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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

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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

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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

36C25920Q0723

LaDonna Collins 303-712-5779 09-23-2020

10:00AM

36C259 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office

NCO 19

6162 South Willow Drive, Suite 300 Greenwood Village CO 80111

X

561621 $22 Million

N/A

Department of Veterans Affairs VA Salt Lake City Health Care System George E. Wahlen VA Medical Center 500 Foothill Drive Salt Lake City UT 84148 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 The contractor shall provide a service agreement for fire alarm and fire suppression system located at Salt Lake City VA Medical Center IAW the attached statement of work.

Period of Performance:

BASE: 10/01/2020 - 09/30/2021

OPTION 1: 10/01/2021 - 09/30/2022

OPTION 2: 10/01/2022 - 09/30/2023

OPTION 3: 10/01/2023 - 09/30/2024

OPTION 4: 10/01/2024 - 09/30/2025

Questions are due no later than 10:00am MST on Wednesday September 16, 2020 to email ladonna.collins@va.gov.

Quotes are due no later than 10:00am MST on Wednesday September 23, 2020 to email ladonna.collins@va.gov

All potential offerors must be registered at sam.gov and Vendor Information Page (VIP) at time of submission for this 100% SDVOSB set-aside.

See CONTINUATION Page

Table of Contents

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

(continuation from Standard Form 1449, block 18A.)

B.1.1. Contract Administration: All contract administration matters will be handled by the following individuals:

B.1.1.1. CONTRACTOR: Name:

B.1.1.2. GOVERNMENT: LaDonna Collins, Contract Specialist Department of Veterans Affairs NCO 19 Contracting 6162 S. Willow Drive, Suite 300 Greenwood Village, CO 80111 E-mail: ladonna.collins@va.gov

B.1.2. CONTRACTOR REMITTANCE ADDRESS: All payments by the Government to the contractor will be made in accordance with:

B.1.3. GOVERNMENT INVOICE ADDRESS: Invoices shall be submitted in arrears:

c. Other [X] MONTHLY IN ARREARS B.1.4. GOVERNMENT INVOICE ADDRESS: Invoicing shall be in accordance with the requirements of The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Financial Services Center (VAFSC). The latest information shall be used for invoicing and payments and may change during the Period of Performance of this acquisition. Invoice requirements are currently as follows: Invoice Number, Invoice Date, Purchase Order Number, Unit Price, Quantity and Unit of Measure, Total Invoice Price, Ship-To Location Name and/or code, Receipt of Goods/ Services, Invoice Payment Terms.

Current Invoicing information is located at http://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp. It states:

4.1. FSC Mandatory Electronic Invoice Submission: The Department of Veterans Affairs published a final rule in the Federal Register on November 27, 2012 to require contractors to submit payment requests in electronic form in order to enhance customer service, departmental productivity, and adoption of innovative information technology, including the appropriate use of commercial best practices. The rule is effective December 27, 2012.

4.2. Vendor Electronic Invoice Submission Methods: Facsimile, e-mail, and scanned documents are not acceptable forms of submission for payment requests. Electronic form means an automated system transmitting information electronically according to the accepted electronic data transmission methods below:

4.3. VA’s Electronic Invoice Presentment and Payment System – The FSC uses a third-party contractor, TUNGSTEN NETWORK (formerly OB10), to transition vendors from paper to electronic invoice submission. Please see TUNGSTEN NETWORK contact information below to begin submitting electronic invoices, free of charge.

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

The X12 EDI Web site (http://www.x12.org).

4.5. Vendor e-Invoice Set-Up Information: Please contact TUNGSTEN NETWORK at the phone number or email address listed below to begin submitting your electronic invoices to the VA Financial Services Center for payment processing, free of charge. If you have question about the e-invoicing program or TUNGSTEN NETWORK, please contact the FSC at the phone number or email address listed below:

a. TUNGSTEN NETWORK e-Invoice Setup Information: 1-877-489-6135;

b. TUNGSTEN NETWORK e-Invoice email: VA.Registration@ob10.com;

c. FSC e-Invoice Contact Information: 1-877-353-9791; and

d. FSC e-invoice email: vafsccshd@va.gov

ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS: The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the Solicitation numbered and dated as follows:

NOTE: To receive a government contract, Contractors SHALL be registered in System for Award Management (SAM). A System for Award Management (SAM) check will be performed prior to award https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/.

