36C26324Q0739 _RFQ.pdf

31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (TYPE OR PRINT) Melissa Garrett

VA-VHA-RPOC-2023-0042

30c. DATE SIGNED

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

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

1. REQUISITION NO. PAGE 1 OF 88

2. CONTRACT NO. 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE DATE 4. ORDER NO. 5. SOLICITATION NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE

7. FOR SOLICITATION a. NAME

36C26324Q0739

b. TELEPHONE NO. (No Collect Calls) 8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL

INFORMATION CALL: Becky De Los Santos 319-688-3536 TIME 05-24-2024 10:00 am CDT

9. ISSUED BY CODE 36C263 10. THIS ACQUISITION IS UNRESTRICTED OR X SET ASIDE: 100 % FOR:

Department of Veterans Affairs

SMALL BUSINESS WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

(WOSB) ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

NETWORK 23 CONTRACTING OFFICE

1303 5th St, Suite 300 Coralville IA 52241

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

EDWOSB

8(A)

NAICS: 485991

SIZE STANDARD:

$19 Million

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 N/A

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

X RFQ IFB RFP

15. DELIVER TO CODE 36C656 16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE 36C263

Department of Veterans Affairs St. Cloud VA Health Care System 4801 Veterans Dr.

St. Cloud MN 56303

Department of Veterans Affairs

NETWORK 23 CONTRACTING OFFICE

1303 5th St, Suite 300 Coralville IA 52241

17a. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR CODE FACILITY CODE 18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

FMS-VA-2(101)

Financial Services Center PO Box 149971 Austin TX 78714-9971

PHONE: FAX:

TELEPHONE NO. UEI: EFT:

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. See CONTINUATION Page 21. 22. 23. 24.

ITEM NO. SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

RFQ: SPECIALIZED TRANSPORTATION SERVICES in support of the St. CLoud VA Healthcare System. Period Of Performance:

Base Year: 06/01/24-5/31/2025,Option Year 1:06/01/2025 to 05/31/2026, Option Year 2:06/01/2026 to 05/31/2027, Option Year 3: 06/01/2027 to 05/31/2028, Option Year 4 06/01/2028 to 05/31/2029. Offerors shall be registered and active at System for Award (SAM) at https://beta.sam.gov at time of offer. Refer to section B.2 (Price/Cost Schedule) for line items. Refer to Section B.3 (Statement of Work) for scope of work requested. This is a solicitation using FAR Part 13 (Simplified Acquisition Procedures). This requirement is being solicited as T o t a l Small Business Set-Aside. All question must be emailed to becky.delossantos@va.gov. All questions must be received no later than 10:00 am CST 5/15/24.

QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

(Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA See CONTINUATION Page 26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only) 656-3640160-212-829800-2119-010041086 x 27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA

X ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED.

ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN 01

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND

DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY

ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF. OFFER

DATED . YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

(BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE

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) 31c. DATE SIGNED

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION STANDARD FORM 1449

(REV. NOV 2021)

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

X x mailto:becky.delossantos@va.gov

36C26324Q0739

Table of Contents

SECTION A

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

AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

B.3 STATEMENT OF WORK

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

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

AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2023)

C.2 52.216-18 ORDERING (AUG 2020)

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

C.4 52.216-22 INDEFINITE QUANTITY (OCT 1995)

C.5 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)

C.6 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000) 42

C.7 VAAR 852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS (NOV

2018)

C.8 VAAR 852.242-71 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER (OCT 2020). 44

C.9 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

C.10 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT

STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (FEB 2024)

SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS

SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

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

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (SEP 2023)

E.2 52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS

AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)

E.3 52.204-29 FEDERAL ACQUISITION SUPPLY CHAIN SECURITY ACT

ORDERS—REPRESENTATION AND DISCLOSURES (DEC 2023)

E.4 52.209-7 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (OCT 2018)

E.5 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

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

E.7 VAAR 852.233-71 ALTERNATE PROTEST PROCEDURE (OCT 2018)

E.8 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB

1998)

E.9 52.212-2 EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL

SERVICES (NOV 2021)

ADDENDUM to 52.212-2 EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

E.10 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS—

COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (FEB 2024)

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

NETWORK 23 CONTRACTING OFFICE

1303 5th St, Suite 300

Coralville IA 52241

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

[x] 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System For Award

Management, or

[] 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party

3. INVOICES: Invoices shall be submitted in arrears:

a. Quarterly []

b. Semi-Annually []

c. Other [x] Monthly in arears.

