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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

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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

600-27-1-080-0002 36C26227Q0019 09-29-2026 Anthony Dela Cruz 562-766-2284 10-19-2026

7:00 AM

PDT

36C262 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 22 4811 Airport Plaza Drive Suite 600 Long Beach CA 90815 X X 325120 1200 Employees

NET 30

N/A X 36C Department of Veterans Affairs VA Long Beach Healthcare System Tibor Rubin Medical Center 5901 East Seventh Street Long Beach CA 90822-5201 36C262 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 22 4811 Airport Plaza Drive Suite 600 Long Beach CA 90815

Department of Veterans Affairs Financial Services Center Submit invoices electronically to:

https://www.tungsten-network.com Tungsten support: 1-877-489-6135 See CONTINUATION Page

THIS REQUIREMENT IS SDVOSB SET-ASIDE FOR COMPETITION

IN THE OPEN MARKET IN ACCORDANCE WITH (IAW) REVOLUTIONARY

FAR OVERHAUL PART 19.106 SDVOSB SET-ASIDE PROCEDURES.

ONLY OFFERS FROM SDVOSB CONCERN WILL BE CONSIDERED

FOR AWARD.

Requirement for Bulk Oxygen IAW B.2 and B.3.

There is a waiver for NAICS 325120 descriptor Industrial Gases Manufacturing.

Award will be made IAW ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS

TO OFFERORS – COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES,

and FAR 52.212-2 EVALUATION-COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES.

UPDATE: February 20, 2026 https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/ See CONTINUATION Page X Anthony Dela Cruz

VA-VHA-RPOW-2024-0101

Table of Contents

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

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

a. CONTRACTOR:

b. GOVERNMENT: Contracting Officer 36C262 Anthony.DelaCruz@va.gov Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 22 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:

3. INVOICES: Invoices shall be submitted in arrears:

4. GOVERNMENT INVOICE ADDRESS: All Invoices from the contractor shall be submitted electronically in accordance with VAAR Clause 852.232-72 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests.

Submit invoices electronically to:

https://portal.tungsten-network.com/

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

B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

CCF

OXYGEN PRODUCT PRICE

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 12-01-2026 POP End: 11-30-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325120 - Industrial Gas Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6835 - Medical Gases MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): Oxygen Product Price

MONTHLY FACILITY FEE TANK RENTAL 9000G HORIZONTAL

POP Begin: 12-01-2026 POP End: 11-30-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325120 - Industrial Gas Manufacturing

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): MONTHLY FACILITY FEE TANK RENTAL 9000G HORIZONTAL

MONTHLY FACILITY FEE TANK RENTAL 3000G VERTICAL

POP Begin: 12-01-2026 POP End: 11-30-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325120 - Industrial Gas Manufacturing

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): MONTHLY FACILITY FEE TANK RENTAL 3000G VERTICAL

TELEMETRY

POP Begin: 12-01-2026 POP End: 11-30-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325120 - Industrial Gas Manufacturing

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): TELEMETRY

DELIVERY FEE (INCLUDES COA)

POP Begin: 12-01-2026 POP End: 11-30-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325120 - Industrial Gas Manufacturing

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): DELIVERY FEE (INCLUDES COA)

PORTAL ADMIN FEE

POP Begin: 12-01-2026 POP End: 11-30-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325120 - Industrial Gas Manufacturing

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): PORTAL ADMIN FEE

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 12-01-2026 POP End: 11-30-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325120 - Industrial Gas Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6835 - Medical Gases

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): EMERGENCY DELIVERY

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 12-01-2026 POP End: 11-30-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325120 - Industrial Gas Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6835 - Medical Gases

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): EMERGENCY DELIVERY

CCF

OXYGEN PRODUCT PRICE

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 12-01-2027 POP End: 11-30-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325120 - Industrial Gas Manufacturing

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): OXYGEN PRODUCT PRICE SCF

MONTHLY FACILITY FEE TANK RENTAL 9000G HORIZONTAL

POP Begin: 12-01-2027 POP End: 11-30-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325120 - Industrial Gas Manufacturing

MONTHLY FACILITY FEE TANK RENTAL 3000G VERTICAL

POP Begin: 12-01-2027 POP End: 11-30-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325120 - Industrial Gas Manufacturing

TELEMETRY

POP Begin: 12-01-2027 POP End: 11-30-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325120 - Industrial Gas Manufacturing

