36C78619Q0073-001.pdf

RFQ FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

GENERAL INFORMATION

Document Type: Combined Synopsis Solicitation

Solicitation Number: 36C78619Q0073

Post Date: 12/05/2018

Response Date: 12/08/2018 at 4:00 pm

Applicable NAICS: 561730

Classification Code: 9140

Set Aside Type: 100% Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)

Period of Performance: Date of Award through February 22, 2019, for one.

Delivery Requirement: Within 48 hours of order placement

Attachments: None

Issuing Contracting Office: Department of Veterans Affairs

National Cemetery Administration, Contract Services

75 Barrett Heights Rd., Suite 309

Stafford, VA 22556

Place of Performance: Keokuk National Cemetery

1701 J Street

Keokuk, IA 52632

Description: This notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to ultimately award a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. This is a solicitation issued as a request for quotation (RFQ) for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, Acquisition of Commercial Items and FAR Part 13, Simplified

Acquisition Procedures, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Responses to this Request for Quotation (RFQ) are due to the Contracting Officer no later than 4:00 pm on 12/08/2018. Responses to this announcement will result in a Fixed-Price

Requirements Contract with FOB Destination and the Government intends to make award under this announcement without discussions. All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary and the Government will not pay for information provided nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided for the Government. Offerors are responsible for obtaining any and all amendments or additional information concerning this announcement at https://fbo.gov.

Prospective offerors must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) website and complete representations and certifications at https://www.sam.gov https://fbo.gov/ https://www.sam.gov/

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, National Cemetery Administration, and the Keokuk

National Cemetery anticipates a purchase order for one year of tree care delivery services.

The applicable North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is

561730, with a business size standard of $7.5M.

The National Cemetery Administration is seeking quotes from Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small

Businesses (SDVOSBs) qualified for the provision of one year contract for tree care delivery services.

001AL-11-15-A Limitations on Subcontracting – Monitoring and Compliance (June 2011) This solicitation includes VA Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) 852.219-10 VA NOTICE OF TOTAL

SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE (JUL 2016)

(DEVIATION). Accordingly, any contract resulting from this solicitation will include this clause.

Product Description: The contractor shall remove trees and stumps, as specified on the worklist. Removal shall constitute complete removal, including grinding of stumps to 8” below soil surface, removal of all surface roots and filling the remaining holes with topsoil leveled to grade. Holes shall not be left open overnight. Wood chips shall not be used as backfill. All debris shall be promptly cleaned up, and disposed of off-site at contractor’s expense.

DETAILED SCOPE – PRUNING - CROWN-CLEANING: The contractor shall crown-clean prune (remove damaged, dead, diseased, weakly attached, and hazardous limbs or branches) trees as specified on the worklist. Trees shall not be topped. All pruning shall conform to the current edition of ANSI A300 (Part 1) Pruning standards and these specifications, and be done in a manner consistent with ISA Best Management Practices – Pruning – Second Edition. All pruning shall be done under the direct, on-site supervision of an ISA certified arborist.

1- All cuts shall be made as close as possible to the trunk or parent limb, without cutting into the branch collar or leaving a protruding stub, to ensure the greatest wound-wood (callus tissue) growth response to cover the wound. Bark at the edge of all pruning cuts should remain firmly attached.

2- All branches too large to support with one hand shall be precut to avoid splitting or tearing of the bark. All branches and/or tree material 3 1/2" in diameter shall be lowered by proper lowering methods such as using ropes.

3- The contractor shall prune and shape trees to retain (or restore, when needed) their natural crown characteristics and patterns as much as possible.

4- The use of climbing spurs or spiked shoes shall not be permitted on trees being pruned.

5- Use of equipment or practices that would damage bark or cambium beyond the scope of work shall not be allowed. This includes the use of wound paint (except to prevent spread of oak wilt).

6- Dead wood 25 mm (1 inch) or more in diameter, branches interfering with or hindering the healthy growth of the trees, and broken or diseased branches shall be removed with a clean cut.

Branches are to be cut back as necessary to give the trees proper shape and balance.

