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This is a solicitation for the purchase of LED dual surgical lights. The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 17 intends to award a firm-fixed price contract for ten LED dual surgical lights and related installation services. Quotes are due by June 30, 2020 via email, with award of this set-aside for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses anticipated shortly thereafter. The solicitation requires new equipment that meets specified technical capabilities and will be covered under the manufacturer's warranty. The contractor must also remove and dispose of existing lights, and install the new lights within 90 days of award.

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PAGE 1 OF 1. REQUISITION NO.

2. CONTRACT NO. 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE DATE 4. ORDER NO. 5. SOLICITATION NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE

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

TIME

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

SMALL BUSINESS

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

(WOSB) ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

EDWOSB

8(A)

NAICS:

SIZE STANDARD:

11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13b. RATING

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ IFB RFP

15. DELIVER TO CODE 16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE

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

TELEPHONE NO. DUNS: DUNS+4:

PHONE: FAX:

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

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

SEE ADDENDUM

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

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

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

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

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

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

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN _______________ 29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF. ___________________________________ OFFER COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND DATED ________________________________. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY (BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED SET FORTH HEREIN IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

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

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

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION (REV. 2/2012)

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

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

STANDARD FORM 1449

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

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS 49

756-20-2-960-0201

36C25720Q0406 05-28-2020

Rolando A Pasayan 210 694 6248 06-30-2020

0800 CST

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

X 100 x

339113

750 Employees

N/A

X

EPVAHCS

SURGICAL DEPT

5001 N. PIEDRAS

EL PASO TX 79930

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

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.

(877) 353-9791 (512) 460-5540

See CONTINUATION Page

Description: LED Dual Surgical Lights Please see: SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS AND SOW

SEE PICTURES ATTACHMENTS

SEE SECTION (D) FOR IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS

Delivery 90 DAYS ARO

SEE PRICE/COST SCHEDULE ENCLOSED

Do not perform (Provide or Deliver Supplies) until you have a SF1449 signed by both parties.

See CONTINUATION Page x X

ISELA P. LOVELESS

CONTRACTING OFFICER

36C25720Q0406

Table of Contents

SECTION A

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

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

B.3 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

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

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

STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 2020)

C.4 VAAR 852.219-74 LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—MONITORING AND

COMPLIANCE (JUL 2018)

C.5 VAAR 852.219-75 SUBCONTRACTING COMMITMENTS MONITORING AND

COMPLIANCE (JUL 2018)

C.8 VAAR 852.247-73 PACKING FOR DOMESTIC SHIPMENT (OCT 2018)

SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS

SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

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

1998)

E.2 52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS

AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (DEC 2019)

E.3 52.212-2 EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2014)

E.4 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS—

COMMERCIAL ITEMS (DEC 2019)

E.5 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

E.6 VAAR 852.215-72 NOTICE OF INTENT TO RE-SOLICIT (OCT 2019)

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 36C257

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:

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

[] 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party

3. INVOICES: Invoices shall be submitted in arrears:

a. Quarterly []

b. Semi-Annually []

c. Other [X] UPON RECEIPT

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:

AMENDMENT NO DATE

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

Evaluation Factors for Award

This solicitation is issued as a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business set-aside. The vendor must be registered for NAICS 339113 in SAM to be eligible for award.

Quotations due 06/30/2020 at 8:00 a.m. CST.

Email quotes to rolando.pasayan@va.gov

Point of Contact:

Rolando A Pasayan

Contract Specialist

Regional Procurement Office West (RPO West)

Network Contracting Office 17 (NCO 17)

7400 Merton Minter Blvd. (10N17/90C)

San Antonio, TX 78229

Phone: 210-694-6248 rolando.pasayan@va.gov

Late quotes or documentation will not be accepted. All questions, comments, or inquiries are to be submitted in writing to the Point of Contact, referenced above, prior to the closing of the solicitation.

I. Basis of Award

The Government intends to award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose quote conforming to the solicitation meets or exceeds the requirement at the lowest price, Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). The quotes will be evaluated based on the evaluation factors listed below. The technical acceptability will be evaluated on an "acceptable" or "unacceptable" basis. The lowest price contractor will first be evaluated. If determined to be technically “unacceptable,” the next lowest price response will be evaluated, and so on, until an offer is determined to be “acceptable.” The following areas will be evaluated:

1. Technical Acceptability (acceptable/unacceptable)

2. Price mailto:rolando.pasayan@va.gov

Factor 1: Technical Acceptability – The contractor shall provide a written statement addressing each of the following items. The written statement must describe each point and must provide enough detail to determine minimum qualifications.

a. Description of Specifications: Provide a listing of specifications meeting the specifications contained on the Evaluation Factor Criteria below.

b. Letter of Authorization: Provide a letter of authorization to distribute, if not the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), meeting the specifications contained in 852.212-73.

