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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

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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

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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

520-25-1-107-0004 36C25624Q1304 08-16-2024 Danette Rene' Impey 228-523-4747 08-26-2024 10:00 am

CDT

Department of Veterans Affairs Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System Network Contracting Office 16 400 Veterans Avenue Biloxi MS 39531 X X 517112 1500 Employees N/A X Department of Veterans Affairs Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System Network Contracting Office 16 400 Veterans Avenue Biloxi MS 39531 Department of Veterans Affairs Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System Network Contracting Office 16 400 Veterans Avenue Biloxi MS 39531

FSC e-Invoice Payment http://www.fsc.va.gov/fsc/einvoice.asp Invoice Setup Information 1-877-489-6135 invoice must be submitted electronically 1-877-489-6135 See CONTINUATION Page Non-personal services. Contractor to provide WiFi installation and services to three Community Based Outpatient Clinics located in Eglin and Panama City, FL, for the Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System, Biloxi, MS.

In accordance with the terms and conditions contained herein. (See Scope of Work for detailed information.)

All quotes shall be submitted on an "ALL OR NONE" basis.

Base period: 10-01-2024 through 09-30-2025, with four (4) each 12-month option periods.

All questions must be received no later than 10:00 a.m. CT Aug. 21, 2024, via email to rene.impey@va.gov.

All responses due no later than Aug. 26, 2024, 10:00 a.m. CT via email to rene.impey@va.gov.

***Please pay close attention to Section E.1 Instructions to Offerors and Section D. Attachments.*** FAR 13.106 Comparative Analysis procedures apply.

See CONTINUATION Page X X X Danette Rene' Impey Contracting Officer Table of Contents

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 36C256 Department of Veterans Affairs Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System Network Contracting Office 16 400 Veterans Avenue Biloxi MS 39531

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

3. INVOICES: Invoices shall be submitted in arrears:

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.

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

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B.2 SCOPE OF WORK

Contractor to provide WIFI installation and services for the Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System at the following Department of Veteran Affairs community-based outpatient clinics (CBOC): Eglin VA, 100 Veterans Way, Eglin AFB 32542; Panama City VA, 2600 Magnolia Drive, Panama City Beach, FL 32408; and R Jackson VA Behavioral Health Clinic, 140 Richard Jackson Drive, Panama City Beach, 32408.

To include all labor, parts, materials, and travel required to provide 24/7 full-service activation/coverage for various buildings and numerous access points. This contract will take effect on October 1, 2024, continuing through September 30, 2025, as a base year. There will be 4 option years available for this contract.

Contract period of performance dates:

Base Period: Begins October 1st, 2024, and ends September 30th, 2025.

Option Period I: Begins October 1st, 2025, and ends September 30th, 2026.

Option Period II: Begins October 1st, 2026, and ends September 30th, 2027.

Option Period III: Begins October 1st, 2027, and ends September 30th, 2028.

Option Period IV: Begins October 1st, 2028, and ends September 30th, 2029.

Provide internet service provider (ISP) modem and router. Provide CAT 6 cable and terminations. Provide Fiber Optic cable and terminations as necessary. Provide head end equipment, fire wall, MDF switch ports. Provide network switches and access points. Provide circuit information: access provider, network, gateway, and IP address. Provide heat map and network design topology.

WIFI equipment, service and locations:

Eglin AFB, 100 Veterans Way, Eglin AFB, 32542. Install 100 MBPS Ethernet Internet Access, and all associate network hardware for approximately fifteen (15) Wireless Access Points (WAP), /29 IP Block, and in systems, comm and or mechanical rooms and corridors.

Panama City Magnolia, 2600 Magnolia Drive, Panama City Beach Fl. 32408. Install 100 MBPS Ethernet Internet Access, and all associate network hardware for approximately thirteen (13) Wireless Access Points (WAP), /29 IP Block, and in systems, comm and or mechanical rooms and corridors.

Panama City Beach (R Jackson) 140 Richard Jackson Dr. Panama City Beach, Fl 32408. Install 100 MBPS Ethernet Internet Access, and all associate network hardware for approximately seven (7) Wireless Access Points (WAP), /29 IP Block, and in systems, comm and or mechanical rooms and corridors.

