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36C26025Q0046

GENERAL INFORMATION

ATTN: V4CONT

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

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contract Specialist Derek Crockett Derek.Crockett@va.gov

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

VA Puget Sound Heath Care System

1600 S. Columbian Way

Seattle WA

COUNTRY

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

DESCRIPTION

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, Streamlined Procedures for Solicitation for commercial Items in accordance with FAR 12.603 Streamlined Solicitation for Commercial Products or Commercial Services Solicitation 36C26025Q0046 is issued as a request for Quotation. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as A SDVOSB set-aside, the associated NAICS code is 561210 and small business size $47 Million.

DESCRIPTION: The Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Puget Sound Health Care System in Seattle, WA has a requirement for a Contractor to provide Annual Restriping Services. This will be awarded through a firm fixed price contract.

TERMS: This requirement incorporates one or more clauses/provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. The full text of a clause or provision may be accessed at http:///www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html and http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/. Offerors are encouraged to, and responsible for, reviewing the full solicitation (attached) for detailed requirement description, applicable terms and conditions, provisions, submittal instructions to offerors, and evaluation procedures prior to submitting their offers. All Offerors must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM), www.sam.gov, at the time of submittal.

Questions: Any questions pertaining to this requirement must be emailed to derek.crockett@va.gov no later than 12:00 PST March 21, 2025, include Solicitation 36C26025Q0046 in the subject line of the email to ensure timely review and response. No questions will be accepted nor answered after this date and time. Response to questions will be posted as an amendment to the solicitation once the question period has expired. Offerors are responsible for monitoring Contracting Opportunities at www.sam.gov for any amendments to the solicitation as the government will not send notice of amendments. Representatives from potential Offerors or on behalf of potential Offerors shall not contact any VA Medical Center representative to discuss nor inquire about this solicitation. Telephonic questions will not be accepted.

DEADLINE: All offers/quotes must be submitted in a single email to derek.crockett@va.gov and received no later than 15:00PM Pacific Time, April 04, 2025, include Solicitation 36C26025Q0046 in the subject line of the email. Offerors are encouraged to, and responsible for, reviewing the full solicitation (attached) for detailed requirement description, applicable terms and conditions, provisions, submittal instructions to offerors, and evaluation procedures prior to submitting offers.

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice

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28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN _______________

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COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND

DATED ________________________________. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

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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

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Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

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INFORMATION CALL:

STANDARD FORM 1449

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

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

03-04-2025 Derek Crockett

(360) 816-2760 04-04-2025

12:00PM

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36C260 NCO 20 Network Contracting Office

ATTN: V4CONT

1601 E. Fourth Plain Blvd

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237310 $47 Million

NET 30

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36C663 Department of Veterans Affairs VA Puget Sound Health Care System

1660 S. Columbian Way Seattle WA 98108 36C260 NCO 20 Network Contracting Office

ATTN: V4CONT

1601 E. Fourth Plain Blvd

Department of Veterans Affairs

FMS-VA-2(101)

Financial Services Center PO Box 149971 Austin TX 78714-9971

See CONTINUATION Page Contractor shall provide all materials, equipment, labor, supplies and supervision to provide restriping services for the VA Puget Sound Health Care System IAW the SOW.

This is notice of a total SDVOSB set-aside. Offerors must be certified in the SBA database as an SDVOSB at the time of offer and award to be considered eligible for award.

See section E.8 Basis of Selection for submission requirements.

Period of performance: See price schedule and SOW.

Vendor Questions are due by 03/21/2025 at 12PM PST.

Questions and offers shall be submitted by email ONLY to;

Derek.Crockett@va.gov on or before 04/04/2025 at 15:00 PST.

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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 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:

3. INVOICES: Invoices shall be submitted in arrears:

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.

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

B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

Seattle Campus Annual Restriping Services.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 2025 POP End: 2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561210 - Facilities Support Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: Z1LZ - Maintenance of Parking Facilities

Seattle Campus Annual Restriping Services.

