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36C25626Q0890

GENERAL INFORMATION

Network Contracting Office 16 5075 Westheimer Road, Suite 750

Houston TX 77056-5643

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contract Specialist Rhonda Gibson rhonda.gibson2@va.gov 7133502900

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

Overton Brooks VA Medical Center

510 East Stoner Ave, Shreveport LA

COUNTRY

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

DESCRIPTION

A.1 COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION

1. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.201.-1, in conjunction with FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures for Certain Commercial Items as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued.

2. The combined synopsis/solicitation number is 36C25626Q0890. It is issued as a Request for Quote. The Government anticipates awarding one firm-fixed price purchase order resulting from this solicitation.

3. Solicitation documents and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2026-01 (eff. 03/13/2026)

4. This requirement is recommended to compete as Total Small Business Set- aside FAR Part 12.201. The North American Industry Classification System number is 339113 with a size standard of 800 Employees.

5. Place of Performance:

Overton Brooks VA medical Center 510 East Stoner Avenue, Shreveport, LA 71101

6. Delivery Schedule/Installation: Delivery should be completed within 90 days from the date of award, including set-up and installation. Staff training must be completed within 15 days following installation and acceptance.

7. All questions regarding this solicitation shall be submitted via email to the Contract Specialist, Rhonda Gibson at Rhonda.gibson2@va.gov no later than 10:00A.M. Central Time on 23 June 2026.

8. Quotes are due no later than 25 Jun 2026 at 10:00A.M. Central Time and shall be submitted electronically via e-mail to the Contract Specialist, Rhonda Gibson at rhonda.gibson2@va.gov

APPLICABLE Provisions and Clauses:

The provision at 52.212-1 Introduction to Offerors – Commercial, applies to this acquisition.

The provision at 52.212-2 EVALUATION – COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 1999) applies to this acquisition.

All offers shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications –Commercial Items.

The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and a statement. The addendum to FAR 52.212-4 also applies to this acquisition.

The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders – Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and all additional FAR clauses cited in the clause are applicable to the acquisition.

Addendum to FAR 52.212-4 Show FAR clauses followed by VAAR clauses in numeric order.

Solicitation contains a list of all clauses incorporated by reference in numeric order under 52.252-2 (see below), starting first with FAR and followed by VAAR.

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice

GENERAL INFORMATION

Network Contracting Office 16 5075 Westheimer Road, Suite 750

Houston TX 77056-5643

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contract Specialist Rhonda Gibson rhonda.gibson2@va.gov 7133502900

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

Overton Brooks VA Medical Center

510 East Stoner Ave, Shreveport LA

COUNTRY

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

DESCRIPTION

A.1 COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION

1. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.201.-1, in conjunction with FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures for Certain Commercial Items as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued.

2. The combined synopsis/solicitation number is 36C25626Q0890. It is issued as a Request for Quote. The Government anticipates awarding one firm-fixed price purchase order resulting from this solicitation.

3. Solicitation documents and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2026-01 (eff. 03/13/2026)

4. This requirement is recommended to compete as Total Small Business Set- aside FAR Part 12.201. The North American Industry Classification System number is 339113 with a size standard of 800 Employees.

5. Place of Performance:

Overton Brooks VA medical Center 510 East Stoner Avenue, Shreveport, LA 71101

6. Delivery Schedule/Installation: Delivery should be completed within 90 days from the date of award, including set-up and installation. Staff training must be completed within 15 days following installation and acceptance.

7. All questions regarding this solicitation shall be submitted via email to the Contract Specialist, Rhonda Gibson at Rhonda.gibson2@va.gov no later than 10:00A.M. Central Time on 23 June 2026.

8. Quotes are due no later than 25 Jun 2026 at 10:00A.M. Central Time and shall be submitted electronically via e-mail to the Contract Specialist, Rhonda Gibson at rhonda.gibson2@va.gov

APPLICABLE Provisions and Clauses:

The provision at 52.212-1 Introduction to Offerors – Commercial, applies to this acquisition.

The provision at 52.212-2 EVALUATION – COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 1999) applies to this acquisition.

All offers shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications –Commercial Items.

The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and a statement. The addendum to FAR 52.212-4 also applies to this acquisition.

The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders – Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and all additional FAR clauses cited in the clause are applicable to the acquisition.

Addendum to FAR 52.212-4 Show FAR clauses followed by VAAR clauses in numeric order.

Solicitation contains a list of all clauses incorporated by reference in numeric order under 52.252-2 (see below), starting first with FAR and followed by VAAR.

