36C26026Q0758 Contract Opportunities.pdf

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SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

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

653-26-3-104-0033

36C26026Q0758 06-18-2026

Christine Thomas 360-816-2793 06-26-2026

5:00 PM PDT

36C260 Network Contracting Office 20

ATTN: V4CONT

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

X 100

X

541350

$11.5 Million

Net 30 days.

N/A

X

36C653

Department of Veterans Affairs Roseburg VA Medical Center 913 NW Garden Valley Blvd.

Roseburg OR 97471-6523

36C260

Network Contracting Office 20

ATTN: V4CONT

1601 E. Fourth Plain Blvd

Dept of Veterans Affairs

FMS-VA-2(101)

Financial Services Center

PO BOX 149971

Austin TX 78714-9971

See CONTINUATION Page

This is a requirement for medical gas systems inspection services, annual certification and maintenance/repair at the Roseburg VA Medical Center in Roseburg, OR, done IAW the Statement of Work provided in this solicitation.

This a a 100% Small Business set-aside IAW FAR 19.104-1.

Offerors MUST be registered and certified as a SB in the SBA database at time of offer/award to be considered eligible.

Estimated Period of Performance: 7/3/2026 -7/2/2027

***IMPORTANT*** Offerors must submit all required documenta-tion in section E, as well as signing this page, block 30a.

Not doing so will render the offer non-compliant and ineligible for this solicitation.

VA Contracting POC is Christine Thomas, christine.thomas1@va.gov.

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36C26026Q0758

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 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

B.4 STATEMENT OF WORK

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

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

AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2023)

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

C.3 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)

C.4 52.222-90 ADDRESSING DEI DISCRIMINATION BY FEDERAL CONTRACTORS

(DEVIATION APR 2026)

C.5 52.240-91 SECURITY PROHIBITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS (NOV 2025)

(DEVIATION)

C.6 VAAR 852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS (NOV

2018)

SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS

D.1 Wage Determination 2015-5579 Rev 28 5/13/2026: Coos, Curry, and Douglas County Oregon

SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

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

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (SEP 2023)

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

SERVICES (NOV 2021)

E.3 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB

1998)

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 Network Contracting Office 20

ATTN: V4CONT

1601 E. Fourth Plain Blvd

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] Upon completion and acceptance.

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.tungstenautomation.com/products/einvoice-network

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

AMENDMENT NO DATE

https://www.tungstenautomation.com/products/einvoice-network

B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

ITEM

NUMBER

DESCRIPTION OF

SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

1.00 JB __________ ___________

Annual Medical Gas System Inspection and Maintenance/Repair

Service at the Roseburg VA Medical Center, IAW the SOW.

Period of Performance: 7/3/2026 - 7/2/2027

1.00 JB __________ ___________

Repair Parts Kit for Maintenance/Repair Service, IAW the SOW.

GRAND

TOTAL

B.3 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

ITEM

NUMBER SHIPPING INFORMATION QUANTITY

DELIVERY

DATE

ALL SHIP TO: Department of Veterans Affairs Roseburg VA Medical Center 913 NW Garden Valley Blvd.

Roseburg, OR 97471 6523

USA

ALL 7/3/2026 -

7/2/2027

MARK FOR: Wayne Adams 541-440-1000 Ext. 44741 wayne.adams1@va.gov

FOB: DESTINATION

B.4 STATEMENT OF WORK

MEDICAL GAS DELIVERY SYSTEM ANNUAL INSPECTION, TESTING & MAINTENANCE

1. DESCRIPTION OF TASKS:

The contractor shall provide all labor, tools, equipment, materials, parts, transportation, supervision necessary and any equipment necessary to perform all required inspection, testing, maintenance, repairs and emergency services on the medical gas delivery system and equipment. The contractor shall provide documentation certifying compliance with current National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) -99 (Health Care Facilities Code latest edition), Compressed Gas Association (CGA), The Joint Commission Organization (TJC) - latest edition or other applicable current recommendations. In the event such systems and equipment do not meet requirements of the previous reference documents or other applicable documents, contractor shall issue certifying documentation subject to listed recommendations (provide a summary sheet detailing discrepancies and recommendations to resolve discrepancies) to bring system and equipment into compliance with standards. Medical Gas Delivery System and Equipment at the Roseburg Oregon VA Medical Center (RVAMC)