DUNS NUMBER: Please provide the Dun and Bradstreet Number assigned to your firm in the space provided: ___________________

TAX IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: Please provide the tax identification number to be utilized for this contract: _______________ B.2 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: Services required herein shall be for the following time period:

BASE YEAR: October 01, 2020 – September 30, 2021 OPTION YEAR 1: October 01, 2021 – September 30, 2022 OPTION YEAR 2: October 01, 2022 – September 30, 2023 OPTION YEAR 3: October 01, 2023 - September 30, 2024 OPTION YEAR 4: October 01, 2024 - September 30, 2025

B.3 STATEMENT OF WORK

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VA SALT LAKE CITY HEALTH CARE SYSTEM

1. GENERAL

1.1 General: This is a non-personal services contract to provide fire alarm and fire suppression systems services. The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the service providers providing the services described herein.

1.2 Description of Services/Introduction: The Contractor shall provide all personnel, transportation, materials, equipment, supplies, facilities, supervision, other items and non-personal services necessary to perform fire alarm and fire suppression monitoring, inspection, testing, maintenance and repair services as defined in this Statement of Work. The Contractor must assume total liability for all contract employees. The Contractor shall perform to the standards of the contract.

1.3 Period of Performance: Base Period of Performance plus 4 option years.

2. BACKGROUND

The VA Salt Lake City Health Care System (VASLCHCS) is comprised of 3 patient care buildings and 23 support buildings that require fire alarm and fire suppression system monitoring, maintenance, and support. Geographically the facility is located in Salt Lake City, Utah. The fire alarm systems in use across the facility is Siemens. VASLCHCS requires a single Contractor with the ability to perform fire alarm and fire suppression system monitoring, inspection, testing, maintenance (preventative and corrective), and repair (MITMR) of all devices across the buildings. The Contractor shall provide database management of all MITMR as defined in the most current editions of the Joint Commission (TJC) standards, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) codes (25, 72, 80, 101), and VA directives. Likewise, the ability to produce comprehensive printed and electronic reports of all data is required of the same contractor for all systems.

3. CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS

3.1 Technician/Dealer/Contractor Certifications: The Contractor must be qualified and experienced in accordance with NFPA 25, NFPA 72, NFPA 80, and NFPA 101 requirements. The Contractor must be able to perform all duties defined within this scope on the Siemens Fire Alarm System. Certifications for the Siemens system must be submitted as part of the original proposal and annually thereafter. The Fire Alarm System and Fire Suppression System may be supported by sub-contractors at the cost of the prime Contractor. The requirement for proof of certifications will apply to all sub-contractors.

3.2 Safety and PPE equipment must be provided for each Contractor employee by the Contractor.

4. TASK SPECIFICATIONS

4.1 Fire Alarm System

4.1.1 Unique Identifier

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

4.1.1.1.1 Vendor will provide a UID for every device in the fire alarm system.

4.1.1.1.2 All inventories and inspection reports shall be organized by the UID.

4.1.1.1.3 UID numbers shall never change over the lifetime of the device (cradle to grave data maintenance).

4.1.1.1.4 UID numbers must never be re-used or re-issued to new devices from a previously retired device

4.1.2 Monitoring Inspection Testing Maintenance and Repair

4.1.2.1 Monitoring

4.1.2.1.1 Contractor shall provide monitoring and notification to first responders of campus Fire Alarm System(s) activation 24 hours/day, 7 days per week for the following location:

George E Wahlen Medical Center 500 Foothill Drive, Salt Lake City, UT 84148

[The SLC campus is composed of several buildings encompassing multiple fire alarm components. Buildings 1, 3, 14 (multi-storied Hospital buildings); 2, 45, 7, 26, 30, 35, 37 (Research buildings); 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 38, 47 (support buildings); 5 (kitchen); 16 (multi-story office building); 27, 39, 40, 41, 42, 44 (engineering buildings); 32 (Fisher House); and 34 (propane storage) contain fire alarm components and are included in this contract.]

4.1.3 Inspection and Testing Schedule

Contractor shall meet the following schedule:

EC 02.03.03 & 02.03.05 EP1 = Supervisory signal devices by end of FY QTR1 (Annual).

EC 02.03.03 & 02.03.05 EP3 = Duct, Heat, smoke detectors and fire alarm pull boxes by end of FY QTR1 (Annual).

EC 02.03.03 & 02.03.05 EP4 = Notification Appliances and door releasing devices by end of FY QTR 1 (Annual).

EC 02.03.03 & 02.03.05 EP5 = Emergency services notification transmission equipment by end of FY QTR 1 (Annual).