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice

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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice

SECTION B – CONTINUATION OF COMBINED SYNOPSIS-SOLICITATION

B.1 COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION

1. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.201.-1, in conjunction with FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures for Certain Commercial Items as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued.

2. The combined synopsis/solicitation number is 36C25626Q0890. It is issued as a Request for Quote. The Government anticipates awarding one firm-fixed price purchase order resulting from this solicitation.

3. Solicitation documents and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2026-01 (eff. 03/13/2026)

4. This requirement is recommended to compete as Total Small Business Set- aside FAR Part 12.201. The North American Industry Classification System number is 339113 with a size standard of 800 Employees.

5. Place of Performance:

Overton Brooks VA medical Center 510 East Stoner Avenue, Shreveport, LA 71101

6. Delivery Schedule/Installation: Delivery should be completed within 90 days from the date of award, including set-up and installation. Staff training must be completed within 15 days following installation and acceptance.

7. All questions regarding this solicitation shall be submitted via email to the Contract Specialist, Rhonda Gibson at Rhonda.gibson2@va.gov no later than 10:00A.M. Central Time on 23 June 2026.

8. Quotes are due no later than 25 Jun 2026 at 10:00A.M. Central Time and shall be submitted electronically via e-mail to the Contract Specialist, Rhonda Gibson at rhonda.gibson2@va.gov

APPLICABLE Provisions and Clauses:

The provision at 52.212-1 Introduction to Offerors – Commercial, applies to this acquisition.

The provision at 52.212-2 EVALUATION – COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 1999) applies to this acquisition.

All offers shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications –Commercial Items.

The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and a statement. The addendum to FAR 52.212-4 also applies to this acquisition.

The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders – Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and all additional FAR clauses cited in the clause are applicable to the acquisition.

Addendum to FAR 52.212-4 Show FAR clauses followed by VAAR clauses in numeric order.

36C25626Q0890 Solicitation contains a list of all clauses incorporated by reference in numeric order under 52.252-2 (see below), starting first with FAR and followed by VAAR.

Table of Contents

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.2 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

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

a. CONTRACTOR:

b. GOVERNMENT: Contracting Officer 36C256 Peter Wren Department of Veterans Affairs Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center Houston TX 77056-5643

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:

B.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

GH3+ 605lb hoist with integrated scale, Wifi, CLM and Service. Includes material for a 3m x 3m ceiling mounted system Room: 4E20 Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 06-19-2026 POP End: 10-21-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 339113 - Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6515 - Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies

GH3+ 605lb hoist with integrated scale, Wifi, CLM and Service. Includes material for a 3m x 3m ceiling mounted system Room: 7E GI Bay 5

POP Begin: 06-19-2026 POP End: 10-21-2026

GH3+ 605lb hoist with integrated scale, Wifi, CLM and Service. Includes material for a 3m x 3m ceiling mounted system Room: 7N5

POP Begin: 06-19-2026 POP End: 10-21-2026

GH3+ 605lb hoist with integrated scale, Wifi, CLM and Service. Includes material for a 4m x 3m ceiling mounted system Room: Massage Therapy

POP Begin: 06-19-2026 POP End: 10-21-2026

GULDMANN CERTIFIED INSTALLATION. 4E20

POP Begin: 06-19-2026 POP End: 10-21-2026

GULDMANN CERTIFIED INSTALLATION 7E GI Bay 5

POP Begin: 06-19-2026 POP End: 10-21-2026

GULDMANN CERTIFIED INSTALLATION 7N5

POP Begin: 06-19-2026 POP End: 10-21-2026

GULDMANN CERTIFIED INSTALLATION Massage Therapy

POP Begin: 06-19-2026 POP End: 10-21-2026

B.4 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

510 East Stoner Ave Shreveport, LA 71101

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(318) 221-8411 x15779 Shemake.Beene@va.gov

510 East Stoner Ave Shreveport, LA 71101

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510 East Stoner Ave Shreveport, LA 71101

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B.5 STATEMENT OF WORK

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1. Contract Title: GH3/GH3+ Lifting - Installation and Site Prep of Overhead (Ceiling) Patient Lifts

2. OBJECTIVE: The overall purpose is to design and install four fixed, ceiling‑mounted patient lift systems in designated patient care rooms at the Overton Brooks VA Medical Center in order to improve patient safety, reduce the risk of patient handling injuries, and enhance staff safety by eliminating manual lifting.