Factor 2: Price – Contractor shall complete B.4 Price/Cost Schedule. The schedule may be altered, or an alternate schedule used where appropriate in order to express quote detail.

EVALUATION FACTOR CRITERIA:

1. TECHNICAL-Contractor Shall address each technical evaluation criteria sub-category, a -m for their respective quote to be technically acceptable. Those offerors who fail to address each sub category will not be eligible to receive the award.

a. Overhead OR surgical lights must be able to use existing mounting footprint; otherwise, new supports must be included in the quote.

b. Lights must be operable on 1 Ph 115V.

c. Must be dual arm ceiling suspension fitting into the existing OR ceiling which measures

10ft.

d. Lights must have swing arm with 360-degree rotation.

e. Light position must be adjustable up or down from the surgical field and for storing after the procedure.

f. Light illumination must be adjustable up to 65,000 Lux.

g. Must have an adjustable light pattern size that is controllable by the provider in the sterile field. This will aid in the visibility of the surgical field to adjust to procedure requirements.

h. Lights must be LED with LED color rendering index at 95. Avoids overheating during long surgical procedure times. Avoids shadowing.

i. LED lights must have up to a 60,000-hour lifespan with a power consumption of 40 watts.

j. Lights must be operable/controllable from existing separate wall panel; to include turning on and off and adjustment of illumination/intensity.

k. Light handles must be steam sterilizable or able to be used with disposal sterile light covers that fit the handles.

l. Vendor will deinstall existing lights and remove old light structure as part of the acquisition.

m. Vendor must describe how they will ensure minimal downtime when support and parts are needed during the warranty period and how they will provide education for users and biomedical engineering staff.

El Paso Veterans Affairs Health Care System (ELPVAHCS) OR LED Exam Light

Statement of Work (SOW)

A. General Information Title of Project: The El Paso VA Health Care System (EPVAHCS) is procuring LED Exam Lights in order to meet current Operating room standard, the OR Exam Lights currently installed in the facility are old and rusted and doesn’t meet the standards for the operating room. The products and services will be delivered at the EPVAHCS.

1. Scope of Work: The contractor shall deinstall the existing Exam Lights and make all necessary utility disconnections, remove and transport equipment to a predetermined location within same customer facility for pickup or disposal.

Customer is responsible for decontamination and release of the equipment as non-hazardous. Equipment disposition from the staging point will be dependent upon Customer selection of disposal option. If removed equipment is to become contractor property, it will be held on-site at the designated location for pickup by the contractor representative within a reasonable time, not to exceed five (5) working days. Once the current exam light is removed; installation includes all necessary labor (non-union) and materials required to uncrate, set-in-place, mount to ceiling and assemble equipment to ensure current infrastructure can support proposed light model is required prior to contract award/ or written assurance infrastructure will be adequate to support proposed lights weight limitations on operation rooms RM# A405 (OR 1), RM# A406 (OR 2), RM# B473 (OR 3), RM# B474 (OR 4), RM# B475 (OR 5), RM# B457 (Old Urology Procedure RM), RM# B459 (GI Procedure RM), RM# D403 (OR 6), RM# C409 (OR 7), RM# C408 (OR 8). Price is for normal working hours, Monday – Friday 8 am -5 pm unless otherwise noted. Contractor also includes with its Installation Services an operational check-out test, any necessary adjustments and a demonstration of the equipment for appropriate facility personnel

2. Performance Period/Schedule: The contractor shall start the work required under this SOW by about August 2020 and coordinate installation with room availability unless otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer (CO).Period of Performance should be completed within 90 days after award, unless extension is granted by the COR in writing, approved by the Contracting Officer. If the contractor proposes an earlier completion date, and the Government accepts the contractor’s proposal, the contractor’s proposed completion date shall prevail.

Installation dates and designs must be coordinated with Contracting Officer Representative (COR), and dates for installation in remodeling projects may be adjusted by the Government as required if engineering changes are required and delayed.

3. Type of Contract: Firm-Fixed-Price

B. Contract Award Meeting

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

C. General Requirements

1. All installation must comply with requirements of Patient Safety Alert AL14-07, including the Checklist for Installation and Relocation. The installation checklist must be filled out for each installed lift, in addition to any checklist required by the manufacturer, and supplied to the COR.

