PAGE 1 OF 1. REQUISITION NO.

2. CONTRACT NO. 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE DATE 4. ORDER NO. 5. SOLICITATION NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE

a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NO. (No Collect Calls) 8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL

TIME

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

SMALL BUSINESS

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

(WOSB) ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

EDWOSB

8(A)

NAICS:

SIZE STANDARD:

11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13b. RATING

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ IFB RFP

15. DELIVER TO CODE 16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE

17a. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR CODE FACILITY CODE 18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

TELEPHONE NO. UEI: EFT:

PHONE: FAX:

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

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

SEE ADDENDUM

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION (REV. NOV 2021)

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

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

STANDARD FORM 1449

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

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

36C25726Q0636 06-11-2026

Linda Lambert linda.lambert@va.gov 07-02-2026

1200 PM CDT

36C257 Department Of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 17 Central Texas Veterans HCS 1901 Veterans Memorial Dr Building #171 Temple, TX 76504

X 100

X

339114

750 Employees

N/A

X

36C674

Central Texas VA Medical Center 1901 Veterans Memorial Drive

Temple, TX 76504

36C257

Department Of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 17

5441 Babcock Road Ste. 302 San Antonio, TX 78240

This is accomplished through the Tungsten Network located at:

http://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp This is mandatory and the sole method for submitting invoices.

(877) 353-9791 (512) 460-5540

See CONTINUATION Page

The Contractor shall provide furniture per the Statement Of Work (SOW).

Acquisition is being conducted IAW FAR Part 12.

Refer to Addendum 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors on pages 17 to 19 for additional details.

Refer to Addendum 52.212-2, Instructions to Offerors on pages 19 to 22 for additional details.

See CONTINUATION Page

X X

X 1

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

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

C.1 ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS –

COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

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

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

C.4 FAR 52.252-6 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN CLAUSES (NOV 2020)

C.5 VAAR 852.219-73 VA NOTICE OF TOTAL SET-ASIDE FOR VERIFIED SERVICE-

DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES (NOV 2022)

C.6 VAAR 852.219-76 VA NOTICER OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING –

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SUPPLIES AND PRODUCTS (NOV 2022)

C.7 VAAR 852.252-70 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS OR CLAUSES INCORPORATED

BY REFERENCE (JAN 2008)

C.8 52.222-90 ADDRESSING DEI DISCRIMINATION BY FEDERAL CONTRACTORS

(DEVIATION APR 2026)

C.9 VAAR 852.240-70 COMPLIANCE WITH PUBLIC LAW 119-37, SECTION 258

(DEVIATION) (MAR 2026)

SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

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

1998) E.2 ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS – COMMERCIAL

PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

E.3 52.212-2 EVALUATION - COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL

SERVICES (NOV 2021)

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

COMMERCIAL SERVICES

E.5 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)

E.6 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

E.7 52.240-90 SECURITY PROHIBITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS REPRESENTATIONS AND

CERTIFICATIONS (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)

E.8 52.225-2 BUY AMERICAN CERTIFICATE (OCT 2022)

E.9 52.252-5 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN PROVISIONS (NOV 2020)

E.10 VAAR 852.252-70 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS OR CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY

REFERENCE (JAN 2008)

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 Department Of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 17 Central Texas Veterans HCS 1901 Veterans Memorial Dr., Building #171 Temple, TX 76504

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] Upon delivery, inspection 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 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

ITEM

NUMBER

DESCRIPTION OF

SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT

UNIT

PRICE AMOUNT

1.00 EA __________ __________________

Exam Room Casework, Upper and Lower Cabinets Principal NAICS Code: 339114-Dental Equipment and Supplies Product or service Code: 6520 Dental Instruments, Equipment and Supplies Contract Period: Base POP Begin:

POP End:

0002 1.00 JB __________ ___________

Delivery and Installation

Principal NAICS Code: 339114-Dental Equipment and Supplies Product or service Code: 6520 Dental Instruments, Equipment and Supplies

GRAND

TOTAL

B.3 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

ITEM

NUMBER SHIPPING INFORMATION QUANTITY

DELIVERY

DATE

0001-

SHIP TO: Central Texas VA Medical Center 1901 Veterans Memorial Drive Temple, TX 76504

USA

1.00 180 Days ARO

MARK FOR: Brandley Arndt 254-743-4988 Bradley.ArndtWva.gov

FOB: DESTINATION

B.4 STATEMENT OF WORK

CENTRAL TEXAS MEDICAL CENTER

DENTAL CASEWORK EXPANSION

1. GENERAL SCOPE. The Central Texas Veterans Health Care System has a requirement for healthcare furniture casework for the 1st floor, building 163 Dental expansion, located at 1901 Veterans Memorial Drive, Temple, Texas 76504, (See Attachment A (Site map)), that meet the SOW specifications and high-quality threshold while integrating excellent environmental stewardship.

