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Table of Contents

SECTION A – PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

SECTION B – STATEMENT OF WORK

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

C.1 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

C.2 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR

EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (NOV 2017)

C.3 SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

C.4 VAAR 852.203-70 COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING (JAN 2008)

C.5 VAAR 852.211-70 SERVICE DATA MANUALS (NOV 1984) ALTERNATE I (JAN 2008)

C.6 VAAR 852.219-11 VA NOTICE OF TOTAL VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE (JUL

2016)(DEVIATION)

C.7 VAAR 852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS (NOV 2012)

C.8 VAAR 852.246-70 GUARANTEE (JAN 2008)

SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS

SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS 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

E.1 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

E.2 52.212-2 EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2014)

E.3 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (NOV

2017)

SECTION A – PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITE

M NUMBER

DESCRIPTION OF

SUPPLIES/SERVICE

S

QUANTIT

Y

UNI

T UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 ANALYZER, ESU 4.00 EA _________________

0002 INFUSION DEVICE

ANALYZER

3.00 EA _________________

0003 EEG SIMULATOR 1.00 EA _________________

0004 ELECTRICAL

SAFETY ANALYZER

15.00 EA _________________

0005 GAS FLOW

ANALYZER

4.00 EA _________________

0006 GAS FLOW

ANALYZER,

MOBILE

4.00 EA _________________

0007 FIELD SERVICE

ENGINEER TOOL

KIT

20.00 EA _________________

0008 NETWORK SERVICE

KIT

4.00 EA _________________

0009 VITAL SIGNS

SIMULATOR 2

5.00 EA _________________

0010 SPO2 FUNCTIONAL

TESTER

6.00 EA _________________

0011 ULTRASOUND

WATTMETER

1.00 EA _________________

0012 WIFI TESTER 1.00 EA _________________

0013 3 YEAR GOLD

TOOLS SUPPORT

FOR 1TG2-300

1.00 EA _________________

0014 DIGITAL PRESSURE

METER

4.00 EA _________________

0015 CABLE TESTER KIT

WITH LCD DISPLAY

2.00 EA _________________

0016 CORDLESS

RECIPROCATING

SAW KIT

4.00 EA _________________

0017 4-DRAWER TOOL

CART

4.00 EA _________________

GRAND TOTAL _________________

SECTION B – STATEMENT OF WORK

Statement of Work

ANALYZERS TEST EQUIPMENT

Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System

New Orleans, LA 11/1/17

1. PURPOSE

1.1. The purpose is to provide BIOMEDICAL/FACILITIES Analyzers and Test Equipment at Southeast

Louisiana Veterans Health Care System (SLVHCS), Central Energy Plant building, 2400 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70119.

2. SCOPE

2.1. The Contractor shall transport and install all listed equipment. All products must meet all salient characteristics defined in this section.

2.2. All equipment and installation must meet manufacturers and VA specifications.

2.3. The Contractor shall furnish all supplies, equipment, facilities and services required for delivery and installation of the supplies and equipment.

2.4. The Contractor is responsible for any missing parts and components not included in order to carry out the installation.

3. SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS

3.1.1. ... ANALYZER, ESU

3.1.1.1. Suggested Manufacturer Brand Name: Fluke Biomedical, Model QA-ES, OR

EQUIVALENT as follows:

3.1.1.2. Specifications/Salient Characteristics:

3.1.1.2.1. Modes of operation: continuous operation, single operation, power distribution, RF Leakage current, RECQM, manual remote

3.1.1.2.2. Measures true RMS value of applied waveform with RMS bandwidth of 10 Hz to 10 MHz (instrumentation only) and 10 Hz to 2.5 MHz (with loads)