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 http://www.tungsten-network.com/US/en/veterans-affairs

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

http://www.tungsten-network.com/US/en/veterans-af

AMENDMENT NO DATE

B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

ITEM

NUMBE

R

DESCRIPTION OF

SUPPLIES/SERVI

CES

QUANTI

TY

UNI

T

UNIT PRICE

AMOUNT

0001 1,075.00 EA

Non-emergent wheelchair transportation within the city limits- One way. Payment for mileage beyond the limits will be made under item 3.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 06-01-2024 POP End: 05-31-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 485991 - Special Needs Transportation

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: V226 -

Transportation/Travel/Relocation - Travel/Lodging/Recruitment: Taxicab

0002 763.00 EA

Round Trip. Payment for mileage beyond the limits will be made under item 3.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 06-01-2024 POP End: 05-31-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 485991 - Special Needs Transportation

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: V226 -

0003 902.00 EA

Rate per mile beyond city limits. This rate is in addition to rate per trip in items 1 and 2 above.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 06-01-2024

POP End: 05-31-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 485991 - Special Needs Transportation

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: V226 -

Transportation/Travel/Relocation -

0004 42.00 EA

Wait Time per Quarter Hour (beyond initial quarter hour)

POP Begin: 06-01-2024 POP End: 05-31-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 485991 - Special Needs Transportation

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: V226 -

0005 45.00 EA

Non-emergent stretcher transportation within the city limits-round trip. Payment for mileage beyond the limits will be made under item 6 Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 06-01-2024 POP End: 05-31-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 485991 - Special Needs Transportation

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: V226 -

0006 302.00 EA

Rate per mile beyond city limits-one way only. This rate is in addition to rate per trip in items 4 and 5 above Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 06-01-2024 POP End: 05-31-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 485991 - Special Needs Transportation

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: V226 -

0007 11.00 EA

Waiting time, when required and verif ied

POP Begin: 06-01-2024 POP End: 05-31-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 485991 - Special Needs Transportation

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: V226 -

0008 55.00 EA

Destination specific: between the St. Cloud VAMC and the Minneapolis VAMC: Non-emergent wheelchair transportation of beneficiary - one way only.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 06-01-2024 POP End: 05-31-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 485991 - Special Needs Transportation

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: V226 -

0009 38.00 EA

of beneficiary - round trip.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 06-01-2024 POP End: 05-31-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 485991 - Special Needs Transportation

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: V226 -

0010 37.00 EA

Minneapolis VAMC: Non-emergent stretcher transportation of beneficiary - one way.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 06-01-2024 POP End: 05-31-2025

Transportation

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: V226 -

Transportation/Travel/Relocation -

0011 20.00 EA

of beneficiary - round trip.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 06-01-2024 POP End: 05-31-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 485991 - Special Needs Transportation

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: V226 -

0012 7.00 EA

Minneapolis VAMC: Waiting time for attendant to escort patient to and from appointment: not just picking up and dropping of f .

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 06-01-2024 POP End: 05-31-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 485991 - Special Needs Transportation

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: V226 -

1001 1,075.00 EA

Oneway. Payment for mileage beyond the limits will be made under item 3.

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 06-01-2025 POP End: 05-31-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 485991 - Special Needs Transportation

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: V226 -

1002 763.00 EA

made under item 3.

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 06-01-2025 POP End: 05-31-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 485991 - Special Needs Transportation

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: V226 -

1003 902.00 EA

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 06-01-2025 POP End: 05-31-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 485991 - Special Needs Transportation

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: V226 -

1004 42.00 EA

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 06-01-2025 POP End: 05-31-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 485991 - Special Needs Transportation

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: V226 -

1005 45.00 EA

made under item 6

POP Begin: 06-01-2025 POP End: 05-31-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 485991 - Special Needs Transportation

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: V226 -

Transportation/Travel/Relocation -

1006 302.00 EA

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 06-01-2025 POP End: 05-31-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 485991 - Special Needs Transportation

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: V226 -

1007 11.00 EA

POP Begin: 06-01-2025 POP End: 05-31-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 485991 - Special Needs Transportation

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: V226 -

1008 55.00 EA

of beneficiary - one way only.

