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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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INFORMATION CALL:

STANDARD FORM 1449

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

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

674-25-4-3484-0306

36C25725Q0709 07-10-2025

Shannon Robinson;shannon.robinson3@va.gov 931-542-7887 07-18-2025

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

NET 30

N/A

X

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

San Antonio TX 78229-4401

36C257

Department Of Veterans Affairs 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

The contractor shall provide all labor, supplies, materials, requirement, super vison, transportation and other items, and non-personnel services necessary for the New CTX SPS Sterilizers AOPC in accordance with the Statement of Work and terms and conditions contained herein.

Details reference B.3 Price/Cost for additional schedule and starting on page 13.

Complete and return all information designated in Section E page 35 prior to the time specified in block 8 of the SF 1449 page 1.

Blocks 30a, 30b, 30c, on page 1 of the SF 1449 must be completed and signed in order to be considered for award.

Required documents and instructions for quote submission are included in the Addendum to the FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Products and Commercial Services.

This is an acquisition IAW FAR 13.

See CONTINUATION Page

X 1

Tommy Haire Contracting Officer

36C25725Q0709

Table of Contents

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 (NOV 2023)

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

C.3 VAAR 852.201-70 CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (DEC 2022) 24

C.4 VAAR 852.203-70 COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING (MAY 2018)

C.5 VAAR 852.212-71 GRAY MARKET AND COUNTERFEIT ITEMS (FEB 2023)

C6. VAAR 852.222-71 COMPLIANCE WITH EXECUTIVE ORDER 13899.

(DEVIATION) (APR 2025)

C.7 VAAR 852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS (NOV

2018)

C.8 VAAR 852.242-71 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER (OCT 2020)

C.9 VAAR 852.246-71 REJECTED GOODS (OCT 2018)

C.10 VAAR 852.247-71 DELIVERY LOCATION (OCT 2018)

C.11 VAAR 852.247-73 PACKING FOR DOMESTIC SHIPMENT (OCT 2018)

C.12 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT

STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (JAN 2025) (DEVIATION FEB 2025)

SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS

SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

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

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (SEP 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 52.204-29 FEDERAL ACQUISITION SUPPLY CHAIN SECURITY ACT ORDERS—

REPRESENTATION AND DISCLOSURES (DEC 2023)

E.5 52.212-2 EVALUATION – COMMERICAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERICAL

SERVICES (NOV 2021)

E.6 52.225-2 BUY AMERICAN CERTIFICATE (OCT 2022)

E.7 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEPT 2006)

E.8 VAAR 852.233-70 PROTEST CONTENT/ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION

(OCT 2018)

E.9 VAAR 852.233-71 ALTERNATE PROTEST PROCEDURE (OCT 2018)

E.10 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS—

COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (MAY 2024) (DEVIATION

FEB 2025)

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 Email: _______________________

POC Phone: ______________________

SAM UEI: ________________________

TIN: ____________________________

b. GOVERNMENT: Tommy Haire tommy.haire@va.gov

Contracting Officer 36C257

Department Of Veterans Affairs

Network Contracting Office 17

Shannon Robinson shannon.robinson3@va.gov

Contract Specialist 36C257

Department Of Veterans Affairs

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, or

[] 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party

3. INVOICES: Invoices shall be submitted in arrears:

a. Quarterly []

b. Semi-Annually []

c. Other [X] Upon delivery and acceptance

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.

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

GENERAL GUIDANCE

1. Project Description: Delivery and Installation of two (2) each Steris manufactured

AMSCO 600 Pre-vacuum Steam Sterilizers (26.5”), which provide high-capacity chambers that have been validated to sterilize up to 300 lbs. of surgical instruments IAW ANSI/AAMI ST79:2017. CTVHCS AOPC SPS currently has two (2) AMSCO EVOLUTION HC100 Pre-vacuum Sterilizers within the Prep Area, that are at the end of their life cycle –one of which is inoperable.

The requirement is for FY25, with SEPG/EER numbers 285668/248697, approved to be funded by the National Office of Sterile Processing in March 2025.

Equipment and service to be provided to Central Texas Veterans Health Care System VA Medical Center (VAMC), Austin, TX.

