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INFORMATION CALL:

STANDARD FORM 1449

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

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

36C261-26-AP-2380

640-26-1-5046-0041

36C26126Q0508 04-02-2026

Derek Brown 650-849-1904 04-17-2026

14:00 PDT

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 21

X 100

X

561621

$25 Million

N/A

See Statement of Work

FMS-VA-2(101) Financial Services Center

PO Box 149971 Austin TX 78714-9971

See CONTINUATION Page

This is a 100% Small Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside.

Mental Health Over Door Alarm System and Installation

Estimated Period of Performance:

Base Year: 5/1/2026 - 9/30/2026

Please pay particular attention to Addendum to FAR 52.212-1 and 52.212-2 for submission instructions and requirements.

POC:

Derek Brown (CS) - derek.brown7@va.gov Mohammed Hussain (CO) - Mohammed.Hussain2@va.gov

See CONTINUATION Page

X 1

Mohammed Hussain Contracting Officer

36C26126Q0508

Table of Contents

SECTION A

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

AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

B.2 DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

B.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

B.4 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

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

AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2023) (DEVIATION OCT 2025)

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

C.3 SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

C.4 52.219-14 LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)

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

(DEVIATION)

C.6 52.252-6 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN CLAUSES (NOV 2020)

C.7 VAAR 852.204-72 PERSONNEL VETTING AND CREDENTIALING (MAR 2026)

(DEVIATION)

C.8 VAAR 852.219-73 VA NOTICE OF TOTAL SET-ASIDE FOR CERTIFIED

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

(DEVIATION)

C.9 VAAR 852.219-76 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SUPPLIES AND PRODUCTS (DEVIATION)

(JAN 2023)

C.11 VAAR 852.242-71 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER (OCT 2020) . 43

SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS

SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

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

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (SEP 2023) (DEVIATION OCT 2025)

E.2 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB

1998)

E.3 52.225-2 BUY AMERICAN CERTIFICATE (OCT 2022)

E.4 52.219-1 SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REPRESENTATIONS (NOV 2025)

(DEVIATION)

E.5 52.225-4 BUY AMERICAN—FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS—ISRAELI TRADE ACT

CERTIFICATE (DEVIATION) (NOV 2025)

E.6 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

E.7 52.252-5 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN PROVISIONS (NOV 2020)

E.8 52.212-2 EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL

SERVICES (NOV 2021)(DEVIATION OCT 2025)

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

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

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

[] 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party

3. INVOICES: Invoices shall be submitted in arrears:

a. Quarterly []

b. Semi-Annually []

c. Other [X] Upon Contractor Installation and Final Inspection by Gov't

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.

Tungsten Network www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp

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

AMENDMENT NO DATE

B.2 DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

VA Palo Alto Health Care System (VAPAHCS) Mental Health Over-Door Alarm System

1. GENERAL SCOPE

The Contractor shall provide and install a complete door detection and notification system to alert caregivers of potential self-harm when a door is used as a ligature point in Building 520, VA Palo Alto Health Care System (VAPAHCS), 3801 Miranda Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94304. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, transportation, supervision, and services necessary to deliver, install, test, and train VA staff on the system during normal business hours.

2. PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

2.1 Project Location and Hours

- Project site: VAPAHCS, Building 520, 3801 Miranda Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94304.

- Normal duty hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding Federal holidays

- Recognized Federal holidays include New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Juneteenth National Independence Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. If a holiday falls on Sunday, it is observed on Monday.

2.2 System Description

The Contractor shall provide Door Controls USA Inc. Top Door Alarm, model TDA004, or equal, including all components required for a fully functional system integrated with existing VA infrastructure. The system shall include, at a minimum, top-of-door detection devices, control panels, display panels at each nurses station, strobes/lights, horns/alarms, low-voltage cabling and conduit as required, and local keyed reset switches compatible with VAPAHCS standards.

2.3 Door Openings and Quantities

The Contractor shall provide all equipment, installation, and commissioning for the following openings in Building 520:

- Replacement systems for 20 existing openings in Rooms: B145, B143, B141, B137, B136, B135, B134, B133, B132, B131, B129, B127, B126, B125, B123, B122, B121, B117-1, B117-2, and B111.

- New systems for 13 openings in Rooms: B170A, B170B, two doors at B160, B154, B152, B148, B147, B141-Ante, B140, B128, B120, and B115.

