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

SMALL BUSINESS

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BUSINESS

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

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(WOSB) ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

EDWOSB

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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

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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)

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STANDARD FORM 1449

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

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

36C25725Q0054 12-06-2024

Marcellus Jackson 210-986-3354 12-18-2024

12:00 CST

36C257

Department Of Veterans Affairs

Network Contracting Office 17

5441 Babcock Road Ste. 302

San Antonio TX 78240

X 100

X

561621

$25 Million

N/A

X

36C504

Amarillo VA Health Care System

Thomas E Creek VA Medical Center

6010 Amarillo Blvd West

Amarillo TX 79106

36C257

Network Contracting Office 17

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

Fire Alarm & Suppression System Services (AMA) in accordance with the Statement of Work.

Refer to Instructions to Offerors and Evaluation Factors on pages 29 through 35 for additional details.

This acquisition is in accordance with FAR Part 12 & Part 13.

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36C25725Q0054

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 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

B.3 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

B.4 STATEMENT OF WORK

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

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

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

STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS - COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL

SERVICES (NOV 2024)

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 852.204-70 PERSONAL IDENTITY VERIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR

PERSONNEL (MAY 2020)

C.7 VAAR 852.219-73 VA NOTICE OF TOTAL SET-ASIDE FOR CERTIFIED SERVICE-

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

C.8 VAAR 852.219-75 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION (JAN 2023)

(DEVIATION)

C.9 VAAR 852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS (NOV

2018)

C.10 VAAR 852.242-71 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER (OCT 2020)

SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS

SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

E.1 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

E.2 52.201-1 ACQUISITION 360: VOLUNTARY SURVEY (SEP 2023)

E.3 ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTION TO OFFERORS – COMMERICAL

PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

E.4 INSTRUCTION TO OFFERORS

E.5 52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS

AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)

E.6 52.204-29 FEDERAL ACQUISITION SUPPLY CHAIN SECURITY ACT ORDERS—

REPRESENTATION AND DISCLOSURES (DEC 2023)

E.7 52.212-2 EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL

SERVICES (NOV 2021)

E.8 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS—COMMERCIAL

PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (MAY 2024)

E.8 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

E.9 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

E.10 VAAR 852.233-70 PROTEST CONTENT/ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION

(OCT 2018)

E.11 VAAR 852.233-71 ALTERNATE PROTEST PROCEDURE (OCT 2018)

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

Network Contracting Office 17

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

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.

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:

AMENDMENT NO DATE

http://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp

B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

ITEM

NUMBER

DESCRIPTION OF

SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT

UNIT

PRICE AMOUNT

12.00 MO __________ __________

Annual Fire Alarm and Fire Suppression Testing Contract.

Period of performance 10.1.24 through 9.30.25.

Contract Period: Base

POP Begin: 01-01-2025

POP End: 12-31-2025

12.00 MO __________ ___________

Period of performance 10.1.24 through 9.30.25.

Contract Period: Option 1

POP Begin: 01-01-2026

POP End: 12-31-2026

Period of performance 10.1.24 through 9.30.25.

Contract Period: Option 2

POP Begin: 01-01-2027

POP End: 12-31-2027

Period of performance 10.1.24 through 9.30.25.

Contract Period: Option 3

POP Begin: 01-01-2028

POP End: 12-31-2028

12.00 MO __________ ____________

Period of performance 10.1.24 through 9.30.25.

Contract Period: Option 4

POP Begin: 01-01-2029

POP End: 12-31-2029

GRAND

TOTAL

B.3 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

ITEM

NUMBER SHIPPING INFORMATION QUANTITY

DELIVERY

DATE

0001 SHIP TO: Amarillo VA Health Care

System

Thomas E. Creek VA

Medical Center

6010 Amarillo Blvd., West

Amarillo, TX 79106

USA

1.00 01/01/2025 -

12/31/2025

MARK FOR: TBD

FOB: DESTINATION

ITEM

NUMBER SHIPPING INFORMATION QUANTITY

DELIVERY

DATE

1001 SHIP TO: Amarillo VA Health Care

System

Thomas E. Creek VA

Medical Center

6010 Amarillo Blvd., West

1.00 01/01/2026 -

12/31/2026

2001 SHIP TO: Amarillo VA Health Care

System

Thomas E. Creek VA

Medical Center

6010 Amarillo Blvd., West

1.00 01/01/2027 -

12/31/2027

3001 SHIP TO: Amarillo VA Health Care

Thomas E. Creek VA

Medical Center

6010 Amarillo Blvd., West

1.00 01/01/2028 -

12/31/2028

4001 SHIP TO: Amarillo VA Health Care

Thomas E. Creek VA

Medical Center

6010 Amarillo Blvd., West

1.00 01/01/2029 -

12/31/2029

B.4 STATEMENT OF WORK

FIRE ALARM & FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS INSPECTION AND TESTING

