Soliciation.pdf

36C25721Q1241

Description RFQ 36C25721Q1241

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, “Streamlined Procedures for

Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items,” as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation;

quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued.

This solicitation is issued as an RFQ. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Regulation

This solicitation is set-aside for SDVOSB

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 332215 , with a small business size standard of 150 Size standards in number of employees..

The FSC/PSC is 7340

Department of Veterans Affairs Nutrition and Food Services (Temple) and (Waco) is seeking to purchase NFS IDIQ, DISPOSABLE AND NON-DISPOSABLE SUPPLIES, IN SUPPORT OF ESTABLISHED ALADDIN TEMP-RITE PATIENT MEAL SYSTEM, WACO MAIN KITCHENS.

Locations

Department of Veterans Affairs

Nutrition and Food Services

1901 S. 1st St, Bldg. 163

Temple, TX 76504 7451

Department of Veterans Affairs

Nutrition and Food Services

4800 Memorial Drive, Bldg. 202

Waco, TX 76711

Attachments

Excel-Disposable & Non-Disposable, Tableware Items

Submission of your response shall be received not later than Wednesday Aug 18th 2021 17:00

CST at Elijha.straw@va.gov

Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail to the Point of Contact listed below.

Point of Contact

Elijha Straw Jr.

Contract Specialist

Network Contracting Office 17

Department of Veteran Affairs

Audie L. Murphy VA Hospital Plaza LeCea 36C25721Q0854

5441 Babcock Rd., Ste. 302

San Antonio, TX 78240

Email: Elijha.straw@va.go

Table of Contents

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

BACKGROUND:

B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

B.3 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

C.1 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT

STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 2021) (JUL 2020)

(DEVIATION)

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

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

C.4 VAAR 852.212-70 PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES APPLICABLE TO VA ACQUISITION

OF COMMERCIAL ITEMS (APR 2020)

C.5 VAAR 852.219-74 LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—MONITORING AND

COMPLIANCE (JUL 2018)

C.6 VAAR 852.242-71 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER (OCT 2020)

SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS

SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

E.1 52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS

AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (OCT 2020)

E.2 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JUL 2021)

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

E.4 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS—COMMERCIAL

ITEMS (FEB 2021) (JUL 2020) (DEVIATION)

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

1998)

E.6 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

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

Department of Veterans Affairs

VISN17 Network Contracting Activity

5441 Babcock Road Ste. 302

San Antonio TX 78240

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] 30 Days ARO

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

Statement of Work

Project Title: Brand Name Only or Equal to Aladdin Temp-Rite Tableware deliveries, disposable and non-disposable, in support of established patient meal system.

INTRODUCTION:

The purpose of this procurement documentation is to establish an Indefinite

Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for Central Texas Veterans Health Care

System (CTVHCS) at Temple, and Doris Miller Department Veterans Affairs

Medical Center – Waco. It has been determined that a IDIQ is needed to ensure continued support of established patient meal operations.

BACKGROUND:

CTVHCS Nutrition and Food Services (NFS) has historically procured Aladdin-ware tableware using the Government purchase card, or 2237 payment document. Small micro-purchases add up, consuming large amounts of manpower for the purchasing agent, warehouse, and the leadership chain to approve the payments of micro-purchases. NFS looks to benefit both in financial efficiencies and reduction of manpower as well as in reducing manpower utilization because of the consolidated effort.

Project Location(s): Temple and Waco, Texas, main kitchens.

Project Description: delivery of monthly disposable and non-disposable tableware used by Nutrition and Food Service (N&FS) departments at each location identified above in support of patient meals.

Contract period is a base year with two option periods.