DELIVERY FEE (INCLUDES COA)

POP Begin: 12-01-2027 POP End: 11-30-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325120 - Industrial Gas Manufacturing

PORTAL ADMIN FEE

POP Begin: 12-01-2027 POP End: 11-30-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325120 - Industrial Gas Manufacturing

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 12-01-2027 POP End: 11-30-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325120 - Industrial Gas Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6835 - Medical Gases

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): EMERGENCY DELIVERY

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 12-01-2027 POP End: 11-30-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325120 - Industrial Gas Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6835 - Medical Gases

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): EMERGENCY DELIVERY

CCF

OXYGEN PRODUCT PRICE

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 12-01-2028 POP End: 11-30-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325120 - Industrial Gas Manufacturing

MONTHLY FACILITY FEE TANK RENTAL 9000G HORIZONTAL

POP Begin: 12-01-2028 POP End: 11-30-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325120 - Industrial Gas Manufacturing

MONTHLY FACILITY FEE TANK RENTAL 3000G VERTICAL

POP Begin: 12-01-2028 POP End: 11-30-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325120 - Industrial Gas Manufacturing

TELEMETRY

POP Begin: 12-01-2028 POP End: 11-30-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325120 - Industrial Gas Manufacturing

DELIVERY FEE (INCLUDES COA)

POP Begin: 12-01-2028 POP End: 11-30-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325120 - Industrial Gas Manufacturing

PORTAL ADMIN FEE

POP Begin: 12-01-2028 POP End: 11-30-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325120 - Industrial Gas Manufacturing

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 12-01-2028 POP End: 11-30-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325120 - Industrial Gas Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6835 - Medical Gases

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): EMERGENCY DELIVERY

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 12-01-2028 POP End: 11-30-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325120 - Industrial Gas Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6835 - Medical Gases

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): EMERGENCY DELIVERY

CCF

OXYGEN PRODUCT PRICE

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 12-01-2029 POP End: 11-30-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325120 - Industrial Gas Manufacturing

MONTHLY FACILITY FEE TANK RENTAL 9000G HORIZONTAL

POP Begin: 12-01-2029 POP End: 11-30-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325120 - Industrial Gas Manufacturing

MONTHLY FACILITY FEE TANK RENTAL 3000G VERTICAL

POP Begin: 12-01-2029 POP End: 11-30-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325120 - Industrial Gas Manufacturing

TELEMETRY

POP Begin: 12-01-2029 POP End: 11-30-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325120 - Industrial Gas Manufacturing

DELIVERY FEE (INCLUDES COA)

POP Begin: 12-01-2029 POP End: 11-30-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325120 - Industrial Gas Manufacturing

PORTAL ADMIN FEE

POP Begin: 12-01-2029 POP End: 11-30-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325120 - Industrial Gas Manufacturing

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 12-01-2029 POP End: 11-30-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325120 - Industrial Gas Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6835 - Medical Gases

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): EMERGENCY DELIVERY

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 12-01-2029 POP End: 11-30-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325120 - Industrial Gas Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6835 - Medical Gases

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): EMERGENCY DELIVERY

CCF

OXYGEN PRODUCT PRICE SCF

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 12-01-2030 POP End: 11-30-2031 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325120 - Industrial Gas Manufacturing

MONTHLY FACILITY FEE TANK RENTAL 9000G HORIZONTAL

POP Begin: 12-01-2030 POP End: 11-30-2031 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325120 - Industrial Gas Manufacturing

MONTHLY FACILITY FEE TANK RENTAL 3000G VERTICAL

POP Begin: 12-01-2030 POP End: 11-30-2031 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325120 - Industrial Gas Manufacturing

TELEMETRY

POP Begin: 12-01-2030 POP End: 11-30-2031 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325120 - Industrial Gas Manufacturing

DELIVERY FEE (INCLUDES COA)

POP Begin: 12-01-2030 POP End: 11-30-2031 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325120 - Industrial Gas Manufacturing

PORTAL ADMIN FEE

POP Begin: 12-01-2030 POP End: 11-30-2031 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325120 - Industrial Gas Manufacturing

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 12-01-2030 POP End: 11-30-2031 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325120 - Industrial Gas Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6835 - Medical Gases

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): EMERGENCY DELIVERY

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 12-01-2030 POP End: 11-30-2031 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325120 - Industrial Gas Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6835 - Medical Gases

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): EMERGENCY DELIVERY

B.3 STATEMENT OF WORK

1. GENERAL: VA Long Beach Healthcare System requires a contract for Liquid oxygen tanks and associated equipment (meters/valves/pressure gauges/flow meters/alarms) as may be present and part of the storage at the various locations as directed by the Facilities Management Engineer. The contractor shall provide all labor, personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and provide all services stated in this Statement of Work (SOW). VA Long Beach will be constructing and moving the bulk oxygen tank farm within FY28-FY29.