1. GENERAL INFORMATION: The Amarillo Texas Veterans Health Care System

(AVAHCS) Thomas E. Creek Division is comprised of the main hospital consisting of 7 buildings and 22 outbuildings that require fire alarm and fire suppression system inspection and testing. Geographically the facility is located within Amarillo, Texas city limits. There is one (1) fire alarm system in use across the campus; (Notifier) Fire Alarm System.

The Contractor shall be able to provide database management of all inspection and testing, as required. The Contractor shall produce comprehensive printed and electronic reports of all data required to be provided to the Government.

2. REQUIREMENTS: The Contractor shall ensure that all personnel performing work on this contract shall have at minimum the following certifications:

• At a minimum, the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies

(NICET), Level 11 is required.

• Texas Department of Insurance State Licensure is required: Fire Alarm Technician

(FAL).

• All assigned technicians shall have a minimum of three (3) years of experience in fire alarm/fire sprinkler inspections, installation, and service.

• All inspectors shall be Notifier Factory trained to service and program Notifier 3030 fire alarm systems.

2.1 The Contractor shall possess the following Texas State Licenses/Registrations:

• ACR (fire Alarm)

• ACR-SS (monitoring)

• APS (fire alarm superintendent)

• SCR (fire sprinkler)

• SCR-U (sprinkler certificate of registration - underground)

• RVIE (Responsible Managing Employee)

3. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: The Safety Service will monitor incoming inspection and testing of the Fire Alarm System in the following location:

Amarillo Veterans Heath Care System

Thomas E. Creek Medical Center

6010 Amarillo Blvd West

4. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: One Base Period and four Option Years:

Base Period: 01/01/2025 - 12/31/2025

Option Year 1: 01/01/2026 – 12/31/2026

Option Year 2: 01/01/2027 – 12/31/2027

Option Year 3: 01/01/2028 – 12/31/2028

Option Year 4: 01/01/2029 – 12/31/2029

5. SCHEDULE: The AVAHCS normal business hours usually operate between 8:00AM to

4:30PM CST, Monday through Friday, except Federal Holidays.

Federal Holidays: National holidays observed by the Federal Government are:

New Year's Day- January 1

Martin Luther King Day- Third Monday in January

President's Day- Third Monday in February

Memorial Day- Last Monday in May

Juneteenth Holiday- June 19

Independence Day- July 4

Labor Day- First Monday in September

Columbus Day- Second Monday in October

Veteran's Day- November 11

Thanksgiving Day- Fourth Thursday in November

Christmas Day- December 25

6. SCOPE. The Contractor shall provide material and labor to perform fire alarm and fire suppression systems services inspection and testing. The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the services described herein. Pursuant to the schedule and requirements written in this scope, the Contractor shall provide inspection and testing of the Fire

Alarm & Fire Suppression Systems pursuant to all Joint Commission (JC) and National Fire

Protection Association (NFPA) Codes or the most current regulations of the National Fire

Protection Association (NFPA) Codes at the Amarillo Texas Veterans Health Care System

(AVAHCS).

Table 1. Annual Testing and Inspection Requirements:

Inspection/ Test TJC Reference NFPA Reference

Fire Pump- Flow Testing EC.02.03.05 EP11 NFPA 25 ('23) - 8.3.3.1*

Riser Main Drain Test EC.02.03.05 EP9 NFPA 25 ('23) - 13.2.2*

Dry Pipe System- Trip Test N/A

NFPA 25 ('23) -

13.4.5.2.2*

Standpipe Hose Valves- Manually

Operate

N/A NFPA 25 ('23) - 13.6.2.1

Control Valves- Manually Operate N/A NFPA 25 ('23) - 13.3.3.1

Automatic Fire Suppression System EC.02.03.05 EP14 NFPA 2001 ('22)- 11.4

Fire Extinguisher Maintenance EC.02.03.05 EP16 NFPA 10 ('22)- 7.3.2.1

Supervisory Signal Devices EC.02.03.05 EP1 NFPA 72 ('22)- 17.17

Emergency Services Notification

Transmission Equipment- DACT

EC.02.03.05 EP5

NFPA 72- Table 14.4.3.2

(4)(2)

