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36C26320Q0597
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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.
DUNS:
DUNS+4:
PHONE:
FAX:
17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN OFFER 18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK BELOW IS CHECKED
SEE ADDENDUM
19.
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
ITEM NO.
SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES
QUANTITY
UNIT
UNIT PRICE
AMOUNT
(Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)
25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA
26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only) 27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA
ARE
ARE NOT ATTACHED.
27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA
ARE
ARE NOT ATTACHED
28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN _______________
29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF. ___________________________________ OFFER
COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND
DATED ________________________________. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION
DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY
(BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE
ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED
SET FORTH HEREIN IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:
30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER) 30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (TYPE OR PRINT) 30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (TYPE OR PRINT) 31c. DATE SIGNED
AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION
(REV. 2/2012)
PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE
Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212
7. FOR SOLICITATION
INFORMATION CALL:
STANDARD FORM 1449
OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30
SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS
36C26320Q0597 07-14-2020 Eric Zintek 320-654-7614 07-22-2020 10am Department of Veterans Affairs
NETWORK 23 CONTRACTING OFFICE
Contract Officer 4801 Veterans Drive St. Cloud
MN
56303 X X 337127 500 Employees N/A X Department of Veterans Affairs Nebraska Western Iowa VA Lincoln CBOC 600 South 70th ST Lincoln
NE
68510 Same as issued by
Department of Veterans Affairs Financial Service Center PO Box 149971 Austin
TX
78714 512-460-5540 See CONTINUATION Page Lincoln CBOC Dental Ez Furniture - Brand Name or Equal See price/cost schedule FOB: Destination Period of performance: 12/1/2020 - 12/8/2020 See CONTINUATION Page
3600160-1365-820100-3131-636 SPY0CP8A2
X X Eric Zintek Table of Contents
| SECTION A | 1 |
| A.1 SF 1449 SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS | 1 |
| SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS | 3 |
| B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA | 3 |
| B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE | 9 |
| ITEM INFORMATION | 9 |
| SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES | 11 |
| C.1 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998) | 11 |
| C.2 52.219-6 NOTICE OF TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE (DEVIATION 2019-01) | 11 |
| C.3 VAAR 852.212-70 PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES APPLICABLE TO VA ACQUISITION OF COMMERCIAL ITEMS (APR 2020) | 12 |
| C.4 VAAR 852.212-71 GRAY MARKET ITEMS (APR 2020) | 14 |
| C.5 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JUN 2020) | 14 |
| SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS | 23 |
| SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS | 24 |
| ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS | 24 |
| E.1 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998) | 24 |
| E.2 52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (DEC 2019) | 25 |
| E.3 52.212-2 EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2014) | 26 |
| E.4 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JUN 2020) | 27 |
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 36C263 Department of Veterans Affairs
NETWORK 23 CONTRACTING OFFICE
Contract Officer 4801 Veterans Drive St. Cloud MN 56303
2. CONTRACTOR REMITTANCE ADDRESS: All payments by the Government to the contractor will be made in accordance with:
| [X] |
| 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System For Award Management, or |
| [] |
| 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party |
3. INVOICES: Invoices shall be submitted in arrears:
| a. Quarterly | [] |
| b. Semi-Annually | [] |
| c. Other | [X] Upon receipt and acceptance |
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.
Department of Veterans Affairs Financial Service Center PO Box 149971
Austin TX 78714 ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS: The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the Solicitation numbered and dated as follows:
| AMENDMENT NO |
| DATE |
Page 1 of Page 1 of Statement of Work LNK004 Dental Lab Lincoln Community Based Outpaitent Clinic (CBOC) Lincoln, NE
1. PURPOSE
1.1. The purpose of this requirement is to deliver and install fully functional Dental Lab as part of the initial outfitting of the newly constructed Lincoln CBOC located at 600 South 70th Street, Lincoln, NE 68510. This is a Brand Name OR Equal solicitation.
