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

640-27-1-5058-0001

36C26126Q0756 09-28-2026

Cynthia Diezel cynthia.diezel@va.gov 916-923-4567 10-12-2026

10AM PDT

612MCP

Department of Veterans Affairs

Network Contracting Office (NCO) 21

X

238220

$19 Million

N/A

Reference the Performance Work Statement

612MCP

FMS VA-9(101) Financial Services Center

PO Box 149971

Austin TX 78714-9971

See CONTINUATION Page

Contractor to provide Boiler Plant services for VA Palo Alto

Health Care System (VAPAHCS)

Period of Performance: 12/03/2026 - 12/02/2031

Base Year: 12/03/2026 - 12/02/2027

Option Year 1: 12/03/2027 - 12/02/2028

Option Year 2: 12/03/2028 - 12/02/2029

Option Year 3: 12/03/2029 - 11/02/2030

Attachment 1 - WD 2015-5641

Attachment 1 - WD 2015-5623

See CONTINUATION Page

640-3670162-5058-854100-2543 0100C10X3

Cynthia Diezel

Contracting Officer

36C26126Q0756

Table of Contents

SECTION A

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

COMMERCIAL SERVICES

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

B.3 Performance Work Statement

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

C.1 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

C.2 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)

C.3 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000)

C.4 52.222-42 STATEMENT OF EQUIVALENT RATES FOR FEDERAL HIRES (MAY

2014)

C.5 52.222-90 ADDRESSING DEI DISCRIMINATION BY FEDERAL CONTRACTORS

(DEVIATION APR 2026)

C.6 52.237-1 SITE VISIT (APR 1984)

C.7 52.240-91 SECURITY PROHIBITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS (NOV 2025)

(DEVIATION)

C.8 52.252-6 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN CLAUSES (NOV 2020)

C.9 VAAR 852.204-72 PERSONNEL VETTING AND CREDENTIALING (DEVIATION)

(MAR 2026)

C.10 SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS

SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

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

1998)

E.2 52.212-2 EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2025) (DEVIATION)

E.3 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)

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

(DEVIATION)

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

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] Monthly in arrears

4. GOVERNMENT INVOICE ADDRESS: Invoices will be electronically submitted to the Tungsten website at http://www.tungstennetwork.com/uk/en/ Tungsten direct vendor support number is 877-489-

6135 for VA contracts. The VA-FSC pays all associated transaction fees for VA orders. During

Implementation (technical set-up) Tungsten will confirm your Tax Payer ID Number with the VA-FSC.

This process can take up to 5 business days to complete to ensure your invoice is automatically routed to your Certifying Official for approval and payment. In order to successfully submit an invoice to VA-

FSC please review “How to Create an Invoice” within the how to guides. All invoices submitted through Tungsten to the VA-FSC should mirror your current submission of Invoice, with the following items required. Clarification of additional requirements should be confirmed with your Certifying

Official (your CO or buyer). The VA-FSC requires specific information in compliance with the Prompt

Pay Act and Business Requirements. For additional information, please contact:

Tungsten Support

Phone: 1-877-489-6135

Website: http://www.tungsten-network.com/uk/en/

Department of Veterans Affairs Financial Service Center

Phone: 1-877-353-9791 Email: vafscched@va.gov

ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS: The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the

Solicitation numbered and dated as follows:

mailto:vafscched@va.gov

AMENDMENT NO DATE

B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

ITEM

NUMBER

DESCRIPTION OF

SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

3.00 EA __________________ __________________

Annual Pre-Annual Pre-Source test Inspection & Deficiency Report-

PAD

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 12-03-2026 POP End: 12-02-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238220 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air- Conditioning Contractors PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J044 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Furnace, Steam Plant, and Drying Equipment; Nuclear Reactors

Annual Source Testing- 3 x Water Tube Boilers- PAD

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 12-03-2026 POP End: 12-02-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238220 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air- Conditioning Contractors PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J044 - Maintenance, Repair, and

Annual BEI Inspection- PAD

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 12-03-2026 POP End: 12-02-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238220 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air- Conditioning Contractors PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J044 - Maintenance, Repair, and

Annual Pre-Source test Inspection & Deficiency Report- MPD

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 12-03-2026 POP End: 12-02-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238220 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air- Conditioning Contractors PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J044 - Maintenance, Repair, and

