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1. REQUISITION NO.

2. CONTRACT NO.

3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE DATE

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5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

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b. TELEPHONE NO. (No Collect Calls)

8. OFFER DUE

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9. ISSUED BY

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10. THIS ACQUISITION IS

UNRESTRICTED OR

SET ASIDE:

% FOR:

SMALL BUSINESS

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

(WOSB) ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

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SIZE STANDARD:

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TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

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SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13b. RATING

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ

IFB

RFP

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17a. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

CODE

FACILITY CODE

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PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

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TELEPHONE NO.

UEI:

EFT:

PHONE:

FAX:

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN OFFER 18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK BELOW IS CHECKED

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ITEM NO.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

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(Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

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TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only) 27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA

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27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212

-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA

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ARE NOT ATTACHED

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

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF. ___________________________________ OFFER

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND

DATED ________________________________. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY

(BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE

ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED

SET FORTH HEREIN IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

30a. SIGNAT

URE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR

31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER) 30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (TYPE OR PRINT) 30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (TYPE OR PRINT) 31c. DATE SIGNED

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

(REV. NOV 2021)

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

STANDARD FORM 1449

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL

PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

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

570-24-1-507-0001 36C26123Q0538 05-22-2023 Kulvinder Brar 559-225-6100 06-05-2023

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Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO 21) VA Central California Health Care System 855 M Street, Suite 1020 Fresno CA 93721 X X 561621 $25 Million N/A X Department of Veterans Affairs VA Central California Health Care System 2615 E. Clinton Ave Fresno CA 93703 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO 21) VA Central California Health Care System 855 M Street, Suite 1020 Fresno CA 93721

Department of Veterans Affairs FMS-VA-2(101) Financial Services Center

PO BOX 149971

Austin TX 78714-9971 See CONTINUATION Page NOTE 1: Offerors shall follow the submission instructions Specified in FAR Provisions 52.212-1, 52.212-2 and their addendums included in this solicitation. Failure to follow the instructions will result in an unfavorable evaluation and may not be considered for award.

Submit all proposals electronically to:

Kulvinder.Brar@va.gov See CONTINUATION Page 570-3640152-507-840700-2660 010040700 X Rico L. Johnson Contracting Officer Table of Contents

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 36C261 Rico L. Johnson Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO 21) VA Central California Health Care System 855 M Street, Suite 1020 Fresno CA 93721

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:

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STATEMENT OF WORK

Veteran Health Administration, Fresno (570) Physical Access Control System (PACS) Maintenance, Support, and Ongoing Sustainment Services

A. Scope:

The Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, and necessary supervision for the inspection, testing, and maintenance of the existing physical access control systems (PACS) and associated devices. All inspections & testing will be monitored by the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) or his authorized designee. The Contractor will be required to maintain all necessary licenses and/or permits required to adequately perform all tasks outlined in this Statement of Work regarding the existing Software House/HID card readers and associated systems and hardware. All travel costs associated with the performance of this contract are the responsibility of the Contractor and are provided at no additional cost to the Government.

B. Period of Performance:

Period of Performance: The period of performance is for one (1) year with four (4) option years.

C. Type of Contract:

This is a Firm-Fixed Price and maintenance contract.

1. Scope of Work A. The physical access control systems consist of the following components:

1) Proximity Access Card Systems (PACS), sometimes referred to as card readers.

2) System Controllers, power supplies and other associated and control panels/boards

3) Affiliated hardware and software necessary for programming, controlling, and managing the system. This includes licensing and annual support fees for the software necessary to enroll standards-based cards like the PIV.

4) Door hardware controlled by the PACS (i.e., magnetic locks, door hold devices, door electric strikes, etc.).

B. Contractor tasks shall include the following:

1) Maintain the Software Controls card access system at all designated facilities at 100% operational functionality 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

2) All adjustments, repairs, and modifications must be approved by the COR and conform to the VA guidelines and/or the industry standards, as applicable. The most stringent requirements shall govern unless written direction from the COR is provided. Applicable standards are the following:

a) VA Handbook 0730/4 Appendix B

b) VA Handbook 6500 HSPD-12 PIV II Compliance and Issuance

c) Health Care System Memorandum, HCSM 138-16-24

d) HCSM 138-14-20

3) The Contractor will provide support for installation of any security software patches should a vulnerability be identified.

4) Contractor shall have in his possession throughout the term of the contract all diagnostic equipment necessary to fully maintain, test, repair, adjust, or reprogram the PACS systems software.