3. Scope of Work:

The Contractor shall provide all labor, tools, equipment, materials, and supervision necessary to design and install fixed, ceiling‑mounted patient lift systems in four designated patient care rooms (4E Dialysis, 7E GI Bay 5, 7N 5, and 10E3) at the Overton Brooks VA Medical Center. This requirement is intended to enhance patient safety and reduce the risk of injury to both patients and healthcare personnel during patient handling and movement.

The Contractor shall install four overhead ceiling lift systems that support safe transfers, including bed‑to‑chair, stretcher‑to‑bed, and bathroom transfers. These systems will mitigate the high risk of musculoskeletal injuries associated with manual lifting, pulling, and repositioning, and will provide a safer alternative for recovering patients who require assistance after falls. This installation is a one‑time requirement until equipment replacement is necessary.

The Contractor shall ensure all personnel assigned to this project are fully trained, qualified, and licensed (as applicable) to install patient lift systems. Each lift system shall have a minimum lifting capacity of 550 lbs. Rail systems shall be designed, constructed, and installed in an X‑Y (room‑covering) configuration to maximize the usable space within each patient room. System operation must be smooth, avoiding abrupt or jerky movements, and must provide sufficient lifting height to complete safe patient transfers.

Track systems shall be self‑supporting from either the ceiling or a post‑mounted structure, depending on existing site conditions. Existing hangers, Unistrut, structural supports, or utility systems shall not be used for support or bracing of the lift systems. All new supports shall be anchored directly to building structural components.

The Contractor shall comply with all applicable local, state, and federal environmental, occupational safety, life safety, and fire protection regulations. Under no circumstances shall the Contractor create conditions that pose hazards to patients, staff, or visitors of the Overton Brooks VA Medical Center.

Qualifications: Contractor shall provide personnel who have the knowledge, qualifications, and experience to perform the functions outlined in the Performance Requirements. All personnel shall have at a minimum, an understanding of operations, maintenance procedures, and regulatory requirements associated with patient ceiling lifts

Technical Requirements:

1. All ceiling‑mounted patient lift systems shall be OSHPD‑certified. Installation details shall be stamped by a certified structural engineer and shall comply with all current applicable code requirements. For any site‑specific conditions not addressed in standard approved details, the Contractor shall provide additional engineered drawings stamped by a certified structural engineer.

2. The Contractor shall provide a detailed installation plan for each room, including the location of lift rails, the supporting structure above the ceiling, and the proposed method of attachment.

3. Door frames shall not be cut, altered, or modified. If the Contractor proposes modifying an existing door frame, the Contractor shall submit supporting documentation and detailed procedures certified by a licensed structural engineer. No such modification shall be performed without prior written acceptance by the VA.

4. All ceiling lift systems shall undergo weight testing prior to Government acceptance. Testing shall be performed at 150 percent of the rated capacity and shall be applied to all points of access where the lift may be used. Prior to testing, the Contractor shall submit current industry‑standard testing criteria to the VA for review. The VA COTR shall witness all testing. Following each test, the Contractor shall provide a written test report, including deflection measurements at all points of maximum loading. All deflection results must meet applicable code limits.

5. The Contractor shall provide final equipment certification in writing prior to acceptance by the VA.

6. If the lift installation affects the operation of a room’s privacy curtains, the Contractor shall provide a mitigation plan addressing the required corrections. This plan must be submitted to and approved by the VA prior to commencement of work. All costs associated with correcting privacy curtain interference shall be borne solely by the Contractor.

7.The Contractor shall implement dust‑containment measures throughout the installation process. All rooms and adjacent areas shall be returned to their original condition upon completion of work. Any damage caused by installation activities shall be repaired by the Contractor at no additional cost to the Government. The Contractor shall place tacky mats at all entry points to the work area and ensure all surfaces are vacuumed and/or wet‑wiped after installation to remove dust and debris.

Contractor shall provide the following:

1) Disclosure of all Tort claims against vendor either pending or resolved regarding proposed system.

2) Education/Training Plan by vendor on use of all equipment, after installation completion, with specific timelines -- all shifts, all areas and possibly refresher courses. Include training plan for Bio-Medical staff.

3) Standardization of location of charging units in identified rooms.

4) Identify Privacy Curtain issues and include plan to remedy in quote.

5) Written plan for installation of track lift system and curtain poles as applicable including mechanical anchor designs.

6) Written plan for modifying existing structural, mechanical, electrical, and other infrastructure systems.