1. VA authorized personnel who may contact contractor for repair service. (Note: these names are subject to change.)

a. Network Contracting Office, NCO16

b. Bill Roberts, Acting Chief Engineer, Biloxi MS.

c. Glenn Bailey, Healthcare Engineering Manager, Pensacola FL Engineering

d. Joe Furiate, M&O Supervisor, COR, Pensacola FL Engineering

e. Nicole Maturo, Program Support Specialist, Pensacola FL Engineering

f. Alysha Dillon, Administration Officer, Engineering, Biloxi, MS

2. Contractor shall be responsible for troubleshooting all equipment failures and shall notify the VA Contracting Officer for any disruption of WIFI service, which may exceed 48-hours from the original service call. Contractor must notify and provide verbal or detailed written service report to the VA Contracting Officer for any disruption of service, which exceeds 48-hours from the original service call receipt.

3. Any defective WIFI cabling, and terminations found inside the buildings shall be repaired or replaced by the Contractor.

4. Any defective equipment: access points, routers, servers, switches found within the buildings shall be repaired or replaced by the contractor.

5. All parts and labor are covered under this plan, as stated above.

6. The Contractor shall provide an open Metro E / EDI-100 comparable interface/connection to the Internet for guest internet service. The Dedicated Internet Access Service (DIAS) is to be used for Veterans and Guest Internet Access (VGIA).

7. The Contractor is to provide a data circuit that is direct to the service provider. Speed needs to be 100 Mbps up and 100 Mbps down.

8. The Contractor shall for any reason the scheduled time for a deliverable cannot be met, the contractor is required to explain why (include the original deliverable due date) in writing to the CO, including a firm commitment of when the work shall be completed. This notice to the CO shall cite the reasons for the delay, and the impact on the overall project. The CO will then review the facts and issue a response in accordance with applicable regulations.

9. The contractor shall not commence performance on the tasks in this SOW until the CO has conducted a kickoff meeting or has advised the contractor that a kickoff meeting is waived.

10. If field technicians are unable to repair faulty equipment in the buildings, and the contractor is non-responsive within 72-hours from original service call, the Government reserves the right to contract for repair service with another provider. Any repair service fees charged by an outside provider will be passed along to the contractor and shall be deducted from their monthly invoice (outside charges shall be deducted appropriately within the timeframe service was disrupted).

11. All work shall take place during normal business hours (7:00 am – 4:30 pm). All work shall be coordinated with the Project Engineer/M&O Supervisor/COR. In addition, all work shall be coordinated with any other construction activities taking place on the property. The contractor shall be required to follow the hospital regulations governing construction and infection controls.

B.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

Contractor to provide WiFi installation for the Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System, Eglin Community Based Outpatient Clinic, Eglin, FL, in accordance with the Scope of Work. Services to include all labor, parts, materials, and travel required to provide 24/7 full service activation/coverage for various buildings and numerous access points.

Install 100 Mbps Ethernet Internet Access, and all associate network hardware for approximately fifteen (15) Wireless Access Points (WAP), /29 IP Block, and in systems, comm and/or mechanical rooms and corridors. (Refer to Scope of Work for addresses and detailed information.)

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 10-01-2024 POP End: 09-30-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 517112 - Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S119 - Utilities - Other

Contractor to provide WiFi installation for the Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System, Panama City Outpatient Clinic (Magnolia Drive), Panama City, FL, in accordance with the Scope of Work. Services to include all labor, parts, materials, and travel required to provide 24/7 full service activation/coverage for various buildings and numerous access points.

Install 100 Mbps Ethernet Internet Access, and all associate network hardware, for approximately thirteen (13) Wireless Access Points (WAP), /29 IP Block, and in systems, comm and/or mechanical rooms and corridors. (Refer to Scope of Work for addresses and detailed information.)

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 10-01-2024 POP End: 09-30-2025

Contractor to provide WiFi installation for the Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System, Panama City Outpatient Clinic (R Jackson Drive), Panama City, FL, in accordance with the Scope of Work. Services to include all labor, parts, materials, and travel required to provide 24/7 full service activation/coverage for various buildings and numerous access points.

Install 100 Mbps Ethernet Internet Access, and all associate network hardware, for approximately seven (7) Wireless Access Points (WAP), /29 IP Block, and in systems, comm and/or mechanical rooms and corridors. (Refer to Scope of Work for addresses and detailed information.)

