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36C25821Q0040
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Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 22

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This document is a pre-solicitation notice for a subscription to an electronic drug reference database. The Department of Veterans Affairs will post a solicitation on or about February 5, 2021 to obtain a subscription for clinical staff at eight medical facilities in the VA Desert Pacific Healthcare Network, including locations in Tucson, Phoenix, Prescott, and Albuquerque as well as Loma Linda, Greater Los Angeles, Long Beach, and San Diego. The solicitation will seek a fully functional electronic drug reference that provides drug information, interactions, dosing, and patient education materials to medical providers.

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36C25821Q0040

5. PROJECT NUMBER (if applicable)

CODE

7.

ADMINISTERED BY

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

CODE

6. ISSUED BY

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NUMBER

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

9B. DATED

PAGE OF

PAGES

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED

BPA NO.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

FACILITY CODE

CODE

Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers

E. IMPORTANT:

is extended,

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning __________ copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted; or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE

OF YOUR

ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY is not extended.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

(REV. 11/2016)

is required to sign this document and return ___________ copies to the issuing office.

is not, A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO:

Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

15C. DATE SIGNED

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERE

D CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES

SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR

OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendmen t, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER

Contractor

16C. DATE SIGNED

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION

16B. UNITED

STATES OF AMERICA

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF

CONTRACTING OFFICER

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

STANDARD FORM 30

PREVIOUS EDITION NOT USABLE

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.243 (Type or print) (Type or print) (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

(Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code) (If other than Item 6) (Specify type of modification and authority) (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.)

(If required)

(SEE ITEM 11)

(SEE ITEM 13)

(X)

CHECK

ONE

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS,

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF

SOLICITATIONS

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) 04-13-2021 None 36C258 Blaine Greenwalt Department of Veterans Affairs NCO22-Gilbert Network Contracting 3601 S. 6th Avenue Tucson AZ 85723 36C258 Department of Veterans Affairs NCO22-Gilbert Network Contracting 3601 S. 6th Avenue Tucson AZ 85723 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25821Q0040 04-13-2021

X X X Wednesday,12 May 2021 @15:00 PST This purpose of this amendment is as follows:

1. Correct the solicitation End Date to 12 May 2021 as shown in block 11.

2. Post the corrected version of the solicitation. The original document was published to SAM with some errors due to a system malfunction . The attached solicitation lists everythings as it was intended.

Carlos Acosta Supervisory Contract Specialist

CONTINUATION PAGE

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.

DUNS:

DUNS+4:

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. 2/2012)

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

STANDARD FORM 1449

OFFEROR TO

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

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

36C25821Q0040 04-12-2021 Blaine Greenwalt 5207921450 x14457 05-12-2021 15:00

PST

36C258 Department of Veterans Affairs NCO22-Gilbert Network Contracting 3601 S. 6th Avenue Tucson AZ 85723 X 511210 $41.5 Million NET 30 Days N/A X 36C258 Department of Veterans Affairs Southern Arizona VA Healthcare System 3601 S. 6th Avenue Tucson AZ 85723 36C258 Blaine Greenwalt Department of Veterans Affairs NCO22-Gilbert Network Contracting 3601 S. 6th Avenue Tucson AZ 85723

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.

See CONTINUATION Page Request for Quote to provide all stations in VISN 22 with access to an Electronic Drug Reference. Please see Statement of Work for a list of salient charateristics.

Offeror Shall submit a signed copy of the SF 1449 to the Contracting Officer blaine.greenwalt@va.gov, by the time and date specified in Block 8 of the SF 1449 with their quote.

Questions must be submitted in writing and emailed Blaine Greenwalt no later than 6 calendar days prior to the date in block 8 of the SF 1449.

See CONTINUATION Page X Carlos Acosta Supervisory Contract Specialist Table of Contents

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS5
B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA5
B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE6
ITEM INFORMATION6
SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES17
C.1 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)17
C.2 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 2021)17
C.3 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)25
C.4 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000)25
C.5 VAAR 852.212-70 PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES APPLICABLE TO VA ACQUISITION OF COMMERCIAL ITEMS (APR 2020)25
SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS28
D.1 Statement of Work28
D.2 VISN Bed Counts30
SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS31
E.1 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)31
E.2 52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (OCT 2020)31
E.3 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JUN 2020)34
E.4 52.212-2 EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2014)39
EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (ADDENDA)40
E.5 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (FEB 2021)41
E.6 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)59

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 36C258 Department of Veterans Affairs NCO22-Gilbert Network Contracting 3601 S. 6th Avenue Tucson AZ 85723

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] One Advance payment for 1 Year Subscription

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.

