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1. REQUISITION NO.

2. CONTRACT NO.

3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE DATE

4. ORDER NO.

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE

a. NAME

b. TELEPHONE NO. (No Collect Calls)

8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL

TIME

9. ISSUED BY

CODE

10. THIS ACQUISITION IS

UNRESTRICTED OR

SET ASIDE:

% FOR:

SMALL BUSINESS

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

(WOSB) ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

EDWOSB

8(A)

NAICS:

SIZE STANDARD:

11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13b. RATING

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ

IFB

RFP

15. DELIVER TO

CODE

16. ADMINISTERED BY

CODE

17a. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

CODE

FACILITY CODE

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

CODE

TELEPHONE NO.

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.

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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

36C25918Q0176 01-18-2018 Overton Spence 303.712.5825 01-26-2018

0900 MST

36C259 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office

NCO 19

6162 South Willow Drive, Suite 300 Greenwood Village

CO

80111 X X 339112 1000 Employees N/A X Please see delivery information below.

36C259 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office

NCO 19

6162 South Willow Drive, Suite 300 Greenwood Village

CO

80111

Department of Veterans Affairs Financial Service Center PO Box 149971 Austin

TX

78714-9971 See CONTINUATION Page Please see the schedule below See CONTINUATION Page X X X

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING-- MONITORING AND COMPLIANCE (JUN 2011)

This solicitation includes FAR 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting. Accordingly, any contract resulting from this solicitation will include this clause. The contractor is advised in performing contract administration functions, the CO may use the services of a support contractor(s) retained by VA to assist in assessing the contractor's compliance with the limitations on subcontracting or percentage of work performance requirements specified in the clause. To that end, the support contractor(s) may require access to contractor's offices where the contractor's business records or other proprietary data are retained and to review such business records regarding the contractor's compliance with this requirement. All support contractors conducting this review on behalf of VA will be required to sign an “Information Protection and Non-Disclosure and Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest Agreement” to ensure the contractor's business records or other proprietary data reviewed or obtained in the course of assisting the CO in assessing the contractor for compliance are protected to ensure information or data is not improperly disclosed or other impropriety occurs. Furthermore, if VA determines any services the support contractor(s) will perform in assessing compliance are advisory and assistance services as defined in FAR 2.101, Definitions, the support contractor(s) must also enter into an agreement with the contractor to protect proprietary information as required by FAR 9.505-4, obtaining access to proprietary information, paragraph (b). The contractor is required to cooperate fully and make available any records as may be required to enable the CO to assess the contractor's compliance with the limitations on subcontracting or percentage of work performance requirement.

B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: AUT10004GWN-17

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: AUT10005

B.3 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

Aurora, CO 80045

USA

Charles.Hardenstein@va.gov

Aurora, CO 80045

USA

Aurora, CO 80045

USA

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)

C.2 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (NOV 2017)

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

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

(4) 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 (Sept 2006), 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 (OCT 2015) (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 (OCT 2016) (Pub. L. 109–282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

[] (5) [Reserved] [] (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. (OCT 2015) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

[] (9) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Jul 2013) (41 U.S.C. 2313).

[] (10) [Reserved] [] (11)(i) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (NOV 2011) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

[] (ii) Alternate I (NOV 2011) of 52.219-3.

[] (12)(i) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (OCT 2014) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

[] (ii) Alternate I (JAN 2011) of 52.219-4.

[] (13) [Reserved] [X] (14)(i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2011) (15 U.S.C. 644).

[] (ii) Alternate I (NOV 2011).

[] (iii) Alternate II (NOV 2011).

[] (15)(i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (June 2003) (15 U.S.C. 644).

[] (ii) Alternate I (Oct 1995) of 52.219-7.

[] (iii) Alternate II (Mar 2004) of 52.219-7.

[X] (16) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (NOV 2016) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

[] (17)(i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (JAN 2017) (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 (NOV 2016) of 52.219-9.

[] (v) Alternate IV (NOV 2016) of 52.219-9.

