QSE_36C78626Q50226.pdf

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SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

NOTE: OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24 & 30 1. REQUISITION NUMBER

F367004-26-2000020

PAGE 1 OF

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

36C78626Q50226

2. CONTRACT NUMBER 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE DATE 4. ORDER NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE

DATE

07/09/2026

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME David Hester

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No collect calls) 8. OFFER DUE DATE / LOCAL

TIME

07/27/2026 08:00

CODE 36C786

NATIONAL CEMETERY ADMIN (786)

NATIONAL CEMETERY ADMINISTRATION

DEPT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

18434 JOPLIN RD.

TRIANGLE, VA 22172

9. ISSUED BY UNRESTRICTED OR X SET ASIDE: 100.00 % FOR

SMALL BUSINESS

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

X SERVICE-DISALBED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

(SDVOSB)

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL

BUSINESS (WOSB)

ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED WOMEN-

OWNED SMALL BUSINESS (EDWOSB)

8(A)

NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY

CLASSIFICATION STANDARD

(NAICS): 561210

SIZE STANDARD: 47 million

10. THE ACQUISITION IS

SEE

SCHEDULE

11. DELIVERY FOR FREE ON BOARD

(FOB) DESTINATION UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

0 Days: 0.00 %

0 Days: 0.00 % 0 Days: 0.00 % 0 Days: 0.00 %

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS

RATED ORDER UNDER THE

DEFENSE PRIORITIES AND

ALLOCATIONS SYSTEM –

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13b. RATING

X REQUEST

FOR

QUOTE

(RFQ)

INVITATION

FOR BID

(IFB)

REQUEST

FOR

PROPOSAL

(RFP)

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

367215CODE15. DELIVER TO

LOUISIANA NATIONAL CEMETERY (870)

DEPT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (870)

LOUISIANA NATIONAL CEMETERY

303 WESY MOUNT PLEASENT RD

ZACHARY, LA 70791

CODE 36C78616. ADMINISTERED BY

NATIONAL CEMETERY ADMIN (786)

NATIONAL CEMETERY ADMINISTRATION

DEPT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

18434 JOPLIN RD.

TRIANGLE, VA 22172

FACILITY

CODE

CODE

TELEPHONE NUMBER

17a. CONTRACTOR/

OFFEROR

364722CODE18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

TUNGSTEN

http://www.tungsten-network.com/customer-campaigns/ veterans-affairs/

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN

OFFER SEE ADDENDUM

18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK BELOW IS

CHECKED

19. ITEM NUMBER 20. SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

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

21. QUANTITY 22. UNIT 23. UNIT PRICE 24. AMOUNT

See Continuation Page (Section 1) Below

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA 26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Government Use Only)

27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE (FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION) 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 ____ 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: REFERENCE _____________________________

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) 30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF THE CONTRACTING OFFICER (TYPE OR PRINT) 31c. DATE SIGNED

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 11/2021)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

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19.

ITEM NUMBER

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

RECEIVED INSPECTED ACCEPTED, AND CONFORMS TO THE CONTRACT, EXCEPT AS NOTED: _________________________________

32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32c. DATE 32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32e. MAILING ADDRESS OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE 32f. TELEPHONE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32g. E-MAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

PARTIAL FINAL

33. SHIP NUMBER 34. VOUCHER NUMBER 35. AMOUNT VERIFIED

CORRECT FOR

COMPLETE PARTIAL FINAL

36. PAYMENT 37. CHECK NUMBER

38. S/R ACCOUNT NUMBER 39. S/R VOUCHER NUMBER 40. PAID BY

41a. I CERTIFY THIS ACCOUNT IS CORRECT AND PROPER FOR PAYMENT 42a. RECEIVED BY (Print)

41b. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CERTIFYING OFFICER 41c. DATE

42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)

42c. DATE REC'D (YY/MM/DD) 42d. TOTAL CONTAINERS

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 11/2021) BACK

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Table of Contents

Section Description Page Number

1 Continuation Sheet 1 Administative Guidance for Offerors 1 LA NC PWS - Backup Emergency Generator Annual Service.docx 1 LA NC CLIN Generator FY26 Base-4.docx 1 LPTA Eval Criteria Example.docx 2 Contract Clauses

52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) Deliveries or Performance 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Jun 2020) 52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (Nov 2023) 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (Oct 2018) 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Proposed for Debarment, or Voluntarily Excluded (Jan 2025) 52.209-9 Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Oct 2018) 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Nov 2015) 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2023) 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Jan 2025) 52.219-9 Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Jan 2025) 52.222-3 Convict Labor (June 2003) 52.222-40 Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) 52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018) 52.222-43 Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (Aug 2018) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (Oct 2025) 52.222-90 Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors 52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies To Ban Text Messaging While Driving (May 2024) 52.228-5 Insurance-Work on a Government Installation (Jan 1997) 52.229-3 Federal, State and Local Taxes (Feb 2013) 52.232-18 Availability of Funds (Apr 1984) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (Oct 2018) 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Mar 2023) 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Oct 2025) 52.216-18 Ordering (Aug 2020) 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (Nov 1999) 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (Mar 2000) 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2020) 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting (Oct 2022) 52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014) 52.232-19 Availability of Funds for the Next Fiscal Year (Apr 1984)