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.

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
YR
__________________
__________________

Electronic Clinical Reference Subscription to be provided in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW) for the New Mexico VA Health Care System in Albuquerque, NM.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 10-01-2021 POP End: 09-30-2022 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 511210 - Software Publishers PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: DH10 - IT and Telecom - Platform As A Service: Database, Mainframe, Middleware

1.00
YR
__________________
__________________

Electronic Clinical Reference Subscription to be provided in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW) for the VA Loma Linda Health Care System.

POP Begin: 10-01-2021 POP End: 09-30-2022

1.00
YR
__________________
__________________

Electronic Clinical Reference Subscription to be provided in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW) for the VA Long Beach Health Care System.

POP Begin: 10-01-2021 POP End: 09-30-2022

1.00
YR
__________________
__________________

Electronic Clinical Reference Subscription to be provided in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW) for the VA Greater Los Angeles Health Care System.

POP Begin: 10-01-2021 POP End: 09-30-2022

1.00
YR
__________________
__________________

Electronic Clinical Reference Subscription to be provided in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW) for the Phoenix VA Health Care System.

POP Begin: 10-01-2021 POP End: 09-30-2022

1.00
YR
__________________
__________________

Electronic Clinical Reference Subscription to be provided in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW) for the Northern Arizona VA Health Care System.

POP Begin: 10-01-2021 POP End: 09-30-2022

1.00
YR
__________________
__________________

Electronic Clinical Reference Subscription to be provided in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW) for the VA San Diego Health Care System.

POP Begin: 10-01-2021 POP End: 09-30-2022

1.00
YR
__________________
__________________

Electronic Clinical Reference Subscription to be provided in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW) for the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System.

POP Begin: 10-01-2021 POP End: 09-30-2022

1.00
YR
__________________
__________________

Electronic Clinical Reference Subscription to be provided in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW) for the New Mexico VA Health Care System in Albuquerque, NM.

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 10-01-2022 POP End: 09-30-2023

1.00
YR
__________________
__________________

Electronic Clinical Reference Subscription to be provided in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW) for the VA Loma Linda Health Care System.

POP Begin: 10-01-2022 POP End: 09-30-2023

1.00
YR
__________________
__________________

Electronic Clinical Reference Subscription to be provided in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW) for the VA Long Beach Health Care System.

POP Begin: 10-01-2022 POP End: 09-30-2023

1.00
YR
__________________
__________________

Electronic Clinical Reference Subscription to be provided in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW) for the VA Greater Los Angeles Health Care System.

POP Begin: 10-01-2022 POP End: 09-30-2023

1.00
YR
__________________
__________________

Electronic Clinical Reference Subscription to be provided in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW) for the Phoenix VA Health Care System.

POP Begin: 10-01-2022 POP End: 09-30-2023

1.00
YR
__________________
__________________

Electronic Clinical Reference Subscription to be provided in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW) for the Northern Arizona VA Health Care System.

POP Begin: 10-01-2022 POP End: 09-30-2023

1.00
YR
__________________
__________________

Electronic Clinical Reference Subscription to be provided in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW) for the VA San Diego Health Care System.

POP Begin: 10-01-2022 POP End: 09-30-2023

1.00
YR
__________________
__________________

Electronic Clinical Reference Subscription to be provided in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW) for the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System.

POP Begin: 10-01-2022 POP End: 09-30-2023

1.00
YR
__________________
__________________

Electronic Clinical Reference Subscription to be provided in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW) for the New Mexico VA Health Care System in Albuquerque, NM.

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 10-01-2023 POP End: 09-30-2024

1.00
YR
__________________
__________________

Electronic Clinical Reference Subscription to be provided in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW) for the VA Loma Linda Health Care System.

