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This solicitation document is for police security system maintenance services at the Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center in Aurora, Colorado. The Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office intends to solicit proposals for a firm-fixed price contract to provide maintenance for Lenel/OnGuard video management and physical access control systems. Services will include software and hardware support, programming changes, testing, and replacement of failed cameras and physical access readers. The performance period is an initial base year from April 16, 2020 through October 15, 2020 with two one-year option periods. The applicable NAICS code is 561621 with a $20 million small business size standard. This is a 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses. Proposals are due no later than 10:00 AM Mountain Time on April 3, 2020. The solicitation number is 36C25920R0062 and will be posted on FBO.gov with any amendments.
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36C25920R0062
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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
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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
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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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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
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27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA
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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
36C259-20-AP-0286
36C25920R0062 03-19-2020 Mary Good 303-712-5728 04-03-2020 36C259 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office
NCO 19
6162 South Willow Drive, Suite 300 Greenwood Village CO 80111 X X 561621 $22 Million N/A X 36C554 Department of Veteran Affairs Rocky Mountain Regional Veteran Affairs Medical Center 1700 N Wheeling St Aurora CO 80045 36C259 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office
NCO 19
6162 South Willow Drive, Suite 300 Greenwood Village CO 80111
SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY
Department of Veterans Affairs Financial Service Center PO Box 149971 Austin TX 78714-9971 See CONTINUATION Page The contractor shall provide maintenance services for the Lenel/OnGuard/PACS Video Management Systems in accordance with the Statement of Work at the Rocky Mountain Regional VAMC in Aurora, CO.
Period of Performance is:
Base Year: 4/16/2020 through 10/15/2020 OptionYear 1: 10/16/2020 through 10/15/2021 OptionYear 2: 10/16/2021 through 10/15/2022 See CONTINUATION Page X X Mary Good Contracting Officer Table of Contents
| SECTION A | 1 |
| A.1 SF 1449 SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS | 1 |
| SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS | 3 |
| B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA | 3 |
| B.2 STATEMENT OF WORK | 5 |
| B.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE | 11 |
| SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES | 12 |
| C.1 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2018) | 12 |
| C.2 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999) | 18 |
| C.3 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000) | 18 |
| C.4 52.232-19 AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR THE NEXT FISCAL YEAR (APR 1984) | 18 |
| C.5 SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS | 19 |
| C.6 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998) | 19 |
| C.7 VAAR 852.219-10 VA NOTICE OF TOTAL SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE (JUL 2019) (DEVIATION) | 20 |
| C.8 VAAR 852.219-74 LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—MONITORING AND COMPLIANCE (JUL 2018) | 22 |
| C.9 VAAR 852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS (NOV 2018) | 23 |
| C.10 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 2020) | 24 |
| SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS | 32 |
| E.1 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2018) | 32 |
| E.2 52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (DEC 2019) | 37 |
| E.3 52.209-7 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (OCT 2018) | 38 |
| E.4 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984) | 39 |
| E.5 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006) | 39 |
| E.6 VAAR 852.233-70 PROTEST CONTENT/ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION (OCT 2018) | 40 |
| E.7 VAAR 852.233-71 ALTERNATE PROTEST PROCEDURE (OCT 2018) | 40 |
| E.8 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998) | 41 |
| E.9 52.212-2 EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2014) | 42 |
| E.10 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (DEC 2019) | 42 |
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: ____________________ Company:__________________ Address: ___________________ Telephone: _________________ Fax: _______________________ E-mail address: ______________
B.1.1.2. GOVERNMENT: Mary E. Good, Contracting Officer Department of Veterans Affairs Rocky Mountain Network
NCO 19
6162 S. Willow Drive, Suite 300 Greenwood Village, CO 80111 Telephone: 303-712-5728
FAX: 303-712-5850
E-mail: Mary.Good2@va.gov NCO19Services1@va.gov
B.1.2. 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 (SAM), or [N/A] 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party
B.1.3. GOVERNMENT INVOICE ADDRESS: Invoices shall be submitted in arrears:
a. Quarterly []
b. Semi-Annually []
c. Other [X] MONTHLY IN ARREARS
B.1.4. GOVERNMENT INVOICE ADDRESS: All invoices from the contractor shall be submitted electronically to the VA Financial Services Center for payment processing, free of charge. For any questions about the e-invoicing program, please contact the FSC at the phone number or email address listed below:
• OB10/Tungsten e-Invoice Setup Information: (877) 752-0900
• OB10/Tungsten e-Invoice email: USClientServices@ob10.com
• FSC e-Invoice Contact Information: (877) 353-9791
• FSC e-invoice email: vafsccshd@va.gov
• The following two codes will be required when creating a vendor profile in OB10:
OB10 Buyer Number AAA544240062 Promo Code: VAPC7Y18
B.1.5. DUNS NUMBER: Please provide the Dun and Bradstreet Number assigned to your firm in the space provided: _________________________
B.1.6. TAX IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: Please provide the tax identification number to be utilized for this contract: ___________________________
B.1.7. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: Services required herein shall be for the following time period:
Base Year: 4/16/2020 – 10/15/2020 Option Year 1: 10/16/2020 – 10/15/2021 Option Year 2: 10/16/2021 – 10/15/2022
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B.2 STATEMENT OF WORK
Video Management System and PACS
1.0 The contractor shall furnish labor, parts, supplies and equipment necessary to provide scheduled and unscheduled maintenance for the equipment listed below. Equipment is located at the Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center, Replacement Facility located at 1700 N. Wheeling Street, Aurora, CO 80045