Summary of Work Requirements

Delivery Schedule: Deliveries shall be made to the Nutrition & Food Service dock, but must have someone from the kitchen receiving area to escort delivery person, unless otherwise directed by the participating facility’s COR:

1. Temple, TX: Delivery Schedule: first week of the month after order is placed Delivery Time: Between 8am and 12pm Department of Veterans Affairs Nutrition and Food Services 1901 S. 1st St, Bldg. 163 Temple, TX 76504

2. Waco, TX: Delivery Schedule: first week of the month after order is placed Delivery time: Between 8am and 12pm Department of Veterans Affairs Nutrition and Food Services 4800 Memorial Drive, Bldg. 202 Waco, TX 76711

Delivered Goods: The Government reserves the right to inspect delivered goods for compliance of specifications, including but not limited to, correct products, quantities, proper packing, damaged goods, etc. Any items determined unacceptable will be refused with full credit/replacement due at the discretion of the Government.

Replacement of rejected products shall be delivered as soon as possible, unless otherwise specified by the COR.

The Contractor shall be responsible for delivery to the appropriate locations specified by the delivery schedule or COR. The Contractor shall provide the necessary means to accomplish such delivery (e.g.: hand truck, dolly, cart, etc.) The Government assumes no obligation to provide and/or make available to the Contractor, any such means required for such delivery, nor shall the Government be required to accept shipment should the Contractor be unable to make delivery as required.

ORDERS: All orders will be placed on an as needed basis for delivery the first week of each month. Specific quantities and items will be determined in accordance with the delivery schedule by the COR or Site Managers. Contractor will not substitute any items and will not increase or decrease quantities ordered without prior approval from the

COR. Order numbers will be provided by the facility at the time the order is placed.

Order can be placed by telephone, in writing or fax, or given to the Contractor personnel as mutually agreed upon between the COR and the Contractor.

ORDERS PLACED BY TELEPHONES: Contractor shall provide in the space provided below, the name, location, and telephone number of the office where orders may be placed by phone:

Name: -------------------------

Address: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Telephones Number: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Fax Number: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

For tracking purposes, the COR shall document all verbal orders with the following minimum information:

Contract Number and purchase order number Date/Time of Order Placement Name of Contractor Ordering Clerk

PACKAGING, PACKING AND LABELING: Preservation, packaging and packing shall be to a degree of protection to preclude damage to containers and/or contents under normal shipping conditions, handling, etc. and shall conform to normal commercial practices and applicable carrier rules and regulations involving shipment from the Contractor to the receiving activity for storage. Shipping containers shall follow National Motor Freight classification and Uniform Freight classification in effect at the time of shipment.

All packaging and packing shall be in accordance with good commercial practice.

Labeling shall be in accordance with commercial labeling, complying with Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and regulation promulgated there under.

PRODUCT AVAILABILITY: Should any product under this contract become unavailable or available on a limited basis, either temporarily or permanently, the Contractor shall provide the Government with sufficient notification thereof (no less than 5 days), offering possible substitutions and/or alternative sources, to afford the Government adequate opportunity to approve or reject offered substitution and/or make other procurement arrangements.

PROCUREMENT FROM ANOTHER SOURCE: The Contracting Officer shall make every effort to ensure that offered substitutions are given fair and reasonable consideration and that procurement from an alternate source is made only if necessary. If procurement from an alternate source is required due to the Contractor's fault, the Contractor is responsible for any price difference and any other additional charges.

QUALITY MANAGEMENT: The Government further reserves the right to enter and inspect any vehicle used to deliver goods for, but not limited to, compliance of sanitation conditions, proper refrigeration, proper cargo area temperature, etc.

Such inspection shall be made on a random basis, upon delivery.

CONTRACTOR DELIVERY PERSONNEL: All Contractor personnel are required to wear distinctive clothing bearing the name of the Contractor and by wearing badges bearing the Contractor's name, employee picture, and the employee's name in English, and proper hair restraints.

INVOICES: The Contractor shall submit proper invoices electronically to OB 10 Proper invoices shall contain, 1) the contract number,2) Facility Name, facility address and COR name, 3) assigned purchase order/obligation number, 4) period of performance and any additional details necessary to identify service rendered,

5) itemized list of products and quantities delivered.