2. SCOPE
2.1. The Contractor shall deliver and install all items listed in section 2.5.
2.2. All items must meet all salient characteristics defined in section 2.5.
2.3. Installation must meet manufacturer specifications.
2.4. The Contractor shall furnish all personnel, supplies, and equipment required for delivery and installation.
2.4.1. Position 1, 2 Sink and Boil Out Area
| Basis of Design: Dental Ez BRAND NAME OR EQUAL | |
| Specifications/Salient Characteristics: |
Custom built Workcounter L-shape, Sink, Cabinetries
· Outlet, 20amp Ground Fault, Part# 101GF20, Qty. 9
· Air Gun System, Retractable, Part# 2001IG, Qty. 2
· Cold Water Stop Valve, Upgraded, Part# 20800, Qty. 1
· Flange, Air quick conn.w/212, Part# 209T212, Qty. 2
· 5” x 5” Waste Chute in S.S.Top, Part# 217, Qty. 2
· Single Wire 40" Rack w / Wall Bracket Assy, Part# 223223WB, Qty. 7
· 24"W x 24"D x 35 5/8"H 3 Drawer Cabinet, No Top, Part# 2403NT, Qty. 1
· 24"W x 24"D x 35 5/8"H 2 Door Cabinet, No Top, Part# 2420NT, Qty.2
· 24in x 30in Ht. Wall Cab.w/Plain Stl.Drs, Part# 24HWHCPU, Qty.1
· End Panel (size/color, TBD at Award), Part# 264, Qty. 2
· Corner Filler w/Toe Base (size, TBD at Award), Part# 264C, Qty. 1
· 30"W x 24"D x 35 5/8"H 1 Dwr, 2 Door Cabinet, No Top, Part# 300INT, Qty. 1
· 30" Dbl Door, Sink Panel w/L S Air, Cabinet, No Top, Part# 3001SPLANT, Qty.1
· 30” H.Wall Cab.w/Plain Steel Doors, Part# 30HWHCPU, Qty. 2
· 36"W x 24"D x 35 5/8"H 1 Dwr, 2 Door, Cabinet, NoTop, Part# 3601NT, Qty. 2
· 36" Sink Panel Cabinet w/LS Air (No Top), Part# 3601SPLANT, Qty. 1
· 3 Comp. Insert FOR 24in Cab., Part# 365, Qty. 1
· 36”H. Wall Cab. w/Plain Doors, Part# 36HWHCPU, Qty. 1
· Up to 30in deep SS Top w/Backshelf, Part# 4531, Qty. 32
· (WIP) 14" x 32" Sloped Bottom Sink w/Model Trimmer Tray, Part# 453DBLSK, Qty. 1
· 45 Degree Corner Table Frame, No Top, Part# 487NT, Qty. 1
· 14x18x10 Welded Integral Sink, Part# 506SS, Qty. 1
· Beehive Insrt for 520 Strainer, Part# 518, Qty. 2
· Flat Sink Strainer w/ 6" Tail Piece, Part# 520, Qty. 2
· Plumbing for 5402E Washout/Curing Unit, Part# 5241, Qty. 1
· 8” Wall Mounted Faucet, Part# 552,Qty. 2
· Foot Operated Water Control, Part# 625, Qty. 1
· Single-Swivel Gooseneck Faucet, Part# 626, Qty. 1
· Mestra model trimmer (NEW), Part# 80093, Qty. 1
· PNEUMATIC PRESS, Part# 83200, Qty. 1
· Hand Held Eye Wash w/Thermostatic Mixing Valve, Part# EWHH18TM, Qty. 1
· Olson Laboratories 3.5 gal kit, Part# OLSON 3.5, Qty. 2
· Olson Lab- 3.5 gal refill, Part# OLSON 3.5 REFIL, Qty. 2
· 208 Volt Washout/Boilout Electric Curing Unit, Part# WS30E, Qty. 1
2.4.1.2 Position 3, Milling