1.1 Contractor Requirements:
1.1.1 Lenel Onguard authorized dealer in good standing.
1.1.2 At least 5 master Lenel certifications.
1.1.3 Axis Communication Gold Solution Partner.
1.1.4 Certified reseller of Assa Abloy door hardware
1.1.5 Certified reseller of Allegion door hardware.
1.2 Video Management System:
1.2.1 Software updates and trouble shooting
1.2.2 Support all Video Management System hardware and software
1.2.2.1 Hardware: 734 cameras, Network Video Recorders (NVRs), and video workstations.
1.2.3 Programming changes as needed or requested
1.2.4 Video Management System call-up testing, testing of system as necessary
1.2.5 Replacement of all cameras if the event a camera fails, and reprogramming of the camera in VMS. Coverage will expand to the 734 cameras and the network video recorders (NVRS), and workstations s
1.2.6 Annual license agreement and support plan for Lenel Onguard software and soon to be Milestone licensing.
1.2.7 Provide annual upgrade services.
1.3 PACS (Lenel/OnGuard)
1.3.1 Lenel Software updates and trouble shooting
1.3.2 All Lenel hardware and software
1.3.2.1 Hardware includes:
1.3.2.2 panels,
1.3.2.3 power supplies,
1.3.2.4 controller boards (3300, 2200, 1320, 1100)
1.3.2.5 card readers,
1.3.2.6 request for exits,
1.3.2.7 door contacts, and electrified door hardware (excluding auto door operators and mechanical door hardware.
1.3.2.8 Magnetic door locks/strikes
1.3.2.9 PIV card readers (920PHPTEK0000V)
1.3.2.10 TalkAphone Emergency Call Stations
1.3.2.11 2N Intercoms
1.3.3 PACS Testing as necessary or requested
1.3.4 Replacement of all physical PACS readers as the fail.
1.3.5 Annual license agreement and support plan for Lenel Onguard software.
1.3.6 Provide annual upgrade services.
1.4 General Expectations
1.4.1 Priority queue for service requests
1.4.2 Remote System help desk support
1.4.3 Annual System Review, test and inspect for Lenel Systems and Milestone Management System, and general PM for systems. Includes but not limited too.
1.4.3.1 Review of operating system software diagnostics to ensure that the system is operating in accordance with OEM specifications