Annual Source Testing- 3 x Water Tube Boilers- MPD

Contract Period: Base

POP Begin: 12-03-2026 POP End: 12-02-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238220 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air- Conditioning Contractors PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J044 - Maintenance, Repair, and

Annual BEI Inspection- MPD

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 12-03-2026 POP End: 12-02-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238220 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air- Conditioning Contractors PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J044 - Maintenance, Repair, and

Annual Pre-Source test Inspection & Deficiency Report- LVD

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 12-03-2026 POP End: 12-02-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238220 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air- Conditioning Contractors PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J044 - Maintenance, Repair, and

Annual Source Testing- 3 x Water Tube Boilers- LMD

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 12-03-2026 POP End: 12-02-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238220 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air- Conditioning Contractors PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J044 - Maintenance, Repair, and

Annual BEI Inspection- LVD

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 12-03-2026 POP End: 12-02-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238220 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air- Conditioning Contractors PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J044 - Maintenance, Repair, and

25.00 EA __________________ __________________

Emergency service calls Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 12-03-2026 POP End: 12-02-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238220 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air- Conditioning Contractors PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J044 - Maintenance, Repair, and

400.00 HR __________________ __________________

Maintenance & Repair Fully burdened labor hours

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 12-03-2026 POP End: 12-02-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238220 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air- Conditioning Contractors PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J044 - Maintenance, Repair, and

PAD

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 12-03-2027 POP End: 12-02-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238220 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air- Conditioning Contractors PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J044 - Maintenance, Repair, and

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 12-03-2027 POP End: 12-02-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238220 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air- Conditioning Contractors PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J044 - Maintenance, Repair, and

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 12-03-2027 POP End: 12-02-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238220 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air- Conditioning Contractors PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J044 - Maintenance, Repair, and

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 12-03-2027 POP End: 12-02-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238220 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air- Conditioning Contractors PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J044 - Maintenance, Repair, and

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 12-03-2027 POP End: 12-02-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238220 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air- Conditioning Contractors PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J044 - Maintenance, Repair, and

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 12-03-2027 POP End: 12-02-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238220 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air- Conditioning Contractors PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J044 - Maintenance, Repair, and

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 12-03-2027 POP End: 12-02-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238220 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air- Conditioning Contractors PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J044 - Maintenance, Repair, and

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 12-03-2027 POP End: 12-02-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238220 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air- Conditioning Contractors

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J044 - Maintenance, Repair, and

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 12-03-2027 POP End: 12-02-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238220 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air- Conditioning Contractors PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J044 - Maintenance, Repair, and

Emergency service calls

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 12-03-2027 POP End: 12-02-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238220 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air- Conditioning Contractors PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J044 - Maintenance, Repair, and

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 12-03-2027 POP End: 12-02-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238220 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air- Conditioning Contractors PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J044 - Maintenance, Repair, and

PAD

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 12-03-2028 POP End: 12-02-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238220 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air- Conditioning Contractors PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J044 - Maintenance, Repair, and

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 12-03-2028

POP End: 12-02-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238220 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air- Conditioning Contractors PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J044 - Maintenance, Repair, and

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 12-03-2028 POP End: 12-02-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238220 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air- Conditioning Contractors PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J044 - Maintenance, Repair, and

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 12-03-2028 POP End: 12-02-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238220 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air- Conditioning Contractors PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J044 - Maintenance, Repair, and

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 12-03-2028 POP End: 12-02-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238220 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air- Conditioning Contractors PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J044 - Maintenance, Repair, and

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 12-03-2028 POP End: 12-02-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238220 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air- Conditioning Contractors PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J044 - Maintenance, Repair, and

Annual Pre-Source test Inspection & Deficiency Report- LVD Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 12-03-2028 POP End: 12-02-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238220 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air- Conditioning Contractors PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J044 - Maintenance, Repair, and

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 12-03-2028 POP End: 12-02-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238220 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air- Conditioning Contractors PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J044 - Maintenance, Repair, and

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 12-03-2028 POP End: 12-02-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238220 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air- Conditioning Contractors PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J044 - Maintenance, Repair, and

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 12-03-2028 POP End: 12-02-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238220 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air- Conditioning Contractors PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J044 - Maintenance, Repair, and

