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INFORMATION CALL:

STANDARD FORM 1449

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

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

36C26218R0726 07-24-2018

LEE TANNER (562) 766-2206 08-10-2018

10:00AM PDT

36C262 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 22 4811 Airport Plaza Drive Suite 600 Long Beach CA 90815

X 100

X

541690

$15 Million

N/A

Department of Veterans Affairs Loma Linda Healthcare System 11201 Benton St.

Loma Linda CA 92357

36C262

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 22 4811 Airport Plaza Drive Suite 600 Long Beach CA 90815

Contractor shall bill in arrears to:

Tungsten Network http://www.tungsten-network.com/us/

See CONTINUATION Page

VA Loma Linda Healthcare System Diagnostic Radiation Safety Survey and Imaging Service

Set-aside for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business

This is a request for proposal (RFP).

All offers shall be submitted no later than 08/10/2018

10:00AM PDT.

Offers shall be submitted (PDF files only) via email to Contract Specialist, Lee Tanner at lee.tanner@va.gov This is a Firm Fixed Price Contract submit pricing on B.2 Price/Cost Schedule.

Periods of performance:

Base Year September 01, 2018 - August 31, 2019 Option Year 1: September 01, 2019 - August 31, 2020 Option Year 2: September 01, 2020 - August 31, 2021 Option Year 3: September 01, 2021 - August 31, 2022 Option Year 4: September 01, 2022 - August 31, 2023

See CONTINUATION Page

X X

X 1

Monica Griffin Contracting Officer

VA262-17-Q-1870

Table of Contents

SECTION A

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

SECTION B - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

B.3 DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT

B.4 HOURS OF SERVICE AND REQUIREMENTS

B. 5 SUBCONTRACTING COMMITMENTS--MONITORING AND COMPLIANCE (JUN

2011)

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

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

C.2 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT

STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 2017)

C.3 52.203-99 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES THAT REQUIRE

CERTAIN INTERNAL CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS (DEVIATION) (FEB 2015) ... 25

C.4 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)

C.5 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000)

C.6 VAAR 852.203-70 COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING (JAN 2008)

C.7 VAAR 852.215-71 EVALUATION FACTOR COMMITMENTS (DEC 2009)

C.8 52.228-5 INSURANCE WORK ON A GOVERNMENT INSTALLATION (JAN 1997) .. 27

C.9 VAAR 852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS (NOV

2012)

C.10 VAAR 852.237-70 CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES (APR 1984)

SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

E.1 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 2017)

E.2 52.212-2 EVALUATION COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2014)

E.3 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS—COMMERCIAL

ITEMS (NOV 2017)

E.4 52.203-98 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES THAT REQUIRE

CERTAIN INTERNAL CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS—REPRESENTATION

(DEVIATION) (FEB 2015)

E.5 52.209-5 REPRESENTATION BY CORPORATIONS REGARDING AN UNPAID TAX

LIABILITY OR A FELONY CONVICTION UNDER ANY FEDERAL LAW

(DEVIATION)(MAR 2012)

E.6 52.209-7 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (JUL 2013)

E.7 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

E.8 52.232-38 SUBMISSION OF ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER INFORMATION

WITH OFFER (JUL 2013)

E.9 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

E.10 VAAR 852.233-70 PROTEST CONTENT/ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION

(JAN 2008)

E.11 VAAR 852.233-71 ALTERNATE PROTEST PROCEDURE (JAN 1998)

SECTION B - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

1. CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION: All contract administration matters will be handled by the following individuals:

a. CONTRACTOR: ________________________________________

b. GOVERNMENT: Department of Veterans Affairs Lee Tanner Contract Specialist VISN 22 Network Contracting Office 4811 Airport Plaza Drive Suite 600 Long Beach CA 90815

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

[X] 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - Other than Central Contractor Registration, 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

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.

Contractor shall bill in arrears to:

Tungsten Network

5. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

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

AMENDMENT NUMBER DATE

6. DATA UNIVERSAL NUMBERING SYSTEM (DUNS) NUMBER:

In accordance with FAR Provision 52.212-1 paragraph (j), please provide the Dun and Bradstreet Number assigned to your firm in the space provided below:

DUNS# ____ ____ - ____ ____ ____ - ____ ____ ____ ____

B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

The Department of Veteran Affairs VA Loma Linda Healthcare System requires a Contractor to provide Diagnostic Radiation Safety Survey and Imaging Service under a Firm-Fixed price contract. The Contractor shall provide diagnostic radiation safety survey and imaging service and is responsible for certifying VALLHS compliance with all state and Federal Regulations. The contract period shall be for one (1) base year with the Government having the option to exercise four (4) one-year option periods. The services are to be performed at the VA Loma Linda Healthcare System, 11201 Benton St., Loma Linda, CA 92357.