EC 02.03.03 & 02.03.05 EP19 = Smoke detecting shut down devices for HVAC by end of FY QTR 1 (Annual).

4.1.4 Inspection Testing Maintenance and Repair

4.1.4.1 Contractor shall provide 100% ITM and repair service for all fire alarm devices. Types of devices are listed below:

· Duct Detectors

· Smoke Detectors

· Water Flow Devices

· Heat Detectors

· Fire Alarm Pull Stations

· Audible Devices (Speakers)

· Visual Devices (Strobes)

· Tamper Switches

· Electromagnetic Releasing Devices

· CO Detectors

· Horn Strobe Devices

· Combination Speaker/Strobe Devices

· Voice Evacuation Devices

· Fire Alarms Control Panels

· Power Supply Devices

· Batteries

· Fan Shutdown Devices

· Communicator Device

· Initiating Device

· Annunciating Devices (Main Panels)

- Supervisory Devices

4.1.4.2 The Contractor shall provide all necessary test equipment and labor to perform required inspection, testing, maintenance, and repairs

4.1.4.3 The fire alarm panel’s sensitivity self-diagnostic report will be reviewed during the inspection. Any detectors reported to be outside of the allowable range will be repaired or replaced

4.1.4.4 The Contractor shall test to ensure that access control doors with fire alarm interface release upon operation of the fire alarms

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

4.1.4.6 All water flows, and tampers shall be tested to ensure proper functionality as related to the fire alarms system.

4.1.4.7 During all onsite work, the Contractor will provide a daily in-brief prior to any work completed and out-brief prior to departure to the COR (or representative)

4.2 Fire Suppression Systems

4.2.1 Unique Identifier

4.2.1.1 All devices of the fire suppression system shall have a Unique Identifier (UID) number.

4.2.1.1.1 Vendor will provide a UID for every device in the fire suppression system.

4.2.1.1.2 All inventories and inspection reports shall be organized by the UID.

4.2.1.1.3 UID numbers shall never change over the lifetime of the device (cradle to grave data maintenance).

4.2.1.1.4 UID numbers must never be re-used or re-issued to new devices from a previously retired device

4.2.2 Inspection and Testing Schedule

Contractor shall meet the following schedule:

EC 02.03.03 & 02.03.05 EP2 = Water flow devices and valve tamper switches by end of FY QTR1 and FY QTR 3 (Semi-annual).

EC 02.03.03 & 02.03.05 EP9 = Sprinkler systems main drain tests by end of FY QTR1 (Annual).

EC 02.03.03 & 02.03.05 EP10 = Fire Department connection inspections quarterly.

EC 02.03.03 & 02.03.05 EP11 = Fire Pump tested under flow by end of FY QTR1 (Annual).

EC 02.03.03 & 02.03.05 EP12 = Automatic Standpipe Systems by end of FY QTR 1 2024 (5 year) (This would be during option year three).

EC 02.03.03 & 02.03.05 EP13 = Kitchen hoods and extinguishing systems by end of FY QTR2 and FY QTR4 (Semi-annual).

EC 02.03.03 & 02.03.05 = Fire Hydrant flow test by end of FY QTR1 (Annual).

4.2.3 Inspection, Testing Maintenance and Repair

4.2.3.1 Contractor shall provide 100% ITM and repair service for the following fire suppression devices. Approximate current types of devices are listed below. Devices change periodically as devices are placed in and out of service:

· Sprinkler Heads

· Dry Systems

· Wet Systems

· Pre-Action Systems

· Fire Hydrants

· Fire Pumps

· Valve Tamper devices

· Standpipes

· Risers/Drains

· Water Flow devices

· Fire Department Connections

· Kitchen Hoods

4.2.3.2 The Contractor shall provide all necessary test equipment and labor to perform required inspection, testing, maintenance, and repairs.

4.2.3.3 All water flows, and tampers shall be tested to ensure proper functionality as related to the fire suppression system

4.2.3.4 During all onsite work, the Contractor will provide a daily in-brief prior to any work completed and out-brief prior to departure to the COR (or representative).

4.2.4 Inspection, Testing Deficiency Repair

4.2.4.1 Generally, deficiency repairs will be coordinated in advance with the COR and performed during regular business hours.

4.2.4.2 Any labor costs incurred as part of deficiency repairs during the hours of 0700 to 1600, Monday thru Friday (except Federal holidays); to troubleshoot, repair, or mitigate would be invoiced by the contractor against CLIN (TBD) Deficiency Repairs.

