S02 RFQ 36C26023Q0609 Network Cabling Spokane 12Jul23.pdf

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SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

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

668-23-4-5057-0038

36C26023Q0609 06-22-2023

Danielle Carrico 208-422-1000 x7420 07-24-2023 10:00am MDT

36C260 NCO 20 Network Contracting Office

ATTN: V4CONT

1601 E. Fourth Plain Blvd Bldg.17, Suite B428 Vancouver WA 98661

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238210

$19 Million

NET 30

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Department of Veterans Affairs Mann-Grandstaff VAMC

4815 North Assembly Street Spokane WA 99205

36C260

NCO 20 Network Contracting Office

ATTN: V4CONT

1601 E. Fourth Plain Blvd Bldg.17, Suite B428 Vancouver WA 98661

Department of Veterans Affairs

FMS-VA-2(101)

Financial Services Center PO Box 149971 Austin TX 78714-9971

See CONTINUATION Page

Network Cabling Services for the Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center and outlying Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) and Vet Centers. See PWS.

Period of Performance:

Base: 1 Sep 2023 - 31 Aug 2024 Option Year 1: 1 Sep 2024 - 31 Aug 2025 Option Year 2: 1 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 2026

ATTN VENDORS: Reference E.2 for quote submission requirements and questions details, as well as E.11 for quote evaluation criteria. Review 52.216-31 Time-and- Material/Labor-Hour Proposal Requirements - Commercial Acquisition (Nov 2021) for additional pricing instructions.

Vendors must submit certification under VAAR 852.219-75 with their quote.

See CONTINUATION Page

668-3630162-5057-855100-2580 010055590

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36C26023Q0609

Table of Contents

SECTION A

A.1 SF 1449 SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS

AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

B.3 PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

C.1 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS

AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (DEC 2022) ALTERNATE I (NOV 2021)

C.2 ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—

COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

C.3 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

C.4 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)

C.5 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000) ...29

C.6 SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

C.7 VAAR 852.201-70 CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (DEC 2022)

C.8 VAAR 852.203-70 COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING (MAY 2018)

C.9 VAAR 852.204-70 PERSONAL IDENTITY VERIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR

PERSONNEL (MAY 2020)

C.10 VAAR 852.212-71 GRAY MARKET AND COUNTERFEIT ITEMS (FEB 2023) ...31

C.11 VAAR 852.219-73 VA NOTICE OF TOTAL SET-ASIDE FOR CERTIFIED

SERVICE- DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES (JAN 2023)

(DEVIATION)

C.12 VAAR 852.219-75 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION (JAN 2023)

(DEVIATION)

C.13 VAAR 852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS

(NOV 2018)

C.14 VAAR 852.239-70 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS FOR INFORMATION

TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES (FEB 2023)

C.15 VAAR 852.239-73 INFORMATION SYSTEM HOSTING, OPERATION,

MAINTENANCE, OR USE (FEB 2023)

C.16 VAAR 852.239-74 SECURITY CONTROLS COMPLIANCE TESTING (FEB 2023)

C.17 VAAR 852.239-76 INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

ACCESSIBILITY (FEB 2023)

C.18 VAAR 852.242-71 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER (OCT 2020) ..44

C.19 VAAR 852.246-71 REJECTED GOODS (OCT 2018)

C.20 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT

STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (MAR 2023)

SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS

D.1 WAGE DETERMINATION – CHELAN CO

D.2 WAGE DETERMINATION – SPOKANE CO

D.3 WAGE DETERMINATION – KOOTENAI CO

SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

E.1 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (MAR 2023)

E.2 ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-1. ADDITIONAL QUOTE PREPARATION

INSTRUCTIONS AND QUESTIONS

E.3 ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL

PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

E.4 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB

1998)

E.5 52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS

AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)

E.6 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

E.7 52.216-31 TIME-AND-MATERIALS/LABOR-HOUR PROPOSAL

REQUIREMENTS—COMMERCIAL ACQUISITION (NOV 2021)

E.8 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

E.9 VAAR 852.233-70 PROTEST CONTENT/ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION

(OCT 2018)

E.10 VAAR 852.233-71 ALTERNATE PROTEST PROCEDURE (OCT 2018)

E.11 52.212-2 EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL

SERVICES (NOV 2021)

E.12 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS—

COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (DEC 2022)

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: TBD

b. GOVERNMENT: Contracting Officer 36C260 NCO 20 Network Contracting Office

ATTN: V4CONT

1601 E. Fourth Plain Blvd Bldg.17, Suite B428 Vancouver WA 98661

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] Monthly. Materials shall be invoiced at cost to the contractor. With each invoice, contractor is required to attach documents supporting all costs.

