36C25724Q0025 - SOLICITATION.pdf

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. UEI: EFT:

PHONE: FAX:

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

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

SEE ADDENDUM

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION (REV. NOV 2021)

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

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

STANDARD FORM 1449

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

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

756-24-1-045-0003

36C25724Q0025 10-05-2023

Dayna Cantu 512-922-0142 10-12-2023

1:00PM CDT

36C257 Department Of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 17 Regional Procurement Office West (RPO-W) 5441 Babcock Road Ste. 302 San Antonio TX 78240

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811210

$34 Million

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36C756

Department of Veterans Affairs El Paso VA Health Care System

BIOMED

5001 N Piedras El Paso TX 79930

36C257

Department Of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 17

5441 Babcock Road Ste. 302 San Antonio TX 78240

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

The contractor shall provide a full-service quote for Medrad Injectors Service Maintenance Agreement in accordance with the Statement of Work and the terms and conditions contained herein.

See CONTINUATION Page

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Shannon Hodgson Contracting Officer

36C25724Q0025

Table of Contents

SECTION A

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

COMMERCIAL SERVICES

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

B.2 STATEMENT OF WORK

B.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

B.4 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

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

AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (DEC 2022)

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

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

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

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

C.6 VAAR 852.219-73 VA NOTICE OF TOTAL SET-ASIDE FOR CERTIFIED SERVICE-

DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES (JAN 2023) (DEVIATION)

C.7 VAAR 852.219-75 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION (JAN 2023)

(DEVIATION)

C.8 VAAR 852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS (NOV

2018)

C.9 VAAR 852.242-71 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER (OCT 2020)

C.10 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT

STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (JUN 2023)

SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS

SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

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

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (MAR 2023)

E.2 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB

1998)

E.3 52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS

AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)

E.4 52.212-2 EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL

SERVICES (NOV 2021)

E.5 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS—COMMERCIAL

PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (DEC 2022)

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: Name:____________________________________________

Address: __________________________________________

City/State/Zip: _____________________________________

POC Name: _______________________________________

POC Phone: _______________________________________

POC Email: _______________________________________

SAM UEI: ________________________________________

TIN: _____________________________________________

b. GOVERNMENT: Contracting Officer 36C257

Shannon Hodgson Shannon.Hodgson@va.gov Department of Veterans Affairs NCO 17 North Texas Healthcare System Regional Procurement Office West (RPO-W) 124 E. Hwy 67, Suite 100 Duncanville, TX 75137

Contract Specialist 36C257 Dayna Cantu Dayna.Cantu@va.gov Department of Veterans Affairs NCO 17 Contracting Office Regional Procurement Office West (RPO-W) 5441 Babcock Road Ste. 302 San Antonio, TX 78240

Point of Contact (POC) 36C756 Martinez, Yujean Yujean.Martinez@va.gov Department of Veterans Affairs 5001 N Piedras El Paso, TX 79930

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] Monthly

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.

See page 1 Block 18a.

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

AMENDMENT NO DATE

B.2 STATEMENT OF WORK

EL PASO VA MEDRAD INJECTORS STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

Scope of work: The El Paso VA Medical Center Biomed Section is seeking to initiate a new Base + 4 Option Year, full-service contract for Medrad injector equipment. This service contract will include unlimited repairs, parts, software updates, associated devices, unlimited labor/travel, and perform preventative maintenance in accordance with manufacturer recommendations.

