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This is a Request for Quote (RFQ) issued by the VA Network Contracting Office 19 for lab hood certification and preventative maintenance services at two VA facilities in Montana. The solicitation (36C25925Q0093) is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside under NAICS code 561210 with a size standard of $47 million.
The work involves annual certification and preventative maintenance for three specific pieces of equipment: a NuAire Labgard (NU-201-630) and MOPEC ME400 Grossing Station at Fort Harrison VA Medical Center, and a BSC NU-425-400 at Benjamin Charles Steele VA Clinic in Billings. The base period of performance is February 1, 2025 through January 31, 2026, with four one-year option periods. Quotes are due by December 27, 2024 at 10:00 AM MST. The contract includes standard preventative maintenance services, parts replacement as needed, and certification to maintain factory specifications. Work must be performed by certified technicians during normal business hours (Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, excluding federal holidays). Subcontracting is not permitted due to the complexity of services required.
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36C25925Q0093
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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.
UEI:
EFT:
PHONE:
FAX:
17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN OFFER 18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK BELOW IS CHECKED
SEE
ADDENDUM
19.
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
ITEM NO.
SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES
QUANTITY
UNIT
UNIT PRICE
AMOUNT
(Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)
25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA
26.
TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only) 27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA
ARE
ARE NOT ATTACHED.
27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA
ARE
ARE NOT ATTACHED
28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN _______________
29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF. ___________________________________ OFFER
COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND
DATED ________________________________. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION
DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY
(BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE
ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED
SET FORTH HEREIN IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:
30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER) 30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (TYPE OR PRINT) 30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (TYPE OR PRINT) 31c. DATE SIGNED
AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION
(REV. NOV 2021)
PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE
Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212
7. FOR SOLICITATION
INFORMATION CALL:
STANDARD FORM 1449
SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL
PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES
OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30
36C259-25-AP-0079
436-25-2-083-0058 36C25925Q0093 12-04-2024 Kadarius Griffin 303-712-5765 12-27-2024 10:00
MST
36C259 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office
NCO 19
6162 South Willow Drive, Suite 300 Greenwood Village CO 80111 X X Y 561210 $47 Million
NET 30
N/A X 36C436 Multiple Locations Per SOW Montana VA Health Care System
36C259 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office
NCO 19
6162 South Willow Drive, Suite 300 Greenwood Village CO 80111
Submitted Electronically To:
Department of Veterans Affairs Financial Service Center PO Box 149971 Austin TX 78714-9971 See CONTINUATION Page This requirement is 100% set aside for
SDVOBS
Contractors shall certify and perform preventative maintenance (PM’s)/ certifications of lab hoods for the following equipment:
1) NuAire Labgard (NU-201-630), SN: 134205112409: EE# 21866 Fort Harrison/Helena MT.
2) MOPEC ME400, SN: ME400L09001, EE# 22897 Grossing Station Fort Harrison/ Helena MT.
3) BSC NU-425-400, S/N: 161367012714, EE# 28949 located in Billings, MT.