3.1.1.2.3. Load resistance from 10 Ohms to 2500 Ohms in step of 25 Ohms and 2500 Ohms to 5200 Ohms in step of 100 Ohms

3.1.1.2.4. Oscilloscope output of 5 V/A uncalibrated, 100 mA RF current minimum input

3.1.1.2.5. Protocol formats and data may be stored, recalled, printed out, or transferred.

3.1.2. ... INFUSION DEVICE ANALYZER

3.1.2.1. Suggested Manufacturer Brand Name: Fluke Biomedical, Model IDA-1S, OR EQUIVALENT as follows:

3.1.2.2. Specifications/Salient Characteristics:

3.1.2.2.1. Capable of flow rate, volume, and pressure measurement

3.1.2.2.2. Capable of storing test results for later viewing (up to 100 results)

3.1.2.2.3. Occlusion pressure measurements to 45psi

3.1.2.2.4. Can be used to test a variety of infusion pumps

3.1.2.2.5. Has an auto-start feature

3.1.2.2.6. Results of test in progress save in case of accidental power down

3.1.2.2.7. LCD touch screen; battery powered with up to 10 hours continuous operation

3.1.3. ... EEG SIMULATOR

3.1.3.1. Suggested Manufacturer Brand Name: NETECH, Model 330, OR EQUIVALENT as follows:

3.1.3.2. Specifications/Salient Characteristics:

3.1.3.2.1. EEG simulator

3.1.3.2.2. Has 5 channel output of ABR, sine, square, and triangle waveforms

3.1.3.2.3. Ability to select amplitudes and frequencies

3.1.4. ... ELECTRICAL SAFETY ANALYZER

3.1.4.1. Suggested Manufacturer Brand Name: Fluke Biomedical, Model ESA-612, OR EQUIVALENT as follows:

3.1.4.2. Specifications/Salient Characteristics:

3.1.4.2.1. Electrical safety analyzer with functionality of a simulator, multimeter, and electrical safety tester

3.1.4.2.2. Selection of two test loads

3.1.4.2.3. 20 A at 120 V current capability

3.1.4.2.4. Internal memory for at least 100 test records

3.1.4.2.5. USB connection for use with data viewer software (included)

3.1.5. ... GAS FLOW ANALYZER:

3.1.5.1. Suggested Manufacturer Brand Name: Fluke Biomedical, Model VT PLUS HF, OR EQUIVALENT as follows:

3.1.5.2. Specifications/Salient Characteristics:

3.1.5.2.1. Bi-directional flow, pressure, volume, and oxygen concentration, and pressure measurements

3.1.5.2.2. Capable of special HF mode of up to 900 BPM

3.1.5.2.3. Capable of displaying 21 ventilator parameters displayed at once on one screen

3.1.5.2.4. Capable of graphing minimum, maximum, average, absolute for all parameters

3.1.5.2.5. RS-232 and printer ports

3.1.5.2.6. Includes Windows-compatible graphics software

3.1.6. ... GAS FLOW ANALYZER, MOBILE:

3.1.6.1. Suggested Manufacturer Brand Name: Fluke Biomedical, Model VT MOBILE ENG, OR EQUIVALENT as follows:

3.1.6.2. Specifications/Salient Characteristics:

3.1.6.2.1. Bidirectional flow, volume, vacuum, pressure, and oxygen-concentration measurements

3.1.6.2.2. Onboard graphical display

3.1.6.2.3. Capable of storing results

3.1.6.2.4. Capable of trending and showing statistical analysis of all measured values

3.1.6.2.5. At least 16 ventilator parameter measurements

3.1.6.2.6. Portable capabilities

3.1.7. ... FIELD SERVICE ENGINEER TOOL KIT

3.1.7.1. Suggested Manufacturer Brand Name: C2G, Model 27370, OR EQUIVALENT as follows:

3.1.7.2. Specifications/Salient Characteristics:

3.1.7.2.1. Tool kit to include at least the following: Soldering iron, Phillips screwdrivers

(5.0 x 75 mm, 3.2 x 75 mm, 6.0 x 100mm), Slotted Screwdrivers (5.0 x 75 mm,

3.2 x 75 mm), electrical test screwdriver, utility knife, 2-pc alignment tool set (2-in-1), solder core, desoldering pump, anti-static wrist strap, 8-pc mini electronic combination wrench set (5, 5.5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 mm), 6-pc precision screwdriver set, PU carrying case (256 x 295 x 103 mm), 8in wire stripper pliers, 5in side cutter pliers, 6in long nose pliers, 6in Line’s man pliers, 9in Coaxial crimping tool, IC Extractor, soldering stand, part box, digital multi-meter

3.1.8. ... NETWORK SERVICE KIT

3.1.8.1. Suggested Manufacturer Brand Name: Fluke, Model MS2-KIT, OR EQUIVALENT as follows:

3.1.8.2. Specifications/Salient Characteristics:

3.1.8.2.1. Network service tool kit to include at least the following: microscanner cable verifier with main wiremap adapter, Intellitone Pro 200 probe, set of remote identifiers, shielded twisted-pair RJ45 patch cord, RJ11 patch cord, clip-set RJ45 to 8 alligator clip bare wire adapter, F coax push on patch cord, pouch, batteries, carrying case