4.2.4.3 If deficiency repairs are determined to be required outside of 0700 to 1600, Monday thru Friday and Federal holidays, any labor costs incurred to troubleshoot, repair, or mitigate discovered deficiencies would be invoiced by the contractor against CLIN (TBD) Emergency Call Out. (see 4.3)

4.2.4.4 All deficiency repair costs (parts and materials) incurred would be invoiced by the contractor against CLIN (TBD) Deficiency Repairs. For labor costs refer to lines 3 and 4.

4.2.4.5 Any single deficiency repair (parts and materials) that is projected to cost more than $3,500.00 shall be reviewed by the VASLC Chief of Engineering (prior to work commencing) for approval to be invoiced against the contract. At the discretion of the VASLC Chief of Engineering, it may be determined that the deficiency repair work is to be performed under a separate contract or as part of a different project.

4.2.4.6 Define Deficiency Repairs as: Any troubleshooting, repair, or mitigation work on the Fire Alarm or Fire Suppression systems requested by the VA of system deficiencies discovered during routine monitoring, inspection, and testing.

4.3 Emergency Service Support

4.3.1 Repairs to system component during periods other than inspection and testing require emergency services.

4.3.2 Normal business hours (M-F, 0700-1600, excluding government holidays and emergencies) require 4-hour response times

4.3.3 After hours/Emergency calls (all other times to include emergencies) require 2-hour response times during the after-hours period

4.3.4 A hard copy and e-copy (e-mailed) of all findings and repairs will be produced and delivered to the COR (or representative) by the end of the following business day in which the repairs were made

4.3.5 Any labor costs incurred as part of an emergency call out during the hours of 0700 to 1600, Monday thru Friday (except Federal holidays); to troubleshoot, repair, or mitigate would be covered by the contractor as part of the contract under the Emergency Call Out clause.

4.3.6 Any labor costs incurred outside of 0700 to 1600, Monday thru Friday and Federal holidays, to troubleshoot, repair, or mitigate would be invoiced by the contractor against CLIN (TBD) Emergency Call Out.

4.3.7 Any single point of failure repair costs (parts and materials) incurred would be invoiced by the contractor against CLIN (TBD) Emergency Call Out. For labor costs refer to lines 4.3.7 and 4.3.8.

4.3.8 Any multiple points of failure costs above and beyond the initial troubleshooting and mitigating that requires immediate action due to Life Safety concerns, would be invoiced against an Emergency Purchase Order through Engineering. The initial troubleshooting and mitigating activities would be covered per lines 4.3.7 and 4.3.8. The repair work would begin after the Emergency Purchase Order is approved and issued by Engineering.

4.3.9 Define Emergency Call Out as: Any troubleshooting, repair, or mitigation work on the Fire Alarm or Fire Suppression systems requested by the VA outside of prescribed testing or planned maintenance.

4.4 Documentation

4.4.1 All documentation shall be kept current and up-to date. Documented results are due to the COR within five (5) business days after each ITM cycle. No hand-written reports will be accepted.

4.4.2 Contractor shall provide results of all work in the following format:

· Name of the activity

· Date of the activity

· Required frequency of the activity

· Name and contact information, including affiliation, of individual who performed the activity

· Result of the activity

4.4.3 Contractor shall provide 1 hard copy and 2 electronic (CD/DVD) copies on a quarterly basis for all inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair activities for each individual device covered under this contract.

4.4.4 Hard copy reports shall be placed into a three-ring binder:

The binder shall have tabs for all Joint Commission-required documentation requirements only:

4.4.4.1 Sample mandatory documentation requirements for Joint Commission are in standard EC.01.02.05, EPs 1-5, 9, and 19. Note, these requirements could change, and it is up to the Contractor to ensure documentation contains the most current requirements per Joint Commission.

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

4.4.4.3 Each tab shall have a cover sheet specifically identifying the specific Joint Commission standard and elements of performance and NFPA requirements verbatim out of the most current standard or edition

4.4.4.4 Each tab shall have a second cover sheet defining time/testing interval requirements for the specific tabbed item per NFPA and Joint Commission standards individually

4.4.5 Deficiency Notices

4.4.5.1 The Contractor will initiate a Deficiency Notice (DN) using electronic correspondence to the VA COR identifying device (description/UID), location, date, and discovered condition of any failed device.

4.4.5.2 The same DN will remain open/un-resolved until conclusion of repairs. The comments on a DN will identify all repair activities, UID’s of any equipment removed and new UID’s of any new equipment added to the system. Ultimately the DN must contain the test results after each repair is completed.