- Replacement systems for 20 existing openings in Rooms: C145, C143, C141, C137, C136, C135, C134, C133, C132, C131, C129, C127, C126, C125, C123, C122, C121, C117-1, C117- 2, and C111.

- New systems for 13 openings in Rooms: C170A, C170B, two doors at C160, C154, C152, C148, C147, C141-Ante, C140, C128, C120, and C115.

3. PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS

3.1 General

- All equipment shall be new, current production, and free from defects and damage at the time of delivery and installation.

- All finished surfaces shall be free of scratches, marks, dents, or blemishes and shall not exhibit flaking, cracking, loss of adhesion, or staining under normal use.

3.2 Performance and Integration

- Equipment shall be installed and configured in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and VA standards.

- The system shall fully integrate with existing nurse station controls and VA alarm/notification protocols, as applicable.

4. INSTALLATION AND SERVICES

4.1 Installation Scope

The Contractor shall:

- Deliver, assemble, and install all door detection and notification system components listed in this PWS and in Attachments A and B.

- Replace and install all photoelectric top door detection devices, strobes, horns, control stations, monitoring stations, local keyed reset switches, junction boxes, required conduit, and electrical connections.

- Perform all work in an occupied inpatient Mental Health Unit in a manner that maintains patient safety and minimizes disruption to operations.

4.2 Site Verification and Coordination

The Contractor shall:

- Conduct pre-installation site walks and field verification to confirm existing conditions, equipment locations, and required materials prior to installation.

- Verify that installation locations are ready to receive equipment and that required utilities are available; report discrepancies to the VA Point of Contact (POC) prior to proceeding.

- Coordinate utility shutdowns, as required, with the VA in accordance with VA SOP 138-24-14 and provide required Method of Procedure (MOP) documents.

- Coordinate delivery and installation dates with the VA Point of Contact (POC) and ensure that installation occurs no later than 30 days after receipt of equipment, unless otherwise approved by the CO.

4.3 Protection of Property

The Contractor shall:

- Protect all building elements (e.g., floors, doors, elevators, walls) and adjacent furnishings, fixtures, and equipment from damage during delivery and installation.

- Provide protective coverings as needed along travel paths from the loading dock to the project site.

- Repair or replace, at no additional cost to the Government, any damage to Government property caused by Contractor operations, using materials of like kind and quality.

4.4 Safety and Infection Control

The Contractor shall:

- Comply with all VAPAHCS campus regulations, lockout/tagout procedures, security and safety requirements, and hours of operation.

- Comply with VAPAHCS Infection Control requirements, utility shutdown procedures per VA SOP 138-24-14, and all patient safety and security protocols applicable to work in an occupied inpatient Mental Health facility.

- Provide site-specific safety training/orientation for Contractor staff, as required by VA.

4.5 Debris and Waste Removal

The Contractor shall:

- Remove and properly dispose of all waste, packing materials, and debris generated by delivery, installation, and assembly, off VA property, in accordance with applicable statutes and regulations.

- Ensure that work areas are clean, dust free, and ready for use at the end of each workday, including sweeping/vacuuming floors.

5. PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND PERSONNEL

5.1 Project Manager

- The Contractor shall appoint a Project Manager (PM) as the primary point of contact for all contract-related matters.

- The PM shall attend a pre-installation meeting with the VA POC at least ten (10) business days prior to installation start.

- The PM shall be on site, or designate a qualified lead, to coordinate and oversee delivery, installation, and testing activities.

- The PM shall conduct a final walkthrough with the VA POC to verify completion of all work and punch list items prior to final acceptance.

5.2 Contractor Personnel and Access

- All Contractor personnel, including temporary staff and installers, shall obtain required VA access clearances prior to starting work and shall wear Contractor-issued identification and VA visitor badges at all times while on VA property.

- The Contractor shall provide proof of insurance upon VA request.

6. TRAINING, WARRANTY, AND DOCUMENTATION

6.1 Training

- The Contractor shall provide on-site training to VA clinical and facilities staff on operation, basic maintenance, and troubleshooting of the door detection and notification system.

- Training shall be provided during normal duty hours and shall include manufacturer quick reference materials and user guides.

6.2 Warranty

- The Contractor shall provide the standard manufacturer’s material warranty and a minimum one-year warranty on installation workmanship from the date of final acceptance.