3.1.9. ... VITAL SIGNS SIMULATOR 2

3.1.9.1. Suggested Manufacturer Brand Name: FLUKE BIOMEDICAL, Model PROSIM 8, OR EQUIVALENT as follows:

3.1.9.2. Specifications/Salient Characteristics:

3.1.9.2.1. 8-in-1 multifunction simulator tests ECT, respiration, temperature, IBP, cardiac output, NIBP, SpO2, and Rainbow multi-wavelength waveforms

3.1.9.2.2. SpO2 r-curve to test oximetry

3.1.9.2.3. Repeatable NIBP simulation (+/- 2mmHg) for dynamic pressure repeatability testing

3.1.9.2.4. Physiologically synchronized pulses over all parameters

3.1.9.2.5. Onboard and customizable patient pre-sets and autosequences

3.1.10. . SpO2 FUNCTIONAL TESTER

3.1.10.1. Suggested Manufacturer Brand Name: FLUKE BIOMEDICAL, Model 4111101, OR EQUIVALENT as follows:

3.1.10.2. Specifications/Salient Characteristics:

3.1.10.2.1. Rechargeable battery lasts 10 hours minimum

3.1.10.2.2. signal strength indicator

3.1.10.2.3. SpO2 saturation (80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 97%, 98%, 99% and 100%)

3.1.10.2.4. heart rate (30, 60, 80, 100, 120, 150, 245 Beats per minute)

3.1.10.2.5. perfusion (0.2%, 2%, and 10%)

3.1.10.2.6. R-Curves (Nonin, Masimo, Nellcor, Nihon Kohden, Mindray, GE, Philips, BCI)

3.1.11. . ULTRASOUND WATTMETER

3.1.11.1. Suggested Manufacturer Brand Name: NETECH, Model UPM 2000, OR EQUIVALENT as follows:

3.1.11.2. Specifications/Salient Characteristics:

3.1.11.2.1. RS-232 port

3.1.11.2.2. accommodates a variety of transducer shapes (2.65in diameter maximum)

3.1.11.2.3. auto zero function

3.1.11.2.4. compact, lightweight, portable

3.1.12. . WI-FI TESTER

3.1.12.1. Suggested Manufacturer Brand Name: NETSCOUT, Model 1TG2-3000, OR EQUIVALENT as follows:

3.1.12.2. Specifications/Salient Characteristics:

3.1.12.2.1. Troubleshooting capabilities (copper, fiber, and wifi)

3.1.12.2.2. Dual 10/100/1G copper/fiber Ethernet test ports

3.1.12.2.3. 802.11 a/b/g/b/ac Wi-fi radio

3.1.12.2.4. one-button automated testing

3.1.12.2.5. VoIP call monitoring and comprehensive logging

3.1.12.2.6. automated Wi-fi discovery

3.1.13. . 3-YEAR GOLD TOOLS SUPPORT FOR 1TG2-3000

3.1.13.1. Suggested Manufacturer Brand Name: NETSCOUT, Model 1TG2-3000, OR EQUIVALENT as follows:

3.1.13.2. Specifications/Salient Characteristics:

3.1.13.2.1. Software and firmware upgrades; live technical support and exclusive dial-in phone number; loaner equipment service; free accessory replacements;

knowledge base access; online training videos; <2 hours response from technical support; 24x7x365 phone and email customer support

3.1.14. . Digital Pressure Meter

3.1.14.1. Suggested Manufacturer Brand Name: Fluke Electronics, DPM4-1G, part#

2631330, OR EQUIVALENT as follows:

3.1.14.2. Specifications/Salient Characteristics:

3.1.14.2.1. Pressure tester from -700 to 5000 mmHg, including user manual, power cord specific for the USA, a battery eliminator, and one 9 Volt alkaline Battery;

lightweight, battery operated, test pressure, vacuum, and temperature;

graphical display with at least 128x32 pixels.