Period of Performance:

BASE YEAR: 11/01/2023 – 10/31/2024

OPTION YEAR 1: 11/01/2024 – 10/31/2025

OPTION YEAR 2: 11/01/2025 – 10/31/2026

OPTION YEAR 3: 11/01/2026 – 10/31/2027

OPTION YEAR 4: 11/01/2027 – 10/31/2028

I. EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION:

NAME/DESCRIPTION OF EQUIPMENT – Injector, Contrast Media MANUFACTURER – Medrad MODEL – Stellant D CT Injection System

SERIAL NUMBER - 100408

EQUIPMENT I.D. NUMBER - 8769

ACQUISITION DATE – Feb 15, 2006

LOCATION – D268

NAME/DESCRIPTION OF EQUIPMENT Injector, Contrast Media MANUFACTURER- Medrad MODEL – Spectris Solaris

SERIAL NUMBER - 44466

EQUIPMENT I.D. NUMBER - 13092

ACQUISITION DATE – June 17, 2009

LOCATION – C216-1

II. CONFORMANCE STANDARDS:

A. The Contractor shall ensure that the equipment functions in conformance with the latest published edition of the applicable standards, such as: NFPA-99, UL, OSHA, JCAHO, VA, etc.

and the “Manufacturer's Performance Standards/ specifications” as used when the equipment was originally procured and that any upgrades/updates will meet or exceed the stated standards/specifications.

B. The Contractor must comply with the Privacy Act of 1974 and the agency rules and regulations issued under the Act.

C. The Contractor must comply with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and the agency rules and regulations issued under the Act surrounding access, protection and confidentiality of personal health information and individually identifiable information.

D. The Certification and Accreditation (C&A) requirements do not apply, and a Security Accreditation Package is not required.

III. HOURS OF COVERAGE:

A. Vendor will provide telephone support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

B. Vendor will provide unscheduled maintenance Mondays - Fridays, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM local site time, excluding Federal Holidays.

C. Vendor will provide planned maintenance scheduled at a mutually agreeable time Mondays - Fridays, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM local site time, excluding Federal Holidays.

D. POC or designated alternate shall provide reasonable access to the equipment, reasonable working space, and a reasonable safe, hazard-free operating environment for contractor’s employees and representatives providing services hereunder during hours of coverage.

E. Federal Holidays observed by the ELPVAHCS are:

New Years' Day Labor Day Martin Luther King Day Columbus Day Presidents' Day Veterans' Day Memorial Day Thanksgiving Day Juneteenth

Independence Day Christmas Day Memorial Day Thanksgiving Christmas Day

IV. UNSCHEDULED MAINTENANCE (Repair Service):

A. The Contractor shall maintain the equipment in accordance with Medrad and OEM recommended frequencies and hardware specifications as set forth in the Medrad service manuals. Vendor will make reasonable efforts to provide on-site support within twenty-four hours, during covered days, upon notification by Customer.

C. The CO or POC has the authority to approve/request a service call from the Contractor.

D. Coverage includes on-site support, service parts, hardware updates, software, software updates, labor, and travel.

E. The Contractor will provide telephone support per Section C, IV, Hours of Coverage.

F. When the Contractor leaves on-site location where maintenance services are being performed, the site shall be left in a clean, neat, and orderly condition ensuring the hospital/clinic staff and patients are not subjected to any safety hazards, including but not limited to expose wiring, open circuit panels, or tripping hazards.

G. The POC will be informed personally or in writing of the equipment status prior to the Contractor leaving the work site.

H. The Contractor is not responsible for the maintenance of equipment listed when damage resulted from act of God or when services from other than the Contractor’s personnel have been performed. The Contractor is not responsible for the maintenance of equipment listed when damage results from Government neglect, misuse, abuse, liquid spills, unauthorized attachments, or alterations to factory settings of the unit.

V. SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE:

A. The Contractor shall perform PM/Calibration Services to ensure that equipment listed in the schedule performs in accordance with Section C, III, Conformance Standards. Such maintenance will be performed at mutually agreed times during PM Coverage Hours. All exceptions to the PM schedule shall be arranged and approved in advance with the POC.

B. The Contractor shall provide and utilize procedures and checklists with worksheet originals indicating work performed and actual values obtained (as applicable). Any charges for parts, services, manuals, tools, software, or travel required to successfully complete scheduled PM/Calibration are included within this contract, unless specifically stated in writing.