B3. DETAILED SCOPE – PRUNING - STRUCTURAL PRUNING: The contractor shall prune trees, as specified on the worklist, to improve their structure, using appropriate removal and thinning cuts to remove multiple leaders, crossing branches, branches spaced too closely together, and poorly attached branches (narrow crotch angles and/or included bark). All pruning shall conform to the current edition of ANSI A300 (Part 1) Pruning standards and these specifications, and be done in a manner consistent with ISA Best

Management Practices – Pruning – Second Edition. No more than 25% of the crown of any tree shall be removed. All pruning shall be done under the direct, on-site supervision of an ISA

Certified Arborist.

1- All cuts shall be made as close as possible to the trunk or parent limb, without cutting into the branch collar or leaving a protruding stub to ensure the greatest wound-wood (callus tissue) growth response to cover the wound. Bark at the edge of all pruning cuts should remain firmly attached.

2- All branches too large to support with one hand shall be precut to avoid splitting or tearing of the bark.

3- The Contractor shall prune and shape trees to retain their natural crown characteristics and patterns as much as possible.

4- Use of equipment or practices that would damage bark or cambium beyond the scope of work shall not be allowed. Wound paint shall not be used.

B4. LOCATING THE TREES: Trees to be removed or worked on are not physically marked.

Figures 1-3 (below) are aerial image maps, each of a different part of the cemetery, with markers showing locations of trees that are to be removed or pruned. Marker location is from GPS data and may be off by a few feet, but generally are quite accurate. Most markers also have an associated number shown to their right. Each number is on one of the four worklists (below) which indicate specifics about each tree and what work is to be done. (Note that the trees are not listed on the worklists in numerical order, but rather are grouped together by cemetery section.)

The COR will be available on-site most days to answer questions and give direction as needed.

B5. SIZES OF TREES: The Diameter Breast Heights (DBH) shown in the worklists are from a

2013 tree inventory done by a professional arborist, so current sizes of the trees may be slightly larger than shown in the lists.

The government reserves the right to award any combination and or/all line items as it deems is necessary to accomplish the mission of the cemetery.

CLIN Description QTY Unit Cost/ Unit

Total

Tree and stump removals

(throughout cemetery) 23 Tree

(Variable, see worklist for detailed breakdown)

Pruning, Sections A-F and H

(east side) 19 Tree

Pruning- Sections CS, K, and by Admin Bldng (southwest)

35 Tree

Pruning- Sections G, I, and J

(northwest) 77 Tree

Total:

C1. GENERAL PARAMETERS:

1- The contractor is responsible to ensure that all work shall be done in a manner that safeguards all VA visitors, employees, and public. The Contractor shall be solely responsible for any and all actions initiated and/or completed by his/her employees. Furthermore, the contractor and his/her employees shall be fully compliant with all applicable Federal, State, County and City laws, and ordinances.

2- Damage to Government property: Contractor shall be responsible for repair or replacement of any cemetery structure or property, including buildings, turf, curbs, road pavement, headstones or markers, water system components, or control markers, that are chipped, marred, damaged and/or ruined at the fault of the Contractor. The contractor shall bear all costs associated with replacement and reinstallation. Any such damage shall be brought to the immediate attention of the appointed COR prior to repair/replacement/installation.

3- Contractor shall be responsible for cleaning any cemetery structures that are soiled or stained as a result of contractor’s performance. The contractor shall wash-down with water all soiled or stained structures and grounds at the end of each workday. No synthetic chemicals may be applied to Government property. The contractor shall bear all costs associated with washing and cleaning. Any such washing/cleaning shall be brought to the immediate attention of the COR prior to washing/cleaning.

4- At the end of each day the contractor shall remove all debris resulting from the work from the cemetery site. The contractor shall ensure at all times that rubbish and trash generated by the contractor is kept clear of vehicular and pedestrian traffic throughout the site. NOTE: The

Government shall not provide receptacle(s) for disposal of debris related to this contract.

5- The contractor shall not operate trucks, tractors, and other heavy equipment on any turf or interment area except when authorized in writing by the COR. Spider-type lifts may be used on turf areas if the feet are adequately supported by plywood or boards to spread the weight distribution to prevent soil compaction and prevent depressions.

6- The contractor is responsible for the safety and security of his/her own equipment, tools, and supplies. The Government is not liable for damage, loss, or theft of contractor equipment, tools, and supplies.

C.2 CONTRACTOR-FURNISHED ITEMS

1- The contractor is responsible for supplying all equipment, personnel, tools, supplies and materials to perform these services.