- During the warranty period, the Contractor shall correct, at no additional cost to the Government, any defects in materials or workmanship.

6.3 Documentation

- The Contractor shall provide operation and maintenance manuals, as-built drawings for installed systems (showing device and control locations), and warranty documentation to the VA POC/COR at project completion.

7. DELIVERY, RECEIPT, AND STORAGE

7.1 Delivery

- The Contractor shall notify the VA POC a minimum of 72 business hours in advance of scheduled deliveries.

- The Contractor shall not deliver items before the agreed delivery date and shall ensure the delivery driver has copies of the delivery order.

7.2 Receipt and Inspection

- The Contractor shall verify and inspect all equipment and parts at the off-site storage facility (if used) and upon arrival at the VA site. Any damage, overage, or shortage shall be reported to the VA POC.

- Damaged items shall be stored in a location designated by the VA POC and repaired or replaced by the Contractor.

8. QUALITY CONTROL

The Contractor shall implement quality controls to ensure:

- All work complies with the manufacturer’s installation instructions, VA standards, and this

PWS.

- All components are installed correctly, clean, and ready for use at the completion of work.

- A final inspection and functional testing of all alarm devices, controls, and notification components is performed in the presence of the VA POC/COR, with deficiencies corrected prior to final acceptance.

9. SALIENTS CHARACTERISTICS

- Top Door Presence Detection - Photoelectric beams installed on the door frame header and top door face

- Strobe or fixed light at each hallway doorsite;

- Hallway horn

- Visual and audible room display panel located in the nurse’s station.

- Capacity – customized design provides coverage for up to 72 doors per control panel.

- Self-Monitoring – built-in features allow the system to continuously verify circuit and power supply integrity.

- Event Logging – records time stamped history that are downloadable for 365 days.

- Touch Screen Remote Display – capable of supporting multiple nurse stations to interface with one master control panel.

- By-Pass Options – allows a facility to by-pass a single room or group of rooms and continue to maintain system-wide integrity.

- Silent Test Option – allows the facility to test the system without disturbing patients.

- Local Keyed Reset Switch

- Positioned in the wall beside the door jamb.

- Cylinder is keyed by customer for added security

- System deactivation and reactivation occur simultaneously.

10. ATTACHMENTS

- Attachment A: Installation/Replacement locations of door detection and notification system.

- Attachment B: Current conditions and locations of existing door detection and notification system.

B.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

ITEM

NUMBER

DESCRIPTION OF

SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

20.00 EA __________________ __________________

Top Door Alarm System Replacement TDA004 equipment, parts, supplies, material, installation, and commissioning (Complete top door detection system, replacement control panel, display panel at each nurses station, strobes/lights, horns, alarms, low voltage cabling/conduit as required, local Keyed Reset Switch compatible to VAPAHCS standard). Palo Alto Building 520 Rooms: B145, B143, B141, B137, B136, B135, B134, B133, B132, B131, B129, B127, B126, B125, B123, B122, B121, B117-1, B117-2, and B111.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 05-01-2026 POP End: 09-30-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561621 - Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6350 - Miscellaneous Alarm, Signal, and Security Detection Systems

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): N/A

MUST complete the following IF “EQUAL” product

Manufacturer Part No.:_____________________________________

OEM

Name:______________________________________________ Country of Origin:__________________________________________

13.00 EA __________________ __________________

Top Door Alarm System New Installation TDA004 equipment, parts, supplies, material, installation, and commissioning (Complete top door detection system, control panel, display panel at each nurses station, strobes/lights, horns, alarms, low voltage cabling/conduit as required, local Keyed Reset Switch compatible to VAPAHCS standard). Palo Alto Building 520 Rooms: Palo Alto Building 520 Rooms: B170A, B170B, 2 Doors B160, B154, B152, B148, B147, B141-Ante, B140, B128, B120, B115 Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 05-01-2026 POP End: 09-30-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561621 - Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6350 - Miscellaneous Alarm, Signal, and Security Detection Systems