See CONTINUATION Page X X Lindsey Zwaagstra Table of Contents
| SECTION A | 1 |
| A.1 SF 1449 SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES | 1 |
| SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS | 4 |
| B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA | 4 |
| B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE | 9 |
| B.3 DELIVERY SCHEDULE | 13 |
| SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES | 16 |
| C.1 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2023) | 16 |
| C.2 52.209-5 CERTIFICATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (AUG 2020) | 21 |
| C.3 52.209-7 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (OCT 2018) | 23 |
| C.4 52.209-11 REPRESENTATION BY CORPORATIONS REGARDING DELINQUENT TAX LIABILITY OR A FELONY CONVICTION UNDER ANY FEDERAL LAW (FEB 2016) | 25 |
| C.5 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999) | 25 |
| C.6 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000) | 26 |
| C.7 52.232-19 AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR THE NEXT FISCAL YEAR (APR 1984) | 26 |
| C.8 VAAR 852.219-73 VA NOTICE OF TOTAL SET-ASIDE FOR CERTIFIED SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES (JAN 2023) (DEVIATION) | 26 |
| C.9 VAAR 852.219-75 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION (JAN 2023) (DEVIATION) | 29 |
| C.10 VAAR 852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS (NOV 2018) | 31 |
| C.11 VAAR 852.242-71 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER (OCT 2020) | 32 |
| C.12 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998) | 32 |
| C.13 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (MAY 2024) | 33 |
| SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS | 41 |
| SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS | 42 |
| E.1 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (SEP 2023) | 42 |
| E.2 52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021) | 47 |
| E.3 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984) | 50 |
| E.4 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998) | 50 |
| E.5 52.212-2 EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2021) | 50 |
| E.6 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (MAY 2024) | 52 |
SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS
B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA
1. Contract Administration: All contract administration matters will be handled by the following individuals:
a. CONTRACTOR:
b. GOVERNMENT: Contracting Officer 36C259 Lindsey Zwaagstra Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office
NCO 19
6162 South Willow Drive, Suite 300 Greenwood Village CO 80111
2. CONTRACTOR REMITTANCE ADDRESS: All payments by the Government to the contractor will be made in accordance with:
| [X] |
| 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System For Award Management, or |
| [] |
| 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party |
3. INVOICES: Invoices shall be submitted in arrears:
| a. Quarterly | [] |
| b. Semi-Annually | [] |
| c. Other | [X] IAW Contract Terms and Conditions. |
4. GOVERNMENT INVOICE ADDRESS: All Invoices from the contractor shall be submitted electronically in accordance with VAAR Clause 852.232-72 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests.
https://www.fsc.va.gov/fsc/einvoice.asp
Statement of Work Lab Hood certifications Service Agreement:
Contractors shall certify and perform preventative maintenance (PM’s)/ certifications of lab hoods for the following equipment located at:
· Benjamin Charles Steele VA Clinic 1766 Majestic Lane Billings, MT 59102
· Fort Harrison VA Medical Center 3687 Veterans Dr Fort Harrison, MT 59636, in accordance with manufactures specifications.
Items required to be covered under service agreement are as follows:
· NuAire Labgard (NU-201-630), SN: 134205112409: EE# 21866, Fort Harrison
· MOPEC ME400, SN: ME400L09001, EE# 22897, Grossing station: Fort Harrison
· BSC NU-425-400, S/N: 161367012714, EE# 28949 located in Billings, MT
1. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: The contractor shall provide Coverage for the above listed pieces of equipment:
Preventative Maintenance/ annual certification on Hoods to maintain factory specifications.
Parts Exchange: As required by contractor based on system requirements.
Labor & Travel Expense: Labor and travel conducted during normal business hours: Monday-Friday 8:00a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Customer’s local time, (excludes federal holidays).
Certified Trained Technicians: The scheduled maintenance and service calls shall be performed by trained personnel in accordance with the agreement.
2. REPORTING: Notify local point of contact (POC) of scheduled site visit so scheduling, and notification can be given to departments.
3. PERFORMANCE: The Contractor must perform preventive maintenance and certification annually of hoods.
4. HOURS OF COVERAGE: Normal hours of coverage are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 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 Veterans Day Thanksgiving Day Christmas Day Juneteenth Any other day specifically declared a National Holiday by the President of the United States.
When one of the above designated federal holidays falls on a Sunday, the following Monday will be observed as a federal holiday. When a federal holiday falls on a Saturday the preceding Friday is observed as a holiday by US Government Agencies.
5. SAFETY STANDARDS: The contractor shall perform electrical safety measurements on all equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications. All equipment will be subject to inspection by VA Engineering Section (Biomedical) personnel to verify compliance with these standards.
6. ADDITIONAL SERVICES: The Contractor guarantees all equipment covered in this SOW that was working prior to Preventive Maintenance shall be in optimal working condition once certification/ Preventive maintenance is completed. All changes, updates or retrofits made on any component or system shall be annotated on station equipment manuals and records. Services also include recording all routine work, corrections, and repair work in the equipment log.
