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This is a Request for Quote (RFQ) solicitation package for specialty hospital bed rentals at Overton Brooks VA Medical Center (OBVMC) in Shreveport, LA. The Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 16 requires specialty hospital beds, surfaces, and rental equipment including air microd systems, with the contractor providing all labor and supplies for delivery, set-up, and removal.

The solicitation (#36C25625Q0403) is structured as a firm-fixed price contract with a base period from March 1, 2025 through February 28, 2026, plus four 12-month option periods. Technical questions are due by February 12, 2025 at 2:30 PM CST, with quotes due February 20, 2025 at 2:30 PM CST. Key requirements include delivery within 6 hours of order, service to floors 2-9, equipment cleaning/decontamination before delivery, training for staff, and 24/7 delivery capability excluding holidays. The solicitation includes specialized items like air fluidized therapy beds, med-surg hospital beds with wound air surfaces, bariatric beds with powered length/width adjustment, bariatric commodes, and bariatric recliners. NAICS code is 532283 with a size standard of $41 million. Quotes must address technical capability, delivery schedule, and pricing components separately.

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PAGE 1 OF 1. REQUISITION NO.

2. CONTRACT NO. 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE DATE 4. ORDER NO. 5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NO. (No Collect Calls) 8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL

TIME

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

SMALL BUSINESS

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

(WOSB) ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

EDWOSB

8(A)

NAICS:

SIZE STANDARD:

11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13b. RATING

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ IFB RFP

15. DELIVER TO CODE 16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE

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

TELEPHONE NO. UEI: EFT:

PHONE: FAX:

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN OFFER

18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK BELOW IS CHECKED

SEE ADDENDUM

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

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

(Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA 26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only)

27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED.

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN _______________ 29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF. ___________________________________ OFFER

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND DATED ________________________________. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY (BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE

ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED SET FORTH HEREIN IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (TYPE OR PRINT) 30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (TYPE OR PRINT) 31c. DATE SIGNED

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION (REV. NOV 2021)

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

STANDARD FORM 1449

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30

667-25-1-065-0007

36C25625Q0403

6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE

02-06-2025

T Miller 713-791-1414 x229073 02-20-2025

2:30 PM CST

Department of Veterans Affairs

Network Contracting Office 16

5075 Westheimer Road, Suite 750

T Miller

Houston TX 77056-5643

X

532283

$41 Million

N/A

X

Department of Veterans Affairs

Overton Brooks VA Medical Center

CC: Cectria Ashley

510 East Stoner Ave.

Shreveport LA 71101

Department of Veterans Affairs

Network Contracting Office 16

5075 Westheimer Road, Suite 750

Houston TX 77056-5643

FSC e-Invoice Payment http://www.fsc.va.gov/fsc/einvoice.asp

Invoice Setup Information 1-877-489-6135

Invoice must be submitted electronically

See CONTINUATION Page

Overton Brooks VA Medical Center (OBVMC) requires specialty hospital beds, surfaces, and rental equipment, which includes air microd system. Contractor shall furnish all labor and supplies for delivery, set-up, and removal of specialty beds.

Questions due NLT 02/12/2025 by 2:30 PM CST via email to t.miller@va.gov. No phone calls will be accepted.

Solicitation responses due NLT 02/20/2025 by 2:30 PM CST

Period of Performance: Base Period: 03/01/2025 - 02/28/2026, with four (4) twelve-month option periods.

See CONTINUATION Page

X 1

36C25625Q0403

Table of Contents

SECTION A

A.1 SF 1449 SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS

AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

B.3 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

B.4 PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

C.1 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS

AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2023)

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

C.3 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)

C.4 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000) ... 40

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

C.6 VAAR 852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS (NOV

2018)

C.7 VAAR 852.237-75 KEY PERSONNEL (OCT 2019)

C.8 VAAR 852.242-71 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER (OCT 2020) ... 42

C.9 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT

STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2024)

SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS

SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

E.1 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (SEP 2023)

E.2 ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS -COMMERCIAL

ITEMS

E.3 52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS

AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)

E.4 52.204-29 FEDERAL ACQUISITION SUPPLY CHAIN SECURITY ACT

ORDERS—REPRESENTATION AND DISCLOSURES (DEC 2023)

E.5 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB

1998)

E.6 52.212-2 EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2014)

E.7 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS—

COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (MAY 2024)

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 Ricky Weaver ricky.weaver2@va.gov Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 16 Galleria Financial Center 5075 Westheimer Road, Suite 750 Houston, Tx, 77056-5643

Contract Specialist 36C256 T. Miller t.miller@va.gov Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 16 Galleria Financial Center 5075 Westheimer Road, Suite 750 Houston, Tx, 77056-5643