3.1.15. . Cable Tester Kit with LCD Display

3.1.15.1. Suggested Manufacturer Brand Name: Fluke Networks, Model # CIQ-KIT, OR

EQUIVALENT as follows:

3.1.15.2. Specifications/Salient Characteristics:

3.1.15.2.1. LCD instrument display; capable of troubleshooting connectivity problems and qualify copper cabling bandwidth; detects speed and duplex settings of attached switches and PCs; capable of graphically showing distance to faults;

includes/capable of: tone generator, wiremapping, cable length display, distance to fault, continuity testing, Ethernet service detection, cable speed qualification, crosstalk detection, and impedance detection

3.1.16. . Cordless Reciprocating Saw Kit

3.1.16.1. Suggested Manufacturer Brand Name: Milwaukee, Model # 2420-22, OR

EQUIVALENT as follows:

3.1.16.2. Specifications/Salient Characteristics:

3.1.16.2.1. Capable of variable-speed cutting with an electric brake; 12.0 voltage;

straight cutting action; ½” length of stroke; fixed shoe design; 0-3000 no load strokes per minute; cordless Lithium ion battery included with capacity of at least 1.5Ah; ½” universal tang blade type; soft grip handle

3.1.17. . 4-Drawer Tool Cart

3.1.17.1. Suggested Manufacturer Brand Name: Extreme Tools, Model # EX3204TC, OR

EQUIVALENT as follows:

3.1.17.2. Specifications/Salient Characteristics:

3.1.17.2.1. Dimensions: 32 ¼” W x 22 ¼” D x 40 ½” H; roller bearing drawer slide type;

high gloss powder coat paint; full extension drawers with capacity of at least 100 lbs; shell and drawers made of steel; tubular lock and keys

4. DELIVERY:

4.1. 3.1 Contractor shall deliver all equipment to the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System (SLVHCS) Central

4.1.1. ... Energy Plant building, 2400 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70119 on February 16, 2018.

4.2. 3.2 Deliver materials to job in manufacturer's original sealed containers with brand name marked thereon.

4.3. 3.3 Package to prevent damage or deterioration during shipment, handling, and storage.

4.4. 3.4 Maintain protective covering in place and in good repair until delivery is necessary.

4.5. 3.5 Any government requested delayed delivery up to 90 days after initial award delivery date, shall be at no additional cost to the Government.

5. INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE:

5.1. 4.1 The Contractor shall conduct a joint inspection with the COR upon delivery of Test Equipment.

5.2. 4.2 Contractor shall provide dates of completion of punch list items and replacement parts and/or short ship items from the manufacturer(s).

6. DELIVERABLES

6.1. 5.1 Operation and Maintenance Manuals

6.1.1. ... 5.1.1 Binders - Quantity (1) each for item 2.1

6.1.2. ... 5.1.2 Digital Copies- Quantity (1) each for item 2.1

6.2. 5.2 Deliver compilation of all manufacturer recommended maintenance schedule and operation materials packaged in binder(s) to COR upon completion of installation.

7. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

7.1. A&A requirements do not apply--Security Accreditation Package is not required

8. WARRANTY

8.1. The contractor shall provide a one year manufacturer’s warranty on all parts and labor.

8.2. The warranty shall include all travel and shipping costs associated with any warranty repair.

9. The system must permit maintenance professionals the ability to perform diagnostics, troubleshooting, and maintenance as required.

9.1. Preventive Maintenance:

9.1.1. ... The vendor must have preventive maintenance service to meet at minimum The Joint Commission standards.

9.1.2. ... The contractor shall provide a training program to the Biomedical Engineering technicians and in-house Clinical personnel.

9.1.3. ... Training: Technical training must provide Biomedical Engineering with the tools and knowledge to fully operate and maintain the system.

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

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):

http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/

(End of Clause) FAR Number Title Date

52.203-17 CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS AND

REQUIREMENT TO INFORM EMPLOYEES OF WHISTLEBLOWER

RIGHTS

APR 2014

52.204-18 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE MAINTENANCE JUL 2016

52.228-5 INSURANCE—WORK ON A GOVERNMENT INSTALLATION JAN 1997

852.211-73 BRAND NAME OR EQUAL JAN 2008

852.246-71 INSPECTION JAN 2008

52.204-16 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE REPORTING JUL 2016

C.2 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT

STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (NOV 2017)

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

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

(2) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (NOV 2015).

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

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

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

[X] (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Sept 2006), with Alternate I (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 2402).

[] (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (OCT 2015) (41 U.S.C. 3509).

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

[X] (4) 52.204–10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (OCT 2016) (Pub. L. 109–282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

[] (5) [Reserved] [] (6) 52.204–14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (OCT 2016) (Pub. L. 111–117, section 743 of Div. C).

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

[X] (8) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (OCT 2015) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

[] (9) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Jul 2013) (41 U.S.C. 2313).