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 10-01-2024 POP End: 09-30-2025

Contractor to provide WiFi installation for the Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System, Eglin Community Based Outpatient Clinic, Eglin, FL, in accordance with the Scope of Work. Services to include all labor, parts, materials, and travel required to provide 24/7 full service activation/coverage for various buildings and numerous access points.

Install 100 Mbps Ethernet Internet Access, and all associate network hardware for approximately fifteen (15) Wireless Access Points (WAP), /29 IP Block, and in systems, comm and/or mechanical rooms and corridors. (Refer to Scope of Work for addresses and detailed information.)

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 10-01-2025 POP End: 09-30-2026

Contractor to provide WiFi installation for the Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System, Panama City Outpatient Clinic (Magnolia Drive), Panama City, FL, in accordance with the Scope of Work. Services to include all labor, parts, materials, and travel required to provide 24/7 full service activation/coverage for various buildings and numerous access points.

Install 100 Mbps Ethernet Internet Access, and all associate network hardware, for approximately thirteen (13) Wireless Access Points (WAP), /29 IP Block, and in systems, comm and/or mechanical rooms and corridors. (Refer to Scope of Work for addresses and detailed information.)

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 10-01-2025 POP End: 09-30-2026

Contractor to provide WiFi installation for the Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System, Panama City Outpatient Clinic (R Jackson Drive), Panama City, FL, in accordance with the Scope of Work. Services to include all labor, parts, materials, and travel required to provide 24/7 full service activation/coverage for various buildings and numerous access points.

Install 100 Mbps Ethernet Internet Access, and all associate network hardware, for approximately seven (7) Wireless Access Points (WAP), /29 IP Block, and in systems, comm and/or mechanical rooms and corridors. (Refer to Scope of Work for addresses and detailed information.)

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 10-01-2025 POP End: 09-30-2026

Contractor to provide WiFi installation for the Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System, Eglin Community Based Outpatient Clinic, Eglin, FL, in accordance with the Scope of Work. Services to include all labor, parts, materials, and travel required to provide 24/7 full service activation/coverage for various buildings and numerous access points.

Install 100 Mbps Ethernet Internet Access, and all associate network hardware for approximately fifteen (15) Wireless Access Points (WAP), /29 IP Block, and in systems, comm and/or mechanical rooms and corridors. (Refer to Scope of Work for addresses and detailed information.)

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 10-01-2026 POP End: 09-30-2027

Contractor to provide WiFi installation for the Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System, Panama City Outpatient Clinic (Magnolia Drive), Panama City, FL, in accordance with the Scope of Work. Services to include all labor, parts, materials, and travel required to provide 24/7 full service activation/coverage for various buildings and numerous access points.

Install 100 Mbps Ethernet Internet Access, and all associate network hardware, for approximately thirteen (13) Wireless Access Points (WAP), /29 IP Block, and in systems, comm and/or mechanical rooms and corridors. (Refer to Scope of Work for addresses and detailed information.)

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 10-01-2026 POP End: 09-30-2027

Contractor to provide WiFi installation for the Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System, Panama City Outpatient Clinic (R Jackson Drive), Panama City, FL, in accordance with the Scope of Work. Services to include all labor, parts, materials, and travel required to provide 24/7 full service activation/coverage for various buildings and numerous access points.

Install 100 Mbps Ethernet Internet Access, and all associate network hardware, for approximately seven (7) Wireless Access Points (WAP), /29 IP Block, and in systems, comm and/or mechanical rooms and corridors. (Refer to Scope of Work for addresses and detailed information.)

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 10-01-2026 POP End: 09-30-2027

Contractor to provide WiFi installation for the Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System, Eglin Community Based Outpatient Clinic, Eglin, FL, in accordance with the Scope of Work. Services to include all labor, parts, materials, and travel required to provide 24/7 full service activation/coverage for various buildings and numerous access points.

Install 100 Mbps Ethernet Internet Access, and all associate network hardware for approximately fifteen (15) Wireless Access Points (WAP), /29 IP Block, and in systems, comm and/or mechanical rooms and corridors. (Refer to Scope of Work for addresses and detailed information.)

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 10-01-2027 POP End: 09-30-2028

Contractor to provide WiFi installation for the Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System, Panama City Outpatient Clinic (Magnolia Drive), Panama City, FL, in accordance with the Scope of Work. Services to include all labor, parts, materials, and travel required to provide 24/7 full service activation/coverage for various buildings and numerous access points.