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): N/A

MUST complete the following IF “EQUAL” product

Manufacturer Part No.:_____________________________________

OEM

Name:______________________________________________

20.00 EA __________________ __________________

Top Door Alarm System Replacement TDA004 equipment, parts, supplies, material, installation, and commissioning (Complete top door detection system, replacement control panel, display panel at each nurses station, strobes/lights, horns, alarms, low voltage cabling/conduit as required, local Keyed Reset Switch compatible to VAPAHCS standard). Palo Alto Building 520 Rooms: C145, C143, C141, C137, C136, C135, C134, C133, C132, C131, C129, C127, C126, C125, C123, C122, C121, C117-1, C117-2, C111.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 05-01-2026 POP End: 09-30-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561621 - Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6350 - Miscellaneous Alarm, Signal, and Security Detection Systems

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): N/A

MUST complete the following IF “EQUAL” product

Manufacturer Part No.:_____________________________________

OEM

Name:______________________________________________

13.00 EA __________________ __________________

Top Door Alarm System New Installation TDA004 equipment, parts, supplies, material, installation, and commissioning (Complete top door detection system, control panel, display panel at each nurses station, strobes/lights, horns, alarms, low voltage cabling/conduit as required, local Keyed Reset Switch compatible to VAPAHCS standard). Palo Alto Building 520 Rooms: C170A, C170B, 2 Doors C160, C154, C152, C148, C147, C141-Ante, C140, C128, C120, C115.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 05-01-2026 POP End: 09-30-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561621 - Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6350 - Miscellaneous Alarm, Signal, and Security Detection Systems

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): N/A

MUST complete the following IF “EQUAL” product

Manufacturer Part No.:_____________________________________

OEM

Name:______________________________________________

1.00 EA __________________ __________________

Total shipping and Handling

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 05-01-2026 POP End: 09-30-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561621 - Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6350 - Miscellaneous Alarm, Signal, and Security Detection Systems

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): N/A

GRAND TOTAL __________________

B.4 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

ITEM

NUMBER SHIPPING INFORMATION QUANTITY

DELIVERY

DATE

0001-

SHIP TO: VA Palo Alto Health Care System 3801 Miranda Avenue Palo Alto, CA 94304

ALL 5/1/2026 -

9/30/2026

MARK FOR:

FOB: DESTINATION

0005 SHIP TO: VA Palo Alto Health Care System 3801 Miranda Avenue Palo Alto, CA 94304

1.00 5/1/2026 - 9/30/2026

MARK FOR:

FOB: DESTINATION

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

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

PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2023) (DEVIATION OCT

2025)

(a) Definitions. The clause at Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.202-1, Definitions, is incorporated by reference.

(b) 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.

(c) 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.

(d) Changes. Changes in the terms and conditions of this contract may be made only by written agreement of the parties.

(e) 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 FAR 52.233-1, Disputes, which is incorporated in this contract by reference. The Contractor shall proceed diligently with performance of this contract, pending final resolution of any dispute arising under the contract.

(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. Examples of occurrences include 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. When an excusable delay occurs, the Contractor shall—

(1) Notify the Contracting Officer in writing as soon as possible;

(2) Remedy the delay as quickly as possible; and

(3) Notify the Contracting Officer when the occurrence is over.

(g) Invoice. The Government will handle invoices according to the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C. 3903) and 5 CFR part 1315. The Contractor shall submit invoices to the address designated in the contract to receive invoices. An invoice must include the information required by 5 CFR part 1315.9(b).

(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) 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 that appears on the payment check or the specified payment date if an electronic funds transfer payment is made.

(4) 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;

(D) Contractor point of contact; and

(ii) Provide a copy of the remittance and supporting documentation to the Contracting Officer.

(5) 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 FAR part 33 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 FAR part 32).

(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 termination for cause.

(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 for interest credits prescribed in FAR part 32 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 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. The Government will send a cure notice to the Contractor, unless the reason for the termination is late delivery. 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 under this contract 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) 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; 40 U.S.C. chapter 37, Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards; 41 U.S.C.

chapter 87, Kickbacks; 49 U.S.C. 40118, Government-financed air transportation; and 41 U.S.C.

chapter 21 relating to procurement integrity.

(r) 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 Disputes, Payments, Invoice, Compliance with Laws Unique to Government Contracts, and Unauthorized Obligations paragraphs of this clause;

(3) Other contract clauses incorporated in the solicitation or contract;

(4) Addenda to this solicitation or contract;

(5) Solicitation provisions incorporated in the solicitation;

(6) Other paragraphs of this clause;

(7) Other documents, exhibits, and attachments; and

(8) The specification.

