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36C25724Q0829

GENERAL INFORMATION

SET-ASIDE

Network Contracting Office 17

5441 Babcock Road Ste. 302 San Antonio TX 78240

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contract Specialist Janice Malbon janice.malbon@va.gov

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

Central Texas Veterans HCS

1901 Veterans Memorial Dr.

Temple TX

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

AGENCY’S URL

URL DESCRIPTION

AGENCY CONTACT’S EMAIL ADDRESS

EMAIL DESCRIPTION

DESCRIPTION

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice Large and Small Bone Surgery Power System Equipment

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice

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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

674-24-4-3484-0135 36C25724Q0829 08-2 -2024 Janice Malbon 210-694-6319 09-02-2024 12:00pm

CDT

36C257 Department Of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 17 5441 Babcock Road Ste. 302 San Antonio TX 78240 X 339112 1000 Employees N/A X Department of Veterans Affairs Central Texas Veterans HCS 1901 Veterans Memorial Dr.

Temple TX 76504-7451 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 Vendor to supply Large and Small Bone Surgery Power System Equipment per statement of work.

Base 3 Option Years POP 09/17/2024-09/16/2028 Base 09/17/2024-09/16/2025

OY1 09/17/2025-09/16/2026

OY2 09/17/2026-09/16/2027

OY3 09/17/2027-09/16/2028

Complete packages must be submitted by the due date and time listed or will be at risk of not being included in evaluations.

For instructions to Offerors see page . For Evaluation Factors see page See CONTINUATION Page 674-3640160-3484-820200-3131 010044175 X X Francisco Mendoza Contracting Officer Page 1 of Table of Contents

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 Network Contracting Office 17

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:

3. INVOICES: Invoices shall be submitted in arrears:

4. GOVERNMENT INVOICE ADDRESS: All Invoices from the contractor shall be submitted electronically in accordance with VAAR Clause 852.232-72 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests.

Tungsten Network located at:

http://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS: The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the Solicitation numbered and dated as follows:

B.2 STATEMENT OF WORK

Large and Small Bone Surgery Power System

1. BACKGROUND

Olin E. Teague (674) needs ten (10) Large and eight (8) Small Bone power system sets for small and large bone surgeries with extended warranties to cover the contract period.

2. PERFORMANCE PERIOD

The contractor shall complete the work required under SOW within 60 Days or less from the date of award unless otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer (CO). If the contractor proposes an earlier completion date, and the government accepts the contractor’s proposal, the contractor’s proposed completion date shall prevail. Work at the Government site shall not take place on Federal holidays or weekends unless directed by the CO or otherwise outlined in this SOW.

3. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE / DELIVERY

Olin E. Teague Medical Center Central Texas Veterans HCS 1901 Veterans Memorial Drive Temple, Texas 76504 POC: Mark Couture, DPM; mark.couture@va.gov

4. SCOPE

Vendor shall deliver ten (10) Large and eight (8) Small Bone power system sets to 1901 Veterans Memorial Drive.

5. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to provide small, lightweight, well-balanced small and large bone power sets with versatility for wire angling that can be manipulated during procedures without having to pause the procedure or wire removal. A large contact surface coverage to prevent the effects of overheating. Small yet durable instrument to allow for a minimum number of trays requirements. Must be cordless and FDA-approved. Individual sterilization of each battery or battery pack is required to minimize or pause during long procedures. All equipment is to be serviced, repaired, and/or replaced within 24 hours. A warranty is needed to cover the entire contract period for all equipment that is not disposable or otherwise determined unwarrantable due to maintenance or services that are included in the contract. Types of equipment needed include but are not limited to:

MINI-DRIVERS

DRILLS

SAGITTAL SAWS

OSCILLATING SAWS

RECIPROCATING SAWS

WIRE DRIVERS

CONTAINERS/TRAYS FOR SMALL AND LARGE BONE SET

BATTERIES WITH CHARGING STATION OR EQUIVALENT AND OTHER ACCESSORIES AS REQUIRED

VARIOUS ATTACHMENTS FOR SMALL AND LARGE BONE SETS INCLUDING BLADES OF VARIOUS SIZES

6. SECURITY:

The C&A requirements do not apply, Security Accreditation Package is not required.