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 12-03-2028 POP End: 12-02-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238220 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air- Conditioning Contractors PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J044 - Maintenance, Repair, and

PAD

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 12-03-2029 POP End: 12-02-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238220 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air- Conditioning Contractors PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J044 - Maintenance, Repair, and

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 12-03-2029 POP End: 12-02-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238220 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air- Conditioning Contractors PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J044 - Maintenance, Repair, and

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 12-03-2029 POP End: 12-02-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238220 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air- Conditioning Contractors PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J044 - Maintenance, Repair, and

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 12-03-2029 POP End: 12-02-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238220 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air- Conditioning Contractors PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J044 - Maintenance, Repair, and

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 12-03-2029 POP End: 12-02-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238220 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air-

Conditioning Contractors PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J044 - Maintenance, Repair, and

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 12-03-2029 POP End: 12-02-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238220 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air- Conditioning Contractors PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J044 - Maintenance, Repair, and

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 12-03-2029 POP End: 12-02-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238220 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air- Conditioning Contractors PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J044 - Maintenance, Repair, and

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 12-03-2029 POP End: 12-02-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238220 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air- Conditioning Contractors PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J044 - Maintenance, Repair, and

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 12-03-2029 POP End: 12-02-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238220 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air- Conditioning Contractors PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J044 - Maintenance, Repair, and

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 12-03-2029

POP End: 12-02-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238220 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air- Conditioning Contractors PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J044 - Maintenance, Repair, and

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 12-03-2029 POP End: 12-02-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238220 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air- Conditioning Contractors PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J044 - Maintenance, Repair, and

GRAND TOTAL __________________

B.3 Performance Work Statement

Burner Management System Controls Maintenance

VA Palo Alto Health Care System

Section 1: General Information

1.1 General: This is a non-personal services contract to provide Burner Management System

Controls Maintenance for the VA Palo Alto Health Care System (VAPAHCS), Palo Alto, CA.

Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials and equipment necessary to inspect, calibrate and repair all Burner Management System (BMS) controls pertaining to burner operation of the steaming boilers located at the three VAPAHCS divisions on a semi-annual basis.

1.2 Period of Performance: 12/3/2026 to 12/2/2030

Base Year 12/3/2026 to 12/2/2027

Option Year 1 12/3/2027 to 12/2/2028

Option Year 2 12/3/2028 to 12/2/2029

Option Year 3 12/3/2029 to 12/2/2030

1.3 Place of Performance: Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System

Palo Alto Division

3801 Miranda Avenue

Palo Alto, CA 94304

Livermore Division

4951 Arroyo Road

Livermore, CA 94550

Menlo Park Division

795 Willow Road

Menlo Park, CA 94025

1.4 Type of Contract: The government will award a Firm Fixed Price contract.

1.5 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 Financial Services

Center (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 FSC 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 questions 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 http://www.tungsten-network.com/US/en/veterans-affairs/ http://www.tungsten-network.com/US/en/veterans-affairs/ http://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp mailto:VA.Registration@Tungsten-Network.com mailto:vafsccshd@va.gov

Contractor shall submit invoice after the completion of tasks and approved repairs.

Invoices shall include the Contract number, Purchase Order number, Order Date, Performance Period, Description of Services and itemized prices as negotiated.

1.6. Emergency Telephone numbers.

The Contractor shall provide the CO/COR with pertinent emergency telephone numbers to summon assistance in the event of an emergency repair at the three VAPAHCS site noted in this contract. At least one primary telephone number and one alternate telephone number shall be provided in writing to the CO/COR within 10 business days of the contract award.

Section 2: Definitions & Acronyms

COR – Contract Officer Representative

CO – Contracting Officer

VA - Department of Veterans Affairs

OEM- Original Equipment Manufacturer

Section 3: Government Furnished Property, Equipment, and Services

3.1 The Government will not provide office space or operational facilities to the Contractor.

The Contractor shall secure and maintain the necessary facilities if required for performance of this Contract at their own expense.

3.2 The Government will not provide tools or equipment to the Contractor. The Contractor shall furnish all tools required for the performance of this Contract.

3.3 The Government will not provide any materials to the Contractor unless authorized by the COR and adjusted in the cost of repairs quoted.