Contractor is required to submit all timesheets or payroll to support each hour invoiced.

Contractor shall submit paid invoices to support materials on each invoice.

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.tungsten-network.com/

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

AMENDMENT NO DATE

B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

ITEM

NUMBER

DESCRIPTION OF

SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

800.00 HR __________________ __________________

Normal business hour rate for Network Cabling work orders. Normal business hours are established and understood as 8:00am-5:00pm, Monday – Friday, except weekends and Federal Holidays. See

PWS.

Contractor exceeds ceiling price at their own risk.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 09-01-2023 POP End: 08-31-2024 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238210 - Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: N061 - Installation of Equipment - Electric Wire and Power Distribution Equipment

100.00 HR __________________ __________________

After hours rate for Network Cabling work orders. After business hours are established and understood as 5:00pm-8:00am, Monday- Friday, except weekends and Federal Holidays. See PWS.

Contractor exceeds ceiling price at their own risk.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 09-01-2023 POP End: 08-31-2024 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238210 - Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors

Weekend/holiday rate for Network Cabling work orders. Weekend hours are established and understood as any hour worked Saturday and/or Sunday. Federal holiday hours are established and understood per legal holidays outlined in PWS.

Contractor exceeds ceiling price at their own risk.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 09-01-2023 POP End: 08-31-2024 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238210 - Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors

1.00 JB ____$25,000_______ ___$25,000_______

Materials for cabling. These materials are coordinated/requested at the time of work order. Most materials will be provided by the Govt.

See PWS.

Contractor exceeds ceiling price at their own risk.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 09-01-2023 POP End: 08-31-2024 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238210 - Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors business hours are established and understood as 8:00am-5:00pm, Monday – Friday, except weekends and Federal Holidays. See

PWS.

Contractor exceeds ceiling price at their own risk.

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 09-01-2024 POP End: 08-31-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238210 - Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors hours are established and understood as 5:00pm-8:00am, Monday- Friday, except weekends and Federal Holidays. See PWS.

Contractor exceeds ceiling price at their own risk.

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 09-01-2024 POP End: 08-31-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238210 - Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors hours are established and understood as any hour worked Saturday and/or Sunday. Federal holiday hours are established and understood per legal holidays outlined in PWS.

Contractor exceeds ceiling price at their own risk.

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 09-01-2024 POP End: 08-31-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238210 - Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors the time of work order. Most materials will be provided by the Govt.

See PWS.

Contractor exceeds ceiling price at their own risk.

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 09-01-2024 POP End: 08-31-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238210 - Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors business hours are established and understood as 8:00am-5:00pm, Monday – Friday, except weekends and Federal Holidays. See

PWS.

Contractor exceeds ceiling price at their own risk.

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 09-01-2025 POP End: 08-31-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238210 - Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors hours are established and understood as 5:00pm-8:00am, Monday- Friday, except weekends and Federal Holidays. See PWS.

Contractor exceeds ceiling price at their own risk.

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 09-01-2025 POP End: 08-31-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238210 - Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors hours are established and understood as any hour worked Saturday and/or Sunday. Federal holiday hours are established and understood per legal holidays outlined in PWS.

Contractor exceeds ceiling price at their own risk.

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 09-01-2025 POP End: 08-31-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238210 - Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors the time of work order. Most materials will be provided by the Govt.

See PWS.

Contractor exceeds ceiling price at their own risk.

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 09-01-2025 POP End: 08-31-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238210 - Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors

GRAND TOTAL __________________

Base Period Value $

Option Period One (1) Value $

Option Period Two (2) Value $

Contract Value Total* $

*The number of hours and materials are an estimate only for price evaluation and budgetary forecasting. It is not a guarantee from the Government.