2. BACKGROUND: VA Long Beach Healthcare System supplies medical grade quality “Bulk” liquid oxygen for patient care.

3. PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS:

a.

b. The Contractor shall provide all labor, personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision and other items and services necessary provide medical grade quality “Bulk” liquid oxygen for patient care to the VA Long Beach Healthcare System, CA Facility (VALBHS) 5901 E. 7th Street, Long Beach, CA 90822.

Liquid oxygen tanks located adjacent to locations as directed by the Facilities Management Engineer. Provide main and reserve tanks as well as provide liquid oxygen products, tank and alerting systems, inspection, calibration of flowmeters, and annual certifications of all tank/flow/pressure gauges and ALL associated alarm system. Include all maintenance upon request from VALBHS Facilities Management.

c. EQUIPMENT: Liquid oxygen tanks and associated equipment (meters/valves/pressure gauges/flow meters/alarms) as may be present and part of the storage at the various locations as directed by the Facilities Management Engineer. The current tank farm will be moved to a new location, located behind Bld 1 at the Dietary Loading Dock. The vendor will need to provide and install new tanks that fit the required space at this new specified location. The new Tank Farm is projected to move in FY28 through project number 600-20-143 Correct Site Civil FCA Access Def. Prior to construction, VA will have design Architect Engineer reach out to new vendor to obtain information on changing the current design to meet the new vendor’s site requirements for equipment. Additionally, vendor will need to provide details of their involvement and requirements to complete the successful installation of new equipment and tanks in the new location. This shall include, but not be limited to: whether the vendor will perform the installation themselves, if the VA is responsible for the installation and if approved installers are required.

d. AREAS TO BE MAINTAINED: Building 5C and new proposed location liquid oxygen tanks including de-icing as required; and all alarm systems associated with the storage facilities.

e. TASK FREQUENCY AND INSTRUCTIONS: Refill tanks with liquid oxygen as may be required to maintain the minimum “SAFE” fill level (or as determined by facilities management and medical support staff) – provide telemetry for automatic refill notifications as well as maintain such systems; maintain and/or calibrate any remote alarms/pressure sensors/alert systems as necessary (for any cause). ( the facilities Building Management System BMS is Metasys from Johnson controls (sole source). The system shall be equipped with Metasys capabilities and connected to our BMS) Contractor shall make a best effort to have a truck onsite to refill before the tank reaches 35% filled. A daily Bulk inventory report shall be issued to Facilities Management at the VALBHS.

f. SPECIAL WORK REQUIREMENTS: a. Upon the delivery of bulk oxygen supply, contractor shall provide a signed, legible, written/typed/printed receipt to the Engineering Department Facilities Management Team indicating the date of delivery. Prior to departing the station, all bulk oxygen system components will be checked for proper functioning. The report format will be approved by the appropriate government Engineering employee. b. The contractor shall have competent, documented experience as a medical grade oxygen maintenance and repair provider per NFPA & CGA and comply with all pertinent regulations of the State of California.

g. PROPERTY DAMAGE: The contractor shall take all necessary precautions to prevent damage to any government property.

h. IDENTIFICATION, PARKING, SMOKING, CELLULAR PHONE USE AND VA REGULATIONS: The contractor's employees shall always wear visible identification while on the premises of the VA property. It is the responsibility of the contractor to park in the appropriate designated parking areas. Information on parking is available from the VA Police-Security Service. The VA will not invalidate or make reimbursement for parking violations of the contractor under any conditions. Smoking is prohibited on the premises of the VA facility. Cellular phones and two-way radios are not to be used within six feet of any medical equipment. Possession of weapons is prohibited. Enclosed containers, including tool kits, shall be subject to search. Violations of VA regulations may result in a citation answerable in the United States (Federal) District Court, and shall NOT be removable to a local district, state, or municipal court venue.