(s) Unauthorized obligations.

(1) Except as stated in paragraph (s)(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 (s)(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.

(t) Comptroller General examination of record. This paragraph applies if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid procedures and is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold on the date of award of this contract.

(1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor’s directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract.

(2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices, at all reasonable times, the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR part 4, longer period required by statute, or periods specified in other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved.

(3) As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and regardless of form. This clause does not require the Contractor to create or maintain any record that the Contractor does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law.

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

(End of Clause)

ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL

PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

Clauses that are incorporated by reference (by Citation Number, Title, and Date), have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available.

The following clauses are incorporated into 52.212-4 as an addendum to this contract:

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

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

https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52 https://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/

(End of Clause)

FAR

Number

Title Date

52.203-6 RESTRICTIONS ON SUBCONTRACTOR SALES TO THE

GOVERNMENT ALTERNATE I (NOV 2021)

JUN 2020

52.203-17 CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS NOV 2023

52.203-19 PROHIBITION ON REQUIRING CERTAIN INTERNAL

CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS OR STATEMENTS

JAN 2017

52.204-9 PERSONAL IDENTITY VERIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR

PERSONNEL

JAN 2011

52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT—MAINTENANCE

(DEVIATION)

NOV 2025

52.209-6 PROTECTING THE GOVERNMENT'S INTEREST WHEN

SUBCONTRACTING WITH CONTRACTORS DEBARRED,

SUSPENDED, PROPOSED FOR DEBARMENT, OR

JAN 2025

VOLUNTARILY EXCLUDED

52.209-9 UPDATES OF PUBLICLY AVAILABLE INFORMATION

REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS

OCT 2018

52.209-10 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH INVERTED

DOMESTIC CORPORATIONS

NOV 2015

52.219-8 UTILIZATION OF SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS

(DEVIATION)

NOV 2025

52.219-28 POSTAWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

REREPRESENTATION (DEVIATION)

NOV 2025

52.219-33 NONMANUFACTURER RULE (DEVIATION) NOV 2025

52.222-3 CONVICT LABOR (DEVIATION) NOV 2025

52.222-19 CHILD LABOR—COOPERATION WITH AUTHORITIES

AND REMEDIES (DEVIATION)

NOV 2025

52.222-35 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR VETERANS (DEVIATION) NOV 2025

52.222-36 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR WORKERS WITH

DISABILITIES (DEVIATION)

NOV 2025

52.222-37 EMPLOYMENT REPORTS ON VETERANS (DEVIATION) NOV 2025

52.222-40 NOTIFICATION OF EMPLOYEE RIGHTS UNDER THE

NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS ACT (DEVIATION)

NOV 2025

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

52.222-51 EXEMPTION FROM APPLICATION OF THE SERVICE

CONTRACT LABOR STANDARDS TO CONTRACTS FOR

MAINTENANCE, CALIBRATION, OR REPAIR OF CERTAIN

EQUIPMENT —REQUIREMENTS (DEVIATION)

NOV 2025

52.222-54 EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION (DEVIATION) NOV 2025

52.223-5 POLLUTION PREVENTION AND RIGHT-TO-KNOW

INFORMATION

MAY 2024

52.223-23 SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTS (DEVIATION) NOV 2025

52.225-1 BUY AMERICAN—SUPPLIES (DEVIATION) NOV 2025

52.225-3 BUY AMERICAN—FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS—ISRAELI

TRADE ACT (DEVIATION)

NOV 2025

52.226-8 ENCOURAGING CONTRACTOR POLICIES TO BAN TEXT

MESSAGING WHILE DRIVING

MAY 2024

52.228-5 INSURANCE—WORK ON A GOVERNMENT

INSTALLATION

JAN 1997

52.229-3 FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL TAXES (DEVIATION) SEP 2025

52.229-12 TAX ON CERTAIN FOREIGN PROCUREMENTS FEB 2021

52.232-33 PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER—

SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT

OCT 2018

52.232-40 PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL

BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS

MAR 2023

52.233-3 PROTEST AFTER AWARD AUG 1996

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

52.244-

6DEV

SUBCONTRACTS FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES

OCT 2025

852.203-70 COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING MAY 2018

852.204-70 PERSONAL IDENTITY VERIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR

PERSONNEL

MAY 2020

852.211-70 EQUIPMENT OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE

MANUALS

NOV 2018

852.222-71 COMPLIANCE WITH EXECUTIVE ORDER 13899

(DEVIATION) (APR 2025)

APR 2025

852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS NOV 2018

852.246-71 REJECTED GOODS OCT 2018

C.3 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.