4.4.6 As-Built Drawings

4.4.6.1 During the base year of the contract the Contractor will use the available drawings (as-built, etc.) to establish a CAD drawing and complete schematic of the fire alarm and fire suppression systems at the locations identified in this document.

4.4.6.2 Final as-built drawings will be reviewed by a licensed Fire Protection Engineer to ensure accuracy. Complete updated drawings will be provided to the VASLCHCS in accessible CAD files. This CAD data will be the property of the VASLCHCS

5. GOVERNMENT REQUIREMENTS

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

5.2 Contractor shall obtain work and safety permits from the VASLCHCS Safety Office.

5.3 Information Security

5.3.1 The Contractor shall not have access to the VA information system or access to government computers to access online resources while in the performance of services of the contract.

5.3.2 The Contractor shall not have access to Patient Health Information (PHI) while in the performance of services of the contract. In the event any confidential data is encountered, the Contractor shall act accordingly with the conditions set forth in the Privacy Act.

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

6. SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

6.1 All Contractors working on the Salt Lake City VA campus are required to submit a current Health and Safety plan to the VASLCHCS Safety Office prior to beginning work.

6.2 As of 1 October 2019, Salt Lake City VA campus will be a smoke/vape free campus. All contract employees and subcontract employees are expected to refrain from smoking or vaping while on VA property.

6.3 Any incidents shall first be reported by telephone to the VASLCHCS Boiler Plant, 801.582.1565 x1043 who will contact the Safety Office immediately following discovery. Contractor notification must be followed up in writing to the Safety Manager and the COR (or Alternate COR), not later than five (5) days after the initial telephone report.

6.4 The contractor shall take every precaution necessary to protect all employees, the public and the environment from any hazards associated with the performance of this contract.

6.5 No work will be completed under this contract unless specifically allowed for in the scope of work. All direction to work under this contract shall be in writing. No work shall occur based on verbal agreements. Any work completed outside the terms of the contract will be at the contractor’s expense and risk.

6.6 During the COVID19 Pandemic crisis, additional requirements for the safety and welfare of patients, staff, visitors, and contractors have been implemented. The contractor is expected to comply with all mandated safety precautions.

B.1 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

Fire Alarm and Fire Suppression Systems MITMR Service Contract

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 10-01-2020 POP End: 09-30-2021

Fire Alarm and Fire

MITMR Service Contract

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 10-01-2021 POP End: 09-30-2022

Fire Alarm and Fire

MITMR Service Contract

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 10-01-2022 POP End: 09-30-2023

Fire Alarm and Fire

MITMR Service Contract

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 10-01-2023 POP End: 09-30-2024

Fire Alarm and Fire

MITMR Service Contract Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 10-01-2024 POP End: 09-30-2025

B.2 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

George E. Wahlen Medical Center 500 Foothill Drive Salt Lake City, UT 84158 0001 United States 1.00

1.00

1.00

1.00

1.00

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

C.1 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2018)

(a) Inspection/Acceptance. The Contractor shall only tender for acceptance those items that conform to the requirements of this contract. The Government reserves the right to inspect or test any supplies or services that have been tendered for acceptance. The Government may require repair or replacement of nonconforming supplies or reperformance of nonconforming services at no increase in contract price. If repair/replacement or reperformance will not correct the defects or is not possible, the Government may seek an equitable price reduction or adequate consideration for acceptance of nonconforming supplies or services. The Government must exercise its post-acceptance rights—

(1) Within a reasonable time after the defect was discovered or should have been discovered; and

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

(b) Assignment. The Contractor or its assignee may assign its rights to receive payment due as a result of performance of this contract to a bank, trust company, or other financing institution, including any Federal lending agency in accordance with the Assignment of Claims Act (31 U.S.C. 3727). However, when a third party makes payment (e.g., use of the Governmentwide commercial purchase card), the Contractor may not assign its rights to receive payment under this contract.

(c) Changes. Changes in the terms and conditions of this contract may be made only by written agreement of the parties.

(d) Disputes. This contract is subject to 41 U.S.C. chapter 71, Contract Disputes. Failure of the parties to this contract to reach agreement on any request for equitable adjustment, claim, appeal or action arising under or relating to this contract shall be a dispute to be resolved in accordance with the clause at FAR 52.233-1, Disputes, which is incorporated herein by reference. The Contractor shall proceed diligently with performance of this contract, pending final resolution of any dispute arising under the contract.

(e) Definitions. The clause at FAR 52.202-1, Definitions, is incorporated herein by reference.