C. The contractor shall provide written description of Preventive Maintenance Inspections (PMI). This description shall include an itemized list of the procedures performed. PM services shall include, but need not be limited to, the following:

1. Cleaning of equipment.

2. Calibrating and lubricating the equipment.

3. Performing remedial maintenance of non-emergent nature.

4. Testing and replacing faulty and worn parts and/or parts likely to become faulty, fail or become worn.

5. Inspecting and replacing where indicated, electrical wiring and cables for wear and fraying.

6. Inspecting and replacing, where indicated, all mechanical components.

7. Returning the equipment to the operating condition.

8. Providing documentation of services performed.

VI. PARTS:

A. The Contractor has ready access, no more than three (3) business days, to all parts, including unique and/or high mortality replacement parts. Contractor is not responsible for delays beyond the contractor’s reasonable control.

B. The contract shall include all parts except, if applicable, those parts specifically listed as being excluded. The contractor shall use new or rebuilt parts which meet or exceed OEM standards for equivalent quality and reliability as a new part. Used parts or those removed from another system shall not be installed without specific approval by the CO or the POC.

C. The contractor shall not modify the system to facilitate replacement parts that are not identical to the part being replaced unless such modification was developed, approved and released by the

OEM.

D. The following items are excluded from coverage: user-replaceable expendable parts/supplies and parts replaced for cosmetic reasons. Pulse Oximetry sensors will be limited to one direct exchange at no cost per contract year. The Contractor shall also list any additional excluded parts under the service contract.

E. Any hardware, such as a hard drive, which contained patient information, must be sanitized in accordance with National Security Agency standards by ELPVAHCS staff prior to being removed from the ELPVAHCS.

VII. SERVICE MANUALS/TOOLS/EQUIPMENT:

A. The ELPVAHCS shall not provide tools, (test) equipment, service manuals, or service diagnostic software to the contractor. Contractor shall obtain, have on file, and make available to its FSE all operational and technical documentation (such as operational and service manuals, schematics, and parts list) which are necessary to meet the performance requirements of this contract.

B. Contractor shall provide the POC two (2) copies of all documentation that pertains to any hardware, software, or firmware upgrade or repair.

IX. DOCUMENTATION/REPORTS:

The documentation shall include detailed descriptions of the maintenance procedures performed, including replaced parts. In addition, each ESR must, at a minimum, document the following data legibly and in complete detail:

A. Name of contractor and contract number.

B. Name of FSE who performed services.

C. Contractor service ESR number/log number.

D. Description of problem reported by POC.

E. Identification of equipment serviced.

F. Itemized description of service performed, with parts and part numbers.

G. Itemized costs of any approved billable parts and services, if applicable.

X. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS:

The Contractor shall report his arrival in person or by telephone to Biomedical Engineering.

When the service is completed, the FSE shall document services rendered on a legible ESR(s).

The FSE shall check out with Biomedical Engineering and submit the ESR(s) to the POC. If the POC is unavailable, a copy of the ESR will be sent to the POC after the work for review.

XI. ADDITIONAL CHARGES:

Additional charges must be approved by the POC before service is started. There will be no additional charge for time spent at the site (during, or after the normal hours of coverage) for delivery of parts.

XII. REPORTING REQUIRED SERVICES BEYOND THE CONTRACT SCOPE:

The Contractor shall immediately, but no later than 24 (twenty-four) consecutive hours after discovery, notify the CO and POC (in writing) of the existence or the development of any defects in, or repairs required, to the scheduled equipment which the Contractor considers he/she is not responsible for under the terms of the contract. The Contractor shall furnish the CO and POC with a written estimate of the cost to make necessary repairs.

XIII. CONDITION OF EQUIPMENT:

The Contractor accepts responsibility for the equipment described in "as is" condition. Failure to inspect the equipment prior to contract award will not relieve the Contractor from performance of the requirements of this contract.

XIV. COMPETENCY OF PERSONNEL SERVICING EQUIPMENT:

A. Contractor must have an established business with an office and full-time staff. The staff includes a "fully qualified" FSE and a "fully qualified" FSE who will serve as the backup.