PAYMENT: No advance payments will be authorized.

PAYMENT OF INVOICE MAY BE DELAYED IF INVOICES ARE NOT COMPLETED

PROPERLY.

PERSONNEL POLICY: The parties agree that the contract personnel working under this contract shall not be considered VA employees and shall be considered employees of the Contractor. The Contractor shall be responsible for providing worker's compensation, professional liability insurance; health examination, income tax withholding, and social security payments.

BASE YEAR 26 July 2021 - 25 July 2022

Item # Description/Part Number*

S700

Excel Tray, Ivory, S700, (24 trays per case): food service trays used for plating entrée and dessert dishes. The tray measures 13” wide x 21.58” long x .75” high. The entrée compartment is 7.75 inches in diameter, and fits the entrée dish, high heat. The dessert compartment is 4” in diameter and fits 4” diameter bowls and bread plates.

J341B Entrée Dish, China, J341B, (24 plates per case): Entrée plates, 7.75 inches in diameter, high heat. Fits entrée compartment of the Excel Tray.

J345 Bread Plate, J345, (36 plates per case): bread plate is 4” in diameter, white, plain. Used to heat rolls or other small desserts.

Fits 4-inch diameter soup/dessert compartment of the Excel Tray.

J451

Entrée Dish, Plastic, Divided, J451, (36 per case): Entrée dish, 7.75” diameter, tan colored, high heat. Plastic. Divided into two compartments for puree diet plating.

A43S

Disposable Entrée Plate, A43S, (500 per case): Entrée disposable dish, 7.75” diameter, white colored, high heat. Fits Excel Tray entrée compartment.

B27S

Disposable Bowls, B27S, (1000 per case): 4” diameter, 1.65” high, white, high heat. Holds 6 oz of liquid or regular food. Fits 4” diameter compartment of the Excel Tray.

B87S

Lids, Bowl-Disposable, B87S (fits B27S), (1000 per case): High heat lid, fits 6 oz. disposable bowl, vented, white.

J452

Non-Divided Plate, High-Rim, J452, (36 per case): non-divided plate, 7.75” diameter, .75” rim, high heat, plastic, tan;

used for patient menu diets requiring liquids or puree diets. Fits Excel Tray entrée compartment.

B88

Entrée Lid, Clear Plastic, Disposable, B88, (250 per case): Disposable dome lid for 7.75” entrée dish, non-high heat.

B44

Cup/glass disposable lid, B44, (2000 per case): Clear plastic lid for 8 oz. glass or coffee mug. Has a slot for a straw.

J450

Bowl, Round, High Heat, J450, (100 per case): 6 oz. high heat, bone. Fits 4” diameter compartment of Excel Tray.

DMT2

Tea Glass, 8 oz., DMT214, (80 per case): Clear Dimensions glass with fluted design. Break-resistant plastic, for cold beverages only.

T730

Entrée Dome, Cold Only, T730, (12 per case): Clear, insulated, for cold food only. Fits entrée compartment of the Excel Tray.

ALM5

Allure 8-oz Insulated Mug, ALM500, (48 per case):

Fully foam insulated to maintain food temperature, made from durable, long-lasting polymer, sapphire blue. Designed to fit B88 lid.

ALB23

Allure Round Insulated Bowl, 8 oz, ALB230, (48 per case):

fully foam insulated to maintain food temperature, made from durable, long-lasting polymer, sapphire blue. Used as a salad or dessert bowl, lid not required

T713A

Dome Temp-Rite II Excel Entrée, T713A, (12 per Case):

Used as part of thermalization system. Contains built-in pod activation for maximum temperature maintenance. Evening Blue, 7.75” diameter, 2.75” high, to fit Excel Tray Entrée compartment.

T723A

Dome Temp-Rite II Excel Soup, T723A, (24 per case):

Used as part of thermalization system. Contains built-in pod activation for maximum temperature maintenance. Evening Blue, 4.75” diameter, 2.75” high to fit Excel soup/dessert compartment.