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 2026 POP End: 2027

American Lake Campus – Annual Restriping Services Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 2026 POP End: 2027

Seattle Campus Annual Restriping Services.

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 2027 POP End: 2028

American Lake Campus – Annual Restriping Services Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 2027 POP End: 2028

Seattle Campus Annual Restriping Services.

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 2028 POP End: 2029

American Lake Campus – Annual Restriping Services Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 2028 POP End: 2029

Seattle Campus Annual Restriping Services Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 2029 POP End: 2030

American Lake Campus – Annual Restriping Services Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 2029 POP End: 2030

B.3 STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

1. Contract Title.

The VA Puget Sound Health Care System - Seattle (SEA) campus and American Lake (AMLK) campus annual parking and road restriping services.

2. Background.

The VA Puget Sound Health Care System, to include the Seattle and American Lake Campuses require annual restriping services and maintenance for two entire campus locations. The first base year of this requirement is for the annual restriping services for the Seattle Campus only.

Annual parking lot restriping services for the American Lake Campus is required for option years 1 – 4. Annual restriping services for American Lake campus must occur on or before October 31, 2026, during option year-1 and on or before October 31st for option years 2 through 4.

Annual restriping services for Seattle campus must occur on or before October 31st, 2025, for the base year and October 31st for option years 1 though 4.

The contractor shall submit the phased management plan and a schedule of dates and times for review and approval by the VHA COR before any on-site services are performed.

Given the impact to daily operations, the contractor’s scheduled dates and times for this work will require significant work on evenings, weekends, or night to avoid impact to hospital operations, excluding federal holidays. The government will not pay the contractor additional costs for rescheduling that may be required to avoid disruptions to hospital operations or for work hours required to accomplish services outside of normal working at the VHA hospital campus hours of Monday – Friday 0700 to 1600.

Some road striping work, and preparation for road striping and painting may be completed during regular business hours Monday – Friday 0700 – 1600, with prior written COR approval.

One lane of traffic must be always maintained, and proper traffic control provided.

Parking lot closures, striping and preparations must occur during night and weekends.

The contractor shall submit the work schedule detailing the dates, hours, locations, and work to be performed to the VHA COR for written approval prior to commencing any on-site services.

Most of the parking lots are generally cleared by 1800 hours. Coordination with VHA COR and VHA Police is required to cone off the site for repainting and will need to be coordinated and approved by the VHA COR prior to commencement.

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3. General Scope.

A. The Contractor shall perform restriping services for the entire VA Puget Sound Healthcare System (VAPUG) – Seattle and American Lake campuses. All work shall be accomplished in strict compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Standards. All appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) shall be used in all instances. The Contractor is responsible for all preparation that is required to complete parking lot striping; therefore, the Contractor must provide all necessary equipment to complete this task, i.e., street sweepers, power brooms, striping machines, etc. Contractor shall provide all equipment, labor, materials, and supervision as necessary to paint pavement markings as described in this SOW.

B. The Contractor shall clean and restripe all parking lots, roads, crosswalks, parking garages, speed bumps, hash marks, bus stops, and other painted road markings for the Seattle and American Lake campuses.

C. The contractor must coordinate with the designated Contracting Officers Representative (COR) on shutting down parking lots for restriping and submit a project schedule for the annual onsite services at both campus locations for the review and approval by the VHA COR.

D. The contractor shall utilize a phased project approach during annual services to mitigate disruption to hospital operations. The contractor’s on-site services and project schedule may require after hours and weekend work hours to avoid disruption to hospital operations. The government will not pay additional costs, travel fees, or other associated costs to the contractor for revisions of the project schedule, rescheduling of dates for on-site services, weekend work, or after hours work that maybe required by the VHA COR and in performance for annual restriping services.

E. Provide the required street stripping; curb painting and parking lot marking on the facility per the Washington Department of Transportation requirements.

F. See Attachment A – Campus Estimates outline the estimated dimensions of each campus. Attachment – A are estimates only and the contractor shall provide annual restriping services for all painted parking lots, roads, crosswalks, parking garages, speed bumps, hash marks, bus stops, and other painted road markings for the entire Seattle and American Lake campuses at the Firm-Fixed Price in the Price/Cost Schedule regardless of inaccuracies of the estimates in Attachment A.