4. REFERENCE/REQUIREMENTS: The requirements of the following references must be always met:

a. VA Directive 7343, Utilization of Personal Property.

b. VA Directive 7345, Sale, Abandonment, or Destruction of Personal Property, and Utilization.

c. VA Directive 7346, Utilization and Disposal of Personal Property Pursuant to Exchange/Sale Authority.

5. PROTECTION OF GOVERNMENT PROPERTY: During work execution, the Contractor shall take special care to protect Government property including interior and exterior buildings, furniture, walls, baseboards, and other surfaces. Damage resulting from Contractor operations shall be repaired by the Contractor, including painting, refinishing, or replacement (if necessary), at no additional cost to the Government.

6. PERMITS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The Contractor shall, without additional expense to the Government, be responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses and permits, and for complying with any applicable Federal, State, and Municipal laws, codes, and regulations in connection with the prosecution of the work. Contractor shall be similarly responsible for all damages to persons or property. Contractor shall take proper safety and health precautions to protect the work, the workers, the public and the property of others. Contractor shall also be responsible for all materials delivered and work performed until completion and acceptance of the entire work.

Contractor shall furnish proof of guaranteed available disposal privileges with their quote. Once contract award has been made, the VA reserves the right to request proof of guaranteed available privileges from the Contractor at any time during the contract period. All costs associated with the disposal facility shall be included in the unit prices proposed by the Contractor.

Deductive alternate: Contractor shall provide a cost for removal and disposal of existing bulk oxygen system.

7. ADMINISTRATION

a. Accident Reporting: In the event an accident occurs on the Department of Veterans Affairs property or involving Government personnel or property, the contractor shall contact the VA Police immediately. A report shall be provided to the Contracting Officer and POC in writing that shall include the following: (1) the time and date of occurrence; (2) the place of occurrence; (3) a list of personnel directly involved; and (4) a narrative or description of the accident to include chronological order of the accident and circumstances; (5) Corrective action to prevent future occurrences.

b. Federal Holidays: The Vendor is not required to provide service on the following National holidays, nor shall the Vendor be paid for these holidays. The following national holidays observed by the Federal Government:

If a holiday falls on Sunday, the following Monday shall be observed as the National Holiday. When a holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is observed as a National Holiday by U.S. Government agencies. Also included would be any day specifically declared by the President of the United States.

c. Invoice and Payments:

(1) Invoices will be submitted quarterly in arrears electronically to https://portal.tungsten-network.com 8.Construction documents:

A. Contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, certification, supervision, and materials necessary to perform all operations in connections with this order. Contractor shall perform work in strict accordance with the General Specifications, Statement of Work, schedule, and all other supporting documents for this contract. Contractor shall work with the Architect/Engineer (A/E) to furnish accurate As-Built Drawings and test results.

B. All construction items are to be provided by the General Contractor, unless specified to be VA provided.

9. Specifications:

A. The VA Master Construction Specifications contain work procedures and material requirements designed to meet regulatory compliance requirements. Whenever possible, the Master Construction Specifications shall be used as the basis for project designs.

B. A complete list of these specifications can be viewed at the following website: http://www.cfm.va.gov. Specifications which address EOSH requirements include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. SECTION 01 00 00 – General Requirements

2. SECTION 01 33 23 - Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples

3. SECTION 01 57 19 – Temporary Environmental Controls

4. SECTION 01 74 19 – Construction Waste Management

5. SECTION 02 82 11 – Traditional Asbestos Abatement

6. SECTION 02 82 13.13 – Glove bag Asbestos Abatement

7. SECTION 02 82 13.19 – Asbestos Floor Tile and Mastic Abatement

10. Construction Scope:

A. Contractor shall inquire to procure existing Matheson tanks on site, if this option is not available, contractor will provide a new set of bulk oxygen tanks as needed for VA Long Beach per TIL requirements. Contractor shall provide proposals with both options to the government.

Revised: The vendor will need to provide (1) quote for the establishment of the new oxygen farm. The existing tanks will be processed by the previous vendor and VA to continue service and removal.

B. Contractor shall inspect current site for compatibility with their equipment and tanks. All site modifications to adapt new equipment shall be at no cost to the government.