B. "Fully Qualified" is based upon training and on experience in the field. For training, the FSE(s) has successfully completed an OEM certified training program for the equipment identified in Part I of this section.

C. The FSEs shall be authorized by the Contractor to perform the maintenance services. All work shall be performed by "Fully Qualified" competent FSEs. The CO may authenticate the training requirements, request training certificates, or credentials from the Contractor at any time for any personnel who are servicing any ELPVAHCS equipment. The CO specifically reserves the right to reject any of the Contractor's personnel and refuse them permission to work on the ELPVAHCS equipment.

D. If subcontractor(s) are used, they must be approved by the CO; the Contractor shall submit any proposed change in subcontractor(s) to the CO for approval/disapproval.

XV. TEST EQUIPMENT:

A. The Contractor shall provide the ELPVAHCS, upon request, a copy of the current calibration certification of all test equipment which is to be used by the Contractor on ELPVAHCS's equipment when requested by the ELPVAHCS. Test equipment calibration shall be traceable to a national standard.

B. The Contractor must present any removable media (i.e., USB or DVD/CD device) required for performing the work to Biomed to be scanned with an anti-virus program running current virus definitions.

XVI. IDENTIFICATION, PARKING, SMOKING, AND VA REGULATIONS:

The Contractor's FSEs shall wear visible identification at all times while in the building of the ELPVAHCS. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to park in the appropriate designated parking areas. The ELPVAHCS will not invalidate or make reimbursement for parking violations of the Contractor under any conditions. Smoking is prohibited inside any buildings at the ELPVAHCS. Possession of weapons is prohibited. Enclosed containers, including tool kits, shall be subject to search. Violations of VA regulations may result in citation answerable in the United States (Federal) District Court, not a local district, state, or municipal court.

XV. VHA PRIVACY AWARENESS

If Applicable:

Pursuant to the Veteran Health Administration (VHA) Privacy principles and practices, Contractors shall comply with VA’s privacy, policies, and legal requirements found in this link: https://www.va.gov/privacy-policy/

The contractor must contact the education program manager at 915-564-6100 ext. 7600 and will be required to take the following Records and Privacy Training to meet the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Privacy Rule as determined by VHA, and the VA’s Privacy Training Monitoring SOP:

a.VA 10176 – VA Privacy and Information Security Awareness Training and Rules of Behavior

b. VA 3873736- Basic Record Management.

c.VA 10203 – Privacy and HIPAA Focused Training d.VA 3185966 – VHA Mandatory Training for Trainees e.VA 3192008 – VHA Mandatory Training for Trainees – Refresher

NARA RECORDS MANAGMENT

1. Contractor shall comply with all applicable records management laws and regulations, as well as National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) records policies, including but not limited to the Federal Records Act (44 U.S.C. chs. 21, 29, 31, 33), NARA regulations at 36 CFR Chapter XII Subchapter B, and those policies associated with the safeguarding of records covered by the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a). These policies include the preservation of all records, regardless of form or characteristics, mode of transmission, or state of completion.

2. In accordance with 36 CFR 1222.32, all data created for Government use and delivered to, or falling under the legal control of, the Government are Federal records subject to the provisions of 44 U.S.C. chapters 21, 29, 31, and 33, the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. 552), as amended, and the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended and must be managed and scheduled for disposition only as permitted by statute or regulation.

3. In accordance with 36 CFR 1222.32, Contractor shall maintain all records created for Government use or created in the course of performing the contract and/or delivered to, or under the legal control of the Government and must be managed in accordance with Federal law.

Electronic records and associated metadata must be accompanied by sufficient technical documentation to permit understanding and use of the records and data.

4. El Paso Veteran Affairs Health Care System (EPVAHCS) and its contractors are responsible for preventing the alienation or unauthorized destruction of records, including all forms of mutilation. Records may not be removed from the legal custody of EPVAHCS or destroyed except for in accordance with the provisions of the agency records schedules and with the written concurrence of the Head of the Contracting Activity. Willful and unlawful destruction, damage or alienation of Federal records is subject to the fines and penalties imposed by 18 U.S.C. 2701.