[] (18) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (NOV 2011) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

[X] (19) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (JAN 2017) (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 (NOV 2011) (15 U.S.C. 657f).

[] (22) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Jul 2013) (15 U.S.C 632(a)(2)).

[] (23) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business Concerns (DEC 2015) (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 (DEC 2015) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

[X] (25) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755).

[X] (26) 52.222–19, Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (OCT 2016) (E.O. 13126).

[X] (27) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015).

[X] (28) 52.222–26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016) (E.O. 11246).

[] (29) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (OCT 2015) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

[X] (30) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUL 2014) (29 U.S.C. 793).

[X] (31) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (FEB 2016) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

[] (32) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (DEC 2010) (E.O. 13496).

[X] (33)(i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (MAR 2015) (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).

[] (34) 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.)

[] (35)(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.)

[] (36) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

[] (37) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

[] (38)(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.

[] (39)(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.

[] (40) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (DEC 2007)(42 U.S.C. 8259b).

[] (41)(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] (42) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (AUG 2011) [] (43) 52.223-20, Aerosols (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

[] (44) 52.223-21, Foams (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

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

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

[X] (46) 52.225-1, Buy American—Supplies (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).

[] (47)(i) 52.225-3, Buy American—Free Trade Agreements—Israeli Trade Act (MAY 2014) (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 (MAY 2014) of 52.225-3.

[] (iii) Alternate II (MAY 2014) of 52.225-3.

[] (iv) Alternate III (MAY 2014) of 52.225-3.

[] (48) 52.225–5, Trade Agreements (OCT 2016) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).

[X] (49) 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).

[] (50) 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).

[] (51) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

[] (52) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

[] (53) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items (Feb 2002) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

[] (54) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Items (JAN 2017) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

[X] (55) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

[] (56) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Other than System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

[] (57) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (MAY 2014) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

[] (58) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (Aug 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

[] (59) 52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (JAN 2017)(15 U.S.C. 637(d)(12)).

[] (60)(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.

(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) 52.222-17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (MAY 2014) (E.O. 13495).

[] (2) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

[] (3) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (MAY 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

[] (4) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards—Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (MAY 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

[] (5) 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).

[] (6) 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).

[] (7) 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).

[] (8) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (DEC 2015).

[] (9) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2017) (E.O. 13706).

[] (10) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (MAY 2014) (42 U.S.C. 1792).

[] (11) 52.237-11, Accepting and Dispensing of $1 Coin (SEP 2008) (31 U.S.C. 5112(p)(1)).

(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, 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 (OCT 2015) (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) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (NOV 2016) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities.

(iv) 52.222-17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (MAY 2014) (E.O. 13495). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (l) of FAR clause 52.222-17.

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

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

(vii) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (OCT 2015) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(viii) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUL 2014) (29 U.S.C. 793).

(ix) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (FEB 2016) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(x) 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.

(xi) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xii)(A) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (MAR 2015) (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).

(xiii) 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).

(xiv) 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).

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

(xvi) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (DEC 2015).

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

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

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

(xix) 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).

(xx) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (MAY 2014) (42 U.S.C. 1792). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6.

(xxi) 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 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.

[Contracting officer shall list all FAR and 48 CFR Chapter 8 (VAAR) provisions and clauses incorporated by reference that must be completed by the offeror or prospective contractor and submitted with the quotation or offer.] (End of Provision)

C.4 VAAR 852.246-70 GUARANTEE (JAN 2008)

The contractor guarantees the equipment against defective material, workmanship and performance for a period of Manufacturer's Commercial Warranty, said guarantee to run from date of acceptance of the equipment by the Government. The contractor agrees to furnish, without cost to the Government, replacement of all parts and material that are found to be defective during the guarantee period. Replacement of material and parts will be furnished to the Government at the point of installation, if installation is within the continental United States, or f.o.b. the continental U.S. port to be designated by the contracting officer if installation is outside of the continental United States. Cost of installation of replacement material and parts shall be borne by the contractor.