7. AUTHORIZED SERVICES: Only those services specified within this SOW are authorized. Any additional services required for performance must be approved in writing by the contracting officer before services are performed.
8. SUBCONTRACTING: Due to the complexity of the services required herein, subcontracting will not be permitted.
9. PARTS: Only new, standard parts shall be furnished by the Contractor. All parts shall be of current manufacture and have versatility with presently installed equipment. All newly installed replacement parts become the property of the Government. Replaced parts are to be disposed of by the Contractor after obtaining approval from the Contracting Officer.
10. TEST EQUIPMENT: The VA Medical Center, will not furnish parts and/or test equipment for the performance of this contract. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to bring the appropriate equipment and/or supplies necessary to complete the work as required within.
11. HAZARD COMMUNICATION STATEMENT: As a vendor, supplier, and/or contractor to the VA Montana Healthcare System for the purpose delineated, you should be aware of this facility's hazard communication program. By the provisions, you may be required to work in certain areas where there are hazardous chemicals in use. Examples include, but are not limited to, areas in Pharmacy Service, Engineering Service, Environmental Management Service, Dental Service, Acquisition & Material Management Service, Radiology Service, Laboratory Service, Dietetic Service and Research Service.
It is the responsibility of each Contractor to familiarize himself with the specific area(s) in which his contract requires him to work. This shall include the Contractor introducing himself to the exposure zone supervisor. The Contractor may obtain from the exposure zone supervisor the nature of the on-going VA Montana Healthcare System work and the type of chemicals used. In addition, the Contractor should also learn the procedures for obtaining, in an emergency involving the Contractor, the material safety data sheets (MSDS) pertaining to hazardous chemicals in the exposure zone.
It is also the responsibility of each Contractor to meet certain criteria, these include:
a. Prior to the beginning of any work, provide the local point of contact with a complete list of all chemicals to be used by the Contractor on the facility premises. Appropriate MSDS shall accompany the list of chemicals. The COTR shall forward a copy of this list and the MSDS to the VA Montana Healthcare System Industrial Hygienist (138).
b. The Contractor shall ensure that all chemical containers are properly labeled, and MSDS for each chemical shall be available on the VA Montana Healthcare System premises. MSDS shall be maintained by the senior representative of the Contractor at this facility.
c. Protective equipment for Contractor personnel shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.
d. All other DVA and OSHA regulations shall apply as appropriate.
In compliance with paragraphs above, it shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to convey to his subordinate personnel and sub-contractors the appropriate information regarding hazard communication.
SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS
1. CONTRACTOR SUBMITTALS: Within fifteen calendar days after award date, but not later than performance of the first servicing of equipment, the Contractor will furnish two (2) copies of its preventive maintenance procedures manual which will be used during the preventive maintenance services of this contract to the Contracting Officer. These manuals are required by the Government as a condition of the facility's JCAHO accreditation and must be received before any invoice can be certified for payment.
2. OBSOLETE MACHINES: Services under a resulting contract will not cover obsolete machines where parts for such obsolete machines are not available under the original manufacturer's commercial price list, unless mutually agreed to by the Contracting Officer and the Contractor.
3. ORDERS: The Contractor's repairman will report to the office of the local POC prior to start of work and after completing the services required during that call. Services to be rendered will be directed by the local POC and any changes must receive concurrence of the Contracting Officer.
4. INFORMATION SECURITY: The C&A requirements do not apply; a Security Accreditation Package is not required. Incidental exposure to protected health information may occur from accessing the work site. Staff will follow all Privacy & Security policies and procedures.
VA Montana does not allow storage media to leave VA premises. This includes hard drives, thumb drives, CD ROM, floppy drives, and memory sticks. These must be removed and turned into VA Montana Information Security Officer before equipment is removed.