Job POC:

Department Of Veterans Affairs Overton Brooks VA Medical Center Cectria Ashley cectria.ashley@va.gov Phone: 318-990-5972 Address: 510 E. Stoner Ave, Shreveport, LA 7110

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

[X] 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System For Award Management, or

[] 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party

3. INVOICES: Invoices shall be submitted in arrears:

a. Quarterly [] mailto:ricky.weaver2@va.gov mailto:t.miller@va.gov mailto:cectria.ashley@va.gov

b. Semi-Annually []

c. Other [X] Upon delivery and acceptance

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:

AMENDMENT NO DATE

B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

ITEM

NUMBER

DESCRIPTION OF

SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

149.00

DY

Envella Bed - see PWS for required salient characteristics Air Fluidized Therapy Bed System. (Brand Name or Equal)

In accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 03-01-2025 POP End: 02-28-2026

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 532283 - Home Health Equipment Rental PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: W065 - Lease or Rental of Equipment - Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: PO8194

50.00

Envella Bed w/ Trapeze - see PWS for required salient characteristics Air Fluidized Therapy Bed System. (Brand Name or Equal)

In accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 03-01-2025 POP End: 02-28-2026

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 532283 - Home Health Equipment Rental PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: W065 - Lease or Rental of Equipment -

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: P0821A

Envision on Versacare - see PWS for required salient characteristics Med Surg Hospital Bed with Wound Air Surface. (Brand Name or Equal)

In accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 03-01-2025 POP End: 02-28-2026

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 532283 - Home Health Equipment Rental PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: W065 - Lease or Rental of Equipment -

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: P741A01

36" Centrella w/ Max Surface - see PWS for required salient characteristics Med Surg Smart+ Hospital Bed System with Integrated Air Surface. (Brand Name or Equal)

In accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 03-01-2025 POP End: 02-28-2026

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 532283 - Home Health Equipment Rental PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: W065 - Lease or Rental of Equipment -

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: P009443

99.00

Compella w/ Air Rental - see PWS for required salient characteristics Bariatric Bed System with Powered Length & Width Adjustment and Motorized Transport. (Brand Name or Equal)

In accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 03-01-2025 POP End: 02-28-2026

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 532283 - Home Health Equipment Rental PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: W065 - Lease or Rental of Equipment -

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: P006747A

Compella w/ foam Rental - see PWS for required salient characteristics Bariatric Bed System with Powered Length & Width

Adjustment and Motorized Transport. (Brand Name or Equal)

In accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 03-01-2025 POP End: 02-28-2026

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 532283 - Home Health Equipment Rental PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: W065 - Lease or Rental of Equipment - Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: P006748A

0007 50.00 DY __________________ __________________

Compella w/ TRPZ Air Rental - see PWS for required salient characteristics Bariatric Bed System with Powered Length & Width Adjustment and Motorized Transport. (Brand Name or Equal)

In accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 03-01-2025 POP End: 02-28-2026

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 532283 - Home Health Equipment Rental PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: W065 - Lease or Rental of Equipment - Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: P006750a

0008 50.00 DY __________________ __________________

Compella w/TRPZ Foam Rental - see PWS for required salient characteristics Bariatric Bed System with Powered Length & Width Adjustment and Motorized Transport. (Brand Name or Equal)

In accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 03-01-2025 POP End: 02-28-2026

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 532283 - Home Health Equipment Rental PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: W065 - Lease or Rental of Equipment -

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: P006751A

0009 150.00 DY __________________ __________________

Bariatric Commode. - see PWS for required salient characteristics Bariatric Commode. (Brand Name or Equal)

In accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 03-01-2025 POP End: 02-28-2026

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 532283 - Home Health Equipment Rental PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: W065 - Lease or Rental of Equipment -

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: P680ARENT

75.00

Bariatric Recliner - see PWS for required salient characteristics Bariatric Recliner. (Brand Name or Equal)

In accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

Contract Period: Base

POP Begin: 03-01-2025 POP End: 02-28-2026

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 532283 - Home Health Equipment Rental PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: W065 - Lease or Rental of Equipment -

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: P9096ARENT01

Fluidized Therapy Bed System. (Brand Name or Equal)

In accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 03-01-2026 POP End: 02-28-2027

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 532283 - Home Health Equipment Rental PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: W065 - Lease or Rental of Equipment -characteristics Air Fluidized Therapy Bed System. (Brand Name or Equal)

In accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 03-01-2026 POP End: 02-28-2027

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 532283 - Home Health Equipment Rental PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: W065 - Lease or Rental of Equipment -