852.201-70 CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (DEC 2022)

852.219-70 VA SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTING PLAN MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

(NOV 2022)

852.219-73 VA NOTICE OF TOTAL SET-ASIDE FOR VERIFIED SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES (NOV 2022)

852.219-75 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING-CERTIFICATE OF

COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION (NOV 2022)

852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS (NOV 2018)

852.237-75 KEY PERSONNEL (OCT 2019)

852.237-77 AREA OF PERFORMANCE (OCT 2019)

3 Documents, Exhibits, or Attachments 4 Solicitation Provisions

52.203-11 Certification And Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions (Sept 2024)

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52.204-7 System for Award Management (Nov 2024) 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (Aug 2020) 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Sep 2023) 52.217-5 Evaluation of Options (July 1990) 52.209-7 Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Oct 2018) 52.225-2 Buy American Certificate (Oct 2022) 52.233-2 Service of Protest (Sept 2006)

EOD Wage Determination 2015-5177.pdf

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Section 1 - Continuation Sheet

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees) Quantity Price Break

0001 See Description Below

PSC: J030

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF

EQUIPMENT- MECHANICAL

POWER TRANSMISSION

EQUIPMENT

1.000000 JB

Description: Routine maintenance 50 KW Gen (inspection, full service and loadbank)

Period of Performance: 08/01/2026 - 07/31/2027

Reference Line: F367004-26-2000020 - 0001

Pricing Options: Base

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees) Quantity Price Break

0002 See Description Below

PSC: J030

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF

EQUIPMENT- MECHANICAL

POWER TRANSMISSION

EQUIPMENT

1.000000 JB

Description: Semi-Annual Load Test 50 KW Gen

Period of Performance: 08/01/2026 - 07/31/2027

Reference Line: F367004-26-2000020 - 0002

Pricing Options: Base

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees) Quantity Price Break

10001 See Description Below

PSC: J030

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF

EQUIPMENT- MECHANICAL

POWER TRANSMISSION

EQUIPMENT

1.000000 JB

Description: Routine maintenance 50 KW Gen (inspection, full service and loadbank)

Period of Performance: 08/01/2027 - 07/31/2028

Reference Line: F367004-26-2000020 - 10001

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Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees) Quantity Price Break

Pricing Options: Option 0001

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees) Quantity Price Break

10002 See Description Below

PSC: J030

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF

EQUIPMENT- MECHANICAL

POWER TRANSMISSION

EQUIPMENT

1.000000 JB

Description: Semi-Annual Load Test 50 KW Gen

Period of Performance: 08/01/2027 - 07/31/2028

Reference Line: F367004-26-2000020 - 10002

Pricing Options: Option 0002

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees) Quantity Price Break

20001 See Description Below

PSC: J030

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF

EQUIPMENT- MECHANICAL

POWER TRANSMISSION

EQUIPMENT

1.000000 JB

Description: Routine maintenance 50 KW Gen (inspection, full service and loadbank)

Period of Performance: 08/01/2028 - 07/31/2029

Reference Line: F367004-26-2000020 - 20001

Pricing Options: Option 0001

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees) Quantity Price Break

20002 See Description Below

PSC: J030

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF

EQUIPMENT- MECHANICAL

POWER TRANSMISSION

EQUIPMENT

1.000000 JB

Description: Semi-Annual Load Test 50 KW Gen

Period of Performance: 08/01/2028 - 07/31/2029

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Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees) Quantity Price Break

Reference Line: F367004-26-2000020 - 20002

Pricing Options: Option 0002

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees) Quantity Price Break

30001 See Description Below

PSC: J030

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF

EQUIPMENT- MECHANICAL

POWER TRANSMISSION

EQUIPMENT

1.000000 JB

Description: Routine maintenance 50 KW Gen (inspection, full service and loadbank)

Period of Performance: 08/01/2029 - 07/31/2030

Reference Line: F367004-26-2000020 - 30001

Pricing Options: Option 0001

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees) Quantity Price Break

30002 See Description Below

PSC: J030

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF

EQUIPMENT- MECHANICAL

POWER TRANSMISSION

EQUIPMENT

1.000000 JB

Description: Semi-Annual Load Test 50 KW Gen

Period of Performance: 08/01/2029 - 07/31/2030

Reference Line: F367004-26-2000020 - 30002

Pricing Options: Option 0002

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees) Quantity Price Break

40001 See Description Below

PSC: J030

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF

EQUIPMENT- MECHANICAL

POWER TRANSMISSION

EQUIPMENT

1.000000 JB

Description: Routine maintenance 50 KW Gen (inspection, full service and loadbank)

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Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees) Quantity Price Break

Period of Performance: 08/01/2030 - 07/31/2031

Reference Line: F367004-26-2000020 - 40001

Pricing Options: Option 0001

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees) Quantity Price Break

40002 See Description Below

PSC: J030

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF

EQUIPMENT- MECHANICAL

POWER TRANSMISSION

EQUIPMENT

1.000000 JB

Description: Semi-Annual Load Test 50 KW Gen

Period of Performance: 08/01/2030 - 07/31/2031

Reference Line: F367004-26-2000020 - 40002

Pricing Options: Option 0002

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ADMINISTRATIVE GUIDANCE FOR OFFERORS

Site Visit:

There is no site visit scheduled.