C. Contractor shall perform all necessary site preparation at no additional cost to the government to install, connect and commission a fully operational bulk oxygen system

D. Contractor shall provide a written and VA approved plan to provide oxygen prior to the existing tanks being removed.

E. Contractor to coordinate all demolition and construction with VA’s Engineering project manager for construction.

F. Contractor shall coordinate project schedule with the removal schedule of the Matheson bulk oxygen system.

G. No more than 10 days after oxygen removal, contractor shall begin installation of new equipment or begin site preparation for new equipment. Contractor will provide temporary oxygen, as submitted in VA approved plan, prior to existing oxygen tanks reaching 35% fill level of Matheson’s existing tanks and will maintain temporary oxygen supply to VA’s “Emergency Oxygen Supply Connection” (EOSC) for duration of construction and commissioning of new equipment at no additional cost to the government.

Note: A new site location will be constructed in future construction project starting in FY28 project number 600-20-143 Correct Site Civil FCA Access Def. Prior to construction, VA will have design Architect Engineer reach out to new vendor to obtain information on changing the current design to meet the new vendor’s site requirements for equipment. Additionally, vendor will need to provide details of their involvement and requirements to complete the successful installation of new equipment and tanks in the new location. This shall include, but not be limited to : whether the vendor will perform the installation themselves, if the VA is responsible for the installation and if approved installers are required.

11. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: The period of performance will be Base year with the option to extend. Base year to start 12/1/2026 FY27

12. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: VA Long Beach Healthcare System, 5901 E. 7th Street, Long Beach, CA 90822.

(SOW END)

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SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

C.1 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (OCT 2025) (DEVIATION)

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

(b) Inspection/Acceptance. The Contractor shall only tender for acceptance those items that conform to the requirements of this contract. The Government reserves the right to inspect or test any supplies or services that have been tendered for acceptance. The Government may require repair or replacement of nonconforming supplies or reperformance of nonconforming services at no increase in contract price. If repair/replacement or reperformance will not correct the defects or is not possible, the Government may seek an equitable price reduction or adequate consideration for acceptance of nonconforming supplies or services. The Government must exercise its post acceptance rights—

(1) Within a reasonable time after the defect was discovered or should have been discovered; and

(2) Before any substantial change occurs in the condition of the item, unless the change is due to the defect in the item.

(c) Assignment. The Contractor or its assignee may assign its rights to receive payment due as a result of performance of this contract to a bank, trust company, or other financing institution, including any Federal lending agency in accordance with the Assignment of Claims Act (31 U.S.C. 3727). However, when a third party makes payment (e.g., use of the Governmentwide commercial purchase card), the Contractor may not assign its rights to receive payment under this contract.

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

(e) Disputes. This contract is subject to 41 U.S.C. chapter 71, Contract Disputes. Failure of the parties to this contract to reach agreement on any request for equitable adjustment, claim, appeal or action arising under or relating to this contract shall be a dispute to be resolved in accordance with the clause FAR 52.233-1, Disputes, which is incorporated in this contract by reference. The Contractor shall proceed diligently with performance of this contract, pending final resolution of any dispute arising under the contract.

(f) Excusable delays. The Contractor shall be liable for default unless nonperformance is caused by an occurrence beyond the reasonable control of the Contractor and without its fault or negligence. Examples of occurrences include acts of God or the public enemy, acts of the Government in either its sovereign or contractual capacity, fires, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, strikes, unusually severe weather, and delays of common carriers. When an excusable delay occurs, the Contractor shall—

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

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

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

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

(h) Patent indemnity. The Contractor shall indemnify the Government and its officers, employees, and agents against liability, including costs, for actual or alleged direct or contributory infringement of, or inducement to infringe, any United States or foreign patent, trademark, or copyright, arising out of the performance of this contract, provided the Contractor is reasonably notified of such claims and proceedings.

(i) Payment—

(1) Items accepted. Payment shall be made for items accepted by the Government that have been delivered to the delivery destinations set forth in this contract.

(2) Prompt payment. The Government will make payment in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C. 3903) and prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR part 1315.

(3) Discount. In connection with any discount offered for early payment, time shall be computed from the date of the invoice. For the purpose of computing the discount earned, payment shall be considered to have been made on the date that appears on the payment check or the specified payment date if an electronic funds transfer payment is made.