In the event of any unlawful or accidental removal, defacing, alteration, or destruction of records, Contractor must report to EPVAHCS. The agency must report promptly to NARA in accordance with 36 CFR 1230.

5. The Contractor shall immediately notify the appropriate Contracting Officer upon discovery of any inadvertent or unauthorized disclosures of information, data, documentary materials, records or equipment. Disclosure of non-public information is limited to authorized personnel with a need-to-know as described in the [contract vehicle]. The Contractor shall ensure that the appropriate personnel, administrative, technical, and physical safeguards are established to ensure the security and confidentiality of this information, data, documentary material, records and/or equipment is properly protected. The Contractor shall not remove material from Government facilities or systems, or facilities or systems operated or maintained on the Government’s behalf, without the express written permission of the Head of the Contracting Activity. When information, data, documentary material, records and/or equipment is no longer required, it shall be returned to EPVAHCS control, or the Contractor must hold it until otherwise directed. Items returned to the Government shall be hand carried, mailed, emailed, or securely electronically transmitted to the Contracting Officer or address prescribed in the [contract vehicle]. Destruction of records is EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED unless in accordance with Paragraph (4).

6. The 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, contracts.

The Contractor (and any sub-contractor) is required to abide by Government and EPVAHCS guidance for protecting sensitive, proprietary information, classified, and controlled unclassified information.

7. The Contractor shall only use Government IT equipment for purposes specifically tied to or authorized by the contract and in accordance with EPVAHCS policy.

8. The Contractor shall not create or maintain any records containing any non-public EPVAHCS information that are not specifically tied to or authorized by the contract.

9. The 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 from public disclosure by an exemption to the Freedom of Information Act.

10. The EPVAHCS owns the rights to all data and records produced as part of this contract. All deliverables under the contract are the property of the U.S. Government for which EPVAHCS shall have unlimited rights to use, dispose of, or disclose such data contained therein as it determines to be in the public interest. Any Contractor rights in the data or deliverables must be identified as required by FAR 52.227-11 through FAR 52.227-20.

11. Training. All Contractor employees assigned to this contract who create, work with, or otherwise handle records are required to take VHA-provided records management training, Talent Management System (TMS) Item #10176, Privacy and Information Security, Rules of Behavior. The Contractor is responsible for confirming training has been completed according to agency policies, including initial training and any annual or refresher training.

12. References. VHA Directive 6300(1) National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) records policies, including but not limited to the Federal Records Act (44 U.S.C. chs.

21, 29, 31, 33), NARA regulations at 36 CFR Chapter XII Subchapter B, and those policies associated with the safeguarding of records covered by the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a).

Security Statement. - The C&A requirements do not apply, and a Security Accreditation Package is not required.

B.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

ITEM

NUMBER

DESCRIPTION OF

SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

12.00 MO __________________ __________________

Preventive Service Maintenance Agreement for MEDRAD INJECTORS

MODEL – Stellant D CT Injection System, SERIAL NUMBER -100408

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 11-01-2023 POP End: 10-31-2024

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J065 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies

MODEL – Spectris Solaris, SERIAL NUMBER - 44466

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 11-01-2023 POP End: 10-31-2024

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance

MODEL – Stellant D CT Injection System, SERIAL NUMBER -100408

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 11-01-2024 POP End: 10-31-2025

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance

MODEL – Spectris Solaris, SERIAL NUMBER - 44466

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 11-01-2024 POP End: 10-31-2025

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance

MODEL – Stellant D CT Injection System, SERIAL NUMBER -100408

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 11-01-2025 POP End: 10-31-2026

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance

MODEL – Spectris Solaris, SERIAL NUMBER - 44466

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 11-01-2025 POP End: 10-31-2026

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance

MODEL – Stellant D CT Injection System, SERIAL NUMBER -100408

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 11-01-2026 POP End: 10-31-2027

