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This document is a solicitation (Standard Form 1449) for Diagnostic Medical Physicist Services for the Veteran Administration Pacific Islands Health Care System (VAPIHCS). The contractor shall provide on-site diagnostic medical physics support or services, including equipment inspections, acceptance testing, shielding design, and quality assurance programs, to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and standards.

The contract has a base period of one year from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025, with four one-year option periods. Services will be provided at VAPIHCS locations in Honolulu, Hawaii and Kapolei, Hawaii. The solicitation is unrestricted, but includes evaluation factors for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSBs) and veteran-owned small businesses (VOSBs). Quotes are due by August 23, 2024 at 10:00 AM PDT. The contract will be awarded on a best value basis.

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36C26125Q0012

PAGE 1 OF

1. REQUISITION NO.

2. CONTRACT NO.

3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE DATE

4. ORDER NO.

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE

a. NAME

b. TELEPHONE NO. (No Collect Calls)

8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL

TIME

9. ISSUED BY

CODE

10. THIS ACQUISITION IS

UNRESTRICTED OR

SET ASIDE:

% FOR:

SMALL BUSINESS

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

(WOSB) ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

EDWOSB

8(A)

NAICS:

SIZE STANDARD:

11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13b. RATING

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ

IFB

RFP

15. DELIVER TO

CODE

16. ADMINISTERED BY

CODE

17a. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

CODE

FACILITY CODE

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

CODE

TELEPHONE NO.

UEI:

EFT:

PHONE:

FAX:

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

SEE ADDENDUM

19.

20.

21.

22.

23.

24.

ITEM NO.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

QUANTITY

UNIT

UNIT PRICE

AMOUNT

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

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

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

ARE

ARE NOT ATTACHED.

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA

ARE

ARE NOT ATTACHED

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

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF. ___________________________________ OFFER

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND

DATED ________________________________. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

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

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

ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED

SET FORTH HEREIN IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

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

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

(REV. NOV 2021)

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

STANDARD FORM 1449

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

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

459-25-1-104-0001

08-12-2024 Angela Gerlitzki 808-539-1307 08-23-2024

10:00 AM

PDT

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 21 (NCO 21) VA Pacific Islands Health Care System 711 Kapiolani Blvd Suite 200 Honolulu HI 96813

X

541690 $19 Million

N/A

See Statement of Work

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 21 (NCO 21) VA Pacific Islands Health Care System 711 Kapiolani Blvd Suite 200 Honolulu HI 96813

FMS VA-9(101) Financial Services Center

PO Box 149971 Austin TX 78714-9971 866-372-1141

See CONTINUATION Page Diagnostic Medical Physicist Services for the Veteran Administration Pacific Islands Health Care System (VAPIHCS) in accordance with the Statement of Work.

Offerors shall follow the submission instructions specified in FAR Provisions 52.212-1 and 52.212-2, and any addendums included in this solicitation. Failure to follow the instructions will result in an unfavorable evaluation and may not be considered for award.

See CONTINUATION Page

Angela Gerlitzki Contracting Officer

Table of Contents

SECTION A1
A.1 SF 1449 SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES1
SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS3
B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA3
B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE5
ITEM INFORMATION5
B.3 STATEMENT OF WORK24
SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES31
C.1 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2023)31
C.2 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)36
C.3 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)37
C.4 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000)37
C.5 VAAR 852.203-70 COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING (MAY 2018)37
C.6 VAAR 852.215-70 SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED AND VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS EVALUATION FACTORS (JAN 2023) (DEVIATION)38
C.7 VAAR 852.215-71 EVALUATION FACTOR COMMITMENTS (OCT 2019)38
C.8 VAAR 852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS (NOV 2018)39
C.9 VAAR 852.242-71 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER (OCT 2020)40
C.10 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (MAY 2024)40
SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS49
SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS50
E.1 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)50
E.2 52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)53
E.3 52.204-29 FEDERAL ACQUISITION SUPPLY CHAIN SECURITY ACT ORDERS—REPRESENTATION AND DISCLOSURES (DEC 2023)55
E.4 VAAR 852.239-75 INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE (FEB 2023)57
E.5 52.212-2 EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2021)57
E.6 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (MAY 2024)59