Med Surg Hospital Bed with Wound Air Surface. (Brand Name or Equal)

In accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 03-01-2026 POP End: 02-28-2027

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 532283 - Home Health Equipment Rental PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: W065 - Lease or Rental of Equipment -characteristics Med Surg Smart+ Hospital Bed System with Integrated Air Surface. (Brand Name or Equal)

In accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 03-01-2026 POP End: 02-28-2027

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 532283 - Home Health Equipment Rental PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: W065 - Lease or Rental of Equipment -

Bariatric Bed System with Powered Length & Width Adjustment and Motorized Transport. (Brand Name or Equal)

In accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 03-01-2026 POP End: 02-28-2027

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 532283 - Home Health Equipment Rental PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: W065 - Lease or Rental of Equipment -characteristics Bariatric Bed System with Powered Length & Width Adjustment and Motorized Transport. (Brand Name or Equal)

In accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 03-01-2026 POP End: 02-28-2027

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 532283 - Home Health Equipment Rental PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: W065 - Lease or Rental of Equipment -

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: P006748A

Compella w/ TRPZ Air Rental - see PWS for required salient characteristics Bariatric Bed System with Powered Length & Width Adjustment and Motorized Transport. (Brand Name or Equal)

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 03-01-2026 POP End: 02-28-2027

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 532283 - Home Health Equipment Rental PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: W065 - Lease or Rental of Equipment - Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: P006750a

1008 50.00 DY __________________ __________________

Compella w/TRPZ Foam Rental - see PWS for required salient characteristics Bariatric Bed System with Powered Length & Width Adjustment and Motorized Transport. (Brand Name or Equal)

In accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 03-01-2026 POP End: 02-28-2027

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 532283 - Home Health Equipment Rental PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: W065 - Lease or Rental of Equipment - Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: P006751A

1009 150.00 DY __________________ __________________

Bariatric Commode. - see PWS for required salient characteristics Bariatric Commode. (Brand Name or Equal)

In accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 03-01-2026 POP End: 02-28-2027

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 532283 - Home Health Equipment Rental PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: W065 - Lease or Rental of Equipment - Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: P680ARENT

1010 75.00 DY __________________ __________________

Bariatric Recliner. (Brand Name or Equal)

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 03-01-2026 POP End: 02-28-2027

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 532283 - Home Health Equipment Rental PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: W065 - Lease or Rental of Equipment -

Fluidized Therapy Bed System. (Brand Name or Equal)

In accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 03-01-2027 POP End: 02-29-2028

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 532283 - Home Health Equipment Rental PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: W065 - Lease or Rental of Equipment -characteristics Air Fluidized Therapy Bed System. (Brand Name or Equal)

In accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 03-01-2027 POP End: 02-29-2028

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 532283 - Home Health Equipment Rental PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: W065 - Lease or Rental of Equipment -

Envision on Versacare - see PWS for required salient characteristics Med Surg Hospital Bed with Wound Air Surface. (Brand Name or Equal)

In accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 03-01-2027 POP End: 02-29-2028

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 532283 - Home Health Equipment Rental PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: W065 - Lease or Rental of Equipment -characteristics Med Surg Smart+ Hospital Bed System with Integrated Air Surface. (Brand Name or Equal)

In accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 03-01-2027 POP End: 02-29-2028

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 532283 - Home Health Equipment Rental PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: W065 - Lease or Rental of Equipment -

Bariatric Bed System with Powered Length & Width Adjustment and Motorized Transport. (Brand Name or Equal)

In accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 03-01-2027 POP End: 02-29-2028

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 532283 - Home Health Equipment Rental PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: W065 - Lease or Rental of Equipment -characteristics Bariatric Bed System with Powered Length & Width Adjustment and Motorized Transport. (Brand Name or Equal)

In accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 03-01-2027 POP End: 02-29-2028

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 532283 - Home Health Equipment Rental PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: W065 - Lease or Rental of Equipment -characteristics Bariatric Bed System with Powered Length & Width Adjustment and Motorized Transport. (Brand Name or Equal)

In accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 03-01-2027 POP End: 02-29-2028

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 532283 - Home Health Equipment Rental PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: W065 - Lease or Rental of Equipment -

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: P006750a

Compella w/TRPZ Foam Rental - see PWS for required salient characteristics Bariatric Bed System with Powered Length & Width Adjustment and Motorized Transport. (Brand Name or Equal)

In accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 03-01-2027 POP End: 02-29-2028

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 532283 - Home Health Equipment Rental

150.00

Bariatric Commode. - see PWS for required salient characteristics Bariatric Commode. (Brand Name or Equal)

In accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 03-01-2027 POP End: 02-29-2028