Install 100 Mbps Ethernet Internet Access, and all associate network hardware, for approximately thirteen (13) Wireless Access Points (WAP), /29 IP Block, and in systems, comm and/or mechanical rooms and corridors. (Refer to Scope of Work for addresses and detailed information.)

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 10-01-2027 POP End: 09-30-2028

Contractor to provide WiFi installation for the Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System, Panama City Outpatient Clinic (R Jackson Drive), Panama City, FL, in accordance with the Scope of Work. Services to include all labor, parts, materials, and travel required to provide 24/7 full service activation/coverage for various buildings and numerous access points.

Install 100 Mbps Ethernet Internet Access, and all associate network hardware, for approximately seven (7) Wireless Access Points (WAP), /29 IP Block, and in systems, comm and/or mechanical rooms and corridors. (Refer to Scope of Work for addresses and detailed information.)

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 10-01-2027 POP End: 09-30-2028

Contractor to provide WiFi installation for the Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System, Eglin Community Based Outpatient Clinic, Eglin, FL, in accordance with the Scope of Work. Services to include all labor, parts, materials, and travel required to provide 24/7 full service activation/coverage for various buildings and numerous access points.

Install 100 Mbps Ethernet Internet Access, and all associate network hardware for approximately fifteen (15) Wireless Access Points (WAP), /29 IP Block, and in systems, comm and/or mechanical rooms and corridors. (Refer to Scope of Work for addresses and detailed information.)

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 10-01-2028 POP End: 09-30-2029

Contractor to provide WiFi installation for the Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System, Panama City Outpatient Clinic (Magnolia Drive), Panama City, FL, in accordance with the Scope of Work. Services to include all labor, parts, materials, and travel required to provide 24/7 full service activation/coverage for various buildings and numerous access points.

Install 100 Mbps Ethernet Internet Access, and all associate network hardware, for approximately thirteen (13) Wireless Access Points (WAP), /29 IP Block, and in systems, comm and/or mechanical rooms and corridors. (Refer to Scope of Work for addresses and detailed information.)

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 10-01-2028 POP End: 09-30-2029

Contractor to provide WiFi installation for the Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System, Panama City Outpatient Clinic (R Jackson Drive), Panama City, FL, in accordance with the Scope of Work. Services to include all labor, parts, materials, and travel required to provide 24/7 full service activation/coverage for various buildings and numerous access points.

Install 100 Mbps Ethernet Internet Access, and all associate network hardware, for approximately seven (7) Wireless Access Points (WAP), /29 IP Block, and in systems, comm and/or mechanical rooms and corridors. (Refer to Scope of Work for addresses and detailed information.)

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 10-01-2028 POP End: 09-30-2029

Base Period Total

Option Year One (1) Total

Option Year Two (2) Total

Option Year Three (3) Total

Option Year Four (4) Total

Contract GRAND TOTAL

For the purposes of the award of this Contract, the Government intends to evaluate the option to extend services under FAR 52.217-8 as follows:

The evaluation will consider the possibility that the option can be exercised at any time and can be exercised in increments of one to six months, but not for more than a total of six months during the life of the contract. The evaluation will assume that the prices for any option exercised under FAR 52.217-8 will be at the same rates as those in effect under the contract at the time the option is exercised. The evaluation will therefore assume that the addition of the price or prices of any possible extension or extensions under FAR 52.217-8 to the total price of all proposals relative to each other and will not affect the ranking of proposals based on price, unless, after reviewing the proposals, the Government determines that there is a basis for finding otherwise. This evaluation will not obligate the Government to exercise any option under FAR 52.217-8.

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

C.1 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:

ADDENDUM TO 52.212-1, INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

(a) General Instructions

(1) Electronic Submissions: Contractors must email their quote to Rene’ Impey at rene.impey@va.gov. Include the solicitation number (36C25624Q1304) in the Subject line. Any attachments must be readable using Microsoft Office or Adobe PDF. The size of the email is limited to 5 megabytes (MB) but multiple emails are allowable. Quotes must be submitted electronically and will not be accepted through fax or postal mail.