36C26125Q0012

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SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

1. Contract Administration: All contract administration matters will be handled by the following individuals:

a. CONTRACTOR:

b. GOVERNMENT:

Network Contracting Office (NCO) 21

2. CONTRACTOR REMITTANCE ADDRESS: All payments by the Government to the contractor will be made in accordance with:

[X]
52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System For Award Management, or
[]
52.232-36, Payment by Third Party

3. INVOICES: Invoices shall be submitted in arrears:

a. Quarterly[]
b. Semi-Annually[]
c. Other[X] Monthly 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.

Invoicing: All invoices from the contractor shall be submitted electronically in accordance with VAAR Clause 852.232-72 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests.

VA’s Electronic Invoice Presentment and Payment System – The FSC uses a third-party contractor, Tungsten, to transition vendors from paper to electronic invoice submission. Please go to this website: http://www.tungsten-network.com/US/en/veterans-affairs/ to begin submitting electronic invoices, free of charge.

More information on the VA Financial Services Center is available at http://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp.

Vendor e-Invoice Set-Up Information:

Please contact Tungsten at the phone number or email address listed below to begin submitting your electronic invoices to the VA Financial Services Center for payment processing, free of charge. If you have question about the e-invoicing program or Tungsten, please contact the FSC at the phone number or email address listed below:

· Tungsten e-Invoice Setup Information: 1-877-489-6135

· Tungsten e-Invoice email: VA.Registration@Tungsten-Network.com

· FSC e-Invoice Contact Information: 1-877-353-9791

· FSC e-invoice email: vafsccshd@va.gov ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS: The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the Solicitation numbered and dated as follows:

AMENDMENT NO
DATE

B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

ITEM NUMBER
DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES
QUANTITY
UNIT
UNIT PRICE
AMOUNT
2.00
EA
__________________
__________________

Computed Tomography (CT) Units Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 10-01-2024 POP End: 09-30-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541690 - Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H165 - Quality Control - Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: N/A

Includes: CT Annual Performance Test

1.00
EA
__________________
__________________

Dental Cone Beam/Panoramic

POP Begin: 10-01-2024 POP End: 09-30-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541690 - Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H165 - Quality Control - Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies Dental Annual Performance Test

12.00
MO
__________________
__________________

Panoramic dental x-ray unit

POP Begin: 10-01-2024 POP End: 09-30-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541690 - Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H165 - Quality Control - Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies Dental Annual Performance Test - Pano

1.00
EA
__________________
__________________

Dental X-ray Units

POP Begin: 10-01-2024 POP End: 09-30-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541690 - Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H165 - Quality Control - Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies

1.00
EA
__________________
__________________

Mobile C-arms

POP Begin: 10-01-2024 POP End: 09-30-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541690 - Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H165 - Quality Control - Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies Fluoroscopic Annual Performance Test - C-arm

3.00
EA
__________________
__________________

Digital Radiographic Systems (Digital Diagnost)

POP Begin: 10-01-2024 POP End: 09-30-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541690 - Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H165 - Quality Control - Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies X-Ray Annual Performance Test - DR Diagnostic Tubes

1.00
EA
__________________
__________________

Mammography Units

POP Begin: 10-01-2024 POP End: 09-30-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541690 - Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H165 - Quality Control - Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies Mammography Annual Performance Test (Includes 1 Reading Station)

1.00
EA
__________________
__________________

Mobile Radiographic Units (Carestream)

POP Begin: 10-01-2024 POP End: 09-30-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541690 - Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H165 - Quality Control - Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies X-Ray Annual Performance Test - Mobile