1.4.3.2 Calibrating and lubricating the equipment
1.4.3.3 Performing remedial, non-emergent maintenance
1.4.3.4 Testing and replacing faulty and worn parts/or parts likely to fail or become faulty or worn.
1.4.3.5 Returning equipment to operating conditions and modes.
1.4.3.6 Providing documentation of service performed.
1.4.4 Maintaining network software implementation
1.4.5 Staff training after updates
1.4.6 All travel time included
1.5 Field Service Engineer (FSE) Support
1.5.1 Provide a field engineer at the RMR campus 5 days a week.
1.5.2 FSE will provide weekly priorities with Government POC and/or CO.
1.5.3 Receive facility work orders and see them through final resolution.
1.5.4 Document weekly tasks and progress
1.5.5 Provide system health checks including audit of panels, card readers, alarm points, NVRs, and cameras.
1.5.6 Lenel OnGuard and Prism Programing changes as needed or requested.
1.5.7 Lenel OnGuard Annual Hot-Fix and Annual Version Upgrades.
1.5.8 Staffing Training after upgrades and as requested by Police or Biomedical Engineering
1.5.9 Annual Material preventive maintenance.
1.5.10 Repair and replacement of existing site material as required.
1.5.11 Software troubleshooting fore site to Lenel dongle
1.5.12 Maintenance of O&M service manuals for the site related to VMS and PACS
1.5.13 Minor moves, adds and changes to the system as time allows, material will be billed sperate from this contract.
1.5.14 Annual System Review, test and inspect for Lenel Systems and Video Management System, and general PM for systems.
1.5.15 Maintaining network software implementation
1.5.16 Staff training after updates
1.5.17 FSE will be certified in Lenel, Milestone, Lenel and electrified door hardware.
1.5.18 All travel time included
1.5.19 Business hour coverage.
1.6 Exclusions from this contract.
1.6.1 Damage to equipment due to negligence, willful acts, or acts of God.
1.6.2 Damage to equipment due to power surges.
1.6.3 Cabling, fencing
1.6.4 Vehicle and/or pedestrian gate motors and controllers
1.6.5 VA IT provided hardware: Servers, switches, workstations,
1.6.6 TZ Pretorian System
1.6.7 RGB Spectrum Video Wall
1.6.8 Community Base Outpatient Clinics onsite support.
1.6.9 Any new PACS badge readers and security cameras placement.
2.0 HOURS OF COVERAGE
2.1 Normal hours of coverage are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., excluding the federal holidays listed as follows:
Federal Holidays:
| New Year’s Day | Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s Birthday | Presidents’ Day | ||
| Memorial Day | Independence Day | Labor Day | ||
| Columbus Day | Veteran’s Day | Thanksgiving Day | ||
| Christmas Day |
Any other day specifically declared a National Holiday by the President of the United States
2.2 When one of the above designated legal holidays falls on a Sunday, the following Monday will be observed as a legal holiday. When a legal holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is observed as a holiday by US Government Agencies.
2.3 The full-time service engineer is allotted an additional 3 weeks of sick and annual leave or paid time off.
3.0 PARTS
3.1 The contractor shall furnish all spare and replacement parts needed to service the equipment. The price of all parts used to perform all scheduled preventive and unscheduled maintenance shall be included in the coverage. The Government will not pay for any parts provided (during either scheduled or unscheduled maintenance), by the contractor during the period of the equipment being covered. Only new standard parts (manufactured by the maker of the equipment, or equal) shall be furnished to maintain the equipment. The contractor will not be responsible for any cabling within the wall. The government understands there are long lead times on the following spare parts: network video recorders, VMS workstations, veridt biometric readers, and 3 PIV card readers.
4.0 SERVICE MANUALS/TOOLS/EQUIPMENT
4.1 The contractor shall provide tools, (test) equipment, service manuals or service diagnostic software. The contractor shall obtain, have on file, and make available to its FSE's all operational and technical documentation (such as; operational and service manuals, schematics, and parts list) necessary to meet the performance requirements and repair of the medical equipment. A reference list of applicable service manuals and their respective locations shall be provided to the Biomedical Engineer upon request.
5.0 SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
5.2 All service/repairs shall be performed during normal hours of coverage unless requested or approved by the Biomedical Engineer.
5.4 Work performed outside the normal hours of coverage, at the request of FSE, shall be considered service during normal hours of coverage and shall be exempt from an extra labor hour charge.
6.0 UNSCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
6.1 The contractor shall provide repair service which may consist of calibration, cleaning, oiling, adjusting, replacing parts, and maintaining the equipment, to include all intervening service calls performed between scheduled services and calibrations. All required parts shall be furnished by the contractor to the VA at no cost. The contractor shall repair the equipment to functional level equivalent to the original manufacturer’s specifications.
6.2 The contractor's FSE shall respond on site within two (2) hours after receipt of request for service. The contractor shall provide parts, if required to effect repair, within 24 hours of diagnosing the problem.