(2) All questions regarding this solicitation should be emailed to rene.impey@va.gov no later than 10:00 am, Central Time (CT), Wednesday, August 21, 2024. No phone calls will be accepted for questions. All questions shall be submitted via email only. A modification to the solicitation will be issued to answer all questions in reference to the requirement.

(3) All solicitation responses/packages are to be submitted no later than 10:00 am, CT, Monday, August 26, 2024, via email to rene.impey@va.gov

(b) Selection Process

(1) Evaluations will be conducted under the procedures of FAR Part 13.

(2) In accordance with FAR 13.106-2(b)(3), the quotes will undergo a comparative analysis evaluation to determine which vendor provides the best value to the government in terms of technical capability and past performance, while also providing a competitive price.

(c) Quote Package Contents

(1) The quote package should address all the information listed in the evaluation factors under 52.212-2. There is not a required format that the information must be presented in. We will be focused on the content of the quote and whether it addressed all the evaluation factors.

The Contractor shall submit a signed copy of the SF1449. The amendments (if applicable) shall also be signed and returned or acknowledged by listing the amendments and returning the Commercial Administration Data Sheet, Section B.1. Please note: Section B.1 also requests contractor information to be filled out. Ensure this information is included in your quote package response.

(2) For the technical capability factor, the quote package should demonstrate the contractor’s service approach. The quote shall indicate how the Contractor plans to perform the services, provide certifications and licensures for requested services in accordance with the Scope of Work (SOW). [Meaning provide your approach to accomplishing the service being requested.] The Contractor shall provide a contract manager and alternate(s) responsible for performance of work.

The contractor shall demonstrate prior experience with Wi-fi installation services. The contractor shall demonstrate this by indicating the company the service was being provided for, the contract amount, size of the facility being serviced, area of service, type of facility being serviced, and how long the contract was held.

The quote response for technical capability should not simply restate the Scope of Work. Simply restating the Scope of Work will not be evaluated favorably.

(3) For the past performance factor, Attachments C & D have been provided. Please complete Attachment C and return with your quote package. Attachment D should be sent to those customers listed on Attachment C and they can email directly to the contracting Officer at rene.impey@va.gov. Please include at least three but not more than five recent (within the past five years) and relevant (similar in size and scope) completed surveys.

(4) The contractor will provide a flat monthly rate and/or each rate in accordance with the price schedule. In evaluating the contractor’s price, the Government’s determination will include whether the price reflects a clear understanding of the requirements, is consistent with the information provided in the contractor’s quote and is reasonable in comparison with other quotes that have been submitted in response to the solicitation.

OVERALL QUOTE INSTRUCTIONS/ SUBMISSIONS

SF1449: Please fill out….

1) Block 12 if applicable.

2) Block 17a including telephone number

3) Blocks 30a, b, and c

Please provide:

1) Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) Number

2) Federal Tax ID Number

3) Technical capabilities (Method of performing services detailed with capabilities)

Price Schedule (Section B4): Please fill out….

1) Prices in Bid Schedule Columns for the items

2) Grand Total Block

Clauses (Section C):

1) Please read through in its entirety. There is no need to return Section C as a copy will be provided to the contractor who contract award is made to.

2) Review, complete, sign and return with your package 852.219-75 (VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting) located within solicitation.

Attachments (Section D):

1) Review attachments A, B, C, D, and E (QASP).

2) Complete and return attachments C and E with your quote package.

3) Send attachment D to those customers listed on attachment C and have them email the completed copy to Contracting Officer by 10:00 am CT August 26, 2024.

Solicitation Provisions (Section E):

1) Please read provisions through their entirety.

2) Complete task listed above as part of the quote documentation.

3) Complete and return 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Items ONLY if your on-line Representations and Certifications are not up to date and current.

CONTRACT AWARD: A firm fixed price contract may be awarded to the offeror whose quotes represent the best value to the Government after comparative analysis.

Submit QUOTE Packages to rene.impey@va.gov

C.2 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)

The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 30 days.

(End of Clause)

C.3 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000)

(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 30 days; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 60 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.

(b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause.

(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed five (5) years.

(End of Clause)

C.4 VAAR 852.201-70 CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (DEC 2022)

The Contracting Officer reserves the right to designate representatives to act for him/her in furnishing technical guidance and advice or generally monitor the work to be performed under this contract. Such designation will be in writing and will define the scope and limitation of the designee’s authority. A copy of the designation letter shall be furnished to the Contractor.