B.3 PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

1. Title: Network Cabling Services

2. Scope: The technical service provided under this contract supports programs and hospital customers. The scope of this contract is for supporting the Mann-Grandstaff VAMC (MGVAMC) electronics & electrical shops, as well as outlying CBOCs and Vet Centers – see below “Support Locations.” The provisioning of cable, wiring, and technical support 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, 365 days per year.

Services rendered under this contract shall include labor and materials (as requested and coordinated in advance) to support daily telecommunications operations, SCADA operation, Security camera installation, Wi-Fi access points installation and electrical metering. This also includes work order demands, unplanned and planned office moves/projects.

3. General Description of Work: (Performance Requirement 1.) Cabling tasks may include:

3.1 Standard copper horizontal cable installations include CAT6 4 pair cabling

3.2 Pull and terminate Cat #6 data cabling to 568B Standard. These cables will be pulled, terminated, and tested.

3.3 Install, move, add, change, and troubleshoot telephones and repair of inside wiring and telephones are required. The wiring consists of riser cables, Category 6,6E and 6A UTP, single and multi-mode fiber optic cable, racks, patch panels, and grounds as described in the On-Premises Wiring and Telephones section of the PWS.

3.4 Pull and terminate 50-micron fiber optic cabling with LC fiber connectors.

These cables will be pulled, terminated, and tested.

3.5 Work on Audio visual equipment not limited to Smart Boards, Projectors, TV’s and Patient TV’s. Cable Television (CATV) and Close Circuit Television (CCTV) cabling.

3.6 Work on Fax Lines including, but not limited to, troubleshooting, VOIP and analog cross connections using 66, 110, and krone cross connectors

3.7 Troubleshoot and repair medication carts internal cabling as needed.

3.8 Grounding and bonding

3.9 Satellite Cabling. These cables will be pulled from site designated rack location in communications server room via conduit to closet in annex.

Perform all cable terminations and testing.

3.10 Be able to work various locations doing data and electrical – see below.

3.11 Troubleshoot and install PA systems as well as any ancillary parts/fixtures conducive to proper operation of the equipment.

3.12 Cable tray cable support devices and systems

3.13 Racks and cabinets for new hardware

3.14 Power requirements – dedicated circuits Installation of Electrical Outlets to current medically approved standards.

3.15 Conduit, place conduit of various sizes IAW with NEC code.

4. Work Order Procedures:

4.1 Work Orders will be issued by COR or POC on a need by basis. COR or POC will communicate the urgency of Work Order. All “emergency” Work Orders as determined by the COR or POC shall follow the response time designated in 5. Hours of Operation. COR or POC will provide the location, scope of work, GFE/GFI information as applicable and/or pertinent information as necessary in order for the contractor to complete the Work Order. The Government estimates mostly GFE provided materials to be provided; however, contractor provided materials may be needed on occasion. If contractor provided materials are required, COR or POC will request as part of the Work Order. See 12. Government Furnished Equipment section for information and procedures concerning GFE provided materials.

4.2 The Government will reimburse the Contractor for up to four (4) hours of travel time per individual per day at the designated labor rate (normal, after business, weekend), provided the contractor provides documentation of location, date and time of both departure and arrival, as well as mileage.

Travel reimbursement is for labor hours conducted during travel, no other costs are allowed.

4.3 Contractor is responsible for tracking and certifying all labor hours are true and correct at submission. The certifier must be an individual within the Company authorized to do so.

4.4 Once work is complete, the Contractor shall submit documentation to the COR or POC that shows a complete breakdown of work performed per Work Order Documentation (Deliverable 1). Documentation shall include the following information in a standardized format: work order name and/or #, location, day and time of hours worked, number of hours worked, type of labor (normal, after business, weekend), identified travel time with documentation, and any contractor provided material as applicable. All material pricing must be supported with separate receipt copies. Material may include any applicable taxes, shipping, setup fees, etc. but these must be itemized on the receipt. No material markup may be used.

VA accepts delays due to Washington state permitting requirements per WAC 296-46B-900. Contractor shall diligently pursue permitting to not delay approval.