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance

MODEL – Spectris Solaris, SERIAL NUMBER - 44466

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 11-01-2026 POP End: 10-31-2027

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance

MODEL – Stellant D CT Injection System, SERIAL NUMBER -100408

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 11-01-2027 POP End: 10-31-2028

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance

MODEL – Spectris Solaris, SERIAL NUMBER - 44466

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 11-01-2027 POP End: 10-31-2028

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance

GRAND TOTAL __________________

B.4 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

ITEM NUMBER QUANTITY DELIVERY DATE

0001-4002 SHIP TO: The Department of Veterans Affairs El Paso VA Health Care System 5001 N Piedras El Paso, TX 79930 United States

ALL SEE LIN

MARK

FOR:

Martinez, Yujean

(915) 564-6713 Yujean.Martinez@va.gov

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

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

AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (DEC 2022)

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

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

and

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

(b) Assignment. The Contractor or its assignee may assign its rights to receive payment due as a result of performance of this contract to a bank, trust company, or other financing institution, including any Federal lending agency in accordance with the Assignment of Claims Act (31 U.S.C. 3727). However, when a third party makes payment (e.g., use of the Governmentwide commercial purchase card), the Contractor may not assign its rights to receive payment under this contract.

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

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

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

(f) Excusable delays. The Contractor shall be liable for default unless nonperformance is caused by an occurrence beyond the reasonable control of the Contractor and without its fault or negligence such as, acts of God or the public enemy, acts of the Government in either its sovereign or contractual capacity, fires, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, strikes, unusually severe weather, and delays of common carriers. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing as soon as it is reasonably possible after the commencement of any excusable delay, setting forth the full particulars in connection therewith, shall remedy such occurrence with all reasonable dispatch, and shall promptly give written notice to the Contracting Officer of the cessation of such occurrence.

(g) Invoice.

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

(i) Name and address of the Contractor;

(ii) Invoice date and number;

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(i) Payment.—

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

(2) Prompt payment. The Government will make payment in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C. 3903) and prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR part 1315.

(3) Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). If the Government makes payment by EFT, see 52.212- 5(b) for the appropriate EFT clause.

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

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

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

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

(B) Affected contract number and delivery order number, if applicable;

(C) Affected line item or subline item, if applicable; and

(D) Contractor point of contact.

(ii) Provide a copy of the remittance and supporting documentation to the Contracting Officer.

(6) Interest.

(i) All amounts that become payable by the Contractor to the Government under this contract shall bear simple interest from the date due until paid unless paid within 30 days of becoming due. The interest rate shall be the interest rate established by the Secretary of the Treasury as provided in 41 U.S.C. 7109, which is applicable to the period in which the amount becomes due, as provided in (i)(6)(v) of this clause, and then at the rate applicable for each six-month period as fixed by the Secretary until the amount is paid.

(ii) The Government may issue a demand for payment to the Contractor upon finding a debt is due under the contract.

(iii) Final decisions. The Contracting Officer will issue a final decision as required by 33.211 if—

(A) The Contracting Officer and the Contractor are unable to reach agreement on the existence or amount of a debt within 30 days;

(B) The Contractor fails to liquidate a debt previously demanded by the Contracting Officer within the timeline specified in the demand for payment unless the amounts were not repaid because the Contractor has requested an installment payment agreement; or

(C) The Contractor requests a deferment of collection on a debt previously demanded by the Contracting Officer (see 32.607-2).

(iv) If a demand for payment was previously issued for the debt, the demand for payment included in the final decision shall identify the same due date as the original demand for payment.

(v) Amounts shall be due at the earliest of the following dates:

(A) The date fixed under this contract.

(B) The date of the first written demand for payment, including any demand for payment resulting from a default termination.