DMT2

Dimensions Round Bowl – Cold Only, DMT 206, (80 per case): Clear, 5 oz, for cold side dishes. No lid.

DMT2

Dimensions Round Bowl – Cold Only, DMT 207, (80 per case): Clear, 8 oz., for cold side dishes. No lid.

ALM3

Allure Insulated Mug, Black, ALM370, (48 per case): 8

oz. mug for hot or cold liquids. Uses lid B44.

ALM3

Allure Insulated Mug, Nutmeg, ALM390, (48 per case):

8 oz. mug for hot or cold liquids. Uses lid B44.

ALB27

Allure Round Insulated Bowl, 8 oz, ALB270, (48 per case): fully foam insulated to maintain food temperature, made from durable, long-lasting polymer, black. Used as a salad or dessert bowl, lid not required.

T716B L

Dome Temp-Rite II Excel Entrée, T716BL, (12 per Case): Used as part of thermalization system. Contains built-in pod activation for maximum temperature maintenance. Black, 7.75” diameter, 2.75” high, to fit Excel Tray Entrée compartment.

T723A

Dome Temp-Rite II Excel Soup, T723A, (24 per case):

Used as part of thermalization system. Contains built-in pod activation for maximum temperature maintenance. Black, 4.75” diameter, 2.75” high to fit Excel soup/dessert compartment.

Option Year One 26 July 2022 – 25 July 2023

S700

Excel Tray, Ivory, S700, (24 trays per case): food service trays used for plating entrée and dessert dishes. The tray measures 13” wide x 21.58” long x .75” high. The entrée compartment is 7.75 inches in diameter, and fits the entrée dish, high heat. The dessert compartment is 4” in diameter and fits 4” diameter bowls and bread plates.

J341B Entrée Dish, China, J341B, (24 plates per case): Entrée plates, 7.75 inches in diameter, high heat. Fits entrée compartment of the Excel Tray.

J345

Bread Plate, J345, (36 plates per case): bread plate is 4” in diameter, white, plain. Used to heat rolls or other small desserts. Fits 4-inch diameter soup/dessert compartment of the Excel Tray.

J451

Entrée Dish, Plastic, Divided, J451, (36 per case): Entrée dish, 7.75” diameter, tan colored, high heat. Plastic. Divided into two compartments for puree diet plating.

A43S

Disposable Entrée Plate, A43S, (500 per case): Entrée disposable dish, 7.75” diameter, white colored, high heat. Fits Excel Tray entrée compartment.

B27S

Disposable Bowls, B27S, (1000 per case): 4” diameter, 1.65” high, white, high heat. Holds 6 oz of liquid or regular food. Fits 4” diameter compartment of the Excel Tray.

B87S

Lids, Bowl-Disposable, B87S (fits B27S), (1000 per case): High heat lid, fits 6 oz. disposable bowl, vented, white.

J452

Non-Divided Plate, High-Rim, J452, (36 per case):

non-divided plate, 7.75” diameter, .75” rim, high heat, plastic, tan; used for patient menu diets requiring liquids or puree diets. Fits Excel Tray entrée compartment.

B88

Entrée Lid, Clear Plastic, Disposable, B88, (250 per case): Disposable dome lid for 7.75” entrée dish, non-high heat.

B44

Cup/glass disposable lid, B44, (2000 per case): Clear plastic lid for 8 oz. glass or coffee mug. Has a slot for a straw.

J450

Bowl, Round, High Heat, J450, (100 per case): 6 oz.

high heat, bone. Fits 4” diameter compartment of Excel Tray.

DMT21

Tea Glass, 8 oz., DMT214, (80 per case): Clear Dimensions glass with fluted design. Break-resistant plastic, for cold beverages only.

T730

Entrée Dome, Cold Only, T730, (12 per case): Clear, insulated, for cold food only. Fits entrée compartment of the Excel Tray.