Basis of Design: Dental Ez BRAND NAME OR EQUAL Specifications/Salient Characteristics:
Custom built Milling Station, Cabinitries
· Air quick conn.w/212 flange, Part# 209T212, Qty. 1
· Single Wire 40" Rack w / Wall Bracket Assy, Part# 223223WB, Qty. 8
· End Panel {specify size/color}, Part# 264, Qty. 1
· 36"W x 24"D x 35 5/8"H 2 Dwr, 2 Door, Cabinet, NoTop, Part# 3602NT, Qty. 2
· Staron 1/2" Sanded (Vermillion or Gray) Finished sq ft, Part# 475FINCOR, Qty. 15
· 1” x 34” filler strip, Part# DF41131, Qty. 1
2.4.1.3 Position 4, 5, 6 Workstation Area
Basis of Design: Dental Ez BRAND NAME OR EQUAL Specifications/Salient Characteristics:
Custom built Work Stations
· 3 Way 20Amp 277V White Switch, Box, Chrome Cover, Part# 10120SWW, Qty. 2
· GFCI Duplex Dbl 15Amp GFI White, Box, Chrome Cover, Part# 10215GFIW, Qty. 2
· 20A GFCI Dbl Duplex + 2 USB, Box, Chrome Cover, Part# 10220GFIWUSB, Qty. 2
· 15"W x 24"D x 31-1/4"H, 3 Dwr Cabinet, No Top, Part# 1603NT, Qty. 2
· 206gas valve with 212 flange, Part# 206G212, Qty. 2
· Blow gun assmbly w/cast flange, Part# 209J212, Qty. 2
· Single Wire 40" Rack w / Wall Bracket Assy, Part# 223223WB, Qty. 2
· 24" Steel Panel Leg, Part# 24SPL, Qty. 2
· Renfert Basic Quatro IS Serial # , Part# 2959, Qty. 1
· Scoop Docking Port for benches, Part# 320SDP, Qty. 2
· Blast Gate w/3-1/2in Duct, Part# 322, Qty. 2
· Moulded Plastic Grinding Hood, Part# 325, Qty. 2
· 3-1/2in dia.Flex Hose--{by foot}, Part# 351FH, Qty. 14
· 3-1/2in Hose Clamps, Part# 351HC, Qty. 8
· Simplicity Stool (Naugahyde), specify color TBD at Award, Part# 3554-202N, Qty. 4
· 48" x 24" x 6 1/8" Frame, No Top, Part# 43048NT, Qty. 1
· 3 Drawer Bench w/Suction Panel & Carrier, No Top, Part# 439NT, Qty. 2
· Dust collector for use w/3-1/2, Part# 444r, Qty. 1
· Staron 1/2" Sanded (Vermillion or Gray, TBD at Award) Finished sq ft, Part# 475FINCOR, Qty. 45
· 48” Modesty Panel, Part# 764, Qty. 1
· 35 Watt LED Light with 40" Shelves, 14.25" Support Tubes, Part# 800110-LED, Qty. 2
· Front Scoop Assembly For 1/2" Thick Countertop, Part# 9200S.5, Qty. 2
· 1” x 34” filler strip, Part# DF41131, Qty. 2
· 1 1/2" Dia Hole w/ Snap Ring, Part# HOLEI.5, Qty. 2
· Double side, metal backshelf, Part# MBS2, Qty. 5
2.5. DELIVERY AND INSTALLATION
2.5.1. COORDINATION:
2.5.1.1. The Contractor shall coordinate delivery, staging areas, installation, site safety requirements, and parking with the On-site Point of Contact (POC). The On-Site Point of Contact will be designated after contract award.
2.5.1.2. The Contractor shall participate in a pre-delivery meeting as specified in 2.6.1.3 below to determine delivery and installation dates.