(4) Overpayments. If the Contractor becomes aware of a duplicate contract financing or invoice payment or that the Government has otherwise overpaid on a contract financing or invoice payment, the Contractor shall—

(i) Remit the overpayment amount to the payment office cited in the contract along with a description of the overpayment including the—

(A) Circumstances of the overpayment (e.g., duplicate payment, erroneous payment, liquidation errors, date(s) of overpayment);

(B) Affected contract number and delivery order number, if applicable;

(C) Affected line item or subline item, if applicable;

(D) Contractor point of contact; and

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

(5) Interest.

(i) All amounts that become payable by the Contractor to the Government under this contract shall bear simple interest from the date due until paid unless paid within 30 days of becoming due. The interest rate shall be the interest rate established by the Secretary of the Treasury as provided in 41 U.S.C. 7109, which is applicable to the period in which the amount becomes due, as provided in (i)(6)(v) of this clause, and then at the rate applicable for each six-month period as fixed by the Secretary until the amount is paid.

(ii) The Government may issue a demand for payment to the Contractor upon finding a debt is due under the contract.

(iii) Final decisions. The Contracting Officer will issue a final decision as required by FAR part 33 if—

(A) The Contracting Officer and the Contractor are unable to reach agreement on the existence or amount of a debt within 30 days;

(B) The Contractor fails to liquidate a debt previously demanded by the Contracting Officer within the timeline specified in the demand for payment unless the amounts were not repaid because the Contractor has requested an installment payment agreement; or

(C) The Contractor requests a deferment of collection on a debt previously demanded by the Contracting Officer (see FAR part 32).

(iv) If a demand for payment was previously issued for the debt, the demand for payment included in the final decision shall identify the same due date as the original demand for payment.

(v) Amounts shall be due at the earliest of the following dates:

(A) The date fixed under this contract.

(B) The date of the first written demand for payment, including any demand for payment resulting from a termination for cause.

(vi) The interest charge shall be computed for the actual number of calendar days involved beginning on the due date and ending on-

(A) The date on which the designated office receives payment from the Contractor;

(B) The date of issuance of a Government check to the Contractor from which an amount otherwise payable has been withheld as a credit against the contract debt; or

(C) The date on which an amount withheld and applied to the contract debt would otherwise have become payable to the Contractor.

(vii) The interest charge made under this clause may be reduced under the procedures for interest credits prescribed in FAR part 32 in effect on the date of this contract.

(j) Risk of loss. Unless the contract specifically provides otherwise, risk of loss or damage to the supplies provided under this contract shall remain with the Contractor until, and shall pass to the Government upon—

(1) Delivery of the supplies to a carrier, if transportation is f.o.b. origin; or

(2) Delivery of the supplies to the Government at the destination specified in the contract, if transportation is f.o.b. destination.

(k) Taxes. The contract price includes all applicable Federal, State, and local taxes and duties.

(l) Termination for the Government's convenience. The Government reserves the right to terminate this contract, or any part hereof, for its sole convenience. In the event of such termination, the Contractor shall immediately stop all work and shall immediately cause any and all of its suppliers and subcontractors to cease work. Subject to the terms of this contract, the Contractor shall be paid a percentage of the contract price reflecting the percentage of the work performed prior to the notice of termination, plus reasonable charges the Contractor can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Government using its standard record keeping system, have resulted from the termination. The Contractor shall not be required to comply with the cost accounting standards or contract cost principles for this purpose. This paragraph does not give the Government any right to audit the Contractor's records. The Contractor shall not be paid for any work performed or costs incurred which reasonably could have been avoided.

(m) Termination for cause. The Government may terminate this contract, or any part hereof, for cause in the event of any default by the Contractor, or if the Contractor fails to comply with any contract terms and conditions, or fails to provide the Government, upon request, with adequate assurances of future performance. The Government will send a cure notice to the Contractor, unless the reason for the termination is late delivery. In the event of termination for cause, the Government shall not be liable to the Contractor for any amount for supplies or services not accepted, and the Contractor shall be liable to the Government for any and all rights and remedies provided by law. If it is determined that the Government improperly terminated this contract for default, such termination shall be deemed a termination for convenience.

(n) Title. Unless specified elsewhere in this contract, title to items furnished under this contract shall pass to the Government upon acceptance, regardless of when or where the Government takes physical possession.

(o) Warranty. The Contractor warrants and implies that the items delivered under this contract are merchantable and fit for use for the particular purpose described in this contract.

(p) Limitation of liability. Except as otherwise provided by an express warranty, the Contractor will not be liable to the Government for consequential damages resulting from any defect or deficiencies in accepted items.