2. SITE VISIT:

Bidders are encouraged to visit the site to confirm equipment, locations, dimensions, and conditions relative to testing the Medical Gas Delivery System. Please, contact below listed POCs for confirmation of a date and time. All bidders shall report to the Engineering Services building. The site visit shall be for the purpose of observing firsthand any conditions relevant to the fulfillment of this contract. No consideration will be given to claims based on a lack of knowledge of the existing conditions, except where contract documents make definite provisions for adjustment in cost or extension due to existing conditions not readily foreseeable. Site addresses:

913 NW Garden Valley Blvd.

Roseburg, Oregon 97471

Engineering Services – Building #10

POC: Wayne Adams, 541-440-1000 Ext. 41213 Alternate POC: Garrett Drury, 541-440-1000 Ext. 40243

3. ANNUAL INSPECTION DETAILED SCOPE OF WORK:

1) Prior to any worker for the contractor performing work, the contractor shall prepare a safety plan and ensures workers understand and comply with the safety measures while working on RVAMC medical gas delivery system and equipment.

2) Medical gas testing and maintenance shall include testing medical gas outlets in the total hospital for pressure, flow, latching, de-latching leakage and proper labeling. Test and evaluate set points to all master area and local alarms. Testing for leakage at zone valves.

3) Contractor shall test the following systems: Oxygen, Medical Air, Nitrous Oxide, Vacuum and Nitrogen. The contractor will perform operating inspection(s) to machines (i.e., medical air compressors, medical vacuum pumps, alarm panels, master alarm panels, zone valves, source valves, riser valves, area alarms, outlets, inlets, and manifold systems) ensuring that vacuum generating equipment, medical air compressors, medical gas distribution lines, vacuum distribution lines, and gas manifold systems are functioning, available, and ready to deploy services as needed to designated patient rooms and care areas.

4) Testing shall include total evaluation of the following:

• Cross Connect & High Purity Pipeline Analysis

• Flow Rate and Outlet Pressure

• Purge for Particulate/ High Purity Analysis

• Outlet Integrity

• Dew Point Analysis

• Zone Shut-Off Valves

• Vacuum Pumps

• Medical Air Compressors and Dryer Systems

• Medical Gas Alarms (Area, Master, & Slave)

• Medical Gas Manifolds

• CO & Dew Point Monitor(s)

5) Contractor shall provide complete manual of certification on every medical gas outlet, listing room number, flow-if below standards, number of outlets per room, cross connection test, coarse and fine filters, and make any repairs needed to the locks and O-rings while at the outlet.

This keeps patient disturbance to a minimum and hospital engineering staff from having to make repairs.

6) Contractor shall preform particulate testing at selected end points and filter samples shall be bagged, tagged, and turned over to the hospital representative/COR.

7) Medical Gas Master Alarms (Area, Master, & Slave) shall be tested for all audible and visual signals, high alarm set points, low alarm set points, correct labeling, leaks and correct operating pressures. All alarm signals shall be verified for code compliance.

8) Medical Gas Zone shut-off valves shall be tested for leaks, gauge pressure, and proper labeling. All zone valves written reports shall reflect locations, area served, labeling, and specific gas for each valve tested.

9) Medical Vacuum and Air & Dryer system(s) shall be tested for proper operation of the electrical components, motor operations, pump performance, dryers’ performance, monitors, regulators, suction, pressure delivery, automatic and/or manual alternation, proper voltage and amperage draw. All alarm signals shall be verified for code compliance.