2.5.1.3. The Contractor shall verify delivery date three business days prior to scheduled delivery.
2.5.2. DELIVERY
2.5.2.1. Delivery Timeframe: Delivery on 12/1/2020 with installation completed by 12/8/2020.
2.5.2.2. Acquisition of the above items is part of the initial outfitting and activation of the newly constructed Lincoln CBOC.
2.5.2.3. The Contractor will be contacted by the On-Site Point of Contact to schedule a pre-delivery meeting for purposes of verification of delivery and installation dates. The Contractor may be required to adjust the delivery date from the date specified in the contract award document.
2.6. Delivery Location: Contractor shall deliver all equipment to the Lincoln CBOC, Loading Dock, 600 South 70th Street, Lincoln, NE 68510.
2.6.1.1. Delivery Times: The loading dock accepts deliveries between 8am and 3pm Central Time. The loading dock is a federal owned/operated location and will not accept deliveries on federal holidays.
2.6.1.2. Delivery Markings: Contractor shall deliver items in manufacturer's original sealed containers with manufacturer’s name marked thereon. Deliveries shall be marked with the PO and contract number.
2.6.1.3. Delivery and Installation will be coordinated through the On-Site Point of Contact (POC). POCs for delivery and install are:
2.6.1.3.1. Primary: Benjamin Weaver 310-710-3510 bweaver@martekglobal.com
2.6.1.3.2. Secondary: Bill Brown 910-750-2162 WMBrown@martekglobal.com
2.6.2. INSTALLATION
2.6.2.1. The Contractor shall deliver and install all equipment to manufacturer’s specifications and in accordance with Federal and local safety standards.
2.6.2.2. Contractor shall complete final hookup to roughed in utilities (Gas, Air, Water and Electric).
2.6.2.3. Installation/Configuration shall commence upon day of delivery. All work shall be completed between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. MST. Monday through Friday, excluding all Federal holidays (https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/pay-administration/fact-sheets/holidays-work-schedules-and-pay).
2.6.2.4. The Contractor shall remove all related shipping debris and cleanup any materials and tools associated with delivery and installation of the specified items. Contractor shall remove all packaging from the Lincoln CBOC premises.
2.6.2.5. The Contractor shall be responsible for any damage to the building that occurs due to Contractor error or neglect (refer to Section 5 below).
2.7. SITE CONDITIONS
2.7.1. Delivery and installation personnel must comply with all posted site safety requirements. The Contractor shall confirm site safety requirements with the On-Site Point of Contact when coordinating delivery and installation.
2.7.2. There shall be no smoking, eating, or drinking inside the site at any time. The Lincoln CBOC Campus is a Smoke Free Campus.
2.7.3. If the requirements in sections 2.7 are not adhered to the delivery may be rejected and be rescheduled at Contractors expense.
3. INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE
3.1. The Contractor shall conduct a joint inspection with the On-Site Point of Contact upon completion of installation.
3.2. In the event deficiencies are identified, the Contractor shall provide date when the identified deficiencies will be addressed if not addressed on the date of installation.
3.3. The Contractor shall conduct a joint inspection with the On-Site Point of Contact after addressing all deficiencies.
3.4. All deficiencies identified during joint inspections shall be fixed by the Contractor prior to government acceptance of the item.
3.5. Disputes shall be resolved by the Contracting Officer.
4. PROTECTION OF PROPERTY
4.1. Contractor shall protect all items from damage during delivery and installation. The Contractor shall take precaution against damage to the building(s), grounds, and furnishings.
4.2. Contractor shall be responsible for providing adequate floor and wall protection to minimize damage to the facility during delivery/installation of the items in section 2.4. It is recommended that all material handling equipment have rubber wheels to minimize potential damage to floors..