2- Contractor-furnished items necessary to perform work as required under this contract shall be furnished, maintained and operated by the contractor and shall be consistent and fully compliant with all applicable Federal, State, County, City laws, ordinances and regulations.

3- The contractor is responsible for ensuring that all of his/her motor vehicles and equipment meet State’s inspection, safety, licensing, registration, and insurance requirements.

C.3 CONTRACTOR CONDUCT

1- Due to the sensitive mission of the cemetery, the work often requires contact with, and exposure to, grieving individuals. Contractor personnel must exercise and exhibit absolute decorum, composure, respect, and stability at all times. Inquiries from cemetery visitors shall be politely referred to cemetery staff.

2- Contractor shall maintain a neat and professional appearance throughout its workforce, vehicles, equipment, and maintenance areas.

3- Contractor employees shall not engage in loud or boisterous behavior, angry outbursts or use profane or abusive language at anytime on Government premises. Playing radios and/or electronic games/devices, smoking or chewing tobacco products, shall only be done at lunchtime and in a designated work area.

C.4 SAFETY: Matters related to safety, and any actions of the contractor, must meet all safety requirements of OSHA, the State, and ANSI Standard Z133. It is incumbent upon the contractor to be familiar with these requirements.

C.5 SUBMITTALS: Licenses/Certification: Copies of certificates of liability, worker’s compensation insurance, and arborist’s certification will be required before work can begin. The contractor shall comply with all State, Local and Federal licenses/certifications required to perform the work.

C.6 RESTORATION AND CLEAN UP: Remove debris and waste material daily from the cemetery. In areas where work has been completed, clear the area of all debris, spoil piles and containers. Keep at least one paved vehicular access route to each burial section clean at all times.

C.7 UTILITY LINES COMPLIANCE

Where pruning/stump grinding/tree removal conflicts with existing utility/service lines (above ground/below ground), the corresponding utility company shall be notified by the contractor.

The contractor shall obtain any necessary permits/ blue prints and cooperate with the utilities company/cemetery staff to avoid any damage or liability, and provide a safe work environment for his/her employees.

C.8 PERFORMANCE PERIOD: The contractor shall complete the work required under this statement of work in 75 calendar days or less from the date of award, unless otherwise directed by the contracting officer. In addition, to reduce potential of oak wilt transmission, all work must be done when trees are dormant, between October 15 and April 1.

C.9 WORK HOURS: All work shall be performed during the normal working hours (7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.), Monday through Friday, except with the written permission of the COR or his/her representative. When emergency situations are caused by the contractor, then he/she shall make arrangements with the COR to work on weekends to correct/eliminate the emergency in order to meet the period of performance. Work at the cemetery shall not take place on Federal holidays. The Government shall not compensate the contractor for emergency situations caused by the contractor.

C.10 DAILY SCHEDULE: The contractor shall coordinate with the COR daily for the purpose of establishing a work schedule and to ensure that no work is being performed at the immediate site of a scheduled interment or ceremony. A list of scheduled ceremonies will be provided the week prior to the event, and a list of scheduled funerals will be provided the day prior to the service. The contractor is solely responsible for ensuring that no contract work causes any funeral, ceremony, procession or visitation to be delayed, altered, or otherwise impacted in such a way that the dignity or security of the event is compromised. The contractor is solely responsible for staying abreast of all such upcoming events and when in doubt, he/she must ask the COR.

C.11 RECORD KEEPING AND REPORTING: The contractor's site manager or his designee shall provide the COR with weekly written accurate reports identifying work completed during the previous week. The site manager will also provide upon request a plan of action for the upcoming week.

The government reserves the right to award any combination and or/all line items as it deems is necessary to accomplish the mission of the cemetery.

Period of Performance: Date of award through February 22, 2019 (one year).