10) Annual Inspection shall include inspection and testing of Oxygen storage tank(s). Contractor shall calibrate and test all alarms and provide written results on storage tank test and inspection to COR or his representative.

• Medical Gas Manifolds shall be tested for proper alarm signals, functions bank switch-over capability, and alternating sequence, correct gauge indication, leaks, and relief valve operation and labeling.

• All reserve system signals on manifolds shall be tested for code compliance. Manifolds shall be tested for automatic switch over; leaks and regulators will be tested for correct set points.

• All alarm signals will be tested and verified, and all manifolds tested for code compliance.

11) Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring that existing oxygen connection port on the exterior of the VA Medical Center building is maintained, inspected, and function tested at the respective manufacturer’s recommended intervals for the system equipment. This emergency port is only used if the primary and reserve liquid oxygen bulk tanks are disabled due to a catastrophe, and the connection port is the VA Medical Center’s last lifeline for patient oxygen supply before resulting in an indefinite stoppage of mission critical functions as per VHA Directives.

12) Contractor shall make any necessary repairs if they can be accomplished during the allotted time without additional labor charges. Parts and any additional repairs or service must be approved by the COR. before repair/service is accomplished by the vendor.

13) The testing results shall be issued as a code compliance work sheet prior to leaving the site with a formal report to follow. A detailed formal report shall be delivered to the Roseburg Veterans Medical Center (RVAMC) within fifteen (15) calendar days of completion of testing.

• All reports shall be clear and legible and reflect how the measurements were made, where they were made (locations) and compared with specified standards for each test.

• The report shall indicate gas outlet were tested for gas type of expected gas and detected gas, oxygen concentration, static pressure, pressure during flow and pressure drop; vacuum inlets were tested for pressure during flow and maximum flow; report shall show date of test for each outlet tested with locations noted on written report.

• Test results shall be in an easy-to-read format that is recognized by the Joint Commission (TJC).

• The contractor shall provide the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) with both a hardcopy and an electronic copy of all reports.

• Contractor will provide updated inventory list upon completion of work.

4. ANNUAL & SEMI-ANNUAL MEDICAL AIR AND VACUUM MAINTENANCE:

1) Contractor shall perform all necessary annual and semi-annual maintenance on Medical Vacuum and Medical Air System and associated equipment for proper operation, included but not limited to:

• Check and test all electrical components.

• Motors and pumps shall be tested for proper operations.

• All filters and strainers shall be changed/cleaned.

• All sight glasses will be checked and cleaned as needed.

• All inlet and discharge check valves will be inspected and/or checked for proper operation.

• All pressure/vacuum relief valves will be inspected.

• Couplings will be inspected for wear on applicable pumps.

• All electrical devices such as solenoid valves, flow switches, uploaders, temperature switches, pressure/vacuum switches, and alarms will be checked for proper operation.

• The control panel components shall be inspected which includes but is not limited to motor starters/disconnects, heaters/overloads, control transformers, control relays, timers, alternators, fuses, wiring condition, hand/off/auto switches, alarm functions, hour meters, and panel lamps.

• All associated equipment/components such as dryers, pressure regulators, heat exchangers.

• Flow control devices and dew point & CO monitors shall be checked for proper operation.

• All separators/water trap silencers will be inspected for proper operation.

• All pump and motors shall be inspected, greased/oil change.

• All alarms will be tested and verified for proper operation and code compliance.

2) The contractor shall post a service log for each Compressor and/or Vacuum Pump in the respective equipment room. The Contractor shall update logs as service, preventative maintenance, and emergency repairs are performed.

3) Contractor shall perform all service and preventative maintenance as required or recommended by the applicable operation, maintenance and service manuals and guides. The contractor shall perform the work at the frequency recommended by each manufacturer’s manual(s) and/or commercial practices.

4) Contractor shall perform all work as required or recommended by the manufacturer. All work shall meet or exceed manufacturer recommendation. Contractor shall adhere to all applicable Federal, State, and Local safety and building code regulations.

5. CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS:

1) In accordance with VHA Directive 7515(1), the contractor shall be certified in American Society of Sanitary Engineering (ASSE) 6010 for system installations, ASSE 6020 for system inspections, ASSE 6030 for systems verifier, and ASSE 6040 systems maintenance whichever is applicable to the work contracted to perform.

2) Contractor shall be licensed and certified to provide the testing and inspection services specified in this contract.

3) Contractor shall provide service tickets, at the time services are rendered, for all services performed. Service tickets shall be signed by the COR in order to confirm services were rendered.

4) Contractor shall hold a current and valid ASSE Medical Gas Verifier 6030 certification, ensuring all qualifications meet the requirements as stated in the latest version of NFPA 99.

• Any personnel representing the contractor and performing the actual inspections shall also be qualified to at least the ASSE Medical Gas Verifier 6030 certification level.

• The Contractor shall provide copies of the certifications upon acceptance of any contract award, or no work shall be performed, nor accepted, until proof of licensing is verified.

5) Contractor shall use testing equipment that is calibrated and adheres to the standards and criteria set forth by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), as recommended by the ISO-9001 requirements. As proof of current calibration, the Contractor shall provide a Traceable Calibration Certificate to the COR or their designee, presented upon initial contract issuance and each time certificates are updated. Evidence of all required licenses, as well as documentation of the qualifications of personnel, shall be provided to the CO and COR prior to award of the contract.

6) The contractor’s personnel, while on VA property, shall adhere to all requirements and regulations that govern the VA Medical Center and its property. Among all other requirements, the VA Medical Center and its property is now entirely smoke-free. No weapons are permitted on the premises. Medical masking in all required areas.

6. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

1) Work areas limited to patient care areas, Urgent Care, Surgical Suite (Operating Room) and other life support patient areas may require delays to the contractor. Contractor shall schedule around required delays by the hospital staff and may have to repeat attempts to complete testing in these areas. These delays shall be coordinated with COR.

2) All work shall be in accordance with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Compress Gas Association (CGA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), VA standards, and other related codes.

3) All work shall be completed within the calendar year and month specified in the Cost/Price Schedule.

4) All work shall be coordinated with the COR in advance.

5) All shutdowns shall be coordinated with COR. Shutdown might occur at hours outside of traditional 1st shift, on Holidays, or on weekends. Include such implications in quote.

6) Workmen are subject to all the rules of the Roseburg VA Medical Center.

7) Contractor tools and equipment shall be continuously under direct line of sight supervision of the contractor. No tools or equipment can be left at the individual work sites overnight – must put away each day.

8) Contractor shall clean-up work sites DAILY. NO debris can be left at work sites.

9) Contractor performing medical gas testing shall provide all necessary certifications, and other related documentation before the start of testing to COR.

7. HOURS OF OPERATION:

1) Contractor shall perform work Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM PT, excluding Federal holidays, and any other day specifically declared by the President of the United States. For working outside the hours as defined in this contract, the vendor shall give 3-day notice to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) so that arrangements can be provided for the employees. This notice is separate from any notices required for utility shutdown described later in this section. All work to be coordinated around an operational medical center as to minimize impact to patient care.

Federal Holidays and National Holidays observed by the VA Hospital are:

New Years’ Day Labor Day Martin Luther King Day Columbus Day President’s Day Veteran’s Day Memorial Day Thanksgiving Day Independence Day Christmas Day

8. WARRANTY:

1) Contractor shall provide warranty on the integrity of parts and equipment installed supporting the Medical Gas Delivery System RVAMC. The warranty period shall be for one (1) year after completion of work.

9. ESTIMATED PERIOD OF PREFORMANCE:

July 3, 2026 – July 2, 2027

10. MEDICAL GAS SYSTEM EQUIPMENT LIST: (approximate total)

VA Medical Center - Roseburg Bldgs. 1, 7, 65, 81, 87, 88.

