may be reduced under the procedures for interest credits prescribed in FAR part 32 in effect on the date of this contract.

(j) Risk of loss. Unless the contract specifically provides otherwise, risk of loss or damage to the supplies provided under this contract shall remain with the Contractor until, and shall pass to the Government upon—

(1) Delivery of the supplies to a carrier, if transportation is f.o.b. origin; or

(2) Delivery of the supplies to the Government at the destination specified in the contract, if transportation is f.o.b. destination.

(k) Taxes. The contract price includes all applicable Federal, State, and local taxes and duties.

(l) Termination for the Government's convenience. The Government reserves the right to terminate this contract, or any part hereof, for its sole convenience. In the event of such termination, the Contractor shall immediately stop all work and shall immediately cause any and all of its suppliers and subcontractors to cease work. Subject to the terms of this contract, the Contractor shall be paid a percentage of the contract price reflecting the percentage of the work performed prior to the notice of termination, plus reasonable charges the Contractor can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Government using its standard record keeping system, have resulted from the termination. The Contractor shall not be required to comply with the cost accounting standards or contract cost principles for this purpose. This paragraph does not give the Government any right to audit the Contractor's records. The Contractor shall not be paid for any work performed or costs incurred which reasonably could have been avoided.

(m) Termination for cause. The Government may terminate this contract, or any part hereof, for cause in the event of any default by the Contractor, or if the Contractor fails to comply with any contract terms and conditions, or fails to provide the Government, upon request, with adequate assurances of future performance. The Government will send a cure notice to the Contractor, unless the reason for the termination is late delivery. In the event of termination for cause, the Government shall not be liable to the Contractor for any amount for supplies or services not accepted, and the Contractor shall be liable to the Government for any and all rights and remedies provided by law. If it is determined that the Government improperly terminated this contract for default, such termination shall be deemed a termination for convenience.

(n) Title. Unless specified elsewhere in this contract, title to items furnished under this contract shall pass to the Government upon acceptance, regardless of when or where the Government takes physical possession.

(o) Warranty. The Contractor warrants and implies that the items delivered under this contract are merchantable and fit for use for the particular purpose described in this contract.

(p) Limitation of liability. Except as otherwise provided by an express warranty, the Contractor will not be liable to the Government for consequential damages resulting from any defect or deficiencies in accepted items.

(q) Compliance with laws unique to Government contracts. The Contractor agrees to comply with 31 U.S.C. 1352 relating to limitations on the use of appropriated funds to influence certain Federal contracts; 40 U.S.C. chapter 37, Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards; 41 U.S.C. chapter 87, Kickbacks; 49 U.S.C. 40118, Government-financed air transportation; and 41 U.S.C. chapter 21 relating to procurement integrity.

(r) Order of precedence. Any inconsistencies in this solicitation or contract shall be resolved by giving precedence in the following order:

(1) The schedule of supplies/services.

(2) The Disputes, Payments, Invoice, Compliance with Laws Unique to Government Contracts, and Unauthorized Obligations paragraphs of this clause;

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

(4) Addenda to this solicitation or contract,

(5) Solicitation provisions incorporated in the solicitation.

(6) Other paragraphs of this clause.

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

(8) The specification.

(s) Unauthorized obligations.

(1) Except as stated in paragraph (s)(2) of this clause, when any supply or service acquired under this contract is subject to any End User License Agreement (EULA), Terms of Service (TOS), or similar legal instrument or agreement, that includes any clause requiring the Government to indemnify the Contractor or any person or entity for damages, costs, fees, or any other loss or liability that would create an Anti-Deficiency Act violation (31 U.S.C. 1341), the following shall govern:

(i) Any such clause is unenforceable against the Government.

(ii) Neither the Government nor any Government-authorized end user shall be deemed to have agreed to such clause by virtue of it appearing in the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement. If the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement is invoked through an “I agree” click box or other comparable mechanism (e.g., “click-wrap” or “browse-wrap” agreements), execution does not bind the Government or any Government authorized end user to such clause.

(iii) Any such clause is deemed to be stricken from the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement.

(2) Paragraph (s)(1) of this clause does not apply to indemnification by the Government that is expressly authorized by statute and specifically authorized under applicable agency regulations and procedures.

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

(1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor’s directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract.

(2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices, at all reasonable times, the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR part 4, longer period required by statute, or periods specified in other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved.

(3) As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and regardless of form. This clause does not require the Contractor to create or maintain any record that the Contractor does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law.

(u) Incorporation by reference. The Contractor’s representations and certifications, including those completed electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM), are incorporated by reference into the contract.

(End of Clause) ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES Clauses that are incorporated by reference (by Citation Number, Title, and Date), have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available.