(End of Clause)

C.5 VAAR 852.203-70 COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING (MAY 2018)

The Contractor shall not make reference in its commercial advertising to Department of Veterans Affairs contracts in a manner that states or implies the Department of Veterans Affairs approves or endorses the Contractor’s products or services or considers the Contractor’s products or services superior to other products or services.

(End of Clause) C.6 VAAR 852.219-73 VA NOTICE OF TOTAL SET-ASIDE FOR CERTIFIED SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES (JAN 2023) (DEVIATION)

(a) Definition. for the Department of Veterans Affairs, ‘‘Service-disabled Veteran-owned small business concern or SDVOSB’’:

(1) Means a small business concern—

(i) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned by one or more service-disabled Veterans or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more service-disabled Veterans or eligible surviving spouses (see VAAR 802.201, Surviving Spouse definition);

(ii) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more service-disabled Veterans (or eligible surviving spouses) or, in the case of a service-disabled Veteran with permanent and severe disability, the spouse or permanent caregiver of such Veteran;

(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 certified for ownership and control pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127, 13 CFR 128, and is listed as certified in the SBA certification database at https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/; and

(v) The business agrees to comply with VAAR subpart 819.70 and Small Business Administration (SBA) regulations regarding small business size, government contracting, and the Veteran Small Business Certification Program at 13 CFR parts 121, 125, and 128.

(2) The term ‘‘Service-disabled Veteran’’ means a Veteran, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(2), with a disability that is service-connected, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(16).

(3) The term ‘‘small business concern’’ has the meaning given that term under section 3 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632).

(4) The term ‘‘small business concern owned and controlled by Veterans with service-connected disabilities’’ has the meaning given the term ‘‘small business concern owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans’’ under section 3(q)(2) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632(q)(2)).

(5) The term “SDVOSB participant” or certified SDVOSB means a small business that has been certified in the SBA Veteran Small Business Certification Program and listed in the SBA certification database (see 13 CFR 128.102).

(b) General. In order for a concern to submit an offer and be eligible for the award of an SDVOSB set-aside or sole source contract, the concern must qualify as a small business concern under the size standard corresponding to the NAICS code assigned to the contract and be listed as an SDVOSB participant in the SBA certification database as set forth in 13 CFR 128.

(1) Offers received from entities that are not certified SDVOSBs and listed in the SBA certification database at the time of offer shall not be considered.

(2) Any award resulting from this solicitation shall be made to a certified SDVOSB listed in the SBA certification database who is eligible at the time of submission of offer(s) and at the time of award.

(3) The requirements in this clause apply to any contract, order or subcontract where the firm receives a benefit or preference from its designation as an SDVOSB, including set-asides, sole source awards, and evaluation preferences.

(c) Representation. Pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127(e), only certified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database are considered eligible to receive award of a resulting contract. By submitting an offer, the prospective contractor represents that it is an eligible and certified SDVOSB as defined in this clause, 13 CFR 121, 125, and 128, and VAAR subpart 819.70.

(d) Agreement/LOS certification. When awarded a contract action, including orders under multipleaward contracts, an SDVOSB agrees that in the performance of the contract, the SDVOSB shall comply with requirements in VAAR subpart 819.70 and SBA regulations on small business size, and government contracting programs at 13 CFR part 121 and part 125, including the non-manufacturer rule and limitations on subcontracting (LOS) requirements in 13 CFR 121.406(b) and 13 CFR 125.6. For the purpose of limitations on subcontracting, only certified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database (including independent contractors) shall be considered eligible and/or ‘‘similarly situated’’ (i.e., a firm that has the same small business program status as the prime contractor). An otherwise eligible firm further agrees to comply with the required LOS certification requirements in this solicitation (see 852.219–75 or 852.219–76 as applicable). These requirements are summarized as follows:

(1) Services. In the case of a contract for services (except construction), the SDVOSB prime contractor will not pay more than 50% of the amount paid by the government to the prime for contract performance to firms that are not certified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database (excluding direct costs to the extent they are not the principal purpose of the acquisition and the SDVOSB/ VOSB does not provide the service, such as airline travel, cloud computing services, or mass media purchases). When a contract includes both services and supplies, the 50 percent limitation shall apply only to the service portion of the contract.