2. Scope of Work:

a. Vendor shall deinstall, install, and remove two replacement steam sterilizers with integrated steam generator and two water treatment systems for steam generators. Any damage to the facility during installation will be repaired prior to departure. Areas of work to be inspected prior to installation of all sterilization, washing and disinfecting equipment, and upon completion of installation of all equipment. This includes filling any voids that were created that will effect change to Prep room air balance and install any stainless-steel moldings or trim to cover filled voids.

b. Vendor services for deinstall and removal of two medium sterilizers shall include the following:

• The vendor shall coordinate work with CTVHCS Sterile Processing Service

(SPS), Maintenance and Operations (M&O), Biomedical Engineering and Leasing prior to rendering services.

• Vendors should wear the required PPE provided by the VA within the SPS location while services are being rendered.

• Equipment to be removed:

• AMSCO® EVOLUTION HC1200 Pre-vacuum Sterilizer, SN# 033531210

• AMSCO® EVOLUTION HC1200 Pre-vacuum Sterilizer, SN# 033531211

• The vendor will make all necessary utility disconnections

• The vendor will remove and transport equipment to a predetermined location within the same facility for pickup or disposal.

• The customer is responsible for decontamination and release of the equipment as non-hazardous.

• Removed equipment is to become vendor property and be removed from VA property. It will be held on-site at the designated location for pickup by Contractor within five (5) working days. If not removed within 5 working days, VA will dispose, and Contractor will refund any disposal fees paid to Contractor by

VA.

c. Vendor services for the installation of two medium steam sterilizers shall include the following:

• Two (2) each 26.5x26.5x63 AMSCO 600 Pre-vacuum Single door Sterilizers with integrated 30kW electric steam generator

• High capacity, fully jacketed, 316L stainless steel chamber validated for processing up to (15) 25 lb.

• Durable rigid chamber insulation cover

• Vertical sliding door with pneumatic drive

• Steam activated gasket with 2-year warranty

• Clean steam-ready with stainless steel piping for steam delivery

• Durable, low maintenance pneumatic valves and 2-stage vacuum pump

• Secure, proprietary microprocessor control

• 8.4” high resolution touch screen display

• Thermal printer with easy load, long life paper

• USB port for data download

• 45kW integral stainless-steel generator for clean steam (requires RO/DI water)

• Two (2) each Flush & Drain Kit for Integrated Steam Generator

• Two (2) each Sterilizer Chamber Rail (63”)

• Two (2) each Loading Car with 2 shelves (63”)

• Two (2) each Extra Shelf for Loading Car (63”)

• Two (2) each Transfer Carriage, Fixed Height (63”)

• high-capacity chamber that has been validated to sterilize up to (3) 25lb instrument trays in the medium sterilizers, and three 25lb instrument trays in the small sterilizer.

• 12 programmable cycles include “Immediate Use” Pre-vac 6+3, Gravity and Liquids.

• Cycle names are customizable

• The chamber is constructed of solid 316L stainless steel and carries a minimum 15-year warranty.

• The pressure vessel has a full jacket design to minimize the formation of excess condensation on the chamber interior.

• Steam activated gasket requires no lubrication and is warranted for a minimum of 2 years.

• Automated sliding door with hands-free operation.

• Enhanced display is located at ergonomic height and features large cycle countdown visible from 15 feet away.

• Ink on paper impact printer

• System operation can be continuously monitored with STERIS Pro-connect remote service monitoring.

• Integrated minimum 30kW electric steam generator that includes automated flush and drain function

• 2 Preventive Maintenance Visits, and Replacement of Cartridge or Filter.

• Additional repair recommendations will be documented, and repairs made available at prevailing billable rates for parts and labor. Applicable during normal working hours of M-F from 8AM –5PM. Additional travel charges may apply.

• Includes an operational check-out test, and any necessary adjustments.

• Installation includes Steam and Water sample points to be IAW AAMI ST108 to each installed Steam sterilizer.

• Demonstration of the equipment for appropriate facility personnel.

*NOTE: ALL PLUMBING CONNECTIONS FROM THE FACILITY TO THE

STERILIZERS WILL NEED TO BE SOLDERED AND NOT CONSIST OF

PROPRESS FITTINGS, PER VHA DIRECTIVE PG 18-10, SECTION G OF THE

PLUMBING DESIGN MANUAL.