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 06-01-2025 POP End: 05-31-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 485991 - Special Needs Transportation

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: V226 -

1009 38.00 EA

of beneficiary - round trip.

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 06-01-2025 POP End: 05-31-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 485991 - Special Needs Transportation

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: V226 -

1010 37.00 EA

of beneficiary - one way.

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 06-01-2025 POP End: 05-31-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 485991 - Special Needs Transportation

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: V226 -

1011 20.00 EA

of beneficiary - round trip.

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 06-01-2025 POP End: 05-31-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 485991 - Special Needs Transportation

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: V226 -

1012 7.00 EA

patient to and from appointment: not just picking up and dropping off..

POP Begin: 06-01-2025 POP End: 05-31-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 485991 - Special Needs Transportation

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: V226 -

Transportation/Travel/Relocation -

2001 1,075.00 EA

One way. Payment for mileage beyond the limits will be made under item 3.

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 06-01-2026 POP End: 05-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 485991 - Special Needs Transportation

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: V226 -

2002 763.00 EA

made under item 3.

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 06-01-2026 POP End: 05-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 485991 - Special Needs Transportation

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: V226 -

2003 902.00 EA

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 06-01-2026 POP End: 05-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 485991 - Special Needs Transportation

2004 42.00 EA

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 06-01-2026 POP End: 05-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 485991 - Special Needs Transportation

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: V226 -

2005 45.00 EA

made under item 6 Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 06-01-2026 POP End: 05-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 485991 - Special Needs Transportation

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: V226 -

2006 302.00 EA

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 06-01-2026 POP End: 05-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 485991 - Special Needs Transportation

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: V226 -

2007 11.00 EA

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 06-01-2026 POP End: 05-31-2027

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: V226 -

Transportation/Travel/Relocation -

2008 55.00 EA

of beneficiary - one way only.

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 06-01-2026 POP End: 05-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 485991 - Special Needs Transportation

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: V226 -

2009 38.00 EA

of beneficiary - round trip.

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 06-01-2026 POP End: 05-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 485991 - Special Needs Transportation

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: V226 -

2010 37.00 EA

of beneficiary - one way.

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 06-01-2026 POP End: 05-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 485991 - Special Needs Transportation

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: V226 -

2011 20.00 EA

of beneficiary - round trip.

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 06-01-2026 POP End: 05-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 485991 - Special Needs Transportation

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: V226 -

2012 7.00 EA

patient to and from appointment: not just picking up and dropping of f .

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 06-01-2026 POP End: 05-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 485991 - Special Needs Transportation

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: V226 -

3001 1,075.00 EA

under item 3.

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 06-01-2027 POP End: 05-31-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 485991 - Special Needs Transportation

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: V226 -

3002 763.00 EA

made under item 3.

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 06-01-2027 POP End: 05-31-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 485991 - Special Needs Transportation

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: V226 -

Transportation/Travel/Relocation -

3003 902.00 EA

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 06-01-2027 POP End: 05-31-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 485991 - Special Needs Transportation

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: V226 -

3004 42.00 EA

POP Begin: 06-01-2027 POP End: 05-31-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 485991 - Special Needs Transportation

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: V226 -

3005 45.00 EA

made under item 6 Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 06-01-2027 POP End: 05-31-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 485991 - Special Needs Transportation

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: V226 -

3006 302.00 EA

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 06-01-2027 POP End: 05-31-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 485991 - Special Needs Transportation

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: V226 -

3007 11.00 EA

POP Begin: 06-01-2027 POP End: 05-31-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 485991 - Special Needs Transportation

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: V226 -

3008 55.00 EA

of beneficiary - one way only.

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 06-01-2027 POP End: 05-31-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 485991 - Special Needs Transportation

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: V226 -

3009 38.00 EA

of beneficiary - round trip.

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 06-01-2027 POP End: 05-31-2028

Transportation/Travel/Relocation -

3010 37.00 EA

of beneficiary - one way.

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 06-01-2027 POP End: 05-31-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 485991 - Special Needs Transportation

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: V226 -

3011 20.00 EA

of beneficiary - round trip.