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 532283 - Home Health Equipment Rental PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: W065 - Lease or Rental of Equipment -

Bariatric Recliner. (Brand Name or Equal)

In accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 03-01-2027 POP End: 02-29-2028

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 532283 - Home Health Equipment Rental PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: W065 - Lease or Rental of Equipment -

Fluidized Therapy Bed System. (Brand Name or Equal)

In accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 03-01-2028 POP End: 02-28-2029

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 532283 - Home Health Equipment Rental PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: W065 - Lease or Rental of Equipment -characteristics Air Fluidized Therapy Bed System. (Brand Name or Equal)

In accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 03-01-2028 POP End: 02-28-2029

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 532283 - Home Health Equipment Rental PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: W065 - Lease or Rental of Equipment -

Med Surg Hospital Bed with Wound Air Surface. (Brand Name or Equal)

In accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 03-01-2028 POP End: 02-28-2029

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 532283 - Home Health Equipment Rental PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: W065 - Lease or Rental of Equipment -characteristics Med Surg Smart+ Hospital Bed System with Integrated Air Surface. (Brand Name or Equal)

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 03-01-2028 POP End: 02-28-2029

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 532283 - Home Health Equipment Rental PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: W065 - Lease or Rental of Equipment -

Bariatric Bed System with Powered Length & Width Adjustment and Motorized Transport. (Brand Name or Equal)

In accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 03-01-2028 POP End: 02-28-2029

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 532283 - Home Health Equipment Rental PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: W065 - Lease or Rental of Equipment -characteristics Bariatric Bed System with Powered Length & Width Adjustment and Motorized Transport. (Brand Name or Equal)

In accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 03-01-2027 POP End: 02-29-2028

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 532283 - Home Health Equipment Rental PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: W065 - Lease or Rental of Equipment -characteristics Bariatric Bed System with Powered Length & Width

Adjustment and Motorized Transport. (Brand Name or Equal)

In accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 03-01-2028 POP End: 02-28-2029

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 532283 - Home Health Equipment Rental PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: W065 - Lease or Rental of Equipment -characteristics Bariatric Bed System with Powered Length & Width Adjustment and Motorized Transport. (Brand Name or Equal)

In accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 03-01-2028 POP End: 02-28-2029

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 532283 - Home Health Equipment Rental PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: W065 - Lease or Rental of Equipment -

Bariatric Commode. (Brand Name or Equal)

In accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 03-01-2028 POP End: 02-28-2029

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 532283 - Home Health Equipment Rental PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: W065 - Lease or Rental of Equipment -

Bariatric Recliner - see PWS for required salient characteristics Bariatric Recliner. (Brand Name or Equal)

In accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 03-01-2028 POP End: 02-28-2029

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 532283 - Home Health Equipment Rental PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: W065 - Lease or Rental of Equipment -

Fluidized Therapy Bed System. (Brand Name or Equal)

In accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 03-01-2029 POP End: 02-28-2030

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 532283 - Home Health Equipment Rental PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: W065 - Lease or Rental of Equipment -characteristics Air Fluidized Therapy Bed System. (Brand Name or Equal)

In accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 03-01-2029 POP End: 02-28-2030

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 532283 - Home Health Equipment Rental PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: W065 - Lease or Rental of Equipment -

4003 149.00 DY __________________ __________________

Envision on Versacare - see PWS for required salient characteristics Med Surg Hospital Bed with Wound Air Surface. (Brand Name or Equal)

In accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 03-01-2029 POP End: 02-28-2030

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 532283 - Home Health Equipment Rental PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: W065 - Lease or Rental of Equipment -characteristics Med Surg Smart+ Hospital Bed System with Integrated Air Surface. (Brand Name or Equal)

In accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 03-01-2029 POP End: 02-28-2030

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 532283 - Home Health Equipment Rental PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: W065 - Lease or Rental of Equipment -

Bariatric Bed System with Powered Length & Width Adjustment and Motorized Transport. (Brand Name or Equal)

In accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 03-01-2029 POP End: 02-28-2030

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 532283 - Home Health Equipment Rental characteristics Bariatric Bed System with Powered Length & Width Adjustment and Motorized Transport. (Brand Name or Equal)

In accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 03-01-2029 POP End: 02-28-2030

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 532283 - Home Health Equipment Rental PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: W065 - Lease or Rental of Equipment -characteristics Bariatric Bed System with Powered Length & Width Adjustment and Motorized Transport. (Brand Name or Equal)

In accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 03-01-2029 POP End: 02-28-2030