3. Place of Performance: Central Texas Veterans Health Care System, 7901

Metropolis Drive, Austin, TX 78744. Sterile Processing Service (SPS), Prep Room, building 7901, room number 1C207.

4. Period of Performance: 45 days or sooner after contract award.

5. Type of Contract: This is a firm fixed-price agreement.

A. CONTRACT AWARD MEETING

“Kick-Off” meeting is required to initiate the contract.

B. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Assembly and Installation Requirements: Vendor will provide staff with perform work.

Vendor responsible for housing and supporting vendor staff.

Installation includes all necessary labor (non-union) and materials required to uncrate, set-in-place and assemble.

Vendor and SPS leadership with COR will be immediately available if there is a grievance or issue between vendor and CTVHCS SPS staff.

Vendor staff must be able to work nights and weekends as this is the best time to perform duties without disrupting schedules for procedures. CTVHCS SPS Temple will be available till 9:00PM and is open on weekends.

Federal Holidays observed by CTVHCS are:

New Year’s Day

Martin Luther King, Jr. (day of observance)

Washington’s Birthday

Memorial Day

Juneteenth

Independence Day

Labor Day

Columbus Day

Veteran’s Day

Thanksgiving Day

Christmas Day

Delivery trucks will not be permitted to remain at the loading dock. Trucks shall be unloaded, moved from the dock, and then brought back to the dock if required to haul out any waste, tools, or excess materials.

The labeling of delivered items shall include the awarded contract number and VA purchase order number for identification and reference upon receipt of product.

During the entire duration of assembly and installation, the vendor will have a competent representative on-site as the vendor’s contact, and to serve as the interface between the vendor and CTVHCS. The COR/Primary POC may provide specific instructions, however, only the Contracting Officer may change the terms or conditions of the contract.

Vendor will not operate VHA owned equipment unless consultation and VHA trained staff are present to ensure safe operation.

Vendors should wear the required PPE provided by the VA within the SPS location while services are being rendered.

Contracting Officer Representative (COR)/Point of Contact (POC):

COR:

Cheryl Rush Administrative Officer – CTVHCS Sterile Processing Service

(254) 899-7877 Ext 57877 cheryl.rush@va.gov

2nd POC:

Rodney Chiles AOPC SPS Supervisor

(512) 823-4527, Ext 54527 rodney.chiles@va.gov

3rd POC:

Christopher E. Gould SPS Assistant Chief

(254) 743-0285 Ext 40285 christopher.gould1@va.gov

2. Reporting Requirements: Vendor should provide unbiased information to SPS leadership and COR for process improvement. Any photographs taken will be cleared up by CTVHCS-SPS staff and will not include SPS staff.

The vendor/contractor shall notify the COR of the existence or development of any defects in, or repairs to equipment covered under this contract which the Contractor considers he/she is not responsible for under the terms of the contract such as misuse and damage that occurred during dental & surgical procedures.

Vendor will provide out brief to SPS Leadership of all measurable items and sustainment program.

C. CHANGES TO THE STATEMENT OF WORK

Changes to the statement of work are unlikely but can be made with acceptance by both sides.

D. TRAVEL

All travel, housing and other costs are Vendor responsibility.

E. GOVERNMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

Providing Vendor Access to SPS work areas.

Providing Vendor with PPE for accessing SPS work areas.

mailto:christopher.gould1@va.gov

F. CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

In the performance of this contract, the Contractor shall take such safety precautions as the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer Representative may determine to be reasonably necessary to protect the lives and health of occupants of the building and vendor. The Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer Representative upon direction from Contracting Officer shall notify the Contractor of any safety issues and the action necessary to correct these issues. Such notice, when served on the Contractor or his representative at the work site, shall be deemed sufficient for the corrective actions to be taken. If the Contractor fails or refuses to comply promptly, the Contracting Officer may issue an order stopping all or part of the work and hold the Contractor in default.

New contractor personnel security requirements, which facilitate the security programs for computer systems and automated information systems implemented by the Office of Security and Law Enforcement and Veterans Health Administration.

All records (administrative and program specific) created during the period of the contract belong to Central Texas Veterans Health Care System (CTVHCS) and must be returned to CTVHCS at the end of the contract.

SECURITY CLAUSE: The contractor will have no reason to access sensitive VA information or the CTVHCS computer network. Access to UpToDate will be via the Internet.