2. Contractor will provide evaluation of existing structure where OR lights are needed and submission of plans to El Paso VA Healthcare System Engineering service, to assure that workable systems are installed and comply with VA design requirements and relevant standards.

3. Contractor will coordinate with Engineering service to verify access to engineering mechanical, HVAC, and fire systems components within the mounting area of the OR lights.

4. Contractor will coordinate with Contracting Officer Representative (COR) to schedule installations.

5. Contractor will provide information on minimum clearances for operation of each OR lights, to be presented with the bid.

6. Contractor will provide a list of all construction or modifications required to install the OR lights, to be presented with the bid. The goal is to install around any obstructions without requiring VA to make construction modifications.

7. Contractor will provide all qualified personnel, materials, equipment and services necessary to install OR lights for the rooms described below under Location, spreader bars, attachment hardware, and all other equipment necessary for safe operation. Detailed requirements are described in the Standards and Special Requirements sections. OR lights may be configured in any way that covers the rooms best and meets the requirements.

8. Contractor will provide training on equipment use for all new types of equipment included in this contract, one session per shift for up to 2 shifts of personnel in each affected area and for onsite trainers (up to 10 sessions scheduled after installation and before use), in coordination with COR.

9. Contractor will provide evidence of testing of all OR lights provided and schedule testing when it can be overseen by COR.

10. Contractor will mitigate any new hazards created by installation, such as ramps over interstitial support beams that create trip hazards

11. Contractor will provide installation and testing of all equipment for OR lights, according to VA checklist requirements, resulting in a turnkey system.

12. Contractor will meet construction safety requirements, including construction orientation, safety training requirements, dust control requirements from the Infection Control Risk Assessment, TB testing, electrical safety requirements, and Above Ceiling Permit requirements including re-sealing any penetrations of fire barriers.

D. NARA Records Management Language Clause

1. Citations to pertinent laws, codes and regulations such as 44 U.S.C Chapter 21

, 29, 31 and 33; Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552); Privacy Act (5 U.S.C.

552a); 36 CFR Part 1222 and Part 1228.

2. Contractor shall treat all deliverables under the contract as the property of the U.S. Government for which the Government Agency shall have unlimited rights to use, dispose of, or disclose such data contained therein as it determines to be in the public interest.

3. Contractor shall not create or maintain any records that are not specifically tied to or authorized by the contract using Government ‘IT’ equipment and/or Government records.

4. Contractor shall not retain, use, sell, or disseminate copies of any deliverable that contains information covered by the Privacy Act of 1974 or that which is generally protected by the Freedom of Information Act.

5. Contractor shall not create or maintain any records containing any Government Agency records that are not specifically tied to or authorized by the contract.

6. The Government Agency owns the rights to all data/records produced as part of this contract.

7. The Government Agency owns the rights to all electronic information (electronic data, electronic information systems, electronic databases, etc.) and all supporting documentation created as part of this contract. Contractor must deliver sufficient technical documentation with all data deliverables to permit the agency to use the data.

8. Contractor agrees to comply with Federal and Agency records management policies, including those policies associated with the safeguarding of records covered by the Privacy Act of 1974. These policies include the preservation of all records created or received regardless of format [paper, electronic, etc.] or mode of transmission [e-mail, fax, etc.] or state of completion [draft, final, etc.].

9. No disposition of documents will be allowed without the prior written consent of the Contracting Officer. The Agency and its contractors are responsible for preventing the alienation or unauthorized destruction of records, including all forms of mutilation. Willful and unlawful destruction, damage or alienation of Federal records is subject to the fines and penalties imposed by 18 U.S.C. 2701.

Records may not be removed from the legal custody of the Agency or destroyed without regard to the provisions of the agency records schedules.

10. Contractor is required to obtain the Contracting Officer's approval prior to engaging in any contractual relationship (sub-contractor) in support of this contract requiring the disclosure of information, documentary material and/or records generated under or relating to this contract. The Contractor (and any sub-contractor) is required to abide by Government and Agency guidance for protecting sensitive and proprietary information.