(f) Excusable delays. The Contractor shall be liable for default unless nonperformance is caused by an occurrence beyond the reasonable control of the Contractor and without its fault or negligence such as, acts of God or the public enemy, acts of the Government in either its sovereign or contractual capacity, fires, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, strikes, unusually severe weather, and delays of common carriers. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing as soon as it is reasonably possible after the commencement of any excusable delay, setting forth the full particulars in connection therewith, shall remedy such occurrence with all reasonable dispatch, and shall promptly give written notice to the Contracting Officer of the cessation of such occurrence.

(g) Invoice.

(1) The Contractor shall submit an original invoice and three copies (or electronic invoice, if authorized) to the address designated in the contract to receive invoices. An invoice must include—

(i) Name and address of the Contractor;

(ii) Invoice date and number;

(iii) Contract number, line item number and, if applicable, the order number;

(iv) Description, quantity, unit of measure, unit price and extended price of the items delivered;

(v) Shipping number and date of shipment, including the bill of lading number and weight of shipment if shipped on Government bill of lading;

(vi) Terms of any discount for prompt payment offered;

(vii) Name and address of official to whom payment is to be sent;

(viii) Name, title, and phone number of person to notify in event of defective invoice; and

(ix) Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN). The Contractor shall include its TIN on the invoice only if required elsewhere in this contract.

(x) Electronic funds transfer (EFT) banking information.

(A) The Contractor shall include EFT banking information on the invoice only if required elsewhere in this contract.

(B) If EFT banking information is not required to be on the invoice, in order for the invoice to be a proper invoice, the Contractor shall have submitted correct EFT banking information in accordance with the applicable solicitation provision, contract clause (e.g., 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management, or 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Other Than System for Award Management), or applicable agency procedures.

(C) EFT banking information is not required if the Government waived the requirement to pay by EFT.

(2) Invoices will be handled in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C. 3903) and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR part 1315.

(h) Patent indemnity. The Contractor shall indemnify the Government and its officers, employees and agents against liability, including costs, for actual or alleged direct or contributory infringement of, or inducement to infringe, any United States or foreign patent, trademark or copyright, arising out of the performance of this contract, provided the Contractor is reasonably notified of such claims and proceedings.

(i) Payment.—

(1) Items accepted. Payment shall be made for items accepted by the Government that have been delivered to the delivery destinations set forth in this contract.

(2) Prompt payment. The Government will make payment in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C. 3903) and prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR part 1315.

(3) Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). If the Government makes payment by EFT, see 52.212-5(b) for the appropriate EFT clause.

(4) Discount. In connection with any discount offered for early payment, time shall be computed from the date of the invoice. For the purpose of computing the discount earned, payment shall be considered to have been made on the date which appears on the payment check or the specified payment date if an electronic funds transfer payment is made.

(5) Overpayments. If the Contractor becomes aware of a duplicate contract financing or invoice payment or that the Government has otherwise overpaid on a contract financing or invoice payment, the Contractor shall—

(i) Remit the overpayment amount to the payment office cited in the contract along with a description of the overpayment including the—

(A) Circumstances of the overpayment (e.g., duplicate payment, erroneous payment, liquidation errors, date(s) of overpayment);

(B) Affected contract number and delivery order number, if applicable;

(C) Affected line item or subline item, if applicable; and

(D) Contractor point of contact.

(ii) Provide a copy of the remittance and supporting documentation to the Contracting Officer.

(6) Interest.

(i) All amounts that become payable by the Contractor to the Government under this contract shall bear simple interest from the date due until paid unless paid within 30 days of becoming due. The interest rate shall be the interest rate established by the Secretary of the Treasury as provided in 41 U.S.C. 7109, which is applicable to the period in which the amount becomes due, as provided in (i)(6)(v) of this clause, and then at the rate applicable for each six-month period as fixed by the Secretary until the amount is paid.

(ii) The Government may issue a demand for payment to the Contractor upon finding a debt is due under the contract.

(iii) Final decisions. The Contracting Officer will issue a final decision as required by 33.211 if—

(A) The Contracting Officer and the Contractor are unable to reach agreement on the existence or amount of a debt within 30 days;

(B) The Contractor fails to liquidate a debt previously demanded by the Contracting Officer within the timeline specified in the demand for payment unless the amounts were not repaid because the Contractor has requested an installment payment agreement; or

(C) The Contractor requests a deferment of collection on a debt previously demanded by the Contracting Officer (see 32.607-2).

