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1. REQUISITION NO.

2. CONTRACT NO.

3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE DATE

4. ORDER NO.

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE

a. NAME

b. TELEPHONE NO. (No Collect Calls)

8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL

TIME

9. ISSUED BY

CODE

10. THIS ACQUISITION IS

UNRESTRICTED OR

SET ASIDE:

% FOR:

SMALL BUSINESS

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

(WOSB) ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

EDWOSB

8(A)

NAICS:

SIZE STANDARD:

11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13b. RATING

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ

IFB

RFP

15. DELIVER TO

CODE

16. ADMINISTERED BY

CODE

17a. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

CODE

FACILITY CODE

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

CODE

TELEPHONE NO.

UEI:

EFT:

PHONE:

FAX:

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN OFFER 18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK BELOW IS CHECKED

SEE ADDENDUM

19.

20.

21.

22.

23.

24.

ITEM NO.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

QUANTITY

UNIT

UNIT PRICE

AMOUNT

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

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only) 27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA

ARE

ARE NOT ATTACHED.

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

ARE

ARE NOT ATTACHED

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

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF. ___________________________________ OFFER

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND

DATED ________________________________. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

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

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

ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED

SET FORTH HEREIN IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER) 30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (TYPE OR PRINT) 30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (TYPE OR PRINT) 31c. DATE SIGNED

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

(REV. NOV 2021)

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

STANDARD FORM 1449

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

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

36C77624R0117 12-10-2024 Kristy Svendsen (216)-447-8300 01-13-2025

2:00 PM

EST

36C776 Department of Veterans Affairs Program Contracting Activity Central 6100 Oak Tree Blvd, Suite 490 Independence

OH

44131 X 813920 $23.5 Million N/A X 36C776 Department of Veterans Affairs Program Contract Activity Central 6100 Oak Tree Blvd, Suite 490 Independence

OH

44131 36C776 Department of Veterans Affairs Program Contracting Activity Central 6100 Oak Tree Blvd, Suite 490 Independence

OH

44131

VAFSC

Department of Veterans Affairs Financial Services Center Invoices to be Submitted Electronically https://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp e-Invoice Setup Info Phone 877-489-6135

877-353-9791 512-460-5429 See CONTINUATION Page This procurement is being conducted in accordance with FAR parts 12 and 15.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Program Contracting Activity Central (PCAC) is issuing this Request for Proposal contract for the provision of services for External Peer Review Program (EPRP) in accordance with this solicitation and all attachments.

All attachments are located in Section D, including the Performance Work Statement.

The period of performance shall include an initial 2-month onboarding period followed by a 12 month base year plus four 12 month option periods.

See CONTINUATION Page X X X Kristy Svendsen Contracting Officer Table of Contents

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

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

a. CONTRACTOR: TBD

b. GOVERNMENT: Contracting Officer 36C776 Department of Veterans Affairs Program Contracting Activity Central

6100 Oak Tree Blvd, Suite 490 Independence OH 44131

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

3. INVOICES: Invoices shall be submitted in arrears:

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

Department of Veterans Affairs, Financial Services Center https://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS: The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the Solicitation numbered and dated as follows:

B.2 GOVERNING LAW

Federal law and regulations, including the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), shall govern this Contract/Order. Commercial license agreements may be made a part of this Contract/Order but only if both parties expressly make them an addendum hereto. If the commercial license agreement is not made an addendum, it shall not apply, govern, be a part of or have any effect whatsoever on the Contract/Order; this includes, but is not limited to, any agreement embedded in the computer software (clickwrap), any agreement that is otherwise delivered with or provided to the Government with the commercial computer software or documentation (shrinkwrap), or any other license agreement otherwise referred to in any document. If a commercial license agreement is made an addendum, only those provisions addressing data rights regarding the Government's use, duplication and disclosure of data (e.g., restricted computer software) are included and made a part of this Contract/Order, and only to the extent that those provisions are not duplicative or inconsistent with Federal law, Federal regulation, the incorporated FAR clauses and the provisions of this Contract/Order; those provisions in the commercial license agreement that do not address data rights regarding the Government's use, duplication and disclosure of data shall not be included or made a part of the Contract/Order. Federal law and regulation including, without limitation, the Contract Disputes Act (41 U.S.C. § 7101 et seq.), the Anti-Deficiency Act (31 U.S.C. § 1341 et seq.), the Competition in Contracting Act (41 U.S.C. § 3301 et seq.), the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C. §3901 et seq.), Contracts for Data Processing or Maintenance (38 USC § 5725), and FAR clauses 52.212-4, 52.227-14, 52.227-19 shall supersede, control, and render ineffective any inconsistent, conflicting, or duplicative provision in any commercial license agreement. In the event of conflict between this Clause and any provision in the Contract/Order or the commercial license agreement or elsewhere, the terms of this Clause shall prevail. Claims of patent or copyright infringement brought against the Government as a party shall be defended by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). 28 U.S.C. § 516. At the discretion of DOJ, the Contractor may be allowed reasonable participation in the defense of the litigation. Any additional changes to the Contract/Order must be made by contract/order modification (Standard Form 30) and shall only be effected by a warranted Contracting Officer. Nothing in this Contract/Order or any commercial license agreement shall be construed as a waiver of sovereign immunity.