1.1 This requirement includes healthcare furniture casework & professional installation. This case work is needed for the expansion of the Dental Clinic and the addition of 11 new exam/procedure rooms. This case work needs to match existing and seamlessly integrate into the A-Dec equipment purchased for the exam rooms.

Therefore, this requirement is brand name or better.

1.2 Healthcare casework includes PPE storage cabinets, solid surface countertops, and related services.

1.3 The Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, transportation, and supervision necessary to satisfy the needs of each ordering activity.

2. PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS. The Contractor shall provide and be responsible for the technical assistance, development and generation for final specifications.

2.1 Delivery. Furniture delivery and installation will be required in or after June 2026 pending completion of space.

2.2 Work Hours: Duty hours will be between 7:30AM and 4:00PM. Delivery times and dates shall be coordinated with the VA Designer and may occur outside of regular duty hours (weekends, late evenings, etc.) to minimize impact on patient care. Deliveries may occur outside of regular duty hours without additional cost to the government.

The Government observes these holidays:

New Year's Day January 1st Martin Luther King's Birthday Third Monday in January Washington’s Birthday Third Monday in February Memorial Day Last Monday in May Juneteenth June 19th Independence Day July 4th Labor Day First Monday in September Columbus Day Second Monday in October Veterans Day November 11th Thanksgiving Day Fourth Thursday in November Christmas December 25th

If a holiday falls on a Saturday, then the Friday before shall be considered the holiday. If a holiday falls on a Sunday, then the Monday after shall be considered the holiday.

In addition to the days designated as holidays, the Government observes the following days:

• Any other day designated by Federal Statute

• Any other day designated by Executive Order

• Any other day designated by the President’s Proclamation

3. VA COR. The Contracting Officer Representative (COR)

Bradley Arndt Bradley.arndt@va.gov.

4. KICKOFF MEETING. The Contractor shall participate in a kickoff meeting within ten (10) days after receipt of order (ARO), in person at 1901 Veterans Memorial Drive, Building 46E, Temple, Texas 76504. Time and date will be determined by VA Point of Contact.

5. SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS.

5.1 General.

• All finished surfaces shall be free of scratches, mars, dents, or blemishes, and withstand staining, and exhibit to flaking, cracking, or loss or adhesion.

• Furnishings shall have smooth finishes with no hazardous projections, sharp corners, or details which can be hazardous and cause personal injury or damage to clothing.

• See attached Conceptual Documents and below for technical requirement of products.

5.2 Dental Exam room Casework (11 rooms)

• Base Cabinet Salient Characteristics o Product Description o Base cabinets need to be a modular dental operator side console or cabinet designed specifically for single-chair dental operatories. The unit shall be configurable as either left-hand or right-hand orientation to support dentist and/or assistant workflows and be available in multiple widths, depths, and heights to accommodate varying operatory layouts and clinical requirements.

• Physical & Dimensional Characteristics o Available lengths: 28”, 42”, 56”, 70”, and 84” o Countertop heights: 30” or 34” o Typical configuration footprint: approximately 60” W x 24” D x 32” H o Designed for seamless integration into single-chair dental operatories o Configuration (left/right, sink/no sink, drawer/door combinations) determined at time of purchase o Custom cabinet dimensions are available as needed to match field conditions or design elements.

• Construction & Materials o Cabinet shell constructed from 5/8” or 3/4” industrial-grade particleboard o Curved end panels manufactured from medium density fiberboard (MDF) o Cabinet columns fabricated from e-coated 12-gauge cold-rolled steel for structural rigidity mailto:Bradley.arndt@va.gov o Sub-base constructed of 10-gauge roll-formed steel with 16-gauge powder-coated covers o Seismic anchoring provisions compliant with ASCE-05 standards

• Countertop & Surface Options o Standard countertop: 2 cm composite build-up including:

0.236” plywood with phenolic backer (resistant to humidity and moisture) 12 mm acrylic resin surface (Wilsonart Gibraltar® or DuPont Corian®) o Optional countertop materials include Cambria quartz, Samsung quartz, and laminate o Designed to withstand clinical moisture, disinfectants, and daily operatory use

• Storage, Hardware & Functional Components o Drawer systems utilize Blum Tandembox® soft-close slides, tested to 75–150 lb dynamic loads o Door hinges utilize Blum CLIP-top Blumotion® soft-close hinges with three-way adjustment o Door and drawer fronts finished with vertical grade high-pressure laminate (V32

HPDL)

o All exposed edges finished with 2 mm color-matched rigid PVC edge banding o Optional locking drawers and doors available o Optional sink components include:

o Stainless steel or round stainless-steel sink o Hands-free foot-activated chrome faucet o Integrated waste drop and soap dispenser options

6. DESIGN CONTRACT TASKS/REQUIREMENTS.

• The Contractor shall attend a minimum of three (3) in-person / teams meetings at the Temple Medical Facility, located at 1901 Veterans Memorial Drive, Temple, Texas 76504 to review final award with VA Interior Designer/COR, and End Users and to make necessary revisions.