4.5 Government has the right to reject any incomplete, inaccurate and lump sum labor and material pricing breakdowns submitted as part of Work Order Documentation. Government has the right to audit Contractor’s submission for inaccuracies and request corrections. Contractor shall provide any necessary corrections within 10 business days and resubmit to the COR or POC. Government may use observation, CCTVs, visitor log-in/out records, etc. to verify labor hours records are true and correct. In the event of lack of consensus on Work Order Documentation that cannot be resolved between COR or POC and Contractor, the Contracting Officer shall review all documentation and make final decision.

4.6 Contractor may not exceed the ceiling price as identified on each line item except at their own risk.

5. Hours of Operations: The contractor will be required to work weekends, holidays and extended hours to support scheduled and unscheduled projects such as cutovers, circuit maintenance, equipment upgrades, and emergency cable and equipment repairs. The contractor shall be on-call to respond to emergencies after normal business hours within four (4) hours or less of a call by VAMC Spokane for unscheduled or emergency onsite service (Performance Requirement 2.).

5.1 The Contractor acknowledges that failure to respond to an emergency call could affect patient care and hospital operations.

5.2 Normal business hours are established and understood as 8:00am-5:00pm, Monday – Friday, except weekends and Federal Holidays. See line item “Normal business hour rate for Network Cabling work orders.”

5.3 After business hours are established and understood as 5:00pm-8:00am, Monday-Friday, except weekends and Federal Holidays. See line item “After hours rate for Network Cabling work orders.”

5.4 Weekend hours are established and understood as any hour worked Saturday and/or Sunday. Federal holiday hours are established and understood per legal holidays defined below. See line item “Weekend/holiday rate for Network Cabling work orders.” Legal holidays are as follows:

New Year’s Day January 1st*

Martin Luther King’s Birthday Third Monday in January

Presidents’ Day Third Monday in February

Memorial Day Last Monday in May

Juneteenth Third Monday in June

Independence Day July 4th*

Labor Day First Monday in September

Exception: 6-8 emergency response to Wenatchee only is acceptable to the VA.

Columbus Day Second Monday in October

Veterans’ Day November 11th*

Thanksgiving Day Fourth Thursday in November

Christmas Day December 25th*

*If the date falls on a Saturday, the Government holiday is the preceding Friday. If the date falls on a Sunday, the Government holiday is the following Monday.

In addition to the days designated as holidays, the Government observes the following days:

Any other day designated by Federal Statute

Any other day designated by Executive Order

Any other day designated by the President’s Proclamation

6. Support Locations:

6.1 Mann-Grandstaff VAMC, 4815 N Assembly Street, Spokane WA 99205

6.2 Wenatchee CBOC, 2530 Chester-Kimm Road, Wenatchee WA 98801

6.3 Spokane Homeless Vet Center, 504 E. Second Ave, Spokane WA 99202

6.4 Spokane Vet Center, 13109 E. Mirabeau Parkway, Spokane Valley WA 99216

6.5 Coeur d ‘Alene CBOC, 915 E. Emma Avenue, Coeur d ‘Alene ID 83814

7. Local Codes, Licensing, and Permit Requirements: The contractor agrees to abide by all laws, codes, rules, and regulations set forth regarding the equipment by municipal or State authorities having jurisdiction in effect on the date of this task order. The contractor shall be responsible for obtaining all local licenses and permits.

8. Security Requirements: All contractor employees will require unescorted access to facility and key access throughout the facility including highly secured areas such as server rooms. All documentation (i.e., DD 254) required for security certification will be the responsibility of the offeror and the client organization.

In addition, it will be the responsibility of the contracted employee to maintain approved clearance and a background check (SAC adjudication). Have ACL access to IT Spaces.

All contractor employees are subject to the same level of investigation as VA employees who have access to VA sensitive information or access to VA facilities. The background investigation may include, but is not limited to, the following requirements: 1) Completed documentation 2) Fingerprints 3) Completion of OPM’s e-QIP Questionnaire. The Contractor is required to fulfill all the security requirements. The Contractor, upon completion of fingerprinting, and an initial suitability determination, may be authorized tentative access to start the performance period of the contract, but only on condition of completion of all security requirements. This requirement is applicable to all subcontractor personnel requiring the same access. The contractor shall bear the expense of obtaining background investigations. If the investigation is conducted by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) through the VA, the contractor shall reimburse the VA within 30 days.