5) The Contractor shall maintain a separate maintenance/inventory record of all PACS devices. The maintenance record shall be kept in the PACS equipment room and shall be kept up-to-date and readily available for inspection by the COR or authorized designee. This maintenance log shall list each PACS component and show the schedule of the manufacturer’s recommended frequency of inspection and/or testing of each component. This maintenance record is the property of the Government and shall be turned over to the Government at the end of the contract. The maintenance record shall be a chronological file that includes the following information:

a) Date

b) Nature of work (i.e., PMI or call back)

c) Description of work performed (Contractor should be brief and concise)

d) Any indication of problems experienced

e) Printed name and signature of the technician who performed the work

f) Serial numbers and model numbers of individual components

6) Maintain a set of current schematic wiring diagrams in each PACS room for each PACS contained therein and any changes made by this contract.

7) All tests or inspections that will remove the PACS or door from normal operation shall be scheduled in advance with the COR or designee.

8) An adequate supply of spare parts shall always be maintained to ensure prompt preventive-maintenance and repair services.

C. Maintenance and Repairs The Contractor shall develop and submit for COR approval a routine maintenance and preventative maintenance schedule no later than 45 days after contract award. A complete preventative maintenance plan shall include manufacturer maintenance requirements outlined in applicable technical manuals and documentation. The Contractor shall furnish all labor and supplies, and parts necessary to regularly and systematically clean, examine, adjust as required, and if conditions warrant, repair, or replace (corrective and preventative maintenance) as follows:

1) Respond and complete all corrective maintenance and repairs within 10 business days after notification.

2) All licenses, software upgrades, backup software, and updates required for PACS system functionality and network security.

3) Electric door locking hardware.

4) Controller, selector and dispatching equipment, all relays, solid state components, resistors, condensers, transformers, contacts, leads, dashpots, time devices, CRT devices, recording devices, hardware, and software (server and computer), selector tape or wire, and mechanical and electrical equipment as it pertains to the integration of automatic door opening devices and the PACS system.

5) Automatic door operation integration with the physical access control system. Automatic doors must work as intended with the card access system. This SOW does not include maintaining automatic door hardware.

6) Software Card Reader Access.

7) Ensure all readers are visibly labeled/identified and match the configuration labeled on the controlling hardware. Some information might be missing on existing system and shall be identified by the contract as missing or needing to be identified for labeling. This shall be provided to the COR or designee for decision on how to proceed.

8) Provide a monthly maintenance schedule to include impacts upon physical security and proposed alternative solutions to maintain appropriate security levels situational dependent.

9) Provide a monthly report detailing all repairs, materials, parts, labor, and corrective and preventative maintenance completed the previous month by the 5 th calendar day of each month.

10) Coordinate with the COR prior to all tests, inspections, and/or maintenance repairs that will remove a PACS device from service. Notification will be provided to the COR, the site Physical Security Specialist (i.e., Police Service), and Engineering & Facilities Management Service (E&FMS) before removing any PACS device from service. If work requires more than one day, daily notification will be required. The Contractor shall notify both the Physical Security Specialist and E&FMS when placing any PACS device back in service. The Contractor shall document each on-site service and furnish the VA with a trip receipt showing time, date, and a brief description of the Contractor’s activities. Documentation of site visits shall be provided to the VA COR or authorized designee monthly.

11) The Contractor shall notify the COR and psychical security in writing of the existence or the development of any defects in or required repairs to the Card Access System or automatic doors in which the Contractor considers to be outside the scope of this contract. Upon request, the Contractor shall furnish a written estimate of the cost of repair and/or replacement. Final determination of acceptance and responsibility will be made by the Contracting Officer.

12) The Contractor is responsible to advise the government on future technologies which could impact security within VACCHCS relative to VA standards (VA Handbook 0730, HCSM 138-13-24) and propose solutions.

D. Emergency Response

1) The Contractor will respond within (4) hours to provide phone assistance and be available to be onsite within 24 hours normal hours Monday through Friday. (historical average per month for the emergency calls 14-16 hours per month.)

E. Warranty

1) Warranty of newly installed devices: No device shall be acceptable that will not give full satisfaction without excessive maintenance and/or repairs. If it becomes evident during the guarantee period that the device is not functioning properly in accordance with the manufacturer’s requirements or in the opinion of Contracting Officer excessive maintenance and attention must be employed to keep device operational, the device(s) shall be removed and new device(s) shall be installed to meet satisfactory operation expectations. The ‘Guarantee Period’ shall restart for such parts from date of completion of each new installation performed, in accordance with foregoing requirements. Any components which may have suffered substantial life cycle reduction or damage due to redundant failure(s) shall also be provided at the Contractors expense and provided the same extended ‘Guarantee Period’.