The 6500.6 Appendix A Checklist Sections 2 (checklist table rows 1-7) is not applicable to this contract. Section 3 shall be signed by required signatories.

Sensitive VA information is not contained within the system covered by this contract.

The vendor shall not remove sensitive information from the VA. The vendor shall have a current Business Associates’ Agreement with the VA. The vendor will not have access to sensitive VA information nor the VA’s computer network. Our access to the vendor’s information will be via the Internet.

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

Security Requirements

Information Systems Officer, Information Protection:

Security Requirements:

The COR and the Contractor will assure that-

A. No other information except what is in this contract will be shared with the contractor in any follow-up communication.

B. None of the information in this contract includes Protected Health Information.

The contractor will have access to VA Desktop computers, and they will have access to online resources belonging to the government while conducting services. Contracted employees will have to perform VA sponsored. If removal of equipment from the VA is required, any memory storage devices, such as hard drives, solid state drives and non-volatile memory units will remain in VA control and will not be removed from VA custody.

CTVHCS staff will not operate and allow Vendor to access the Censitrac database IAW VA Privacy and Security policy. Vendor employees must be able to pass VA background checks to be enabled to have access as contractors to VHA system.

Privacy Officer:

The contractor will not have access to protected Patient Health Information (PHI) nor will they have the capability of accessing patient information during the services provided to the VA and if removal of equipment from the VA is required, any memory storage devices, such as hard drives, solid state drives and non-volatile memory units will remain in VA control and will not be removed from VA custody. All research data available for Contractor analyses are de-identified.

Records Manager:

There will be no federal records created, maintained, used or disposition with this contract; Regardless of format [paper, electronic, etc.] or mode of transmission [e-mail, fax, etc.].

RECORDS MANAGMENENT STATEMENT:

All records (administrative and program specific) created during the period of the contract belong to VA North Texas Health Care System (VANTXHCS) and must be returned to VANTXHCS at the end of the contract or destroyed in accordance with the VHA Record Control Schedule (RCS)10-1.

A. Citations to pertinent laws, codes and regulations such as 44 U.S.C Chapter 21, 29, 31 and 33; Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552); Privacy Act (5 U.S.C. 552a); 36 CFR Part 1222 and Part 1228.

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

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

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

E. The contractor shall not create or maintain any records containing any Government Agency records that are not specifically tied to or authorized by the contract or identified in RCS 10-1.

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

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

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

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

2701. Records may not be removed from the legal custody of the Agency or destroyed without regard to the provisions of the agency records schedules.

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

B.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

ITEM

NUMBER

DESCRIPTION OF

SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT

UNIT

PRICE AMOUNT

2.00 EA ________ __________

EF1301242 GTIN: 00724995179625 AMSCO 600

PREVAC STEAM STERILIZER, 26.5X26.4X63

ELECTRIC, SINGLE DOOR, VERT SLIDE, CABINET,

480V, MODEL 1563V-1 CONTRACT:

GR GOVT V797D-60613 FSS CAPITAL

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: CLIN 0001

2.00 EA _________ _________

AY1596154 GTIN:07350109400564 AMSCO 600

STERILIZER CHAMBER RAIL (63IN, 1590MM)

CONTRACT: GR GOVT V797D-60613 FSS CAPITAL

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: CLIN 0002

2.00 EA _________ __________

AY1596644 GTIN:07350109400113 AMSCO 600 EXTRA

SHELF FOR LOADING CAR (63IN, 1590MM)

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: CLIN 0003

AY1598104 GTIN:07350109400366 AMSCO 600

TRANSFER CARRIAGE, FIXED HEIGHT (63IN, 1590MM)

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: CLIN 0004

2.00 EA __________ __________

AY1596604 GTIN:07350109400076 AMSCO 600

LOADING CAR WITH 2 SHELVES (63IN, 1590MM)