4.3. The Contractor shall perform an inspection of the building(s) and grounds with the On-Site Point of Contact prior to commencing work. The Contractor shall be responsible for repairing or replacing any items that require simple repair, components, building(s), or grounds damaged due to negligence and/or actions taken by the Contractor or its employees. The source of all repairs beyond simple surface cleaning is the facility construction contractor (or appropriate subcontractor), so that building warranty is maintained. Concurrence from the VA Facilities Management POC and On-Site Point of Contact is required before the Contractor may perform any significant repair work. In all cases, repairs shall utilize materials of the same quality, size, texture, grade, and color to match adjacent existing work.
4.4. The Contractor shall be responsible for securing the items identified in section 2.4 and its own work tools and equipment during delivery/installation.
5. WARRANTY
5.1. The contractor shall provide all manufacturer(s) warranties on all parts and labor at time of delivery.
5.2. The warranties shall include all travel and shipping costs associated with any warranty repair.
See attached document: Drawing - MARTEK LINCOLN DENTAL LAB.
B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE
ITEM INFORMATION
| ITEM NUMBER |
| DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES |
| QUANTITY |
| UNIT |
| UNIT PRICE |
| AMOUNT |
| 1.00 |
| EA |
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
Sink & Boil Out Area - custom built work counter L-shape, sink cabinetries - Positions 1 & 2
| 1.00 |
| EA |
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
Milling - custom built milling station cabinetries - Position 3
| 1.00 |
| EA |
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
Workstation Are - custom built work stations - Positions 4, 5 & 6
| 1.00 |
| JB |
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
Installation
| GRAND TOTAL |
| __________________ |
SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES
ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS Clauses that are incorporated by reference (by Citation Number, Title, and Date), have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available.
The following clauses are incorporated into 52.212-4 as an addendum to this contract:
C.1 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)
This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):
http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/
(End of Clause)
| FAR Number |
| Title |
| Date |
| 52.204-13 |
| SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE |
| OCT 2018 |
| 52.204-18 |
| COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE MAINTENANCE |
| JUL 2016 |
| 52.232-40 |
| PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS |
| DEC 2013 |
C.2 52.219-6 NOTICE OF TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE (DEVIATION 2019-01)
(a) Definition. "Small business concern," as used in this clause, means a concern, including its affiliates, that is independently owned and operated, not dominant in the field of operation in which it is bidding on Government contracts, and qualified as a small business under the size standards in this solicitation.
(b) Applicability. This clause applies only to—
(1) Contracts that have been totally set aside or reserved for small business concerns; and
(2) Orders set aside for small business concerns under multiple-award contracts as described in 8.405-5 and 16.505(b)(2)(i)(F).
(c) General.
(1) Offers are solicited only from small business concerns. Offers received from concerns that are not small business concerns shall be considered nonresponsive and will be rejected.
(2) Any award resulting from this solicitation will be made to a small business concern.
(d) Agreement.
(1) For a contract at or below the simplified acquisition threshold, a small business concern may provide the end item of any firm. For a contract exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold and the requirements of paragraphs (d)(1)(i) through (iii) of this clause have not been waived by SBA in accordance with 13 CFR 121.1204, a small business concern that provides an end item it did not manufacture, process, or produce, shall—
(i) Provide an end item that a small business has manufactured, processed, or produced in the United States or its outlying areas;
(ii) Be primarily engaged in the retail or wholesale trade and normally sell the type of item being supplied; and
(iii) Take ownership or possession of the item(s) with its personnel, equipment, or facilities in a manner consistent with industry practice; for example, providing storage, transportation, or delivery.
(2) Paragraph (d)(1) of this clause does not apply to construction or service contracts.
(End of Clause) C.3 VAAR 852.212-70 PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES APPLICABLE TO VA ACQUISITION OF COMMERCIAL ITEMS (APR 2020)
(a) The Contractor agrees to comply with any provision or clause that is incorporated herein by reference to implement agency policy applicable to acquisition of commercial items or components. The following provisions and clauses that have been checked by the Contracting Officer are incorporated by reference.
[X] 852.203–70, Commercial Advertising.
[] 852.209–70, Organizational Conflicts of Interest.