3.4 The Government will furnish the following services at existing outlets, for use in those facilities provided by the Government and as required for the work to be performed under this Contract: electricity, fresh water, sewage service, and non-hazardous refuse collection (from existing collection points). Disposal of equipment and construction debris is the responsibility of the Contractor.

Section 4: CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS

4.1 Contractor shall have technical training, track records of working experience in maintenance, inspection, testing and repairing of Boilers and Burner Management

System of water tube and fire tube Boilers. Experience shall be within healthcare, industrial, research, educational and commercial facilities for a minimum of five (5) years for similar size and type of boilers as under this contract.

4.2 Contractor shall be certified to maintain/ repair the burner management systems listed in this Performance Work Statement for the various boilers at the three VA locations.

4.3 At a minimum C-4 Boiler, Hot-Water and Steam Fitting License is required for installation, service, and repairs and R-Stamp Certification is required for repairing or altering boilers, confirming that pressure-retaining items are repaired, welded, or modified according to strict safety standards of National Board Inspection Code (NBIC).

4.4 Contractor shall have experience in accessing, adjusting, troubleshooting the specific burner management system programs at all the boilers at the three VA locations.

4.5 Contractor’s technicians shall possess certificates for work to be performed on equipment. Certificates and documents shall be presented with submission package.

VA reserves the right to request proof of appropriate training and experience from vendor/contractor personnel for servicing the equipment under this contract for the duration of the contract. Contractor shall provide certificates and documents within two days of request.

4.6 The Contractor shall provide a Contract Manager who shall be responsible for performance of the contract work. Name of the Contract Manager and an alternate shall be designated in writing to the CO/COR prior to contract start date. Changes to personnel shall be submitted to the Government within five (5) workdays of the changes.

The Contract Manager or alternate shall have full authority to act on contract matters relating to daily operation of the Contract. The Contract Manager or alternate shall be available to speak/meet with the CO or COR, within 24 hours of request during normal operating hours and or within the next business day.

4.7 The selection, assignment, and management of Contractor’s employees is the responsibility of the Contractor. The Contractor shall not employ any individual identified as a potential threat to the health, safety, security, and general wellbeing, or operation of the VAPHCS facilities or personnel. The Contractor is fully responsible for performance and conduct of his/her employees. The Contractor shall not allow any employee to perform work under this Contract while under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or any other incapacitating agent.

4.8 Contractor service, repair, and replacement staff shall be Journeymen experience along with all other referenced training, certification, and experience within this section.

5 BACKGROUND CHECKS and IDENTIFICATION BADGES

5.1 Contractor and Subcontractor personnel working on VAPAHCS facilities must consent to background checks or shall be denied access to the VAPAHCS facilities. Information required to conduct a background check includes full name, driver’s license number and/or social security number, date of birth, and completion of a background check questionnaire.

5.2 Contractors shall ensure their employees and those of their Subcontractors have the proper credentials allowing them to work in the United States. The Contractor shall not https://www.google.com/search?q=R-Stamp+Certification&sca_esv=00e10f0057297768&biw=1526&bih=730&ei=3vvgacqIGp-XkPIPyaKliQI&ved=2ahUKEwiA-P7A1PKTAxUJJkQIHX2jL1cQgK4QegQIAxAC&uact=5&oq=What+kind+of+certification+is+needed+to+service+and+repair+steam+boilers&gs_lp=Egxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAiSFdoYXQga2luZCBvZiBjZXJ0aWZpY2F0aW9uIGlzIG5lZWRlZCB0byBzZXJ2aWNlIGFuZCByZXBhaXIgc3RlYW0gYm9pbGVyc0jwYVAAWP9gcAB4AJABAJgBlQGgAe8tqgEFNTcuMTW4AQPIAQD4AQGYAjygAtYpwgIREC4YgAQYkQIY0QMYxwEYigXCAgsQLhiABBixAxiDAcICDhAAGIAEGLEDGIMBGIoFwgILEAAYgAQYsQMYgwHCAg4QLhiABBixAxjRAxjHAcICERAuGIAEGLEDGNEDGIMBGMcBwgIgEC4YgAQYkQIY0QMYxwEYigUYlwUY3AQY3gQY4ATYAQHCAgsQABiABBiRAhiKBcICBRAAGIAEwgIQEAAYgAQYsQMYQxiDARiKBcICFhAuGIAEGLEDGNEDGEMYgwEYxwEYigXCAggQABiABBixA8ICCBAuGIAEGLEDwgILEAAYgAQYsQMYigXCAgUQLhiABMICFxAuGIAEGLEDGJcFGNwEGN4EGOAE2AEBwgILEAAYgAQYhgMYigXCAgYQABgWGB7CAggQABgWGAoYHsICBhAAGA0YHsICBRAAGO8FwgIIEAAYogQYiQXCAggQABiABBiiBMICBRAhGKABwgIFECEYnwXCAgUQIRirApgDALoGBggBEAEYFJIHBTQzLjE3oAfZ1QOyBwU0My4xN7gH1inCBwc1LjI5LjI2yAedAYAIAA&sclient=gws-wiz-serp&safe=active&ssui=on&mstk=AUtExfDDY7zlG2MznMTZdpH9K5COlnr1Ag_ddyVsQZR6rPXz-tiv4eHJ_CweMqoQBLamYRTftqmA2-RIZ222Qp0Gl7mNEpsHOYWZvd90Eg676X3p4jR88qVKkmCgdr1YrR11Lb8&csui=3 be entitled to any compensation for delay or expenses associated with this requirement and are not excused from proceeding with the Contract.