G. The contractor will be notified by the VHA COR in the event new roadways are construction or developed at the campus locations during the period of performance of this contract and require restriping services.

3.1 General Standards

The contractor shall ensure compliance with the following general standards and requirements during performance of this contract:

a. The Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS). Attachment B – Unified Facilities Guide Specifications.

b. The Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways issued by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). See Attachment C - UNIFIED FACILITIES GUIDE SPECIFICATIONS 11th ed.

c. VA General Standards SECTION 01 74 19 on CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT. See Attachment D -CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT.

d. VA General Standards SECTION 32 17 23, PAVEMENT MARKINGS

e. US Department of Transportation- Federal Specification TT-P- 1952D.

f. Federal Specification - TT-P-1952D.

g. Federal Specification - Retro-Reflective, TT-P-1952D, Paint, Traffic Black, and Airfield Marking, Waterborne.

h. Master Painters Institute (MPI): Approved Product List – 2010.

i. Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS) - 32 17 23 – 2024.

j. The Department of Justice (DOJ) 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design.

k. Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) regulations and guidelines on parking lot maintenance and standards.

l. Washington state regulations and guidelines on ADA Parking Stalls and maintenance standards.

m. Tacoma City and County Regulations on ADA Parking Lots and Stalls and parking lot maintenance standards.

n. Seattle City and County Regulations on ADA Parking Lots and Stalls, and parking maintenance standards.

o. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Standards.

4. Specific Tasks.

This work shall consist of furnishing and applying paint and reflective glass beads on pavement surfaces, in the form of traffic lanes, parking bays, areas restricted to handicapped persons, crosswalks, stop sign blocks, directional arrows, no parking areas (hash-mark blocks), Fire Zones, building access points and other detail pavement markings currently in place and in accordance with the details as shown or as prescribed by the VHA Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

All work to be performed annually. All painted markings, stalls, traffic lines, curbing, cross walks, handicap symbols are painted in accordance with the General Standards outlined in section 3.1 above.

Upon completion the contractor shall submit invoicing detailing of number of parking lots serviced by campus and location. The VHA COR will review and approve the invoice.

4.1 BASE YEAR REQUIREMENT

Annual restriping services can take place between July–October 31st annually during the base year and each option years.

The Base year requirement is for Seattle Campus location only. Option year one (1) through four (4) include annual restriping services for both Seattle and American Lake Campuses.

4.2 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS:

A. The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced.

B. The publications are referenced in the text by the basic designation only.

C. Federal Specifications (Fed. Spec.): TT-B-1325C, Beads (Glass Spheres);

D. Retro-Reflective, TT-P-1952D, Paint, Traffic Black, and Airfield Marking, Waterborne.

E. Master Painters Institute (MPI): Approved Product List – 2010

F. UFGS – 32 17 23 – 2024

PARKING LOTS/TOWER SEA CAMPUS

A. Parking tower B. Lot #B C. Lot #C D. Lot #D E. Lot #E F. Lot #F G. Lot #G

PARKING LOTS/TOWER AMLK CAMPUS

A. Lot #1 B. Lot #2 C. Lot #3 D. Lot #4 E. Lot #5 F. Lot #6 G. Lot #7 H. Lot #8 I. Lot #9 J. Lot #10 K. Lot #11 L. Lot #12

Roads Requiring Striping A. All the roads within the SEA campus (i.e., North Drive, South Drive, East Loop RD) B. All the roads within the AMLK campus (i.e., Engle Way, Curtis Drive, Chase Drive, Veterans Drive)

4.3 PRODUCTS:

A. Paint for marking pavement (parking lot and zone marking) shall conform to MPI No. 97, color as shown. Paint for obliterating existing markings shall conform to Fed. Spec. TT-P-1952D. Paint shall be in containers of at least 18 L (5 gallons). A certificate shall accompany each batch of paint stating compliance with the applicable publication.