[] 852.211–70, Equipment Operation and Maintenance Manuals.
[] 852.214–71, Restrictions on Alternate Item(s).
[] 852.214–72, Alternate Item(s). [Note: this is a fillable clause.] [] 852.214–73, Alternate Packaging and Packing.
[] 852.214–74, Marking of Bid Samples.
[] 852.215–70, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and Veteran-Owned Small Business Evaluation Factors.
[] 852.215–71, Evaluation Factor Commitments.
[] 852.216–71, Economic Price Adjustment of Contract Price(s) Based on a Price Index.
[] 852.216–72, Proportional Economic Price Adjustment of Contract Price(s) Based on a Price Index.
[] 852.216–73, Economic Price Adjustment—State Nursing Home Care for Veterans.
[] 852.216–74, Economic Price Adjustment—Medicaid Labor Rates.
[] 852.216–75, Economic Price Adjustment—Fuel Surcharge.
[] 852.219–9, VA Small Business Subcontracting Plan Minimum Requirements.
[] 852.219–10, VA Notice of Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside.
[] 852.219–11, VA Notice of Total Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside.
[] 852.222–70, Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards—Nursing Home Care for Veterans.
[] 852.228–70, Bond Premium Adjustment.
[] 852.228–71, Indemnification and Insurance.
[] 852.228–72, Assisting Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses in Obtaining Bonds.
[X] 852.232–72, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests.
[] 852.233–70, Protest Content/Alternative Dispute Resolution.
[] 852.233–71, Alternate Protest Procedure.
[] 852.237–70, Indemnification and Medical Liability Insurance.
[X] 852.246–71, Rejected Goods.
[] 852.246–72, Frozen Processed Foods.
[] 852.246–73, Noncompliance with Packaging, Packing, and/or Marking Requirements.
[] 852.270–1, Representatives of Contracting Officers.
[] 852.271–72, Time Spent by Counselee in Counseling Process.
[] 852.271–73, Use and Publication of Counseling Results.
[] 852.271–74, Inspection.
[] 852.271–75, Extension of Contract Period.
[X] 852.273–70, Late Offers.
[] 852.273–71, Alternative Negotiation Techniques.
[] 852.273–72, Alternative Evaluation.
[] 852.273–73, Evaluation—Health-Care Resources.
[X] 852.273–74, Award without Exchanges.
(b) All requests for quotations, solicitations, and contracts for commercial item services to be provided to beneficiaries must include the following clause:
[] 852.237–74, Nondiscrimination in Service Delivery.
(End of Clause)
C.4 VAAR 852.212-71 GRAY MARKET ITEMS (APR 2020)
(a) No gray market or remanufactured items will be acceptable. Gray market items are Original Equipment Manufacturers’ (OEM) goods sold through unauthorized channels in direct competition with authorized distributors. This procurement is for new OEM medical equipment only for VA medical facilities.
(b) Vendor shall be an OEM, authorized dealer, authorized distributor or authorized reseller for the proposed equipment/system, verified by an authorization letter or other documents from the OEM. All software licensing, warranty and service associated with the equipment/system shall be in accordance with the OEM terms and conditions.
(End of Clause) (End of Addendum to 52.212-4)
C.5 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JUN 2020)
(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) 52.204–23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (Jul 2018) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115–91).
(3) 52.204–25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (AUG 2019) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115–232).
(4) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (NOV 2015).
(5) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (Aug 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).
(6) 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 (JUN 2020), 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 (JUN 2020) (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 (JUN 2020) (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. (JUN 2020) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).
[] (9) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Oct 2018) (41 U.S.C. 2313).
[] (10) [Reserved] [] (11)(i) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 657a).
[] (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-3.
[] (12)(i) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (MAR 2020) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a).
[] (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-4.
[] (13) [Reserved] [X] (14)(i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644).
[] (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020).
[] (15)(i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644).
[] (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-7.