B.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

On-boarding Contract Period: Base POP Begin:

POP End:

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 813920 - Professional Organizations PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: R410 - Support - Professional: Program Evaluation/Review/Development

New Technical Specifications Low to Moderate Complexity - Quantity is Not To Exceed

POP Begin:

POP End:

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 813920 - Professional Organizations

Task 1, Deliverable 1.1A

New Technical Specifications High Complexity

POP Begin:

POP End:

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 813920 - Professional Organizations

Task 1, Deliverable 1.1B

Quarterly Review and Revision of Measure Specifications

POP Begin:

POP End:

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 813920 - Professional Organizations

Task 1, Deliverable 2

Record Review

POP Begin:

POP End:

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 813920 - Professional Organizations

Task 2, Deliverable 2.1

Record Review (Additional Optional Quantity) - Quantity is Not To Exceed

POP Begin:

POP End:

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 813920 - Professional Organizations

Task 2, Deliverable 2.1A

Reconsideration database process tool (Base year only)

POP Begin:

POP End:

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 813920 - Professional Organizations

Task 2, Deliverable 2.2A

Reconsideartion database process tool review and quarterly updates - Quantity is Not To Exceed

POP Begin:

POP End:

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 813920 - Professional Organizations

Task 2, Deliverable 2.2B

Daily Data Transmission

POP Begin:

POP End:

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 813920 - Professional Organizations

Task 3, Deliverable 3.1

Monthly Data Transmission

POP Begin:

POP End:

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 813920 - Professional Organizations

Task 3, Deliverable 3.2

Quarterly Data Transmission

POP Begin:

POP End:

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 813920 - Professional Organizations

Task 3, Deliverable 3.3

Monthly Data Reporting

POP Begin:

POP End:

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 813920 - Professional Organizations

Task 4, Deliverable 4.1

External Data Reporting

POP Begin:

POP End:

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 813920 - Professional Organizations

Task 4, Deliverable 4.2

Quarterly Quality Control Report

POP Begin:

POP End:

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 813920 - Professional Organizations

Task 5, Deliverable 5.1

Biweekly Meeting Reports

POP Begin:

POP End:

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 813920 - Professional Organizations

Task 6, Deliverable 6.1

Monthly Progress Reports

POP Begin:

POP End:

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 813920 - Professional Organizations

Task 6, Deliverable 6.2

Analysis - Quantity is Not To Exceed

POP Begin:

POP End:

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 813920 - Professional Organizations

Task 7, Deliverable 7.1

Annual Summary Report

POP Begin:

POP End:

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 813920 - Professional Organizations

Task 8, Deliverable 8.1

Training and Education - Quantity is Not To Exceed

POP Begin:

POP End:

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 813920 - Professional Organizations

Task 9, Deliverable 9.1

External Peer Review Program Guide Creation

POP Begin:

POP End:

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 813920 - Professional Organizations

Task 9, Deliverable 9.2

Microlearn Videos - Quantity is Not To Exceed

POP Begin:

POP End:

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 813920 - Professional Organizations

Task 9, Deliverable 9.3

Electronic Quality Measures (eQM) Development (Optional) - Quantity is Not To Exceed

POP Begin:

POP End:

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 813920 - Professional Organizations

Task 10, Deliverable 10.1

EHR Transition Validation - Quantity is Not To Exceed

POP Begin:

POP End:

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 813920 - Professional Organizations

Task 11, Deliverable 11.1

Measure Developent and Coordination -Low-Medium Complexity (Optional) - Quantity is Not To Exceed

POP Begin:

POP End:

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 813920 - Professional Organizations

Task 12, Deliverable 12.1

Measure Development and Coordination -High Complexity (Optional) - Quantity is Not To Exceed

POP Begin:

POP End:

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 813920 - Professional Organizations