PRIOD OF PRFORMANCE:

Base Period: September 01, 2018 – August 31, 2019

LINE

ITEM

DESCRIPTION EST

QTY

UNIT UNIT

PRICE

TOTAL COST

0001 Diagnostic X-Ray Tube Procedure Performance Evaluation (23 are Dental Units)

EA

0002 CT Scanner Evaluation 6

0003 DEXA 1

0004 Digital Mammography Unit MQSA Evaluation including Printer and RWS’s

2 EA $ $

0005 Dose Calibrators Linearity Checks (Sources for test provided by the Government)

16 EA

0006 Leaded aprons Annual Checks 120 EA $ $ 0007 Supplementary Services

Additional Testing or Adjustments (see SOW)

a. X-Ray Tubes

b. X-Ray Equipment

c. C.T. Scanners

d. Mammography Units

e. Dose Calibrators

f. Patient Dose Assessment Per X-Ray

Tube

JB

JB

JB

TOTAL (excluding 0007) $

Option Period One: September 01, 2019 – August 31, 2020

LINE

ITEM

DESCRIPTION EST

QTY

UNIT UNIT

PRICE

TOTAL COST

1001 Diagnostic X-Ray Tube Procedure Performance Evaluation (23 are Dental Units)

1002 CT Scanner Evaluation

1003 DEXA

1004 Digital Mammography Unit MQSA Evaluation including Printer and RWS’s

EA $ $

1005 Dose Calibrators Linearity Checks (Sources for test provided by the Government)

EA $ $

1006 Leaded aprons Annual Checks 120 EA $ $ 1007 Supplementary Services

Additional Testing or Adjustments (see SOW)

a. X-Ray Tubes

b. X-Ray Equipment

c. C.T. Scanners

d. Mammography Units

e. Dose Calibrators+

f. Patient Dose Assessment Per X-Ray Tube

JB

JB

TOTAL (excluding 1007) $

Option Period Two: September 01, 2020 – August 31, 2021

ITEM

DESCRIPTION EST

QTY

UNIT UNIT

PRICE

TOTAL COST

2001 Diagnostic X-Ray Tube Procedure

2002 CT Scanner Evaluation

2003 DEXA

2004 Digital Mammography Unit MQSA Evaluation including Printer and RWS’s

EA $ $

2005 Dose Calibrators Linearity Checks (Sources for test provided by the Government)

EA $ $

2006 Leaded aprons Annual Checks 120 EA $ $ 2007 Supplementary Services

Additional Testing or Adjustments (see SOW)

a. X-Ray Tubes

b. X-Ray Equipment

c. C.T. Scanners

d. Mammography Units

e. Dose Calibrators

JB

JB

TOTAL (excluding 2007) $

Option Period Three: September 01, 2021 – August 31, 2022

LINE

ITEM

DESCRIPTION EST

QTY

UNIT UNIT

PRICE

TOTAL COST

3001 Diagnostic X-Ray Tube Procedure

3002 CT Scanner Evaluation

3003 DEXA

3004 Digital Mammography Unit MQSA Evaluation including Printer and RWS’s

EA $ $

3005 Dose Calibrators Linearity Checks (Sources for test provided by the Government)

EA $ $

3006 Leaded aprons Annual Checks 120 EA $ $ 3007 Supplementary Services

Additional Testing or Adjustments (see SOW)

a. X-Ray Tubes

b. X-Ray Equipment

c. C.T. Scanners

d. Mammography Units

JB

JB

TOTAL (excluding 3007) $

Option Period Four: September 01, 2022 – August 31, 2023

ITEM

DESCRIPTION EST

QTY

UNIT UNIT

PRICE

TOTAL COST

4001 Diagnostic X-Ray Tube Procedure

4002 CT Scanner Evaluation

4003 DEXA

4004 Digital Mammography Unit MQSA Evaluation including Printer and RWS’s

EA $ $

4005 Dose Calibrators Linearity Checks (Sources for test provided by the Government)

EA $ $

4006 Leaded aprons Annual Checks 120 EA $ $ 4007 Supplementary Services

Additional Testing or Adjustments (see SOW)

a. X-Ray Tubes

b. X-Ray Equipment

c. C.T. Scanners

d. Mammography Units

JB

JB

TOTAL (excluding 4007) $

PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

BASE PERIOD: September 01, 2018 – August 31, 2019

OPTION PERIOD ONE: September 01, 2019 – August 31, 2020

OPTION PERIOD TWO: September 01, 2020 – August 31, 2021

OPTION PERIOD THREE: September 01, 2021 – August 31, 2022

OPTION PERIOD FOUR: September 01, 2022 – August 31, 2023

BASE PERIOD + FOUR OPTION PERIODS TOTAL:

(excluding 0007,1007, 2007, 3007, 4007)

B.3 DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT

The Contractor shall provide all labor, certified technicians, travel, supervision, materials, parts, equipment, tools, control and disposal of hazardous/nonhazardous licensed material, training, proof of licensing, documentation of required services, maintenance of equipment, calibration instruments, survey instruments, methods of controlling radiation, source handling equipment, documentation of case history, remote handling tools, and permits when required to perform all services for diagnostic radiation safety survey and imaging service to maintain compliance with all state and Federal regulations. The services are to be performed at the VA Loma Linda Healthcare System, 11201 Benton St., Loma Linda, CA 92357.

Tests and measurements shall be made to comply with United States Department of Health and Human Services, FDA Title 21, Chapter 1, Subchapter J, Sections 1020.31 through 1020.32 (21 CFR 1020), California Radiation Control Regulations (CFCR) Title 17, American College of Radiology (ACR), National Cancer Institute, and Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO).

These Survey Checks and Tests are required by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and JCAHO and shall be scheduled with the COR and conducted prior to the required date.

The Contractor shall ensure the imaging equipment’s compliance with all applicable Federal regulations and all ACR recommendations, and shall include, but not be limited to, monitoring the following basic performance characteristics. The Contractor shall

1. Leaded aprons Annual Checks, (120pieces).

2. Fifty-three Diagnostic X-Ray Tube Procedure Performance Evaluations.

3. Acceptance Testing for new Installations.

4. Six C.T. Scanner Evaluations:

a. Siemens Definition Somatom EE# 40013 (S/N 60168) Room 3E-29

b. Potential New CT/PET Installations

c. Symbia Spect-CT T16, EE# 57788 (S/N 1182), Room 4E-35 (B)

d. Symbia Spect-CT T16, EE# 57789 (S/N 1181), Room 4E-33 (B)

e. Symbia Spect-CT T6, EE# 40016 (S/N 1001), Room 4E-31 (C)

f. PET CT Biograph m CT Siemens EE #51232 (S/N 1154) Room 4E-30

5. Mammography 2 Units Evaluation:

a. Selenia Dimensions Tomo Mammo EE# 62079 (S/N81004143344), which includes Mammography Processor Console EE# 62080 (S/N 81404143365); and Mammography Film Viewer AGFA Mammo film EE# 38017 (S/N2003-1310409) Room 30-54B.

b. ACC Building Selenia Dimensions EE# 72735 & 72736 (S/N:81203166815 & 81103166898) Console EE# 72735 (S/N: 81403166425)

6. Four Dose Calibrators in Hot Lab. Four (4) Accuracy Checks and Twelve (12) Linearity Checks per year.

a. Intego PET Infusion EE# 57516 (S/N3029 111-30006)

b. ATOM LAB 500, EE# 50367 (S/N11040234)

c. CRC-25W, EE# 42775 (S/N260259)

d. CRC-15W, EE# 27550 (S/N155779)