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 06-01-2027 POP End: 05-31-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 485991 - Special Needs Transportation

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: V226 -

3012 7.00 EA

patient to and from appointment: not just picking up and dropping of f .

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 06-01-2027 POP End: 05-31-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 485991 - Special Needs Transportation

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: V226 -

4001 1,075.00 EA

under item 3.

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 06-01-2028 POP End: 05-31-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 485991 - Special Needs Transportation

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: V226 -

4002 763.00 EA

made under item 3.

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 06-01-2028 POP End: 05-31-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 485991 - Special Needs Transportation

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: V226 -

4003 902.00 EA

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 06-01-2028 POP End: 05-31-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 485991 - Special Needs Transportation

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: V226 -

4004 42.00 EA

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 06-01-2028 POP End: 05-31-2029

Transportation/Travel/Relocation -

4005 45.00 EA

made under item 6 Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 06-01-2028 POP End: 05-31-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 485991 - Special Needs Transportation

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: V226 -

4006 302.00 EA

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 06-01-2028 POP End: 05-31-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 485991 - Special Needs Transportation

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: V226 -

4007 11.00 EA

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 06-01-2028 POP End: 05-31-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 485991 - Special Needs Transportation

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: V226 -

4008 55.00 EA

of beneficiary - one way only.

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 06-01-2028 POP End: 05-31-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 485991 - Special Needs Transportation

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: V226 -

Transportation/Travel/Relocation -

4009 38.00 EA

of beneficiary - round trip Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 06-01-2028 POP End: 05-31-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 485991 - Special Needs Transportation

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: V226 -

4010 37.00 EA

of beneficiary - one way.

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 06-01-2028 POP End: 05-31-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 485991 - Special Needs Transportation

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: V226 -

4011 20.00 EA

of beneficiary - round trip.

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 06-01-2028 POP End: 05-31-2029

Transportation/Travel/Relocation -

4012 7.00 EA

patient to and from appointment: not just picking up and dropping of f .

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 06-01-2028 POP End: 05-31-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 485991 - Special Needs Transportation

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: V226 -

GRAND TOTAL

B.3 STATEMENT OF WORK

The Contractor shall provide all vehicles, fuel, personnel, management, transportation, materials, supplies and equipment necessary to perform contract services as defined and specified herein.

The purpose of this service contract is to provide transportation to Veterans with limited mobility for appointments or hospital transfers.

Services provided under this contract shall strictly adhere to all current laws and regulations applicable to the State of Minnesota unless supplemented to exceed those requirements as specified herein.

The service requirement is for non-emergent transport of patients with limited mobility (ambulatory, wheelchair bound, or litter) to the St. Cloud VA Health Care System, health care appointments in the local community, and/or hospital transfers to St. Cloud Hospital or Minneapolis VA.

The quantities of “trips” indicated are estimated based on historical data. The Government makes no guarantee that these estimates will become actual quantities.

1. DEFINITIONS:

“VA beneficiary” a person determined eligible for beneficiary travel by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

“Ambulatory” describes a patient who is able or strong enough to walk alone, with the assistance of a cane, a walker, or with minor assistance from another person. An ambulatory patient may be medically and /or physically insecure but able to walk.

“Wheelchair Bound” describes a patient who requires the use of a wheelchair for basic mobility.

“Litter” describes a patient who requires the use of a litter or stretcher.

“Attendant/Caregiver” is an assistant who accompanies a patient as requested who provides extra attention to the patient because of psychiatric and/or mental, or other medical problems and renders assistance to the patient as needed. The driver of the vehicle shall not serve as the Attendant.

“Trip” is defined as the one-way transportation of VA beneficiaries from the pick-up location to the final authorized location per the dispatched transportation order form the VA.

“Responsible party” is defined as any driver, professional staff at medical center or clinic, or the patient’s concerned other/caregiver.

2. HOURS OF SERVICE

The majority of services will be provided during the medical center’s primary hours of service: Monday - Friday, 0700 – 1630. 11 Federal Holidays listed in paragraph 12 (see below).

3. CONTRACTOR FACILITY/VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT

Incorporated by Reference: Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 49, Section 38 Part A and Part B. (The Contracting Officer will provide a copy of referenced material upon written request.)