(End of Clause)

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SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS

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1. VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System Initial Outfitting & Transition General Conditions and Statement of Work LV30C –ECU Controls

1. PURPOSE & SCOPE

1.1. Veteran Affairs Eastern Colorado Health Care System (VA ECHCS), Denver, CO. intends to award a package for the purpose of procuring the specified Environmental Control Units (ECUs) in the thirteen single bedrooms, installation to include configuration, testing and clinician training. These devices are to enable the user to operate, at a minimum, their nurse call, bed, telephone, television, and lights. Various input options must exist, to include touch, voice, sip and puff, eye gaze. This procurement contract includes all services, hardware, and software necessary as part of the initial outfitting of the newly constructed VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System located at 1700 N. Wheeling Street, Aurora, CO 80045. Also, ECHCS is interested in the pricing for 4 optional years of service maintenance.

An authorized Contractor shall project manage, furnish, install and configure procurement package LV30C in response to the Request for Procurement (RFP) as described in the bid documents and specifications contained herein. This request includes any software, hardware, training and professional services required to complete the procurement. This includes all primary contractors and sub-contractors. Any professional services required for hardware, software, option year, and maintenance will be defined in the Contractor’s response to this RFP.

2. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

· LED touchscreen tablet, needs to display available options, all of which can select the following input options.

· Various input options to include touch, sip and puff, voice and eye gaze.

· Ability to control nurse call, hospital bed, television, telephone, and lights

· Wall components, communication protocols and cables to interface with Nurse Call, TV, Telephone, Bed control & Lights

· including, but not limited to, switch cables from ECU device to bed unit

· bed cables – determined by bed type

· breakaway cable with single connection by patient care providers

· Wi-fi/dual mode Bluetooth capabilities. This require special ISO approval, prior to procurement

· Internet capability must include both wifi and RJ45 connections

· Latest Windows release version, no less than Windows 7

· Ability to delete user and save documents with change of patient

· Headphone and microphone jack

· Two or more USB ports

· Dual high volume speakers for AAC

· Minimum – 4 GB RAM

· Grid 3 Software – ECU, AAC & Computer Access

· AutonoME Gridset Equivalent

· Integrated Z-wave transmitter & wave module capability for environmental control utilization This requires special ISO approval, prior to procurement

· Internal loudspeaker for voice recognition; internal microphone

· Tracking for eye gaze – hybrid infrared video eye and binocular & monocular tracking

· Augmentative communication capabilities including word prediction software

· Microphone & Sip/Puff gooseneck input device

· Mounting for sip & puff straws, microphones, speakers, and all accessories included

· Hospital articulating swing arm to hold tablet

· Wall mounting or Bed mounting as specified by the VA while your staff installs

Dimensions: Minimum 22” VESA Mount LED/LCD display monitor Accessories/Configuration Options:

· Remote log-in assistance

· LED touchscreen tablet, needs to display available options, all of which can select the following input options.

· Various input options to include touch, sip and puff, voice

· Ability to control nurse call, hospital bed, television, telephone, and lights

· Wall components and cables to interface with Nurse Call (Rauland, Responder 5), TV, Telephone, Bed control & Lights

· including, but not limited to, switch cables from ECU device to bed unit

· bed cables – determined by bed type

· breakaway cable with single connection by patient care providers

· Wi-fi/dual mode Bluetooth capabilities

· Internet capability must include both wifi and RJ45 connections

· Ability to delete user and save documents with change of patient

· Headphone and microphone jack

· Two or more USB ports

· Dual high-volume speakers for AAC

· Minimum – 4 GB RAM

· Up-to-date Windows Software

· Grid 3 Software – ECU, AAC & Computer Access

· AutonoME Gridset Equivalent

· Integrated Z-wave transmitter & wave module capability for environmental control utilization

· Internal loudspeaker for voice recognition; internal microphone

· Only required for 2 of the 5 patient control units, JSN U5091.A, Tracking for eye gaze – hybrid infrared video eye and binocular & monocular tracking