Vendor Questions:

All vendor questions regarding this solicitation shall be submitted by email to the david.hester@va.gov no later 7/17/2026 9:00. Questions received after this deadline may not be addressed, and answers will be provided via amendment no later than 7/22/2026 the Sam.gov Portal.

Late Quotes:

Late quotes will not be accepted. Vendors are responsible for ensuring that their complete quote is submitted prior to the solicitation closing date and time.

SAM Registration:

Only quotes submitted by vendors that are actively registered in SAM.gov at the time of quote submission and award will be considered. Quotes from vendors that are not actively registered in SAM.gov will be rejected as non-responsive.

Amendments:

Vendors are responsible for monitoring SAM.gov for all solicitation amendments up to the closing date.

Failure to acknowledge or comply with amendments may result in the quote being deemed non-responsive.

Review of the Solicitation:

Vendors shall read the entire solicitation, including all sections, attachments, specifications, and amendments, prior to submitting a quote. Vendors are responsible for ensuring that all requirements are addressed in their submission.

Completeness of Quote:

The Government will evaluate only the information submitted. The Government will not make assumptions about vendor capabilities, technical approaches, or past performance not clearly documented in the quote. Vendors must provide complete, accurate, and detailed responses to all solicitation requirements.

(End of Document)

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LOUISIANA NATIONAL CEMETERY

BACKUP (EMERGENCY) GENERATOR MAINTENANCE SERVICES

STATEMENT OF WORK/SPECIFICATION

Contractor shall provide all necessary labor, material, equipment and supervision to perform routine maintenance on emergency generator units at the Louisiana National Cemetery located at

303 West Mount Pleasant Road, Zachary, LA 70791. All work shall be performed in strict accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract for the base period of Date of Contract

Award through July 31, 2027 with four (4) one year options to extend the term of the contract, if exercised. Annual reporting (both electronic and hard copy) will be required.

Introduction

This requirement is to provide Maintenance Services of Mechanical Equipment to accommodate and maintain mission reliability and a safe workspace environment for the staff of Louisiana

National Cemetery at Zachary, LA. The cemetery has one backup (emergency) generator that powers the administration building. The generators require preventative maintenance (PM) services as outlined by the OEM manual. Below is a minimum PM services in addition to or not outlined in the OEM manual.

Description of Units

Location Item Quantity Make Model Serial

Admin Bldg 50 KW 1 MTU 4R0113 DS50 95090502230

Note: The contractor is to evaluate the condition of the existing units and propose methods of repair, if applicable. Repair will be a separate contract and will be address as repair items (beyond the PM scope) are identified by the Contractor. Additionally, upon repair the unit should be added to the preventative maintenance plan stated within this SOW. Any additional repairs will need to be approved and funded before any work commences. All the services for each generator will be conducted on the same day annually, unless repairs, tools and items are not available during the visit.

Summary of Work: Minimum Requirements of the Preventive Maintenance Services:

A. Required - Inspection of the Unit(s)

1. Check battery charger functions

2. Cable connections, termination cleanliness and security

3. Check electrolyte level, vent caps of all cells in the starting batteries

4. Load test batteries, check battery health

5. Inspect main tank/day tank fuel level

6. Inspect day tank controls and pumps, test operate day tank controls (where available)

7. Inspect all fuel hoses, clamps, pipes, components, filters and fittings

8. Inspect governor linkage

9. Visually inspect rupture/containment basin

10. Water in fuel test base tank and/or day tanks

11. Inspect all hoses and clamps for leaks, coolant level and condition

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12. Inspect radiator cap and filler neck condition