[] (16) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2018) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).
[] (17)(i) 52.219–9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (JUN 2020) (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 (JUN 2020) of 52.219–9.
[] (v) Alternate IV (JUN 2020) of 52.219–9.
[] (18) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).
[] (19) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (MAR 2020) (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)).
[] (21) 52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 657f).
[X] (22)(i) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C 632(a)(2)).
[] (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-28.
[] (23) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) Concerns (MAR 2020) (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 (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).
[] (25) 52.219-32, Orders Issued Directly Under Small Business Reserves (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).
[X] (26) 52.219-33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(17)) [] (27) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755).
[X] (28) 52.222–19, Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (JAN 2020) (E.O. 13126).
[X] (29) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015).
[X] (30)(i) 52.222–26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016) (E.O. 11246).
[] (ii) Alternate I (FEB 1999) of 52.222-26.
[] (31)(i) 52.222–35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).
[] (ii) Alternate I (JULY 2014) of 52.222-35.
[X] (32)(i) 52.222–36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020) (29 U.S.C. 793).
[] (ii) Alternate I (JULY 2014) of 52.222-36.
[] (33) 52.222–37, Employment Reports on Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).
[] (34) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (DEC 2010) (E.O. 13496).
[X] (35)(i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (JAN 2019) (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).
[] (36) 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.)
[] (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.)
[] (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.)
[] (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).
[] (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 (JUN 2020) (E.O. 13513).
[] (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.
[X] (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 2019) (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) 52.229–12, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (JUN 2020).
[] (56) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items (Feb 2002) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).
[] (57) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Items (JAN 2017) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).
[X] (58) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management (Oct 2018) (31 U.S.C. 3332).
[] (59) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Other than System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).
[] (60) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (MAY 2014) (31 U.S.C. 3332).
[] (61) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (AUG 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a).
[] (62) 52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (JAN 2017)(15 U.S.C. 637(d)(13)).
[] (63)(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.
[] (iii) Alternate II (FEB 2006) 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) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (AUG 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).
[] (2) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (MAY 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).
[] (3) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards—Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (AUG 2018) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).
[] (4) 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).
[] (5) 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).
[] (6) 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).
[] (7) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (DEC 2015).
[] (8) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2017) (E.O. 13706).
[] (9) 52.226–6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (JUN 2020) (42 U.S.C. 1792).
(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, as defined in FAR 2.101, on the date of award of this contract, 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 (JUN 2020) (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) 52.204–23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (Jul 2018) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115–91).
(iv) 52.204–25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (AUG 2019) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115–232).
(v) 52.219–8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2018) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds the applicable threshold specified in FAR 19.702(a) on the date of subcontract award, the subcontractor must include 52.219–8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.
(vi) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015).
(vii) 52.222–26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016) (E.O. 11246).
(viii) 52.222–35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).
(ix) 52.222–36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020) (29 U.S.C. 793).
(x) 52.222–37, Employment Reports on Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).
(xi) 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.
(xii) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (AUG 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).
(xiii)(A) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (JAN 2019) (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).
(xiv) 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).
(xv) 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).
(xvi) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (OCT 2015) (E. O. 12989).
(xvii) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (DEC 2015).
(xviii) 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2017) (E.O. 13706).
(xix)(A) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (JAN 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a).
(B) Alternate I (JAN 2017) of 52.224-3.
(xx) 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).
(xxi) 52.226–6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (JUN 2020) (42 U.S.C. 1792). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6.
(xxii) 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.
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SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS
ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS Provisions that are incorporated by reference (by Citation Number, Title, and Date), have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available.
The following provisions are incorporated into 52.212-1 as an addendum to this solicitation:
ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS
Questions:
All questions and requests for clarifications must be submitted in writing to the Contract Specialist Eric.Zintek2@va.gov. Responses will be provided via a written solicitation amendment and will be posted to the Contracting Opportunities website (beta.SAM.gov). All questions or requests for clarifications must be received by the Contract Specialist no later than 10am Central on Monday June 20th, 2020.