(vi) The interest charge shall be computed for the actual number of calendar days involved beginning on the due date and ending on—

(A) The date on which the designated office receives payment from the Contractor;

(B) The date of issuance of a Government check to the Contractor from which an amount otherwise payable has been withheld as a credit against the contract debt; or

(C) The date on which an amount withheld and applied to the contract debt would otherwise have become payable to the Contractor.

(vii) The interest charge made under this clause may be reduced under the procedures prescribed in FAR 32.608-2 in effect on the date of this contract.

(j) Risk of loss. Unless the contract specifically provides otherwise, risk of loss or damage to the supplies provided under this contract shall remain with the Contractor until, and shall pass to the Government upon:

(1) Delivery of the supplies to a carrier, if transportation is f.o.b. origin; or

(2) Delivery of the supplies to the Government at the destination specified in the contract, if transportation is f.o.b. destination.

(k) Taxes. The contract price includes all applicable Federal, State, and local taxes and duties.

(l) Termination for the Government's convenience. The Government reserves the right to terminate this contract, or any part hereof, for its sole convenience. In the event of such termination, the Contractor shall immediately stop all work hereunder and shall immediately cause any and all of its suppliers and subcontractors to cease work. Subject to the terms of this contract, the Contractor shall be paid a percentage of the contract price reflecting the percentage of the work performed prior to the notice of termination, plus reasonable charges the Contractor can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Government using its standard record keeping system, have resulted from the termination. The Contractor shall not be required to comply with the cost accounting standards or contract cost principles for this purpose. This paragraph does not give the Government any right to audit the Contractor's records. The Contractor shall not be paid for any work performed or costs incurred which reasonably could have been avoided.

(m) Termination for cause. The Government may terminate this contract, or any part hereof, for cause in the event of any default by the Contractor, or if the Contractor fails to comply with any contract terms and conditions, or fails to provide the Government, upon request, with adequate assurances of future performance. In the event of termination for cause, the Government shall not be liable to the Contractor for any amount for supplies or services not accepted, and the Contractor shall be liable to the Government for any and all rights and remedies provided by law.

If it is determined that the Government improperly terminated this contract for default, such termination shall be deemed a termination for convenience.

(n) Title. Unless specified elsewhere in this contract, title to items furnished under this contract shall pass to the Government upon acceptance, regardless of when or where the Government takes physical possession.

(o) Warranty. The Contractor warrants and implies that the items delivered hereunder are merchantable and fit for use for the particular purpose described in this contract.

(p) Limitation of liability. Except as otherwise provided by an express warranty, the Contractor will not be liable to the Government for consequential damages resulting from any defect or deficiencies in accepted items.

(q) Other compliances. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State and local laws, executive orders, rules and regulations applicable to its performance under this contract.

(r) Compliance with laws unique to Government contracts. The Contractor agrees to comply with 31 U.S.C. 1352 relating to limitations on the use of appropriated funds to influence certain Federal contracts; 18 U.S.C. 431 relating to officials not to benefit; 40 U.S.C. chapter 37, Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards; 41 U.S.C. chapter 87, Kickbacks; 41 U.S.C. 4712 and 10 U.S.C. 4701 relating to whistleblower protections; 49 U.S.C. 40118, Fly American; and 41 U.S.C. chapter 21 relating to procurement integrity.

(s) Order of precedence. Any inconsistencies in this solicitation or contract shall be resolved by giving precedence in the following order:

(1) The schedule of supplies/services.

(2) The Assignments, Disputes, Payments, Invoice, Other Compliances, Compliance with Laws Unique to Government Contracts, and Unauthorized Obligations paragraphs of this clause;

(3) The clause at 52.212-5.

(4) Addenda to this solicitation or contract, including any license agreements for computer software.

(5) Solicitation provisions if this is a solicitation.

(6) Other paragraphs of this clause.

(7) The Standard Form 1449.

(8) Other documents, exhibits, and attachments

(9) The specification.

(t) [Reserved]

(u) Unauthorized Obligations.