POP Begin: 10-01-2023 POP End: 09-30-2024

1.00
YR
__________________
__________________

Electronic Clinical Reference Subscription to be provided in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW) for the VA Long Beach Health Care System.

POP Begin: 10-01-2023 POP End: 09-30-2024

1.00
YR
__________________
__________________

Electronic Clinical Reference Subscription to be provided in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW) for the VA Greater Los Angeles Health Care System.

POP Begin: 10-01-2023 POP End: 09-30-2024

1.00
YR
__________________
__________________

Electronic Clinical Reference Subscription to be provided in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW) for the Phoenix VA Health Care System.

POP Begin: 10-01-2023 POP End: 09-30-2024

1.00
YR
__________________
__________________

Electronic Clinical Reference Subscription to be provided in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW) for the Northern Arizona VA Health Care System.

POP Begin: 10-01-2023 POP End: 09-30-2024

1.00
YR
__________________
__________________

Electronic Clinical Reference Subscription to be provided in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW) for the VA San Diego Health Care System.

POP Begin: 10-01-2023 POP End: 09-30-2024

1.00
YR
__________________
__________________

Electronic Clinical Reference Subscription to be provided in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW) for the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System.

POP Begin: 10-01-2023 POP End: 09-30-2024

1.00
YR
__________________
__________________

Electronic Clinical Reference Subscription to be provided in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW) for the New Mexico VA Health Care System in Albuquerque, NM.

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 10-01-2024 POP End: 09-30-2025

1.00
YR
__________________
__________________

Electronic Clinical Reference Subscription to be provided in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW) for the VA Loma Linda Health Care System.

POP Begin: 10-01-2024 POP End: 09-30-2025

1.00
YR
__________________
__________________

Electronic Clinical Reference Subscription to be provided in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW) for the VA Long Beach Health Care System.

POP Begin: 10-01-2024 POP End: 09-30-2025

1.00
YR
__________________
__________________

Electronic Clinical Reference Subscription to be provided in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW) for the VA Greater Los Angeles Health Care System.

POP Begin: 10-01-2024 POP End: 09-30-2025

1.00
YR
__________________
__________________

Electronic Clinical Reference Subscription to be provided in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW) for the Phoenix VA Health Care System.

POP Begin: 10-01-2024 POP End: 09-30-2025

1.00
YR
__________________
__________________

Electronic Clinical Reference Subscription to be provided in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW) for the Northern Arizona VA Health Care System.

POP Begin: 10-01-2024 POP End: 09-30-2025

1.00
YR
__________________
__________________

Electronic Clinical Reference Subscription to be provided in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW) for the VA San Diego Health Care System.

POP Begin: 10-01-2024 POP End: 09-30-2025

1.00
YR
__________________
__________________

Electronic Clinical Reference Subscription to be provided in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW) for the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System.

POP Begin: 10-01-2024 POP End: 09-30-2025

1.00
YR
__________________
__________________

Electronic Clinical Reference Subscription to be provided in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW) for the New Mexico VA Health Care System in Albuquerque, NM.

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 10-01-2025 POP End: 09-30-2026

1.00
YR
__________________
__________________

Electronic Clinical Reference Subscription to be provided in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW) for the VA Loma Linda Health Care System.

POP Begin: 10-01-2025 POP End: 09-30-2026

1.00
YR
__________________
__________________

Electronic Clinical Reference Subscription to be provided in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW) for the VA Long Beach Health Care System.

POP Begin: 10-01-2025 POP End: 09-30-2026

1.00
YR
__________________
__________________

Electronic Clinical Reference Subscription to be provided in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW) for the VA Greater Los Angeles Health Care System.

POP Begin: 10-01-2025 POP End: 09-30-2026

1.00
YR
__________________
__________________

Electronic Clinical Reference Subscription to be provided in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW) for the Phoenix VA Health Care System.

POP Begin: 10-01-2025 POP End: 09-30-2026

1.00
YR
__________________
__________________

Electronic Clinical Reference Subscription to be provided in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW) for the Northern Arizona VA Health Care System.

POP Begin: 10-01-2025 POP End: 09-30-2026

1.00
YR
__________________
__________________

Electronic Clinical Reference Subscription to be provided in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW) for the VA San Diego Health Care System.