4.00
EA
__________________
__________________

Radiation Safety Officer (RSO)

POP Begin: 10-01-2024 POP End: 09-30-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541690 - Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H165 - Quality Control - Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies Half day Visits (4 Times per Year)

1.00
EA
__________________
__________________

Mobile Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) 3.0 T

POP Begin: 10-01-2024 POP End: 09-30-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541690 - Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H165 - Quality Control - Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies MR Annual Performance Test

1.00
EA
__________________
__________________

Protocol Review

POP Begin: 10-01-2024 POP End: 09-30-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541690 - Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H165 - Quality Control - Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies

1.00
EA
__________________
__________________

Optional: Mammography Units

POP Begin: 10-01-2024 POP End: 09-30-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541690 - Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H165 - Quality Control - Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies Mammography MQA

1.00
EA
__________________
__________________

Optional: Digital Radiographic Systems

POP Begin: 10-01-2024 POP End: 09-30-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541690 - Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H165 - Quality Control - Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies Initial Testing

1.00
EA
__________________
__________________

Optional: Digital Radiographic Systems

POP Begin: 10-01-2024 POP End: 09-30-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541690 - Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H165 - Quality Control - Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies Machine Equipment Evaluations

2.00
EA
__________________
__________________

Computed Tomography (CT) Units Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 10-01-2025 POP End: 09-30-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541690 - Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H165 - Quality Control - Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies

1.00
EA
__________________
__________________

Dental Cone Beam/Panoramic

POP Begin: 10-01-2025 POP End: 09-30-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541690 - Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H165 - Quality Control - Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies

12.00
MO
__________________
__________________

Panoramic dental x-ray unit

POP Begin: 10-01-2025 POP End: 09-30-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541690 - Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H165 - Quality Control - Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies

1.00
EA
__________________
__________________

Dental X-ray Units

POP Begin: 10-01-2025 POP End: 09-30-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541690 - Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H165 - Quality Control - Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies

1.00
EA
__________________
__________________

Mobile C-arms

POP Begin: 10-01-2025 POP End: 09-30-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541690 - Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H165 - Quality Control - Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies

3.00
EA
__________________
__________________

Digital Radiographic Systems (Digital Diagnost)

POP Begin: 10-01-2025 POP End: 09-30-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541690 - Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H165 - Quality Control - Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies

1.00
EA
__________________
__________________

Mammography Units

POP Begin: 10-01-2025 POP End: 09-30-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541690 - Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H165 - Quality Control - Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies

1.00
EA
__________________
__________________

Mobile Radiographic Units (Carestream)

POP Begin: 10-01-2025 POP End: 09-30-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541690 - Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H165 - Quality Control - Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies

4.00
EA
__________________
__________________

Radiation Safety Officer (RSO)

POP Begin: 10-01-2025 POP End: 09-30-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541690 - Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H165 - Quality Control - Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies

1.00
EA
__________________
__________________

Mobile Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) 3.0 T

POP Begin: 10-01-2025 POP End: 09-30-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541690 - Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H165 - Quality Control - Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies

1.00
EA
__________________
__________________

Optional: Protocol Review

POP Begin: 10-01-2025 POP End: 09-30-2026

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H165 - Quality Control - Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies

1.00
EA
__________________
__________________

Optional: Mammography Units

POP Begin: 10-01-2025 POP End: 09-30-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541690 - Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H165 - Quality Control - Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies

1.00
EA
__________________
__________________

Optional: Digital Radiographic Systems

POP Begin: 10-01-2025 POP End: 09-30-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541690 - Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H165 - Quality Control - Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies

1.00
EA
__________________
__________________

Optional: Digital Radiographic Systems

POP Begin: 10-01-2025 POP End: 09-30-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541690 - Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H165 - Quality Control - Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies

2.00
EA
__________________
__________________

Computed Tomography (CT) Units Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 10-01-2025 POP End: 09-30-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541690 - Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H165 - Quality Control - Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies

1.00
EA
__________________
__________________

Dental Cone Beam/Panoramic

POP Begin: 10-01-2026 POP End: 09-30-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541690 - Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H165 - Quality Control - Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies

12.00
MO
__________________
__________________

Panoramic dental x-ray unit

POP Begin: 10-01-2026 POP End: 09-30-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541690 - Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H165 - Quality Control - Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies

1.00
EA
__________________
__________________

Dental X-ray Units

POP Begin: 10-01-2026 POP End: 09-30-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541690 - Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H165 - Quality Control - Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies

1.00
EA
__________________
__________________

Mobile C-arms

POP Begin: 10-01-2026 POP End: 09-30-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541690 - Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H165 - Quality Control - Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies

3.00
EA
__________________
__________________

Digital Radiographic Systems (Digital Diagnost)

POP Begin: 10-01-2026 POP End: 09-30-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541690 - Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H165 - Quality Control - Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies

1.00
EA
__________________
__________________

Mammography Units

POP Begin: 10-01-2026 POP End: 09-30-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541690 - Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H165 - Quality Control - Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies

1.00
EA
__________________
__________________

Mobile Radiographic Units (Carestream)

POP Begin: 10-01-2026 POP End: 09-30-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541690 - Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H165 - Quality Control - Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies

4.00
EA
__________________
__________________

Radiation Safety Officer (RSO)

POP Begin: 10-01-2026 POP End: 09-30-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541690 - Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H165 - Quality Control - Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies

1.00
EA
__________________
__________________

Mobile Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) 3.0 T

POP Begin: 10-01-2026 POP End: 09-30-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541690 - Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H165 - Quality Control - Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies

1.00
EA
__________________
__________________

Optional: Protocol Review

POP Begin: 10-01-2026 POP End: 09-30-2027

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H165 - Quality Control - Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies

1.00
EA
__________________
__________________

Optional: Mammography Units

POP Begin: 10-01-2026 POP End: 09-30-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541690 - Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H165 - Quality Control - Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies

1.00
EA
__________________
__________________

Optional: Digital Radiographic Systems

POP Begin: 10-01-2026 POP End: 09-30-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541690 - Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H165 - Quality Control - Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies

1.00
EA
__________________
__________________

Optional: Digital Radiographic Systems

POP Begin: 10-01-2026 POP End: 09-30-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541690 - Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H165 - Quality Control - Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies

2.00
EA
__________________
__________________

Computed Tomography (CT) Units Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 10-01-2027 POP End: 09-30-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541690 - Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H165 - Quality Control - Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies

1.00
EA
__________________
__________________

Dental Cone Beam/Panoramic

POP Begin: 10-01-2027 POP End: 09-30-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541690 - Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H165 - Quality Control - Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies

12.00
MO
__________________
__________________

Panoramic dental x-ray unit

POP Begin: 10-01-2027 POP End: 09-30-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541690 - Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H165 - Quality Control - Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies

1.00
EA
__________________
__________________

Dental X-ray Units

POP Begin: 10-01-2027 POP End: 09-30-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541690 - Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H165 - Quality Control - Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies

1.00
EA
__________________
__________________

Mobile C-arms

POP Begin: 10-01-2027 POP End: 09-30-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541690 - Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H165 - Quality Control - Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies

3.00
EA
__________________
__________________

Digital Radiographic Systems (Digital Diagnost)

POP Begin: 10-01-2027 POP End: 09-30-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541690 - Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H165 - Quality Control - Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies

1.00
EA
__________________
__________________

Mammography Units

POP Begin: 10-01-2027 POP End: 09-30-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541690 - Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H165 - Quality Control - Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies

1.00
EA
__________________
__________________

Mobile Radiographic Units (Carestream)

POP Begin: 10-01-2027 POP End: 09-30-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541690 - Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H165 - Quality Control - Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies

4.00
EA
__________________
__________________

Radiation Safety Officer (RSO)