FA Duct Detectors EC.02.03.05 EP3 NFPA 72- Table 14.4.3.2

(17)(7)(e)

FA Heat Detectors EC.02.03.05 EP3 NFPA 72- Table 14.4.3.2

(17)(4)

FA Manual Pull Stations EC.02.03.05 EP3 NFPA 72- Table 14.4.3.2

(17)(5)

Inspection/ Test TJC Reference NFPA Reference

FA Smoke Detectors- Functional Test EC.02.03.05 EP3 NFPA 72- Table 14.4.3.2

(17)(7)(a)

FA Magnetic Door Hold Open Release EC.02.03.05 EP4 NFPA 72- Table 14.4.3.2

(24)

FA Notification Appliances EC.02.03.05 EP4 NFPA 72- Table 14.4.3.2

(22)

FA HVAC Shutdown via Smoke

Detection

EC.02.03.05 EP19 NFPA 90A ('24)- 11.4.1

FA Fire Suppression System

Switch(es)

EC.02.03.05 EP14

NFPA 72- Table 14.4.3.2

(17)(2)

6.1 The Annual Alarm system testing shall be a functional test of all components related to the above requirements, to include Smoke Detectors, Manual Pull Stations, input, output, and supervisory modules, as well as all interface outputs, speakers, horns, strobes, and controls/relays in the fire system.

6.2 The inspection shall comply with all applicable NFPA requirements.

6.3 A detailed electronic inspection and test report complying with applicable NFAP standards shall be within 14 days of completion.

6.4 Fire Sprinkler systems Inspection & Testing: The contractor shall perform one (1) semiannual and one (1) annual Inspection during the term of the contract.

6.5 The semiannual shall include all fire sprinkler system devices, water flow, tamper, and pressure switches.

6.6 The annual inspection shall include fire pump, Backflow preventers, exercise PIV's, lubricate valves, test all associated components in accordance with Applicable NFPA standards.

Table 2. Semi-Annual Testing and Inspection Requirements:

Sprinkler Waterflow Alarm Devices EC.02.03.05 EP2 NFPA 25 - 13.2.3.2.2

NFPA 25 - 13.3.3.5.1

NFPA 72- T 14.4.3.2

(17)(10)(a) Valve Tamper Switches EC.02.03.05 EP2

Kitchen Hood Suppression System(s) EC.02.03.05 EP13 NFPA 96 ('24) - 12.2.1

Table 3. Quarterly Testing and Inspection Requirements:

Wet Pipe Sprinkler Valves &

Accessories N/A

NFPA 25 ('23) -

13.4.1.1*

Fire Department Connections (FDC) EC.02.03.05 EP10 NFPA 25 ('23) - 13.8.1

Standpipe Hose Valves & Piping N/A

NFPA 25 ('23) -

13.6.1.1

Table 4. 3-, 5-, and 6-Year Testing and Inspection Requirements:

3 Year

Dry Pipe System- Full

Flow Test N/A

NFPA 25 ('23)-

13.4.5.2.2.2*

5 Year

Standpipe Hydrostatic

Test

N/A NFPA 25 ('23) - 6.3.2.1

6 Year

Smoke Dampers EC.02.03.05 EP18 NFPA 105 ('22)- 7.5.2.2.2

Fire Dampers EC.02.03.05 EP18

NFPA 80 ('22)- 19.5.1,

19.5.1.2

6.7 Amarillo Fire Alarm:

6.7.1 Type System: Notifier 3030

6.7.2 Total devices: 5578 plus or minus 5%

6.7.3 Total buildings: 29

6.8 Contractor shall provide 100% Inspection and Testing service for all fire alarm devices. Type of devices are listed below plus or minus 5%.