(iv) If a demand for payment was previously issued for the debt, the demand for payment included in the final decision shall identify the same due date as the original demand for payment.

(v) Amounts shall be due at the earliest of the following dates:

(A) The date fixed under this contract.

(B) The date of the first written demand for payment, including any demand for payment resulting from a default termination.

(vi) The interest charge shall be computed for the actual number of calendar days involved beginning on the due date and ending on—

(A) The date on which the designated office receives payment from the Contractor;

(B) The date of issuance of a Government check to the Contractor from which an amount otherwise payable has been withheld as a credit against the contract debt; or

(C) The date on which an amount withheld and applied to the contract debt would otherwise have become payable to the Contractor.

(vii) The interest charge made under this clause may be reduced under the procedures prescribed in 32.608-2 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation in effect on the date of this contract.

(j) Risk of loss. Unless the contract specifically provides otherwise, risk of loss or damage to the supplies provided under this contract shall remain with the Contractor until, and shall pass to the Government upon:

(1) Delivery of the supplies to a carrier, if transportation is f.o.b. origin; or

(2) Delivery of the supplies to the Government at the destination specified in the contract, if transportation is f.o.b. destination.

(k) Taxes. The contract price includes all applicable Federal, State, and local taxes and duties.

(l) Termination for the Government's convenience. The Government reserves the right to terminate this contract, or any part hereof, for its sole convenience. In the event of such termination, the Contractor shall immediately stop all work hereunder and shall immediately cause any and all of its suppliers and subcontractors to cease work. Subject to the terms of this contract, the Contractor shall be paid a percentage of the contract price reflecting the percentage of the work performed prior to the notice of termination, plus reasonable charges the Contractor can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Government using its standard record keeping system, have resulted from the termination. The Contractor shall not be required to comply with the cost accounting standards or contract cost principles for this purpose. This paragraph does not give the Government any right to audit the Contractor's records. The Contractor shall not be paid for any work performed or costs incurred which reasonably could have been avoided.

(m) Termination for cause. The Government may terminate this contract, or any part hereof, for cause in the event of any default by the Contractor, or if the Contractor fails to comply with any contract terms and conditions, or fails to provide the Government, upon request, with adequate assurances of future performance. In the event of termination for cause, the Government shall not be liable to the Contractor for any amount for supplies or services not accepted, and the Contractor shall be liable to the Government for any and all rights and remedies provided by law. If it is determined that the Government improperly terminated this contract for default, such termination shall be deemed a termination for convenience.

(n) Title. Unless specified elsewhere in this contract, title to items furnished under this contract shall pass to the Government upon acceptance, regardless of when or where the Government takes physical possession.

(o) Warranty. The Contractor warrants and implies that the items delivered hereunder are merchantable and fit for use for the particular purpose described in this contract.

(p) Limitation of liability. Except as otherwise provided by an express warranty, the Contractor will not be liable to the Government for consequential damages resulting from any defect or deficiencies in accepted items.

(q) Other compliances. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State and local laws, executive orders, rules and regulations applicable to its performance under this contract.

(r) Compliance with laws unique to Government contracts. The Contractor agrees to comply with 31 U.S.C. 1352 relating to limitations on the use of appropriated funds to influence certain Federal contracts; 18 U.S.C. 431 relating to officials not to benefit; 40 U.S.C. chapter 37, Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards; 41 U.S.C. chapter 87, Kickbacks; 41 U.S.C. 4712 and 10 U.S.C. 2409 relating to whistleblower protections; 49 U.S.C. 40118, Fly American; and 41 U.S.C. chapter 21 relating to procurement integrity.

(s) Order of precedence. Any inconsistencies in this solicitation or contract shall be resolved by giving precedence in the following order:

(1) The schedule of supplies/services.

(2) The Assignments, Disputes, Payments, Invoice, Other Compliances, Compliance with Laws Unique to Government Contracts, and Unauthorized Obligations paragraphs of this clause;

(3) The clause at 52.212-5.

(4) Addenda to this solicitation or contract, including any license agreements for computer software.

(5) Solicitation provisions if this is a solicitation.

(6) Other paragraphs of this clause.

(7) The Standard Form 1449.

(8) Other documents, exhibits, and attachments

(9) The specification.

(t) [Reserved]

(u) Unauthorized Obligations.