POP Begin: 10-01-2025 POP End: 09-30-2026

1.00
YR
__________________
__________________

Electronic Clinical Reference Subscription to be provided in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW) for the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System.

POP Begin: 10-01-2025 POP End: 09-30-2026

GRAND TOTAL
__________________

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

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

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

http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/

(End of Clause)

FAR Number
Title
Date
52.203-17
CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS AND REQUIREMENT TO INFORM EMPLOYEES OF WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS
JUN 2020
52.204-4
PRINTED OR COPIED DOUBLE-SIDED ON POSTCONSUMER FIBER CONTENT PAPER
MAY 2011
52.204-13
SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE
OCT 2018
52.204-18
COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE MAINTENANCE
AUG 2020
52.212-4
CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS
OCT 2018
52.227-19
COMMERCIAL COMPUTER SOFTWARE LICENSE
DEC 2007
52.232-18
AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS
APR 1984
52.232-40
PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS
DEC 2013

C.2 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 2021)

(a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

(1) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (JAN 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(2) 52.204–23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (Jul 2018) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115–91).

(3) 52.204–25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (AUG 2020) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115–232).

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

(5) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (Aug 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).

(6) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) (Public Laws 108-77 and 108-78 (19 U.S.C. 3805 note)).

(b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

[X] (1) 52.203–6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (JUN 2020), with Alternate I (OCT 1995) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 2402).

[] (2) 52.203–13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (JUN 2020) (41 U.S.C. 3509).

[] (3) 52.203–15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (JUN 2010) (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5). (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.)

[X] (4) 52.204–10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (JUN 2020) (Pub. L. 109–282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

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

[] (7) 52.204–15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (OCT 2016) (Pub. L. 111–117, section 743 of Div. C).

[X] (8) 52.209–6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (JUN 2020) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

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

[] (10) [Reserved] [] (11)(i) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

[] (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-3.

[X] (12)(i) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (MAR 2020) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

[] (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-4.

[] (13) [Reserved] [] (14)(i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644).

[] (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-6.

[] (15)(i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644).

[] (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-7.

[X] (16) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2018) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

[] (17)(i) 52.219–9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (JUN 2020) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)).

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

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

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

[] (v) Alternate IV (JUN 2020) of 52.219–9.

[] (18)(i) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

[] (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-13.

[] (19) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(14)).

[] (20) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages—Subcontracting Plan (Jan 1999) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

[] (21) 52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 657f).

[X] (22)(i) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (NOV 2020) (15 U.S.C 632(a)(2)).

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

[] (23) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) Concerns (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

[] (24) 52.219-30, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Women-Owned Small Business Concerns Eligible Under the Women-Owned Small Business Program (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

[] (25) 52.219-32, Orders Issued Directly Under Small Business Reserves (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

[] (26) 52.219-33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(17)) [X] (27) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755).

[] (28) 52.222–19, Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (JAN 2020) (E.O. 13126).

[X] (29) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015).

[X] (30)(i) 52.222–26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016) (E.O. 11246).

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

[X] (31)(i) 52.222–35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

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

[X] (32)(i) 52.222–36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020) (29 U.S.C. 793).

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

[X] (33) 52.222–37, Employment Reports on Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

[X] (34) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (DEC 2010) (E.O. 13496).

[X] (35)(i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (OCT 2020) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

[] (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

[X] (36) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (OCT 2015). (E. O. 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial items as prescribed in 22.1803.)

[] (37)(i) 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA-Designated Items (May 2008) (42 U.S.C.6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

[] (ii) Alternate I (MAY 2008) of 52.223-9 (42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(C)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

[] (38) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

[] (39) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

[] (40)(i) 52.223-13, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Imaging Equipment (JUN 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

[] (ii) Alternate I (OCT 2015) of 52.223-13.

[] (41)(i) 52.223-14, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Televisions (JUN 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

[] (ii) Alternate I (JUN 2014) of 52.223-14.

[] (42) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (MAY 2020) (42 U.S.C. 8259b).

[] (43)(i) 52.223-16, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Personal Computer Products (OCT 2015) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

[] (ii) Alternate I (JUN 2014) of 52.223-16.