7.0 DOCUMENTATION/REPORTS
7.1 The documentation shall include detailed descriptions of the scheduled and unscheduled maintenance procedures performed, including replaced parts and prices (for outside normal working hour services) required to maintain the equipment in accordance with the specifications Each ESR must, at a minimum, document the following data legibly and in complete detail:
a. Name of contractor and contract number
b. Name of FSE who performed services
c. Contractor service ESR number/log number
d. Date, time (starting and ending), equipment downtime and hours on-site for service call.
e. VA purchase order number(s) covering the call if outside normal working hours.
f. Description of problems reported by the POC/user (if applicable).
g. Identification of equipment to be serviced:
· Inventory ID number,
· Manufacturer's name, device name, model number & serial number,
· Any other manufacturer's identification numbers.
h. Itemized Description of Service Performed (including, if applicable, costs associated with after normal working hour services) including:
· Labor and Travel,
· Parts (with part numbers),
· Materials and Circuit Location of problem/corrective action.
· Total Cost to be billed (if applicable - i.e., part(s) not covered or service rendered after normal hours of coverage).
i. Signatures:
· FSE performing services described.
· Authorized VA Employee who witnessed service described.
NOTE: - Any additional charges claimed must be approved by the Government POC or CO before service is completed
7.2 The Contractor shall log in with Biomedical Engineering or VA Police prior to performing any services.
8.0 ADDITIONAL CHARGES
8.1 There will be no additional charge for time spent at the site (during or after the normal coverage areas) awaiting the arrival of additional FSE and/or delivery of parts
9.0 REPORTING REQUIRED SERVICES BEYOND SERVICE SCOPE
9.1 The contractor shall immediately, but no later than 24 consecutive hours after discovery, notify the Government POC, in writing, of the existence or development of any defects in, or repairs required, to the scheduled equipment which, the contractor does not consider his/her responsibility due to “abuse” or “damage” to the equipment. The contractor shall furnish the Government with a written estimate of the cost to make the necessary repairs.
10.0 ACCEPTANCE OF CONDITION OF EQUIPMENT
10.1 The contractor accepts responsibility for the equipment covered under this equipment in an “as is” condition. Inspection of the equipment by the contractor shall be done prior to coverage, if required by the contractor.
11.0 CONTRACTOR TEST EQUIPMENT
11.1 The contractor shall ensure all contractor supplied test equipment is properly calibrated, and certified. If requested by the Government POC, the contract shall be able to supply any certificates tied to the quality of the test equipment. Test equipment calibration shall be traceable to a national standard.
B.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE
| CLIN |
| DESCRIPTION |
| QUANTITY |
| UNIT |
| UNIT PRICE |
| TOTAL PRICE |
| 0001 |
| PACS and Video System Maintenance in accordance with the Statement of Work |
Period of Performance:
4/16/2020 – 10/15/2020
| 6 |
| MO |
| $___________ |
| $___________ |
| 1001 |
| PACS and Video System Maintenance in accordance with the Statement of Work |
Period of Performance:
10/16/2020 – 10/15/2021
| 12 |
| MO |
| $___________ |
| $___________ |
| 2001 |
| PACS and Video System Maintenance in accordance with the Statement of Work |
Period of Performance:
10/16/2021 – 10/15/2022
| 12 |
| MO |
| $___________ |
| $___________ |
| TOTAL CONTRACT PRICE |
| $___________ |
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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.
For the purposes of the award of this Contract, the Government intends to evaluate the option to extend services under FAR 52.217-8 as follows:
The evaluation will consider the possibility that the option can be exercised at any time, and can be exercised in increments of one to six months, but not for more than a total of six months during the life of the contract. The evaluation will assume that the prices for any option exercised under FAR 52.217-8 will be at the same rates as those in effect under the contract at the time the option is exercised. The evaluation will therefore assume that the addition of the price or prices of any possible extension or extensions under FAR 52.217-8 to the total price for the basic requirement and the total price for the priced options has the same effect on the total price of all proposals relative to each other, and will not affect the ranking of proposals based on price, unless, after reviewing the proposals, the Government determines that there is a basis for finding otherwise.
This evaluation will not obligate the Government to exercise any option under FAR 52.217-8. The `specified' rates under this clause will be those rates in effect under the contract each time an option is exercised under this clause.
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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 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 three (3) years.
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C.4 52.232-19 AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR THE NEXT FISCAL YEAR (APR 1984)
Funds are not presently available for performance under this contract beyond 30 September of any fiscal year. The Government's obligation for performance of this contract beyond that date is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made. No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise for performance under this contract beyond 30 September of any fiscal year, until funds are made available to the Contracting Officer for performance and until the Contractor receives notice of availability, to be confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer.