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 532283 - Home Health Equipment Rental PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: W065 - Lease or Rental of Equipment -characteristics Bariatric Bed System with Powered Length & Width Adjustment and Motorized Transport. (Brand Name or Equal)

In accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 03-01-2029 POP End: 02-28-2030

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 532283 - Home Health Equipment Rental PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: W065 - Lease or Rental of Equipment -

Bariatric Commode. (Brand Name or Equal)

In accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 03-01-2029 POP End: 02-28-2030

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 532283 - Home Health Equipment Rental PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: W065 - Lease or Rental of Equipment -

Bariatric Recliner. (Brand Name or Equal)

In accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 03-01-2029 POP End: 02-28-2030

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 532283 - Home Health Equipment Rental PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: W065 - Lease or Rental of Equipment -

GRAND TOTAL

B.3 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

ITEM

NUMBER SHIPPING INFORMATION QUANTITY

DELIVERY

DATE

0001-

SHIP TO: Department of Veteran Affairs Overton Brooks VA Medical Center CC: Cectria Ashley 510 East Stoner Ave., LA 71101

USA

MARK FOR: Cectria Ashley 318-990-5972 Cectria.Ashley@va.gov

FOB: DESTINATION

1001 -

SHIP TO: Overton Brooks VA Medical Center CC: Cectria Ashley 510 East Stoner Ave.

Shreveport, LA 71101

2001 -

SHIP TO: Overton Brooks VA Medical Center CC: Cectria Ashley 510 East Stoner Ave.

3001 -

SHIP TO: Overton Brooks VA Medical Center CC: Cectria Ashley 510 East Stoner Ave.

4001 -

SHIP TO: Overton Brooks VA Medical Center CC: Cectria Ashley 510 East Stoner Ave.

B.4 PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

Specialty Bed Rentals (Brand Name or Equal)

Overton Brooks VA Medical Center (OBVMC)

1. Scope of Work:

A. Overton Brooks VA Medical Center (OBVMC) requires specialty hospital beds, surfaces, and rental equipment, which includes air microd system. Overton Brooks VA Medical

Center located at 510 East Stoner Ave, Shreveport, LA, 71101 requires the contractor to furnish all necessary labor, materials, supplies, equipment, and transportation to provide rental and delivery of specialty beds.

B. Contractor shall furnish all labor and supplies for delivery, set-up, and removal of specialty beds. Deliveries and set-up may be made to floors two (2) through nine (9).

Room locations will be provided at time of call for delivery. After delivery and set-up each room shall be returned to its original condition. The specialty beds shall meet all life safety codes, National Fire Protection codes and all other applicable federal, state, and local codes.

2. Period of Performance:

A. The resulting contract is subject to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12.

Services are to be provided for a one (1) year period from the date of the award with the option to renew for four (4) additional one-year periods, pending availability of funding.

The contract period will be for a base period beginning March 2025 through February

2030.

3. Delivery Requirements:

A. The Contracting Officer Representative (COR) or designated representative Point of

Contact (POC) shall contact and coordinate with the contractor a mutually agreed upon time to complete the deliveries as required 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Routine delivery time shall not exceed 6 hours after receipt of order to a designated hospital room. Only items ordered or approved or equal shall be supplied. All substitution must be approved by the COR in writing, and then forwarded to the Contracting Officer for contract administration. The COR will provide the contractor with a list of staff authorized to place orders for rental beds/mattresses. The government will not be responsible for orders placed by non-authorized personnel.

B. All bariatric equipment must be inspected by Biomed personnel prior to placing in service. FDA compliance and meet the Department of Veterans Affairs Safe Patient

Handling requirement. All bed frames greater than 80" in length must have equivalent size mattresses. Mattress covers for low air loss mattresses will be replaced as needed.

Contractor to remove trash and all debris from installation and packing materials

Operator Manuals to be provided to users and Service maintenance to be provided as needed on rental equipment. Multiple surfaces to meet various patient needs (Pulse, Alternate, Immersion & Rotation) Delivery within a six (6) hour window. Upon a delivery request, vendor will remove Government facility owned beds or mattresses from assigned room to a designated storage area. Vendor will deliver standard and Bariatric beds, Mattresses, Advanced Patient Care Products, and accessories as requested in the styles and quantities needed. Upon rental equipment pickup request, Vendor shall remove the items for the premises immediately. Government facility owned beds or mattresses will be removed from the designated storage area and place back into the assigned room by Vendor.

C. VHA Directive 1009 - Standards for Addressing the needs of Patients held in

Temporary Bed Locations: This Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Directive provides policy guidelines for providing care to admitted patients placed in temporary bed locations when the appropriate acute care beds are not immediately available.