E. Specific Mandatory Tasks and Associated Deliverables

1. Location of OR lights Installations: El Paso VA Healthcare System, Dallas VA

Medical Center (5001 N. Piedras, El Paso, TX 79930), Rooms are listed below, along with the required capacity and whether scale is required, and pictures are posted with the announcement:

Rooms: RM# A405 (OR 1), RM# A406 (OR 2), RM# B473 (OR 3), RM# B474 (OR 4), RM# B475 (OR 5), RM# B457 (Old Urology Procedure RM), RM# B459 (GI Procedure RM), RM# D403 (OR 6), RM# C409 (OR 7), RM# C408 (OR 8).

2. Description of Tasks and Associated Deliverables: The contractor shall provide the specific deliverables described below within the performance period stated in the contract.

3. Standards:

a. OR lights Performance Requirements:

a. The OR LED Exam Lights:

• Ceiling Mount Configuration

• Universal Mounting Bracket

• 360 Degrees of rotation, swing arm.

• Max Central Illuminance of 160,000 Lux

• Average pattern sizes 7-11”

• Color temperature 4400K +/- 300K

• LED Color Rendering Index (CRI) up to 96

• R9 deep saturated red color index up to 98

• Sterilizable Control handle

• Installation

• Must be able to control lighting from a control panel and light head.

• Heat-to-light ratio 3.1

• Airfoil Designed Suspension

4. Training:

a. Contractor shall provide certified in-service training for all shifts of direct patient care staff in units where the OR lights are installed at no additional cost to the Government, for any equipment new to this facility (up to 10 sessions in coordination with the COR). This training must include hands-on the OR lights use and be extensive enough to prepare participants to train others.

b. Contractor shall provide certified in-service training on each site, multiple times in a day, for biomedical engineering staff in coordination with the COR.

5. Manuals: Contractor shall provide electronic copies of the user manuals and repair manuals for the surgical lights under this order or contract at no additional cost to the government.

6. Inspection:

a. Each room’s OR lights shall be tested after installation. Any changes in inspection requirements during the period of installation will be communicated to the Contractor immediately.

7. Contractor conduct requirements:

a. Equipment and supplies must not be shipped before designs are approved and contractor has approval to install. El Paso VA Healthcare System cannot store uninstalled equipment for a significant length of time.

b. 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 the work to be performed.

c. 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 Federal, State, and local ordinances and The Joint Commission. The Contractor’s procedures and quality control procedures shall conform to these guidelines.

d. 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 El Paso VA Healthcare System personnel. working hours, Monday – Friday 8 am -5 pm unless otherwise noted.

e. The Contractor shall take all precautions necessary to protect the lives and health of occupants of the building.

f. The Contractor must follow procedures required by El Paso VA Healthcare System Infection Control personnel and the construction safety committee, to include any required dust control specified in the Infection Control Risk Assessment.

g. The Contractor must state what efforts will be made to minimize noise during installation of equipment.

h. 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.

i. 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.

j. All material and equipment will be removed from the facility or stored properly at the end of each workday and secured during the workday in the areas specified by the Contracting Officer’s Representative.

k. The Contractor is responsible for supplying, completing, and submitting all reports required or requested by Federal, State, or local ordinances which pertain to any duties contained in the contract.

l. The Contractor will be required to furnish the El Paso VA Healthcare System with material safety data sheets for all chemicals used during installation. This information is required by the VA for emergency treatment in the event of ingestion of and/or contact with the material by humans and is required by OSHA regulations.

m. The Contractor’s onsite lead installer must attend EPVAHCS construction safety orientation and supply job hazard analyses as required by Construction Safety Officer to show how hazards to Contractor and EPVAHCS personnel are being minimized.

n. All Contractor personnel must have OSHA 10-hour construction safety training cards.

o. The Contractor’s personnel shall follow applicable policies of the El Paso VA Healthcare System, to include policies concerning fire and disaster preparedness programs.

p. The contractor shall furnish at his own expense all labor, materials, machinery, and appliances which may be necessary or appropriate in the performance of this contract.

q. All accumulated rubbish is to be collected and placed in the dumpster provided by the Government.

8. Special Requirements:

a. The contractor will assessed the structure of each OR lights location to ensure safe installation of the equipment and shall supply the installation plans to the El Paso VA Healthcare System Engineering Service and Construction Safety Group, who must accept them before installation.

b. OR lights 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.

c. The contractor should not require movement of any lights, sprinklers, televisions, or other fixtures in order to install OR lights. If movement of preexisting fixtures is unavoidable, the contractor must include such notice when the bid is submitted.

d. OR lights must not add obstacles or impair any normal operations in patient care rooms.

e. It is permissible to raise the OR lights height or extend the range of the OR lights system that is being replaced, so long as designs are approved by the facility in advance and all obstacles are avoided to avoid interference with the operation of curtains, ventilation, or other moving or ceiling mounted items.

f. All installation that affects existing areas and electrical work shall be coordinated with the EL Paso VA Healthcare System Engineering service.