(1) Except as stated in paragraph (u)(2) of this clause, when any supply or service acquired under this contract is subject to any End User License Agreement (EULA), Terms of Service (TOS), or similar legal instrument or agreement, that includes any clause requiring the Government to indemnify the Contractor or any person or entity for damages, costs, fees, or any other loss or liability that would create an Anti-Deficiency Act violation (31 U.S.C. 1341), the following shall govern:

(i) Any such clause is unenforceable against the Government.

(ii) Neither the Government nor any Government authorized end user shall be deemed to have agreed to such clause by virtue of it appearing in the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement. If the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement is invoked through an “I agree” click box or other comparable mechanism (e.g., “click-wrap” or “browse-wrap” agreements), execution does not bind the Government or any Government authorized end user to such clause.

(iii) Any such clause is deemed to be stricken from the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement.

(2) Paragraph (u)(1) of this clause does not apply to indemnification by the Government that is expressly authorized by statute and specifically authorized under applicable agency regulations and procedures.

(v) Incorporation by reference. The Contractor’s representations and certifications, including those completed electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM), are incorporated by reference into the contract.

(End of Clause) ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS Clauses that are incorporated by reference (by Citation Number, Title, and Date), have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available.

The following clauses are incorporated into 52.212-4 as an addendum to this contract:

C.2 52.217-8 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. The specified rates under this clause will be those rates in effect under the contract each time an option is exercised under this clause."

C.3 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000)

(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 30 days; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 30-60 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 and Six (6) months.

(End of Clause)

C.4 52.223-6 DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE (MAY 2001)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause, "Controlled substances" means a controlled substance in schedules I through V of section 202 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 812) and as further defined in regulation at 21 CFR 1308.11-1308.15.

"Conviction" means a finding of guilt (including a plea of nolo contendere) or imposition of sentence, or both, by any judicial body charged with the responsibility to determine violations of the Federal or State criminal drug statutes.

"Criminal drug statute" means a Federal or non-Federal criminal statute involving the manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession or use of any controlled substance.

"Drug-free workplace" means the site(s) for the performance of work done by the Contractor in connection with a specific contract where employees of the Contractor are prohibited from engaging in the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance.

"Employee" means an employee of a Contractor directly engaged in the performance of work under a Government contract. "Directly engaged" is defined to include all direct cost employees and any other Contractor employee who has other than a minimal impact or involvement in contract performance.

"Individual" means an offeror/contractor that has no more than one employee including the offeror/contractor.

(b) The Contractor, if other than an individual, shall—within 30 days after award (unless a longer period is agreed to in writing for contracts of 30 days or more performance duration); or as soon as possible for contracts of less than 30 days performance duration—

(1) Publish a statement notifying its employees that the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in the contractor's workplace and specifying the actions that will be taken against employees for violations of such prohibition;

(2) Establish an ongoing drug-free awareness program to inform such employees about—

(i) The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace;

(ii) The contractor's policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace;

(iii) Any available drug counseling, rehabilitation, and employee assistance programs; and

(iv) The penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations occurring in the workplace.

(3) Provide all employees engaged in performance of the contract with a copy of the statement required by subparagraph (b)(1) of this clause;

(4) Notify such employees in writing in the statement required by subparagraph (b)(1) of this clause, that as a condition of continued employment on this contract, the employee will—

(i) Abide by the terms of the statement; and

(ii) Notify the employer in writing of the employee's conviction under a criminal drug statute for a violation occurring in the workplace no later than 5 days after such conviction;

(5) Notify the Contracting Officer in writing within 10 calendar days after receiving notice under subdivision (a)(4)(ii) of this clause, from an employee or otherwise receiving actual notice of such conviction. The notice shall include the position title of the employee;

(6) Within 30 days after receiving notice under subparagraph (b)(4)(ii) of this provision of a conviction, take one of the following actions with respect to any employee who is convicted of a drug abuse violation occurring in the workplace:

(i) Taking appropriate personnel action against such employee, up to and including termination; or

(ii) Require such employee to satisfactorily participate in a drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation program approved for such purposes by a Federal, State, or local health, law enforcement, or other appropriate agency; and

(7) Make a good faith effort to maintain a drug-free workplace through implementation of subparagraphs (b)(1) through (b)(6) of this clause.

(c) The Contractor, if an individual, agrees by award of the contract or acceptance of a purchase order, not to engage in the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance while performing this contract.

(d) In addition to other remedies available to the Government, the Contractor's failure to comply with the requirements of paragraph (b) and (c) of this clause may, pursuant to FAR 23.506, render the contractor subject to suspension of contract payments, termination of the contract for default, and suspension or debarment.

(End of Clause)

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