Medical Gas Sources:

• Oxygen: 2 Bulk Sites

• Medical Air:4 Compressor Sets (2)

• Vacuum: 3 Compressor Sets

• Nitrous Oxide: 1 Manifold

• Nitrogen: 1 Manifold

101- Medical Air Outlets

122- Medical Oxygen Outlets

142- Medical Vacuum Outlet

0- N2 Outlets

0- N2O Outlets

14- Zone Valves

17- Areal Alarm Panels

3- Mater Alarm Panels

1- Emergency Medical Gas External Service connections

• Medical Air

• Duplex Compressor(s) – BeaconMedaes

• Duplex Dryer(s) – BeaconMedaes

• Dew Point Monitor – BeaconMedaes

• CO Monitor – BeaconMedaes

• Medical Vacuum

• Duplex Pump(s) BeaconMedaes)

• Dental, Building 87

• Air:- 2 Ramvac Osprey systems

• Vacuum systems:-2 Ramvac Bison systems

• Evacuation/Waste Anesthetic Gas Disposal systems: 3

MEDICAL GAS GENERAL INFORMATION:

The Medical Gas Annual inspection includes ASSE Series 6000 and NFPA 99 latest edition Preventative Maintenance Guidelines. The following items are included in our inspection scope of work:

Testing of master alarm panels. NFPA 99 – 5.1.14.4.8

Function test of all signals from source and bulk systems to master alarm panels. Simulate failures at all source field switches. Includes determination of trip setting accuracy and correct bulk/source system labeling.

Testing of area alarm panels. NFPA 99 – 5.1.14.4.8

Tests all audible and visual alarm signals for continuity, determine accuracy of trip settings and readouts.

Includes determination of proper area served signage. Pressure transducers/pressure switches will be function tested to determine proper operation of hi/lo pressure signals, proper communication with area panel, and determination of hi/lo trip setting on alarm display.

Zone valves. ASSE – 3.5 & 3.6, NFPA 99 – 5.1.14.2.3.1 (8)

Verify proper area served labeling, test for external leakage and validate accuracy of pressure gauge.

Particulate samples are taken in each zone to test for contamination.

Liquid bulk systems. NFPA 99 – 5.1.14.2.3.1 (6), ASSE 3.5

Test operation of the reserve and reserve in use signaling devices, check proper function of level activating switch. Inspect all cryogenic tanks for security, leaks, control configuration and labeling.

Gas source systems. NFPA 99 – 5.1.14.2.3.1 (5), ASSE 3.5

Leak test all manifold components including valves, pigtails and regulators. Test for proper reserve in use pressure switch activation. Test for proper operation of the changeover for secondary supply.

Medical air system. NFPA 99 – 5.1.14.2.3.1 (1), ASSE 3.3, 3.3 and 3.5

Verify compressor operating within manufacturer specifications. Check for documented maintenance plan in place. Function test of automatic alternating controls. Test audible and visual alarms.

Test pressure across filters. Calibrate dew point monitor and verify proper operation.

Vacuum system. NFPA 99 – 5.1.14.2.2.4

Verify maintenance conducted according to manufacturer’s specifications. Function test automatic alternating controls. Test pressure/vacuum switch for proper operation. Validate frequency of pump starts and duration of runs. Measure cut-in and cut-out pressure/vacuum.

Manufactured assemblies. NFPA 99 – 5.1.14.2.3.2 (A)

Verify that each joint and DISS fitting is examined for leakage and that the flexible assemblies are in a safe working condition.

Vacuum inlets and pressure gas outlets. NFPA 99 – 5.1.14.2.3.1 (11)

Test flow of all vacuum inlets. Check pressure and flow of all outlets in critical care areas:

Urgent Care, special care units, procedure labs, Clinical Laboratory, operating rooms, and recovery rooms.

Surgical suite testing is performed after-hours. Critical care unit testing includes coordination with respiratory services

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

(4) Solicitation provisions if this is a solicitation.

(5) Other paragraphs of this clause.