7. Thirty-two Patient Dose Tube Assessments.

REQUIRED TEST FOR ANNUAL RADIOGRAPHIC SURVEY

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

1. Dosimetry (radiation vs. output)

2. Exposure reproducibility

3. mA or mAs linearity

4. kVp accuracy and reproducibility

5. Timer accuracy and reproducibility

6. Half value layer

7. X-ray field to light field alignment

8. X-ray field to image receptor centering

9. X-ray beam to image receptor perpendicularity

10. Actual vs. Indicated SID

11. Actual vs. Indicated collimator field size

12. Positive Beam Limitation (PBL) function

13. Automatic Exposure Control (AEC) reproducibility

14. AEX kVp compensation

15. AEC minimum response time

16. Collimator light illuminance

17. Mechanical support of tu behead

18. Visual and audible indication of exposure

19. Entrance skin exposure (ESE), dose charts

20. Grid uniformity and alignment

21. Minimum field size

22. Control panel indicators

23. Proper indication of multiple tubes on units so equipped

24. Mechanical locks

25. Warning signs and labels

26. Focal spot indicator

FLUOROSCOPIC SURVEY

1. Exposure rate output measurements

2. High contrast resolution

3. Low contrast resolution

4. Half value layer

5. kVp accuracy and reproducibility

6. Minimum field size

7. X-ray beam to viewed image size

8. Scatter radiation measurements

9. Cumulative timer function

10. Primary barrier transmission

11. Image intensifier interlock

12. X-ray field to image receptor centering

13. X-ray beam to image receptor perpendicularity

14. Warning signs

CT UNIT

Performance Evaluation shall be done at least annually in accordance with ACR Computed Tomography Quality Control Manual and it shall include, but not be limited to, the following tests:

1. Actual vs. Indicated scan increment

2. Measurement of radiation output (CTDI)

3. CT number linearity, accuracy and uniformity

4. High contrast resolution

5. Low contrast performance

6. Precision (noise)

7. Contrast scale

8. Actual vs. Indicated scan angle

9. Image thickness- Axial mode

10. Table travel accuracy 11.Artifact Evaluation

MAMMOGRAPHY UNIT - QC Tests

The qualified diagnostic medical physicist inspecting mammography equipment must meet the qualifications outlined in the MQSA. Inspections must comply with the latest requirements posted on the ACR web site for the manufacturer of the digital mammography unit being inspected, including:

1.Mammographic Unit Assembly Evaluation

2. Collimation Assessment

3. Artifact Evaluation

4. kVp Accuracy and Reproducibility

5. Beam Quality Assessment- HVL Measurement

6. Evaluation of System Resolution

7. Automatic Exposure Control (AEC) Function Performance

8. Breast Entrance Exposure, AEC Reproducibility and Average Glandular Dose

9. Radiation Output Rate

10. Phantom Image Quality Evaluation

11. Signal to Noise Ratio and Contrast to Noise Ratio Measurements 12.Viewbox Luminance and Room Illuminance

13. Review Workstation Tests

BONE DENSITOMETER EVALUATION

1. Patient Dose Measurements.

2. Scatter Radiation Measurements.

3. QC Verification and Accuracy of Measurements Verification.

NUCLEAR MEDICINE

PET-CT UNIT and SPECT-CT Units Evaluations of CT Units as outlined in CT section

DOSE CALIBRATORS

1. Linearity: quarterly

2. Accuracy: annually

ADDITIONAL TESTING OR ADJUSTMENTS

The Contractor shall provide additional testing or adjustments within twenty-four hours of receiving a written request for Supplementary Services from the COR. These additional services are limited to the equipment listed within the contract. Additional testing or adjustments may be requested following repairs, to bring equipment into full compliance with the effective radiation rules and regulations. Pricing for additional testing or adjustments is established within B.2 Price/Cost Schedule.

B.4 HOURS OF SERVICE AND REQUIREMENTS

HOURS OF SERVICE

The Contractor shall perform the services as specified herein Monday through Friday, with the exception of Government Holidays (see below), between the hours of 6:00a.m. and 4:00p.m. The COR may request Supplementary Services and shall establish hours for services on these days when services required.

New Year’s Day 1 January Labor Day 1st Mon. in September

M L King’s Birthday 3rd Mon. in January Columbus Day 2nd Mon. in October

President’s Day 3rd Mon. in February Veterans Day 11 November

Memorial Day Last Mon. in May Thanksgiving Day 4th Thurs. in November

Independence Day 4 July Christmas Day 25 December

When one of the holidays falls on Sunday, the following Monday shall be observed as a legal holiday by U.S. Government Agencies. When a holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday shall be observed as a legal holiday. Also included would be any other day specifically declared by the President of the United States to be a National holiday.

CONTRACTING OFFICERS REPRESENTATIVE (COR)

The Radiation Safety Officer from the VA Loma Linda Healthcare System shall be the COR for this contract. No service shall be provided or scheduled without the written approval of the COR or his/her designee for this contract.

The Contractor shall not accept any instructions issued by any other person(s) other than the Contracting Officer or his/her delegated representative(s) acting within the limits of his/her authority. The Contractor shall schedule and coordinate all services with the COR prior to providing services.