(1) Except as stated in paragraph (u)(2) of this clause, when any supply or service acquired under this contract is subject to any End User License Agreement (EULA), Terms of Service (TOS), or similar legal instrument or agreement, that includes any clause requiring the Government to indemnify the Contractor or any person or entity for damages, costs, fees, or any other loss or liability that would create an Anti-Deficiency Act violation (31 U.S.C. 1341), the following shall govern:

(i) Any such clause is unenforceable against the Government.

(ii) Neither the Government nor any Government authorized end user shall be deemed to have agreed to such clause by virtue of it appearing in the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement. If the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement is invoked through an “I agree” click box or other comparable mechanism (e.g., “click-wrap” or “browse-wrap” agreements), execution does not bind the Government or any Government authorized end user to such clause.

(iii) Any such clause is deemed to be stricken from the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement.

(2) Paragraph (u)(1) of this clause does not apply to indemnification by the Government that is expressly authorized by statute and specifically authorized under applicable agency regulations and procedures.

(v) Incorporation by reference. The Contractor’s representations and certifications, including those completed electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM), are incorporated by reference into the contract.

(End of Clause)

ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL

PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

Clauses that are incorporated by reference (by Citation Number, Title, and Date), have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available.

The following clauses are incorporated into 52.212-4 as an addendum to this contract:

C.2 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):

https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far https://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/

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

(End of Clause)

C.3 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 30 days of contract expiration.

(End of Clause)

C.4 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 30 days; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 60 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 five (5) years.

(End of Clause)

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

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

(End of Clause)

C.6 VAAR 852.219-73 VA NOTICE OF TOTAL SET-ASIDE FOR CERTIFIED

SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES (JAN 2023)

(DEVIATION)

(a) Definition. for the Department of Veterans Affairs, ‘‘Service-disabled Veteran-owned small business concern or SDVOSB’’:

(1) Means a small business concern—

(i) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned by one or more service-disabled Veterans or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more service-disabled Veterans or eligible surviving spouses (see VAAR 802.201, Surviving Spouse definition);

(ii) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more service-disabled Veterans (or eligible surviving spouses) or, in the case of a service-disabled Veteran with permanent and severe disability, the spouse or permanent caregiver of such Veteran;

(iii) The business meets Federal small business size standards for the applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code identified in the solicitation document;

(iv) The business has been certified for ownership and control pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127, 13 CFR 128, and is listed as certified in the SBA certification database at https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/; and

(v) The business agrees to comply with VAAR subpart 819.70 and Small Business Administration (SBA) regulations regarding small business size, government contracting, and the Veteran Small Business Certification Program at 13 CFR parts 121, 125, and 128.

(2) The term ‘‘Service-disabled Veteran’’ means a Veteran, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(2), with a disability that is service-connected, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(16).

(3) The term ‘‘small business concern’’ has the meaning given that term under section 3 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632).

(4) The term ‘‘small business concern owned and controlled by Veterans with service-connected disabilities’’ has the meaning given the term ‘‘small business concern owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans’’ under section 3(q)(2) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632(q)(2)).

(5) The term “SDVOSB participant” or certified SDVOSB means a small business that has been certified in the SBA Veteran Small Business Certification Program and listed in the SBA certification database (see 13 CFR 128.102).

(b) General. In order for a concern to submit an offer and be eligible for the award of an SDVOSB set-aside or sole source contract, the concern must qualify as a small business concern under the size standard corresponding to the NAICS code assigned to the contract and be listed as an SDVOSB participant in the SBA certification database as set forth in 13 CFR 128.

(1) Offers received from entities that are not certified SDVOSBs and listed in the SBA certification database at the time of offer shall not be considered.

(2) Any award resulting from this solicitation shall be made to a certified SDVOSB listed in the SBA certification database who is eligible at the time of submission of offer(s) and at the time of award.

(3) The requirements in this clause apply to any contract, order or subcontract where the firm receives a benefit or preference from its designation as an SDVOSB, including set-asides, sole source awards, and evaluation preferences.

(c) Representation. Pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127(e), only certified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database are considered eligible to receive award of a resulting contract.