(2) Supplies/products.

(i) In the case of a contract for supplies or products (other than from a non-manufacturer of such supplies), the SDVOSB prime contractor will not pay more than 50% of the amount paid by the government to the prime for contract performance, excluding the cost of materials, to firms that are not certified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database. When a contract includes both supply and services, the 50 percent limitation shall apply only to the supply portion of the contract.

(ii) In the case of a contract for supplies from a non-manufacturer, the SDVOSB prime contractor will supply the product of a domestic small business manufacturer or processor, unless a waiver as described in 13 CFR 121.406(b)(5) has been granted. Refer to 13 CFR 125.6(a)(2)(ii) for guidance pertaining to multiple item procurements.

(3) General construction. In the case of a contract for general construction, the SDVOSB prime contractor will not pay more than 85% of the amount paid by the government to the prime for contract performance, excluding the cost of materials, to firms that are not certified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database.

(4) Special trade construction contractors. In the case of a contract for special trade contractors, no more than 75% of the amount paid by the government to the prime for contract performance, excluding the cost of materials, may be paid to firms that are not certified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database.

(5) Subcontracting. An SDVOSB subcontractor must meet the NAICS size standard assigned by the prime contractor and be certified and listed in the SBA certification database to count as similarly situated. Any work that a first tier SDVOSB subcontractor further subcontracts will count towards the percent of subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. For supply or construction contracts, the cost of materials is excluded and not considered to be subcontracted. When a contract includes both services and supplies, the 50 percent limitation shall apply only to the portion of the contract with the preponderance of the expenditure upon which the assigned NAICS is based. For information and more specific requirements, refer to 13 CFR 125.6.

(e) Required limitations on subcontracting compliance measurement period. An SDVOSB shall comply with the limitations on subcontracting as follows:

[] By the end of the base term of the contract or order, and then by the end of each subsequent option period; or [] By the end of the performance period for each order issued under the contract.

(f) Joint ventures. A joint venture may be considered eligible as an SDVOSB if the joint venture complies with the requirements in 13 CFR 128.402 and the managing joint venture partner makes the representations under paragraph (c) of this clause. A joint venture agrees that, in the performance of the contract, the applicable percentage specified in paragraph (d) of this clause will be performed by the aggregate of the joint venture participants.

(g) Precedence. The VA Veterans First Contracting Program, as defined in VAAR 802.101, subpart 819.70, and this clause, takes precedence over any inconsistencies between the requirements of the SBA Veteran Small Business Certification Program and the VA Veterans First Contracting Program.

(h) Misrepresentation. Pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127(g), any business concern, including all its principals, that is determined by VA to have willfully and intentionally misrepresented a company’s SDVOSB status is subject to debarment from contracting with the Department for a period of not less than five years (see VAAR 809.406–2 Causes for Debarment).

(End of Clause) C.7 VAAR 852.219-75 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION (JAN 2023) (DEVIATION)

(a) Pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127(l)(2), the offeror certifies that—

(1) If awarded a contract (see FAR 2.101 definition), it will comply with the limitations on subcontracting requirement as provided in the solicitation and the resultant contract, as follows:

(i) [X] Services. In the case of a contract for services (except construction), the contractor will not pay more than 50% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not certified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database as set forth in 852.219–73 or certified VOSBs listed in the SBA certification database as set forth in 852.219–74. Any work that a similarly situated certified SDVOSB/VOSB subcontractor further subcontracts will count towards the 50% subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. Other direct costs may be excluded to the extent they are not the principal purpose of the acquisition and small business concerns do not provide the service as set forth in 13 CFR 125.6.

(ii) [] General construction. In the case of a contract for general construction, the contractor will not pay more than 85% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not certified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database as set forth in 852.219–73 or certified VOSBs listed in the SBA certification database as set forth in 852.219–74. Any work that a similarly situated certified SDVOSB/VOSB subcontractor further subcontracts will count towards the 85% subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. Cost of materials are excluded and not considered to be subcontracted.

(iii) [] Special trade construction contractors. In the case of a contract for special trade contractors, the contractor will not pay more than 75% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not certified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database as set forth in 852.219–73 or certified VOSBs listed in the SBA certification database as set forth in 852.219–74. Any work that a similarly situated certified SDVOSB/VOSB subcontractor further subcontracts will count towards the 75% subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. Cost of materials are excluded and not considered to be subcontracted.