SAFETY AND FIRE PREVENTION

In the performance of this contact, the Contractor shall take such safety precautions as necessary to protect the lives and health of the occupants of the building. Fire and safety deficiencies, which exist and are part of the responsibility of the Contractor, shall be immediately corrected. If the Contractor fails or refuses to correct deficiencies promptly, the COR may issue an order stopping all, or any part, of the work.

The Contractor shall comply with applicable Federal, State, and local safety and fire regulations and codes, which are in effect during the performance period of the contract.

The Contractor personnel shall follow applicable facility policies concerning fire/disaster programs.

PERSONNEL POLICY

The parties agree that the contract personnel working under this contract shall not be considered VA employees for any purpose and shall be considered employees of the Contractor.

POLICY

All Contractor personnel assigned to the performance if this contract shall wear a Contractor-provided uniform that clearly identifies the individual as a Contractor. Contractor personnel shall not wear sandals, flip-flop style footwear, or open toed shoes. The Contractor shall ensure that the staff assigned will be cognizant of sexual harassment, drug-free workplace and other appropriate federal employment requirements.

CONTRACTOR SUBMITTALS /INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor shall procure and maintain liability insurance of at least $100,000.00 while the contract is in effect. The Contractor is also required to comply with federal and state Workers Compensation and liability insurance.

1. Within 15 days of contract award the Contractor shall furnish to the Contracting Officer certification from the insurance company indicating that the coverage has been obtained and that it may not be changed or cancelled without guaranteed thirty (30) day notice to the Contracting Officer. New certifications shall be furnished prior to the expiration date.

2. Within 15 days of award the Contractor shall provide proof of Federal, State and or Local Licensing or Permits as required in order to perform services.

EXERCISE OF OPTION YEARS

The Government is not obligated to exercise option periods as referenced in this contract.

Determination to exercise the option year shall be evaluated prior to the expiration of the period in effect. If it is determined to be in the best interest of the Government, the option period may be exercised, refer to FAR 52.217-9- "Option to Extend the Term of the Contract".

SMOKING POLICY

Smoking is not permitted within or around the VA Healthcare System facilities, except in designated areas.

PARKING POLICY

It is the responsibility of Contractor personnel to park only in designated parking areas. Parking information is available from the VA Police. The VA will not invalidate or make reimbursement for parking violations of the Contractor's personnel under any circumstances.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

1. CHANGES:

Services shall only be changed by a written modification to the contract. The modification will be prepared by the VA Contracting Officer prior to becoming effective. Only those services specified herein are authorized. Before performing any service of a non-contract nature, the Contractor shall advise the Contracting Officer of the reasons for the additional work. Changes to the resulting contract are not authorized, unless in writing by the Contracting Officer.

2. QUALITY ASSURANCE:

a. The COR shall evaluate the services provided by the Contractor on an ongoing basis.

b. The Contractor shall perform all work required under the terms of the SOW in a satisfactory manner.

c. The Contractor shall provide to the Contracting Officer and COR a copy of the Contractors

Quality Assurance Plan within 30 days of award. This document shall identify the management concept for ensuring compliance with all contract requirements and shall include the following.

I. A tentative schedule and description of the Contractor’s plan of providing Diagnostic Radiation Safety Survey and Imaging Service per the SOW. The Contractors schedule for providing services shall be approved by the COR prior to initiating services.

II. A description of the Contractor’s plan to provide Supplementary Services within 24 hours of a written request for services for approval by the COR.

d. The Contracting Officer reserves the right at no additional cost to the Government to schedule an on-site quarterly visit with the Contractor and the COR to discuss performance, changes and regulatory procedures. The Contractor shall have at least one person attending the meeting that can make decisions on their behalf.

3. CONTRACTOR POINT OF CONTACT:

The Contractor shall provide a contract Program Manager who shall be responsible for scheduling services and the performance of the work. The name of this person shall be designated in writing to the Contracting Officer and COR. The Contractor’s Program Manager shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract.

a. Program Manager

COMPANY NAME:

EMAIL ADDRESS:

PHONE NO:

PROGRAM MANAGER:

EMAIL:

B. 5 SUBCONTRACTING COMMITMENTS--MONITORING AND

COMPLIANCE (JUN 2011)

This solicitation includes VAAR 852.215-70, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and Veteran-Owned Small Business Evaluation Factors, and VAAR 852.215-71, Evaluation Factor Commitments.

