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36C25718Q9700 FedBizOpps Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice

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* = Required Field FedBizOpps Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice Rev. March 2010 Furniture PAS Relocation 78229 36C25718Q9700 07-23-2018 N 337214 Department of Veterans Affairs VISN17 Network Contracting Activity 7400 Merton Minter Blvd. (10N17/90C) San Antonio TX 78229 Sandra M. Norton sandra.norton@va.gov Department of Veterans Affairs 8554 Huebner Road ATTN: Brenda Porter San Antonio TX 78240

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PAS Furniture

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 36C671 James C. Easley

Department of Veterans Affairs VISN17 Network Contracting Activity 7400 Merton Minter Blvd. (10N17/90C) San Antonio TX 78229

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.

This is accomplished through the Tungsten Network located at:

http://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp This is mandatory and the sole method for submitting invoices.

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

B.2 LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING-- MONITORING AND COMPLIANCE (JUN 2011)

This solicitation includes FAR 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting. Accordingly, any contract resulting from this solicitation will include this clause. The contractor is advised in performing contract administration functions, the CO may use the services of a support contractor(s) retained by VA to assist in assessing the contractor's compliance with the limitations on subcontracting or percentage of work performance requirements specified in the clause. To that end, the support contractor(s) may require access to contractor's offices where the contractor's business records or other proprietary data are retained and to review such business records regarding the contractor's compliance with this requirement. All support contractors conducting this review on behalf of VA will be required to sign an “Information Protection and Non-Disclosure and Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest Agreement” to ensure the contractor's business records or other proprietary data reviewed or obtained in the course of assisting the CO in assessing the contractor for compliance are protected to ensure information or data is not improperly disclosed or other impropriety occurs. Furthermore, if VA determines any services the support contractor(s) will perform in assessing compliance are advisory and assistance services as defined in FAR 2.101, Definitions, the support contractor(s) must also enter into an agreement with the contractor to protect proprietary information as required by FAR 9.505-4, obtaining access to proprietary information, paragraph (b). The contractor is required to cooperate fully and make available any records as may be required to enable the CO to assess the contractor's compliance with the limitations on subcontracting or percentage of work performance requirement.

B.3 SUBCONTRACTING COMMITMENTS--MONITORING AND COMPLIANCE (JUN 2011)

This solicitation includes VAAR 852.215-70, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and Veteran-Owned Small Business Evaluation Factors, and VAAR 852.215-71, Evaluation Factor Commitments. Accordingly, any contract resulting from this solicitation will include these clauses. The contractor is advised in performing contract administration functions, the CO may use the services of a support contractor(s) to assist in assessing contractor compliance with the subcontracting commitments incorporated into the contract. To that end, the support contractor(s) may require access to the contractor's business records or other proprietary data to review such business records regarding contract compliance with this requirement. All support contractors conducting this review on behalf of VA will be required to sign an “Information Protection and Non-Disclosure and Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest Agreement” to ensure the contractor's business records or other proprietary data reviewed or obtained in the course of assisting the CO in assessing the contractor for compliance are protected to ensure information or data is not improperly disclosed or other impropriety occurs. Furthermore, if VA determines any services the support contractor(s) will perform in assessing compliance are advisory and assistance services as defined in FAR 2.101, Definitions, the support contractor(s) must also enter into an agreement with the contractor to protect proprietary information as required by FAR 9.505-4, obtaining access to proprietary information, paragraph (b). The contractor is required to cooperate fully and make available any records as may be required to enable the CO to assess the contractor compliance with the subcontracting commitments.

Statement of Work (SOW) 8554 Huebner Road

General: Contractor shall provide services to receive product in Contractor’s warehouse, deliver, install and remove all packing materials from job site upon completion of work.

Description of Work: All proposed products must MEET OR EXCEED the dimensions and specifications of requested items. Contractor is responsible for all physical dimensions and must provide a furniture layout to end user prior to placing the order. This is to ensure product is configured properly. Contractor shall provide all required tools, materials, labor, transportation and supervision necessary to deliver and install furniture for 8554 Huebner Road, buildings #3 and #4. The building does not have a loading dock, however there is access for unloading vehicles.