(6) The Standard Form 1449.

(7) Other documents, exhibits, and attachments

(8) 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)

FAR

Number

Title Date

52.203-17 CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS NOV 2023

52.203-19 PROHIBITION ON REQUIRING CERTAIN INTERNAL

CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS OR STATEMENTS

JAN 2017

52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT—MAINTENANCE

(DEVIATION)

NOV 2025

52.209-6 PROTECTING THE GOVERNMENT'S INTEREST WHEN

SUBCONTRACTING WITH CONTRACTORS DEBARRED,

SUSPENDED, PROPOSED FOR DEBARMENT, OR

VOLUNTARILY EXCLUDED

JAN 2025

52.209-10 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH INVERTED

DOMESTIC CORPORATIONS

NOV 2015

52.219-6 NOTICE OF TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE

(DEVIATION)

NOV 2025

52.222-36 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR WORKERS WITH

DISABILITIES (DEVIATION)

NOV 2025

52.222-41 SERVICE CONTRACT LABOR STANDARDS (DEVIATION) NOV 2025

52.222-42 STATEMENT OF EQUIVALENT RATES FOR FEDERAL

HIRES

MAY 2014

52.222-50 COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (DEVIATION) NOV 2025

52.222-55 MINIMUM WAGES FOR CONTRACTOR WORKERS

UNDER EXECUTIVE ORDER 14026 (DEVIATION)

NOV 2025

52.222-62 PAID SICK LEAVE UNDER EXECUTIVE ORDER 13706

(DEVIATION)

NOV 2025

52.226-8 ENCOURAGING CONTRACTOR POLICIES TO BAN TEXT

MESSAGING WHILE DRIVING

MAY 2024

52.232-33 PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER—

SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT

OCT 2018

52.232-40 PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL

BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS

MAR 2023

52.233-3 PROTEST AFTER AWARD AUG 1996

52.233-4 APPLICABLE LAW FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT CLAIM OCT 2004

52.237-3 CONTINUITY OF SERVICES JAN 1991

52.240-91 SECURITY PROHIBITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS

(DEVIATION) ALTERNATE I (NOV 2025)

NOV 2025

52.244-6 SUBCONTRACTS FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (DEVIATION)

APR 2026

852.203-70 COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING MAY 2018

852.242-71 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER OCT 2020

(End of Addendum to 52.212-4)

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. 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 14 days.

(End of Clause)

C.4 52.222-90 ADDRESSING DEI DISCRIMINATION BY FEDERAL

CONTRACTORS (DEVIATION APR 2026)

(a)Definitions. As used in this clause—

Program participation means membership or participation in, or access or admission to:

training, mentoring, or leadership development programs; educational opportunities; clubs;

associations; or similar opportunities that are sponsored or established by the contractor or subcontractor.

Racially discriminatory diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) activities means disparate treatment based on race or ethnicity in the recruitment, employment (e.g., hiring, promotions), contracting (e.g., vendor agreements), program participation, or allocation or deployment of an entity's resources.

(b) In connection with the performance of work under this contract, the Contractor agrees as follows:

(1) The Contractor will not engage in any racially discriminatory DEI activities;

(2) The Contractor will furnish all information and reports, including providing access to books, records, and accounts, as required by the Contracting Officer, for purposes of ascertaining compliance with this clause;

(3) In the event of the Contractor's or a subcontractor's noncompliance with this clause, this contract may be canceled, terminated, or suspended in whole or in part, and the Contractor or subcontractor may be declared ineligible for further Government contracts;

(4) The Contractor will report any subcontractor's known or reasonably knowable conduct that may violate this clause to the Contracting Officer and take any appropriate remedial actions directed by the Contracting Officer; and

(5) The Contractor will inform the Contracting Officer if a subcontractor sues the Contractor and the suit puts at issue, in any way, the validity of this clause.