Accordingly, any contract resulting from this solicitation will include these clauses. The contractor is advised in performing contract administration functions, the CO may use the services of a support contractor(s) to assist in assessing contractor compliance with the subcontracting commitments incorporated into the contract. To that end, the support contractor(s) may require access to the contractor's business records or other proprietary data to review such business records regarding contract compliance with this requirement. All support contractors conducting this review on behalf of VA will be required to sign an “Information Protection and Non-Disclosure and Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest Agreement” to ensure the contractor's business records or other proprietary data reviewed or obtained in the course of assisting the CO in assessing the contractor for compliance are protected to ensure information or data is not improperly disclosed or other impropriety occurs. Furthermore, if VA determines any services the support contractor(s) will perform in assessing compliance are advisory and assistance services as defined in FAR 2.101, Definitions, the support contractor(s) must also enter into an agreement with the contractor to protect proprietary information as required by FAR 9.505-4, obtaining access to proprietary information, paragraph (b). The contractor is required to cooperate fully and make available any records as may be required to enable the CO to assess the contractor compliance with the subcontracting commitments.

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

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):

http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/

(End of Clause)

FAR

Number

Title Date

52.204-18 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE

MAINTENANCE

JUL 2016

52.232-18 AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS APR 1984

52.232-40

52.232-19 52.237-3 52.217-7

PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL

BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS

AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR THE NEXT FISCAL YEAR

CONTINUITY OF SERVICES

OPTION FOR INCREASED QUANTITY SEPARATELY

PRICED LINE ITEM

DEC 2013

APR 1984

JAN 1991

MAR 1989

(End of Addendum)

C.2 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO

IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS

(JAN 2017)

(a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

(1) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (JAN 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(2) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (NOV 2015).

(3) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (Aug 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).

(4) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) (Public Laws 108-77 and 108- 78 (19 U.S.C. 3805 note)).

(b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

[] (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Sept 2006), with Alternate I (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 2402).

[] (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (OCT 2015) (41 U.S.C. 3509).

[] (3) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (JUN 2010) (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5). (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.)

[X] (4) 52.204–10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (OCT 2016) (Pub. L. 109–282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

[] (5) [Reserved]

[] (6) 52.204–14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (OCT 2016) (Pub. L. 111–117, section 743 of Div. C).

[] (7) 52.204–15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (OCT 2016) (Pub. L. 111–117, section 743 of Div. C).

[X] (8) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (OCT 2015) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

[] (9) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Jul 2013) (41 U.S.C. 2313).

[] (10) [Reserved]

[] (11)(i) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (NOV 2011) (15 U.S.C.

657a).

[] (ii) Alternate I (NOV 2011) of 52.219-3.

[] (12)(i) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (OCT 2014) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

[] (ii) Alternate I (JAN 2011) of 52.219-4.

[] (13) [Reserved]

[X] (14)(i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2011) (15 U.S.C. 644).

[] (ii) Alternate I (NOV 2011).

[] (iii) Alternate II (NOV 2011).

[] (15)(i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (June 2003) (15 U.S.C. 644).

[] (ii) Alternate I (Oct 1995) of 52.219-7.

[] (iii) Alternate II (Mar 2004) of 52.219-7.

[] (16) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (NOV 2016) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

[] (17)(i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (JAN 2017) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)).

[] (ii) Alternate I (NOV 2016) of 52.219-9.

[] (iii) Alternate II (NOV 2016) of 52.219-9.

[] (iv) Alternate III (NOV 2016) of 52.219-9.

[] (v) Alternate IV (NOV 2016) of 52.219-9.

[] (18) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (NOV 2011) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

[] (19) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (JAN 2017) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(14)).

[] (20) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages—Subcontracting Plan (Jan 1999) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

[X] (21) 52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2011) (15 U.S.C. 657f).

[X] (22) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Re-representation (Jul 2013) (15 U.S.C 632(a)(2)).

[] (23) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business Concerns (DEC 2015) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

[] (24) 52.219-30, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Women-Owned Small Business Concerns Eligible Under the Women-Owned Small Business Program (DEC 2015) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

[X] (25) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755).

[] (26) 52.222–19, Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (OCT 2016) (E.O.

13126).

[X] (27) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015).

[X] (28) 52.222–26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016) (E.O. 11246).

[] (29) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (OCT 2015) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

[X] (30) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUL 2014) (29 U.S.C. 793).

[] (31) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (FEB 2016) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

[] (32) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (DEC 2010) (E.O. 13496).

[X] (33)(i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (MAR 2015) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O.

13627).

[] (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

[] (34) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (OCT 2015). (E. O. 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial items as prescribed in 22.1803.)