B.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

MICROFREE MINI-DRIVER

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 09-17-2024 POP End: 09-16-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 339112 - Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6515 - Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies Warranty Included

1/4 INCH 6.5MM POWERPRO 1/4 INCH CHUCK ATTACHMENT

POP Begin: 09-17-2024 POP End: 09-16-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 339112 - Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing

MICROFREE MEDIUM SPEED DRILL

POP Begin: 09-17-2024 POP End: 09-16-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 339112 - Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing

MICROFREE SAGITTAL SAW

POP Begin: 09-17-2024 POP End: 09-16-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 339112 - Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing

MICROFREE OSCILLATING SAW

POP Begin: 09-17-2024 POP End: 09-16-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 339112 - Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing

MICROFREE RECIPROCATING SAW

POP Begin: 09-17-2024 POP End: 09-16-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 339112 - Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing

MICROFREE WIRE DRIVER

POP Begin: 09-17-2024 POP End: 09-16-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 339112 - Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing

BUR GUARD, MEDIUM

POP Begin: 09-17-2024 POP End: 09-16-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 339112 - Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing

0.6-2.0 mm Double Trigger Wire Driver Attachment

POP Begin: 09-17-2024 POP End: 09-16-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 339112 - Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing

2.0-3.2 mm Double Trigger Pin Driver Attachment

POP Begin: 09-17-2024 POP End: 09-16-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 339112 - Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing

POWERPRO SMALL AO ATTACHMENT

POP Begin: 09-17-2024 POP End: 09-16-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 339112 - Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing

5/32 INCH 4.0MM POWERPRO 5/32 INCH CHUCK ATTACHMENT

POP Begin: 09-17-2024 POP End: 09-16-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 339112 - Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing

3/4-SIZE RIGID CONTAINER

POP Begin: 09-17-2024 POP End: 09-16-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 339112 - Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing

1/2-SIZE INNER TRAY, SMALL BONE SET

POP Begin: 09-17-2024 POP End: 09-16-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 339112 - Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing

50 1/2-SIZE INNER TRAY, DRILL SET

POP Begin: 09-17-2024 POP End: 09-16-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 339112 - Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing

SMALL LITHIUM BATTERY

POP Begin: 09-17-2024 POP End: 09-16-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 339112 - Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing

SMALL BONE LITHIUM POWER UNIT

POP Begin: 09-17-2024 POP End: 09-16-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 339112 - Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing

LITHIUM BATTERY CHARGER

POP Begin: 09-17-2024 POP End: 09-16-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 339112 - Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing

TITAN DUAL TRIGGER BATTERY HANDPIECE

POP Begin: 09-17-2024 POP End: 09-16-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 339112 - Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing

TITAN PRIMECUT+ OSCILLATING SAW BATTERY HANDPIECE

POP Begin: 09-17-2024 POP End: 09-16-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 339112 - Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing

TITAN RECIPROCATING SAW BATTERY HANDPIECE

POP Begin: 09-17-2024 POP End: 09-16-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 339112 - Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing

DRILL/REAM ATTACHMENT, ZIMMER/HUDSON

POP Begin: 09-17-2024 POP End: 09-16-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 339112 - Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing

POWERPRO SMALL AO ATTACHMENT

POP Begin: 09-17-2024 POP End: 09-16-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 339112 - Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing

1/4 INCH 6.5MM POWERPRO 1/4 INCH CHUCK ATTACHMENT

POP Begin: 09-17-2024 POP End: 09-16-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 339112 - Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing

0.6-2.0 mm Double Trigger Wire Driver Attachment

POP Begin: 09-17-2024 POP End: 09-16-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 339112 - Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing

2.0-3.2 mm Double Trigger Pin Driver Attachment

POP Begin: 09-17-2024 POP End: 09-16-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 339112 - Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing

3/4-SIZE RIGID CONTAINER

POP Begin: 09-17-2024 POP End: 09-16-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 339112 - Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing

50 3/4-SIZE INNER TRAY, FULL SET

POP Begin: 09-17-2024 POP End: 09-16-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 339112 - Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing

LITHIUM BATTERY CHARGER

POP Begin: 09-17-2024 POP End: 09-16-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 339112 - Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing

LARGE LITHIUM BATTERY

POP Begin: 09-17-2024 POP End: 09-16-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 339112 - Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing

POWERPRO 5:1 HIGH TORQUE CHUCK ATTACHMENT, 1/4 IN.

POP Begin: 09-17-2024 POP End: 09-16-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 339112 - Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing

MCLASS OSCILLATING SAW BLADE 19MM x 1.27MM (0.050 INCH) X 105MM

POP Begin: 09-17-2024 POP End: 09-16-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 339112 - Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing

MCLASS OSCILLATING SAW BLADE 13MM x 1.27MM (0.050 INCH X 90MM

POP Begin: 09-17-2024 POP End: 09-16-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 339112 - Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing

RECIPROCATOR BLADE 12.5 X 73.5 X 0.8MM

POP Begin: 09-17-2024 POP End: 09-16-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 339112 - Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing

5.5 X 18.5 X 0.4MM MICRO SAGITTAL BLADE, FINE

POP Begin: 09-17-2024 POP End: 09-16-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 339112 - Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing

9.5 X 25.5 X 0.4MM MICRO SGITTAL BLADE, COARSE

POP Begin: 09-17-2024 POP End: 09-16-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 339112 - Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing

9.5 X 25.5 X 0.4MM ACL BLADE, FINE

POP Begin: 09-17-2024 POP End: 09-16-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 339112 - Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing

OVAL BUR, MEDIUM, 4 X 8 MM

POP Begin: 09-17-2024 POP End: 09-16-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 339112 - Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing

Warranty15-45m MicroFree Lithium Battery (warranty price for 45 months, volume)

POP Begin: 09-17-2024 POP End: 09-16-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 339112 - Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing

Warranty15-45m Small Lithium Battery, 13.2 Volt (warranty price for 45 months, volume)

POP Begin: 09-17-2024 POP End: 09-16-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 339112 - Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing

Large Lithium Battery, 13.2 Volt (warranty price for 45 months, volume)

POP Begin: 09-17-2024 POP End: 09-16-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 339112 - Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing

Extended Warranty Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 09-17-2025 POP End: 09-16-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 339112 - Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing

Extended Warranty

Extended Warranty Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 09-17-2026 POP End: 09-16-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 339112 - Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing

Extended Warranty Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 09-17-2027 POP End: 09-16-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 339112 - Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing

B.4 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

Central Texas Veterans Health Care System 1901 Veterans Memorial Dr.

Temple, TX 76504 7451

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800-423-2111 ext 56033 jessie.bell@va.gov

Central Texas Veterans Health Care System 1901 Veterans Memorial Dr.

Temple, TX 76504 7451

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SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

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

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

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

(End of Clause)

C.2 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (MAY 2024)

(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 products and commercial services:

(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 Covered Entities (DEC 2023) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115–91).

(3) 52.204–25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (NOV 2021) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115–232).

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

(5) 52.232–40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (MAR 2023) (31 U.S.C. 3903 and 10 U.S.C. 3801).

(6) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (AUG 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).

(7) 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 products and commercial services:

[X] (1) 52.203–6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (JUN 2020), with Alternate I (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 4655).

[] (2) 52.203–13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (NOV 2021) (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.)

[] (4) 52.203–17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (NOV 2023) (41 U.S.C. 4712); this clause does not apply to contracts of DoD, NASA, the Coast Guard, or applicable elements of the intelligence community—see FAR 3.900(a).

[X] (5) 52.204–10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (JUN 2020) (Pub. L. 109–282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

[] (6) [Reserved] [] (7) 52.204–14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (OCT 2016) (Pub. L. 111–117, section 743 of Div. C).

[] (8) 52.204–15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (OCT 2016) (Pub. L. 111–117, section 743 of Div. C).

[X] (9) 52.204–27, Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (JUN 2023) (Section 102 of Division R of Pub. L. 117–328).

[] (10) 52.204–28, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders—Federal Supply Schedules, Governmentwide Acquisition Contracts, and Multi-Agency Contracts. (DEC 2023) (Pub. L. 115–390, title II).

[X] (11)(i) 52.204–30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders— Prohibition. (DEC 2023) (Pub. L. 115–390, title II).

[] (ii) Alternate I (DEC 2023) of 52.204–30.

[X] (12) 52.209–6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (NOV 2021) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

[X] (13) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (OCT 2018) (41 U.S.C. 2313).

[] (14) [Reserved] [] (15) 52.219–3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

[X] (16) 52.219–4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (OCT 2022) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

[] (17) [Reserved] [] (18)(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.

[] (19)(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.

[X] (20) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (FEB 2024) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

[] (21)(i) 52.219–9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (SEP 2023) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)).

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

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

[] (iv) Alternate III (JUN 2020) of 52.219–9.

[] (v) Alternate IV (SEP 2023) of 52.219–9.

[] (22)(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.

[X] (23) 52.219–14, Limitations on Subcontracting (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C. 657s).

[X] (24) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages—Subcontracting Plan (SEP 2021) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

[] (25) 52.219–27, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Concerns Eligible Under the SDVOSB Program (FEB 2024) (15 U.S.C. 657f).

[X] (26) (i) 52.219–28, Post-Award Small Business Program Representation (FEB 2024) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).

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

[] (27) 52.219–29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business Concerns (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

[] (28) 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 (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

[] (29) 52.219-32, Orders Issued Directly Under Small Business Reserves (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

[] (30) 52.219–33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (SEP 2021) (15 U.S.C. 657s).

[] (31) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (JUN 2003) (E.O. 11755).

[X] (32) 52.222–19, Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (FEB 2024) (E.O. 13126).

[X] (33) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015).

[X] (34)(i) 52.222–26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016) (E.O. 11246).

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

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

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

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

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

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

[X] (38) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (DEC 2010) (E.O. 13496).

[X] (39)(i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (NOV 2021) (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).

[] (40) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (MAY 2022). (E. O. 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial products or commercial services as prescribed in FAR 22.1803.)