POP Begin: 10-01-2027 POP End: 09-30-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541690 - Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H165 - Quality Control - Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies

1.00
EA
__________________
__________________

Mobile Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) 3.0 T

POP Begin: 10-01-2027 POP End: 09-30-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541690 - Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H165 - Quality Control - Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies

1.00
EA
__________________
__________________

Optional: Protocol Review

POP Begin: 10-01-2027 POP End: 09-30-2028

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H165 - Quality Control - Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies

1.00
EA
__________________
__________________

Optional: Mammography Units

POP Begin: 10-01-2027 POP End: 09-30-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541690 - Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H165 - Quality Control - Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies

1.00
EA
__________________
__________________

Optional: Digital Radiographic Systems

POP Begin: 10-01-2027 POP End: 09-30-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541690 - Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H165 - Quality Control - Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies

1.00
EA
__________________
__________________

Optional: Digital Radiographic Systems

POP Begin: 10-01-2027 POP End: 09-30-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541690 - Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H165 - Quality Control - Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies

2.00
EA
__________________
__________________

Computed Tomography (CT) Units Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 10-01-2028 POP End: 09-30-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541690 - Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H165 - Quality Control - Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies

1.00
EA
__________________
__________________

Dental Cone Beam/Panoramic

POP Begin: 10-01-2028 POP End: 09-30-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541690 - Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H165 - Quality Control - Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies

12.00
MO
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Panoramic dental x-ray unit

POP Begin: 10-01-2028 POP End: 09-30-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541690 - Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H165 - Quality Control - Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies

1.00
EA
__________________
__________________

Dental X-ray Units

POP Begin: 10-01-2028 POP End: 09-30-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541690 - Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H165 - Quality Control - Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies

1.00
EA
__________________
__________________

Mobile C-arms

POP Begin: 10-01-2028 POP End: 09-30-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541690 - Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H165 - Quality Control - Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies

3.00
EA
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__________________

Digital Radiographic Systems (Digital Diagnost)

POP Begin: 10-01-2028 POP End: 09-30-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541690 - Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H165 - Quality Control - Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies

1.00
EA
__________________
__________________

Mammography Units

POP Begin: 10-01-2028 POP End: 09-30-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541690 - Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H165 - Quality Control - Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies

1.00
EA
__________________
__________________

Mobile Radiographic Units (Carestream)

POP Begin: 10-01-2028 POP End: 09-30-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541690 - Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H165 - Quality Control - Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies

4.00
EA
__________________
__________________

Radiation Safety Officer (RSO)

POP Begin: 10-01-2028 POP End: 09-30-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541690 - Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H165 - Quality Control - Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies

1.00
EA
__________________
__________________

Mobile Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) 3.0 T

POP Begin: 10-01-2028 POP End: 09-30-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541690 - Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H165 - Quality Control - Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies

1.00
EA
__________________
__________________

Optional: Protocol Review

POP Begin: 10-01-2028 POP End: 09-30-2029

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H165 - Quality Control - Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies

1.00
EA
__________________
__________________

Optional: Mammography Units

POP Begin: 10-01-2028 POP End: 09-30-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541690 - Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H165 - Quality Control - Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies

1.00
EA
__________________
__________________

Optional: Digital Radiographic Systems

POP Begin: 10-01-2028 POP End: 09-30-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541690 - Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H165 - Quality Control - Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies

1.00
EA
__________________
__________________

Optional: Digital Radiographic Systems

POP Begin: 10-01-2028 POP End: 09-30-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541690 - Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H165 - Quality Control - Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies

GRAND TOTAL
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Summary:

Period of Performance
Monthly Price
Yearly Total Amount
Base Year – 10/1/2024 – 9/30/2025
$
$
Option Year 1 –10/1/2025 – 9/30/2026
$
$
Option Year 2 – 10/1/2026 – 9/30/2027
$
$
Option Year 3 – 10/1/2027 – 9/30/2028
$
$
Option Year 4 – 10/1/2028 – 9/30/2029
$
$
Aggregate Amount
$
$

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B.3 STATEMENT OF WORK

Diagnostic Medical Physicist Services Veteran Administration Pacific Islands Health Care System (VAPIHCS) The Contractor shall furnish all labor, material, supplies, equipment, and qualified personnel to provide on-site diagnostic medical physics support or services for Veteran Administration Pacific Islands Health Care System (VAPIHCS), under the terms and conditions stated herein.