ALM50

Allure 8-oz Insulated Mug, ALM500, (48 per case):

Fully foam insulated to maintain food temperature, made from durable, long-lasting polymer, sapphire blue. Designed to fit B88 lid.

ALB230

Allure Round Insulated Bowl, 8 oz, ALB230, (48 per case):

fully foam insulated to maintain food temperature, made from durable, long-lasting polymer, sapphire blue. Used as a salad or dessert bowl, lid not required

T713A

Dome Temp-Rite II Excel Entrée, T713A, (12 per Case): Used as part of thermalization system. Contains built-in pod activation for maximum temperature maintenance.

Evening Blue, 7.75” diameter, 2.75” high, to fit Excel Tray Entrée compartment.

T723A

Dome Temp-Rite II Excel Soup, T723A, (24 per case):

Used as part of thermalization system. Contains built-in pod activation for maximum temperature maintenance. Evening Blue, 4.75” diameter, 2.75” high to fit Excel soup/dessert compartment.

DMT20

Dimensions Round Bowl – Cold Only, DMT 206, (80 per case): Clear, 5 oz, for cold side dishes. No lid.

DMT20

Dimensions Round Bowl – Cold Only, DMT 207, (80 per case): Clear, 8 oz., for cold side dishes. No lid.

ALM37

Allure Insulated Mug, Black, ALM370, (48 per case):

8 oz. mug for hot or cold liquids. Uses lid B44.

ALM39

Allure Insulated Mug, Nutmeg, ALM390, (48 per case): 8 oz. mug for hot or cold liquids. Uses lid B44.

ALB270

Allure Round Insulated Bowl, 8 oz, ALB270, (48 per case): fully foam insulated to maintain food temperature, made from durable, long-lasting polymer, black. Used as a salad or dessert bowl, lid not required.

T716BL

Dome Temp-Rite II Excel Entrée, T716BL, (12 per Case): Used as part of thermalization system. Contains built-in pod activation for maximum temperature maintenance. Black, 7.75” diameter, 2.75” high, to fit Excel Tray Entrée compartment.

T723A

Dome Temp-Rite II Excel Soup, T723A, (24 per case):

Used as part of thermalization system. Contains built-in pod activation for maximum temperature maintenance. Black, 4.75” diameter, 2.75” high to fit Excel soup/dessert compartment.

OPTION YEAR TWO: 26 JULY 2023 – 25 JULY 2024

S700

Excel Tray, Ivory, S700, (24 trays per case): food service trays used for plating entrée and dessert dishes. The tray measures 13” wide x 21.58” long x .75” high. The entrée compartment is 7.75 inches in diameter, and fits the entrée dish, high heat. The dessert compartment is 4” in diameter and fits 4” diameter bowls and bread plates.

J341B Entrée Dish, China, J341B, (24 plates per case): Entrée plates, 7.75 inches in diameter, high heat. Fits entrée compartment of the Excel Tray.

J345

Bread Plate, J345, (36 plates per case): bread plate is 4” in diameter, white, plain. Used to heat rolls or other small desserts. Fits 4-inch diameter soup/dessert compartment of the Excel Tray.

J451

Entrée Dish, Plastic, Divided, J451, (36 per case): Entrée dish, 7.75” diameter, tan colored, high heat. Plastic. Divided into two compartments for puree diet plating.

A43S

Disposable Entrée Plate, A43S, (500 per case): Entrée disposable dish, 7.75” diameter, white colored, high heat. Fits Excel Tray entrée compartment.

B27S

Disposable Bowls, B27S, (1000 per case): 4” diameter, 1.65” high, white, high heat. Holds 6 oz of liquid or regular food. Fits 4” diameter compartment of the Excel Tray.

B87S

Lids, Bowl-Disposable, B87S (fits B27S), (1000 per case): High heat lid, fits 6 oz. disposable bowl, vented, white.

J452

Non-Divided Plate, High-Rim, J452, (36 per case):

non-divided plate, 7.75” diameter, .75” rim, high heat, plastic, tan; used for patient menu diets requiring liquids or puree diets. Fits Excel Tray entrée compartment.