13. Inspect drive belts, observe alignment and deflection

14. Check coolant heater operations

15. Utilize Diesel Coolant Additive (DCA) test strip to record coolant properties

16. Inspect radiator surfaces, coils, tanks, shrouds and barriers for condition and obstructions

17. Visually inspect low temperature after cooler

18. Inspect lubrication system (visually check oil level, oil condition, filter for leaks)

19. Inspect crankcase ventilation system

20. Intake/Exhaust System

21. Inspect air cleaner element and entire intake system, change filter as required

22. Inspect exhaust system and rain cap

23. Inspect louver operations

24. Generator Controls and Power Connections

25. Visually inspect all engine mounted wiring, senders and devices

26. Visually inspect all unit mounted control components and wiring

27. Test all lights and indicators

28. Visually inspect breakers, power connections, governor and voltage regulator

29. Start and observe generator engine operation, test both manual and auto-start functions

30. Inspect operation of automatic transfer switch

31. Perform visual and audible, inspecting and listening for poorly functioning components

32. Verify engine and generator safeties for proper operation

33. System transfer test, or no-load run test

34. Visually inspect all power and control wiring

35. Visually inspect switch mechanism and enclosure

36. Visually inspect controls and time delay settings

37. Verify function of exercise clock

38. Conduct transfer testing to verify switch setting and operations

B. Required - Servicing

1. Check all pulleys, belt tensioners, slack adjusters and idler pulleys for travel, wear and overall condition

2. Inspect/lubricate drive bearings, gear or belt drives, lovejoy and other connecting hardware

3. Change engine lubrication oil, governor oil, and oil bath air filter oil, annually.

4. Change primary lubrication and bypass filters

5. Change fuel filters

6. Change air filters as required.

7. Post lube service operation of genset (unloaded) at rated temperature

8. If applicable, change coolant filters to adjust Diesel Coolant Additive (DCA) concentration

9. Fuel sample analysis; annual fuel testing using ASTM methods per NFPA 110

10. Oil and coolant sample analysis

C. Required - Load Banks (Semi-Annual)

1. Conduct staged loading at 25%, 50%, and 75% capacity per NFPA 110. As a minimum conduct a load bank test under the building’s optimal conditions.

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D. Required - Enhanced Powerline Safety Settings (EPSS)

1. Annual exercise of transfer and distribution breakers to verify mechanical reliability and safety functions per NFPA 110.

Reporting Requirements

The contractor must provide an annual report (both electronically and hard copy) within 14 days of completion of the annual inspection and testing. As a minimum the report will include technicians name, date of service(s), generator serial number, condition of items inspected, load bank test results, recommended replacement/repair of items listed in A through D.

Additional Information A. National cemeteries are National shrines; Contractor personnel appearance and conduct shall always be professional and unobtrusive. Questions from cemetery visitors shall be politely referred to or directed to cemetery personnel.

B. All Contractor employees shall be dressed in proper attire, which includes sleeved shirt, long pants, and shoes. Tee shirts, tank tops and sandals are not acceptable. If caps are worn, they must be free of any questionable message or design.

C. The Contractor agrees to leave all work areas free of debris and in the same condition as before the work commenced.

D. The Contractor shall observe all traffic, parking, directional signs and regulations when using the cemetery roadways. Vehicles shall not be driven off the paved roadways onto non-paved areas without first securing permission from the COR. The Contractor shall ensure all motor vehicles used in this contract meet State inspection, safety, licensing, registration, and insurance requirements.

E. Coordinate with staff when performing work that may or will interrupt power. Instruct staff to “save their work” to minimize disruption.

F. If work is within earshot of a committal shelter, schedule work when shelter is unoccupied.

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EMERGENCY GENERATOR MAINTENANCE SERVICES

B.1 SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND SCHEDULE OF PRICES

Base Year: August 1, 2026 or Date of award through July 31, 2027

CLIN

No.

Description: Emergency

Generator Maintenance Services Quantity Unit Unit Cost Est. Total Cost

Routine maintenance for 50 KW

Generator Unit; Yearly

1 JB $ ________ $ ____________

Semi-Annual Load Test 50 KW

Generator Unit

1 JB $ ________ $ ____________

Total Estimated

Cost:

Option Year 1: August 1, 2027 through July 31, 2028

CLIN

No.

Description: Emergency

Generator Maintenance Services Quantity Unit Unit Cost Est. Total Cost

10001 Routine maintenance for 50 KW

Generator Unit; Yearly

1 JB $ ________ $ ____________

10002 Semi-Annual Load Test 50 KW

Generator Unit

1 JB $ ________ $ ____________

Total Estimated

Cost:

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Option Year 2: August 1, 2028 through July 31, 2029

CLIN

No.

Description: Emergency

Generator Maintenance Services Quantity Unit Unit Cost Est. Total Cost

20001 Routine maintenance for 50 KW

Generator Unit; Yearly

1 JB $ ________ $ ____________

20002 Semi-Annual Load Test 50 KW

Generator Unit

1 JB $ ________ $ ____________

Total Estimated

Cost:

Option Year 3: August 1, 2029 through July 31, 2030

CLIN

No.

Description: Emergency

Generator Maintenance Services Quantity Unit Unit Cost Est. Total Cost

30001 Routine maintenance for 50 KW

Generator Unit; Yearly

1 JB $ ________ $ ____________

30002 Semi-Annual Load Test 50 KW

Generator Unit

1 JB $ ________ $ ____________

Total Estimated

Cost:

Option Year 4: August 1, 2030 through July 31, 2031

CLIN

No.