9. Personnel Requirements: The contractor has ultimate responsibility for managing the order, for achieving the expected performance results, and for determining the appropriate staffing in support of its technical approach. Additionally, the contractor shall provide:

9.1 Experienced and certified personnel to perform the required services. The Government and the offeror understand and agree that the services to be delivered are non-personal.

9.2 All offeror employees must be fluent in spoken and written English.

9.3 The Contracting Officer may require the offeror to remove from the job site any offeror employee who is identified as a potential threat to the health, safety, security, general well-being or operational mission of the installation and its population. In cases other than one of immediate need a written request stating the reasons for the removal should be provided 24 hours in advance to the offeror by the proper authorities.

9.4 The contractor-supplied personnel are employees of the contractor and under the administrative control and supervision of the contractor. The contractor, through its personnel, shall perform the tasks prescribed herein. The contractor must select, supervise, and exercise control and direction over its employees (including subcontractors) under this contract.

9.5 Changes or modifications to the PWS can only be made by the Government Contracting Officer.

10. Proposed Personnel: The contractor shall have required knowledge and experience to perform the work described under this contract, and if applicable, any additional qualifications described in Section 11 - Special Qualifications and Certifications.

10.1 The contractor shall provide qualified professionals with strong technical cable and wiring backgrounds and experience in performing large, complex cable and wiring installations (Performance Requirement 3.).

10.2 The contractor shall ensure all electrical work is conducted by a journeyman electrician. The offeror shall ensure that its employees have all required professional certifications and licenses (current and valid) for each applicable task and labor type category before commencement of work. Journeymen Electrician(s) must be licensed in Washington State and/or Idaho. Journeymen Electrician(s) must have the applicable license of state they are providing service.

10.3 The contractor shall identify, by name, the proposed key management and technical personnel who will work under this contract, such as the Project Manager (Deliverable 2).

11. Special Qualifications and Certifications: Contractor shall meet facilities access control list (ACL) requirements to ensure access into server rooms and communication closet and has a security attribute that identifies its access control list. The list has an entry for each system user with access privileges. The contractor shall furnish a Licensed Journeyman Electrician within 10 days after award (Deliverable 3). The Offeror must supply a confident Fiber worker as determined by the COR an/or program manager. The offeror must supply a confident Cisco switch programmer as determined by the COR and/or program manager.

12. Government-Furnished Equipment (GFE): All personnel shall have required tools and test equipment. Government will not provide tools and test equipment. Government will provide cabling, wiring, etc. materials as required to complete Work Orders. In the event contractor provided materials are required, the COR or POC will coordinate this via the Work Order request.

13. Government Furnished Information (GFI): Site floor plans, specifications, and references will be provided by the COR. Site drawings, cable run sheets and complete technical documentation generated by the offeror, as well as documentation that was provided to the offeror by the COR or POC.

14. Reporting (Performance Requirement 4.) Contractor shall provide a current monthly report (Deliverable 4) to COR or POC monthly, due on the 1st business day of every month. The report shall include the following:

1. Closed Work Orders from month prior. Provide location and date closed.

2. Current Open Work Orders with location, status and estimated completion date.

3. Re-opened Work Orders as applicable. Provide location, status and completion date.

4. Updates in personnel, program manager POCs, etc.

15. Deliverables

Number Name Frequency Receipt 1 Work Order

Documentation/Receipts Before or at the time of invoicing

COR / POC

2 Key Management and Technical Personnel

10 days after award / 10 days after change of personnel

COR / Contracting Officer

3 Licensed Journeyman Electrician

10 days after award / 10 days after change of personnel

COR / Contracting Officer

4 Monthly Report 1st business day of every month

COR / POC

16. Performance Requirement Summary

Number PWS Section Requirement AQL Incentive / Remedy

1. 3. General Description of Work

Cabling tasks (3.1- 3.15)

98% of work order requests are received, tracked, responded to and completed correctly.

Positive CPARS.

Contractor conducts remedial training for technicians and/or project managers.

Govt. may ask for removal of technicians.

2. 5. Hours of Operations

The contractor shall be on-call to respond to emergencies after normal business hours within four

(4) hours or less of a call by VAMC Spokane for unscheduled or emergency onsite service.