(2) The offeror acknowledges that this certification concerns a matter within the jurisdiction of an Agency of the United States. The offeror further acknowledges that this certification is subject to Title 18, United States Code, Section 1001, and, as such, a false, fictitious, or fraudulent certification may render the offeror subject to criminal, civil, or administrative penalties, including prosecution.

(3) If VA determines that an SDVOSB/ VOSB awarded a contract pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127 did not act in good faith, such SDVOSB/VOSB shall be subject to any or all of the following:

(i) Referral to the VA Suspension and Debarment Committee;

(ii) A fine under section 16(g)(1) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 645(g)(1)); and

(iii) Prosecution for violating 18 U.S.C. 1001.

(b) The offeror represents and understands that by submission of its offer and award of a contract it may be required to provide copies of documents or records to VA that VA may review to determine whether the offeror complied with the limitations on subcontracting requirement specified in the contract. Contracting officers may, at their discretion, require the contractor to demonstrate its compliance with the limitations on subcontracting at any time during performance and upon completion of a contract if the information regarding such compliance is not already available to the contracting officer. Evidence of compliance includes, but is not limited to, invoices, copies of subcontracts, or a list of the value of tasks performed.

(c) The offeror further agrees to cooperate fully and make available any documents or records as may be required to enable VA to determine compliance with the limitations on subcontracting requirement. The offeror understands that failure to provide documents as requested by VA may result in remedial action as the Government deems appropriate.

(d) Offeror completed certification/fill-in required. The formal certification must be completed, signed and returned with the offeror’s bid, quotation, or proposal. The Government will not consider offers for award from offerors that do not provide the certification, and all such responses will be deemed ineligible for evaluation and award.

Certification I hereby certify that if awarded the contract, [insert name of offeror] will comply with the limitations on subcontracting specified in this clause and in the resultant contract. I further certify that I am authorized to execute this certification on behalf of [insert name of offeror].

Printed Name of Signee: ___________ Printed Title of Signee: _____________ Signature: ____________ Date: ______________ Company Name and Address: _______________ (End of Clause)

C.8 VAAR 852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS (NOV 2018)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

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

(2) Designated agency office means the office designated by the purchase order, agreement, or contract to first receive and review invoices. This office can be contractually designated as the receiving entity. This office may be different from the office issuing the payment;

(3) Electronic form means an automated system transmitting information electronically according to the accepted electronic data transmission methods and formats identified in paragraph (c) of this clause. Facsimile, email, and scanned documents are not acceptable electronic forms for submission of payment requests;

(4) Invoice payment has the meaning given in FAR 32.001; and

(5) Payment request means any request for contract financing payment or invoice payment submitted by the contractor under this contract.

(b) Electronic payment requests. Except as provided in paragraph (e) of this clause, the contractor shall submit payment requests in electronic form. Purchases paid with a Government-wide commercial purchase card are considered to be an electronic transaction for purposes of this rule, and therefore no additional electronic invoice submission is required.

(c) Data transmission. A contractor must ensure that the data transmission method and format are through one of the following:

(1) VA’s Electronic Invoice Presentment and Payment System at the current website address provided in the contract.

(2) Any system that conforms to the X12 electronic data interchange (EDI) formats established by the Accredited Standards Center (ASC) and chartered by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

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

(e) Exceptions. If, based on one of the circumstances in this paragraph (e), the Contracting Officer directs that payment requests be made by mail, the Contractor shall submit payment requests by mail through the United States Postal Service to the designated agency office. Submission of payment requests by mail may be required for—

(1) Awards made to foreign vendors for work performed outside the United States;

(2) Classified contracts or purchases when electronic submission and processing of payment requests could compromise the safeguarding of classified or privacy information;

(3) Contracts awarded by contracting officers in the conduct of emergency operations, such as responses to national emergencies;

(4) Solicitations or contracts in which the designated agency office is a VA entity other than the VA Financial Services Center in Austin, Texas; or

(5) Solicitations or contracts in which the VA designated agency office does not have electronic invoicing capability as described above.

(End of Clause)

C.9 VAAR 852.237-75 KEY PERSONNEL (OCT 2019)

The key personnel specified in this contract are considered to be essential to work performance.