The Contractor shall comply with radiation protection standards in 29 CFR 1910.1096 and immediately report any unsafe conditions with the potential to adversely impact the facility radiation workers or patients to the Radiation Safety Committee Chair.

Period of Performance:

Base Year: October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025 Option Year 1: October 1, 2025 - September 30, 2026 Option Year 2: October 1, 20226 - September 30, 2027 Option Year 3: October 1, 2027 - September 30, 2028 Option Year 4: October 1, 2028 - September 30, 2029

Locations:

· VA Pacific Islands Health Care System (VAPIHCS) Radiology Service located at 459 Patterson Rd, Honolulu, Hawaii 96819-1522 Tel: 808-433-7629

· VA Pacific Islands Health Care System (VAPIHCS) Radiology Service located at 91-1051 Franklin D Roosevelt Ave, Kapolei, HI 96707

Technical Point of Contact: Deborah Magnani, (808)222-6860 or Deborah.Magnani@va.gov Alternate Technical Point of Contact: Wendell Woo (808)433-7624 or Wendell.Woo@va.gov

General Requirements

1. Performance All work shall be performed by a qualified diagnostic medical physicist. A qualified diagnostic medical physicist is a person who is certified by the American Board of Radiology, American Board of Medical Physics, the Canadian College of Physicists in Medicine, or has state licensure.

2. Services to be Performed

a. The qualified diagnostic medical physicist shall perform inspections on all imaging equipment in the attached equipment list to ensure compliance with the current American College of Radiology (ACR) and Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) requirements. Any deficiencies or non-conformances discovered during the inspection shall be verbally communicated to the service supervisor on site prior to the qualified diagnostic medical physicist leaving the facility. Deficiencies or non-conformances which represent unsafe conditions with the potential to adversely impact the facility radiation workers or patients shall be reported to the Service Chief immediately upon discovery. A written report of the results shall be provided to the service supervisor and Administrative Officer within ten (10) working days after completion of the inspection. All imaging equipment shall be inspected at least annually, not to exceed 14 months.

b. The qualified diagnostic medical physicist shall perform acceptance testing of all new or relocated imaging equipment prior to first clinical use. This testing will be performed at additional cost. The acceptance testing shall comply with ACR or MQSA requirements. Any deficiencies or non-conformances discovered during the inspection shall be verbally communicated to the service supervisor on site prior to the qualified diagnostic medical physicist leaving the facility. Deficiencies or non-conformances which represent unsafe conditions with the potential to adversely impact the facility radiation workers or patients shall be reported to the Service Chief immediately upon discovery. A written report of the results shall be provided to the service supervisor and Administrative Officer within ten (10) working days after completion of the inspection.

c. The qualified diagnostic medical physicist shall perform a full inspection of imaging equipment after repairs or modifications that may affect the radiation output or image quality. The inspection shall be completed within five (5) working days after the facility contacts the contractor. These inspections will be performed at additional cost. Any deficiencies or non-conformances discovered during the inspection shall be verbally communicated to the service supervisor or Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) prior to the qualified diagnostic medical physicist leaving the facility. Deficiencies or non-conformances which represent unsafe conditions with the potential to adversely impact the facility radiation workers or patients shall be reported to the RSO immediately upon discovery. A written report of the results shall be provided to the service supervisor and Administrative Officer within ten (10) working days after performing the inspection.

d. The qualified diagnostic medical physicist shall provide telephone consultation as needed.