• The Contractor shall be responsible for taking and applying accurate field measurements to ordered product for verification of correct sizing

• The Contractor shall be liable for any incorrect field measurements leading to incorrect product order.

• The Contractor shall be responsible for providing all sample materials for awarded product (2-Day Delivery) as requested by VA Interior Designer.

• The product shall not be placed into production without clearance from the VA COR.

• The VA reserves the right to refuse any misordered or damaged product at delivery.

• The Contractor shall provide final, clean 1/8” - 1’ scaled drawings of product layout for sign-off prior to scheduling manufacturing.

• The Contractor shall track manufacturing schedule and notify VA Interior Designer /

COR with updates of estimated completion date by email.

• The Contractor shall attend a post-installation meeting to assess, address, and document any punch-list items and shall submit to the VA Interior Designer / COR a remediation plan within 5 business days.

• The Contractor shall provide 30 days free storage, with the option for up to 6 months of billed storage.

• The Contractor shall be knowledgeable of and shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, building codes, Life Safety codes, Occupational Health and Safety

(222.cfm.va.gov/til/dguide.asp), and instructions required for the performance of the duties in the Statement of Work (SOW).

• The Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring that its firm and staff maintain any generally required professional certification, license, bond, and proficiency relative to their area of expertise.

• The Contractor shall retain documentation of such records.

• The Government will not pay for expenses to meet this requirement.

• The Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring staff are trained and certified for planning and installing product to maintain the integrity of the manufacturer’s warranty.

• Any damaged furniture at delivery or installation shall be replaced or repaired by the

Contractor at no cost to the Government by final inspection.

SOW ATTACHMENT #SITE MAP

(END OF STATEMENT OF WORK)

(END OF SECTION B)

36C25726Q0636

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

C.1 ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS –

COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

C.2 FAR 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/far-overhaul

FAR 52.203-11 CERTIFICATION AND DISCLOSURE REGARDING (SEP 2024)

PAYMENT TO INFLUENCE CERTAIN FEDERAL

TRANSACTIONS

FAR 52.203-17 CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS (NOV 2023)

FAR 52.203-18 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES (JAN 2017)

THAT REQUIRE CERTAIN INTERNAL

CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS OR STATEMENTS (NOV 2023)

- REPRESENTATION

FAR 52.203-19 PROHIBITION ON REQUIRING CERTAIN INTERNAL (JAN 2017)

CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS OR STATEMENTS

FAR 52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (NOV 2025)

- REGISTRATION (DEVIATION)

FAR 52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT-MAINTENANCE (OCT 2018)

FAR 52.209-6 PROTECTING THE GOVERNMENT'S INTEREST WHEN (NOV 2025)

SUBCONTRACTING WITH CONTRACTORS DEBARRED,

SUSPENDED, PROPOSED FOR DEBARMENT, OR

VOLUNTARILY EXCLUDED (DEVIATION)

FAR 52.209-10 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH INVERTED (NOV 2025)

DOMESTIC CORPORATIONS (DEVIATION)

FAR 52.219-6 NOTICE OF TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE (NOV 2025)

(DEVIATION)

FAR 52.219-8 UTILIZATION OF SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS (NOV 2025)

(DEVIATION)

FAR 52.219-14 LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING (DEVIATION) (NOV 2025)

FAR 52.219-28 POSTAWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM (NOV 2025)

REREPRESENTATION (DEVIATION)

FAR 52.219-33 NONMANUFACTURER RULE (DEVIATION) (NOV 2025)

FAR 52.222-19 CHILD LABOR-COOPERATION WITH AUTHORITIES (MAR 2026)

AND REMEDIES (DEVIATION)

FAR 52.222-35 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR VETERANS (DEVIATION) (NOV 2025)

FAR 52.222-36 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR WORKERS WITH (NOV 2025)

DISABILITIES (DEVIATION)

FAR 52.222-37 EMPLOYMENT REPORTS ON VETERANS (DEVIATION) (NOV 2025)

FAR 52.222-40 NOTIFICATION OF EMPLOYEE RIGHTS UNDER THE (NOV 2025)

https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul

NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS ACT (DEVIATION)

FAR 52.222-50 COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (DEVIATION) (NOV 2025)

FAR 52.223-23 SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTS (DEVIATION) (NOV 2025)

FAR 52.225-1 BUY AMERICAN – SUPPLIES (DEVIATION) (NOV 2025)

FAR 52.226-8 ENCOURAGING CONTRACTOR POLICIES TO BAN TEXT (MAY 2024)

MESSAGING WHILE DRIVING

FAR 52.229-3 FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL TAXES (DEVIATION) (SEP 2025)

FAR 52.232-40 PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL (MAR 2023)

BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS

FAR 52.233-3 PROTEST AFTER AWARD (DEVIATION) (NOV 2025)

FAR 52.233-4 APPLICABLE LAW FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT CLAIM (NOV 2025)

VAAR 852.201-70 CONTRACTING OFFICER’S REPRESENTATIVE (DEC 2022)

VAAR 852.203-70 COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING (MAY 2018)

VAAR 852.222-71 COMPLIANCE WITH EXECUTIVE ORDER 13899 (NOV 2025)

(DEVIATION)

VAAR 852.242-71 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER (OCT 2020)

VAAR 852.246-71 REJECTED GOODS (OCT 2018)

(End of Clause)

C.3 FAR 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.