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: CLIN 0005

AX000A1 AMSCO 600 REAR PANEL KIT

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: CLIN 0006

2.00 EA __________ _________

EF0000000000000003 AMSCO 600 FLUSH & DRAIN KIT

FOR INTEGRATED STEAM GENERATOR. FOR

STERILIZERS AFTER SN032312003, ALL VOLTAGES,

NEW GENERATOR CONTROL BOX NOT

REQUIRED\E\00A0 CONTRACT: GR GOVT V797D-

60613 FSS CAPITAL

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: CLIN 0007

SE0114921 DEINSTALL AMSCO 600 ELECTRIC --

PRICING INCLUDES EVENING/WEEKEND

INSTALLATION LABOR

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: CLIN 0008

SE011492 INSTALL AMSCO 600 ELECTRIC

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: CLIN 0009

SE0114938 INSTALL FLUSH & DRAIN DURING STER

INSTALLATION

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: CLIN 0010

SE000008 INSTALL CABINET PKG ON THE UNIT

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: CLIN 0011

SE601322 INSTALL LOADING CART/TRANSFER

CARRIAGE

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: CLIN 0012

SE6022900024 PRESSURE VESSEL INSURANCE

INSPECTION

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: CLIN 0013

SE6045100071 DISPOSAL OF STERILIZERS AND

GENERATORS

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: CLIN 0014

STEAM SAMPLE PRO INSTALLATION PACKAGE

(SEPARATE QUOTE FROM STERILIZERS)

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: CLIN 0015

1.00 EA __________ _________

DIAGNOSTIC SOLUTIONS SERVICE WATER ANALYSIS

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: CLIN 0016

TRAVEL CHARGE --FOR INSTALLATION OF STEAM

PRO PACKAGE AND FOR DIAGNOSTIC SOLUTIONS

SERVICE WATER ANALYSIS

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: CLIN 0017

1.00 EA _________ __________

PLUMBING PIPES/FIXTURES

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: CLIN 0018

GRAND

TOTAL

B.4 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

ITEM NUMBER SHIPPING INFORMATION

QUANTI

TY

DELIVERY

DATE

0001-0018 SHIP

TO:

MARK

FOR:

Department of Veterans Affairs Central Texas Veterans Healthcare System 1901 Veterans Memorial Blvd Temple, Texas 76504

Cheryl Rush cheryl.rush2@va.gov

(254) 899-7877 ext. 57877

ALL 60 Days ARO

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

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

AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2023)

(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 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; 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/

(End of Clause)

FAR

Number

Title Date

52-204-4

52.203-17

52.204-13 52.204-18

PRINTED OR COPIED DOUBLE-SIDED ON

POSTCONSUMER FIBER CONTENT PAPER

CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE WHISTLEBLOWER

RIGHTS AND REQUIREMENT TO INFORM

EMPLOYEES OF WHISTLEBLOWERS RIGHTS

SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT

MAINTENANCE COMMERICAL AND GOVERNMENT

ENTITY CODE MAINTENANCE

MAY 2011

JUN 2020

OCT 2018

AUG 2020

C.3 VAAR 852.201-70 CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (DEC 2022)

The Contracting Officer reserves the right to designate representatives to act for him/her in furnishing technical guidance and advice or generally monitor the work to be performed under this contract. Such designation will be in writing and will define the scope and limitation of the designee’s authority. A copy of the designation letter shall be furnished to the Contractor.

(End of Clause)

C.4 VAAR 852.203-70 COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING (MAY 2018)

The Contractor shall not make reference in its commercial advertising to the 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.5 VAAR 852.212-71 GRAY MARKET AND COUNTERFEIT ITEMS (FEB 2023)

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

(b) No counterfeit supplies or equipment/ parts shall be provided. Counterfeit items include unlawful or unauthorized reproductions, substitutions, or alterations that have been mismarked, misidentified, or otherwise misrepresented to be an authentic, unmodified item from the original manufacturer, or a source with the express written authority of the original manufacturer or current design activity, including an authorized aftermarket manufacturer. Unlawful or unauthorized substitutions include used items represented as new, or the false identification of grade, serial number, lot number, date code, or performance characteristics.

(c) Vendor shall be an OEM, authorized dealer, authorized distributor, or authorized reseller for the proposed equipment/system, verified by an authorization letter or other documents from the OEM. All software licensing, warranty and service associated with the equipment/system shall be in accordance with the OEM terms and conditions.

C6. VAAR 852.222-71 COMPLIANCE WITH EXECUTIVE ORDER 13899.

(DEVIATION) (APR 2025)

(a)The contractor shall comply with Executive Order 13899, Combating Anti- Semitism, pursuant to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), 42 U.S.C. 2000d et seq.