Quote Submission:
Quotes shall be emailed to Eric.Zintek2@va.gov prior to the solicitation closing date and time. It is the responsibility of the contractor to ensure that their quote is received in full prior to the solicitation closing date and time.
Offeror Documentation:
The offeror shall provide documentation with their quote demonstrating their ability to meet the requirements in the Statement of Work.
E.1 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)
This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions 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. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision 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 Provision)
| FAR Number |
| Title |
| Date |
| 52.204-7 |
| SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT |
| OCT 2018 |
| 52.204-16 |
| COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE REPORTING |
| JUL 2016 |
| 52.211-6 |
| BRAND NAME OR EQUAL |
| AUG 1999 |
E.2 52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (DEC 2019) The Offeror shall not complete the representation in this provision if the Offeror has represented that it “does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument” in the provision at 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation, or in paragraph (v) of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Items.
(a) Definitions. As used in this provision— Covered telecommunications equipment or services, critical technology, and substantial or essential component have the meanings provided in clause 52.204–25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.
(b) Prohibition. Section 889(a)(1)(A) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115–232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2019, from procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. Contractors are not prohibited from providing—
(1) A service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or
(2) Telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.
(c) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for “covered telecommunications equipment or services”.
(d) Representation. The Offeror represents that it [ ] will, [ ] will not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract or other contractual instrument resulting from this solicitation.
(e) Disclosures. If the Offeror has represented in paragraph (d) of this provision that it “will” provide covered telecommunications equipment or services, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer—
(1) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment and services offered (include brand; model number, such as original equipment manufacturer (OEM) number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable);
(2) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b) of this provision;
(3) For services, the entity providing the covered telecommunications services (include entity name, unique entity identifier, and Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code, if known); and
(4) For equipment, the entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the OEM or a distributor, if known).
(End of Provision) (End of Addendum to 52.212-1)
E.3 52.212-2 EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2014)
(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror who offers the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable quote. The government shall evaluate the lowest quote first and if found technically acceptable will not evaluate other quotes. The following factor will be evaluated in determining technical acceptability:
Technical capability.
The government will consider past performance when making a contractor responsibility determination IAW 9.104-3(b).
(b) Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).
(c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.
(End of Provision)
E.4 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JUN 2020) The Offeror shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the Offeror has completed the annual representations and certification electronically in the System for Award Management (SAM) accessed through https://www.sam.gov. If the Offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically, the Offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (v) of this provision.
(a) Definitions. As used in this provision— Covered telecommunications equipment or services has the meaning provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.
Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) concern means a small business concern that is at least 51 percent directly and unconditionally owned by, and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by, one or more women who are citizens of the United States and who are economically disadvantaged in accordance with 13 CFR part 127. It automatically qualifies as a women-owned small business eligible under the WOSB Program.
Forced or indentured child labor means all work or service—
(1) Exacted from any person under the age of 18 under the menace of any penalty for its nonperformance and for which the worker does not offer himself voluntarily; or
(2) Performed by any person under the age of 18 pursuant to a contract the enforcement of which can be accomplished by process or penalties.
Highest-level owner means the entity that owns or controls an immediate owner of the offeror, or that owns or controls one or more entities that control an immediate owner of the offeror. No entity owns or exercises control of the highest level owner.
Immediate owner means an entity, other than the offeror, that has direct control of the offeror. Indicators of control include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following: Ownership or interlocking management, identity of interests among family members, shared facilities and equipment, and the common use of employees.
Inverted domestic corporation means a foreign incorporated entity that meets the definition of an inverted domestic corporation under 6 U.S.C. 395(b), applied in accordance with the rules and definitions of 6 U.S.C. 395(c).
Manufactured end product means any end product in product and service codes (PSCs) 1000-9999, except—
(1) PSC 5510, Lumber…
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