Task 12, Deliverable 12.2

Travel - Quantity is Not to Exceed

POP Begin:

POP End:

Reserved Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin:

POP End:

New Technical Specifications Low to Moderate Complexity - Quantity is Not To Exceed

POP Begin:

POP End:

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 813920 - Professional Organizations

New Technical Specifications High Complexity

POP Begin:

POP End:

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 813920 - Professional Organizations

Quarterly Review and Revision of Measure Specifications

POP Begin:

POP End:

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 813920 - Professional Organizations

Record Review

POP Begin:

POP End:

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 813920 - Professional Organizations

Record Review (Additional Optional Quantity) - Quantity is Not To Exceed

POP Begin:

POP End:

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 813920 - Professional Organizations

Reserved

POP Begin:

POP End:

Reconsideartion database process tool review and quarterly updates

POP Begin:

POP End:

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 813920 - Professional Organizations

Daily Data Transmission

POP Begin:

POP End:

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 813920 - Professional Organizations

Monthly Data Transmission

POP Begin:

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PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 813920 - Professional Organizations

Quarterly Data Transmission

POP Begin:

POP End:

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 813920 - Professional Organizations

Monthly Data Reporting

POP Begin:

POP End:

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 813920 - Professional Organizations

External Data Reporting

POP Begin:

POP End:

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 813920 - Professional Organizations

Quarterly Quality Control Report

POP Begin:

POP End:

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 813920 - Professional Organizations

Biweekly Meeting Reports

POP Begin:

POP End:

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 813920 - Professional Organizations

Monthly Progress Reports

POP Begin:

POP End:

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 813920 - Professional Organizations

Analysis - Quantity is Not To Exceed

POP Begin:

POP End:

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 813920 - Professional Organizations

Annual Summary Report

POP Begin:

POP End:

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 813920 - Professional Organizations

Training and Education - Quantity is Not To Exceed

POP Begin:

POP End:

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 813920 - Professional Organizations

External Peer Review Program Guide Creation

POP Begin:

POP End:

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 813920 - Professional Organizations

Microlearn Videos - Quantity is Not To Exceed

POP Begin:

POP End:

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 813920 - Professional Organizations

Electronic Quality Measures (eQM) Development (Optional) - Quantity is Not To Exceed

POP Begin:

POP End:

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 813920 - Professional Organizations

EHR Transition Validation - Quantity is Not To Exceed

POP Begin:

POP End:

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 813920 - Professional Organizations

Measure Developent and Coordination -Low-Medium Complexity (Optional) - Quantity is Not To Exceed

POP Begin:

POP End:

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 813920 - Professional Organizations

Measure Development and Coordination -High Complexity (Optional) - Quantity is Not To Exceed

POP Begin:

POP End:

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 813920 - Professional Organizations

Travel - Not to Exceed

POP Begin:

POP End:

Reserved Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin:

POP End:

New Technical Specifications Low to Moderate Complexity - Quantity is Not To Exceed

POP Begin:

POP End:

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 813920 - Professional Organizations

New Technical Specifications High Complexity

POP Begin:

POP End:

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 813920 - Professional Organizations

Quarterly Review and Revision of Measure Specifications

POP Begin:

POP End:

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 813920 - Professional Organizations

Record Review

POP Begin:

POP End:

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 813920 - Professional Organizations

Record Review (Additional Optional Quantity) - Quantity is Not To Exceed

POP Begin:

POP End:

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 813920 - Professional Organizations

Reserved

POP Begin:

POP End:

Reconsideartion database process tool review and quarterly updates

POP Begin:

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PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 813920 - Professional Organizations

Daily Data Transmission

POP Begin:

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PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 813920 - Professional Organizations

Monthly Data Transmission

POP Begin:

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PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 813920 - Professional Organizations

Quarterly Data Transmission

POP Begin:

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PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 813920 - Professional Organizations

Monthly Data Reporting

POP Begin:

POP End:

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 813920 - Professional Organizations

External Data Reporting

POP Begin:

POP End:

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 813920 - Professional Organizations

Quarterly Quality Control Report

POP Begin:

POP End:

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 813920 - Professional Organizations

Biweekly Meeting Reports

POP Begin:

POP End:

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 813920 - Professional Organizations

Monthly Progress Reports

POP Begin:

POP End:

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 813920 - Professional Organizations

Analysis - Quantity is Not To Exceed

POP Begin:

POP End:

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 813920 - Professional Organizations

Annual Summary Report

POP Begin:

POP End:

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 813920 - Professional Organizations