(End of clause)

C.4 FAR 52.252-6 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN CLAUSES (NOV 2020)

(a) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the clause.

(b) The use in this solicitation or contract of any VA Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) (48 CFR Chapter 8) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.

(End of clause)

C.5 VAAR 852.219-73 VA NOTICE OF TOTAL SET-ASIDE FOR VERIFIED

SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES (NOV 2022)

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

(1) Means a small business concern -

(i) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned by one or more service-disabled Veterans or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more service-disabled Veterans or eligible surviving spouses (see VAAR802.101, Surviving Spouse definition);

(ii) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more service-disabled Veterans (or eligible surviving spouses) or, in the case of a service-disabled

Veteran with permanent and severe disability, the spouse or permanent caregiver of such Veteran;

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

(iv) The business has been verified for ownership and control pursuant to 38 CFR part 74 and is listed in VA's Vendor Information Pages (VIP) database at https://www.vetbiz.va.gov/vip/; and

(v) The business will comply with VAAR subpart 819.70 and Small Business Administration (SBA) regulations regarding small business size and government contracting programs at 13 CFR parts 121 and 125, provided that any reference therein to a service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern or SDVO SBC, is to be construed to apply to a VA verified and VIP-listed SDVOSB, unless otherwise stated in this clause.

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

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

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

632(q)(2)), except that for a VA contract the firm must be listed in the VIP database (see paragraph (a)(1)(iv) of this clause).

(b) General.

(1) Offers are solicited only from VIP-listed SDVOSBs. Offers received from entities that are not VIP-listed SDVOSBs at the time of offer shall not be considered.

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

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

(c) Representation. Pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127(e), only VIP-listed SDVOSBs are considered eligible to receive award of a resulting contract. By submitting an offer, the prospective contractor represents that it is an eligible SDVOSB as defined in this clause, 38 CFR part 74, and VAAR subpart 819.70.

(d) Agreement. When awarded a contract action, including orders under multiple-award contracts, an SDVOSB agrees that in the performance of the contract, the SDVOSB shall comply with requirements in VAAR subpart 819.70 and SBA regulations on small business size and government contracting programs at 13 CFR part 121 and part 125, including the non-manufacturer rule and limitations on subcontracting requirements in 13 CFR 121.406(b) and 13 CFR 125.6. Unless otherwise stated in this clause, a requirement in 13 CFR parts 121 and 125 that applies to an SDVO SBC, is to be construed to also apply to a VIP-listed SDVOSB. For the purpose of limitations on subcontracting, only VIP-listed SDVOSBs (including independent contractors) shall be considered eligible and/or “similarly situated” (i.e., a firm that has the same small business program status as the prime contractor). An otherwise eligible firm further agrees to comply with the required certification requirements in this solicitation (see 852.219-75 or 852.219-76 as applicable). These requirements are summarized as follows:

(1) Services. In the case of a contract for services (except construction), the SDVOSB prime contractor will not pay more than 50% of the amount paid by the government to the prime for contract performance to firms that are not VIP-listed SDVOSBs (excluding direct costs to the extent they are not the principal purpose of the acquisition and the SDVOSB/VOSB does not provide the service, such as airline travel, cloud computing services, or mass media purchases).

When a contract includes both services and supplies, the 50 percent limitation shall apply only to the service portion of the contract

(2) Supplies/products.

(i) In the case of a contract for supplies or products (other than from a non-manufacturer of such supplies), the SDVOSB prime contractor will not pay more than 50% of the amount paid by the government to the prime for contract performance, excluding the cost of materials, to firms that are not VIP-listed SDVOSBs. When a contract includes both supply and services, the 50 percent limitation shall apply only to the supply portion of the contract.

(ii) In the case of a contract for supplies from a non-manufacturer, the SDVOSB prime contractor will supply the product of a domestic small business manufacturer or processor, unless a waiver as described in 13 CFR 121.406(b)(5) has been granted. Refer to 13 CRF 125.6(a)(2)(ii) for guidance pertaining to multiple item procurements.

(3) General construction. In the case of a contract for general construction, the SDVOSB prime contractor will not pay more than 85% of the amount paid by the government to the prime for contract performance, excluding the cost of materials, to firms that are not VIP-listed SDVOSBs.