5.3 Department of Veterans Affairs regulations requires Contractor employees to have a

VAPAHCS issued Identification Badge and wear it at all times while at VAPAHCS facilities. ID badges shall be issued by the VAPAHCS security office under its rules for issuance. Contractor personnel shall present a neat appearance and be easily recognized as a Contractor employee by wearing distinctive clothing bearing the name of the company and a VAPAHCS issued ID badge. When an employee leaves the

Contractor’s employment, or the Contract is terminated, the employee’s badge shall be returned to COR within 3 working days.

Section 6: Specific Tasks

6.1 Boiler Service

Contractor shall service nine boilers for maximum efficiency at all firing ranges. Boilers are to be adjusted for maximum efficiency on gas and oil fuels. Service shall include minor adjustments to Burner Management System (BMS) related safety devices that are necessary for the safety operation of the boilers.

6.2 Quantity, Type, and Location of boilers:

• 3 x Nebraska 1045 hp Water tube Boilers located at Palo Alto Division o BMS: Boilers 1&2 CTI Combustion o BMS:Boiler 3 International Combustion Controls

• 3 x Unilux 250 hp Fire tube Boiler located at Livermore Division o BMS: COEN Company inc.

• 3 x Nebraska 594 hp Water tube Boilers located at Menlo Park Division o BMS: Powerflame

Contractor shall verify all information regarding the boilers and the burner management system prior to bidding.

6.3 Description of the Services:

a) A general review of the boiler equipment operation and isolate areas pertaining to boiler burner management systems and all parts affected by it for inspection.

b) Inspect hardware, determine if replacement parts are needed. Provide recommendation to VA and if requested provide quote for repairs and parts. See

Section 7.9.

c) Inspect all burner components. Perform physical and operational check on all burner safety devices, referencing VHA Boiler Plant Safety Device Testing Manual covering testing methods.

d) Reset fuel/air ratios on all burners and verify repeatability and ensure emissions are in compliance with Bay Area Air Quality Standards.

e) Perform annual Source Testing and provide report to VA COR within one week.

Contractor is responsible for submitting the Source Test reports to BAAQMD for

VAPAHCS permit.

f) Provide full inspection based on attachment 1, BEI (Boiler Efficiency Institute) burner management system inspection checklist once a year, 6 months apart from Source testing. Provide report of findings and recommendations. BEI inspection checklist is based on the most current edition of VHA Boiler and Plant Device Safety Device

Testing Manual available on https://www.cfm.va.gov/TIL/. An example of the checklist is available upon request to VAPAHCS.

g) Scheduled Inspections: Prior to performing per sections 6.3.e and 6.3.f on each boiler, perform full inspection of equipment and provide a report of deficiencies and proposal for repairs for COR’s approval. Provide report per section 6.4. For minor deficiencies that may be addressed during inspections COR may provide approval with pre-approved labor rates. All repairs identified during the Scheduled Inspection must be completed prior to performing sections 7.3.e and 7.3.f requirements. Provide repair quotes within one week of inspection.