B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE
| ITEM NUMBER |
| DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES |
| QUANTITY |
| UNIT |
| UNIT PRICE |
| AMOUNT |
| 1.00 |
| YR |
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
Annual Lab Hood certification per SOW NuAire Labgard (NU-201-630), SN: 134205112409: EE# 21866
Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 02-01-2025 POP End: 01-31-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561210 - Facilities Support Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H266 - Equipment and Materials Testing - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment
| 1.00 |
| YR |
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
Annual Lab Hood certification per SOW
MOPEC ME400, SN: ME400L09001, EE# 22897
Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 02-01-2025 POP End: 01-31-2026
| 1.00 |
| YR |
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
Annual Lab Hood certification per SOW
BSC NU-425-400, S/N: 161367012714, EE# 28949
Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 02-01-2025 POP End: 01-31-2026
| 1.00 |
| YR |
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
Annual Lab Hood certification per SOW
Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 02-01-2026 POP End: 01-31-2027
| 1.00 |
| YR |
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
Annual Lab Hood certification per SOW
Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 02-01-2026 POP End: 01-31-2027
| 1.00 |
| YR |
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
Annual Lab Hood certification per SOW
Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 02-01-2026 POP End: 01-31-2027
| 1.00 |
| YR |
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
Annual Lab Hood certification per SOW
Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 02-01-2027 POP End: 01-31-2028
| 1.00 |
| YR |
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
Annual Lab Hood certification per SOW
Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 02-01-2027 POP End: 01-31-2028
| 1.00 |
| YR |
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
Annual Lab Hood certification per SOW
Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 02-01-2027 POP End: 01-31-2028
| 1.00 |
| YR |
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
Annual Lab Hood certification per SOW
Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 02-01-2028 POP End: 01-31-2029
| 1.00 |
| YR |
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
Annual Lab Hood certification per SOW
Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 02-01-2028 POP End: 01-31-2029
| 1.00 |
| YR |
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
Annual Lab Hood certification per SOW
Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 02-01-2028 POP End: 01-31-2029
| 1.00 |
| YR |
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
Annual Lab Hood certification per SOW
Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 02-01-2029 POP End: 01-31-2030
| 1.00 |
| YR |
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
Annual Lab Hood certification per SOW
Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 02-01-2029 POP End: 01-31-2030
| 1.00 |
| YR |
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
Annual Lab Hood certification per SOW
Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 02-01-2029 POP End: 01-31-2030
| GRAND TOTAL |
| __________________ |
B.3 DELIVERY SCHEDULE
| ITEM NUMBER |
| SHIPPING INFORMATION |
| QUANTITY |
| DELIVERY DATE |
| 0001 |
| SHIP TO: |
| Fort Harrison VA Medical Center |
3687 Veterans Dr Fort Harrison, MT 59636
USA
| 1.00 |
| 1/31/2026 |
| 0002 |
| SHIP TO: |
| Fort Harrison VA Medical Center |
3687 Veterans Dr Fort Harrison, MT 59636
USA
| 1.00 |
| 1/31/2026 |
| 0003 |
| SHIP TO: |
| Benjamin Charles Steele VA Clinic |
1766 Majestic Lane Billings, MT 59102
USA
| 1.00 |
| 1/31/2026 |
| 1001 |
| SHIP TO: |
| Fort Harrison VA Medical Center |
3687 Veterans Dr Fort Harrison, MT 59636
USA
| 1.00 |
| 1/31/2027 |
| 1002 |
| SHIP TO: |
| Fort Harrison VA Medical Center |
3687 Veterans Dr Fort Harrison, MT 59636
USA
| 1.00 |
| 1/31/2027 |
| 1003 |
| SHIP TO: |
| Benjamin Charles Steele VA Clinic |