• Duct Detectors [approx. 300]

• Smoke Detectors [approx. 800]

• Heat Detectors [approx. 75]

• Pull Stations [approx. 275]

• Audible Devices (Speakers) [approx. 350]

• Visual Devices (Strobes) [approx. 700]

• Water Flow Devices [approx. 85]

• Tamper Switches [approx. 160]

• Electromagnetic Releasing Devices [approx. 85]

• Locking Devices [approx. 75]

• CO Detectors [6]

• Horn/Strobe Devices [approx. 1]

• Combination Speaker/Strobe Devices [approx. 200]

• Fire Alarms Control Panels [approx. 12]

• Power Supply Devices [approx. 40]

• Batteries [approx. 85]

• Fan Shutdown Devices [approx. 40]

• Communicator Devices [approx. 5]

• Initiating Devices [approx. 3750

• Annunciating Devices (Main Panels) [1]

• Supervisory Devices [approx. 36

• Damper Control [approx. 10]

• Annunciator [8]

• Fire Alarm & Suppression Computer [1]

6.8.1 The fire alarm panel's sensitivity self-diagnostic report shall be reviewed during the inspection. Any detectors reported to be outside of the allowable range shall be noted.

6.8.2 In addition to fire alarm testing, the Contractor shall also test to ensure that access control doors with fire alarm interface release upon operation of the fire alarms.

6.8.3 All fire dampers shall be physically tested to ensure proper electrical and mechanical operation of motor, linkage, and dampers.

6.8.4 All water flow and tampers shall be tested to ensure proper functionality as related to the fire alarm systems.

6.8.5 The Contractor shall provide all necessary test equipment and labor to perform required inspection and testing.

6.8.6 During all onsite work, the Contractor shall provide a daily in-brief prior to any work completed and out-brief prior to departure to the COR (or representative) at the respective station.

6.8.7 All devices of the fire alarm system shall have a Unique Identifier (UID) number. The

Contractor shall provide a UID for every device in the fire alarm system. All inventories and inspection reports shall be organized by the UID. UID numbers shall never change over the lifetime of the device (cradle to grave data maintenance). UID numbers shall never be re-used or re-issued to new devices from a previously retired device.

*If the facility or campus is already using establish UID system (e.g., EE#'s) - Contractor shall use the provided UID's.

6.9 Amarillo Fire Suppression: Contractor shall provide 100% I&T service for the following fire suppression devices. Approximate current types of devices are listed below. Devices change periodically as devices are placed in and out of service listed below plus or minus 5%.

• Sprinkler Heads [approx..3500]

• Dry Systems [1]

• Wet Systems [1]

• Pre-Actions Systems [approx..2]

• Fire Pumps [2]

• Valve Tamper devices [approx. 65]

• Standpipes [25]

• Risers/Drains [25]

• Water Flow devices [approx. 110]

7. Contractor Qualifications: (Education, Certifications/Licensure, and Insurance)

7.1 All services shall be performed by trained Technicians in conformity with federal, state, and local trade practices.

7.2 Education: At a minimum, the technician shall have received one of the following:

• a technologist certification

• a 4-year engineering technology degree

• a 2- year certificate of completion of training in any of the following engineering disciplines, such as Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology, Electrical

Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Systems Engineering or

Mechanical Systems Engineering Technology or similar course aligned program.

7.3 Labor Categories: The individuals filling the positions shall possess the minimum requirements listed below:

7.3.1 Senior Project Manager/Construction Manager:

• Minimum Experience: 15+ years of technical/supervisory experience in related type projects.

• Functional Responsibility: Responsible for the overall day to day functions of the project or task order. Senior Project Manager has full responsibility for all project management functions as required to facilitate the tasks, objectives, and goals of the project.

Supervisory skills are necessary to guide the project team and the clients toward a successful project task order.

• Minimum Education: BS in Engineering, architectural, business management or equivalent and professional registration.

7.3.2 Senior Project Inspector:

• Minimum Experience: 5+ years of technical experience in related projects.

• Functional Responsibility: Responsible for the overall day to day functions of the project or task order. (Senior) Project Inspector has full responsibility for all project management functions as required to facilitate the tasks, objectives, and goals of the project. Technical skills are necessary to guide the project team and the clients toward a successful project or task order.

7.4 Experience: All key personnel shall demonstrate the ability to perform the requirements of the scope of work.

7.5 Registrations (FIRM): Each firm engaged in the business of fire detection devices or systems shall have an Alarm Certification of Registration (ACR) for the State of Texas. The extent of work, allowed by the firm planning, certifying, leasing, selling, servicing, installing, monitoring, or maintaining fire detection devices or systems is limited by the license held by their employees.