[] (41)(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.)

[] (42) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (MAY 2024) (42 U.S.C. 7671, et seq.).

[] (43) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (MAY 2024) (42 U.S.C. 7671, et seq.).

[] (44) 52.223-20, Aerosols. (MAY 2024) (42 U.S.C. 7671, et seq.).

[] (45) 52.223-21, Foams (MAY 2024). (42 U.S.C. 7671, et seq.).

[] (46) 52.223-23, Sustainable Products and Services (MAY 2024) (E.O. 14057, 7 U.S.C. 8102, 42 U.S.C. 6962, 42 U.S.C. 8259b, and 42 U.S.C. 7671I).

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

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

[] (48)(i) 52.225-1, Buy American—Supplies (OCT 2022) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).

[] (ii) Alternate I (OCT 2022) of 52.225-1.

[] (49)(i) 52.225-3, Buy American—Free Trade Agreements—Israeli Trade Act (NOV 2023) (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), Public Law 103-182, 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, 110-138, 112-41, 112-42, and 112-43.

[] (ii) Alternate I [Reserved].

[] (iii) Alternate II (DEC 2022) of 52.225-3.

[] (iv) Alternate III (FEB 2024) of 52.225-3.

[] (v) Alternate IV (OCT 2022) of 52.225-3.

[X] (50) 52.225–5, Trade Agreements (NOV 2023) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note [X] (51) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (FEB 2021) (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. Subtitle A, Part V, Subpart G 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).

[X] (55) 52.226-8, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (MAY 2024) (E.O. 13513) [X] (56) 52.229–12, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (FEB 2021).

[] (57) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 3805).

[] (58) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 3805).

[X] (59) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management (OCT 2018) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

[] (60) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Other than System for Award Management (JUL 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

[] (61) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (MAY 2014) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

[] (62) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (AUG 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

[X] (63) 52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (JAN 2017)(15 U.S.C. 637(d)(13)).

[] (64)(i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (NOV 2021) (46 U.S.C. 55305 and 10 U.S.C. 2631).

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

[] (iii) Alternate II (NOV 2021) 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 products and commercial services:

[] (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 for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (JAN 2022).

[] (8) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2022) (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 products or commercial services. 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 (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C. 3509).

(ii) 52.203–17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (NOV 2023) (41 U.S.C. 4712).

(iii) 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)).

(iv) 52.204–23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab Covered Entities (DEC 2023) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115–91).

(v) 52.204–25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (NOV 2021) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115–232).

(vi) 52.204–27, Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (JUN 2023) (Section 102 of Division R of Pub. L. 117–328).

(vii) (A) 52.204–30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders— Prohibition. (DEC 2023) (Pub. L. 115–390, title II).

(B) Alternate I (DEC 2023) of 52.204–30.

(viii) 52.219–8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (FEB 2024) (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.

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

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

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

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

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

(xiv) 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.

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

(xvi)(A) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (NOV 2021) (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).

(xvii) 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).

(xviii) 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).

(xix) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (MAY 2022) (E. O. 12989).

(xx) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (JAN 2022).

(xxi) 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2022) (E.O. 13706).

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

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

(xxiii) 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. Subtitle A, Part V, Subpart G Note).

(xxiv) 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.

(xxv) 52.232–40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (MAR 2023) (31 U.S.C. 3903 and 10 U.S.C. 3801). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (c) of 52.232–40.

(xxvi) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (NOV 2021) (46 U.S.C. 55305 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 products and commercial services a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations.

(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 of contract expiration; 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 four (4) years.

(End of Clause)

C.5 52.225-5 TRADE AGREEMENTS (NOV 2023)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause.

"Caribbean Basin country end product"—

(1) Means an article that— (i)(A) Is wholly the growth, product, or manufacture of a Caribbean Basin country; or

(B) In the case of an article that consists in whole or in part of materials from another country, has been substantially transformed in a Caribbean Basin country into a new and different article of commerce with a name, character, or use distinct from that of the article or articles from which it was transformed; and

(ii) Is not excluded from duty-free treatment for Caribbean countries under 19 U.S.C. 2703(b).

(A) For this reason, the following articles are not Caribbean Basin country end products:

(1) Tuna, prepared or preserved in any manner in airtight containers;

(2) Petroleum, or any product derived from petroleum;

(3) Watches and watch parts (including cases, bracelets, and straps) of whatever type including, but not limited to, mechanical, quartz digital, or quartz analog, if such watches or watch parts contain any material that is the product of any country to which the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) column 2 rates of duty apply (i.e., Afghanistan, Cuba, Laos, North Korea, and Vietnam); and

(4) Certain of the following: textiles and apparel articles; footwear, handbags, luggage, flat goods, work gloves, and leather wearing apparel; or handloomed,…