Contractors Responsibilities A. Contractor uniform shall have the Contractor’s name, easily identifiable, affixed thereon in a permanent manner such as a badge or monograms. The Contractor shall require his employees to comply with all VA rules and regulations pertaining to the conduct of their employees while on station. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to park in the appropriate designated parking areas. Information on parking is available from the VA Police Service. VACCHCS will not invalidate or make reimbursement for parking violations of the Contractor under any conditions. Smoking is prohibited inside all buildings. Cellular phones and two-way radios are not to be used in emergency rooms, surgical and recovery suites, and within six feet of any medical equipment. Possession of weapons is prohibited. Enclosed containers, including tool kits, shall be subject to search. Violations of VA Regulations may result in a citation answerable in the United States Federal Court District, not local district state or municipal court.

B. The Contractor shall adhere to all OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) safety standards, EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) standards, NFPA (National Fire Protection Agency) and Life Safety code requirements, and all other applicable Federal, State, and local regulatory requirements.

C. In performance of this contract, the Contractor shall follow VACCHCS safety policy and standard for safe work practices and take such safety precautions as the Safety Officer or designee may determine to be reasonably necessary to protect the lives and health of occupants of the building. The Contractor shall comply with the VACCHCS smoking policy, which designates all interior and exterior space as non-smoking areas.

D. The safety of all building occupants shall be always maintained. The Contractor shall replace all safety guards, equipment, devices, etc. removed to service or repair components of the PACS system immediately after completion of work or when leaving the immediate work area.

E. The Contractor shall submit to the Contracting Officer, within (45) days after receipt of this contract, all Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for all potentially hazardous materials (lubricants, cleaners, working fluids, etc.) to be used in the facility in performance of the contract, and will not use materials which have not been cleared in advance with the VANCHCS. MSDS for new chemicals shall be furnished concurrently with arrival of the chemical on site. The Contractor shall maintain a copy of all MSDS(s) on site in an accessible storage location to VANCHCS personnel.

F. The Contractor is responsible to identify, provide and maintain all personal protective equipment required to perform the duties outlined in the contract. In addition, the Contractor is responsible for identifying and providing all applicable safety documents (i.e., hot work permit, lockout/tagout, confined space entry, etc.) required in performing the work.

2. Contractors Quality Assurance/ Quality Control Plan A. system equipment specified in the contract. Failure to inspect the PACS, prior to contract award, will not relieve the Contractor from performing services/repairs in accordance with the strict intent and meaning of the specifications at no additional cost to the Government. Offerors should inspect the premises prior to submitting their offers to be fully aware of the scope of services required.

3. Government Responsibilities A. Contractor shall have complete access to provide inspection, testing, and maintenance of the installed equipment and software as described in this agreement for the Base Year period plus four (4) Option Years (if exercised). All services shall be provided in accordance with specifications, terms, and conditions contained in this Statement of Work. A Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) will be appointed to monitor this contract.

4. Work Hours A. Except for emergency callback service, the Contractor shall perform all work during regular working hours of regular working days 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, excluding the Federal holidays noted below:

1. New Year’s Day

2. Labor Day

3. Martin Luther King Day

4. Columbus Day

5. Presidents Day

6. Veterans Day

7. Memorial Day

8. Thanksgiving Day

9. Independence Day

10. Christmas Day

11. Juneteenth National Holiday

Point of Contact (POC) This contract is assigned a POC who will provide general instructions for administrating the contract. The POC is not authorized to grant permission(s) to change the scope of the project. The POC that is assigned to this contract will ensure that the supplies/services provided by this company are received based on the contractual terms and conditions.

Deliverables or Delivery Schedule The vendor shall deliver the equipment via standard delivery or expedited shipping methods based on the nature of the service needs. The vendor will update all current active readers to the latest software/firmware (this includes operational panels only). The vendor shall update all iStar panels to the latest software/firmware (also includes only active panels). The vendor will begin to integrate innometrick readers that are installed and have power to the Access Control System (guidance will be provided by police service as to which panels take priority). The innometrick readers that are not networked, get them connected to the Access Control System. The vendor shall add readers to areas where they are required and integrate them into Access Control System. For emergencies, or service calls the vendor shall respond within 8 hours of initial notification.

The equipment shall be delivered to the following address:

Veteran Health Administration, Fresno Fresno, CA 93

VHA Supplemental Contract Requirements for Combatting COVID-19

1. Contractor employees who work in or travel to VHA locations must comply with the following:

a. Documentation requirements:

1) If fully vaccinated, contractors shall show proof of vaccination.

i. NOTE: Acceptable proof of vaccination includes a signed record of immunization from a health care provider or pharmacy, a copy of the COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card (CDC Form MLS-319813_r, published on September 3, 2020), or a copy of medical records documenting the vaccination.