e. The qualified diagnostic medical physicist shall review Computed Tomography (CT) protocol optimization at least annually.

f. The qualified diagnostic medical physicist shall provide shielding design calculations for each new, replaced, or relocated x-ray imaging system. These calculations will be performed at additional cost. The calculations for each shall comply with the National Council for Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP) Report No. 147, and, for dental units, NCRP Report No. 145, and shall be documented in a written report which includes a diagram showing adjacent areas. The qualified diagnostic medical physicist shall perform a shielding survey to verify the structural shielding was installed per the shielding design report and complies with the design goals. A written report of the shielding survey shall be provided to the service supervisor and Administrative Officer within twenty (20) working days after the shielding survey has been completed.

g. The qualified diagnostic medical physicist shall assist in the development of a comprehensive technical quality assurance (QA) to applicable programs (e.g., technique charts, repeat/reject analysis monitoring, monitoring of exposure indices to radiographic image receptors, QA program for display monitors, QA for CT), which complies with ACR recommendations, for all modalities. The qualified diagnostic medical physicist shall review at least annually the QA program. A written report of the results shall be provided to the service supervisor and Administrative Officer within twenty (20) working days after performing of the inspection.

h. The qualified diagnostic medical physicist shall perform a follow-up inspection to verify compliance of any necessary corrective action performed to correct deficiencies found. These inspections will be performed upon request from the facility and will be performed at additional cost.

i. The C&A requirements do not apply, and that a Security Accreditation Package is not required.

3. Equipment Inspections The Contractor shall conduct equipment inspections or quality control surveys of the imaging equipment listed below. The Contractor shall ensure the imaging equipment’s compliance with applicable Federal regulations and ACR recommendations, and shall include, but not be limited to, monitoring the following basic performance characteristics.

A. Radiographic Equipment

Physics inspections of radiographic equipment shall comply with the ACR Technical Standard for Diagnostic Medical Physics Performance Monitoring of Radiographic and Fluoroscopic Equipment. The performance of each radiographic unit must be evaluated at least annually. This evaluation should include, but not be limited to, the following tests (as applicable).

(1) Integrity of unit assembly.

(2) Collimation and radiation beam alignment.

(3) Automatic exposure control system performance.

(4) Image artifacts.

(5) Kilovoltage peak (kVp) accuracy and reproducibility.

(6) Linearity of exposure versus milliamperage (mA or mAs).

(7) Exposure reproducibility.

(8) Timer accuracy.

(9) Beam quality assessment (half-value layer).

(10) Equipment radiation safety functions.

(11) Patient dose monitoring system calibration.

(12) Video and digital monitor performance.

(13) Digital image receptor performance.

B. Digital Radiography (DR)

Physics inspections of DR equipment shall comply with the American Association of Physicist in Medicine (AAPM) Report Number 93, Acceptance Testing and Quality Control of Photostimulable Storage Phosphor Imaging Systems. The performance of DR must be evaluated at least annually. This evaluation should include, but not be limited to, the following tests (as applicable).

(1) Component and Imaging Plate Physical Inspection and Inventory.

(2) Imaging Plate Dark Noise and Uniformity.

(3) Exposure Indicator Calibration.

(4) Linearity and Auto-ranging Response.

(5) Laser Beam Function.

(6) Limiting Resolution and Resolution Uniformity.

(7) Noise and Low-Contrast Resolution.

(8) Spatial Accuracy.

(9) Erasure Thoroughness.

(10) Aliasing/Grid Response.

(11) Internet Protocol (IP) Throughput.

(12) Positioning and Collimation Errors.

C. CT Scanners

The physics inspection shall conform to the 2012 ACR Computed Tomography Quality Control Manual. The performance of each CT scanner shall be evaluated at least annually. This evaluation should include, but not be limited to, the following tests (as applicable).

(1) Review of Clinical Protocols.

(2) Scout Prescription and Alignment Light Accuracy.