Furniture delivery: All furniture must be delivered from the manufacturer directly to the furniture Dealer unless other arrangements for delivery are made in advance. The furniture Dealer is responsible for receiving the product in good condition, to include filing freight claims as needed and storing the product up to 60 days. The Dealer is also responsible for transporting furniture to job site, unload truck, and install furniture as per the contract. Dumpster is not available; installers must remove all packing materials from job site. This will be a first floor installation.

Hours of Performance: Work shall occur Monday – Friday during normal duty hours, unless specified.

Check in Requirements: Furniture installers must have current VA Identification badges – they are not permitted on the job site without an ID badge. Paperwork for badges will be provided by Brenda Porter and must to be completed and brought back for review and signature by Brenda Porter and submitted to Human Resources to begin the fingerprint process. Installers need two forms of official identification, one with a picture. Installers will be fingerprinted and may require a background investigation. Please allow two weeks for this process. Installer is responsible for contacting Human Resources office to verify that badge is ready for pick up. Installer is responsible for keeping track of expiration date on badge. Extensions should be processed prior to the expiration date on the badge. Installer cannot work on site if they forget their badge. Any installer without a badge will be escorted from the property.

Place of Performance: 8554 Huebner Road, buildings #3 and #4, San Antonio, TX 78240 Contracting Officer Technical Representatives: Prior to contract award, the Contracting Officer shall designate a VA Medical Center employee as the COR. All work coordination shall be made through the COR. The Contractor shall be provided a copy of the letter of delegation authorizing the COR at the commencement of the term of the contract. No other person shall be authorized to act in such capacity unless appointed in writing by the Contracting Officer.

Information technology security requirements: The contractor, their personnel, and their subcontractors shall be subject to the Federal laws, regulations, standards, and VA Directives and Handbooks regarding information and information system security as delineated in this contract. The contractor shall comply with all Federal laws and regulations the VA has developed when VA sensitive information is accessed, used, stored, generated, transmitted, or exchanged by and between VA and a contractor. The information made available to the contractor by VA for the performance of this contract will be used only for the purposes of performance under this contract. The certification and accreditation requirements do not apply to this requirement and a security accreditation package is not required.

Information Systems Officer, Information Protection: The contractor will not have access to VA Desktop computers nor will they have access to online resources belonging to the government while conducting services.

Privacy Officer: The contractor will not have access to Patient Health Information (PHI) nor will they have the capability of accessing patient information during the services provided to the VA.

Records Manager: There will be no federal records created, maintained, used or dispositioned with this contract; regardless of format [paper, electronic, etc.] or mode of transmission [e-mail, fax, etc.].

Safety Requirements: In the performance of this contract, the Contractor shall take such safety precautions as the Contracting Officer may determine to be reasonably necessary to protect the lives and health of occupants of the building. The Contracting Officer shall notify the Contractor of any safety issues and the action necessary to correct these issues. Such notice, when served to the Contractor or his representative at the work site shall be deemed sufficient for the corrective actions to be taken. If the Contractor fails or refuses to comply promptly, the Contracting Officer may issue an order stopping all or part of the work, and hold the Contractor in default.

B.4 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

C8FR2458.P1.CB Capture frame, 8-wire system, 24w x 58h powered base-standard belt, cover-blank TEXTURED TRIM - TBD

C8FR2458.S.BB Capture frame, 8-wire system, 24w x 42h standard base, standard belt, blank-blank TEXTURED TRIM - TBD

C8FR3058.S.BB Capture frame, 8-wire system, 30w x 58h standard base, standard belt, blank-blank TEXTURED TRIM - TBD

C8FR3658.P1.CB Capture frame, 8-wire system, 36w x 58h powered base-standard belt, cover-blank TEXTURED TRIM - TBD