New electrical outlets required must be coordinated with Engineering Service and the COR.

g. The contractor will install all necessary mounts, braces, and any other components needed for full OR lights function and safety.

h. Any electrical subcontractor must have health care experience, must have positive references, and must be directly overseen by the Contractor.

9. Schedule for Deliverables: If for any reason any deliverable cannot be delivered within the scheduled time frame, the contractor is required to explain why in writing to the CO, including a firm commitment of when the work shall be completed.

This notice to the CO shall cite the reasons for the delay, and the impact on the overall project. The CO will then review the facts and issue a response, in accordance with applicable regulations.

10. Changes to Statement of Work: Any changes to this SOW shall be authorized and approved only through written correspondence from the CO. A copy of each change will be kept in a project folder along with all other products of the project.

Costs incurred by the contractor through the actions of parties other than the CO shall be borne by the contractor.

11. Reporting Requirements: The VHA checklist and any manufacturer’s checklist are the sole report and must be provided to the COR by 2 weeks after installation.

12. Government Responsibilities: El Paso VA Healthcare System will provide:

a. Coordination to allow for OR lights installation as rooms are available. (Safety service/COR in association with affected services.)

b. Technical information on the building and requirements for construction.

(Engineering service.)

c. Coordination and scheduling for training efforts. (Safety service/COR in association with affected services.)

d. Oversight of installation testing. (Safety service.)

e. Coordination for electrical outlet installation where necessary. (COR in association with Engineering.)

f. Answers to Contractor questions during the purchasing and installation process. (CO and COR.)

g. Prioritization and final specification of lights locations in case proposed cost exceeds budget. (COR in association with affected services.)

B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

ITEM

NUMBE

R

DESCRIPTION OF

SUPPLIES/SERVIC

ES

QUANTIT

Y

UNI

T UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

10.00 EA ________________

IGCE SURGICAL LIGHTS LED QTY-10

SURGICAL LIGHTS AND VISUALIZATION QTY-10

REMOVAL AND HAUL AWAY OF EXISTING LIGHTS QTY-

10 Price

INSTALL SURGICAL LIGHTS QTY-10 Price

GRAND TOTAL ________________

B.3 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

ITEM NUMBER QUANTITY

DELIVERY

DATE

0001-

SHIP TO: El Paso VAHCS

5001 N. PIEDRAS

DELIVER TO: AMB SURG 4TH

FLOOR

EL PASO, TX 79930 4210

USA

ALL 90 DAYS ARO

MARK

FOR:

WILFRED ALONSO

915 564 6100 X6504

WILFRED.ALONSO@VA.GOV

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

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

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

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

(End of Clause)

FAR

Number

Title Date

52.203-17 CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS

AND REQUIREMENT TO INFORM EMPLOYEES OF

WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS

APR 2014

52.204-4 PRINTED OR COPIED DOUBLE-SIDED ON

POSTCONSUMER FIBER CONTENT PAPER

MAY 2011

52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE OCT 2018

52.204-18 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE

MAINTENANCE

JUL 2016

52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL

ITEMS

OCT 2018

52.232-40 PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL

BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS

DEC 2013

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

IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS

(JAN 2020)

(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) 52.204–23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (Jul 2018) (Section 1634 of Pub. L.

115–91).

(3) 52.204–25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (AUG 2019) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115–232).

(4) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (NOV 2015).

(5) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (Aug 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).

(6) 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 2018) (Pub. L. 109–282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

[] (5) [Reserved]

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

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

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

[] (9) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Oct 2018) (41 U.S.C. 2313).

[] (10) [Reserved]

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

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

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

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

[] (13) [Reserved]

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

[X] (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 (Oct 2018) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

[] (17)(i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (AUG 2018) (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 (JAN 2017) of 52.219-9.

[] (v) Alternate IV (AUG 2018) 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 (OCT 2019) (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)).

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

[X] (26) 52.222–19, Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (JAN 2020) (E.O. 13126).

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

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

[] (ii) Alternate I (FEB 1999) of 52.222-26.

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

[] (ii) Alternate I (JULY 2014) of 52.222-35.

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

793).

[] (ii) Alternate I (JULY 2014) of 52.222-36.

[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 (JAN 2019) (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 2019) (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 (Oct 2018) (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)(13)).

[] (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.