7) Schematic Plans for routing and locations of new equipment, and infrastructure modifications

8) Provide drawings to show how rail system will be anchored to the structural concrete.

9) Provide a specific timeline for installation.

10) Provide an installation Infection Control Plan.

11) Provide an Installation Plan including phasing and indicating time per unit with minimum interference with patient care. Example: installed on days when patient population is down, possibly weekend or Monday and Friday. The least amount of disruption to patient’s comfort and care is expected.

12) Specify vendor provided maintenance extended beyond normal warranty period.

13) Contractor shall supply a minimum of three-year parts and labor warranty for all installed patient lift.

14) Specify all previous work done by vendor in VISN 16. Is it complete, including all training?

15) Provide Plan of Equipment Certification after installation.

16) Provide Plan reflecting availability of vendor for follow- up, to include but not limited to: repairs, adjustment; and address after hours and weekend response during warranty period.

Ceiling Lift Performance Requirements

1) Equipment installed shall be subject to the following Specs:

· Ceiling-lift motor must be able to communicate with Guldmann Dashboard (CLM Online) through Wi-Fi enabled software that automatically tracks lift frequency, usage, patient weight, and service needs for facility-wide monitoring.

· Ceiling-lift motor must contain integrated weight scale with automatic logging that logs patient weight data directly into the Guldmann Care Lift Management (CLM) system.

· Ceiling-lift motor must provide automatic service & maintenance alerts that tracks service needs in real-time and alerts staff when inspections or maintenance are due.

· Must be able to activate the emergency stop with a maximum load that results in no vertical lift motion greater than 50 mm during load testing.

· Ceiling lifts must include dynamic weight relief that supports early mobilization and training initiatives. The ceiling lift must allow up to 100 kg weight relief in steps of 1 kg and allow for typical rehab exercises such as stairs and steps, gait training, balance, sit-to stand, squats and lunges, active range of motion all with dynamic weight relief and fall prevention.

· Available as UL listed full-system installations (UL 60601-1)

· Up to 26’ span for un-spliced rail

· 23’4” traverse rail span capability at 605 lbs.

· Supplier system engineered lateral bracing brackets (Not after market)

· Optional InfraRed remote control of lift available

· Optional InfraRed remote control of lateral movement for motor and traverse rail

· Rust/stain-resistant, single-bar-design hangar bar with integrated bearing-swivel and closed-cell handgrip; available in multiple sizes

· 100% motor testing before shipment

· In-field-serviceable software-based controller boards

· Anodized aluminum rail finish to prevent flaking, chipping, fading, or peeling

· Over-speed safety governor on motor

· Soft start/stop control

· Visual low battery indicator

· Battery charger is splash proof and double insulated

· Sound level of lifting motor to be less than or equal to 52dB(A)

· Emergency switch to offer disengagement then emergency lower at controlled

· All installations are completed by Factory Certified, US installers.

· Available UL certification of entire installation; as opposed to UL listing on the transformer only

· Provision of system approval on room covering according to ISO EN 60601-1 Medical Equipment

· Provision of system approval on room covering according to ISO EN 10535 Safe Patient Handling Equipment

· Installation hardware meets IBC 2006 (International Building Code) standards

2) Ceiling lifts shall meet all underwriters Laboratory requirements, life safety codes, national electric codes, Fire Safety codes, and all other applicable federal, state and local codes. Appropriate documentation should be provided. Ceiling lift installations shall comply with NFPA 13 for fire sprinklers and with NFPA 99 and NFPA 70 for proper grounding and bonding and access to electrical and safety systems.

3) Ceiling lifts shall comply with ISO 100535 (Hoists for transfer of disabled persons –Requirements and test methods).

4) The lifts shall be mounted to provide lifting capability for maximum area possible within each room.

5) Lifts must be capable of picking up patients from the floor.

6) Contactor must be capable of installing lifts without relocating or interfering with operations of existing sprinkler heads, lights, HVAC grills, Televisions, permanent furniture, or other permanent structure. Contractor must describe any such fixtures that must be moved during preconstruction meetings.

7) Contractor shall not breach any firewalls during installation of these lifts. Any fire barrier that must be penetrated must be discussed with VA Safety/ Engineering personnel and must immediately have fire barrier repaired.

8) The contractor shall install all wiring or outlets necessary for complete function of ceiling lifts. Electrical outlets shall be in compliance with National Electrical Code and all Joint Commission requirements. Electricians shall use appropriate lock out/ tag out procedures and safety equipment and coordinate with onsite electrical staff or ensure the correct circuits are used.