Description: Emergency

Generator Maintenance Services Quantity Unit Unit Cost Est. Total Cost

40001 Routine maintenance for 50 KW

Generator Unit; Yearly

1 JB $ ________ $ ____________

40002 Semi-Annual Load Test 50 KW

Generator Unit

1 JB $ ________ $ ____________

Total Estimated

Cost:

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Total Cost

Base Year – date of award thru 7/31/27: $_______________________

Option Year 1 – 8/1/27 – 7/31/28: $ ______________________

Option Year 2 – 8/1/28 – 7/31/29: $ ______________________

Option Year 3 - 8/1/29 – 7/31/30: $ ______________________

Option Year 4 - 8/1/30 – 7/31/31: $ ______________________

Grand Total (Base + all Option Years): $ ______________________

NOTE: Contract Line Items Numbers (CLINs) and Associated Price.

Offerors shall enter unit cost and total amounts for each CLIN as indicated in the schedule. In the event there is a difference between a unit price and the extended total amount, the unit price will be held to be the intended bid price and the total of the CLINs will be recomputed accordingly.

Offerors shall enter the Total Cost for each year in the “Summary Totals” where indicated.

Offeror shall calculate the Grand Total for all years and enter where indicated.

Offeror is to understand the quantities stated in the attachments are estimates for pricing purposes only.

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Source Selection Plan / Evaluation Factors

Louisiana National Cemetery –

Backup (Emergency) Generator Annual Inspection

I. BACKGROUND

A. Purpose. The purpose of this Source Selection Plan is to set forth the process by which the NCA

Contracting Office will evaluate offers received in response to the solicitation for Emergency

Generator Annual Servicing at Louisiana National Cemetery.

B. Source selection approach. This plan covers the approach for soliciting and evaluating offers, provides the source selection organizational structure, and designates persons who will perform the evaluation.

II. BASIS OF AWARD: This procurement is being conducted pursuant to FAR Part 12 procedures.

The Government intends to award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror who offers the lowest price, whose quoted price is found to be reasonable, and whose quote is found to be technically acceptable when considering the non-price evaluation factors described below. Offerors who fail to meet any technical acceptability evaluation factors below will not be eligible to receive contract award.

III. EVALUTION FACTORS

1) Factor 1: Technical Approach and Understanding of the Work: Proposal shall be evaluated in accordance with the criteria contained in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and on how well the technical approach meets the Government requirements. The proposal shall be more than restating the PWS. Technical approaches will be evaluated for the following:

a) Contractor-provided statements and/or literature that clearly explain their experience, approach and/or abilities to perform the tasks described in the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

b) Contractor must demonstrate a minimum of three (3) years’ experience performing emergency generator inspection/servicing/repair services.

2) Factor 2: Past Performances: Past performance shall be evaluated based on the Contractor’s technical qualifications on projects within the last 5 years that are comparable in complexity and scope. Past Performance information shall be obtained by the following methods.

a) The Contracting Officer’s knowledge of previous experience with the service is being acquired.

b) Contractor’s past performance descriptions of a minimum of 3 recent (within the last 5 years) projects of similar size and scope

c) The Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) at https://www.cpars.gov

d) Any other reasonable basis.

3) Factor 3: Price: Proposed price will be evaluated for LPTA and completeness/accuracy in the provided CLIN structure.

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Section 2 - Contract Clauses

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):

www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far (FAR) www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/index.asp (VAAR) [Insert one or more Internet addresses]

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Deliveries or Performance

Line Number/ Delivery Number

Delivery Quantity FOB Point Address

0001/1 1.000000 LOUISIANA NATIONAL CEMETERY (870)

DEPT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (870)

LOUISIANA NATIONAL CEMETERY

303 WESY MOUNT PLEASENT RD

ZACHARY, LA 70791

Line Number/ Delivery Number

Delivery Quantity FOB Point Address

0002/1 1.000000 LOUISIANA NATIONAL CEMETERY (870)

DEPT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (870)

LOUISIANA NATIONAL CEMETERY

303 WESY MOUNT PLEASENT RD

ZACHARY, LA 70791

Line Number/ Delivery Number

Delivery Quantity FOB Point Address

10001/1 1.000000 LOUISIANA NATIONAL CEMETERY (870)

DEPT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (870)

LOUISIANA NATIONAL CEMETERY

303 WESY MOUNT PLEASENT RD

ZACHARY, LA 70791

Line Number/ Delivery Number

Delivery Quantity FOB Point Address

10002/1 1.000000 LOUISIANA NATIONAL CEMETERY (870)

DEPT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (870)

LOUISIANA NATIONAL CEMETERY

303 WESY MOUNT PLEASENT RD

ZACHARY, LA 70791

Line Number/ Delivery Number

Delivery Quantity FOB Point Address

20001/1 1.000000 LOUISIANA NATIONAL CEMETERY (870)

DEPT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (870)

LOUISIANA NATIONAL CEMETERY

303 WESY MOUNT PLEASENT RD

ZACHARY, LA 70791

Line Number/ Delivery Number

Delivery Quantity FOB Point Address

20002/1 1.000000 LOUISIANA NATIONAL CEMETERY (870)