(4) Special trade construction contractors. In the case of a contract for special trade contractors, no more than 75% of the amount paid by the government to the prime for contract performance, excluding the cost of materials, may be paid to firms that are not VIP-listed SDVOSBs.

(5) Subcontracting. An SDVOSB must meet the NAICS size standard assigned by the prime contractor and be listed in VIP to count as similarly situated. Any work that a first tier VIP-listed SDVOSB subcontractor further subcontracts will count towards the percent of subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. For supply or construction contracts, the cost of materials is excluded and not considered to be subcontracted. When a contract includes both services and supplies, the 50 percent limitation shall apply only to the portion of the contract with the preponderance of the expenditure upon which the assigned NAICS is based. For information and more specific requirements, refer to 13 CFR 125.6.

(e) Required limitations on subcontracting compliance measurement period. An SDVOSB shall comply with the limitations on subcontracting as follows:

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.] [X] By the end of the base term of the contract or order, and then by the end of each subsequent option period; or [ ] By the end of the performance period for each order issued under the contract.

(f) Joint ventures. A joint venture may be considered eligible as an SDVOSB if the joint venture is listed in VIP and complies with the requirements in 13 CFR 125.18(b), provided that any requirement therein that applies to an SDVO SBC is to be construed to apply to a VIP-listed SDVOSB. A joint venture agrees that, in the performance of the contract, the applicable percentage specified in paragraph (d) of this clause will be performed by the aggregate of the joint venture participants.

(g) Precedence. The VA Veterans First Contracting Program, as defined in VAAR 802.101, subpart 819.70, and this clause takes precedence over any inconsistencies between the requirements of the SBA Program for SDVO SBCs, and the VA Veterans First Contracting Program.

(h) Misrepresentation. Pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127(g), any business concern, including all its principals, that is determined by VA to have willfully and intentionally misrepresented a company's SDVOSB status is subject to debarment from contracting with the Department for a period of not less than five years (see VAAR 809.406-2 Causes for Debarment).

(End of clause)

C.6 VAAR 852.219-76 VA NOTICER OF LIMITATIONS ON

SUBCONTRACTING – CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SUPPLIES

AND PRODUCTS (NOV 2022)

(a) Pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127(k)(2), the offeror certifies that -

(1) If awarded a contract (see FAR 2.101 definition), it will comply with the limitations on subcontracting requirement as provided in the solicitation and the resultant contract, as follows:

[Offeror check the appropriate box]

(i) [ ] In the case of a contract for supplies or products (other than from a non-manufacturer of such supplies), it will not pay more than 50% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not VIP-listed SDVOSBs as set forth in 852.219-73 or VOSBs as set forth in 852.219-74. Any work that a similarly situated VIP-listed subcontractor further subcontracts will count towards the 50% subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. Cost of materials are excluded and not considered to be subcontracted.

(ii) [ ] In the case of a contract for supplies from a nonmanufacturer, it will supply the product of a domestic small business manufacturer or processor, unless a waiver as described in 13 CFR 121.406(b)(5) is granted. The offeror understands that, as provided in 13 CFR 121.406(b)(7), such a waiver has no effect on requirements external to the Small Business Act, such as the Buy American Act or the Trade Agreements Act.

(2) Manufacturer or nonmanufacturer representation and certification. [Offeror fill-in - check each applicable box below. The offeror must select the applicable provision below, identifying itself as either a manufacturer or nonmanufacturer]:

(i) [ ] Manufacturer or producer. The offeror certifies that it is the manufacturer or producer of the end item being procured, and the end item is manufactured or produced in the United States, in accordance with paragraph (a)(1)(i).

(ii) [ ] Nonmanufacturer. The offeror certifies that it qualifies as a nonmanufacturer in accordance with the requirements of 13 CFR 121.406(b) and paragraph (a)(1)(ii). The offeror further certifies it meets each element below as required in order to qualify as a nonmanufacturer. [Offeror fill-in - check each box below.] [ ] The offeror certifies that it does not exceed 500 employees (or 150 employees for the Information Technology Value Added Reseller exception to NAICS code 541519, which is found at 13 CFR 121.201, footnote 18).

[ ] The offeror certifies that it is primarily engaged in the retail or wholesale trade and normally sells the type of item being supplied.

[ ] The offeror certifies that it will take ownership or possession of the item(s) with its personnel, equipment, or facilities in a manner consistent with industry practice.

(iii) [ ] The offeror certifies that it will supply the end item of a small business manufacturer, processor, or producer made in the United States, unless a waiver as provided in 13 CFR 121.406(b)(5) has been issued by SBA. [Contracting Officer fill-in or removal (see 13 CFR 121.1205). This requirement must be included for a single end item. However, if SBA has issued an applicable waiver of the nonmanufacturer rule for the end item, this requirement must be removed in the final solicitation or contract.] or [Contracting officer tailor clause to remove one or other block under subparagraph (iii).] [ ] If this is a multiple item acquisition, the offeror certifies that at least 50% of the estimated contract value is composed of items that are manufactured by small business concerns.

