47QTCA18D0081 36C10B24F0129 Final AWARDED.pdf

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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

47QTCA18D0081

36C10B24F0129

AWARDED:

EFFECTIVE:

See Block 31c 36C10B24Q0279

Lauren Lee - Contract Specialist 848-377-5254

Department of Veterans Affairs Technology Acquisition Center

23 Christopher Way Eatontown NJ 07724

X

541519

N/A

See Delivery Schedule

Executive Information Systems, LLC 6901 Rockledge Drive, Ste 600 Bethesda, MD 20817

Financial Services Center PO Box 149971 Austin TX 78714-8971

See CONTINUATION Page

Title: Brand Name SAS Software License Maintenance Support (CSP West Haven)

Type of Contract: Firm-Fixed Price Delivery Order

POCs:

Contracting Officer: Stefanie Applegate, Stefanie.Applegate@va.gov

Contract Specialist: Lauren Lee, Lauren.Lee@va.gov

See Section B- CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

$286,018.25 See CONTINUATION Page

VACO-2024—0167ADD-S1905700-S1905700—LASENTPRS-OIT00462—IT027-233102----204200001-

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Stefanie Applegate Contracting Officer

WDelanoy Typewritten Text William Delanoy, Account Manager 5/30/2024

47QTCA18D0081 36C10B24F0129

Table of Contents

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

B.2 GOVERNING LAW CLAUSE:

B.4 PRICE SCHEDULE

B.5 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

C.1 FSS ORDER INTRODUCTORY LANGUAGE

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

C.3 VAAR 852.239-70 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS FOR INFORMATION

TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES (FEB 2023)

C.4 52.204-27 PROHIBITION ON A BYTEDANCE COVERED APPLICATION (JUN

2023)

C.5 52.204-28 FEDERAL ACQUISITION SUPPLY CHAIN SECURITY ACT ORDERS—

FEDERAL SUPPLY SCHEDULES, GOVERNMENTWIDE ACQUISITION CONTRACTS,

AND MULTI-AGENCY CONTRACTS (DEC 2023)

C.6 52.204-30 FEDERAL ACQUISITION SUPPLY CHAIN SECURITY ACT ORDERS—

PROHIBITION (DEC 2023)

C.7 52.217-7 OPTION FOR INCREASED QUANTITY—SEPARATELY PRICED LINE

ITEM (MAR 1989)

C.8 VAAR 852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS (NOV

2018)

C.9 VAAR 852.239-76 INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

ACCESSIBILITY (FEB 2023)

C.10 VAAR 852.242-71 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER (OCT 2020) ..41

C.11 VAAR 852.247-72 MARKING DELIVERABLES (OCT 2018)

SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS

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:

Executive Information Systems, LLC 6901 Rockledge Drive, Ste 600 Bethesda, MD 20817

b. GOVERNMENT:

Contracting Officer 36C10B Department of Veterans Affairs Technology Acquisition Center

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

[X] 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System For Award Management, or

[] 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party

3. INVOICES: Invoices shall be submitted in arrears:

a. Quarterly []

b. Semi-Annually []

c. Other [X] Payment shall be made in accordance with Section B.4 Price Schedule and B.5 Product Description.

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.

5. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is transitioning to a new financial and acquisition management system, the Integrated Financial and Acquisition Management System (iFAMS).

Vendors must submit invoices against iFAMS funding separately through Tungsten (Veterans Affairs | Tungsten Network (tungsten-network.com), the VA’s vendor invoice submission portal. Invoices must reference:

1. The Obligation Number: 47QTCA18D0081 36C10B24F0129;

2. The Contract Line-Item Number (CLIN) and/or Sub-line Item Number (SLIN) being invoiced: 0001 - 0012.

Additionally, invoices should reference the following to help facilitate certification:

1. The IPR number: F36C689-24-0000001;

2. The iFAMS Line Number: Will be identified in the Award Distribution.

General invoice inquiries can be made to the VA Financial Service Center (FSC) through the following methods:

a. Tungsten e-Invoice Setup Information: 1-877-489-6135

b. Tungsten e-Invoice email: VA.Registration@Tungsten-Network.com https://www.tungsten-network.com/customer-campaigns/veteransaffairs/ https://www.tungsten-network.com/customer-campaigns/veteransaffairs/ mailto:VA.Registration@Tungsten-Network.com

c. FSC e-Invoice Contact Information: 1-877-353-9791

d. FSC e-invoice email: vafsccshd@va.gov

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

AMENDMENT NO DATE

B.2 GOVERNING LAW CLAUSE:

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, as permitted by FAR 12.212. 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. The Contractor shall deliver to the Government all data first produced under this Contract/Order with unlimited rights as defined by FAR 52.227-14. Claims of patent or copyright infringement brought against the Government as a party shall be defended by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) in accordance with 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 modification (Standard Form 30) and shall only be made by a warranted Contracting Officer. Nothing in this Contract/Order or any commercial license agreement shall be construed as a waiver of sovereign immunity. No data will be first produced under this Contract. The contractor will not have access to VA Information.