· Augmentative communication capabilities including word prediction software

· Microphone & Sip/Puff gooseneck input device

· Mounting mobile cart

· Mounting for sip & puff straws, microphones, speakers, and all accessories included

· Microphone and Sip/Puff switch

Dimensions: Minimum 25” Touch Screen Monitor, Accessories Vary Accessories/Configuration Options:

· Remote log-in assistance

3. INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

3.1. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

1. The contractor shall draft a Contractor Project Management Plan (CPMP) that lays out the Contractor’s approach, timeline, and tools to be used in the execution of the contract. The CPMP should display the schedule, milestones, risks and resource support. The CPMP shall include the contractor’s plans for managing all subcontractors. The CPMP shall also include how the Contractor shall coordinate and execute planned, routine, and ad hoc data collection reporting requests as identified.

2. Topics included in the CPMP shall include oversight and communications with subcontractors while onsite at VA facility, as well as executing the timely distribution and delivery of all materials to subcontractor personnel. The CPMP shall also include how the Contractor shall coordinate and execute planned, routine, and ad hoc data collection reporting requests as identified. The initial baseline CPMP shall be concurred upon and updated monthly thereafter.

3. The Contractor shall provide weekly progress reports, to include schedule updates, to the VA COR and shall cover all work completed during the reporting period and work planned for the subsequent reporting period. The reports shall also identify any problems that arose and a description of how the problems were resolved. If problems have not been completely resolved, the Contractor shall provide an explanation. The Contractor shall monitor performance against the CPMP and report any deviations. It is expected that the Contractor will remain in communication with the VA accordingly so that issues that arise are transparent to both parties to prevent escalation of outstanding issues

3.1.3.1. The CPMP will include, but not be limited to;

· Project Schedule to include Milestones, Deliverables, and Critical Path

· Detailed installation schedule

· Verification & Validation (V&V) Plan

· Training Plan

· Risks Management Plan

· Operations & Maintenance Plan (See Section 5 for further Detail)

· Project Closeout Activities/Procedures

3.2. PROJECT ESTIMATE TIME LINE TEMPLATE

a. Phase I: Project Kickoff. Estimated Start Date: As soon as contract Award.

i. Kickoff meeting

ii. Workflow design

b. Phase II: On-site system install in new facility. Estimated Start Date: TBD

c. Phase III: On-site hardware installation and testing. Estimated Start Date: As soon as phase II completed

d. Phase IV: On-site Verification and Validation: Estimated Start Date: As soon as Phase III is complete

iii. On-site Workflow testing

iv. On-site Pre Go-Live training

v. Refreshment training for system administrative staff with new workflow design.

e. Phase V: On-site Go Live: Estimated Start Date: June 25, 2018

vi. Vendor be onsite to reinstall all Reused peripheral and oversite the Go-Live process to ensure all configuration and workflow are appropriated.

f. Phase VI: On-site Post Go-Live: Estimated Start Date: 6 months after Go-Live

vii. On-site Follow up training

viii. On-site Validate and review workflow

3.3. INFRASTRUCTURE:

1. If Vendor requires additional low voltage wiring or 120-volt power to implement this project. It will be the responsibility of the Vendor to install the wiring adhering to Industrial Standards for Low Voltage installation. Labeling of cables shall be to TIA 606B and TIA 1179 standards. All labels shall be machine generated and made of a polyester material. Labels shall be water and smug proof. Labels shall be approved by the VA prior to adhering to the cables.

2. Low Voltage Cabling in the wall shall be in conduit from the wall plate to the nearest cable tray. If the cable is within the room cabling shall be in conduit and supported by J-hooks every 5 feet. Low voltage cabling shall be attached to the supporting ceiling grid.

3. All wall penetrations shall be coordinated and approved by VA facilities prior to any wall penetration and shall be filed with VA approved firestop material.

4. All 120-volt power installation shall be installed by a licensed electrician and approved by VA FMS.

5. No surface mount cabling will be allowed in patient rooms.

3.4. TRAINING

1. The contractor shall provide two separate on-site training sessions (a total of 10 hours of training split up at the clinical staff’s discretion) for 10 clinicians and 2 technical biomedical engineering staff at the time requested and determined by the VA training team.