C8FR3658.P1.CC Capture frame, 8-wire system, 36w x 58h powered base-standard belt, cover-cover TEXTURED TRIM - TBD

C8FR3658.S.BB Capture frame, 8-wire system, 36w x 58h standard base, standard elt, blank-blank TEXTURED TRIM - TBD

C8FR3658.S.CB Capture frame, 8-wire system, 36w x 58h standard base-standard belt, cover-blank TEXTURED TRIM - TBD

C8FR3658.S.CC Capture frame, 8-wire system, 36w x 58h standard base, cover-cover TEXTURED TRIM - TBD

C8FR4258.S.BB Capture frame, 8-wire system, 42w x 58h standard base, standard belt, blank-blank TEXTURED TRIM - TBD

CCC66 Capture standard frame, corner cover 66h TEXTURED TRIM - TBD

CFEC66 Capture standard frame, corner cover 66h TEXTURED TRIM - TBD

CFTP POWER POLE TELE-COM CEILING FEED 156L

CFWC66 Capture standard frame, 4-way corner connectors with top cap, 66h TEXTURED TRIM - TBD

CGSFR248 Capture glass stacker frame, 24w x 8h PLEXIGLASS FROSTED, TEXTURED TRIM - TBD

CGSFR308 Capture glass stacker frame, 30w x 8h PLEXIGLASS FROSTED, TEXTURED TRIM - TBD

CGSFR368 Capture glass stacker frame, 36w x 8h PLEXIGLASS FROSTED, TEXTURED TRIM - TBD

CGSFR428 Capture glass stacker frame, 42w x 8h PLEXIGLASS FROSTED, TEXTURED TRIM - TBD

CILC66 Capture inline panel to panel connection, 66h

CPD151 CAPTURE POWER DUPLEX RECEPTACLE, 6/PKG, CIRCUIT I FINISH - TBD

CPD152 CAPTURE POWER DUPLEX RECEPTACLE, 6/PKG, CIRCUIT II FINISH - TBD

CPD153 CAPTURE POWER DUPLEX RECEPTACLE, 6/PKG, CIRCUIT III FINISH - TBD

CPD154 CAPTURE POWER DUPLEX RECEPTACLE, 6/PKG, CIRCUIT IV FINISH - TBD

CPP3W58 Capture power pole 3-way 58"h FINISH - TBD

CPRBFH CAPTURE POWER FEED HARNESS, HARDWIRED, 72"

CPVLB CAPTURE PANEL VERTICAL LIGHT BLOCK, 100 FT

CRWS Capture rectangular worksurface, 1" increments SIZE- 24"D x 71"W, LAMINATE - TBD, VINYL EDGE - TBD