1766 Majestic Lane Billings, MT 59102
USA
| 1.00 |
| 1/31/2027 |
| 2001 |
| SHIP TO: |
| Fort Harrison VA Medical Center |
3687 Veterans Dr Fort Harrison, MT 59636
USA
| 1.00 |
| 1/31/2028 |
| 2002 |
| SHIP TO: |
| Fort Harrison VA Medical Center |
3687 Veterans Dr Fort Harrison, MT 59636
USA
| 1.00 |
| 1/31/2028 |
| 2003 |
| SHIP TO: |
| Benjamin Charles Steele VA Clinic |
1766 Majestic Lane Billings, MT 59102
USA
| 1.00 |
| 1/31/2028 |
| 3001 |
| SHIP TO: |
| Fort Harrison VA Medical Center |
3687 Veterans Dr Fort Harrison, MT 59636
USA
| 1.00 |
| 1/31/2029 |
| 3002 |
| SHIP TO: |
| Fort Harrison VA Medical Center |
3687 Veterans Dr Fort Harrison, MT 59636
USA
| 1.00 |
| 1/31/2029 |
| 3003 |
| SHIP TO: |
| Benjamin Charles Steele VA Clinic |
1766 Majestic Lane Billings, MT 59102
USA
| 1.00 |
| 1/31/2029 |
| 4001 |
| SHIP TO: |
| Fort Harrison VA Medical Center |
3687 Veterans Dr Fort Harrison, MT 59636
USA
| 1.00 |
| 1/31/2030 |
| 4002 |
| SHIP TO: |
| Fort Harrison VA Medical Center |
3687 Veterans Dr Fort Harrison, MT 59636
USA
| 1.00 |
| 1/31/2030 |
| 4003 |
| SHIP TO: |
| Benjamin Charles Steele VA Clinic |
1766 Majestic Lane Billings, MT 59102
USA
| 1.00 |
| 1/31/2030 |
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SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES
C.1 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2023)
(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 Federal Acquisition Regulation (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 FAR 32.608-2 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; 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 PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES 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 52.209-5 CERTIFICATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (AUG 2020)
(a)(1) The Offeror certifies, to the best of its knowledge and belief, that—
(i) The Offeror and/or any of its Principals—
(A) Are [ ] are not [ ] presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, or declared ineligible for the award of contracts by any Federal agency;
(B) Have [ ] have not [ ], within a three-year period preceding this offer, been convicted of or had a civil judgment rendered against them for: commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a public (Federal, State, or local) contract or subcontract; violation of Federal or State antitrust statutes relating to the submission of offers; or commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements, tax evasion, violating Federal criminal tax laws, or receiving stolen property (if offeror checks "have," the offeror shall also see 52.209-7, if included in this solicitation);
(C) Are [ ] are not [ ] presently indicted for, or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a governmental entity with, commission of any of the offenses enumerated in subdivision (a)(1)(i)(B) of this provision; and
(D) Have [ ], have not [ ], within a three-year period preceding this offer, been notified of any delinquent Federal taxes in an amount that exceeds the threshold at 9.104–5(a)(2) for which the liability remains unsatisfied.
(1) Federal taxes are considered delinquent if both of the following criteria apply:
(i) The tax liability is finally determined. The liability is finally determined if it has been assessed. A liability is not finally determined if there is a pending administrative or judicial challenge. In the case of a judicial challenge to the liability, the liability is not finally determined until all judicial appeal rights have been exhausted.
(ii) The taxpayer is delinquent in making payment. A taxpayer is delinquent if the taxpayer has failed to pay the tax liability when full payment was due and required. A taxpayer is not delinquent in cases where enforced collection action is precluded.
(2) Examples.
(i) The taxpayer has received a statutory notice of deficiency, under I.R.C. Sec. 6212, which entitles the taxpayer to seek Tax Court review of a proposed tax deficiency. This is not a delinquent tax because it is not a final tax liability. Should the taxpayer seek Tax Court review, this will not be a final tax liability until the taxpayer has exercised all judicial appeal rights.