(End of Clause)

C.4 52.219-14 LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING (NOV 2025)

(DEVIATION)

(a) This clause does not apply to the unrestricted portion of a partial set-aside.

(b) Definition. Similarly situated entity, as used in this clause, means a first-tier subcontractor, including an independent contractor, that—

(1) Has the same small business program status as that which qualified the prime contractor for the award (e.g., for a small business set-aside contract, any small business concern, without regard to its socioeconomic status); and

(2) Is considered small for the size standard under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code the prime contractor assigned to the subcontract.

(c) Applicability. This clause applies only to—

(1) Contracts that have been set aside for any of the small business concerns identified in 19.000(a)(3);

(2) Part or parts of a multiple-award contract that have been set aside for any of the small business concerns identified in 19.000(a)(3);

(3) Contracts that have been awarded on a sole-source basis in accordance with sections 19.105, 19.106, 19.107, and 19.108;

(4) Orders expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold and that are set aside for small business concerns under multiple-award contracts, as described in 8.4 and 16.5;

(5) Orders, regardless of dollar value, that are set aside in accordance with sections 19.105, 19.106, 19.107, and 19.108 under multiple-award contracts, as described in 8.4 and 16.5; and

(6) Contracts using the HUBZone price evaluation preference to award to a HUBZone small business concern unless the concern waived the evaluation preference.

(d) Independent contractors. An independent contractor shall be considered a subcontractor.

(e) By submission of an offer and execution of a contract, the Contractor agrees that in performance of a contract assigned a North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for—

(1) Services (except construction), it will not pay more than 50 percent of the amount paid by the Government for contract performance to subcontractors that are not similarly situated entities. Any work that a similarly situated entity further subcontracts will count towards the prime contractor’s 50 percent subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. When a contract includes both services and supplies, the 50 percent limitation shall apply only to the service portion of the contract;

(2) Supplies (other than procurement from a nonmanufacturer of such supplies), it will not pay more than 50 percent of the amount paid by the Government for contract performance, excluding the cost of materials, to subcontractors that are not similarly situated entities. Any work that a similarly situated entity further subcontracts will count towards the prime contractor’s 50 percent subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. When a contract includes both supplies and services, the 50 percent limitation shall apply only to the supply portion of the contract;

(3) General construction, it will not pay more than 85 percent of the amount paid by the Government for contract performance, excluding the cost of materials, to subcontractors that are not similarly situated entities. Any work that a similarly situated entity further subcontracts will count towards the prime contractor’s 85 percent subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded; or

(4) Construction by special trade contractors, it will not pay more than 75 percent of the amount paid by the Government for contract performance, excluding the cost of materials, to subcontractors that are not similarly situated entities. Any work that a similarly situated entity further subcontracts will count towards the prime contractor’s 75 percent subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded.

(f) The Contractor shall comply with the limitations on subcontracting as follows:

(1) For contracts, in accordance with paragraphs (c)(1), (2), (3) and (6) of this clause—

[X] By the end of the base term of the contract and then by the end of each subsequent option period; or

[] By the end of the performance period for each order issued under the contract.

(2) For orders, in accordance with paragraphs (c)(4) and (5) of this clause, by the end of the performance period for the order.

(g) A joint venture agrees that, in the performance of the contract, the applicable percentage specified in paragraph (e) of this clause will be performed by the aggregate of the joint venture participants.

(1) In a joint venture comprised of a small business protégé and its mentor approved by the Small Business Administration, the small business protégé shall perform at least 40 percent of the work performed by the joint venture. Work performed by the small business protégé in the joint venture must be more than administrative functions.

(2) In an 8(a) joint venture, the 8(a) participant(s) shall perform at least 40 percent of the work performed by the joint venture. Work performed by the 8(a) participants in the joint venture must be more than administrative functions.

(End of Clause)

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

(DEVIATION)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

https://www.sam.gov

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

Covered telecommunications equipment or services means—

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

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

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

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

Critical technology means—

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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