[] (10) [Reserved] [] (11)(i) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (NOV 2011) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

[] (ii) Alternate I (NOV 2011) of 52.219-3.

[] (12)(i) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (OCT 2014) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

[] (ii) Alternate I (JAN 2011) of 52.219-4.

[] (13) [Reserved] [] (14)(i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2011) (15 U.S.C. 644).

[] (ii) Alternate I (NOV 2011).

[] (iii) Alternate II (NOV 2011).

[] (15)(i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (June 2003) (15 U.S.C. 644).

[] (ii) Alternate I (Oct 1995) of 52.219-7.

[] (iii) Alternate II (Mar 2004) of 52.219-7.

[X] (16) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (NOV 2016) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

[] (17)(i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (JAN 2017) (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 (NOV 2016) of 52.219-9.

[] (v) Alternate IV (NOV 2016) of 52.219-9.

[] (18) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (NOV 2011) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

[] (19) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (JAN 2017) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(14)).

[] (20) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages—Subcontracting Plan (Jan 1999) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

[] (21) 52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2011) (15 U.S.C. 657f).

[X] (22) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Jul 2013) (15 U.S.C 632(a)(2)).

[] (23) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business Concerns (DEC 2015) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

[] (24) 52.219-30, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Women-Owned Small Business Concerns Eligible Under the Women-Owned Small Business Program (DEC 2015) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

[X] (25) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755).

[X] (26) 52.222–19, Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (OCT 2016) (E.O.

13126).

[X] (27) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015).

[X] (28) 52.222–26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016) (E.O. 11246).

[X] (29) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (OCT 2015) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

[X] (30) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUL 2014) (29 U.S.C. 793).

[X] (31) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (FEB 2016) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

[X] (32) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (DEC 2010) (E.O. 13496).

[X] (33)(i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (MAR 2015) (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).

[] (34) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (OCT 2015). (E. O. 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial items as prescribed in 22.1803.)

[] (35)(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.)

[] (36) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

[] (37) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

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

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

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

[] (ii) Alternate I (JUN 2014) of 52.223-14.

[] (40) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (DEC 2007)(42 U.S.C. 8259b).

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

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

[X] (42) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (AUG 2011) [] (43) 52.223-20, Aerosols (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

[] (44) 52.223-21, Foams (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

[] (45) (i) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (JAN 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

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

[X] (46) 52.225-1, Buy American—Supplies (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).

[] (47)(i) 52.225-3, Buy American—Free Trade Agreements—Israeli Trade Act (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C.

chapter 83, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, Pub. L.

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 (MAY 2014) of 52.225-3.

[] (iii) Alternate II (MAY 2014) of 52.225-3.

[] (iv) Alternate III (MAY 2014) of 52.225-3.

[] (48) 52.225–5, Trade Agreements (OCT 2016) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).

[X] (49) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (JUN 2008) (E.O.'s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

[] (50) 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. 2302 Note).

[] (51) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

[] (52) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

[] (53) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items (Feb 2002) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

[] (54) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Items (JAN 2017) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C.

2307(f)).

[X] (55) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

[] (56) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Other than System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

[] (57) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (MAY 2014) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

[] (58) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (Aug 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

[] (59) 52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (JAN 2017)(15 U.S.C. 637(d)(12)).

[] (60)(i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx. 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631).

[] (ii) Alternate I (Apr 2003) 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 items:

[] (1) 52.222-17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (MAY 2014) (E.O. 13495).

[] (2) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

[] (3) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (MAY 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

[] (4) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards—Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (MAY 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

[] (5) 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).

[] (6) 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).

[] (7) 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).

[] (8) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (DEC 2015).

[] (9) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2017) (E.O. 13706).

[] (10) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (MAY 2014) (42 U.S.C.

1792).

[] (11) 52.237-11, Accepting and Dispensing of $1 Coin (SEP 2008) (31 U.S.C. 5112(p)(1)).

(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, 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 items. 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 (OCT 2015) (41 U.S.C. 3509).

(ii) 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)).

(iii) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (NOV 2016) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities.

(iv) 52.222-17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (MAY 2014) (E.O. 13495). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (l) of FAR clause 52.222-17.

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

(vi) 52.222–26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016) (E.O. 11246).

(vii) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (OCT 2015) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(viii) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUL 2014) (29 U.S.C. 793).

(ix) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (FEB 2016) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(x) 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.