(ii) The IRS has filed a notice of Federal tax lien with respect to an assessed tax liability, and the taxpayer has been issued a notice under I.R.C. Sec. 6320 entitling the taxpayer to request a hearing with the IRS Office of Appeals contesting the lien filing, and to further appeal to the Tax Court if the IRS determines to sustain the lien filing. In the course of the hearing, the taxpayer is entitled to contest the underlying tax liability because the taxpayer has had no prior opportunity to contest the liability. This is not a delinquent tax because it is not a final tax liability. Should the taxpayer seek tax court review, this will not be a final tax liability until the taxpayer has exercised all judicial appeal rights.
(iii) The taxpayer has entered into an installment agreement pursuant to I.R.C. Sec. 6159. The taxpayer is making timely payments and is in full compliance with the agreement terms. The taxpayer is not delinquent because the taxpayer is not currently required to make full payment.
(iv) The taxpayer has filed for bankruptcy protection. The taxpayer is not delinquent because enforced collection action is stayed under 11 U.S.C. 362 (the Bankruptcy Code).
(ii) The Offeror has [ ] has not [ ], within a 3-year period preceding this offer, had one or more contracts terminated for default by any Federal agency.
(2) Principal, for the purposes of this certification, means an officer, director, owner, partner, or a person having primary management or supervisory responsibilities within a business entity (e.g., general manager; plant manager; head of a division or business segment; and similar positions).
THIS CERTIFICATION CONCERNS A MATTER WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF AN AGENCY OF THE UNITED STATES AND THE MAKING OF A FALSE, FICTITIOUS, OR FRAUDULENT CERTIFICATION MAY RENDER THE MAKER SUBJECT TO PROSECUTION UNDER SECTION 1001, TITLE 18, UNITED STATES CODE.
(b) The Offeror shall provide immediate written notice to the Contracting Officer if, at any time prior to contract award, the Offeror learns that its certification was erroneous when submitted or has become erroneous by reason of changed circumstances.
(c) A certification that any of the items in paragraph (a) of this provision exists will not necessarily result in withholding of an award under this solicitation. However, the certification will be considered in connection with a determination of the Offeror's responsibility. Failure of the Offeror to furnish a certification or provide such additional information as requested by the Contracting Officer may render the Offeror nonresponsible.
(d) Nothing contained in the foregoing shall be construed to require establishment of a system of records in order to render, in good faith, the certification required by paragraph (a) of this provision. The knowledge and information of an Offeror is not required to exceed that which is normally possessed by a prudent person in the ordinary course of business dealings.
(e) The certification in paragraph (a) of this provision is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when making award. If it is later determined that the Offeror knowingly rendered an erroneous certification, in addition to other remedies available to the Government, the Contracting Officer may terminate the contract resulting from this solicitation for default.
(End of Provision)
C.3 52.209-7 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (OCT 2018)
(a) Definitions. As used in this provision— "Administrative proceeding" means a non-judicial process that is adjudicatory in nature in order to make a determination of fault or liability (e.g., Securities and Exchange Commission Administrative Proceedings, Civilian Board of Contract Appeals Proceedings, and Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals Proceedings). This includes administrative proceedings at the Federal and State level but only in connection with performance of a Federal contract or grant. It does not include agency actions such as contract audits, site visits, corrective plans, or inspection of deliverables.
"Federal contracts and grants with total value greater than $10,000,000" means—
(1) The total value of all current, active contracts and grants, including all priced options; and
(2) The total value of all current, active orders including all priced options under indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity, 8(a), or requirements contracts (including task and delivery and multiple-award Schedules).
"Principal" means an officer, director, owner, partner, or a person having primary management or supervisory responsibilities within a business entity (e.g., general manager; plant manager; head of a division or business segment; and similar positions).
(b) The offeror [ ] has [ ] does not have current active Federal contracts and grants with total value greater than $10,000,000.
(c) If the offeror checked "has" in paragraph (b) of this provision, the offeror represents, by submission of this offer, that the information it has entered in the Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS) is current, accurate, and complete as of the date of submission of this offer with regard to the following information:
(1) Whether the offeror, and/or any of its principals, has or has not, within the last five years, in connection with the award to or performance by the offeror of a Federal contract or grant, been the subject of a proceeding, at the Federal or State level that resulted in any of the following dispositions:
(i) In a criminal proceeding, a conviction.