9) Each room’s lift system shall be weight tested and photographed for compliance. Weight test shall be provided to VA engineering representative.

10) Ceilings must not be slotted exposing space above ceiling to the room below.

11) Ceiling lift motors shall be capable of lifting at least 550 pounds.

12) Each room where lifts are installed shall be returned to original condition.

Contractor shall provide:

1) Patient Care Staff Training

· Initial training to be completed within first two weeks following complete installation

· The Contractor shall provide training for 80% of direct care givers on multiple shifts.

· In addition to the initial training, contractor shall provide follow-up training at one month and one year after overall installation is complete.

2) Technical, Maintenance and Service Staff Training

· The Contractor shall provide technical training for maintenance and service personnel at three separate times to be determined by the Engineering/Biomedical teams.

· Contractor shall provide any special service tools and/or test equipment required for regular, routine preventative maintenance and service of the patient lift system.

3) The Contractor shall provide electronic copies of the user manuals and repair manuals.

4) Post-installation inspection must be overseen by Safety or Engineering personnel. Documentation supplied to the facility of the inspection must include the following. Any changes in inspection requirements during the periods of installation will be communicated to the contractor immediately.

· Compliance with manufacture’s clearance requirements.

· Model and serial numbers of lifts installed.

· Confirm receipt of operator and maintenance manuals.

· Verification of proper connections of structural system to the buildings structure.

· Verification of proper structural component sizing and physical installation to make sure that proper structural system and size is in place and properly installed to support the lift.

· Verification of proper interface of lift unit at ceiling (hard deck or soft tile) and proper installation of all protective features around the support rods and rails/tracks.

· Inspection of lift motor casing for racks and alignment.

· Full extension and inspection of lift strap for loose or frays.

· Inspection of spreader bar and clips for cracks and for loose or missing rings or cotter pins.

· Verification that all rail end stops are in place and tightened.

· Inspection and activation of hand control for full operation (e.g. up, down, left, right) and continuous charging operation.

· Inspection and activation of emergency up/down motor case control buttons.

· Confirm any and all motor case indicator lights are functioning (red service warning light, charging state light)

· Confirm track is clean and clear of all debris (suggest wiping entire length of track channel with a soft cloth).

· Verification of any “soft start” or “soft Stop: features and that lifting speed does not exceed 2.5 inches per second with “zero” load.

· Verification of any “soft start” or “soft stop” features and that lifting speed does not exceed 1.5 inches per second under maximum rated lift capacity.

· Following installation, contractor will provide equipment certification to include:

· Load tests administered with actual weights in presence of VA Engineering staff

· Final inspection to include structural review, fire safety review and electrical review.

· Verification of function of emergency stop at maximum rated lift capacity and emergency lowering feature at maximum lifting capacity.

Contractor conduct requirements:

1) All employees and subcontractors must wear a visible name and company identification when onsite. When more than one person is onsite performing work under this contract, one must be designated as a supervisor and must be fully responsible for work to be performed.

2) The contractor shall provide all supplies, materials, equipment, qualified personnel, supervision, management, and transportation to perform all tasks as identified herein. All work is to be performed in accordance with the guidelines established by the Federal, State, and local ordinances and The Joint Commission. The contractors’ procedures and quality control procedures shall conform to these guidelines.

3) Contractor personnel must conduct their work so as not to interfere with the normal functioning of the facility and will stop work if asked by Overton Brooks VA Medical Center personnel. Hours of work may need to be limited to daytime on units where patients sleep and nighttime in areas where patients would be exposed by daytime work.

4) The contractor shall take all precautions necessary to protect the lives and health of occupants of the building.

5) The contractor must follow procedures required by the Overton Brooks VA Medical Center infection control personnel and the construction safety committee to include any required dust control.

6) The contractor must state what efforts will be made to minimize noise during installation of equipment.

7) The contractor shall immediately correct any fire and safety deficiencies caused by his personnel. If the contractor fails or refuses to correct deficiencies promptly, the Contracting Officer may issue an order stopping all or any part of the work and may hold the contractor in default of the contract.

8) The contractor shall comply with applicable Federal, State, and local safety and fire regulations and codes which are in effect at the beginning of the contract period. The contractor shall keep abreast of any changes in these regulations and codes applicable to the contract.

9) All contractor personnel must have OSHA 10- hour construction safety training cards

Item No.