B88

Entrée Lid, Clear Plastic, Disposable, B88, (250 per case): Disposable dome lid for 7.75” entrée dish, non-high heat.

B44

Cup/glass disposable lid, B44, (2000 per case): Clear plastic lid for 8 oz. glass or coffee mug. Has a slot for a straw.

J450

Bowl, Round, High Heat, J450, (100 per case): 6 oz.

high heat, bone. Fits 4” diameter compartment of Excel Tray.

DMT214

Tea Glass, 8 oz., DMT214, (80 per case): Clear Dimensions glass with fluted design. Break-resistant plastic, for cold beverages only.

T730

Entrée Dome, Cold Only, T730, (12 per case): Clear, insulated, for cold food only. Fits entrée compartment of the Excel Tray.

ALM500

Allure 8-oz Insulated Mug, ALM500, (48 per case):

Fully foam insulated to maintain food temperature, made from durable, long-lasting polymer, sapphire blue. Designed to fit B88 lid.

ALB230

Allure Round Insulated Bowl, 8 oz, ALB230, (48 per case):

fully foam insulated to maintain food temperature, made from durable, long-lasting polymer, sapphire blue. Used as a salad or dessert bowl, lid not required

T713A

Dome Temp-Rite II Excel Entrée, T713A, (12 per Case): Used as part of thermalization system. Contains built-in pod activation for maximum temperature maintenance.

Evening Blue, 7.75” diameter, 2.75” high, to fit Excel Tray Entrée compartment.

T723A

Dome Temp-Rite II Excel Soup, T723A, (24 per case):

Used as part of thermalization system. Contains built-in pod activation for maximum temperature maintenance. Evening Blue, 4.75” diameter, 2.75” high to fit Excel soup/dessert

DMT206

Dimensions Round Bowl – Cold Only, DMT 206, (80 per case): Clear, 5 oz, for cold side dishes. No lid.

DMT207

Dimensions Round Bowl – Cold Only, DMT 207, (80 per case): Clear, 8 oz., for cold side dishes. No lid.

ALM370

Allure Insulated Mug, Black, ALM370, (48 per case):

8 oz. mug for hot or cold liquids. Uses lid B44.

ALM390

Allure Insulated Mug, Nutmeg, ALM390, (48 per case): 8 oz. mug for hot or cold liquids. Uses lid B44.

ALB270

Allure Round Insulated Bowl, 8 oz, ALB270, (48 per case): fully foam insulated to maintain food temperature, made from durable, long-lasting polymer, black. Used as a salad or dessert bowl, lid not required.

T716BL

Dome Temp-Rite II Excel Entrée, T716BL, (12 per Case): Used as part of thermalization system. Contains built-in pod activation for maximum temperature maintenance.

Black, 7.75” diameter, 2.75” high, to fit Excel Tray Entrée compartment.

T723A

Dome Temp-Rite II Excel Soup, T723A, (24 per case):

Used as part of thermalization system. Contains built-in pod activation for maximum temperature maintenance. Black, 4.75” diameter, 2.75” high to fit Excel soup/dessert

B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

ITEM

NUMBE

R

DESCRIPTION OF

SUPPLIES/SERVI

CES

QUANTI

TY

UNI

T UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

1.00 EA _______________

NFS IDIQ, DISPOSABLE AND NON-DISPOSABLE

SUPPLIES, IN SUPPORT OF ESTABLISHED ALADDIN

TEMP-RITE PATIENT MEAL SYSTEM, TEMPLE MAIN

KITCHENS.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 08-23-2021 POP End: 08-22-2022