CSSHLF36 Capture hanging steel shelf, 36w TEXTURED TRIM - TBD

CTC24 Capture top cap 24w TEXTURED TRIM - TBD

CTC30 Capture top cap 30w TEXTURED TRIM - TBD

CTC36 Capture top cap 36w TEXTURED TRIM - TBD

CTC42 Capture top cap 42w TEXTURED TRIM - TBD

CTT2416 Capture fabric tackable tile, 24w x 16h GRADE 2 FABRIC - TBD

CTT2424 Capture fabric tackable tile, 24w x 24h GRADE 2 FABRIC - TBD

CTT2428 Capture fabric tackable tile, 24w x 28h GRADE 2 FABRIC - TBD

CTT248 Capture fabric tackable tile, 24w x 8h GRADE 2 FABRIC - TBD

CTT3024 Capture fabric tackable tile, 30w x 24h GRADE 2 FABRIC - TBD

CTT3028 Capture fabric tackable tile, 30w x 28h GRADE 2 FABRIC - TBD

CTT3616 Capture fabric tackable tile, 36w x 16h GRADE 2 FABRIC - TBD

CTT3624 Capture fabric tackable tile, 36w x 24h GRADE 2 FABRIC - TBD

CTT3628 Capture fabric tackable tile, 36w x 28h GRADE 2 FABRIC - TBD

CTT368 Capture fabric tackable tile, 36w x 8h GRADE 2 FABRIC - TBD

CTT4216 Capture fabric tackable tile, 42w x 16h GRADE 2 FABRIC - TBD

CTT4224 Capture fabric tackable tile, 42w x 24h GRADE 2 FABRIC - TBD

CTT4228 Capture fabric tackable tile, 42w x 28h GRADE 2 FABRIC - TBD

CTT428 Capture fabric tackable tile, 42w x 8h GRADE 2 FABRIC - TBD

CTWC66 Capture standard frame, 3-way corner cover, 66h TEXTURED TRIM - TBD

PPC60 60" Power pac connector

PSDD536 Pack series double door storage cabinet 5-high, 36"W TEXTURED TRIM - TBD, PULL - TBD

RDTT30.GL Round training table, standard height with glides, 30"diameter LAMINATE - TBD, TEXTURED TRIM - TBD

SICTTFX23.BC Training table T-base with casters, 23"w TEXTURED TRIM - TBD

SPECIAL-CAPTURE Control#18-164814 Capture sliding door, right hand, fits 42w x 58h base frame + 8h glass stacker PELXIGLASS FROSTED, TEXTURED TRIM - TBD, PULL - TBD,

SPECIAL-CAPTURE Control# 18-164704 COM MODULE, 1 RJ45 BLUE, 1 RJ45 ORANGE, 1 RJ11 WHITE WITH BLACK FACEPLATE

SQTT36.GL Square training table standard height with glides 36"W X 36"D LAMINATE - TBD, VINYL EDGE - TBD, TEXTURED TRIM - TBD

TRGCLATSDL45.LD Trig credenza with laminate locking doors, 6" and 12" lateral drawer with single storage door, left 20"d x 45"w LAMINATE - TBD, TEXTURED TRIM - TBD, PULL - TBD

TRGCLATSDR45.LD Trig credenza with laminate locking doors, 6" and 12" lateral drawer with single storage door, right 20"d x 45"w LAMINATE - TBD, TEXTURED TRIM - TBD, PULL - TBD

TV455 TV Series, Liv stack chair with arms. GRADE G VINYL - TBD, FRAME - BLACK, ARMS - BLACK

CPC1671TW291M Central Park storage unit with file/file and storage above with left hinged door, 16w x 24d x 71h DELETE DOOR, LAMINATE - TBD, PULL - TBD

CPC1671TW292M Central Park storage unit with file/file and storage above with right hinged door, 16w x 24d x 71h DELETE DOOR, LAMINATE - TBD, PULL - TBD

CPC2971TW281M Central Park full tower with 2 drawer lateral and double door storage above, 29w x 24d x 71h DELETE ALL DOORS,MOD 30 - DELETE CENTER PARTITION AND ADD 2 FULL WIDTH SHELVES, LAMINATE -

CPC5824CA062M Central Park 2 section single height storage bench, 58w x 24d x 19h LEFT AND RIGHT BENCH CUSHION, GRADE 7 VINYL - TBD, STORAGE - P1DM LATERAL FILE RIGHT AND LEFT

CPC6630DS738MX1 Central Park height adjustable L-shaped desk, double breakfront with b/b/f pedestal right, 42"bridge, 66w x 30/72d x 29-47.5h "MOD48- MODIFY 42"" BRIDGE TO 48"", MODIFY BRIDGE TO RETUR

CPC6630DS739MX1 Central Park height adjustable L-shaped desk, double breakfront with b/b/f pedestal left, 42"bridge, 66w x 30/72d x 29-47.5h "MOD48- MODIFY 42"" BRIDGE TO 48"", MODIFY BRIDGE TO RETURN

CPC7230DS738MX1 Central Park height adjustable L-shaped desk, double breakfront with b/b/f pedestal right, 42"bridge, 72w x 30/72d x 29-47.5h "MODIFY BRIDGE TO RETURN SHELL TO MAKE FREESTANDING, 4"" R