(xi) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xii)(A) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (MAR 2015) (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).

(xiii) 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).

(xiv) 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).

(xv) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (OCT 2015) (E. O. 12989).

(xvi) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (DEC 2015).

(xvii) 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2017) (E.O. 13706).

(xviii)(A) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (JAN 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

(B) Alternate I (JAN 2017) of 52.224-3.

(xix) 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. 2302 Note).

(xx) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (MAY 2014) (42 U.S.C.

1792). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6.

(xxi) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C.

Appx. 1241(b) 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 items a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations.

C.3 SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

In accordance with FAR 28.307-2 and FAR 52.228-5, the following minimum coverage shall apply to this contract:

(a) Workers' compensation and employers liability: Contractors are required to comply with applicable Federal and State workers' compensation and occupational disease statutes. If occupational diseases are not compensable under those statutes, they shall be covered under the employer's liability section of the insurance policy, except when contract operations are so commingled with a Contractor's commercial operations that it would not be practical to require this coverage. Employer's liability coverage of at least $100,000 is required, except in States with exclusive or monopolistic funds that do not permit workers' compensation to be written by private carriers.

(b) General Liability: $500,000.00 per occurrences.

(c) Automobile liability: $200,000.00 per person; $500,000.00 per occurrence and $20,000.00 property damage.

(d) The successful bidder must present to the Contracting Officer, prior to award, evidence of general liability insurance without any exclusionary clauses for asbestos that would void the general liability coverage.

C.4 VAAR 852.203-70 COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING (JAN 2008)

The bidder or offeror agrees that if a contract is awarded to him/her, as a result of this solicitation, he/she will not advertise the award of the contract in his/her commercial advertising in such a manner as to state or imply that the Department of Veterans Affairs endorses a product, project or commercial line of endeavor.

(End of Clause)

C.5 VAAR 852.211-70 SERVICE DATA MANUALS (NOV 1984) ALTERNATE I (JAN 2008)

(a) The successful bidder will supply operation/maintenance (service data) manuals with each piece of equipment in the quantity specified in the solicitation and resulting purchase order. As a minimum, the manual(s) shall be bound and equivalent to the manual(s) provided the manufacturer's designated field service representative as well as comply with all the requirements in paragraphs (b) through (i) of this clause. Sections, headings and section sequence identified in (b) through (i) of this clause are typical and may vary between manufacturers. Variances in the sections, headings and section sequence, however, do not relieve the manufacturer of his/her responsibility in supplying the technical data called for therein.

(b) Title Page and Front Matter. The title page shall include the equipment nomenclature, model number, effective date of the manual and the manufacturer's name and address. If the manual applies to a particular version of the equipment only, the title page shall also list that equipment's serial number. Front matter shall consist of the Table of Contents, List of Tables, List of Illustrations and a frontispiece (photograph or line drawing) depicting the equipment.

(c) Section I, General Description. This section shall provide a generalized description of the equipment or devices and shall describe its purpose or intended use. Included in this section will be a table listing all pertinent equipment specifications, power requirements, environmental limitations and physical dimensions.

(d) Section II, Installation. Section II shall provide pertinent installation information. It shall list all input and output connectors using applicable reference designators and functional names as they appear on the equipment. Included in this listing will be a brief description of the function of each connector along with the connector type. Instructions shall be provided as to the recommended method of repacking the equipment for shipment (packing material, labeling, etc.).

(e) Section III, Operation. Section III will fully describe the operation of the equipment and shall include a listing of each control with a brief description of its function and step-by-step procedures for each operating mode. Procedures will use the control(s) nomenclature as it appears on the equipment and will be keyed to one or more illustrations of the equipment. Operating procedures will include any preoperational checks, calibration adjustments and operation tests. Notes, cautions and warnings shall be set off from the text body so they may easily be recognizable and will draw the attention of the reader. Illustrations should be used wherever possible depicting equipment connections for test, calibration, patient monitoring and measurements. For large, complex and/or highly versatile equipment capable of many operating modes and in other instances where the Operation Section is quite large, operational information may be bound separately in the form of an Operators Manual. The providing of a separate Operators manual does not relieve the supplier of his responsibility for providing the minimum acceptable maintenance data specified herein. When applicable, flow charts and narrative descriptions of software shall be provided. If programming is either built-in and/or user modifiable, a complete software listing shall be supplied. Equipment items with software packages shall also include diagnostic routines and sample outputs. Submission information shall be given in the Maintenance Section to identify equipment malfunctions that are software related.