[] (35) 52.222-59, Compliance with Labor Laws (Executive Order 13673) (OCT 2016). (Applies at $50 million for solicitations and resultant contracts issued from October 25, 2016 through April 24, 2017;

applies at $500,000 for solicitations and resultant contracts issued after April 24, 2017).

Note to paragraph (b)(35): By a court order issued on October 24, 2016, 52.222-59 is enjoined indefinitely as of the date of the order. The enjoined paragraph will become effective immediately if the court terminates the injunction. At that time, DoD, GSA, and NASA will publish a document in the Federal Register advising the public of the termination of the injunction.

[] (36) 52.222-60, Paycheck Transparency (Executive Order 13673) (OCT 2016).

[] (37)(i) 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA-Designated Items (May 2008) (42 U.S.C.6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

[] (38) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

[] (39) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

[] (ii) Alternate I (MAY 2008) of 52.223-9 (42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(C)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

[] (40)(i) 52.223-13, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Imaging Equipment (JUN 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

[] (ii) Alternate I (OCT 2015) of 52.223-13.

[] (41)(i) 52.223-14, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Televisions (JUN 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

[] (ii) Alternate I (JUN 2014) of 52.223-14.

[] (42) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (DEC 2007)(42 U.S.C. 8259b).

[] (43)(i) 52.223-16, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Personal Computer Products (OCT 2015) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

[] (ii) Alternate I (JUN 2014) of 52.223-16.

[X] (44) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (AUG 2011)

[] (45) 52.223-20, Aerosols (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

[] (46) 52.223-21, Foams (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

[] (47) (i) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (JAN 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

[] (ii) Alternate I (JAN 2017) of 52.224-3.

[] (48) 52.225-1, Buy American—Supplies (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).

[] (49)(i) 52.225-3, Buy American—Free Trade Agreements—Israeli Trade Act (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, Pub. L. 103-182, 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, 110-138, 112-41, 112- 42, and 112-43.

[] (ii) Alternate I (MAY 2014) of 52.225-3.

[] (iii) Alternate II (MAY 2014) of 52.225-3.

[] (iv) Alternate III (MAY 2014) of 52.225-3.

[] (50) 52.225–5, Trade Agreements (OCT 2016) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).

[X] (51) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (JUN 2008) (E.O.'s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

[] (52) 52.225–26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (OCT 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note).

[] (53) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

[] (54) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

[] (55) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items (Feb 2002) (41 U.S.C.

4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

[] (56) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Items (JAN 2017) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

[] (57) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

[X] (58) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Other than System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

[] (59) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (MAY 2014) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

[] (60) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (Aug 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

[] (61) 52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (JAN 2017)(15 U.S.C. 637(d)(12)).

[] (62)(i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx. 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631).

[] (ii) Alternate I (Apr 2003) of 52.247-64.

(c) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

[] (1) 52.222-17, Non-displacement of Qualified Workers (MAY 2014) (E.O. 13495).

[X] (2) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

[] (3) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (MAY 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

[X] (4) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards—Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (MAY 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

[] (5) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards—Price Adjustment (MAY 2014) (29 U.S.C 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

[X] (6) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment—Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C.

chapter 67).

[] (7) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services—Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

[X] (8) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (DEC 2015).

[X] (9) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2017) (E.O. 13706).

[] (10) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (MAY 2014) (42 U.S.C. 1792).

[] (11) 52.237-11, Accepting and Dispensing of $1 Coin (SEP 2008) (31 U.S.C. 5112(p)(1)).

(d) Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph (d) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records—Negotiation.

(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 Subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the 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 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.

(e)(1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), and (d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in this paragraph (e)(1) in a subcontract for commercial items. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause—

(i) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (OCT 2015) (41 U.S.C. 3509).

(ii) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (JAN 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(iii) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (NOV 2016) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities.

(iv) 52.222-17, Non-displacement of Qualified Workers (MAY 2014) (E.O. 13495). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (l) of FAR clause 52.222-17.

(v) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015).

(vi) 52.222–26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016) (E.O. 11246).

(vii) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (OCT 2015) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(viii) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUL 2014) (29 U.S.C. 793).

(ix) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (FEB 2016) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(x) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (DEC 2010) (E.O. 13496). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (f) of FAR clause 52.222-40.

(xi) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xii)(A) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (MAR 2015) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O.

13627).

(B) Alternate I (MAR 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

(xiii) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment—Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C.

chapter 67).

(xiv) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services—Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xv) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (OCT 2015) (E. O. 12989).