(6) The Contractor recognizes that compliance with the requirements of this clause are material to the Government's payment decisions for purposes of 31 U.S.C. 3729(b)(4).

(c) The Contractor must include the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (c), in subcontracts at any tier, including those for commercial products and commercial services, except those where the place of delivery or performance is outside the United States.

(End of Clause)

C.5 52.240-91 SECURITY PROHIBITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS (NOV 2025)

(DEVIATION)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

American Security Drone Act-covered foreign entity means an entity included on a list that the Federal Acquisition Security Council (FASC) develops and maintains and publishes in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov (section 1822 of Pub. L. 118-31, 41 U.S.C. 3901 note prec.).

Backhaul means intermediate links between the core network, or backbone network, and the small subnetworks at the edge of the network (e.g., connecting cell phones/towers to the core telephone network). Backhaul can be wireless (e.g., microwave) or wired (e.g., fiber optic, coaxial cable, Ethernet).

Covered application means the social networking service TikTok or any successor application or service developed or provided by ByteDance Limited or an entity owned by ByteDance Limited.

Covered article, as defined in 41 U.S.C. 4713(k), means:

(1) Information technology, as defined in 40 U.S.C. 11101, including cloud computing services of all types;

(2) Telecommunications equipment or telecommunications service, as those terms are defined in section 3 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 153);

(3) The processing of information on a Federal or non-Federal information system, subject to the requirements of the Controlled Unclassified Information program (see 32 CFR part 2002); or

(4) Hardware, systems, devices, software, or services that include embedded or incidental information technology.

Covered foreign country means The People’s Republic of China.

Covered telecommunications equipment or services means—

(1) Telecommunications equipment produced by Huawei Technologies Company or ZTE Corporation (or any subsidiary or affiliate of such entities);

https://www.sam.gov

(2) For the purpose of public safety, security of Government facilities, physical security surveillance of critical infrastructure, and other national security purposes, video surveillance and telecommunications equipment produced by Hytera Communications Corporation, Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Company, or Dahua Technology Company (or any subsidiary or affiliate of such entities);

(3) Telecommunications or video surveillance services provided by such entities or using such equipment; or

(4) Telecommunications or video surveillance equipment or services produced or provided by an entity that the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Director of National Intelligence or the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, reasonably believes to be an entity owned or controlled by, or otherwise connected to, the government of a covered foreign country.

Critical technology means—

(1) Defense articles or defense services included on the United States Munitions List set forth in the International Traffic in Arms Regulations under subchapter M of chapter I of title 22, Code of Federal Regulations;

(2) Items included on the Commerce Control List set forth in Supplement No. 1 to part 774 of the Export Administration Regulations under subchapter C of chapter VII of title 15, Code of Federal Regulations, and controlled—

(i) Pursuant to multilateral regimes, including for reasons relating to national security, chemical and biological weapons proliferation, nuclear nonproliferation, or missile technology; or

(ii) For reasons relating to regional stability or surreptitious listening;

(3) Specially designed and prepared nuclear equipment, parts and components, materials, software, and technology covered by part 810 of title 10, Code of Federal Regulations (relating to assistance to foreign atomic energy activities);

(4) Nuclear facilities, equipment, and material covered by part 110 of title 10, Code of Federal Regulations (relating to export and import of nuclear equipment and material);

(5) Select agents and toxins covered by part 331 of title 7, Code of Federal Regulations, part 121 of title 9 of such Code, or part 73 of title 42 of such Code; or

(6) Emerging and foundational technologies controlled pursuant to section 1758 of the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 (50 U.S.C. 4817).

FASC-prohibited unmanned aircraft system means an unmanned aircraft system manufactured or assembled by an American Security Drone Act—covered foreign entity.

FASCSA order means any of the following orders issued under the Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act (FASCSA) requiring removing covered articles from executive agency information systems or excluding one or more named sources or named covered articles from executive agency procurement actions, as described in 41 CFR 201-1.303(d) and (e):

(1) The Secretary of Homeland Security may issue…