A. The VA St. Cloud Health Care System reserves the right to thoroughly inspect and investigate the vehicles, establishment, facilities, business reputation and other qualifications of the contractor. Scheduled and unannounced inspections of the Contractor’s vehicles or establishment may be made during the contract performance period.

B. VA reserves the right to inspect contractor's equipment and vehicles or require documentation of compliance with contract specifications, and State laws, rules, regulations, and guidelines governing transport vehicles. VA inspections of contractor facilities shall in no way constitute a warranty by VA that the contractor's vehicles and equipment are properly maintained.

C. The vehicles and equipment with which the Contractor renders the above services must meet all State of Minnesota (or Equal) requirements for insurance, registration, and equipment and are to include, but not be limited to the following, where applicable:

1) Comfortable seating surfaces to accommodate VA beneficiaries and caregivers for the duration of the trip.

2) Vehicles must be able to safely accommodate patient oxygen systems that patients may bring with them during a trip.

3) Contractor must have vehicles equipped with a hydraulic lift that is integral to the vehicle for placing the patient into the van and a suitable means of fastening the wheelchair to the van. Loading platform shall have raised edges, is counter balanced, self adjusting to curbs and sidewalks, and self-storing. When not in use, platform shall be securely stored so as not to block the vision of the driver or inconvenience the patient. The ramp or lift must have a slip proof surface.

4) Any vehicle used to transport wheelchair bound patients must be handicapped accessible and meet all applicable Federal and State Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.

5) All vehicles must have an approved system for wheelchair securement devices and a tool designed for cutting securement straps in case of emergency.

6) Safety requirements for seat belts and handling of manual, motorized or electric wheelchair.

7) Contractor must furnish shoulder/chest harness for double amputee patients when applicable.

D. VA reserves the right to restrict the Contractor’s use of equipment and vehicles which need repair, or are unclean, unsafe, damaged on the interior or exterior body, or are not in compliance with contract requirements. The restriction of such equipment and vehicles shall not relieve the contractor from performing in accordance with the strict intent and meaning of the contract.

E. All additional items such as first aid kits, flashlights, warning triangles, ice scrapers, blankets, etc. shall be secured and stored below the level of seat backs.

F. Vehicles must be equipped with a dry chemical fire extinguisher that is securely mounted in a bracket and readily accessible to the driver in an emergency.

Extinguishers shall be serviced annually and bear a tag indicating date of service.

G. Heater(s) / Air conditioners will be of sufficient capacity to maintain patients’ comfort based on seasonal weather conditions.

4. STANDARDS FOR MAINTENANCE

A. All vehicles will be maintained in a clean and orderly condition, free from debris and any accumulations which may constitute an accident, injury, or fire hazard.

Windows and lights must be kept clean. The interior of the vehicles must be clean and in good repair.

B. Vehicles must be maintained in accordance with manufacturer’s recommended maintenance schedule, or an improved schedule based on actual vehicle operating conditions.

C. Contractor shall correct a deficiency that might interfere with safe operation of a vehicle before the vehicle is placed in service.

D. Wheelchair lifts must be maintained in conformance with operation/maintenance manual instructions provided by lift manufacturer. When a vehicle is serviced, the mechanic or service facility must inspect, repair, or service the lift in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

E. Contractor will maintain (and furnish upon request) procedures that outline preventive maintenance and/or repairs on each vehicle in an individual vehicle file.

5. DRIVER QUALIFICATIONS

A. All drivers of specialized transportation shall:

1) Have a valid State Operator’s license. Possess a driver’s license which is valid for the class of vehicle driven and if required under Minnesota Statutes, (or other state equal), evidence of a special transportation service vehicle permit, or endorsement issued by the State of Minnesota.

2) Have proof in the form of a current certificate that first aid training and CPR certification has been successfully completed. Certificates must be available upon request by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

3) Be capable of providing courtesy assistance, if needed, to VA beneficiary to enter and exit vehicle.

4) Be trained on methods of handling patients in wheelchairs; receive instruction in the operation of fire extinguishers, vehicle lift/ramp operation and wheelchair securement devices; and will know what to do and whom to call in a medical emergency or accident.

5) All drivers are expected to be neat and clean in appearance and shall display courtesy and tact at all times when transporting VA beneficiaries.