(3) Image Thickness – Axial Mode.

(4) Table Travel Accuracy.

(5) Radiation Beam Width.

(6) Low-Contrast Performance.

(7) Spatial Resolution.

(8) CT Number Accuracy.

(9) Artifact Evaluation.

(10) CT Number Uniformity.

(11) Dosimetry (the scanner displayed Computed Tomography Dose Index (CTDI)vol values must be within +/- 20% of the measured CTDIvol values).

(12) Gray Level Performance of CT Acquisition Display Monitors.

D. Dental

The physics inspection shall conform to the Conference of Radiation Control Program Directors (CRCPD), Quality Control Recommendations for Diagnostic Radiography Volume 1 Dental Facilities July 2001. The performance of dental x-ray inspections shall be annually or every 2 years. This evaluation should include, but not be limited to, the following tests (as applicable).

(1) Collimation.

(2) Beam quality (half value layer).

(3) Timer Accuracy and Reproducibility.

(4) kVp Accuracy and Reproducibility.

(5) mA or mAs Linearity.

(6) Exposure Reproducibility.

(7) Entrance Skin Exposure Evaluation.

(8) Technique Chart Evaluation.

(9) Image uniformity (artifact evaluation).

E. Mammography

The qualified diagnostic medical physicist inspecting mammography equipment must meet the qualifications outlined in the MQSA and shall provide the facility with up-to-date documentation demonstrating the qualified diagnostic medical physicist is MQSA qualified. Inspections of mammography equipment must comply with the latest requirements posted on the ACR Web site for the manufacturer of the digital mammography unit being inspected. Inspection items may include:

(1) Mammographic Unit Assembly Evaluation.

(2) Collimation assessment.

(3) Artifact evaluation.

(4) kVp accuracy and reproducibility.

(5) Beam quality assessment – Half-value layer (HVL) measurements.

(6) Evaluation of system resolution.

(7) Automatic Exposure Control (AEC) function performance.

(8) Breast entrance exposure, AEC reproducibility, and average glandular dose.

(9) Radiation output rate.

(10) Phantom image quality evaluation.

(11) Signal–to–noise ratio and contrast–to noise ratio measurements.

(12) View box luminance and room illuminance.

(13) Review Workstation (RWS) tests.

(14) Technologist’s QC program

F. Display Monitors

The physics inspection shall conform to the AAPM On-line Report No. 03, Assessment of Display Perform for Medical Imaging Systems. The performance of each display monitor shall be evaluated initially, acceptance testing, and at least annually thereafter. This evaluation should include, but not be limited to, the following tests (as applicable).

Acceptance testing (Table 7 from AAPM On-line Report No. 03)

(a) Geometric distortions

(b) Reflection

(c) Luminance response

(d) Luminance dependencies

(e) Resolution

(f) Noise

(g) Veiling glare

(h) Chromaticity

Annual testing (Table 8c from AAPM On-line Report No. 03)

(a) Geometric distortions

(b) Reflection

(c) Luminance response

(d) Luminance dependencies

(e) Resolution

(f) Noise

(g) Veiling glare

(h) Chromaticity

G. Radiation Safety Training Radiation Safety Training will be provided to VA PIHCS Radiology and Dental personnel annually and as needed. Training materials will be provided by the physicist at no additional charge. On-site training sessions will be provided at additional charge.

List of Equipment covered:

A. Three (3) Digital Radiography systems B. Two (2) Computed Tomography systems C. One (1) Mammography system D. One (1) Reading Station E. Twelve (12) Intraoral dental x-ray units F. One (1) Panoramic dental x-ray unit G. One (1) Dental Cone Beam/ Panoramic H. One (1) Mobile C-arm I. One (1) Mobile Radiographic Units J. One (1) Mobile Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) 1.5 T K. RSO Services - Half day Visits (4 Times per Year)

December 19, 2016

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.

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