(q) Compliance with laws unique to Government contracts. The Contractor agrees to comply with 31 U.S.C. 1352 relating to limitations on the use of appropriated funds to influence certain Federal contracts; 40 U.S.C. chapter 37, Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards; 41 U.S.C. chapter 87, Kickbacks; 49 U.S.C. 40118, Government-financed air transportation; and 41 U.S.C. chapter 21 relating to procurement integrity.

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

(1) The schedule of supplies/services.

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

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

(4) Addenda to this solicitation or contract,

(5) Solicitation provisions incorporated in the solicitation.

(6) Other paragraphs of this clause.

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

(8) The specification.

(s) Unauthorized obligations.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(End of Clause)

C.2 52.216-18 ORDERING (AUG 2020)

(a) Any supplies and services to be furnished under this contract shall be ordered by issuance of delivery orders or task orders by the individuals or activities designated in the Schedule. Such orders may be issued from December 1, 2026, through November 30, 2031.

(b) All delivery orders or task orders are subject to the terms and conditions of this contract. In the event of conflict between a delivery order or task order and this contract, the contract shall control.

(c) A delivery order or task order is considered "issued" when—

(1) If sent by mail (includes transmittal by U.S. mail or private delivery service), the Government deposits the order in the mail;

(2) If sent by fax, the Government transmits the order to the Contractor’s fax number; or

(3) If sent electronically, the Government either—

(i) Posts a copy of the delivery order or task order to a Government document access system, and notice is sent to the Contractor; or

(ii) Distributes the delivery order or task order via email to the Contractor’s email address.

(d) Orders may be issued by methods other than those enumerated in this clause only if authorized in the contract.

(End of Clause)

C.3 52.216-19 ORDER LIMITATIONS (OCT 1995)

(a) Minimum order. When the Government requires supplies or services covered by this contract in an amount of less than $100.00, the Government is not obligated to purchase, nor is the Contractor obligated to furnish, those supplies or services under the contract.

(b) Maximum order. The Contractor is not obligated to honor—

(1) Any order for a single item in excess of $500,000.00;

(2) Any order for a combination of items in excess of $1,000,000.00; or

(3) A series of orders from the same ordering office that together call for quantities exceeding the limitation in paragraph (b)(1) or (2) of this section.

(c) If this is a requirements contract (i.e., includes the Requirements clause at subsection 52.216-21 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)), the Government is not required to order a part of any one requirement from the Contractor if that requirement exceeds the maximum-order limitations in paragraph (b) of this section.

(d) Notwithstanding paragraphs (b) and (c) of this section, the Contractor shall honor any order exceeding the maximum order limitations in paragraph (b), unless that order (or orders) is returned to the ordering office within days after issuance, with written notice stating the Contractor's intent not to ship the item (or items) called for and the reasons. Upon receiving this notice, the Government may acquire the supplies or services from another source.

(End of Clause)

C.4 52.216-22 INDEFINITE QUANTITY (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)

(a) This is an indefinite-quantity contract for the supplies or services specified, and effective for the period stated, in the Schedule. The quantities of supplies and services specified in the Schedule are estimates only and are not purchased by this contract.

(b) Delivery or performance shall be made only as authorized by orders issued in accordance with the Ordering clause. The Contractor shall furnish to the Government, when and if ordered, the supplies or services specified in the Schedule up to and including the quantity designated in the Schedule as the "maximum." The Government shall order at least the quantity of supplies or services designated in the Schedule as the "minimum."

(c) Except for any limitations on quantities in the Order Limitations clause or in the Schedule, there is no limit on the number of orders that may be issued. The Government may issue orders requiring delivery to multiple destinations or performance at multiple locations.

(d) Any order issued during the ordering period of this contract and not completed within that period shall be completed by the Contractor within the time specified in the order, which may include order options to be exercised after the ordering period of this contract but before the end of the period of performance of the order. The contract shall govern the Contractor's and Government's rights and obligations with respect to that order, including options exercised, to the same extent as if the order were completed during the contract's ordering period; provided, that the Contractor shall not be required to make any deliveries under this contract after 11/30/2031.

(End of Clause)

C.5 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.6 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 6 months.

(End of Clause)

C.7 52.219-14 LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)

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

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

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

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

(c) Applicability. This clause applies only to—

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

(2) Part or parts of a multiple-award…