Supply Price Schedule

Worklist of Trees - Removals (for CLIN 1001 – throughout cemetery, see Figures 1-3)

Tree Number

Species DBH Burial

Section Near:

(HS=headstone) Notes Price

681 Oak, Pin 40 E E-318 REMOVE $________

670 Ash, White 38 H 1067 REMOVE $________

743 Oak 23 CS --- REMOVE $________

751 Oak, Shingle 19 CS --- REMOVE $________

752 Oak 23 CS --- REMOVE $________

754 Walnut 15 CS --- REMOVE $________

757 Oak 16 CS --- REMOVE $________

694 Oak, N. Red 26 G G-98 REMOVE $________

624 Oak 14 J J- (valley) REMOVE $________

629 Wild Chery 11 J J- (valley) REMOVE $________

630 Oak 14 J J- (valley) REMOVE $________

635 Oak 13 J J- (valley) REMOVE $________

636 Oak 22 J J- (valley) REMOVE $________

641 Oak 16 J J- (valley) REMOVE $________

642 Oak 10 J J- (valley) REMOVE $________

643 Oak 10 J J- (valley) REMOVE $________

645 Hackberry 13 J J- (valley) REMOVE $________

650 Ash 22 J J- (valley) REMOVE $________

652 Maple, Silver 28 J J- (valley) REMOVE $________

654 Ash, Green 23 J J- (valley) REMOVE $________

655 Ash, Green 28 J J- (valley) REMOVE $________

657 Ash, Green 31 J J- (valley) REMOVE $________

661 Black Locust 29 J J- (valley) REMOVE $________

Sub-total:

Worklist of Trees – Pruning - Sections A-F, H (for CLIN 1002 – east side, see Figure 1)

Tree Number

Species DBH Burial

Section Near:

(HS=headstone) Notes Price

669 Red Cedar 24 B B-4 Prune $________

693 Oak 39 B B-682 Prune $________

683 Oak 37 D D-368 Prune $________

684 Oak 30 D D-324 Prune $________

686 Oak 39 D D-175 Prune $________

682 Oak 30 West of D Rostrum Area Prune $________

676 Red Oak 23 E E-516 Prune $________

678 White Oak 43 E E-484 Prune $________

679 Sycamore 33 E E-205 Prune $________

687 Maple 24 F F-202 Prune $________

688 Maple 18 F F-193 Prune $________

689 Hackberry 40 F F-83 Prune $________

690 Cedar 23 F F-95 Prune $________

692 Oak 38 F F-2 Prune $________

662 Oak 29 H H-715 Prune $________

665 Oak 20 H H-905 Prune $________

671 Red Cedar 26 H H-757 Prune $________

672 Hackberry 27 H H-757 Prune $________

674 Linden 42 H H-1188 Prune $________

Sub-total: $________

Worklist of Trees – Pruning – by Admin Bldng & Sections CS, K (CLIN 1003 – southwest, See Figure 2)

Tree Number

Species DBH Burial

Section Near:

(HS=headstone) Notes Price

562 Oak 30 Admin Admin Bldg Prune $________

563 Oak 23 Admin Admin Bldg Prune $________

566 Oak 25 Admin Admin Bldg Prune $________

567 Oak 28 Admin Admin Bldg Prune $________

568 Elm 28 Admin Admin Bldg Prune $________

569 Oak 28 Admin Admin Bldg Prune $________

702 Oak 28 CS CS-121 Prune $________

703 Hickory 13 CS CS-121 Prune $________

707 Oak 20 CS CS-120 Prune $________

708 Oak 15 CS CS-120 Prune $________

711 Oak 11 CS CS-120 Prune $________

712 Hickory 14 CS CS-120 Prune $________

713 Hickory 12 CS CS-120 Prune $________

715 Oak 11 CS CS-120 Prune $________

716 Oak 17 CS CS-120 Prune $________

717 Oak 15 CS CS-120 Prune $________

718 Hickory 10 CS --- Prune $________

738 Oak 26 CS --- Prune $________

744 Oak 38 CS --- Prune $________

745 Oak 18 CS --- Prune $________

753 Oak 22 CS --- Prune $________

756 Oak 21 CS --- Prune $________

770 Oak 14 CS CS-2 Prune $________

771 Oak 13 CS CS-2 Prune $________

758 Oak 19 CS --- Prune $________

760 Oak, N. Red 27 CS CS-9 Prune $________

764 Oak, White 11 CS CS-2 Prune $________

766 Oak, N. Red 25 CS CS-2 Prune $________

767 Oak, N. Red 24 CS CS-2 Prune $________

769 Oak, N. Red 31 CS CS-2 Prune $________

699 Oak 24 Near CS Interment Shelter Prune $________

695 Oak 30 K K-109 Prune $________

696 Oak 30 K K-1 Prune $________

700 Oak 41 K K-31 Prune $________

701 Oak 33 K K-145 Prune $________

Sub-total:

Worklist of Trees – Pruning - Sections G, I, J (CLIN 1004 – northwest, see Figure 3)

Tree Number

Species DBH Burial

Section Near:

(HS=headstone) Notes Price

605 Oak 30 G G-36 Prune $________

606 Oak 19 G G-105 Prune $________

607 Oak 29 G G-105 Prune $________

608 Oak 22 G G-176 Prune

609 Oak 22 G G-176 Prune $________

610 Oak 22 G G-176 Prune $________

611 Hickory 12 G G-176 Prune $________

612 Hickory 15 G G-176 Prune $________

613 Oak 16 G G-176 Prune $________

614 Oak 21 G G-176 Prune $________

615 Oak 21 G G-176 Prune $________

616 Oak 20 G G-176 Prune $________

772 Oak 26 I I-19 Prune $________

773 Oak 24 I I-33 Prune $________

776 Oak 28 I I-94 Prune $________

777 Oak 28 I I-131 Prune $________

778 Oak 25 I I-45 Prune $________

779 Oak 21 I I-235 Prune $________

780 Oak 23 I I-229 Prune $________

781 Oak 25 I I-273 Prune $________

782 Oak 24 I I-313 Prune $________

783 Oak 37 I I-420 Prune $________

784 Oak 26 I I-378 Prune $________

786 Oak 28 I I-407 Prune $________

787 Oak 29 I I-611 Prune $________

570 Oak 35 J J-732 Prune $________

571 Oak 22 J J-1001 Prune $________

572 Oak 21 J J-1001 Prune $________

573 Oak 23 J J-808 Prune $________

574 Oak 25 J J-878 Prune $________

575 Oak 31 J J-946 Prune $________

576 Oak 31 J J-946 Prune $________

578 Oak 30 J J-959 Prune $________

579 Oak 21 J J-959 Prune $________

580 Oak 38 J J-763 Prune $________

581 Oak 28 J J-763 Prune $________

582 Oak 27 J J-507 Prune $________

583 Oak 29 J J-467 Prune $________

584 Oak 29 J J-515 Prune $________

585 Oak 28 J J-515 Prune $________

586 Oak 21 J J-580 Prune $________

587 Oak 23 J J-714 Prune $________

588 Oak 20 J J-915 Prune $________

589 Oak 23 J J-854 Prune $________

590 Oak 38 J J-854 Prune $________

591 Oak 25 J J-370 Prune $________

592 Oak 29 J --- Prune $________

594 Oak 30 J J-207 Prune $________

595 Oak 24 J J-197 Prune $________

596 Hickory 19 J J-220 Prune $________

598 Oak 25 J J-194 Prune $________

599 Oak 23 J J-194 Prune $________

600 Oak 23 J J-194 Prune $________

601 Oak 27 J J-194 Prune $________

602 Oak 16 J J-194 Prune $________

604 Oak 25 J J-194 Prune $________

617 Oak 18 J J- (valley) Prune $________

618 Walnut 14 J J- (valley) Prune $________

619 Oak 22 J J- (valley) Prune $________

620 Oak 16 J J- (valley) Prune $________

621 Hickory 23 J J- (valley) Prune $________

622 Hickory 18 J J- (valley) Prune $________

623 Oak 23 J J- (valley) Prune $________

625 Oak 23 J J- (valley) Prune $________

626 Oak 18 J J- (valley) Prune $________

627 Oak 12 J J- (valley) Prune $________

628 Oak 22 J J- (valley) Prune $________

633 Oak 13 J J- (valley) Prune $________

634 Oak 19 J J- (valley) Prune $________

631 Oak 24 J J- (valley) Prune $________

640 Oak 29 J J- (valley) Prune $________

651 Black Locust 17 J J- (valley) Prune $________

649 Oak 16 J J- (valley) Prune $________

648 Oak, N. Red 23 J J- (valley) Prune $________

653 Maple, Silver 37 J J- (valley) Prune $________

656 Maple, Silver 28 J J- (valley) Prune $________

659 Walnut 36 J J- (valley) Prune $________

Sub-total: $________

Figure 1- East part (sections A-F and H) of Keokuk National Cemetery. Inverted teardrop-shaped markers show trees to be pruned; circular markers with ‘X’ show trees to be removed. (Small circular markers are for trees that need no work.)