D. Additional Bed Rental Contractor requirements for this Directive:

I. Work in conjunction with Bed Flow Coordinator(s) (a staff member with clinical background) to coordinate rental equipment with inpatient admissions and bed assignments. Assisting with equipment needs and processes for prioritization and decision-making to ensure safe patient care during periods of high demand for rental inpatient beds. Patient right to privacy is protected. Coordinating rental product removal with the discharge of hospital patients.

II. All rental items delivered would be clean, sanitized, and ready for immediate patient use utilizing specified and traceable infection control and quality control guidelines as set forth by the rental contractor JACHO standards for both pre‐ delivery inspection (PDI) and pre‐maintenance inspections (PMI).

4. Schedule of Returns:

A. Equipment to be returned will be picked-up in 24 hours unless mutual agreement to hold in event unusual circumstances and delivery will be within same day if request is made by 12 noon. If the request is made after 12 noon, delivery is expected by 12 noon of the following day. Broken equipment must be picked-up as soon as possible.

5. Maintenance:

A. Vendor will provide manufacturer's cleaning instructions and insure all rental property is cleaned and decontaminated prior to bringing to OBVMC and must be tagged with name of Vendor for ownership/identification purposes.

6. Training/ In Service:

A. Unlimited Operator Training to be conducted to staff on proper use of equipment upon request 24/7 five days per week Monday through Friday excluding holidays.

7. Hours of Work:

A. Beds will be delivered on an as needed basis for patients per request of the

Contracting Officer Representative (COR) or designated representative Point of

Contact (POC).

National holidays observed by the Federal Government are as follows:

New Year's Day 1st January

Martin Luther King's Birthday Third Monday in January

President's Day Third Monday in February

Memorial Day Last Monday in May

Juneteenth 19th June

Independence Day 4th July

Labor Day First Monday in September

Columbus Day Second Monday in October

Veterans Day 11th November

Thanksgiving Day 4th Thursday in November

Christmas Day 25th December

If a holiday falls on Sunday, the following Monday will be observed as the National

Holiday. When a holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is observed as a

National Holiday by the U.S. Government agencies. Also included would be any day specifically declared by the President of the United States of America as a National

Holiday.

8. Delivery Location:

A. Throughout OBVMC as directed by the Wound Care Team or Clinical Coordinators

B. Overton Brooks VA Medical Center

510 East Stoner Ave., Shreveport, LA,71101

9. Identification/Parking:

A. The contractor's employee(s) shall wear visible identification at all times while on the premises of the OBVMC. It is the responsibility of the contractor to park in the appropriate designated parking areas. Information on parking is available from the

Police and Security Section. The Contractor, at his/her own expense, shall provide all employees with a Contractor Identification Card (I D), prior to performing work under this contract. Contractor employees are required to display this card at all times when performing under this contract. The Contractors employee shall sign each card issued. Employees released from service by the Contractor shall have their card collected by the Contractor. All cards shall contain an expiration date and photograph of the employee. All cards shall be destroyed upon contract completion or termination of the contract. The contractor's onsite supervisor shall ensure that all employees carry and display their card when on duty and are prepared to present them upon request. The Contracting Officer Representative (COR) shall periodically verify cards of contract employees match their personal identification.

10. Permits And Responsibilities:

A. The Contractor shall obtain and maintain all permits, licenses, and appointments required for the execution of work under this contract at no additional cost to the

Government. The Contractor shall obtain these permits, licenses, and appointments in compliance with applicable host country laws. In addition, contract termination shall result if the required documents are subsequently denied or withdrawn by the local authorities. Application, justification, fees, and certifications for any licensure required are entirely the responsibility of the Contractor. The Contractor shall ensure that all employees receive the mandatory training, if applicable to this contract, as required by OSHA, JCAHO, etc., and shall comply with all standards and/or requirements.

11. Contracting Officer Representative (COR)/ Point of Contact (POC):

A. 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 shall be furnished to the contractor.

12. Conduct of Personnel:

A. The Contractor shall be responsible for the performance and conduct of its employees. Personnel employed by the Contractor in the performance of this SOW or any representative of the Contractor entering the VA premises shall be subject to inspections by the Government as deemed necessary. The Contractor shall not employ for performance under this SOW any person whose employment would result in a conflict of interest with the Government's standards of conduct.

13. Personnel Removal:

A. Government rules, regulations, laws, directives, and requirements that are issued during the Contract term relating to law and order, and security shall be applicable to all employees or representatives who enter the VA premises. Violation of such rules, regulations, laws, directives, or requirements shall be grounds for removal

(permanently or temporarily as the Government determines) from the work site.