7.6 Insurance: The Contractor shall obtain all necessary insurance and/or permits that are required to perform this work. Proof of license and/or permits and insurance is required.

7.7 Contractor shall take all precautions necessary to protect persons and property from injury or damage during the performance of this contract. Contractor shall be responsible for any injury to any Contractor's representative, or others, as well as, for any damage to personal or public property that occurs during the performance of this contract that is caused by the contractor's fault or negligence.

7.8 Fire Alarm System Qualifications: Each firm engaged in the service of this contract shall be a manufacture certified Notifier engineered system distributor with the ability to apply extended warranties on newly installed Notifier parts.

7.9 Contractor Supervision: Prior to beginning performance under this contract, the Contractor shall provide a Personnel roster/List of employees who will provide services for this contract.

This list shall include the name(s), certifications, licenses and contact telephone numbers.

7.9.1 Changes to the Personnel Roster: The Contractor shall notify the COR in writing whenever there is a change of personnel appointed to fulfill supervisory or shift leader function or when there is a planned absence of key personnel.

8. Quality Assurance and Quality Control:

8.1 Contractor's Quality Control: The Government will rely on Contractor's existing quality control/assurance systems as a substitute for Government inspection and testing before tender for acceptance unless customary market practices for the commercial item being acquired include in process inspection. Any in-process inspection by the Government will be conducted in a manner consistent with commercial practice.

8.2 Government's Quality Assurance: The Government will not rely on inspection by the

Contractor if the COR determines that the Government has a need to test the supplies or services in advance of their tender for acceptance, or to pass judgement upon the adequacy of the

Contractor's internal work processes. In making the determination, the COR shall consider:

• The nature of the supplies and services being purchased and their intended use.

• The potential losses in the event of defects.

• The likelihood of uncontested replacement or correction od defective work; and

• The cost of detailed Government inspection.

8.3 The COR will monitor the Contractor's performance using a Quality Assurance Surveillance

Plan (QASP). The COR and the Contractor will coordinate and agree upon a QSAP inspection plan within 30 days after the contract effective date. The QASP shall include at a minimum the following standard inspection requirements:

• Require the Contractor to provide and maintain an inspection system that is acceptable to the Government.

• Give the Government the right to make inspections and test while work is in process.

• Require the Contractor to keep complete, and make available to the Government, records of its inspection work.

8.4 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 supplied or services that have been tendered for acceptance. The Government may require repair or replacement of nonconforming supplies or re-performance 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 will exercise its post acceptance rights:

• Within a reasonable time after the defect was discovered or should have been discovered.

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

9. DELIVERABLES:

9.1 Documentation Requirements:

9.1.1 All documentation requirements shall be kept current and up-to date. Documented shall be provided to the COR within fourteen (14) business days after each I&T cycle.

9.1.2 Contractor shall provide a secure internet-based datacenter with drop down filterable menus for all I&T activities and repair.

9.1.3 Contractor shall provide a total of 2 electronic copies (e-copies) of all data for all inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair activities for each individual device covered under this contract. E-copies shall match binder tabs exactly with all matching documents individually delineated for ease of identification. E-copy folders shall replicate hard copy binder.

9.1.4 The Contractor shall provide two (2) 3-ring binders for each location, which clearly documents all JC and NFPA requirements for all I&T activities and repair for each individual device covered under this contract. An index shall be included in the front of the binder delineating all tabbed items.

9.2 Data Organization: Each binder (and associated internet-based datacenter) shall be clearly tabbed out as follows:

9.2.1 Binder 1: Tabs shall have all JC-required documentation requirements only:

• Sample mandatory documentation requirement for JC is EC.01.02.05, EP's 1-5, 9 and 19.

Note, these requirements could change, and it is up to the Contractor to ensure documentation contains the most current requirements per the JC.

• If an EC/EP Component contains documentation requirement for more than (1) device, sub tabs shall be created so that each separately-group device under a single EC/EP identifier has its own unique section. Example EC.02.03.05 EP9.

• Each tab shall have a cover sheet specifically delineating JC [EC/EP identifier] and

NFPA requirements verbatim out of the most current standard or edition.