Figure 2- Southwest part of Keokuk National Cemetery (sections CS and K, plus Admin Bldng area).

Inverted teardrop-shaped markers show trees to be pruned; circular markers with ‘X’ show trees to be removed. (Small circular markers are for trees that need no work.) Most tree’s worklist numbers appear to the right of the markers, but a few do not.

Figure 3- Northwest part of Keokuk National Cemetery (sections G, I, J). Inverted teardrop-shaped markers show trees to be pruned; circular markers with ‘X’ show trees to be removed. (Small circular markers are for trees that need no work.) Most tree’s worklist numbers appear to the right of the markers, but a few do not.

SERVICETO BE PERFORMED AT THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:

Keokuk National Cemetery

1701 J Street

Keokuk, IA 52632

Proposal Format and Submission Information:

The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items (Jan 2017) applies to this acquisition.

Addenda to provision 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items (Jan 2017):

Offers must be submitted on company letterhead. Commercial format is encouraged. All offerors shall include the following information as part of their quote:

• Legal Business/Company Name (as listed in www.sam.gov)

• DUNS Number

• Point of Contact Name

• Telephone number

• Email Address

Price Proposal: Prices shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer utilizing the price schedule found on pages 3 & 4 of this document.

Proposals shall be submitted via email or via mail to the following addresses:

Email: Roselynn.Ellah@va.gov

Questions pertaining to this announcement shall be sent by email to: Roselynn.Ellah@va.gov. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.

End of Addenda

Proposal Evaluation:

Contracting Officer will conduct a comparative evaluation of all offers received. Award will be made to the offeror who represents the greatest value to the government.

Award Criteria:

1. Price Proposal: The Government will evaluate all offerors’ quotes by adding the Mark-Up Per

Gallon Price for all line items. The lowest price will be determined by the quote with the lowest total Mark-Up Per Gallon Price for all line items.

The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal

Acquisition Circular 2005-97

The following solicitation provisions apply to this acquisition:

FAR 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

https://www.acquisition.gov/?q=browsefar https://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/vaar852.asp http://www.sam.gov/ mailto:Roselynn.Ellah@va.gov mailto:Roselynn.Ellah@va.gov https://www.acquisition.gov/?q=browsefar https://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/vaar852.asp

FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items (Jan 2017)

FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representation and Certifications – Commercial Items (Nov 2017)

VAAR Representations of Contracting Officers (Jan 2008)

Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications on-line at http://orca.bpn.gov in accordance with FAR 52.212-3 “Offerors Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items.” If paragraph (j) of the provision is applicable, a written submission is required.

The following solicitation clauses apply to this acquisition:

FAR 52.252-2 – Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

https://www.acquisition.gov/?q=browsefar https://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/vaar852.asp

The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items (Jan 2017) applies to this acquisition.

Addendum to FAR clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions (Jan 2017):

FAR 52.216-18 Ordering (Oct 1995) (Date of Award through February 22,2019)

FAR 52.216-19 Order Limitations (Oct 1995)

FAR 52.216-21 Requirements (Oct 1995)

FAR 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract

FAR 52.232-18 Availability of Funds (Apr 1984)

FAR 52.232-19 Availability of Funds (Apr 1984) (December 10, 2018 | February 22, 2019)

FAR 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Dec 2013)

VAAR 852.203-70 Commercial Advertising (Jan 2008)

VAAR 852.219-10 VA Notice of Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (Jul

2016) (DEVIATION)

VAAR 852.232-72 Electronic Submission of Payments Requests (Nov 2012)

VAAR 852.246-71 Inspection (Jan 2008)

The clause at 52.212-5 “Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive

Orders” (DEVIATION 2013-O0019) (January 2017) applies to this acquisition. The following subparagraphs of FAR 52.212-5 are applicable: (a)(1), (a)(2), (a)(3), (a)(4), (b)(4), (b)(8), (b)(14), (b)(18), (b)(22), (b)(25), (b)(26), (b)(27), (b)(28), (b)(30), (b)(33), (b)(42), (b)(47), (b)(49), (b)(56), and

(e)(1)(xii)(A).

End of Addenda

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