The following clauses are incorporated into 52.212-4 as an addendum to this contract:

C.2 52.222-90 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.

(End of Clause)

C.3 52.240-91 SECURITY PROHIBITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Covered telecommunications equipment or services means—

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

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

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

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

Critical technology means—

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(i) Of that equipment; or

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

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

(3) Does not include any equipment acquired by a Federal contractor incidental to a Federal contract.

Intelligence community, as defined by 50 U.S.C. 3003(4), means the following—

(1) The Office of the Director of National Intelligence;

(2) The Central Intelligence Agency;

(3) The National Security Agency;

(4) The Defense Intelligence Agency;

(5) The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency;

(6) The National Reconnaissance Office;

(7) Other offices within the Department of Defense for the collection of specialized national intelligence through reconnaissance programs;

(8) The intelligence elements of the Army, the Navy, the Air Force, the Marine Corps, the Coast Guard, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Drug Enforcement Administration, and the Department of Energy;

(9) The Bureau of Intelligence and Research of the Department of State;

(10) The Office of Intelligence and Analysis of the Department of the Treasury;

(11) The Office of Intelligence and Analysis of the Department of Homeland Security; or

(12) Such other elements of any department or agency as may be designated by the President, or designated jointly by the Director of National Intelligence and the head of the department or agency concerned, as an element of the intelligence community.

Interconnection arrangement means arrangements governing the physical connection of two or more networks to allow the use of another’s network to hand off traffic where it is ultimately delivered (e.g., connecting a customer of telephone provider A to a customer of telephone company B) or sharing data and other information resources.

Kaspersky Lab-covered article means any hardware, software, or service that—

(1) Is developed or provided by a Kaspersky Lab-covered entity;

(2) Includes any hardware, software, or service developed or provided in whole or in part by a Kaspersky Lab-covered entity; or

(3) Contains components using any hardware or software developed in whole or in part by a Kaspersky Lab-covered entity.

Kaspersky Lab-covered entity means—

(1) Kaspersky Lab;

(2) Any successor entity to Kaspersky Lab, including any change in name, e.g., “Kaspersky”;

(3) Any entity that controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with Kaspersky Lab; or

(4) Any entity of which Kaspersky Lab has a majority ownership.

National security system, as defined in 44 U.S.C. 3552, means any information system (including any telecommunications system) used or operated by an agency or by a contractor of an agency, or other organization on behalf of an agency—

(1) The function, operation, or use of which involves intelligence activities; involves cryptologic activities related to national security; involves command and control of military forces; involves equipment that is an integral part of a weapon or weapons system; or is critical to the direct fulfillment of military or intelligence missions, but does not include a system that is to be used for routine administrative and business applications (including payroll, finance, logistics, and personnel management applications); or

(2) Is protected at all times by procedures established for information that have been specifically authorized under criteria established by an Executive order or an Act of Congress to be kept classified in the interest of national defense or foreign policy.

Roaming means cellular communications services (e.g., voice, video, data) received from a visited network when unable to connect to the facilities of the home network either because signal coverage is too weak or because traffic is too high.

Sensitive compartmented information means classified information concerning or derived from intelligence sources, methods, or analytical processes, which is required to be handled within formal access control systems established by the Director of National Intelligence.

Sensitive compartmented information system means a national security system authorized to process or store sensitive compartmented information.

Source means a non-Federal supplier, or potential supplier, of products or services, at any tier.

Subsidiary means an entity in which more than 50 percent of the entity is owned directly by a parent corporation or through another subsidiary of a parent corporation.

Substantial or essential component means any component necessary for the proper function or performance of a piece of equipment, system, or service.

Unmanned aircraft means an aircraft that is operated without the possibility of direct human intervention from within or on the aircraft (49 U.S.C. 44801(11)).

Unmanned aircraft system means an unmanned aircraft and associated elements (including communication links and the components that control the unmanned aircraft) that are required for the operator to operate safely and efficiently in the national airspace system (49 U.S.C. 44801(12)).

(b) Prohibitions on providing or using specific products or services in performance of contract. Unless a waiver or exception applies, the Contractor is prohibited from providing any products or services to the Government or using in the performance of the contract any of the following:

(1) A covered application on any information technology owned or managed by the Government, or on any information technology used or provided by the Contractor under this contract, including equipment provided by the Contractor’s employees (section 102 of Division R of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (Pub. L. 117-328));

(2) A Kaspersky Lab-covered article (Section 1634 of Division A of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (Pub. L. 115-91));

(3) Covered telecommunications equipment or services used as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system (paragraphs (a)(1)(A) of section 889 of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232)). This does not prohibit contractors from providing—

(i) A service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

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