[X] (44) 52.223–18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (JUN 2020) (E.O. 13513).

[] (45) 52.223-20, Aerosols (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

[] (46) 52.223-21, Foams (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

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

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

[] (48) 52.225-1, Buy American—Supplies (JAN 2021) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).

[] (49)(i) 52.225-3, Buy American—Free Trade Agreements—Israeli Trade Act (JAN 2021) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, Pub. L. 103-182, 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, 110-138, 112-41, 112-42, and 112-43.

[] (ii) Alternate I (JAN 2021) of 52.225-3.

[] (iii) Alternate II (JAN 2021) of 52.225-3.

[] (iv) Alternate III (JAN 2021) of 52.225-3.

[] (50) 52.225–5, Trade Agreements (OCT 2019) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).

[X] (51) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (JUN 2008) (E.O.'s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

[] (52) 52.225–26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (OCT 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note).

[] (53) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

[] (54) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

[X] (55) 52.229–12, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (JUN 2020).

[] (56) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items (Feb 2002) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

[] (57) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Items (JAN 2017) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

[X] (58) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management (Oct 2018) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

[] (59) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Other than System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

[] (60) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (MAY 2014) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

[] (61) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (AUG 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

[] (62) 52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (JAN 2017)(15 U.S.C. 637(d)(13)).

[] (63)(i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx. 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631).

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

[] (iii) Alternate II (FEB 2006) of 52.247-64.

(c) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

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

[] (2) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (MAY 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

[] (3) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards—Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (AUG 2018) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

[] (4) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards—Price Adjustment (MAY 2014) (29 U.S.C 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

[] (5) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment—Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

[] (6) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services—Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

[] (7) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (NOV 2020).

[] (8) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2017) (E.O. 13706).

[] (9) 52.226–6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (JUN 2020) (42 U.S.C. 1792).

(d) Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph (d) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, as defined in FAR 2.101, on the date of award of this contract, and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records—Negotiation.

(1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor's directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract.

(2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all reasonable times the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR Subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved.

(3) As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and regardless of form. This does not require the Contractor to create or maintain any record that the Contractor does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law.

(e)(1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), and (d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in this paragraph (e)(1) in a subcontract for commercial items. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause—

(i) 52.203–13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (JUN 2020) (41 U.S.C. 3509).

(ii) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (JAN 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(iii) 52.204–23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (Jul 2018) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115–91).

(iv) 52.204–25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (AUG 2020) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115–232).

(v) 52.219–8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2018) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds the applicable threshold specified in FAR 19.702(a) on the date of subcontract award, the subcontractor must include 52.219–8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.

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

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

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

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

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

(xi) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (DEC 2010) (E.O. 13496). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (f) of FAR clause 52.222-40.

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

(xiii)(A) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (OCT 2020) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

(B) Alternate I (MAR 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

(xiv) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment—Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xv) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services—Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xvi) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (OCT 2015) (E. O. 12989).

(xvii) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (NOV 2020).

(xviii) 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2017) (E.O. 13706).

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

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

(xx) 52.225–26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (OCT 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note).

(xxi) 52.226–6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (JUN 2020) (42 U.S.C. 1792). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6.

(xxii) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx. 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64.

(2) While not required, the Contractor may include in its subcontracts for commercial items a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations.

(End of Clause)

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

The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 30 days.

(End of Clause)

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

(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 30 days; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 60 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.

(b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause.

(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed five (5) years.

(End of Clause) C.5 VAAR 852.212-70 PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES APPLICABLE TO VA ACQUISITION OF COMMERCIAL ITEMS (APR 2020)

(a) The Contractor agrees to comply with any provision or clause that is incorporated herein by reference to implement agency policy applicable to acquisition of commercial items or components. The following provisions and clauses that have been checked by the Contracting Officer are incorporated by reference.

[X] 852.203–70, Commercial Advertising.

[] 852.209–70, Organizational Conflicts of Interest.

[] 852.211–70, Equipment Operation and Maintenance Manuals.

[] 852.214–71, Restrictions on Alternate Item(s).