(b)The contractor shall timely disclose, in writing, to the Contracting Officer, whenever, in connection with the award, performance, or closeout of this contract or any subcontract thereunder, the Contractor has credible evidence that a principal, employee, agent, or subcontractor of the Contractor has committed a violation under Executive Order 13899, Combatting Anti-Semitism pursuant to the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), 42 U.S.C. 2000d et seq.

(c)The contractor shall include the terms and conditions of this clause in every subcontract or purchase order so that these terms will be binding on every subcontractor or vendor.

(End of clause)

C.7 VAAR 852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS (NOV

2018)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

(1) Contract financing payment has the meaning given in FAR 32.001;

(2) Designated agency office means the office designated by the purchase order, agreement, or contract to first receive and review invoices. This office can be contractually designated as the receiving entity. This office may be different from the office issuing the payment;

(3) Electronic form means an automated system transmitting information electronically according to the accepted electronic data transmission methods and formats identified in paragraph (c) of this clause. Facsimile, email, and scanned documents are not acceptable electronic forms for submission of payment requests;

(4) Invoice payment has the meaning given in FAR 32.001; and

(5) Payment request means any request for contract financing payment or invoice payment submitted by the contractor under this contract.

(b) Electronic payment requests. Except as provided in paragraph (e) of this clause, the contractor shall submit payment requests in electronic form. Purchases paid with a Government-wide commercial purchase card are considered to be an electronic transaction for purposes of this rule, and therefore no additional electronic invoice submission is required.

(c) Data transmission. A contractor must ensure that the data transmission method and format are through one of the following:

(1) VA’s Electronic Invoice Presentment and Payment System at the current website address provided in the contract.

(2) Any system that conforms to the X12 electronic data interchange (EDI) formats established by the Accredited Standards Center (ASC) and chartered by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

(d) Invoice requirements. Invoices shall comply with FAR 32.905.

(e) Exceptions. If, based on one of the circumstances in this paragraph (e), the Contracting Officer directs that payment requests be made by mail, the Contractor shall submit payment requests by mail through the United States Postal Service to the designated agency office. Submission of payment requests by mail may be required for—

(1) Awards made to foreign vendors for work performed outside the United States;

(2) Classified contracts or purchases when electronic submission and processing of payment requests could compromise the safeguarding of classified or privacy information;

(3) Contracts awarded by contracting officers in the conduct of emergency operations, such as responses to national emergencies;

(4) Solicitations or contracts in which the designated agency office is a VA entity other than the VA Financial Services Center in Austin, Texas; or

(5) Solicitations or contracts in which the VA designated agency office does not have electronic invoicing capability as described above.

C.8 VAAR 852.242-71 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER (OCT 2020)

The Contracting Officer reserves the right to designate an Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO) for the purpose of performing certain tasks/duties in the administration of the contract. Such designation will be in writing through an ACO Letter of Delegation and will identify the responsibilities and limitations of the ACO. A copy of the ACO Letter of Delegation will be furnished to the Contractor.

(End of Clause)

C.9 VAAR 852.246-71 REJECTED GOODS (OCT 2018)

(a) Supplies and equipment. Rejected goods will be held subject to the Contractor’s order for not more than 15 days, after which the rejected merchandise will be returned to the Contractor’s address at the Contractor’s risk and expense. Expenses incident to the examination and testing of materials or supplies that have been rejected will be charged to the Contractor.

(b) Perishable supplies. The Contractor shall remove rejected perishable supplies within 48 hours after notice of rejection. Supplies determined to be unfit for human consumption will not be removed without permission of the local health authorities.

Supplies not removed within the allowed time may be destroyed. The Department of Veterans Affairs will not be responsible for, nor pay for, products rejected. The Contractor will be liable for costs incident to examination of rejected products.

(End of Addendum to 52.212-4)

C.10 VAAR 852.247-71 DELIVERY LOCATION (OCT 2018)

Shipment of deliverable items, other than reports, shall be to:

Department of Veterans Affairs

Central Texas Healthcare System

VISN17 Network Contracting Activity

1901 Veterans Memorial Blvd

Temple, Texas 76504

C.11 VAAR 852.247-73 PACKING FOR DOMESTIC SHIPMENT (OCT 2018)

Material shall be packed for shipment in such a manner that will insure acceptance by common carriers and safe delivery at destination. Containers and closures shall comply with regulations of carriers as applicable to the mode of transportation.

C.12 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT

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