(ii) In a civil proceeding, a finding of fault and liability that results in the payment of a monetary fine, penalty, reimbursement, restitution, or damages of $5,000 or more.
(iii) In an administrative proceeding, a finding of fault and liability that results in—
(A) The payment of a monetary fine or penalty of $5,000 or more; or
(B) The payment of a reimbursement, restitution, or damages in excess of $100,000.
(iv) In a criminal, civil, or administrative proceeding, a disposition of the matter by consent or compromise with an acknowledgment of fault by the Contractor if the proceeding could have led to any of the outcomes specified in paragraphs (c)(1)(i), (c)(1)(ii), or (c)(1)(iii) of this provision.
(2) If the offeror has been involved in the last five years in any of the occurrences listed in (c)(1) of this provision, whether the offeror has provided the requested information with regard to each occurrence.
(d) The offeror shall post the information in paragraphs (c)(1)(i) through (c)(1)(iv) of this provision in FAPIIS as required through maintaining an active registration in the System for Award Management, which can be accessed via https://www.sam.gov (see 52.204-7).
(End of Provision) C.4 52.209-11 REPRESENTATION BY CORPORATIONS REGARDING DELINQUENT TAX LIABILITY OR A FELONY CONVICTION UNDER ANY FEDERAL LAW (FEB 2016)
(a) As required by sections 744 and 745 of Division E of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235), and similar provisions, if contained in subsequent appropriations acts, the Government will not enter into a contract with any corporation that—
(1) Has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability, where the awarding agency is aware of the unpaid tax liability, unless an agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that suspension or debarment is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government; or
(2) Was convicted of a felony criminal violation under any Federal law within the preceding 24 months, where the awarding agency is aware of the conviction, unless an agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that this action is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government.
(b) The Offeror represents that—
(1) It is [ ] is not [ ] a corporation that has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability; and
(2) It is [ ] is not [ ] a corporation that was convicted of a felony criminal violation under a Federal law within the preceding 24 months.
(End of Provision)
C.5 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)
The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 30 days.
(End of Clause)
C.6 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000)
(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 30 days; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 60 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.
(b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause.
(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed five (5) years.
(End of Clause)
C.7 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. 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, 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.
(End of Clause) C.8 VAAR 852.219-73 VA NOTICE OF TOTAL SET-ASIDE FOR CERTIFIED SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES (JAN 2023) (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 802.201, 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 certified for ownership and control pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127, 13 CFR 128, and is listed as certified in the SBA certification database at https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/; and
(v) The business agrees to comply with VAAR subpart 819.70 and Small Business Administration (SBA) regulations regarding small business size, government contracting, and the Veteran Small Business Certification Program at 13 CFR parts 121, 125, and 128.
(2) The term ‘‘Service-disabled Veteran’’ means a Veteran, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(2), with a disability that is service-connected, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(16).
(3) The term ‘‘small business concern’’ has the meaning given that term under section 3 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632).
(4) The term ‘‘small business concern owned and controlled by Veterans with service-connected disabilities’’ has the meaning given the term ‘‘small business concern owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans’’ under section 3(q)(2) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632(q)(2)).
(5) The term “SDVOSB participant” or certified SDVOSB means a small business that has been certified in the SBA Veteran Small Business Certification Program and listed in the SBA certification database (see 13 CFR 128.102).
(b) General. In order for a concern to submit an offer and be eligible for the award of an SDVOSB set-aside or sole source contract, the concern must qualify as a small business concern under the size standard corresponding to the NAICS code assigned to the contract and be listed as an SDVOSB participant in the SBA certification database as set forth in 13 CFR 128.
(1) Offers received from entities that are not certified SDVOSBs and listed in the SBA certification database at the time of offer shall not be considered.
(2) Any award resulting from this solicitation shall be made to a certified SDVOSB listed in the SBA certification database who is eligible at the time of submission of offer(s) and at the time…
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