Removal of employee does not relieve the Contractor from the responsibility for the work defined in this SOW. The Contracting Officer or designated representative

(COR) may require the Contractor to remove any employee performing requirements under this SOW for reasons of misconduct, safety, or security risk posed. Contractor employees shall be subject to immediate dismissal from the premises upon determination by the COR that such action(s) is in the best interest of the

Government.

14. Personnel Appearance:

A. Contractor employees shall be well-groomed, clean, and neat in appearance; clothes properly fitted, uniform appearance with nametags, and appropriately dressed for the work to be done. Contractor employees shall not wear clothing with slogans, drawings, or language which could be construed as being lewd, obscene, profane, racially offensive, sexually suggestive, and anti-American or which advocates the use of illegal drugs or other unlawful conduct.

15. Personnel Courtesy:

A. Contractor employees shall not exhibit rude behavior. Loudness, vulgarity, rudeness, or other similar offensive conduct by an employee of the Contractor will be ground for denying the employee further access to the VA premises.

16. Alcohol and Illegal Drug Use:

A. Contractor employees shall not consume alcohol or illegal drugs during working hours or at any other time the employees are performing work under this contract.

The contractor shall not allow any employee to perform work if the employee is under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs. Contractor employees found to be under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs during working hours will be immediately removed from duty. For the purpose of this provision, the threshold for being under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs is the same as that established by current laws for vehicle operations. The Contractor is responsible for establishing the method(s) by which employees will be determined to be under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs.

17. Vehicle Condition and Markings:

A. All Contractor-owned vehicles shall be maintained in a neat, presentable, and operational condition as determined by the Contracting Officer or COR. Contractor vehicles shall be clearly marked so as to be distinguishable from Government

Equipment. Markings shall include, but not limited to, the Contractor's name and telephone number on all equipment and vehicles used to carry out the requirements of the contract. Contractor vehicles will follow parking rules while on US government property and is subject to tow if illegally parked.

18. Confidentiality:

A. The Contractor's personnel shall agree to comply with the Privacy Act of 1974 (the

Act) and other applicable federal laws, rules, regulations, and policies issued under the Act during and after the execution of this contract. Because confidential medical record information may be accessible and/or visible to Contractor employees during performance of their daily duties, the Contractor shall obtain a signed "confidentiality certificate" from each employee prior to allowing them to start work under this contract. Any information about an individual that is maintained by the VA, including, but not limited to, education, financial transactions, medical history, and criminal or employment history or any record that contains the person's name, or the identifying number, symbol, or other identifying particular assigned to the individual, shall be kept CONFIDENTIAL. A copy of this certification shall be provided to the COR upon request.

19. Contractor Personnel:

A. The Contractor is completely responsible for all actions of their employees. All contractor personnel employed in the performance of this contract shall comply with all VA building regulations, policies, and guidelines while on the premises. Contractor personnel shall be free of body odor and wear clean clothing (uniforms as appropriate) while performing duties under this contract. The Contractor shall consider the clinical environment and instruct/train their personnel in applicable safety precautions and special requirements. These requirements may include but are not limited to such conditions as human secretions, blood, barium, etc.

Contractor personnel shall take appropriate precautions while performing duties applicable to this contract.

20. Facility POC:

A. Name: Cectria Ashley

Email: Cectria.Ashley@va.gov

Phone: 318-990-5972

Specialty Bed Rentals (Brand Name or Equal)

Required Salient Characteristics

Air Fluidized Therapy Bed System

Bed:

Low Position – 21.5” High Position 34.75” Overall length 92.5” Overall width (Siderails on / off) 36”/40” Therapeutic Weight Limit 350 lbs.

Head elevation range 0° – 60° Frame ground clearance 6.7”

Bed Weight 1,225 lbs.

Bead temperature control range 82° – 102° Braking System:

Individual-wheel braking and steer Standard Features:

Air Fluidized Therapy (lower body portion of bed contains silicone coated microspheres) Pressure redistribution (upper body portion of bed) Removeable siderails Patient comfort settings Head-of-bed elevation Caregiver Pendant controls Optional Patient-Helper Trapeze

Med Surg Hospital Bed with Wound Air Surface

Weight Capacity: 70-400 lbs.

Integrated powered bed extender 3 mode bed exit with automatic reset Tuckaway siderails Low height chair position Electric vascular foot position Aids in the prevention/ treatment of pressure injuries Low Air Loss Surface Head-of-bed angle indicators and alert Turn Assist Bed exit

Med Surg Smart+ Hospital Bed System with Integrated Air Surface

Weight Capacity: 70-500 lbs.