2) If unvaccinated, contractors shall show negative COVID-19 test results dated within three calendar days prior to desired entry date. Test must be approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for emergency use or full approval. This includes tests available by a doctor’s order or an FDA approved over-the-counter test that includes an affiliated telehealth service.

3) Documentation cited in this section shall be digitally or physically maintained on each contractor employee while in a VA facility and is subject to inspection prior to entry to VA facilities and after entry for spot inspections by Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs) or other hospital personnel.

4) Documentation will not be collected by the VA; contractors shall, at all times, adhere to and ensure compliance with federal laws designed to protect contractor employee health information and personally identifiable information.

2. Contractor employees are subject to daily screening for COVID-19 and may be denied entry to VA facilities if they fail to pass screening protocols. As part of the screening process contractors may be asked screening questions found on the COVID-19 Screening Tool. Check regularly for updates.

a. Contractor employees who work away from VA locations, but who will have direct contact with VA patients shall self-screen utilizing the COVID-19 Screening Tool, in advance, each day that they will have direct patient contact and in accordance with their person or persons who coordinate COVID-19 workplace safety efforts at covered contractor workplaces. Contractors shall, at all times, adhere to and ensure compliance with federal laws designed to protect contractor employee health information and personally identifiable information.

3. Contractor must immediately notify their COR or Contracting Officer if contract performance is jeopardized due to contractor employees being denied entry into VA Facilities.

1. For indefinite delivery contracts: Contractor agrees to comply with VHA Supplemental Contract Requirements for any task or delivery orders issued prior to this modification when performance has already commenced.

B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

Parts and Equipment Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 10-01-2023 POP End: 09-30-2024 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561621 - Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J063 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Alarm, Signal, and Security Detection Systems

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): NA

PACS Service and Maintenance( Labor) (Estimated hours to be worked per week is 17-20 hours)

POP Begin: 10-01-2023 POP End: 09-30-2024 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561621 - Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J063 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Alarm, Signal, and Security Detection Systems

Emergency Maintenance and Service calls (historical average per month for the emergency calls 14-16 hours per month)

POP Begin: 10-01-2023 POP End: 09-30-2024 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561621 - Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J063 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Alarm, Signal, and Security Detection Systems

Parts and Equipment Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 10-01-2024 POP End: 09-30-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561621 - Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J063 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Alarm, Signal, and Security Detection Systems

PACS Service and Maintenance( Labor) (Estimated hours to be worked per week is 17-20 hours)

POP Begin: 10-01-2024 POP End: 09-30-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561621 - Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J063 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Alarm, Signal, and Security Detection Systems

Emergency Maintenance and Service calls (historical average per month for the emergency calls 14-16 hours per month)

POP Begin: 10-01-2024 POP End: 09-30-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561621 - Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J063 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Alarm, Signal, and Security Detection Systems

Parts and Equipment Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 10-01-2025 POP End: 09-30-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561621 - Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J063 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Alarm, Signal, and Security Detection Systems

PACS Service and Maintenance( Labor) (Estimated hours to be worked per week is 17-20 hours)

POP Begin: 10-01-2025 POP End: 09-30-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561621 - Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J063 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Alarm, Signal, and Security Detection Systems

Emergency Maintenance and Service calls (historical average per month for the emergency calls 14-16 hours per month)

POP Begin: 10-01-2025 POP End: 09-30-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561621 - Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J063 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Alarm, Signal, and Security Detection Systems

Parts and Equipment Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 10-01-2026 POP End: 09-30-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561621 - Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J063 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Alarm, Signal, and Security Detection Systems

PACS Service and Maintenance( Labor) (Estimated hours to be worked per week is 17-20 hours)

POP Begin: 10-01-2026 POP End: 09-30-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561621 - Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J063 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Alarm, Signal, and Security Detection Systems

Emergency Maintenance and Service calls (historical average per month for the emergency calls 14-16 hours per month)

POP Begin: 10-01-2026 POP End: 09-30-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561621 - Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J063 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Alarm, Signal, and Security Detection Systems

Parts and Equipment Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 10-01-2027 POP End: 09-30-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561621 - Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J063 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Alarm, Signal, and Security Detection Systems

PACS Service and Maintenance( Labor) (Estimated hours to be worked per week is 17-20 hours)

POP Begin: 10-01-2027 POP End: 09-30-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561621 - Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J063 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Alarm, Signal, and Security Detection Systems

Emergency Maintenance and Service calls (historical average per month for the emergency calls 14-16 hours per month)

POP Begin: 10-01-2027 POP End: 09-30-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561621 - Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J063 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Alarm, Signal, and Security Detection Systems

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

C.1 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (DEC 2022)

(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; 41 U.S.C. 4712 and 10 U.S.C. 4701 relating to whistleblower protections; 49 U.S.C. 40118, Fly American; and 41 U.S.C. chapter 21 relating to procurement integrity.