B. Reflective Beads shall conform to Fed. Spec. TT-B-1325C, Type I, Gradation A. When used in regions of high humidity, coat beads with silicone or other suitable waterproofing material to assure free flow. Furnish the glass beads in containers suitable for handling and strong enough to prevent loss during shipment. A certificate shall accompany each batch of beads stating compliance with this section.

4.4 SURFACE PREPARATION:

A. Thoroughly clean all surfaces to be marked before application of paint. Remove dust, dirt, and other granular surface deposits by sweeping, blowing with compressed air, rinsing with water, or a combination of these methods. Completely remove rubber deposits, existing paint markings, and other coatings adhering to the pavement with scrapers, wire brushings, sandblasting, mechanical abrasion, or approved chemicals as directed by the VHA COR. The application of paint conforming to Fed. Spec. TT-P- 1952D is an option to removal of existing paint markings on asphalt pavement. Where applicable, apply the black paint in as many coats as necessary to completely obliterate the existing markings. Where oil or grease are present on old pavements to be marked, scrub affected areas with several applications of trisodium phosphate solution or other approved detergent or degreaser, and rinse thoroughly after each application. After cleaning, seal oil-soaked areas with cut shellac to prevent bleeding through the new paint. Pavement marking shall follow as closely as practicable after the surface has been cleaned and dried. The Contractor shall establish control points for marking and provide templates to control paint application by type and color at necessary intervals. The Contractor is responsible to preserve and apply marking in conformance with the established control points and General Standards outlined in section 3.1 in the Statement of Work.

B. During the cleaning, the contractor must ensure that pavement is not damaged.

4.5 APPLICATION:

A. Apply uniformly painted and reflective pavement marking of required color(s), length, and width with true, sharp edges and ends on properly cured, prepared, and dried surfaces in conformance with the details as shown and established control points. The length and width of lines shall conform within a tolerance of plus or minus 75 mm (3 inches) and plus or minus 3 mm (1/8 inch), respectively, in the case of skip markings. The length of intervals shall not exceed the line length tolerance. Temperature of the surface to be painted and the atmosphere shall be above 100°C (500°F) and less than 350C (950°F). Apply the paint at a wet film thickness of 0.4 mm (0.015 inch).

B. Disperse reflective glass beads evenly on the wet paint at a rate of 720 g/L (6 pounds per gallon) of paint. Apply paint in one coat. At the direction of the VHA COR, markings showing light spots may receive additional coats.

C. The maximum drying time requirements of the paint specifications will be strictly enforced, to prevent undue softening of asphalt, and pick-up, displacement or discoloration by tires of traffic.

D. If there is a deficiency in drying of the marking, discontinue paint operations until cause of the slow drying is determined and corrected. Remove and replace marking that is applied at less than minimum material rates; deviates from true alignment; exceeds stipulated length and width tolerances; or shows light spots, faulty distribution of beads, smears, or other deficiencies or irregularities.

E. Use carefully controlled sand blasting, approved grinding equipment, or other approved method to remove marking so that the surface to which the marking was applied will not be damaged. Glass beads to be applied to streets only.

F. No paint in gravel areas.

4.6 PROTECTION:

A. Conduct operations in such a manner that necessary traffic can move without hindrance, preferably in the evening hours and weekends.

B. Protect the newly painted markings so that, insofar as possible, the tires of passing vehicles will not pick up paint.

C. Place warning signs at the beginning of the wet line, and at points well in advance of the marking equipment for alerting approaching traffic from both directions.

D. Place small flags or other similarly effective small objects near freshly applied markings at frequent intervals to reduce crossing by traffic.

E. Efface and replace damaged portions of markings at no additional cost to the Government.

4.7 DETAIL PAVEMENT MARKING:

A. Use Detail Pavement Markings, exclusive of actual traffic lane marking, at exit and entrance islands and turnouts, on curbs, at crosswalks, at parking bays, and at such other locations as shown in the station diagram.