h) Review burner operation and safety issues with VA boiler operators. Provide general instructions to operators as necessary.

i) Advise VA of any upgrades or equipment enhancements for improvement of safety, reliability and performance.

j) Review burner part inventory and provide recommendations.

k) After contract award and prior to any work performed, Contractor shall provide a schedule, indicating dates when service will be accomplished. A copy will be given to the COR and a copy to the Contracting Officer for inclusion into the contract file.

l) Contractor will have a local office that will have a qualified technician who is able to respond to an emergency service request within 24 hours of request or less.

6.4 Service Reports

Contractor shall contact COR prior to any service performed. Contractor to provide a written report containing results and data from scheduled inspections at each VA location, and unscheduled Service requests by the COR. The report shall clearly indicate the date of the inspection, the type of service performed, the model and serial number(s) of the equipment serviced, parts used/replaced/needed for service, the name of the field service technician, actual versus acceptable operating parameters and a brief description of the service performed.

https://www.cfm.va.gov/TIL/

6.5 Schedule Contractor to provide a schedule of Tests and Inspections at each VA location within 3 weeks after award of contract for COR’s approval.

6.6 Exclusions

a) Equipment, components, and parts not installed under this Contract shall not be removed, replaced, or deficiencies corrected while still under the manufacturers or installer’s warranty, without prior approval of the COR.

b) Installation of new attachments recommended or required by inspectors, insurance agencies, or VA/Government Authorities.

c) There shall be no borrowing of parts (i.e., removing of parts from one

Equipment, whether it is in service or not, to correct a deficiency on another except in an emergency or with written consent from the COR.

Section 7: Unscheduled Maintenance and Repair and Emergency Repair Services

7.1 Unscheduled maintenance and repair services are defined as any work, requested, and authorized by the Government that is within the scope of this contract by the type of work, but is in addition to the scheduled work. Any unscheduled maintenance and repairs identified by the Contractor shall be reported within 2 business days to the COR when the repair or issue is identified, but work shall not be performed until the Contractor and the CO or COR have reached an agreement on the price to accomplish the unscheduled maintenance and repair. Work shall be performed immediately after authorization if necessary (i.e., in an emergency) although typically a 48-hour notice will be given.

7.2 Upon receipt of an Unscheduled Maintenance and Repairs request, the Contractor shall assess the requirement and prepare a quote with a statement of work and provide to the

COR within 5 calendar days of the government request.

7.3 Where contractor assesses breakdowns, failures, or malfunctioning of equipment that jeopardizes continued operation contractor to send an email to COR and CO within 24 hours with a report and proposal for repairs.

7.4 All scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and repair as requested and pre-approved by COR and emergency services will be billed under the associated Contract Line Item

(CLIN) with a written quote pre-approved by COR.

7.5 Funding for Unscheduled Maintenance and Repairs Parts will be provided at a fixed value determined by the Government. Payments for this category shall be billable separately.

7.6 Payment will not be made for any unauthorized unscheduled maintenance work that was not pre-approved by the CO or COR.

7.7 Quotes for work of $2,500.00 or less may be processed using the Government Purchase

Card, as an alternate method of payment for micro purchases, at the discretion of the

COR.

7.8 In the event of full expenditure of maintenance and repairs services applied, further funding may be added to the contract based upon CO/COR discretion. Any unused funds will be de-obligated and returned to the Government at the end of the performance period.

7.9 Materials and Parts –The contractor shall provide the description of parts required to complete the repairs, including make, model number and quantities. The Government reserves the right to furnish any part and/or materials required for contractor to install. The government may request the contractor to provide a quote for parts. The quote shall include the seller or distributor’s original quote. If the quote provided by the contractor is acceptable to the CO/COR, the government may purchase it directly from the contractor, using government purchase card (GPC) or as a separate procurement contract. Contractor shall provide or install only OEM parts.

7.10 The Government reserves the right to furnish any or all parts and/or materials required for a particular repair/replacement.