[] 852.214–72, Alternate Item(s). [Note: this is a fillable clause.] [] 852.214–73, Alternate Packaging and Packing.

[] 852.214–74, Marking of Bid Samples.

[X] 852.215–70, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and Veteran-Owned Small Business Evaluation Factors.

[X] 852.215–71, Evaluation Factor Commitments.

[] 852.216–71, Economic Price Adjustment of Contract Price(s) Based on a Price Index.

[] 852.216–72, Proportional Economic Price Adjustment of Contract Price(s) Based on a Price Index.

[] 852.216–73, Economic Price Adjustment—State Nursing Home Care for Veterans.

[] 852.216–74, Economic Price Adjustment—Medicaid Labor Rates.

[] 852.216–75, Economic Price Adjustment—Fuel Surcharge.

[] 852.219–9, VA Small Business Subcontracting Plan Minimum Requirements.

[] 852.219–10, VA Notice of Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside.

[] 852.219–11, VA Notice of Total Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside.

[] 852.222–70, Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards—Nursing Home Care for Veterans.

[] 852.228–70, Bond Premium Adjustment.

[] 852.228–71, Indemnification and Insurance.

[] 852.228–72, Assisting Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses in Obtaining Bonds.

[X] 852.232–72, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests.

[X] 852.233–70, Protest Content/Alternative Dispute Resolution.

[X] 852.233–71, Alternate Protest Procedure.

[] 852.237–70, Indemnification and Medical Liability Insurance.

[] 852.246–71, Rejected Goods.

[] 852.246–72, Frozen Processed Foods.

[] 852.246–73, Noncompliance with Packaging, Packing, and/or Marking Requirements.

[X] 852.270–1, Representatives of Contracting Officers.

[] 852.271–72, Time Spent by Counselee in Counseling Process.

[] 852.271–73, Use and Publication of Counseling Results.

[] 852.271–74, Inspection.

[] 852.271–75, Extension of Contract Period.

[] 852.273–70, Late Offers.

[] 852.273–71, Alternative Negotiation Techniques.

[] 852.273–72, Alternative Evaluation.

[] 852.273–73, Evaluation—Health-Care Resources.

[] 852.273–74, Award without Exchanges.

(b) All requests for quotations, solicitations, and contracts for commercial item services to be provided to beneficiaries must include the following clause:

[] 852.237–74, Nondiscrimination in Service Delivery.

(End of Clause)

SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS

36C25821Q0040 D.1 Statement of Work

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Statement of Work Electronic Drug Reference Subscription

1. Introduction and Overview

This requirements list is for a subscription to an online medical drug reference from a contractor that can provide license rights. This subscription is to ensure medical providers have access to a clinical drug reference for situations that are extremely complex and require in depth drug information in a quick and efficient manner. The reference will include comprehensive drug information (monographs, drug interactions, dosing, patient education material, IV compatibility, etc.), but in addition provide significant and in depth clinical information in areas including but not limited to off label drug uses, comprehensive toxicology information, drug safety data sheets (MSDS/SDS), extensive drug excipient information (beyond active ingredient and dyes), concise yet comprehensive and easy to read summary data for primary literature (including important statistical indicators such as p-values), specific drug information allowing different salt forms to be compared for clinical differences/indications, and other various clinical resources as defined in this requirements list.

2. Scope of Work

a. The contractor shall provide all resources necessary and have an established Business Associate Agreement with the Department of Veterans Affairs to meet the requirements.

b. The contractor shall provide uninterrupted access to a licensed electronic drug reference software database for clinical staff at facilities, virtual hubs, call centers, and offices in the VA Desert Pacific Healthcare Network (VISN 22), which include:

Phoenix VA Health Care System New Mexico VA Health Care System Northern Arizona VA Health Care System Southern Arizona VA Health Care System VA Greater Los Angeles Health Care System VA Loma Linda Health Care System VA Long Beach Health Care System VA San Diego Health Care System

3. Requirements

1. License rights to the online medical reference

1. Unlimited and simultaneous user access must be available online 24 hours a day 7 days a week via web from any government owned equipment (authenticated by IP address) as well as remote access for virtual employees such as those in telehealth centers, virtual clinical hubs, and call centers.