DEPT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (870)

LOUISIANA NATIONAL CEMETERY

303 WESY MOUNT PLEASENT RD

ZACHARY, LA 70791

Line Number/ Delivery Number

Delivery Quantity FOB Point Address

30001/1 1.000000 LOUISIANA NATIONAL CEMETERY (870)

DEPT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (870)

LOUISIANA NATIONAL CEMETERY

303 WESY MOUNT PLEASENT RD

ZACHARY, LA 70791

Line Number/ Delivery Number

Delivery Quantity FOB Point Address

30002/1 1.000000 LOUISIANA NATIONAL CEMETERY (870)

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DEPT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (870)

LOUISIANA NATIONAL CEMETERY

303 WESY MOUNT PLEASENT RD

ZACHARY, LA 70791

Line Number/ Delivery Number

Delivery Quantity FOB Point Address

40001/1 1.000000 LOUISIANA NATIONAL CEMETERY (870)

DEPT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (870)

LOUISIANA NATIONAL CEMETERY

303 WESY MOUNT PLEASENT RD

ZACHARY, LA 70791

Line Number/ Delivery Number

Delivery Quantity FOB Point Address

40002/1 1.000000 LOUISIANA NATIONAL CEMETERY (870)

DEPT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (870)

LOUISIANA NATIONAL CEMETERY

303 WESY MOUNT PLEASENT RD

ZACHARY, LA 70791

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

ITEM START END

0001 08/01/2026 07/31/2027

0002 08/01/2026 07/31/2027

10001 08/01/2027 07/31/2028

10002 08/01/2027 07/31/2028

20001 08/01/2028 07/31/2029

20002 08/01/2028 07/31/2029

30001 08/01/2029 07/31/2030

30002 08/01/2029 07/31/2030

40001 08/01/2030 07/31/2031

40002 08/01/2030 07/31/2031

Clause Title Fill-ins

52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Jun 2020)

52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (Nov 2023)

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (Oct 2018)

52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors

Debarred, Suspended, Proposed for Debarment, or Voluntarily Excluded (Jan

2025)

52.209-9 Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters

(Oct 2018)

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Nov 2015)

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial

Services (Nov 2023)

52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Jan 2025)

52.219-9 Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Jan 2025)

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Clause Title Fill-ins

52.222-3 Convict Labor (June 2003)

52.222-40 Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act

(Dec 2010)

52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018)

52.222-43 Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price

Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (Aug 2018)

52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (Oct 2025)

52.222-90 Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors

52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies To Ban Text Messaging While Driving

(May 2024)

52.228-5 Insurance-Work on a Government Installation (Jan 1997)

52.229-3 Federal, State and Local Taxes (Feb 2013)

52.232-18 Availability of Funds (Apr 1984)

52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (Oct

2018)

52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Mar

2023)

52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004)

52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Oct 2025)

52.216-18 Ordering (Aug 2020)

(a) Any supplies and services to be furnished under this contract shall be ordered by issuance of delivery orders or task orders by the individuals or activities designated in the Schedule. Such orders may be issued from __________ through __________ [insert dates].

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

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

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

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

(3) If sent electronically, the Government either--

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

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

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

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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 60 days [insert the period of time within which the Contracting Officer may exercise the option].

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 60 days [insert the period of time within which the Contracting Officer may exercise the option]; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 60 days days [60 days unless a different number of days is inserted] 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 5 years and 6 months (months)(years).

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52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2020)

(a) Definition. "Small business concern," as used in this clause--

(1) Means a concern, including its affiliates, that is independently owned and operated, not dominant in the field of operation in which it is bidding on Government contracts, and qualified as a small business under the size standards in this solicitation.

(2) Affiliates, as used in paragraph (a)(1) of this clause, means business concerns, one of whom directly or indirectly controls or has the power to control the others, or a third party or parties control or have the power to control the others. In determining whether affiliation exists, consideration is given to all appropriate factors including common ownership, common management, and contractual relationships. SBA determines affiliation based on the factors set forth at 13 CFR 121.103.

(b) Applicability. This clause applies only to--

(1) Contracts that have been totally set aside for small business concerns; and

(2) Orders set aside for small business concerns under multiple-award contracts as described in 8.405-5 and 16.505(b)(2)(i)(F).

(c) General.

(1) Offers are solicited only from small business concerns. Offers received from concerns that are not small business concerns shall be considered nonresponsive and will be rejected.

(2) Any award resulting from this solicitation will be made to a small business concern.