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: ALADDIN-WARE TABLEWARE

NFS IDIQ, DISPOSABLE AND NON-DISPOSABLE

SUPPLIES, IN SUPPORT OF ESTABLISHED ALADDIN

TEMP-RITE PATIENT MEAL SYSTEM, WACO MAIN

KITCHENS.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 08-23-2021

NFS IDIQ, DISPOSABLE AND NON-DISPOSABLE

SUPPLIES, IN SUPPORT OF ESTABLISHED ALADDIN

TEMP-RITE PATIENT MEAL SYSTEM, TEMPLE MAIN

KITCHENS.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 08-23-2021

NFS IDIQ, DISPOSABLE AND NON-DISPOSABLE

SUPPLIES, IN SUPPORT OF ESTABLISHED ALADDIN

TEMP-RITE PATIENT MEAL SYSTEM, WACO MAIN

KITCHENS.

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 08-23-2022 POP End: 08-22-2023

NFS IDIQ, DISPOSABLE AND NON-DISPOSABLE

SUPPLIES, IN SUPPORT OF ESTABLISHED ALADDIN

TEMP-RITE PATIENT MEAL SYSTEM, TEMPLE MAIN

KITCHENS.

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 08-23-2023 POP End: 08-22-2024

NFS IDIQ, DISPOSABLE AND NON-DISPOSABLE

SUPPLIES, IN SUPPORT OF ESTABLISHED ALADDIN

TEMP-RITE PATIENT MEAL SYSTEM, WACO MAIN

KITCHENS.

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 08-23-2023 POP End: 08-22-2024

GRAND TOTAL _______________

B.3 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

ITEM NUMBER QUANTITY

DELIVERY

DATE

0001 SHIP TO: Department of Veterans Affairs Nutrition and Food Services 1901 S. 1st St, Bldg. 163 Temple, TX 76504 7451 U.S.

1.00 08/23/2021 - 08/22/2022

0002 SHIP TO: Department of Veterans Affairs Nutrition and Food Services 4800 Memorial Drive, Bldg. 202

1001 SHIP TO: Department of Veterans Affairs Nutrition and Food Services 1901 S. 1st St, Bldg. 163

1002 SHIP TO: Department of Veterans Affairs Nutrition and Food Services 4800 Memorial Drive, Bldg. 202

1.00 08/23/2022 - 08/22/2023

2001 SHIP TO: Department of Veterans Affairs Nutrition and Food Services 4800 Memorial Drive, Bldg. 202

2002 SHIP TO: Department of Veterans Affairs Nutrition and Food Services 4800 Memorial Drive, Bldg. 202

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

FAR

Number

Title Date

52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE OCT 2018

52.204-18 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE

MAINTENANCE

AUG 2020

52.232-40 PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL

BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS

DEC 2013

C.1 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO

IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS

(JAN 2021) (JUL 2020) (DEVIATION)

(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 2020) (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:

[] (1) 52.203–6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (JUN 2020), 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 (JUN 2020) (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 (JUN 2020) (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. (JUN 2020) (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 (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

[] (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-3.

[] (12)(i) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (MAR 2020) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

[] (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-4.

[] (13) [Reserved]

[] (14)(i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644).

[] (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-6.

[] (15)(i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644).

[] (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-7.

[] (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 (JUN 2020) (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 (JUN 2020) of 52.219–9.

[] (v) Alternate IV (JUN 2020) of 52.219–9.

[] (18)(i) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

[] (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-13.

[] (19) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (MAR 2020) (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)).

[X] (21) 52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 657f).

[X] (22)(i) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (NOV 2020) (15 U.S.C 632(a)(2)).

[] (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-28.

[] (23) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) Concerns (MAR 2020) (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 (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

[] (25) 52.219-32, Orders Issued Directly Under Small Business Reserves (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

[X] (26) 52.219-33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(17))

[] (27) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755).

[X] (28) 52.222–19, Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (JUL 2020)

(DEVIATION) (E.O. 13126).

[X] (29) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015).

[X] (30)(i) 52.222–26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016) (E.O. 11246).

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

[X] (31)(i) 52.222–35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

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

[X] (32)(i) 52.222–36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020) (29 U.S.C.

793).