6) Has no current medical condition which interferes with the ability to drive safely.

7) Must be able to perform a vehicle safety inspection.

B. Contractor shall maintain a record of each employee as to character and physical capabilities of performing duties of specialized transportation service.

C. VA reserves the right to restrict any contractor employee from performing services under this contract who do not meet the required qualifications for the services they are required to perform and who violates Federal regulations or are identified as a potential threat to the security, safety, health and/or operational mission of the VA and its’ beneficiaries. The restriction of such contractor personnel shall not relieve the contractor from performing all the required services, in accordance with all terms, conditions, and schedules contained herein.

D. The Contractor shall furnish qualified personnel as required by contract specifications to accomplish all services under this contract. During the contract period of performance, if the Contractor proposes to add-on or replace personnel to perform contract services, the Contractor shall submit the required evidence of training, certifications, licensing, and any other qualifications to the designated COR. At no time, shall the Contractor utilize add-on or replacement personnel to perform contract services who do not meet the qualifications under the terms and conditions of this contract.

E. Contractor will be required to submit evidence of having obtained the necessary training and operating licenses indicated in paragraph 6. “Driver Qualifications” for all employees prior to start of contract.

6. PATIENT RIGHTS

A. The Contractor represents the VA when performing services on behalf of the VA.

The driver, support staff, and any other associated contractor employee shall exhibit the highest level of professional courtesy to VA beneficiaries and VA staff in the performance of their duties.

B. The contractor shall notify the COR in writing within 24 hours of any complaints made by the patients with regards to service. The contractor may provide recommendations for improved services along with the patient complaints for the VA’s review. No recommendation shall be construed as being effective until and unless it is provided as a written modification to the contract from the Contracting Officer.

7. PASSENGER TRANSPORTATION

A. The normal drop off and pick up point is the St. Cloud VA Health Care System, 4801 Veterans Drive, St. Cloud, MN 56303, Building B48/49 entrance. Changes to the drop off or pickup location will be communicated directly to the Contractor’s dispatch no later than 2 hours prior to the requested pick up/drop off time.

B. Routes will be planned and executed with the greatest level of efficiency possible.

Picking up multiple riders on one trip is acceptable but routes will be planned to limit excessive ride times. Excessive ride times are defined as greater than 30 minutes.

C. Drivers and passengers shall use seat belts/securement devices at all times.

D. There shall be no smoking by the driver, attendants, or passenger(s), all vehicles must be smoke free.

E. Contractor must provide “through the door service” for patients from the pick-up location to the final authorized location per the dispatched transportation order from the VA. When a patient is delivered to or departing from a destination (such as the patient’s home or the VA campus), a responsible party at the destination must be informed of the patient’s arrival by the driver or attendant. The Contractor (driver) will confirm acknowledgement of patient hand off both physically and verbally with the corresponding VA staff or other responsible party at the drop off point. This is a critical patient care service and must be done every time with every patient.

F. If a VA beneficiary being transported declines to be properly belted or removes the securement devices himself/herself, the driver will notify the COR immediately. The Contractor is not required to transport any patient who refuses to be properly secured. Refusal of a patient to comply with safety protocol or a patient who is otherwise disruptive to safe and orderly transport will be reported immediately to the

COR.

G. Based on the needs of the patient, the Contractor will allow one (1) caregiver or attendant (as defined in paragraph 2) to accompany the patient at no additional cost to the Government.

H. The COR shall provide the Contractor with a list of names (or position titles) and phone numbers of authorized Government personnel who may request services and receive calls from Contractor regarding contract performance. This list will be updated and submitted to the Contractor as changes occur. The Contractor shall ensure that requests for services are received from authorized medical center personnel only. Services rendered in response to requests from other than authorized personnel shall be at the risk of the Contractor and any cost related thereto shall be borne by the Contractor.

I. This notification will be made within one (1) hour by telephone and a written report of the event will be delivered to the COR and the Contracting Officer by close of business the next working day. Failure to comply with this provision may be grounds for default.

J. The contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer Representative of any incidents or accidents involving VA beneficiaries within 2 hours. A written report of the event will be delivered to the COR by close of business the next working day.