(s) Order of precedence. Any inconsistencies in this solicitation or contract shall be resolved by giving precedence in the following order:

(1) The schedule of supplies/services.

(2) The Assignments, Disputes, Payments, Invoice, Other Compliances, Compliance with Laws Unique to Government Contracts, and Unauthorized Obligations paragraphs of this clause;

(3) The clause at 52.212-5.

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

(5) Solicitation provisions if this is a solicitation.

(6) Other paragraphs of this clause.

(7) The Standard Form 1449.

(8) Other documents, exhibits, and attachments

(9) The specification.

(t) [Reserved]

(u) Unauthorized Obligations.

(1) Except as stated in paragraph (u)(2) of this clause, when any supply or service acquired under this contract is subject to any End User License Agreement (EULA), Terms of Service (TOS), or similar legal instrument or agreement, that includes any clause requiring the Government to indemnify the Contractor or any person or entity for damages, costs, fees, or any other loss or liability that would create an Anti-Deficiency Act violation (31 U.S.C. 1341), the following shall govern:

(i) Any such clause is unenforceable against the Government.

(ii) Neither the Government nor any Government authorized end user shall be deemed to have agreed to such clause by virtue of it appearing in the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement. If the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement is invoked through an “I agree” click box or other comparable mechanism (e.g., “click-wrap” or “browse-wrap” agreements), execution does not bind the Government or any Government authorized end user to such clause.

(iii) Any such clause is deemed to be stricken from the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement.

(2) Paragraph (u)(1) of this clause does not apply to indemnification by the Government that is expressly authorized by statute and specifically authorized under applicable agency regulations and procedures.

(v) Incorporation by reference. The Contractor’s representations and certifications, including those completed electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM), are incorporated by reference into the contract.

(End of Clause) ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL 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 52.204-9 PERSONAL IDENTITY VERIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL (JAN 2011)

(a) The Contractor shall comply with agency personal identity verification procedures identified in the contract that implement Homeland Security Presidential Directive-12 (HSPD-12), Office of Management and Budget (OMB) guidance M-05-24, and Federal Information Processing Standards Publication (FIPS PUB) Number 201.

(b) The Contractor shall account for all forms of Government-provided identification issued to the Contractor employees in connection with performance under this contract. The Contractor shall return such identification to the issuing agency at the earliest of any of the following, unless otherwise determined by the Government:

(1) When no longer needed for contract performance.

(2) Upon completion of the Contractor employee's employment.

(3) Upon contract completion or termination.

(c) The Contracting Officer may delay final payment under a contract if the Contractor fails to comply with these requirements.

(d) The Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (d), in all subcontracts when the subcontractor's employees are required to have routine physical access to a Federally-controlled facility and/or routine access to a Federally-controlled information system. It shall be the responsibility of the prime Contractor to return such identification to the issuing agency in accordance with the terms set forth in paragraph (b) of this section, unless otherwise approved in writing by the Contracting Officer.

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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 30 days of contract expiration.

(End of Clause)

C.4 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000)

(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 30 days of contract expiration; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 60 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.

(b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause.

(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed five (5) years.

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C.5 SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

In accordance with FAR 28.307-2 and FAR 52.228-5, the following minimum coverage shall apply to this contract:

(a) Workers' compensation and employers liability: Contractors are required to comply with applicable Federal and State workers' compensation and occupational disease statutes. If occupational diseases are not compensable under those statutes, they shall be covered under the employer's liability section of the insurance policy, except when contract operations are so commingled with a Contractor's commercial operations that it would not be practical to require this coverage. Employer's liability coverage of at least $100,000 is required, except in States with exclusive or monopolistic funds that do not permit workers' compensation to be written by private carriers.

(b) General Liability: $500,000.00 per occurrences.

(c) Automobile liability: $200,000.00 per person; $500,000.00 per occurrence and $20,000.00 property damage.

(d) The successful bidder must present to the Contracting Officer, prior to award, evidence of general liability insurance without any exclusionary clauses for asbestos that would void the general liability coverage.

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C.6 VAAR 852.201-70 CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (DEC 2022)

The Contracting Officer reserves the right to designate representatives to act for him/her in furnishing technical guidance and advice or generally monitor the work to be performed under this contract.