3.5. PROJECT PHASE REQUIREMENTS

1. Provide a single point of contact for the implementation of this project.

2. On-site attendance for one business day for Project, kick-off meeting with the Client and our engineering staff.

3. Develop a project plan in accordance with site Master Schedule so not to affect any other deployments and or the opening of the Denver VA new replacement hospital.

4. Confirm and communicate the hardware delivery and implementation schedule.

5. Manage implementation and associated risk.

6. Contractor’s senior supervisor shall be on-site during equipment/software installation phase.

7. Schedule startup of all new equipment.

8. The Contractor’s project manager shall communicate any issues and notify the appropriate resources for resolution.

9. The Contractor shall provide an implementation plan and schedule an implementation meeting within two weeks from order shipment. The Contractor shall identify specific deployment tasks and milestones in the implementation plan.

10. The Contractor shall provide and maintain an accurate, detailed Inventory List of the Contractor installed equipment and software including serial numbers, Equipment Entry (EE) Tag numbers, version release, and licenses.

3.6. COORDINATION

1. The Contractor shall coordinate delivery, staging areas, installation, site safety requirements, and parking with the On-site Point of Contact (POC). The On-Site Point of Contact will be designated after contract award.

2. The Contractor shall participate in a pre-delivery meeting to determine delivery and installation dates.

3. The Contractor shall verify delivery date three business days prior to scheduled delivery.

3.7. DELIVERY

1. Delivery Timeframe: TBD by contract point of contact.

3.7.1.1. Acquisition of the above items is part of the initial outfitting and activation of the new VA medical center being constructed in Aurora, CO. Since construction is still occurring, delivery dates are approximate and will be coordinated with the successful contractor after award (see 2.6.2.6– Coordination).

3.7.1.2. The Contractor shall contact the On-Site Point of Contact to schedule a pre-kickoff meeting will be conducted within 15 days after contract award for verification for scheduling a kickoff and pole planning meeting to determine delivery and installation dates. The Contractor may be required to adjust the delivery date from the date specified in the contract award document. A government-requested delivery delay up to 90 days after the delivery date specified in the contract award shall be at no additional cost to the government.

3.7.1.3. The Awardee Contractor may be required to adjust the delivery date from the date specified in the contract award document, due to situations beyond the Governments control. The Government has the right to adjust the contract award delivery date for up to 90 days at no cost to the Government.

2. Delivery Location: Contractor shall deliver all equipment to the Eastern Colorado Health Care System, Loading Dock, 1700 N. Wheeling Street, Aurora, CO 80045

3. Delivery Times: The loading dock accepts deliveries between 7 am and 3 pm Mountain Time. The loading dock is a federally owned/operated location and will not accept deliveries on federal holidays.

4. Delivery Markings: Contractor shall deliver items in manufacturer's original sealed containers with manufacturer’s name marked thereon. Deliveries shall be marked with the PO and contract number.

5. Delivery and Installation will be coordinated through the On-Site Point of Contact (POC). POC for delivery and install is as followed:

· Lauren Hill (720) 857-5935 lhill@martekglobal.com

· Jewel Iliff (C) 319-427-3720 jiliff@martekglobal.com

· Chuck Hardenstein (W) 720-857-5205 (C) 303-525-8502 Charles.Hardenstein@va.gov

· Steve Dewese (W) 720-857-5075 (C) 406-781-1297 Stephen.Dewese@va.gov

3.8. INSTALLATION

1. The Contractor shall deliver, unpack, assemble, install and test all equipment to manufacturer’s specifications and in accordance with Federal and local safety standards.

2. The Contractor is required to provide all tools, labor and materials to complete assembly and installation of the items detailed in this document.

3. Installation/Configuration shall commence upon day of delivery. All work shall be completed between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. MST. Monday through Friday, excluding all Federal holidays (https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/pay-administration/fact-sheets/holidays-work-schedules-and-pay).