7.11 The Government reserves the right to perform the work using whatever resources are available.

7.12 Contractor shall provide or install only OEM parts.

Section 8: Arrival and Departure Procedures:

a) Contractor’s personnel shall be required to sign in and out with VA Engineering Boiler

Plant Supervisor or designee, upon arrival at VAPAHCS to perform services and upon completion of service.

b) Names, location and telephone numbers of these individuals will be provided by VA at the time of award and a copy of the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) delegation.

c) In order to ensure prompt payment for services performed, it is imperative the Contractor personnel follow this procedure. Payment for services rendered will not be certified or processed without verification against the sign in/out log.

Section 9.: Safety, Inspection and Testing

9.1 Injury and Accident Reports

a) Contractor shall immediately report to the CO/COR in a manner and on the forms prescribed by the Government, accidents resulting in injury, trauma, death, hazardous exposures, and occupational disease involving a boiler or its maintenance.

b) Written reports for incidents shall be provided within five (5) working days and include the cause, what, where, and when the incident occurred as well as repairs and tests performed to correct the cause of the incident.

c) Contractor shall adhere to OSHA, EPA, NFPA Life Safety Codes, and other regulatory requirements. Safety shall be the Contractor’s highest priority. The Contractor shall be solely responsible for compliance with (Federal) OSHA regulations.

d) Contractor shall provide a detailed explanation as to how contract work will be implemented and managed to ensure compliance with OSHA Construction Standards, Life Safety issues, and security measures. Contractor shall ensure that his on-site technicians are meeting OSHA requirements during work on all VA facilities.

Section 10.: Quality Control

10.1 Contractor shall establish a Quality Control Program to assure the requirements of the

Contract are provided as specified. The Contractor shall submit this program to the

CO/COR, for acceptance within ten (10) days of Notice to Proceed. The program shall include the following minimum:

1. Identify the Contract/QC Manager and a designated backup, establishing clear accountability for inspections, repairs, and reporting.

2. Specify inspection methods per the VHA Boiler Plant Safety Device Testing

Manual and BEI checklist (Section 6.3), including calibration standards and frequency for BMS test equipment.

3. Provide a Service Report format including date, service type, equipment model/serial number, parts used, technician name, and operating parameters.

4. Establish a process to verify technician certifications (C-4 license, R-Stamp) remain current throughout the period of performance.

5. Create a deficiency log tracking issues from identification through closure, including root-cause review for unscheduled maintenance tied to the 24-hour breakdown notification requirement.

6. Provide a self-audit schedule for OSHA, EPA, and NFPA compliance across all three divisions, and track timeliness of annual Source Testing reports due within one week per Section 6.3.

7. Define how COR feedback is incorporated into corrective actions and how report/schedule submissions will be tracked.

Section 11.: Payment for Work Not covered Under the Contract

11.1 Unless otherwise directed by the CO or unless acting in a good faith effort to perform emergency work (i.e., life, safety, entrapment, etc.), the Contractor shall not perform any work outside of the Scope of this Contract without authorization from the CO/COR and the issuance of a separate Purchase Order. Failure to receive prior approval for out-of-scope work will most likely result in the denial of compensation.

Section 12: Attachments

1. BEI test checklist- Example (Included in Section D of the RFQ)

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

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.1 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#FAR_52_252_2

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

VOLUNTARILY EXCLUDED (DEVIATION)

NOV 2025

52.209-9 UPDATES OF PUBLICLY AVAILABLE INFORMATION

REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (DEVIATION)

NOV 2025

52.209-10 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH INVERTED

DOMESTIC CORPORATIONS (DEVIATION)

NOV 2025

52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL

PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (DEVIATION)

OCT 2025

52.219-4 NOTICE OF PRICE EVALUATION PREFERENCE FOR

HUBZONE SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS (DEVIATION)

NOV 2025

52.219-8 UTILIZATION OF SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS

(DEVIATION)

NOV 2025

52.219-9 SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTING PLAN

(DEVIATION)

NOV 2025

52.219-16 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES—SUBCONTRACTING PLAN

(DEVIATION)

NOV 2025

52.219-28 POSTAWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

REREPRESENTATION (DEVIATION)

NOV 2025

52.222-3 CONVICT LABOR (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

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

52.222-43 FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT AND SERVICE

CONTRACT LABOR STANDARDS-PRICE ADJUSTMENT

(MULTIPLE YEAR AND OPTION CONTRACTS)