Integrated powered bed extender Verbal Safety Prompts Safety Status projected onto floor 3 mode bed exit includes silence, auto reset, and visual/audible safety prompts Lighted siderail handgrip Motion Activated Night Light USB Charger Device Storage Area Patient Bed Control Aids in the prevention/ treatment of pressure injuries Low Air Loss Surface Turn Assist Weight-based pressure redistribution Max inflate Comfort adjust settings Side-sitting detection Sloped heel section

Bariatric Bed System with Powered Length & Width Adjustment and Motorized Transport

Standard Features Powered Width Expansion from 40" – 50" Powered Bed Length Adjustment feature

Digital HOB angle indicators and alert Integrated caregiver and patient controls In-bed scale Battery backup Motorized powered transport 3-Mode bed exit Optional Patient-helper trapeze Optional Foam Surface Optional Low air loss surface with Turn Assist

Technical Specifications

Bed Low position Sleep deck to floor 18.5" (47 cm) High position Sleep deck to floor 26.8" (68 cm) Transport position Sleep deck to floor 17" (43 cm) Minimum overall width (width extenders retracted) 43" (109 cm) Minimum overall length (foot extension retracted) 91" (231 cm) Maximum Patient weight capacity 1,000 lbs. (453.6 kgs) Bed Angles Head section 0-50° Knee section 0-30° Max Tilt/Reverse Tilt 0-9° Surface Surface width 40" to 50" (102 cm to 127 cm) Surface length - inflated 80" to 88" (203 cm to 224 cm) Surface Height - inflated (foam) 8" (20 cm) Surface Height - inflated (low air loss) 8.5" (21.5 cm) Caster & Braking System Caster size 6" (15 cm) Four-wheel braking Yes Brake Not Set Alert Yes Brakes lock both rolling & swiveling Yes Scale System Accuracy 1% of patient weight (with sleep deck flat) Weigh in any position Yes Scale weight capacity 1,000 lbs. (453.6 kgs)

Bariatric Commode Easy-to-release drop arm allows for safe lateral transfer Seat height – 18.5" Seat width – 36" Seat depth – 21" Maximum recommended weight capacity – 1,000 lbs.

Bariatric Recliner Includes powered functions, removable arm accessory hooks and bracket rear push handles 30" seat width Patient weight capacity: 600 lbs.

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

C.1 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL

PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2023)

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

Government must exercise its post-acceptance rights—

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

and

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

(b) Assignment. The Contractor or its assignee may assign its rights to receive payment due as a result of performance of this contract to a bank, trust company, or other financing institution, including any Federal lending agency in accordance with the Assignment of Claims

Act (31 U.S.C. 3727). However, when a third party makes payment (e.g., use of the

Governmentwide commercial purchase card), the Contractor may not assign its rights to receive payment under this contract.

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

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

(e) Definitions. The clause at FAR 52.202-1, Definitions, is incorporated herein by reference.

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

Contracting Officer in writing as soon as it is reasonably possible after the commencement of any excusable delay, setting forth the full particulars in connection therewith, shall remedy such occurrence with all reasonable dispatch, and shall promptly give written notice to the

Contracting Officer of the cessation of such occurrence.

(g) Invoice.

(1) The Contractor shall submit an original invoice and three copies (or electronic invoice, if authorized) to the address designated in the contract to receive invoices. An invoice must include—

(i) Name and address of the Contractor;

(ii) Invoice date and number;

(iii) Contract number, line item number and, if applicable, the order number;

(iv) Description, quantity, unit of measure, unit price and extended price of the items delivered;

(v) Shipping number and date of shipment, including the bill of lading number and weight of shipment if shipped on Government bill of lading;

(vi) Terms of any discount for prompt payment offered;

(vii) Name and address of official to whom payment is to be sent;

(viii) Name, title, and phone number of person to notify in event of defective invoice; and

(ix) Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN). The Contractor shall include its TIN on the invoice only if required elsewhere in this contract.

(x) Electronic funds transfer (EFT) banking information.

(A) The Contractor shall include EFT banking information on the invoice only if required elsewhere in this contract.

(B) If EFT banking information is not required to be on the invoice, in order for the invoice to be a proper invoice, the Contractor shall have submitted correct EFT banking information in accordance with the applicable solicitation provision, contract clause (e.g., 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management, or 52.232-34, Payment by

Electronic Funds Transfer—Other Than System for Award Management), or applicable agency procedures.

(C) EFT banking information is not required if the Government waived the requirement to pay by EFT.

(2) Invoices will be handled in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C. 3903) and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR part 1315.

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

(i) Payment.—

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

(2) Prompt payment. The Government will make payment in accordance with the Prompt

Payment Act (31 U.S.C. 3903) and prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR part 1315.

(3) Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). If the Government makes payment by EFT, see 52.212-

5(b) for the appropriate EFT clause.

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

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

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

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

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