Training and Education - Quantity is Not To Exceed

POP Begin:

POP End:

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 813920 - Professional Organizations

External Peer Review Program Guide Creation

POP Begin:

POP End:

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 813920 - Professional Organizations

Microlearn Videos - Quantity is Not To Exceed

POP Begin:

POP End:

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 813920 - Professional Organizations

Electronic Quality Measures (eQM) Development (Optional) - Quantity is Not To Exceed

POP Begin:

POP End:

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 813920 - Professional Organizations

EHR Transition Validation - Quantity is Not To Exceed

POP Begin:

POP End:

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 813920 - Professional Organizations

Measure Developent and Coordination -Low-Medium Complexity (Optional) - Quantity is Not To Exceed

POP Begin:

POP End:

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 813920 - Professional Organizations

Measure Development and Coordination -High Complexity (Optional) - Quantity is Not To Exceed

POP Begin:

POP End:

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 813920 - Professional Organizations

Travel - Not to Exceed

POP Begin:

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Reserved Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin:

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New Technical Specifications Low to Moderate Complexity - Quantity is Not To Exceed

POP Begin:

POP End:

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 813920 - Professional Organizations

New Technical Specifications High Complexity

POP Begin:

POP End:

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 813920 - Professional Organizations

Quarterly Review and Revision of Measure Specifications

POP Begin:

POP End:

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 813920 - Professional Organizations

Record Review

POP Begin:

POP End:

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 813920 - Professional Organizations

Record Review (Additional Optional Quantity) - Quantity is Not To Exceed

POP Begin:

POP End:

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 813920 - Professional Organizations

Reserved

POP Begin:

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Reconsideartion database process tool review and quarterly updates

POP Begin:

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PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 813920 - Professional Organizations

Daily Data Transmission

POP Begin:

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PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 813920 - Professional Organizations

Monthly Data Transmission

POP Begin:

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PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 813920 - Professional Organizations

Quarterly Data Transmission

POP Begin:

POP End:

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 813920 - Professional Organizations

Monthly Data Reporting

POP Begin:

POP End:

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 813920 - Professional Organizations

External Data Reporting

POP Begin:

POP End:

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 813920 - Professional Organizations

Quarterly Quality Control Report

POP Begin:

POP End:

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 813920 - Professional Organizations

Biweekly Meeting Reports

POP Begin:

POP End:

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 813920 - Professional Organizations

Monthly Progress Reports

POP Begin:

POP End:

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 813920 - Professional Organizations

Analysis - Quantity is Not To Exceed

POP Begin:

POP End:

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 813920 - Professional Organizations

Annual Summary Report

POP Begin:

POP End:

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 813920 - Professional Organizations

Training and Education - Quantity is Not To Exceed

POP Begin:

POP End:

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 813920 - Professional Organizations

External Peer Review Program Guide Creation

POP Begin:

POP End:

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 813920 - Professional Organizations

Microlearn Videos - Quantity is Not To Exceed

POP Begin:

POP End:

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 813920 - Professional Organizations

Electronic Quality Measures (eQM) Development (Optional) - Quantity is Not To Exceed

POP Begin:

POP End:

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 813920 - Professional Organizations

EHR Transition Validation - Quantity is Not To Exceed

POP Begin:

POP End:

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 813920 - Professional Organizations

Measure Developent and Coordination -Low-Medium Complexity (Optional) - Quantity is Not To Exceed

POP Begin:

POP End:

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 813920 - Professional Organizations

Measure Development and Coordination -High Complexity (Optional) - Quantity is Not To Exceed

POP Begin:

POP End:

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 813920 - Professional Organizations

Travel - Not to Exceed

POP Begin:

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Reserved Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin:

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New Technical Specifications Low to Moderate Complexity - Quantity is Not To Exceed

POP Begin:

POP End:

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 813920 - Professional Organizations

New Technical Specifications High Complexity

POP Begin:

POP End:

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 813920 - Professional Organizations

Quarterly Review and Revision of Measure Specifications

POP Begin:

POP End:

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 813920 - Professional Organizations

Record Review

POP Begin:

POP End:

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 813920 - Professional Organizations

Record Review (Additional Optional Quantity) - Quantity is Not To Exceed

POP Begin:

POP End:

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 813920 - Professional Organizations

Reserved

POP Begin:

POP End:

Reconsideartion database process tool review and quarterly updates

POP Begin:

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PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 813920 - Professional Organizations

Daily Data Transmission

POP Begin:

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PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 813920 - Professional Organizations

Monthly Data Transmission

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PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 813920 - Professional Organizations