90% of emergency responses were within the four hours during the month.

Positive CPARS.

Contractor conducts remedial training for technicians and/or identifies and corrects issues resulting in tardy response times.

Govt. may ask for removal of technicians.

3. 10. Personnel Requirements

10.1 The

contractor shall provide qualified professionals with strong technical cable and wiring backgrounds and experience in performing large, complex cable and wiring installations.

No more than 3 verified complaints of quality of work performed by a specific technician.

Positive CPARS.

Contractor conducts remedial training for technicians. Govt.

may ask for removal of technicians.

4.

14. Reporting Contractor shall provide a current monthly report (Deliverable 4) to COR or POC monthly, due on the 1st business day of every month. The report shall include the following

1. Closed Work

95% of reports accurately depict current status and submitted on time as required.

Positive CPARS.

Contractor takes immediate action to provide current status and submit on time. In the event of continued issues, Contractor increases monthly report to bi-monthly reporting at no

Orders from month prior. Provide location and date closed.

2. Current Open Work Orders with location, status and estimated completion date.

3. Re-opened Work Orders as applicable. Provide location, status and completion date.

4. Updates in personnel, program manager POCs, etc.

additional cost to the Government.

Note: Govt. may input negative comments into CPARS for non-performance and/or instances of not conforming to the PWS.

Govt. does not pay for services not received.

* : Exception is response time to Wenatchee. Contrator must meet 6-8 hour emergency response to Wenatchee.

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

C.1 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL

PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (DEC 2022) ALTERNATE I (NOV

2021)

(a) Inspection/Acceptance.

(1) The Government has the right to inspect and test all materials furnished and services performed under this contract, to the extent practicable at all places and times, including the period of performance, and in any event before acceptance. The Government may also inspect the plant or plants of the Contractor or any subcontractor engaged in contract performance. The Government will perform inspections and tests in a manner that will not unduly delay the work.

(2) If the Government performs inspection or tests on the premises of the Contractor or a subcontractor, the Contractor shall furnish and shall require subcontractors to furnish all reasonable facilities and assistance for the safe and convenient performance of these duties.

(3) Unless otherwise specified in the contract, the Government will accept or reject services and materials at the place of delivery as promptly as practicable after delivery, and they will be presumed accepted 60 days after the date of delivery, unless accepted earlier.

(4) At any time during contract performance, but not later than 6 months (or such other time as may be specified in the contract) after acceptance of the services or materials last delivered under this contract, the Government may require the Contractor to replace or correct services or materials that at time of delivery failed to meet contract requirements. Except as otherwise specified in paragraph (a)(6) of this clause, the cost of replacement or correction shall be determined under paragraph (i) of this clause, but the "hourly rate" for labor hours incurred in the replacement or correction shall be reduced to exclude that portion of the rate attributable to profit. Unless otherwise specified below, the portion of the "hourly rate" attributable to profit shall be 10 percent. The Contractor shall not tender for acceptance materials and services required to be replaced or corrected without disclosing the former requirement for replacement or correction, and, when required, shall disclose the corrective action taken. [Insert portion of labor rate attributable to profit.]

(5)(i) If the Contractor fails to proceed with reasonable promptness to perform required replacement or correction, and if the replacement or correction can be performed within the ceiling price (or the ceiling price as increased by the Government), the Government may—

(A) By contract or otherwise, perform the replacement or correction, charge to the Contractor any increased cost, or deduct such increased cost from any amounts paid or due under this contract; or

(B) Terminate this contract for cause.

(ii) Failure to agree to the amount of increased cost to be charged to the Contractor shall be a dispute under the Disputes clause of the contract.

(6) Notwithstanding paragraphs (a)(4) and (5) above, the Government may at any time require the Contractor to remedy by correction or replacement, without cost to the Government, any failure by the Contractor to comply with the requirements of this contract, if the failure is due to—

(i) Fraud, lack of good faith, or willful misconduct on the part of the Contractor's managerial personnel; or

(ii) The conduct of one or more of the Contractor's employees selected or retained by the Contractor after any of the Contractor's managerial personnel has reasonable grounds to believe that the employee is habitually careless or unqualified.