(DEVIATION)

NOV 2025

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

52.222-54 EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION (DEVIATION) NOV 2025

52.222-55 MINIMUM WAGES FOR CONTRACTOR WORKERS

UNDER EXECUTIVE ORDER 14026 (DEVIATION)

NOV 2025

52.222-62 PAID SICK LEAVE UNDER EXECUTIVE ORDER 13706

(DEVIATION)

NOV 2025

52.223-5 POLLUTION PREVENTION AND RIGHT-TO-KNOW

INFORMATION

MAY 2024

52.223-23 SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTS (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

(DEVIATION)

SEP 2025

52.232-18 AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS APR 1984

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 (DEVIATION) NOV 2025

52.233-4 APPLICABLE LAW FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT CLAIM

(DEVIATION)

NOV 2025

52.237-2 PROTECTION OF GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS,

EQUIPMENT, AND VEGETATION

APR 1984

52.237-3 CONTINUITY OF SERVICES JAN 1991

52.244-6 SUBCONTRACTS FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (DEVIATION)

APR 2026

852.201-70 CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE DEC 2022

852.203-70 COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING MAY 2018

852.204-70 PERSONAL IDENTITY VERIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR

PERSONNEL (DEVIATION)

MAR 2026

852.219-70 VA SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTING PLAN

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (DEVIATION)

JAN 2023

852.222-71 COMPLIANCE WITH EXECUTIVE ORDER 13899

(DEVIATION) (APR 2025)

APR 2025

852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS NOV 2018

852.242-71 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER OCT 2020

(End of Addendum to 52.212-4)

C.2 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)

The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 30 days prior to contract expiration.

The specified rates under this clause will be those rates in effect under the contract at the time the option is exercised.

(End of Clause)

C.3 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR

2000)

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

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

(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed four (4) years.

(End of Clause)

C.4 52.222-42 STATEMENT OF EQUIVALENT RATES FOR FEDERAL HIRES

(MAY 2014)

In compliance with the Service Contract Labor Standards statute and the regulations of the

Secretary of Labor (29 CFR Part 4), this clause identifies the classes of service employees expected to be employed under the contract and states the wages and fringe benefits payable to each if they were employed by the contracting agency subject to the provisions of 5

U.S.C.5341 or 5332.

This Statement is for Information Only:

It is not a Wage Determination

Employee Class Monetary Wage-Fringe Benefits

Boiler Plant Operator WG-8

Contract Manager GS-7

C.5 52.222-90 ADDRESSING DEI DISCRIMINATION BY FEDERAL

CONTRACTORS (DEVIATION APR 2026)

(a)Definitions. As used in this clause—

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(End of Clause)

C.6 52.237-1 SITE VISIT (APR 1984)

Offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where services are to be performed and to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of contract performance, to the extent that the information is reasonably obtainable. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after contract award.

A site visit will be held on 10/1/2026 at 8AM PDT at VA Palo Alto Health Care System. An additional site visit will be held on 10/2/2026 for the Livermore campus at 8AM PDT and the

Menlo Park campus at 1:30PM PDT. To attend the site visit, send an email to Mr. John Garcia at john.garcia2@va.gov and Ms. Naveed Subhan at Naveed.subhan@va.gov and copy cynthia.diezel@va.gov on the email by 8AM PDT on September 30, 2026. Mr Garcia will provide directions to the site visit location.

(End of Provision)

C.7 52.240-91 SECURITY PROHIBITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS (NOV 2025)

(DEVIATION)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

American Security Drone Act-covered foreign entity means an entity included on a list that the

Federal Acquisition Security Council (FASC) develops and maintains and publishes in the

System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov (section 1822 of Pub. L. 118-31, 41 U.S.C. 3901 note prec.).

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

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

Limited.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Covered telecommunications equipment or services means—

(1) Telecommunications equipment produced by Huawei Technologies Company or ZTE

Corporation (or any subsidiary or affiliate of such entities);

(2) For the purpose of public safety, security of Government facilities, physical security surveillance of critical infrastructure, and other national security purposes, video surveillance mailto:john.garcia2@va.gov mailto:Naveed.subhan@va.gov mailto:cynthia.diezel@va.gov https://www.sam.gov 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…