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C.5 SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
In accordance with FAR 28.307-2 and FAR 52.228-5, the following minimum coverage shall apply to this contract:
(a) Workers' compensation and employers liability: Contractors are required to comply with applicable Federal and State workers' compensation and occupational disease statutes. If occupational diseases are not compensable under those statutes, they shall be covered under the employer's liability section of the insurance policy, except when contract operations are so commingled with a Contractor's commercial operations that it would not be practical to require this coverage. Employer's liability coverage of at least $100,000 is required, except in States with exclusive or monopolistic funds that do not permit workers' compensation to be written by private carriers.
(b) General Liability: $500,000.00 per occurrences.
(c) Automobile liability: $200,000.00 per person; $500,000.00 per occurrence and $20,000.00 property damage.
(d) The successful bidder must present to the Contracting Officer, prior to award, evidence of general liability insurance without any exclusionary clauses for asbestos that would void the general liability coverage.
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C.6 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/
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| FAR Number |
| Title |
| Date |
| 52.203-17 |
| CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS AND REQUIREMENT TO INFORM EMPLOYEES OF WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS |
| APR 2014 |
| 52.204-4 |
| PRINTED OR COPIED DOUBLE-SIDED ON POSTCONSUMER FIBER CONTENT PAPER |
| MAY 2011 |
| 52.204-18 |
| COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE MAINTENANCE |
| JUL 2016 |
| 52.228-5 |
| INSURANCE—WORK ON A GOVERNMENT INSTALLATION |
| JAN 1997 |
| 52.232-18 |
| AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS |
| APR 1984 |
| 52.232-40 |
| PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS |
| DEC 2013 |
| 852.203-70 |
| COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING |
| MAY 2018 |
C.7 VAAR 852.219-10 VA NOTICE OF TOTAL SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE (JUL 2019) (DEVIATION)
(a) Definition. For the Department of Veterans Affairs, “Service-disabled veteran owned small business concern or SDVOSB”:
(1) Means a small business concern:
(i) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more service-disabled Veterans or eligible surviving spouses (see VAAR 802.101, Surviving Spouse definition);
(ii) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more service-disabled Veterans (or eligible surviving spouses) or, in the case of a service-disabled Veteran with permanent and severe disability, the spouse or permanent caregiver of such Veteran;
(iii) The business meets Federal small business size standards for the applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code identified in the solicitation document;
(iv) The business has been verified for ownership and control pursuant to 38 CFR part 74 and is so listed in the Vendor Information Pages (VIP) database (https://www.vip.vetbiz.va.gov); and
(v) The business will comply with VAAR subpart 819.70 and Small Business Administration (SBA) regulations regarding small business size and government contracting programs at 13 CFR part 121 and 125, including the nonmanufacturer rule and limitations on subcontracting requirements in 13 CFR 121.406 and 125.6, provided that any reference therein to a service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern (SDVO SBC), is to be construed to apply to a VA verified and VIP-listed SDVOSB. The nonmanufacturer rule and the limitations on subcontracting apply to all SDVOSB and VOSB set-asides and sole source contracts.
(2) “Service-disabled Veteran” means a Veteran, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(2), with a disability that is service-connected, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(16).
(b) General.
(1) Offers are solicited only from eligible service-disabled veteran-owned small business concerns. Only VIP-listed service-disabled veteran-owned small business concerns (SDVOSBs) may submit offers in response to this solicitation. Offers received from concerns that are not VIP-listed service-disabled veteran-owned small business concerns shall not be considered.
(2) Any award resulting from this solicitation shall be made to a VIP-listed service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern that meets the size standard for the applicable NAICS code.
(c) Representation. By submitting an offer, the prospective contractor represents that it is an eligible SDVOSB as defined in this clause, 38 CFR part 74, and VAAR subpart 819.70. Pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127(e), only VIP-listed SDVOSBs are considered eligible. Therefore, any reference in 13 CFR part 121 and 125 to a servicedisabled veteran-owned small business concern (SDVO SBC), is to be construed to apply to a VA verified and VIP-listed SDVOSB and only such concern(s) qualify as similarly situated. The offeror must also be eligible at the time of award.