(7) This clause applies in the same manner and to the same extent to corrected or replacement materials or services as to materials and services originally delivered under this contract.

(8) The Contractor has no obligation or liability under this contract to correct or replace materials and services that at time of delivery do not meet contract requirements, except as provided in this clause or as may be otherwise specified in the contract.

(9) Unless otherwise specified in the contract, the Contractor's obligation to correct or replace Government-furnished property shall be governed by the clause pertaining to Government property.

(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.

(1) The clause at FAR 52.202-1, Definitions, is incorporated herein by reference. As used in this clause—

(i) Direct materials means those materials that enter directly into the end product, or that are used or consumed directly in connection with the furnishing of the end product or service.

(ii) Hourly rate means the rate(s) prescribed in the contract for payment for labor that meets the labor category qualifications of a labor category specified in the contract that are—

(A) Performed by the contractor;

(B) Performed by the subcontractors; or

(C) Transferred between divisions, subsidiaries, or affiliates of the contractor under a common control.

(iii) Materials means—

(A) Direct materials, including supplies transferred between divisions, subsidiaries, or affiliates of the contractor under a common control;

(B) Subcontracts for supplies and incidental services for which there is not a labor category specified in the contract;

(C) Other direct costs (e.g., incidental services for which there is not a labor category specified in the contract, travel, computer usage charges, etc.);

(D) The following subcontracts for services which are specifically excluded from the hourly rate: [Insert any subcontracts for services to be excluded from the hourly rates prescribed in the schedule.]; and

(E) Indirect costs specifically provided for in this clause.

(iv) Subcontract means any contract, as defined in FAR Subpart 2.1, entered into with a subcontractor to furnish supplies or services for performance of the prime contract or a subcontract including transfers between divisions, subsidiaries, or affiliates of a contractor or subcontractor. It includes, but is not limited to, purchase orders, and changes and modifications to purchase orders.

(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) Payments.

(1) Work performed. The Government will pay the Contractor as follows upon the submission of commercial invoices approved by the Contracting Officer:

(i) Hourly rate.

(A) The amounts shall be computed by multiplying the appropriate hourly rates prescribed in the contract by the number of direct labor hours performed. Fractional parts of an hour shall be payable on a prorated basis.

(B) The rates shall be paid for all labor performed on the contract that meets the labor qualifications specified in the contract. Labor hours incurred to perform tasks for which labor qualifications were specified in the contract will not be paid to the extent the work is performed by individuals that do not meet the qualifications specified in the contract, unless specifically authorized by the Contracting Officer.

(C) Invoices may be submitted once each month (or at more frequent intervals, if approved by the Contracting Officer) to the Contracting Officer or the authorized representative.

(D) When requested by the Contracting Officer or the authorized representative, the Contractor shall substantiate invoices (including any subcontractor hours reimbursed at the hourly rate in the schedule) by evidence of actual payment, individual daily job timecards, records that verify the employees meet the qualifications for the labor categories specified in the contract, or other substantiation specified in the contract.

(E) Unless the Schedule prescribes otherwise, the hourly rates in the Schedule shall not be varied by virtue of the Contractor having performed work on an overtime basis.

(1) If no overtime rates are provided in the Schedule and the Contracting Officer approves overtime work in advance, overtime rates shall be negotiated.

(2) Failure to agree upon these overtime rates shall be treated as a dispute under the Disputes clause of this contract.

(3) If the Schedule provides rates for overtime, the premium portion of those rates will be reimbursable only to the extent the overtime is approved by the Contracting Officer.

(ii) Materials.

(A) If the Contractor furnishes materials that meet the definition of a commercial product at FAR 2.101, the price to be paid for such materials shall not exceed the Contractor’s established catalog or market price, adjusted to reflect the—

(1) Quantities being acquired; and

(2) Any modifications necessary because of contract requirements.

(B) Except as provided for in paragraph (i)(1)(ii)(A) and (D)(2) of this clause, the Government will reimburse the Contractor the actual cost of materials (less any rebates, refunds, or discounts received by the contractor that are identifiable to the contract) provided the Contractor—

(1) Has made payments for materials in accordance with the terms and conditions of the agreement or invoice; or

(2) Makes these payments within 30 days of the submission of the Contractor's payment request to the Government and such payment is in accordance with the terms and conditions of the agreement or invoice.