CPC7230DS739M Central Park height adjustable L-shaped desk, double breakfront with b/b/f pedestal left, 42"bridge, 72w x 30/72d x 29-47.5h "MODIFY BRIDGE TO RETURN SHELL TO MAKE FREESTANDING, 4"" RA

EMN2332HUB04 Monroe guest chair with curved arms and 1/2 upholstered back FINISH - TBD, GRADE 7 VINYL - TBD

NSS6030OP700M Not So Square worksurface top, 60w x 30d x 1.125"h LAMINATE - TBD

E2QS-M242539BW Teachers cart w/ doors, square handles, 1" HPL, silver, handle on left, 1 adj. shelf, 1 fixed shelf, open storage space, Rt flipr shelf, 37 1/4"w x 24" x 39"h LAMINATE - TBD

MFlex for M2 monitor arms, bracket for 3 monitors, 8" straight link/dynamic link, 8" straight link, ball joint turret, bolt-thru mount, 12"h post FINISH - SILVER WITH GRAY TRIM

51BU84243511 Nuvo 4 hinged wood door buffet, 84w x 24d x 35h LAMINATE - TBD, LOCKING

59GANG 1 Ganging Bracket & 4 Thumb Screws

59THRT7230TBFPCW1 Revo rectangular nesting table, t-base, casters, standard cable management,72w x 30d LAMINATE - TBD, POLYMER EDGE - TBD, GROMMET IN CENTER

59THRT6024TBGW1 Revo rectangular stationary table, t-base, glides, standard cable management, 60w x 24d LAMINATE - TBD, POLYMER EDGE - TBD, POWER PORT IN CENTER (3 RECEPTACLES, 2 RJ45 DATA PORTS, 10'

F62-60 Revo fixed laminate modesty with cable management, 60w LAMINATE - TBD

MC603630D Mailflow systems storage console with doors, locks, 60w x 36h x 30d LAMINATE - TBD, EDGE - TBD

SC6041GH Elevated closed back sorter with 17" elevation, 60"w x 41"h x 15"d; (35) 3"h x 15"d pockets PAINT FINISH - TBD

NETBS247224 Bonita standard height adjustable base, 24d x 72w FINISH -TBD

EST. FREIGHT

073SN-PC-1N SUPER BETA 2 MID BACK TASK CHAIR, SYNC CONTROL MECHANISM, PARQUET FLOOR CASTERS, HEIGHT AND WIDTH ADJUSTABLE ARMS CAT 5 VINYL - TBD

418SY-PC POSH ERGO EXECUTIVE, MID BACK WITH ADVANCED SYNCHRON CONTROL, FULLY ADJUSTABLE ARMS, PARQUET FLOOR CASTERS CAT 5 VINYL - TBD

962FL Easy series multi-purpose stack chair, four leg frame, armless M4 VINYL - TBD, FRAME - TBD

TIZU-LG TIZU nesting chair, two tone grey castors, mesh back, swing armrest with lumbar support, frame - light grey, mesh - graphite, legs - platinum, box of 2 VINYL - GRAPHITE

A11005S Phone Holder, Silver

A12S2LC118 Access rail with 2 collars, silver, 2 posts, low profile clamp mount, 1 18"rail

DESIGN SERVICES

Receive in Dealer warehouse, deliver, install and remove all packing materials from job site. Installers must have current VA ID badge to work on site. See SOW for more information.