(f) Section IV, Principles of Operation. This section shall describe in narrative form the principles of operation of the equipment. Circuitry shall be discussed in sufficient detail to be understood by technicians and engineers who possess a working knowledge of electronics and a general familiarity with the overall application of the devices. The circuit descriptions should start at the overall equipment level and proceed to more detailed circuit descriptions. The overall description shall be keyed to a functional block diagram of the equipment. Circuit descriptions shall be keyed to schematic diagrams discussed in paragraph (i) below. It is recommended that for complex or special circuits, simplified schematics should be included in this section.

(g) Section V, Maintenance. The maintenance section shall contain a list of recommended test equipment, special tools, preventive maintenance instructions and corrective information. The list of test equipment shall be that recommended by the manufacturer and shall be designated by manufacturer and model number. Special tools are those items not commercially available or those that are designed specifically for the equipment being supplied. Sufficient data will be provided to enable their purchase by the Department of Veterans Affairs. Preventive maintenance instructions shall consist of those recommended by the manufacturer to preclude unnecessary failures. Procedures and the recommended frequency of performance shall be included for visual inspection, cleaning, lubricating, mechanical adjustments and circuit calibration. Corrective maintenance shall consist of the data necessary to troubleshoot and rectify a problem and shall include procedures for realigning and testing the equipment. Troubleshooting shall include either a list of test points with the applicable voltage levels or waveforms that would be present under a certain prescribed set of conditions, a troubleshooting chart listing the symptom, probable cause and remedy, or a narrative containing sufficient data to enable a test technician or electronics engineer to determine and locate the probable cause of malfunction. Data shall also be provided describing the preferred method of repairing or replacing discrete components mounted on printed circuit boards or located in areas where special steps must be followed to disassemble the equipment. Procedures shall be included to realign and test the equipment at the completion of repairs and to restore it to its original operating condition. These procedures shall be supported by the necessary waveforms and voltage levels, and data for selecting matched components. Diagrams, either photographic or line, shall show the location of printed circuit board mounted components.

(h) Section VI, Replacement Parts List. The replacement parts list shall list, in alphanumeric order, all electrical/electronic, mechanical and pneumatic components, their description, value and tolerance, true manufacturer and manufacturers' part number.

(i) Section VII, Drawings. Wiring and schematic diagrams shall be included. The drawings will depict the circuitry using standard symbols and shall include the reference designations and component values or type designators. Drawings shall be clear and legible and shall not be engineering or productions sketches.

(j) Initial purchase. The contractor agrees, when requested by the contracting officer, to furnish not more than three copies of the technical documentation required by paragraph 852.211-70(a) to the Service and Reclamation Division, Hines, IL. In addition, the contractor agrees to furnish two additional copies of the technical documentation required by 852.211-70(a) with each piece of equipment sold as a result of the invitation for bid or request for proposal.

(End of Clause)

C.6 VAAR 852.219-11 VA NOTICE OF TOTAL VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS SET-

ASIDE (JUL 2016)(DEVIATION)

(a) Definition. For the Department of Veterans Affairs, “Veteran-owned small business or VOSB.”—

(1) Means a small business concern—

(i) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned by one or more 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 veterans;

(ii) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more veterans;

(iii) The business meets Federal small business size standards for the applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code identified in the solicitation document;

(iv) The business has been verified for ownership and control pursuant to 38 CFR 74 and is so listed in the Vendor Information Pages database, (https://www.vip.vetbiz.gov): and

(v) The business will comply with subcontracting limitations in 13 CFR 125.6, as applicable

(2) “Veteran” is defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(2).

(b) General.

(1) Offers are solicited only from verified veteran-owned small business concerns. All service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses are also determined to be veteran-owned small businesses if they meet the criteria identified in paragraph (a)(1) of this section. Offers received from concerns that are not veteran-owned small business concerns shall not be considered.

(2) Any award resulting from this solicitation shall be made to a verified veteran-owned small business concern.

(c) Agreement. A veteran-owned small business concern agrees that in the performance of the contract, the concern will comply with the limitation on subcontracting requirements in 13 CFR §125.6.

(d) A joint venture may be considered a veteran-owned small business concern if the joint venture complies with the requirements in 13 CFR 125.15, provided that any reference therein to SDVO SBC is to be construed to apply to a VA verified SDVOSB and/or VOSB as appropriate.