Quarterly Data Transmission

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PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 813920 - Professional Organizations

Monthly Data Reporting

POP Begin:

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PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 813920 - Professional Organizations

External Data Reporting

POP Begin:

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PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 813920 - Professional Organizations

Quarterly Quality Control Report

POP Begin:

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PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 813920 - Professional Organizations

Biweekly Meeting Reports

POP Begin:

POP End:

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 813920 - Professional Organizations

Monthly Progress Reports

POP Begin:

POP End:

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 813920 - Professional Organizations

Analysis - Quantity is Not To Exceed

POP Begin:

POP End:

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 813920 - Professional Organizations

Annual Summary Report

POP Begin:

POP End:

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 813920 - Professional Organizations

Training and Education - Quantity is Not To Exceed

POP Begin:

POP End:

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 813920 - Professional Organizations

External Peer Review Program Guide Creation

POP Begin:

POP End:

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 813920 - Professional Organizations

Microlearn Videos - Quantity is Not To Exceed

POP Begin:

POP End:

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 813920 - Professional Organizations

Electronic Quality Measures (eQM) Development (Optional) - Quantity is Not To Exceed

POP Begin:

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PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 813920 - Professional Organizations

EHR Transition Validation - Quantity is Not To Exceed

POP Begin:

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PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 813920 - Professional Organizations

Measure Developent and Coordination -Low-Medium Complexity (Optional) - Quantity is Not To Exceed

POP Begin:

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PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 813920 - Professional Organizations

Measure Development and Coordination -High Complexity (Optional) - Quantity is Not To Exceed

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Travel - Not to Exceed

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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, fires, floods, 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 Identification 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 notified of such claims and proceedings.

(i) Payment.—

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

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

(3) 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 financing or invoice payment or that the Government has otherwise overpaid on a contract financing or invoice payment, the Contractor shall—

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

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

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

(C) Affected line item or subline item, if applicable; 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. Subject to the terms of this contract, the Contractor shall be paid a percentage of the contract price reflecting the percentage of the work performed prior to the notice of termination, plus reasonable charges the Contractor can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Government using its standard record keeping system, have resulted from the termination. The Contractor shall not be required to comply with the cost accounting standards or contract cost principles for this purpose. This paragraph does not give the Government any right to audit the Contractor's records. The Contractor shall not be paid for any work performed or costs incurred which reasonably could have been avoided.

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

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

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

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

(q) Other compliances. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State and local laws, executive orders, rules and regulations applicable to its performance under this contract.

(r) Compliance with laws unique to Government contracts. The Contractor agrees to comply with 31 U.S.C. 1352 relating to limitations on the use of appropriated funds to influence certain Federal contracts; 18 U.S.C. 431 relating to officials not to benefit; 40 U.S.C. chapter 37, Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards; 41 U.S.C. chapter 87, Kickbacks; 49 U.S.C. 40118, Fly American; and 41 U.S.C. chapter 21 relating to procurement integrity.

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

(1) The schedule of supplies/services.

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

(3) The clause at 52.212-5.

(4) Addenda to this solicitation or contract, including any license agreements for computer software.

(5) Solicitation provisions if this is a solicitation.

(6) Other paragraphs of this clause.

(7) The Standard Form 1449.

(8) Other documents, exhibits, and attachments

(9) The specification.

(t) [Reserved]

(u) Unauthorized Obligations.

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

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

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

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

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

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

(End of Clause) ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES Clauses that are incorporated by reference (by Citation Number, Title, and Date), have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available.

The following clauses are incorporated into 52.212-4 as an addendum to this contract:

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

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

(End of Clause)

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

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

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

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

(End of Clause)

C.4 VAAR 852.204-71 INFORMATION AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY (FEB 2023)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—Business Associate means an entity, including an individual (other than a member of the workforce of a covered entity), company, organization or another covered entity, as defined by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Privacy Rule, that performs or assists in the performance of a function or activity on behalf of the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) that involves the creating, receiving, maintaining, transmitting of, or having access to, protected health information (PHI). The term also includes a subcontractor of a business associate that creates, receives, maintains, or transmits PHI on behalf of the business associate.

Business Associate Agreement (BAA) means the agreement, as dictated by the Privacy Rule, between VHA and a business associate, which must be entered into in addition to the underlying contract for services and before any release of PHI can be made to the business associate, in order for the business associate to perform certain functions or activities on behalf of VHA.

Information system means a discrete set of information resources organized for the collection, processing, maintenance, use, sharing, dissemination, or…