Examples may include slips, falls, uncooperative patients, failure of equipment (tie downs, ramps, lifts, etc.) or vehicle accidents. This reporting is required regardless of the severity. Failure to comply with this provision may be grounds for default.

K. Patients using motorized wheelchairs or electric carts will be secured in accordance with Federal and State regulations for transport or transferred to a manually operated wheelchair before being loaded in the vehicle. The motorized cart or wheelchair will be loaded separately and must be secured to the vehicle during transport.

8. NUMBER OF PATIENTS

A. The Contractor will plan manifests based on patient needs and locations. The number of patients transported at one time is dependent upon vehicle capacities and the vehicle’s ability to accommodate wheelchairs or other mobility devices.

9. RATES

A. The VA is requesting a firm-fixed price for a one-way “trip”. Rates of a one-way trip are to include vehicle, fuel, mileage, and the services of a qualified driver. If the VA beneficiary is picked up from their home and brought to the VA that is considered one trip. If the VA beneficiary needs to be picked up from the VA and brought back to their home that is considered one trip. Total of 2 trips for that patient.

10. REQUEST FOR SERVICES AND USE OF THE VETRIDE THIRD PARTY PORTAL

A. The Contractor agrees to utilize VetRide Third Party Portal and Vendor Pass with every passenger transported under this contract.

B. Department of Veterans Affairs will provide the software and access to the VetRide Third Party Portal for the vendor/contractor in this contract.

C. The Contractor will utilize VetRide Third Party Portal fully as instructed:

a. Receive and respond to electronic trip requests.

b. Receive, use, and ensure the use of the Vendor Pass by the dispatcher and crew.

c. Submit claims via the electronic HCFA 1500 in the VetRide Third Party Portal.

D. The Contractor’s invoice must be on the HCFA 1500 and include:

a. Contract Number

b. Date of trip

c. Authorization number(s) and patient’s name

d. Pick-up and drop-off locations on the patient

e. Base Rate

f. Name and “Last Four” of Social Security Number of the patient transported

g. Documentation of circumstances when billing for waiting time

h. Any miscellaneous charges for which the Contractor is expecting reimbursement i.e., Toll charges, Waiting time, etc.

i. The contractor must provide a receipt or copy of the receipt for all miscellaneous charges

i. VA Authorizing Official’s name

j. Healthcare Procedure Coding System/National Level II (HCPCP)

E. Unauthorized charges will be suspended by the Contracting Officer. Unauthorized charges are those that have not been pre-approved by authorized VA personnel.

Supporting documentation may be provided and submitted for payment consideration.

F. Suspended charges will be reviewed but the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) as to the validity of the charges and as to whether the payment will be made. A final determination will be made within 30 days after notifying the Contractor of the charges, which are being suspended.

G. In the event of a request or an update to a previous request where the Contractor may not have adequate time to receive or respond to the notification in the VetRide Third Party Portal, the request for service or update will be made via telephone by the COR or designated St. Cloud VA personnel. When ordering or updating services, the VA shall provide the Contractor with the same information required to enter a request in the VetRide Third Party Portal.

a. Upon completion of short-notice requests or updates, all information must be recorded manually in the VetRide Third Party Portal by both the VA personnel and the Contractor.

H. Generally, services provided under this agreement shall be scheduled in advance with the Contractor for specialized transportation services. Schedule requirements are defined as follows:

1) Scheduled Trips refers to those trips for which the Contractor has been given advance notice defined as notice given by 4:30 p.m. the previous day of pick up for required services and a specific pick-up time. These transports will always be on time for patient pick-up.

2) Unscheduled Trips are those trips required on an as needed basis and advance notice is not given. Response time for vehicle arrival at prescribed destination is within one-hour of notification of need.

I. Contractor must notify the COR/St. Cloud VA Veteran Transportation Services staff at least 15 minutes after notification of the need when Contractor believes he/she may be unable to meet the number of scheduled trips required.

J. In the case of inclement weather, the decision as to whether a VA beneficiary will be transported will be made mutually by the COR and the Contractor.