1. Application(s) to allow mobile access using various mobile devices (iPad, iPhone, Android, etc.).

1. The electronic reference will use one interface and allow quick searches across all resources simultaneously in one search statement. Users able to go from drug monograph, to toxicology, to SDS, to primary literature summary, to in-depth drug information with one search.

1. In addition to routine and comprehensive drug information (including but not limited to: drug monographs, chemical structure, IV compatibility, adverse drug reactions, drug interactions, drug identification, patient information, monitoring parameters, cautions, black box warnings, REMS, pharmacokinetics and storage requirements). The reference shall provide significant in-depth information in the following areas:

4. Extensive information on off label drug uses and indications. This will include literature references with graded strength of recommendation and evidence that supports or refutes the use of a drug.

4. Comprehensive poison and toxicology information for management of drugs, plants, and other substances that may be encountered by medical staff in Emergency Departments, hospitals, domiciliary, ambulatory care clinics, or other VA medical settings. Must include patient management and treatment protocols. Toxicology information will also cover comprehensive, detailed reproductive risk information, covering a full-range health effects when assessing the reproductive risks of drugs, chemicals, and physical and environmental agents.

4. Extensive library of Safety Data Sheets (MSDS/SDS). Beyond linked free SDS sheets on internet.

4. Extensive drug excipient information (beyond active ingredient and dyes) for proprietary and generic equivalent drugs, biopharmaceuticals.

4. Concise, yet comprehensive and easy to read, written summary of primary literature allowing medical providers the ability to quickly find and assess available literature as it relates to the clinical situation at hand. Primary literature summaries must include important statistical indicators such as p-values.

4. In-depth drug information easily obtainable through primary literature summary. Users able to access summary and in-depth information without searching again, back-clicking, etc.

4. When applicable, drug information specific to salt, enantiomer, bio-similar and formulation differences, including lipid complex and surfactant, with the ability to easily compare clinical differences and indications.

4. Primary drug information database with links to primary and full literature references. All drug dosing content must have links to full references if based on evidence other than the proprietor labeling.

4. Adverse drug events to include case reports and quantifiers, such as percentages of patients affected by the adverse drug event.

4. Complementary and alternative medicine monographs, including international coverage with an international directory providing synonyms and therapeutic courses of drugs and drug derivatives.

4. Comprehensive information, where applicable, reviewing drug use in common special populations including renal impairment, hepatic impairment, geriatrics, dialysis, obesity and other disease states.

4. Easily accessible information related to drug contraindications with pregnancy and lactation, including evidence level, severity and basic summary are required.

4. A drug interaction tool that provides for single and multiple drug-drug, drug-food, drug-alcohol, drug-tobacco interaction checks.

4. Administration, monitoring, compatibility, and admixing instructions for parenteral medications.

4. A searchable IV drug compatibility tool that assesses multiple IV solutions and additives for compatibility and stability.

4. Linking between disease states and treatment monographs by searching for the disease state.

4. Patient medication information education handouts, both in English and Spanish, that can be customized for each patient.

4. The contractor is responsible for any travel expenses related to on-site training or other customer service tasks associated with deliverables.

4. The contractor shall provide product training, online tutorials, and promotional material

4. Contractor shall provide technical support numbers. Customer service shall be available to troubleshoot website/connectivity issues via phone, email, etc. The contractor is expected to troubleshoot access as needed.

4. The contractor shall have the ability to provide usage statistics on a quarterly basis. The format of the usage statistics is provided either via email or contractor provided login and should include session count, search count and total document retrievals per title.

4. The contractor shall ensure deliverables are accessible on October 1, 2021 and remain so throughout the contract period.

D.2 VISN Bed Counts Operating Beds and Authorized Beds by Facility

Operating Beds
Authorized Beds
(V18) (501) New Mexico HCS
141
162
(V18) (644) Phoenix, AZ
166
214
(V18) (649) Northern Arizona HCS
21
21
(V18) (678) Southern Arizona HCS
138
140
(V22) (600) Long Beach, CA
137
167
(V22) (605) Loma Linda, CA
159
159
(V22) (664) San Diego, CA
134
134
(V22) (691) Greater Los Angeles HCS
265
270
Grand Totals
1,161
1,267

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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):

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