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

[X] (33) 52.222–37, Employment Reports on Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

[] (34) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act

(DEC 2010) (E.O. 13496).

[X] (35)(i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (OCT 2020) (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).

[] (36) 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.)

[] (37)(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.)

[] (38) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

[] (39) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

[] (40)(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.

[] (41)(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.

[] (42) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (MAY 2020) (42 U.S.C.

8259b).

[] (43)(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] (44) 52.223–18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving

(JUN 2020) (E.O. 13513).

[] (45) 52.223-20, Aerosols (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

[] (46) 52.223-21, Foams (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

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

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

[X] (48) 52.225-1, Buy American—Supplies (JAN 2021) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).

[] (49)(i) 52.225-3, Buy American—Free Trade Agreements—Israeli Trade Act (JUL 2020) (DEVIATION) (19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, 19 U.S.C. chapter 29 (sections 4501-4732), 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 II (JUL 2020) (DEVIATION) of 52.225-3.

[] (iii) Alternate III (JUL 2020) (DEVIATION) of 52.225-3.

[] (50) 52.225–5, Trade Agreements (JUL 2020) (DEVIATION) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).

[X] (51) 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).

[] (52) 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).

[] (53) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C.

5150).

[] (54) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

[] (55) 52.229–12, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (JUN 2020).

[] (56) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items (Feb 2002) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

[] (57) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Items (JAN 2017) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

[X] (58) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management (Oct 2018) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

[] (59) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Other than System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

[] (60) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (MAY 2014) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

[] (61) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (AUG 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

[] (62) 52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (JAN 2017)(15 U.S.C.

637(d)(13)).

[] (63)(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) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (AUG 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

[] (2) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (MAY 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

[] (3) 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).

[] (4) 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).

[] (5) 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).

[] (6) 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).

[] (7) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (NOV 2020).

[] (8) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2017) (E.O. 13706).

[] (9) 52.226–6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (JUN 2020) (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, as defined in FAR 2.101, on the date of award of this contract, 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 (JUN 2020) (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 2020) (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 the applicable threshold specified in FAR 19.702(a) on the date of subcontract award, the subcontractor must include 52.219–8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.

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

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

(viii) 52.222–35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(ix) 52.222–36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020) (29 U.S.C. 793).

(x) 52.222–37, Employment Reports on Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(xi) 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.

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

(xiii)(A) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (OCT 2020) (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).

(xiv) 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).

(xv) 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).

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

(xvii) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (NOV 2020).

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

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

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

(xx) 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).

(xxi) 52.226–6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (JUN 2020) (42 U.S.C. 1792). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6.

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

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

(End of Clause)

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

2000)

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

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

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

(End of Addendum to 52.212-4)

C.4 VAAR 852.212-70 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.

[] 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.

[] 852.233–70, Protest Content/Alternative Dispute Resolution.

[] 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.

[] 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)

C.5 VAAR 852.219-74 LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—

MONITORING AND COMPLIANCE (JUL 2018)

(a) This solicitation includes VAAR 852.219-10 VA Notice of Total Service- Disabled Veteran- Owned Small Business Set-Aside.

(b) Accordingly, any contract resulting from this solicitation is subject to the limitation on subcontracting requirements in 13 CFR 125.6, or the limitations on subcontracting requirements in the FAR clause, as applicable. The Contractor is advised that in performing contract administration functions, the Contracting Officer 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.

(c) 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 Contracting Officer in assessing the Contractor for compliance are protected to ensure information or data is not improperly disclosed or other impropriety occurs.

(d) 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 Contracting Officer to assess the Contractor's compliance with the limitations on subcontracting or percentage of work performance requirement.

(End of Clause)

C.6 VAAR 852.242-71 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER (OCT

2020)

The Contracting Officer reserves the right to designate an Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO) for the purpose of performing certain tasks/duties in the administration of the contract.

Such designation will be in writing through an ACO Letter of Delegation and will identify the responsibilities and limitations of the ACO.