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52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting (Oct 2022)

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

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

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

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

(c) Applicability. This clause applies only to--

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

(2) Part or parts of a multiple-award contract that have been set aside for any of the small business concerns identified in 19.000(a)(3);

(3) Contracts that have been awarded on a sole-source basis in accordance with subparts 19.8, 19.13, 19.14, and 19.15;

(4) Orders expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold and that are--

(i) Set aside for small business concerns under multiple-award contracts, as described in 8.405-5 and 16.505(b)(2)(i)(F); or

(ii) Issued directly to small business concerns under multiple-award contracts as described in 19.504(c)(1)(ii);

(5) Orders, regardless of dollar value, that are--

(i) Set aside in accordance with subparts 19.8, 19.13, 19.14, or 19.15 under multiple-award contracts, as described in 8.405-5 and 16.505(b)(2)(i)(F); or

(ii) Issued directly to concerns that qualify for the programs described in subparts 19.8, 19.13, 19.14, or 19.15 under multiple-award contracts, as described in 19.504(c)(1)(ii); and

(6) Contracts using the HUBZone price evaluation preference to award to a HUBZone small business concern unless the concern waived the evaluation preference.

(d) Independent contractors. An independent contractor shall be considered a subcontractor.

(e) Limitations on subcontracting. By submission of an offer and execution of a contract, the Contractor agrees that in performance of a contract assigned a North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for--

(1) Services (except construction), it will not pay more than 50 percent of the amount paid by the Government for contract performance to subcontractors that are not similarly situated entities. Any work that a similarly situated entity further subcontracts will count towards the prime contractor's 50 percent subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. When a contract includes both services and supplies, the 50 percent limitation shall apply only to the service portion of the contract;

(2) Supplies (other than procurement from a nonmanufacturer of such supplies), it will not pay more than 50 percent of the amount paid by the Government for contract performance, excluding the cost of materials, to subcontractors that are not similarly situated entities. Any work that a similarly situated entity further subcontracts will count towards the prime contractor's 50 percent subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. When a contract includes both supplies and services, the 50 percent limitation shall apply only to the supply portion of the contract;

(3) General construction, it will not pay more than 85 percent of the amount paid by the Government for contract performance, excluding the cost of materials, to subcontractors that are not similarly situated entities. Any work that a similarly situated entity further subcontracts will count towards the prime contractor's 85 percent subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded; or

(4) Construction by special trade contractors, it will not pay more than 75 percent of the amount paid by the Government for contract performance, excluding the cost of materials, to subcontractors that are not similarly situated entities. Any work that a similarly situated entity further subcontracts will count towards the prime contractor's 75 percent subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded.

(f) The Contractor shall comply with the limitations on subcontracting as follows:

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(1) For contracts, in accordance with paragraphs (c)(1), (2), (3) and (6) of this clause--

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

__ By the end of the base term of the contract and then by the end of each subsequent option period; or

X By the end of the performance period for each order issued under the contract.

(2) For orders, in accordance with paragraphs (c)(4) and (5) of this clause, by the end of the performance period for the order.

(g) A joint venture agrees that, in the performance of the contract, the applicable percentage specified in paragraph (e) of this clause will be performed by the aggregate of the joint venture participants.

(1) In a joint venture comprised of a small business protégé and its mentor approved by the Small Business Administration, the small business protégé shall perform at least 40 percent of the work performed by the joint venture. Work performed by the small business protégé in the joint venture must be more than administrative functions.

(2) In an 8(a) joint venture, the 8(a) participant(s) shall perform at least 40 percent of the work performed by the joint venture. Work performed by the 8(a) participants in the joint venture must be more than administrative functions.

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52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014)

In compliance with the Service Contract Labor Standards statute and the regulations of the Secretary of Labor (29 CFR part 4), this clause identifies the classes of service employees expected to be employed under the contract and states the wages and fringe benefits payable to each if they were employed by the contracting agency subject to the provisions of 5 U.S.C.5341 or 5 332.

This Statement is for Information Only: It is not a Wage Determination Employee Class Monetary Wage-Fringe Benefits

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52.232-19 Availability of Funds for the Next Fiscal Year (Apr 1984)

Funds are not presently available for performance under this contract beyond current fiscal year. The Government's obligation for performance of this contract beyond that date is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made. No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise for performance under this contract beyond current fiscal year, until funds are made available to the Contracting Officer for performance and until the Contractor receives notice of availability, to be confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer.

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852.201-70 CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (DEC 2022)

The Contracting Officer reserves the right to designate representatives to act for him/her in furnishing technical guidance and advice or generally monitor the work to be performed under this contract. Such designation will be in writing and will define the scope and limitation of the designee’s authority. A copy of the designation letter shall be furnished to the Contractor.

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852.219-70 VA SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTING PLAN MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (NOV 2022)

(a) This clause does not apply to small business concerns.

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(b) If the offeror is required to submit an individual subcontracting plan, the minimum goals for award of subcontracts to VA verified service-disabled veteran-owned small business and veteran-owned small business SDVOSB/VOSB shall be at least commensurate with the Department's annual SDVOSB/VOSB subcontracting goals.

(c) For a commercial plan, the minimum goals for award of subcontracts to SDVOSB/VOSB shall be at least commensurate with the Department's annual service-disabled veteran-owned small business and veteran-owned small business subcontracting goals for the total value of projected subcontracts to support the sales for the commercial plan.