[Contracting Officer fill-in or removal. See 13 CFR 121.406(d) for multiple end items. If SBA has issued an applicable nonmanufacturer rule waiver, this requirement must be removed in the final solicitation or contract.]

(3) The offeror acknowledges that this certification concerns a matter within the jurisdiction of an Agency of the United States. The offeror further acknowledges that this certification is subject to Title 18, United States Code, Section 1001, and, as such, a false, fictitious, or fraudulent certification may render the offeror subject to criminal, civil, or administrative penalties, including prosecution.

(4) If VA determines that an SDVOSB/VOSB awarded a contract pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127 did not act in good faith, such SDVOSB/VOSB shall be subject to any or all of the following:

(i) Referral to the VA Suspension and Debarment Committee;

(ii) A fine under section 16(g)

(1) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 645(g)(1)); and

(iii) Prosecution for violating section 1001 of title 18.

(b) The offeror represents and understands that by submission of its offer and award of a contract it may be required to provide copies of documents or records to VA that VA may review to determine whether the offeror complied with the limitations on subcontracting requirement specified in the contract or to determine whether the offeror qualifies as a manufacturer or nonmanufacturer in compliance with the limitations on subcontracting requirement. Contracting officers may, at their discretion, require the contractor to demonstrate its compliance with the limitations on subcontracting at any time during performance and upon completion of a contract if the information regarding such compliance is not already available to the contracting officer.

Evidence of compliance includes, but is not limited to, invoices, copies of subcontracts, or a list of the value of tasks performed.

(c) The offeror further agrees to cooperate fully and make available any documents or records as may be required to enable VA to determine compliance. The offeror understands that failure to provide documents as requested by VA may result in remedial action as the Government deems appropriate.

(d) Offeror completed certification/fill-in required. The formal certification must be completed, signed and returned with the offeror's bid, quotation, or proposal. The Government will not consider offers for award from offerors that do not provide the certification, and all such responses will be deemed ineligible for evaluation and award.

Certification I hereby certify that if awarded the contract, [insert name of offeror] will comply with the limitations on subcontracting specified in this clause and in the resultant contract. I further certify that I am authorized to execute this certification on behalf of [insert name of offeror].

Printed Name of Signee: _____________ Printed Title of Signee: _____________ Signature: ____________ Date: ______________ Company Name and Address: _______________

(End of clause)

C.7 VAAR 852.252-70 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS OR CLAUSES

INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (JAN 2008)

The following provisions or clauses incorporated by reference in this solicitation must be completed by the offeror or prospective contractor and submitted with the quotation or offer.

Copies of these provisions or clauses are available on the Internet at the Web sites provided in the provision at FAR 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference, or the clause at FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference. Copies may also be obtained from the contracting officer.

(End of Clause) (End of Addendum 52.212-4)

C.8 52.222-90 ADDRESSING DEI DISCRIMINATION BY FEDERAL

CONTRACTORS (DEVIATION APR 2026)

(a)Definitions. As used in this clause— Program participation means membership or participation in, or access or admission to: training, mentoring, or leadership development programs; educational opportunities; clubs; associations; or similar opportunities that are sponsored or established by the contractor or subcontractor.

Racially discriminatory diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) activities means disparate treatment based on race or ethnicity in the recruitment, employment (e.g., hiring, promotions), contracting (e.g., vendor agreements), program participation, or allocation or deployment of an entity's resources.

(b) In connection with the performance of work under this contract, the Contractor agrees as follows:

(1) The Contractor will not engage in any racially discriminatory DEI activities;

(2) The Contractor will furnish all information and reports, including providing access to books, records, and accounts, as required by the Contracting Officer, for purposes of ascertaining compliance with this clause;

(3) In the event of the Contractor's or a subcontractor's noncompliance with this clause, this contract may be canceled, terminated, or suspended in whole or in part, and the Contractor or subcontractor may be declared ineligible for further Government contracts;

(4) The Contractor will report any subcontractor's known or reasonably knowable conduct that may violate this clause to the Contracting Officer and take any appropriate remedial actions directed by the Contracting Officer; and

(5) The Contractor will inform the Contracting Officer if a subcontractor sues the Contractor and the suit puts at issue, in any way, the validity of this clause.

(6) The Contractor recognizes that compliance with the requirements of this clause are material to the Government's payment decisions for purposes of 31 U.S.C. 3729(b)(4).

(c) The Contractor must include the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (c), in subcontracts at any tier, including those for commercial products and commercial services, except those where the place of delivery or performance is outside the United States.