B. Add speed limit on the floor of the parking garage.

C. All the corner parking slots will be marked as “Compact Cars”.

D. Show the International Handicapped Symbol at indicated parking space already in place. Color shall be as Handicap blue. Apply paint for the symbol using a suitable template that will provide a pavement marking with true, sharp edges and ends.

E. Place detail pavement markings of the color(s), width(s) and length(s), and design pattern at the locations shown in the drawing or on the site.

4.8 FINAL CLEAN-UP:

A. Once the work is complete. remove all debris, rubbish, and excess material from the Station. Ensure any paint spilt is cleaned up.

C. Upon completion of all on-site services the contractor shall submit invoicing detailing of services provided by campus location. The contractor’s invoices shall include the breakdown of the total parking stalls, sign stencils, hashmarks, crosswalks, speed bumps, straight line restriping measurements, and a summary dimensions of all restriping services by location for each campus. For example, Seattle campus has parking tower and parking lots (B, C, D, E, F and G). The contractor shall provide the number of parking stalls serviced by type, location, and campus. The VHA COR will review and approve the contractors invoicing.

5. Performance Monitoring

The VHA COR shall inspect the contractor’s annual maintenance services and report any discrepancies to the contractor.

In the event discrepancies are identified by the VHA COR regarding the contractor's annual maintenance services performed on-site, the contractor shall be notified by the VHA COR in writing and will have 30 days to respond and correct any discrepancies on-site and at no additional costs to the government. The contractor will not be paid for additional on-site services and scheduling required to correct discrepancies and compliance requirements.

Final acceptance and inspection of the contractor’s work will be performed by the VHA COR. Written acceptance of the contractor’s work must be signed by both the VHA COR and the contractor.

6. Security Requirements

The Contractor will be monitored by VHA POC and escorted in and around areas as needed.

7. Government-Furnished Equipment (GFE)/Government-Furnished Information (GFI).

No GFE required, contractor supplies all tools, equipment and materials for completion.

As-Built Drawings: As-built drawings may be available in engineering and can be made available to the awarded contractor during normal business hours. As-built drawings may not be 100% accurate.

VAPUG personnel: The contractor shall coordinate and verify schedule and personnel, with the VHA COR. In the event of an operational emergency, assistance from a VA staff will be intermittent. Contractor must have skilled staffing and equipment to perform tasks without VA assistance.

General: Contractor shall field verify all measurements, material quantities, and site conditions prior to commencing work.

No assumptions of existing conditions shall be made by the contractor.

Provide cut sheets for all finish materials depicting actual texture samples when requested by the VHA COR and at no additional costs to the government.

Contractor shall provide electronic copies of each submittal with a separate transmittal sheet to each requirement. If applicable, submittals shall indicate the manufacturer’s full range of available colors, and from these, the VHA COR will request full size samples for final color selection.

Contractor shall coordinate with VHA COR for waste removal. All waste shall be removed at the end of each day. Contractor shall remove and dispose of waste in accordance with all VA spec section 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management.

Contractor shall bring only enough materials to the site for 1 day of work.

Contractor shall coordinate delivery, storage, and handling of all materials with the VHA COR to designated areas to minimize site storage time, impact to the hospital, and potential damage to stored materials. The VHA COR will approve and specify a lay down area if available.

The contractor will be response for the loss or damage of all the contractor’s owned equipment during performance of this contract and in the event of a lay down area or storage area is authorized by the VHA COR.

8. Risk Control

The Contractor must provide a phased management plan showing which sections of the campus that will be painted at which time will be required, so to minimize the stress of traffic and patient interference. The contractor shall submit the phased management plan and schedule to the VHA COR for review and approval before commencing work.

9. Place of Performance.

VA Facility, American Lake Division, 9600 Veterans drive, Tacoma, WA 98493 VA Facility, Seattle Division, 1660 S Columbian Way, Seattle, WA 98108

10. Period of Performance.

Performance for all restriping services will take place between July–October annually. The Seattle campus parking garage/tower is covered and may be completed annually during other winter or spring months with written prior approval by the VHA COR.

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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 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far https://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/

(End of Clause)

C.3 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.