(e) Any veteran-owned small business concern (non-manufacturer) must meet the requirements in 19.102(f) of the Federal Acquisition Regulation to receive a benefit under this program.

https://www.vip.vetbiz.gov/

C.7 VAAR 852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS (NOV 2012)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

(1) Contract financing payment has the meaning given in FAR 32.001.

(2) Designated agency office has the meaning given in 5 CFR 1315.2(m).

(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.

(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. (See Web site at http://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp.)

(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).

The X12 EDI Web site (http://www.x12.org) includes additional information on EDI 810 and 811 formats.

(d) Invoice requirements. Invoices shall comply with FAR 32.905.

(e) Exceptions. If, based on one of the circumstances below, 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.8 VAAR 852.246-70 GUARANTEE (JAN 2008)

The contractor guarantees the equipment against defective material, workmanship and performance for a period of one year, said guarantee to run from date of acceptance of the equipment by the Government. The contractor agrees to furnish, without cost to the Government, replacement of all parts and material that are found to be defective during the guarantee period. Replacement of material and parts will be furnished to the Government at the point of installation, if installation is within the continental United States, or f.o.b. the continental U.S. port to be designated by the contracting officer if installation is outside of the continental United States. Cost of installation of replacement material and parts shall be borne by the contractor.

SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS

NONE

SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS 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.

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

This solicitation has been set aside 100% for Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB’s) which includes all CLIN items being requested in this solicitation. Offers shall only be accepted from Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB’s). (As Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB’s) fall into this category they are encouraged to respond to this solicitation if they can support the requirement). Offers shall not be accepted from offerors in other socioeconomic categories. The Government intends to solicit this requirement and award a subsequent contract without discussions or negotiations. However, if necessary the Government will seek clarification and additional information for offers that are submitted from any eligible offeror.

Offerors are encouraged to provide their best offer initially because the opportunity to enter into discussions or to provide a better offer at a later time will not be possible.

ACCEPTABLE OFFERS: One single contract will be made as a result of this solicitation. For an offer to be considered for a potential contractual award the contractor must provide all CLIN items listed in this solicitation. Contract award shall be made on an ALL OR NONE BASIS by the contracting officer. Partial offers that do not address, provide, and/or quote all CLIN items shall be deemed not technically acceptable and shall be rejected. Offers must clearly indicate if brand name items are being furnished or if or equivalent, brand name or equal, alternate, or substitute products are being provided.

BRAND NAME ITEMS: If you are providing brand name items your offer must clearly indicate that brand name items are being provided to include for which line item (CLIN). Also required are documents or other information (PDF’s, web links etc.) which clearly describe the item(s) so that it/they can be evaluated by the end user. Please refer to Clause VAAR 852.211-73 Brand Name or Equal (JAN 2008) and Provisions 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal (AUG 1999) and 52.214-21 Descriptive Literature (APR 2002) contained within this solicitation.

NON-BRAND NAME ITEMS: If you plan to provide other than the brand name items (i.e. or equivalent/brand name or equal/alternate/substitute items) cited in the purchase description, provide in your response the brand name and the catalog or part number you intend to furnish and the salient characteristics for each of the or equivalent/brand name or equal/alternate/substitute items that are equivalent to the brand name. You must also provide documents or other information (PDF’s, web links etc.) which clearly describe the item(s) so that it/they can be evaluated by the end user. Failure to provide this information will result in your offer not being accepted or considered for a potential contractual award. Please refer to Clause VAAR 852.211-73 Brand Name or Equal (JAN 2008) and Provisions 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal (AUG 1999) and 52.214-21 Descriptive Literature (APR 2002) contained within this solicitation.

OFFER SUBMISSION GUIDANCE:

Offer Submission Guidance: Offers shall be submitted via e-mail only to Rachel Babin, Contract Specialist, rachel.babin@va.gov. Offers shall be submitted on or before the close date/time as specified in this solicitation. Offers are due no later than Wednesday, January 17, 2018 by 10:00 a.m. CST (New Orleans, LA). Any contractor submissions or requests for information received after the closing date and time of this solicitation (for any reason) are late, and shall not be considered. It is very unlikely that the solicitation close date will be extended so offerors are encouraged to respond on or before the final response date of January 17, 2018 by 10:00 a.m.

CST (New Orleans, LA) with their best offer. As descriptive literature is required as part of the offeror’s submission it is…