(End of Clause)

C.9 VAAR 852.240-70 COMPLIANCE WITH PUBLIC LAW 119-37, SECTION

258 (DEVIATION) (MAR 2026)

Definitions. As used in this clause – Covered Information Technology Equipment means the following equipment used in an office environment: computers, printers, or interoperable videoconferencing equipment used in or by the Department of Veterans Affairs directly. ‘‘Covered information technology equipment’’ does not refer to services that use such equipment, including cloud services.

a. The contractor must adhere to the following requirements set forth in Public Law 119-37, Section 258 regarding the procurement of Covered Information Technology Equipment:

1. A manufacturer, bidder, or offeror, or a subsidiary or parent entity of a manufacturer, bidder, or offeror of procured or purchased covered information technology equipment cannot be an entity or parent company of an entity listed on any of the following:

(i) Department of Defense’s Chinese Military Company List;

(ii) Department of the Treasury’s Non-SDN Chinese Military Industrial Complex Companies List;

(iii) Department of Commerce’s Denied Persons List, Entity List, or Military End User List, if the entity is—

(A) An agency or instrumentality of the People’s Republic of China;

(B) An entity headquartered in the People’s Republic of China; or

(C) directly or indirectly owned or controlled by an agency, instrumentality, or entity described in subparagraph (A) or (B); or

(iv) Department of Homeland Security’s Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Entity List.

2. The contractor must include the terms and conditions of this clause in every subcontract or purchase order so that these disclosures will be binding on every subcontractor, third party, or vendor.

3. The following certification must be completed, signed, and returned with the contractor’s/offeror’s bid, quotation, or proposal. The Government will not consider offers for award from contractors/offerors that do not complete the certification. Any incomplete responses may be deemed ineligible for evaluation and award.

Certification:

I certify that [insert name of offeror]:

[ ] Is in compliance with the VAAR clause 852.240-70, Compliance with Public Law 119-37, Section 258

(DEVIATION] [MAR 2026]

I further certify that if awarded this contract, [insert name of offeror] will monitor the entity lists within this clause to ensure continued compliance for [insert name of offeror] and all of its subcontractors and will notify the Contracting Officer immediately with any change that may result in noncompliance. I further certify that I am authorized to execute this certification on behalf of [insert name of offeror].

Printed Name: _______________________________________ Printed Title: ________________________________________ Signature: __________________________________________ Date: ______________________________________________ Company Name: _____________________________________

(End of Clause)

(END OF SECTION C)

SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

E.1 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

(FEB 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions 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. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

https://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/

FAR

Number

Title Date

52.214-21 DESCRIPTIVE LITERATURE APR 2002

52.219-1 SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REPRESENTATIONS

(DEVIATION)

NOV 2025

52.229-11 TAX ON CERTAIN FOREIGN PROCUREMENTS—NOTICE

AND REPRESENTATION

JUN 2020

852.233-70 PROTEST CONTENT/ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE

RESOLUTION

OCT 2018

(End of Provision)

E.2 ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS –

COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

Provisions 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 provisions are incorporated into 52.212-1 as an addendum to this solicitation:

FAILURE TO SUBMIT A COMPLETE OFFER

IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE

INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED IN THIS

ADDENDUM WILL RESULT IN REMOVAL

FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION FOR

AWARD.

SUBMITTING OFFER TO ANY PERSON NOT BELOW WILL

BE CONSIDERED DIVULGING SOURCE SELECTION

INFORMATION, AND VIOLATION OF THE PROCUREMENT

INTEGRITY ACT.

https://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/

Submission of Questions and Proposals:

Questions: All questions must be received by Wednesday June 24, 2026, at 1200 Noon CDT.

All questions submitted for this solicitation must be electronically sent to the following email addresses: linda.lambert@va.gov . Please title email with Solicitation Number, Questions.

Questions must clearly identify which part of the solicitation. Questions received after the stated date and time may be addressed at the discretion of the Contracting Officer. Answers to questions will be addressed via an amendment to the solicitation and posted to https://www.sam.gov.

Proposals: All proposals are due NLT Thursday, July 2, 2026, at 1200 Noon CDT via e-mail only to linda.lambert@va.gov. Proposals must be received on or before the date and time specified in Block 8 of the SF 1449. Please title email with Solicitation Number, Proposal Submission.

All proposals must be submitted in one (1) PDF File and labeled with RFQ Number, Offeror’s Company Name, and the appropriate volume number. All proposals must be in a PDF format with the Solicitation Number, the Offerors’ name and Volume number. PROPOSALS

RECEIVED AFTER THE DUE DATE AND TIME WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR

AWARD. PROPOSALS MUST NOT INCLUDE CAPABILITY STATEMENTS OR SBA

LETTERS VERIFYING SDVOSB STATUS. FAILURE TO RETURN ALL REQUIRED

DOCUMENTATION AS OUTLINED BELOW WILL REMOVE OFFEROR FROM

FURTHER CONSIDERATION FOR AWARD.