Description of Equipment or Supplies (Base plus four years)

Includes material for a 3m x 3m ceiling mounted system

Includes material for a 3m x 3m ceiling mounted system

Includes material for a 4m x 3m wall mounted system

Security Requirements:

All personnel employed by the contractor in the performance of this contract, or any representative of the contractor entering the government facility, shall abide by all security regulations of the facility. Contractor/installers have to sign in with the VA Police Department prior to starting to work.

Place of Performance.

1. This is a one-time purchase. Delivery should be completed within 90 days from the date of award, including set-up and installation. Staff training must be completed within 15 days following installation and acceptance.

2. Working hours are between 8:00a.m. – 4:30p.m., Monday through Friday. All federal holidays excluded.

3. Location of Ceiling Lift Installations: Overton Brooks VA medical Center, 510 East Stoner Ave, Shreveport, LA 71101.

Rooms- 10E3, 7N5, 7E Bay 5, 4E

The VA follows all Federal holidays that are set by law (USC Title 5 Section 6103).

The Government hereby provides notice, and Contractor hereby acknowledges receipt that Government personnel observe the listed days as holidays:

Federal Holidays

In addition to the days designated as holidays, the Government observes the following days:

1. Any other day designated by Executive Order.

2. Any other day designated by the President’s Proclamation; and

3. Any other day designated by Federal Statute.

Place of Performance Overton Brooks VA Medical Center (OBVAMC) 510 E. Stoner Ave, Shreveport, LA 71101 POC: Shemake Beene Email: shemake.beene@VA.GOV Phone: (318) 221-8411 x15779

INVOICE AND PAYMENT

Contractor shall invoice the Overton Brooks VA Medical Center in arrears only after acceptance of all Deliverables identified in this Statement of Work. Invoice shall be properly prepared and sent to the:

VA Financial Service Center P.O. Box 149971 Austin, Texas 78714-8971 The invoice shall be properly prepared in accordance with FAR 52.212-4, contain sufficient details, and at a minimum, include the following details:

1) IFCAP Obligation Number

2) Contract Number

3) Description of the supply/service rendered

4) Billing period/date when the supply/services were rendered and

5) Invoice number and date Payments will be made in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act out of the Government annual appropriated funds obligated in an order which will be issued after the contract is awarded.

Note: Invoices that are not in compliance with the aforementioned requirements under this paragraph will be rejected for payments and required to be resubmitted.

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SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

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:

(End of Addendum to 52.212-4)

C.1 52.222-90 ADDRESSING DEI DISCRIMINATION BY FEDERAL CONTRACTORS (DEVIATION APR 2026) (a)Definitions. As used in this clause— Program participation means membership or participation in, or access or admission to: training, mentoring, or leadership development programs; educational opportunities; clubs; associations; or similar opportunities that are sponsored or established by the contractor or subcontractor.

Racially discriminatory diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) activities means disparate treatment based on race or ethnicity in the recruitment, employment (e.g., hiring, promotions), contracting (e.g., vendor agreements), program participation, or allocation or deployment of an entity's resources.

(b) In connection with the performance of work under this contract, the Contractor agrees as follows:

(1) The Contractor will not engage in any racially discriminatory DEI activities;

(2) The Contractor will furnish all information and reports, including providing access to books, records, and accounts, as required by the Contracting Officer, for purposes of ascertaining compliance with this clause;

(3) In the event of the Contractor's or a subcontractor's noncompliance with this clause, this contract may be canceled, terminated, or suspended in whole or in part, and the Contractor or subcontractor may be declared ineligible for further Government contracts;

(4) The Contractor will report any subcontractor's known or reasonably knowable conduct that may violate this clause to the Contracting Officer and take any appropriate remedial actions directed by the Contracting Officer; and

(5) The Contractor will inform the Contracting Officer if a subcontractor sues the Contractor and the suit puts at issue, in any way, the validity of this clause.

(6) The Contractor recognizes that compliance with the requirements of this clause are material to the Government's payment decisions for purposes of 31 U.S.C. 3729(b)(4).

(c) The Contractor must include the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (c), in subcontracts at any tier, including those for commercial products and commercial services, except those where the place of delivery or performance is outside the United States.

(End of Clause)

C.2 52.240-91 SECURITY PROHIBITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Covered telecommunications equipment or services means—

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

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

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

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

Critical technology means—

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(i) Of that equipment; or

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

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

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

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

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

(2) The Central Intelligence Agency;

(3) The National Security Agency;

(4) The Defense Intelligence Agency;

(5) The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency;

(6) The National Reconnaissance Office;

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Kaspersky Lab-covered entity means—

(1) Kaspersky Lab;

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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