• Each tab shall have a second cover sheet defining time/testing interval requirements for the specific tabbed item per JC and NFPA individually.

9.2.2 Binder 2: All other Fire Alarm and Fire Suppression testing requirements shall be contained within a secondary binder. The binder shall match Binder 1 regarding the organization and set-up. If a large section of devices or fire zone fail for a prolonged period due to complex repair requirements or awaiting parts, an Interim Life Safety Measure (ILSM) may be required.

A prolonged period is defined as greater than 8 hours for a fire alarm system and greater than 10 hours for a fire suppression system within a 24-hour period. A written ILSM plan shall be submitted for approval and routing by VA COR. Once approved and implemented by the VA, the Contractor shall ensure the ILSM does not expire, and the document is filed behind the appropriate tabbed section.

10. PERFORMANCE MONITORING:

10.1 Contracting Officer Representative (COR): The COR will be identified by a separate letter.

The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration. A letter of designation is issued to the COR, a copy of which will be provided to the Contractor, states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially regarding changes in price, estimates or changes in delivery dates.

10.2 The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting order.

10.3 The Contracting Officer is the only person authorized to approve changes or modify any of the requirements under this contract. The Contractor shall communicate with the Contracting

Officer on all matters pertaining to contract administration. Only the Contracting Officer is authorized to make commitments or issue changes that will affect price, quantity, or quality of performance in this contract. In the event the Contractor affects any such change at the direction of any person other than the Contracting Officer, the change shall be considered to have been made without authority and no adjustment will be made in the contract price to cover any increase in costs incurred as a result thereof. All changes to the contract will be issued via an amendment and/or modification in writing from the Contracting Officer to the Contractor.

11. SECURITY REOUIREMENTS

11.1 Physical Security:

11.1.1 All Contractor employees dispatched to or working at any of the VA sites identified herein shall obtain and wear VA issued badge while performing services. VA badges shall be obtained through coordination with the COR.

11.1.2 Contractor shall obtain work and safety permits from the Safety Service.

11.1.3 The Contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all government equipment, information and property provided to Contractor personnel while performing the services described herein.

12. Government-Furnished Equipment (GFE)/Government Furnished Information (GFI).

The Government intends to provide all-of the fire alarm and fire suppression equipment parts, as defined in this Statement of Work. There may be some instances of Contractor acquired parts.

(END OF STATEMENT OF WORK)

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)

FAR

Number

Title Date

52.203-16 PREVENTING PERSONAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST JUN 2020

52.203-17 CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE WHISTLEBLOWER

RIGHTS

NOV 2023

52.204-9 PERSONAL IDENTITY VERIFICATION OF

CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL

JAN 2011

52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT

MAINTENANCE

OCT 2018

52.204-18 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE

MAINTENANCE

AUG 2020

52.228-5 INSURANCE—WORK ON A GOVERNMENT

INSTALLATION

JAN 1997

52.237-2 PROTECTION OF GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS,

EQUIPMENT, AND VEGETATION

APR 1984

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

STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS - COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 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.)

[X] (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).

[] (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).

[] (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.

[] (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.

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

[] (24) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages—Subcontracting Plan (SEP 2021) (15 U.S.C.

637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

[X] (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).

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

[] (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.

[] (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.

[] (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.).

[X] (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.

[] (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).

[] (63) 52.240–1, Prohibition on Unmanned Aircraft Systems Manufactured or Assembled by

American Security Drone Act—Covered Foreign Entities (NOV 2024) (Sections 1821–1826, Pub. L. 118–31, 41 U.S.C. 3901 note prec.).

[] (64) 52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (JAN 2017)(15 U.S.C.

637(d)(13)).

[] (65)(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:

[X] (1) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (AUG 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

[X] (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).

Employee Class Monetary Wage-Fringe Benefits

23290 - Fire Alarm System Mechan $21.28

[] (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).

[X] (7) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026

[DEVIATION] (OCT 2023).

[X] (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) 52.240–1, Prohibition on Unmanned Aircraft Systems Manufactured or Assembled by

American Security Drone Act—Covered Foreign Entities (NOV 2024) (Sections 1821–1826, Pub. L. 118–31, 41 U.S.C.3901 note prec.).

(xxvii) 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.

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 15 days.

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 30 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.

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

The Contractor shall not make reference in its commercial…