B.5 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

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139.00

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64.00

123.00

114.00

16.00

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151.00

160.00

8.00

29.00

144.00

1.00

474.00

1.00

239.00

24.00

23.00

23.00

3.00

8.00

14.00

158.00

130.00

130.00

144.00

1.00

474.00

1.00

130.00

158.00

288.00

130.00

2.00

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222.00

726.00

948.00

222.00

1.00

1.00

2.00

1.00

54.00

204.00

10.00

2.00

2.00

1.00

146.00

5.00

58.00

72.00

1.00

4.00

3.00

8.00

1.00

1.00

1.00

6.00

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27.00

1.00

1.00

130.00

2.00

8.00

8.00

3.00

3.00

1.00

1.00

130.00

1.00

130.00

15.00

37.00

28.00

130.00

130.00

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SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

C.1 52.203-17 CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS AND REQUIREMENT TO INFORM EMPLOYEES OF WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS (APR 2014)

(a) This contract and employees working on this contract will be subject to the whistleblower rights and remedies in the pilot program on Contractor employee whistleblower protections established at 41 U.S.C. 4712 by section 828 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (Pub. L. 112–239) and FAR 3.908.

(b) The Contractor shall inform its employees in writing, in the predominant language of the workforce, of employee whistleblower rights and protections under 41 U.S.C. 4712, as described in section 3.908 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation.

(c) The Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (c), in all subcontracts over the simplified acquisition threshold.

(End of Clause) C.2 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 2018)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[] (17)(i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (JAN 2017) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)).

[] (ii) Alternate I (NOV 2016) of 52.219-9.

[] (iii) Alternate II (NOV 2016) of 52.219-9.

[] (iv) Alternate III (NOV 2016) of 52.219-9.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[X] (26) 52.222–19, Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (JAN 2018) (E.O. 13126).

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

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

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

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

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

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

[X] (33)(i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (MAR 2015) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

[] (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

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

[] (35)(i) 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA-Designated Items (May 2008) (42 U.S.C.6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

[] (ii) Alternate I (MAY 2008) of 52.223-9 (42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(C)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[] (47)(i) 52.225-3, Buy American—Free Trade Agreements—Israeli Trade Act (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, Pub. L. 103-182, 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, 110-138, 112-41, 112-42, and 112-43.

[] (ii) Alternate I (MAY 2014) of 52.225-3.

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

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

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

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

[] (50) 52.225–26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (OCT 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note).

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

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

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

[] (54) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Items (JAN 2017) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

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

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

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

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

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

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

[] (ii) Alternate I (Apr 2003) of 52.247-64.

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

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

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

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

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

[] (5) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards—Price Adjustment (MAY 2014) (29 U.S.C 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

[] (6) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment—Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

[] (7) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services—Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

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

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

[] (10) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (MAY 2014) (42 U.S.C. 1792).

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

(d) Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph (d) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records—Negotiation.

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

(2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all reasonable times the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR Subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved.

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

(e)(1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), and (d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in this paragraph (e)(1) in a subcontract for commercial items. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause—

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(x) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (DEC 2010) (E.O. 13496). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (f) of FAR clause 52.222-40.

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

(xii)(A) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (MAR 2015) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

(B) Alternate I (MAR 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

(xiii) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment—Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xiv) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services—Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

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

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

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

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

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

(xix) 52.225–26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (OCT 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note).

(xx) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (MAY 2014) (42 U.S.C. 1792). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6.

(xxi) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx. 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64.

(2) While not required, the Contractor may include in its subcontracts for commercial items a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations.

(End of Clause)

C.3 52.219-6 NOTICE OF TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE (NOV 2011)

(a) Definition. "Small business concern," as used in this clause, means a concern, including its affiliates, that is independently owned and operated, not dominant in the field of operation in which it is bidding on Government contracts, and qualified as a small business under the size standards in this solicitation.

(b) Applicability. This clause applies only to—

(1) Contracts that have been totally set aside or reserved for small business concerns; and

(2) Orders set aside for small business concerns under multiple-award contracts as described in 8.405-5 and 16.505(b)(2)(i)(F).

(c) General.

(1) Offers are solicited only from small business concerns. Offers received from concerns that are not small business concerns shall be considered nonresponsive and will be rejected.

(2) Any award resulting from this solicitation will be made to a small business concern.