(d) Agreement. Agreement. When awarded a contract (see FAR 2.101, Definitions), including orders under multiple-award contracts, or a subcontract, an SDVOSB agrees that in the performance of the contract, the SDVOSB shall comply with requirements in VAAR subpart 819.70 and SBA regulations on small business size and government contracting programs at 13 CFR part 121 and 125, including the nonmanufacturer rule and limitations on subcontracting requirements in 13 CFR part 121.406 and 125.6, provided that for purposes of the limitations on subcontracting, only VIP-listed SDVOSBs shall be considered eligible and/or “similarly situated” (i.e., a firm that has the same small business program status as the prime contractor). An independent contractor shall be considered a subcontractor. An otherwise eligible firm further agrees to the following:
(1) Services. In the case of a contract for services (except construction), it will not pay more than 50% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not VIP-listed SDVOSBs.
(2) Supplies or products.
(i) In the case of a contract for supplies or products (other than from a nonmanufacturer of such supplies), it will not pay more than 50% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not VIP-listed SDVOSBs.
(ii) In the case of a contract for supplies from a nonmanufacturer, it will supply the product of a domestic small business manufacturer or processor, unless a waiver as described in 13 CFR 121.406(b)(5) is granted.
(3) General construction. In the case of a contract for general construction, it will not pay more than 85% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not VIP-listed SDVOSBs.
(4) Special trade contractors. In the case of a contract for special trade contractors, it will not pay more than 75% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not VIP-listed SDVOSBs.
(5) Subcontracting. Any work that a VIP-listed SDVOSB subcontractor further subcontracts will count towards the percent of subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. For supply or construction contracts, cost of materials is excluded and not considered to be subcontracted. For mixed contracts and additional limitations, refer to 13 CFR 125.6.
(e) Joint ventures. A joint venture may be considered an SDVOSB if the joint venture is listed in VIP and complies with the requirements in 13 CFR 125.18(b), provided that any reference therein to service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern or SDVO SBC, is to be construed to mean a VIP-listed SDVOSB. A joint venture agrees that, in the performance of the contract, the applicable percentage specified in paragraph (d) of this clause will be performed by the aggregate of the joint venture participants.
(f) Precedence. For any inconsistencies between the requirements of the SBA program for service-disabled veteran-owned small business concerns and the VA Veterans First Contracting Program, as defined in VAAR subpart 819.70 and this clause, the VA Veterans First Contracting Program requirements have precedence.
(End of Clause) C.8 VAAR 852.219-74 LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—MONITORING AND COMPLIANCE (JUL 2018)
(a) This solicitation includes VAAR 852.219-10 VA Notice of Total Service- Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside.
(b) Accordingly, any contract resulting from this solicitation is subject to the limitation on subcontracting requirements in 13 CFR 125.6, or the limitations on subcontracting requirements in the FAR clause, as applicable. The Contractor is advised that in performing contract administration functions, the Contracting Officer 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.
(c) 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 Contracting Officer in assessing the Contractor for compliance are protected to ensure information or data is not improperly disclosed or other impropriety occurs.
(d) 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 Contracting Officer to assess the Contractor's compliance with the limitations on subcontracting or percentage of work performance requirement.
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C.9 VAAR 852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS (NOV 2018)
(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—
(1) Contract financing payment has the meaning given in FAR 32.001;
(2) Designated agency office means the office designated by the purchase order, agreement, or contract to first receive and review invoices. This office can be contractually designated as the receiving entity. This office may be different from the office issuing the payment;
(3) Electronic form means an automated system transmitting information electronically according to the accepted electronic data transmission methods and formats identified in paragraph (c) of this clause. Facsimile, email, and scanned documents are not acceptable electronic forms for submission of payment requests;
(4) Invoice payment has the meaning given in FAR 32.001; and
(5) Payment request means any request for contract financing payment or invoice payment submitted by the contractor under this contract.
(b) Electronic payment requests. Except as provided in paragraph (e) of this clause, the contractor shall submit payment requests in electronic form. Purchases paid with a Government-wide commercial purchase card are considered to be an electronic transaction for purposes of this rule, and therefore no additional electronic invoice submission is required.
(c) Data transmission. A contractor must ensure that the data transmission method and format are through one of the following:
(1) VA’s Electronic Invoice Presentment and Payment System at the current website address provided in the contract.
(2) Any system that conforms to the X12 electronic data interchange (EDI) formats established by the Accredited Standards Center (ASC) and chartered by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
(d) Invoice requirements. Invoices shall comply with FAR 32.905.
(e) Exceptions. If, based on one of the circumstances in this paragraph (e), the Contracting Officer directs that payment requests be made by mail, the Contractor shall submit payment requests by mail through…
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