[] (iii) Alternate II (FEB 2006) 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 (AUG 2018) (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) (AUG 2018) (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).

(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) 52.204–23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (Jul 2018) (Section 1634 of Pub. L.

115–91).

(iv) 52.204–25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (AUG 2019) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115–232).

(v) 52.219–8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2018) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds $700,000 ($1.5 million for construction of any public facility), the subcontractor must include 52.219–8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.

(vi) 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.

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

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

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

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

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

(xii) 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.

(xiii) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (AUG 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xiv)(A) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (JAN 2019) (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).

(xv) 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).

(xvi) 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).

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

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

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

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

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

(xxi) 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).

(xxii) 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.

(xxiii) 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.

852.212-70 Provisions and Clauses Applicable to VA Acquisition of Commercial Items.

PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES APPLICABLE TO

VA ACQUISITION OF COMMERCIAL ITEMS (APR 2020)

(a) The Contractor agrees to comply with any provision or clause that is incorporated herein by reference to implement agency policy applicable to acquisition of commercial items or components. The following provisions and clauses that have been checked by the Contracting Officer are incorporated by reference.

__X_ 852.203-70, Commercial Advertising.

___ 852.209-70, Organizational Conflicts of Interest.

__X_ 852.211-70, Equipment Operation and Maintenance Manuals.

___ 852.214-71, Restrictions on Alternate Item(s).

___ 852.214-72, Alternate Item(s). [Note: this is a fillable clause.] ___ 852.214-73, Alternate Packaging and Packing.

___ 852.214-74, Marking of Bid Samples.

___ 852.215-70, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and Veteran-Owned Small Business Evaluation Factors.

___ 852.215-71, Evaluation Factor Commitments.

___ 852.216-71, Economic Price Adjustment of Contract Price(s) Based on a Price Index.

___ 852.216-72, Proportional Economic Price Adjustment of Contract Price(s) Based on a Price Index.

___ 852.216-73, Economic Price Adjustment—State Nursing Home Care for Veterans.

___ 852.216-74, Economic Price Adjustment—Medicaid Labor Rates.

___ 852.216-75, Economic Price Adjustment—Fuel Surcharge.

___ 852.219-9, VA Small Business Subcontracting Plan Minimum Requirements.

__X_ 852.219-10, VA Notice of Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside.

___ 852.219-11, VA Notice of Total Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside.

___ 852.222-70, Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards—Nursing Home Care for Veterans.

___ 852.228-70, Bond Premium Adjustment.

___ 852.228-71, Indemnification and Insurance.

___ 852.228-72, Assisting Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses in Obtaining Bonds.

__X_ 852.232-72, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests.

__X_ 852.233-70, Protest Content/Alternative Dispute Resolution.

__X_ 852.233-71, Alternate Protest Procedure.

___ 852.237-70, Indemnification and Medical Liability Insurance.

__X_ 852.246-71, Rejected Goods.

___ 852.246-72, Frozen Processed Foods.

___ 852.246-73, Noncompliance with Packaging, Packing, and/or Marking Requirements.

___ 852.270-1, Representatives of Contracting Officers.

___ 852.271-72, Time Spent by Counselee in Counseling Process.

___ 852.271-73, Use and Publication of Counseling Results.

___ 852.271-74, Inspection.

___ 852.271-75, Extension of Contract Period.

__X_ 852.273-70, Late Offers.

___ 852.273-71, Alternative Negotiation Techniques.

___ 852.273-72, Alternative Evaluation.

___ 852.273-73, Evaluation—Health-Care Resources.

___ 852.273-74, Award without Exchanges.

(b) All requests for quotations, solicitations, and contracts for commercial item services to be provided to beneficiaries must include the following clause:

___ 852.237-74, Nondiscrimination in Service Delivery.

(End of clause)

852.212-72 Gray Market and Counterfeit Items (MAR 2020)

(a) No used, refurbished, or remanufactured supplies or equipment/parts shall be provided. This procurement is for new Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) items only. No gray market items shall be provided. Gray market items are OEM goods intentionally or unintentionally sold outside an authorized sales territory or sold by non-authorized dealers in an authorized sales territory.

(b) No counterfeit supplies or equipment/parts shall be provided. Counterfeit items include unlawful or unauthorized reproductions, substitutions, or alterations that have been mismarked, misidentified, or otherwise misrepresented to be an authentic, unmodified item from the original manufacturer, or a source with the express written authority of the original manufacturer or current design activity, including an authorized aftermarket manufacturer.

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