(C) To the extent able, the Contractor shall—

(1) Obtain materials at the most advantageous prices available with due regard to securing prompt delivery of satisfactory materials; and

(2) Give credit to the Government for cash and trade discounts, rebates, scrap, commissions, and other amounts that are identifiable to the contract.

(D) Other Costs. Unless listed below, other direct and indirect costs will not be reimbursed.

(1) Other Direct Costs. The Government will reimburse the Contractor on the basis of actual cost for the following, provided such costs comply with the requirements in paragraph (i)(1)(ii)(B) of this clause:

None. Travel reimbursement is for labor hours conducted during travel, no other costs are allowed. See PWS.

(2) Indirect Costs (Material Handling, Subcontract Administration, etc.). The Government will reimburse the Contractor for indirect costs on a pro-rata basis over the period of contract performance at the following fixed price:

None

(2) Total cost. It is estimated that the total cost to the Government for the performance of this contract shall not exceed the ceiling price set forth in the Schedule and the Contractor agrees to use its best efforts to perform the work specified in the Schedule and all obligations under this contract within such ceiling price. If at any time the Contractor has reason to believe that the hourly rate payments and material costs that will accrue in performing this contract in the next succeeding 30 days, if added to all other payments and costs previously accrued, will exceed 85 percent of the ceiling price in the Schedule, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer giving a revised estimate of the total price to the Government for performing this contract with supporting reasons and documentation. If at any time during the performance of this contract, the Contractor has reason to believe that the total price to the Government for performing this contract will be substantially greater or less than the then stated ceiling price, the Contractor shall so notify the Contracting Officer, giving a revised estimate of the total price for performing this contract, with supporting reasons and documentation. If at any time during performance of this contract, the Government has reason to believe that the work to be required in performing this contract will be substantially greater or less than the stated ceiling price, the Contracting Officer will so advise the Contractor, giving the then revised estimate of the total amount of effort to be required under the contract.

(3) Ceiling price. The Government will not be obligated to pay the Contractor any amount in excess of the ceiling price in the Schedule, and the Contractor shall not be obligated to continue performance if to do so would exceed the ceiling price set forth in the Schedule, unless and until the Contracting Officer notifies the Contractor in writing that the ceiling price has been increased and specifies in the notice a revised ceiling that shall constitute the ceiling price for performance under this contract. When and to the extent that the ceiling price set forth in the Schedule has been increased, any hours expended and material costs incurred by the Contractor in excess of the ceiling price before the increase shall be allowable to the same extent as if the hours expended and material costs had been incurred after the increase in the ceiling price.

(4) Access to records. At any time before final payment under this contract, the Contracting Officer (or authorized representative) will have access to the following (access shall be limited to the listing below unless otherwise agreed to by the Contractor and the Contracting Officer):

(i) Records that verify that the employees whose time has been included in any invoice meet the qualifications for the labor categories specified in the contract;

(ii) For labor hours (including any subcontractor hours reimbursed at the hourly rate in the schedule), when timecards are required as substantiation for payment—

(A) The original timecards (paper-based or electronic);

(B) The Contractor's timekeeping procedures;

(C) Contractor records that show the distribution of labor between jobs or contracts; and

(D) Employees whose time has been included in any invoice for the purpose of verifying that these employees have worked the hours shown on the invoices.

(iii) For material and subcontract costs that are reimbursed on the basis of actual cost—

(A) Any invoices or subcontract agreements substantiating material costs; and

(B) Any documents supporting payment of those invoices.

(5) Overpayments/Underpayments. Each payment previously made shall be subject to reduction to the extent of amounts, on preceding invoices, that are found by the Contracting Officer not to have been properly payable and shall also be subject to reduction for overpayments or to increase for underpayments. The Contractor shall promptly pay any such reduction within 30 days unless the parties agree otherwise. The Government within 30 days will pay any such increases, unless the parties agree otherwise. The Contractor's payment will be made by check. If the Contractor becomes aware of a duplicate invoice payment or that the Government has otherwise overpaid on an 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)(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, and then at the rate applicable for each six month period as established 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 in a timely manner;

(B) The Contractor fails to liquidate a…