11. FEDERAL HOLIDAYS

Federal Holidays: The 11 holidays observed by the Federal Government are:

New Years Day January 1 Martin Luther King’s Birthday 3rd Monday in January Presidents Day 3rd Monday in February Memorial Day Last Monday in May Juneteenth National Independence Day June 19 Independence Day July 4 Labor Day 1st Monday in September Columbus Day 2 Monday in October Veterans Day November 11 Thanksgiving Day 4th Thursday in November Christmas Day December 25

The President of the United States of America may declare additional days as a Federal holiday, and if so, this holiday will automatically be added to the list above.

When a holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday shall be observed as a Federal holiday. When a holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday shall be observed as a Federal Holiday.

12. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

A. In the performance of this contract, the Contractor shall take such safety precautions as the Contracting Officer or the COR may determine to be reasonably necessary to protect the lives and health of all persons affected by this contract.

The Contracting Officer or COR will notify the Contractor of any noncompliance with the foregoing provisions and the action to be taken. The Contractor shall, after receipt of such notice, immediately correct the conditions to which attention has been directed. Such notice, when served on the Contractor or his/her representative at the site of the work, shall be deemed sufficient for the purposes aforesaid. If the Contractor fails or refuses to comply promptly, the Contracting Officer may issue an order stopping all or any part of the work and hold the

Contractor in default.

13. REQUIRED REPORTS AND DOCUMENTS

Within ten (10) business days after contract award the contractor shall provide the following:

A. Contractor Personnel Roster - In this document, contractor shall identify all employees by name and position and provide training documentation with date and location of such training. Include contractor’s project manager with telephone, e-mail and fax number; include telephone, e-mail and fax numbers through which scheduling transport requests will be made.

B. Listing of all vehicles with VINs and documentation of insurance coverage; MNDOT or equivalent vehicle inspection documentation and statement indicating that all have been fully maintained and are currently safe to operate.

C. Any personnel or vehicle changes shall be submitted within three (3) business days after changes occur.

END OF STATEMENT OF WORK

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

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

PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2023)

(a) 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.

(b) 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.

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

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

(e) Definitions. The clause at FAR 52.202-1, Definitions, is incorporated herein by reference.

(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 such as, acts of God or the public enemy, acts of the Government in either its sovereign or contractual capacity, f ires, f loods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, strikes, unusually severe weather, and delays of common carriers. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing as soon as it is reasonably possible after the commencement of any excusable delay, setting forth the full particulars in connection therewith, shall remedy such occurrence with all reasonable dispatch, and shall promptly give written notice to the Contracting Officer of the cessation of such occurrence.

(g) Invoice.

(1) The Contractor shall submit an original invoice and three copies (or electronic invoice, if authorized) to the address designated in the contract to receive invoices. An invoice must include—

(i) Name and address of the Contractor;

(ii) Invoice date and number;

(iii) Contract number, line item number and, if applicable, the order number;

(iv) Description, quantity, unit of measure, unit price and extended price of the items delivered;

(v) Shipping number and date of shipment, including the bill of lading number and weight of shipment if shipped on Government bill of lading;

(vi) Terms of any discount for prompt payment offered;

(vii) Name and address of official to whom payment is to be sent;

(viii) Name, title, and phone number of person to notify in event of defective invoice; and

(ix) Taxpayer Identif ication Number (TIN). The Contractor shall include its TIN on the invoice only if required elsewhere in this contract.

(x) Electronic funds transfer (EFT) banking information.

(A) The Contractor shall include EFT banking information on the invoice only if required elsewhere in this contract.

(B) If EFT banking information is not required to be on the invoice, in order for the invoice to be a proper invoice, the Contractor shall have submitted correct EFT banking information in accordance with the applicable solicitation provision, contract clause (e.g., 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management, or 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Other Than System for Award Management), or applicable agency procedures.

(C) EFT banking information is not required if the Government waived the requirement to pay by EFT.

(2) Invoices will be handled in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C. 3903) and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR part 1315.

(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 notif ied 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) Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). If the Government makes payment by EFT, see 52.212- 5(b) for the appropriate EFT clause.

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

(5) Overpayments. If the Contractor becomes aware of a duplicate contract f inancing or invoice payment or that the Government has otherwise overpaid on a contract f inancing 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; and

(D) Contractor point of contact.

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

(6) 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 33.211 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 32.607-2).

(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 default termination.

(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 prescribed in FAR 32.608-2 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 hereunder and shall immediately cause any and all of its suppliers and subcontractors to cease work.