(d) To be credited toward goal achievements, SDVOSB/VOSBs must be verified as eligible in the VA’s Vendor Information Pages (VIP) database at https://www.vetbiz.va.gov/vip/. A contractor may reasonably rely on a subcontractor’s status as shown in the VIP database as of the date of subcontract award, provided the contractor retains records of the results of the VIP database query.

(e) The Contractor shall annually submit a listing of SDVOSB/VOSB (for which credit toward goal achievement is to be applied) for review by personnel in the Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization. Use VA Form 0896A, Report of Subcontracts to Small and Veteran-Owned Business.

(f) Pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127(g), any business concern that is determined by VA to have willfully and intentionally misrepresented a company’s SDVOSB/VOSB status is subject to debarment for a period of not less than five years. This includes the debarment of all principals in the business.

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852.219-73 VA NOTICE OF TOTAL SET-ASIDE FOR VERIFIED SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL

BUSINESSES (NOV 2022)

(a) Definition. For the Department of Veterans Affairs, “Service-disabled Veteran-owned small business concern or SDVOSB”:

(1) Means a small business concern-

(i) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned by one or more service-disabled Veterans or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more service-disabled Veterans or eligible surviving spouses (see VAAR 802.101, Surviving Spouse definition);

(ii) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more service-disabled Veterans (or eligible surviving spouses) or, in the case of a service-disabled Veteran with permanent and severe disability, the spouse or permanent caregiver of such Veteran;

(iii) The business meets Federal small business size standards for the applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code identified in the solicitation document;

(iv) The business has been verified for ownership and control pursuant to 38 CFR part 74 and is listed in VA’s Vendor Information Pages (VIP) database at https://www.vetbiz.va.gov/vip/; and

(v) The business will comply with VAAR subpart 819.70 and Small Business Administration (SBA) regulations regarding small business size and government contracting programs at 13 CFR parts 121 and 125, provided that any reference therein to a service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern or SDVO SBC, is to be construed to apply to a VA verified and VIP-listed SDVOSB, unless otherwise stated in this clause.

(2) The term “Service-disabled Veteran” means a Veteran, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(2), with a disability that is service-connected, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(16).

(3) The term “small business concern” has the meaning given that term under section 3 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632).

(4) The term “small business concern owned and controlled by Veterans with service-connected disabilities” has the meaning given the term “small business concern owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans” under section 3(q)(2) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632(q)(2)), except that for a VA contract the firm must be listed in the VIP database (see paragraph (a)(1)(iv) of this clause).

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(b) General. (1) Offers are solicited only from VIP-listed SDVOSBs. Offers received from entities that are not VIP-listed SDVOSBs at the time of offer shall not be considered.

(2) Any award resulting from this solicitation shall be made to a VIP-listed SDVOSB who is eligible at the time of submission of offer(s) and at the time of award.

(3) The requirements in this clause apply to any contract, order or subcontract where the firm receives a benefit or preference from its designation as an SDVOSB, including set-asides, sole source awards, and evaluation preferences.

(c) Representation. Pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127(e), only VIP-listed SDVOSBs are considered eligible to receive award of a resulting contract. By submitting an offer, the prospective contractor represents that it is an eligible SDVOSB as defined in this clause, 38 CFR part 74, and VAAR subpart 819.70.

(d) Agreement. When awarded a contract action, including orders under multiple-award contracts, an SDVOSB agrees that in the performance of the contract, the SDVOSB shall comply with requirements in VAAR subpart 819.70 and SBA regulations on small business size and government contracting programs at 13 CFR part 121 and part 125, including the non-manufacturer rule and limitations on subcontracting requirements in 13 CFR 121.406(b) and 13 CFR 125.6. Unless otherwise stated in this clause, a requirement in 13 CFR parts 121 and 125 that applies to an SDVO SBC, is to be construed to also apply to a VIP-listed SDVOSB.

For the purpose of limitations on subcontracting, only VIP-listed SDVOSBs (including independent contractors) shall be considered eligible and/or “similarly situated” (i.e., a firm that has the same small business program status as the prime contractor). An otherwise eligible firm further agrees to comply with the required certification requirements in this solicitation (see 852.219-75 or 852.219-76 as applicable). These requirements are summarized as follows:

(1) Services. In the case of a contract for services (except construction), the SDVOSB prime contractor will not pay more than 50% of the amount paid by the government to the prime for contract performance to firms that are not VIP-listed SDVOSBs (excluding direct costs to the extent they are not the principal purpose of the acquisition and the SDVOSB/VOSB does not provide the service, such as airline travel, cloud computing services, or mass media purchases). When a contract includes both services and supplies, the 50 percent limitation shall apply only to the service portion of the contract.

(2) Supplies/products. (i) In the case of a contract for supplies or products (other than from a non-manufacturer of such supplies), the SDVOSB prime contractor will not pay more than 50% of the amount paid by the government to the prime for contract performance, excluding the cost…