(d) Agreement. A small business concern submitting an offer in its own name shall furnish, in performing the contract, only end items manufactured or produced by small business concerns in the United States or its outlying areas. If this procurement is processed under simplified acquisition procedures and the total amount of this contract does not exceed $25,000, a small business concern may furnish the product of any domestic firm. This paragraph does not apply to construction or service contracts.

(End of Clause)

C.4 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

The Government contemplates award of a Firm-Fixed-Price contract resulting from this solicitation.

(End of Provision) C.5 52.232-40 PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS (DEC 2013)

(a) Upon receipt of accelerated payments from the Government, the Contractor shall make accelerated payments to its small business subcontractors under this contract, to the maximum extent practicable and prior to when such payment is otherwise required under the applicable contract or subcontract, after receipt of a proper invoice and all other required documentation from the small business subcontractor.

(b) The acceleration of payments under this clause does not provide any new rights under the Prompt Payment Act.

(c) Include the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (c), in all subcontracts with small business concerns, including subcontracts with small business concerns for the acquisition of commercial items.

(End of Clause)

C.6 VAAR 852.203-70 COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING (MAY 2018)

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

(End of Clause)

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

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(1) VA’s Electronic Invoice Presentment and Payment System. (See Web site at http://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp.)

(2) Any system that conforms to the X12 electronic data interchange (EDI) formats established by the Accredited Standards Center (ASC) and chartered by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). The X12 EDI Web site (http://www.x12.org) includes additional information on EDI 810 and 811 formats.

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

(e) Exceptions. If, based on one of the circumstances below, the contracting officer directs that payment requests be made by mail, the contractor shall submit payment requests by mail through the United States Postal Service to the designated agency office. Submission of payment requests by mail may be required for:

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

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

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

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

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

(End of Clause)

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

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

(End of Clause)

C.9 VAAR 852.246-71 INSPECTION (JAN 2008)

Rejected goods will be held subject to contractors order for not more than 15 days, after which the rejected merchandise will be returned to the contractor's address at his/her risk and expense. Expenses incident to the examination and testing of materials or supplies that have been rejected will be charged to the contractor's account.

(End of Clause)

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SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

E.1 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 2017)

(a) North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code and small business size standard. The NAICS code and small business size standard for this acquisition appear in Block 10 of the solicitation cover sheet (SF 1449). However, the small business size standard for a concern which submits an offer in its own name, but which proposes to furnish an item which it did not itself manufacture, is 500 employees.

(b) Submission of offers. Submit signed and dated offers to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the exact time specified in this solicitation. Offers may be submitted on the SF 1449, letterhead stationery, or as otherwise specified in the solicitation. As a minimum, offers must show—

(1) The solicitation number;

(2) The time specified in the solicitation for receipt of offers;

(3) The name, address, and telephone number of the offeror;

(4) A technical description of the items being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation. This may include product literature, or other documents, if necessary;

(5) Terms of any express warranty;

(6) Price and any discount terms;

(7) "Remit to" address, if different than mailing address;

(8) A completed copy of the representations and certifications at FAR 52.212-3 (see FAR 52.212-3(b) for those representations and certifications that the offeror shall complete electronically);

(9) Acknowledgment of Solicitation Amendments;

(10) Past performance information, when included as an evaluation factor, to include recent and relevant contracts for the same or similar items and other references (including contract numbers, points of contact with telephone numbers and other relevant information); and

(11) If the offer is not submitted on the SF 1449, include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation. Offers that fail to furnish required representations or information, or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration.

(c) Period for acceptance of offers. The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 30 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers, unless another time period is specified in an addendum to the solicitation.

(d) Product samples. When required by the solicitation, product samples shall be submitted at or prior to the time specified for receipt of offers. Unless otherwise specified in this solicitation, these samples shall be submitted at no expense to the Government, and returned at the sender's request and expense, unless they are destroyed during preaward testing.

(e) Multiple offers. Offerors are encouraged to submit multiple offers presenting alternative terms and conditions, including alternative line items (provided that the alternative line items are consistent with subpart 4.10 of the Federal…