VOLUME I MUST NOT CONTAIN THE PWS OR ANY CLAUSES AND

PROVISIONS NOT REQUIRED TO BE FILLED OUT, SIGNED, AND

RETURNED. DO NOT ADD ANY CLAUSES OR PROVISIONS TO YOUR

OFFER THAT ARE NOT IN THIS SOLICITATION. THE FAR, PER

EXECUTIVE ORDER, RESTORING COMMON SENSE TO FEDERAL

PROCUREMENT, IS BEING REVISED. SEE FAR 52.252.2 FOR LINK.

VOLUME I: Must be one (1) entire PDF document and contain only the following documentation in the order listed below. VOLUME I SHALL NOT CONTAIN THE

PWS OR ANY CLAUSES AND PROVISIONS NOT REQUIRING TO BE FILLED

OUT, SIGNED, AND RETURNED. VOLUME I MUST ONLY CONTAIN THE

BELOW:

Solicitation, Offer and Award Documents, Representations and Certifications. Only the signed SF 1449, any SF30’s, Section B.1 (filled out by the Offeror), Section B.2, and any clauses or provisions requiring fill-in and signature by the Offeror. All Offeror’s are required to complete Blocks 12, 17a, 30a, 30b, 30c, and Section B.1.a. Block 12 (Discount Terms) refers to discount Contractor will give the Government for prompt payment in percentage (i.e., Net 20). All Offeror’s are required to fill out and return all Clauses and Provisions that have fill-ins. Failure to return all fill-in Clauses and Provisions will make Offeror ineligible for award. The Government will not accept Clauses and Provisions from SAM.gov, as SAM.gov does not contain VA Acquisition and Representation Clauses and Provisions.

Price. Price using B.2 Schedule of Services continuation section. An Excel spreadsheet may be used but shall in the same format as Schedule B.2. The price proposal must be specific, complete in every detail, and separate from the technical proposal. Prices will be evaluated for fairness and reasonableness and will be compared against competing mailto:linda.lambert@va.gov https://www.sam.gov/ mailto:linda.lambert@va.gov proposals and the independent Government cost estimate. Prices must be listed as an all-inclusive Firm Fixed Unit Price that covers in full those services under each CLIN.

Technical Approach. Only the offeror’s technical specifications for fulfilling the requirements of the PWS. The technical specification page count DOES NOT include any technical documentation the Government asks for. DO NOT PROVIDE A

CAPABILITY STATEMENT WITH YOUR TECHNICAL PROPOSAL. DO NOT

RENAME OR ADD THE PHRASE CAPABILITY STATEMENT TO THE

TECHNICAL APPROACH.

Past Performance. The Government will obtain past performance information from CPARS. Offerors must only provide past performance where Offeror was the prime contractor. Submission must include the contract number and not the solicitation number. Emphasis will be on recent, relevant past performance. Recent is defined as work performed within the last 5 years. Relevant is defined as work similar in size and scope of the work described in the Performance Work Statement.

Volume Title Digital Copies Maximum Pages

I Solicitation, Offer and Award Documents, and Representations and Certifications 1 No page limit (PDF)

I Technical Specifications (See Addendum to FAR 52.212-2 for what is being evaluated) 1

25 (PDF) Does not include Technical Exhibits

I Price 1 No page limit (PDF and/or Excel)

I Past Performance 1 No more than 5 references NOTE: Pages that exceed the required page limitations will not be evaluated. Additional pages over the maximum allowed will be removed or not read and will not be evaluated by the Government.

All proposals must be valid for 90 days from closing date of solicitation. The Government will not accept more than one (1) proposal per Offeror. (This supersedes FAR 52.212-1(e), Multiple offers.) PROPOSALS RECEIVED AFTER THE DUE DATE AND TIME WILL

NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR AWARD.

A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

SDVOSB’s: Upon receipt of proposal, certification of status will be verified. The SBA’s Small Business Search will be utilized to determine SDVOSB status and is located at:

https://search.certifications.sba.gov/. DO NOT SUBMIT SBA LETTERS VERIFYING

SDVOSB STATUS.

Failure to submit a complete offer in accordance with the instructions contained in this addendum WILL result in removal from further consideration for award.

(End of Addendum 52.212-1) https://search.certifications.sba.gov/

E.3 52.212-2 EVALUATION - COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2021)

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

Technical Price Past Performance

Technical and past performance, when combined, are .

(b) Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

(c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

(End of Provision)

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

COMMERCIAL SERVICES

The following Evaluation Criteria is incorporated into 52.212-2 as an addendum to the solicitation:

All quote submissions will be screened to ensure the minimum solicitation requirements have been met. Those requirements are outlined within the Addendum to FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors. Failure to submit a complete offer will result in removal from further consideration for award.

Quotes that met the minimum solicitation requirements will then be reviewed on an individual basis to determine…