(xvi) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (DEC 2015).

(xvii) 52.222-59, Compliance with Labor Laws (Executive Order 13673) (OCT 2016) (Applies at $50 million for solicitations and resultant contracts issued from October 25, 2016 through April 24, 2017;

applies at $500,000 for solicitations and resultant contracts issued after April 24, 2017).

Note to paragraph (e)(1)(xvii): By a court order issued on October 24, 2016, 52.222-59 is enjoined indefinitely as of the date of the order. The enjoined paragraph will become effective immediately if the court terminates the injunction. At that time, DoD, GSA, and NASA will publish a document in the Federal Register advising the public of the termination of the injunction.

(xviii) 52.222-60, Paycheck Transparency (Executive Order 13673) (OCT 2016)).

(xix) 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2017) (E.O. 13706).

(xx)(A) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (JAN 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

(B) Alternate I (JAN 2017) of 52.224-3.

(xxi) 52.225–26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (OCT 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note).

(xxii) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (MAY 2014) (42 U.S.C. 1792). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6.

(xxiii) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx. 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64.

(2) While not required, the Contractor may include in its subcontracts for commercial items a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations.

(End of Clause)

C.3 52.203-99 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES THAT

REQUIRE CERTAIN INTERNAL CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS

(DEVIATION) (FEB 2015)

(a) The Contractor shall not require employees or contractors seeking to report fraud, waste, or abuse to sign or comply with internal confidentiality agreements or statements prohibiting or otherwise restricting such employees or subcontractors from lawfully reporting such waste, fraud, or abuse to a designated investigative or law enforcement representative of a Federal department or agency authorized to receive such information.

(b) The contractor shall notify employees that the prohibitions and restrictions of any internal confidentiality agreements covered by this clause are no longer in effect.

(c) The prohibition in paragraph (a) of this clause does not contravene requirements applicable to Standard Form 312, Form 4414, or any other form issued by a Federal department or agency governing the nondisclosure of classified information.

(d)(1) In accordance with section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Resolution Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235), use of funds appropriated (or otherwise made available) under that or any other Act may be prohibited, if the Government determines that the Contractor is not in compliance with the provisions of this clause.

(2) The Government may seek any available remedies in the event the contractor fails to comply with the provisions of this clause.

(End of Clause)

C.4 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.

(End of Clause)

C.5 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; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 60 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.

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

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

(End of Clause)

C.6 VAAR 852.203-70 COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING (JAN 2008)

The bidder or offeror agrees that if a contract is awarded to him/her, as a result of this solicitation, he/she will not advertise the award of the contract in his/her commercial advertising in such a manner as to state or imply that the Department of Veterans Affairs endorses a product, project or commercial line of endeavor.

(End of Clause)

C.7 VAAR 852.215-71 EVALUATION FACTOR COMMITMENTS (DEC 2009)

The offeror agrees, if awarded a contract, to use the service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses or veteran-owned small businesses proposed as subcontractors in accordance with 852.215-70, Service- Disabled Veteran-Owned and Veteran-Owned Small Business Evaluation Factors, or to substitute one or more service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses or veteran-owned small businesses for subcontract work of the same or similar value.

C.8 52.228-5 INSURANCE WORK ON A GOVERNMENT INSTALLATION

(JAN 1997)

(a) The Contractor shall, at its own expense, provide and maintain during the entire performance of this contract, at least the kinds and minimum amounts of insurance required in the Schedule or elsewhere in the contract.

(b) Before commencing work under this contract, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing that the required insurance has been obtained. The policies evidencing required insurance shall contain an endorsement to the effect that any cancellation or any material change adversely affecting the Government’s interest shall not be effective --

(1) For such period as the laws of the State in which this contract is to be performed prescribe; or

(2) Until 30 days after the insurer or the Contractor gives written notice to the Contracting Officer, whichever period is longer.

(c) The Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (c), in subcontracts under this contract that require work on a Government installation and shall require subcontractors to provide and maintain the insurance required in the Schedule or elsewhere in the contract. The Contractor shall maintain a copy of all subcontractors’ proofs of required insurance, and shall make copies available to the Contracting Officer upon request.

(End of Clause)

C.9 VAAR 852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS

(NOV 2012)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

(1) Contract financing payment has the meaning given in FAR 32.001.

(2) Designated agency office has the meaning given in 5 CFR 1315.2(m).

(3) Electronic form means an automated system transmitting information electronically according to the

Accepted electronic data transmission methods and formats…