4. The Contractor shall remove all related shipping debris and cleanup any materials and tools associated with delivery and installation of the specified items. Contractor shall remove all packaging from the hospital premises.

5. The Contractor shall be responsible for any damage to the building that occurs due to Contractor error or neglect (refer to Section 5 below).

3.9. VERIFICATION AND VALIDATION REQUIREMENT (Testing)

1. The contractor shall provide a final test plan shall be in compliance with the VA National RTLS PMO guidance.

3.10. SITE CONDITIONS

1. Delivery may occur while the construction contractor is still working on the facility.

2. Delivery and installation personnel must comply with all site safety requirements. The Contractor shall confirm site safety requirements with the On-Site Point of Contact when coordinating delivery and installation.

3. There shall be no smoking, eating, or drinking inside the construction site at any time.

3.11. OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE

1. Maintenance, support, all services will begin after the installation and testing is completed and accepted by the VA site. Maintenance and support will be provided throughout the option year periods, if exercised by the Government. Contractor shall provide price for each option year, up to 4 years, of the Maintenance Service Contract.

2. The Contractor shall provide 24 hour per day user (ECHCS Guest) technical and clinical support.

3. Maintenance shall be scheduled during off peak hours, after 8PM Mountain Standard Time Monday-Friday, or 7:30am-4PM Saturday.

4. The Contractor shall provide 24 hour day technical support through a call center for VHA Medical center staff.

5. The Contractor shall provide on-site support when required by the VA within 24 hours.

6. The Contractor shall provide a 3 hour response time for trouble tickets entered through the technical support call center.

3.12. INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

1. The Contractor shall conduct a joint walk-through inspection with the On-Site Point of Contact upon completion of installation.

2. In the event deficiencies are identified, the Contractor shall provide date when the identified deficiencies will be addressed if not addressed on the date of installation.

3. The Contractor shall conduct a joint walk-through inspection with the On-Site Point of Contact after addressing all deficiencies.

4. All deficiencies identified during joint inspections shall be fixed by the Contractor prior to government acceptance of the item.

5. Disputes shall be resolved by the Contracting Officer.

4. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS

4.1. Deliver compilation of all manufacturer recommended maintenance schedule and operation materials packaged in a binder(s) to On-Site Point of Contact upon completion of installation.

5. PROTECTION OF PROPERTY

5.1. Contractor shall protect all items from damage during delivery and installation. The Contractor shall take precaution against damage to the building(s), grounds, and furnishings.

5.2. Contractor shall be responsible for providing adequate floor and wall protection to minimize damage to the facility during delivery/installation. It is recommended that all material handling equipment have rubber wheels to minimize potential damage to floors.

5.3. Contractor shall perform an inspection of the building(s) and grounds with the On-Site Point of Contact prior to commencing work. The Contractor shall be responsible for repairing or replacing any items that require a simple repair, components, building(s), or grounds damaged due to negligence and/or actions taken by the Contractor or its employees. The source of all repairs beyond simple surface cleaning is the facility construction contractor (or appropriate subcontractor), so that building warranty is maintained. Concurrence from the VA Facilities Management POC and On-Site Point of Contact is required before the Contractor may perform any significant repair work. In all cases, repairs shall utilize materials of the same quality, size, texture, grade, and color to match adjacent existing work.

5.4. The Contractor shall be responsible for their own work tools and equipment during delivery/installation.

6. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

6.1. To be discussed with point of contact. If installation takes more than two days, a badging process will be required. For short term (between 48 hours and 6 months), two forms of official photo ID and a 30-minute training.

7. WARRANTY

7.1. The contractor shall provide all manufacturer(s) warranties on all parts and labor at the time of delivery.

7.2. The warranties shall include all travel and shipping costs associated with any warranty repair.

General Conditions and Statement of Work LV30C –ECU Controls

SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

E.1 52.212-2 EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2014)

(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:

1. Price

2. Technical Acceptance

(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)

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