SOFTWARE LICENSE, MAINTENANCE AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT (AS AMENDED):

(1) Definitions.

(a) Licensee. The term “licensee” shall mean the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (“VA”) and is synonymous with “Government.”

(b) Licensor. The term “licensor” shall mean the contractor having the necessary license or ownership rights to deliver license, software maintenance and support of the computer software being acquired. The term “contractor” is the party identified in Block 17a on the SF1449. If the contractor is a reseller and not the Licensor, the contractor remains responsible for performance under this order.

(c) Software. The term “software” shall mean the licensed computer software product(s) cited in the Schedule of Supplies/Services.

(d) Maintenance. The term “maintenance” is maintaining the operability of the software by enhancing and optimizing the software, as well as remedying defects. It shall include all available hot fixes as determined by SAS’ Technical Support, as determined necessary by SAS Technical Support, releases, updates, versions and upgrades, as further defined below.

(e) Technical Support. The term “technical support” refers to the range of services providing assistance for the software via the telephone, email, a website or otherwise.

(f) Hot fix. The term “hot fix” is defined in SAS’ Technical Support policies, as either a quick fix for an immediate problem or an essential fix for a commonly recurring problem.

To request a hot fix for a specific issue Customer shall open a track with SAS Technical Support. SAS Technical Support cannot guarantee a release date for a hot fix.

(g) Release or Update. The term “release” or “update” are terms that refer to a revision of software that may contain defect corrections, minor enhancements or improvements of the software’s functionality. This is usually designated by a change in the number to the right of the decimal point (e.g., from Version 5.3 to 5.4). (g) Version or Upgrade. The term “version” or “upgrade” are terms that refer to the current a revision of software that contains new or improved functionality. This is usually designated by a change in the number to the left of the decimal point (e.g., from Version 5.4 to 6).

(2) Software License

(a) Unless otherwise stated in the Schedule of Supplies/Services, the Performance Work Statement or Product Description, the software license provided to the Government is a perpetual, nonexclusive license to use the software

(b) The Government may use the software in a networked environment.

(c) Any dispute regarding the license grant or usage limitations shall be resolved in accordance with the Disputes Clause incorporated in FAR 52.212-4(d).

(d) All limitations of software usage are expressly stated in the Schedule of Supplies/Services and the Performance Work Statement/Product Description.

(3) Software Maintenance and Technical Support

(a) If the Government desires to continue software maintenance and support beyond the period of performance identified in this contract or order, the Government will issue a separate contract or order for maintenance and support. Conversely, if a contract or order for continuing software maintenance and technical support is not received the contractor is neither authorized nor permitted to renew any of the previously furnished services.

(b) The contractor shall provide software support services, which includes periodic updates, enhancements and corrections to the software, and reasonable technical support, all of which are customarily provided by the contractor to its commercial customers so as to cause the software to perform according to its user documentation.

(c) Any telephone support provided by contractor shall be at no additional cost.

(d) The contractor shall provide all maintenance services in a timely manner in accordance with the contractor’s customary practice. or as defined in the Performance Work Statement/Product Description. However, prolonged delay in resolving software problems will be noted in the Government’s various past performance records on the contractor (e.g., www.ppirs.gov).

(e) If the Government allows the maintenance and support to lapse and subsequently wishes to reinstate it, any reinstatement fee charged shall not exceed the amounts that would have been charged if the Government had not allowed the subscription to lapse

(4) Disabling Software Code. The Government requires delivery of computer software that does not contain any code that will, upon the occurrence or the nonoccurrence of any event, disable the software. Such code includes but is not limited to a computer virus, restrictive key, node lock, time-out or other function, whether implemented by electronic, mechanical, or other means, which limits or hinders the use or access to any computer software based on residency on a specific hardware configuration, frequency of duration of use, or other limiting criteria. Other than the Product Authorization Code, which enables the software to operate for its designated term, the software does not contain a disabling code. If any such disabling code is present, the contractor agrees to indemnify the Government for all damages suffered as a result of a disabling caused by such code, and the contractor agrees to remove such code upon the Government’s request at no extra cost to the Government. Inability of the contractor to remove the disabling software code will be considered an inexcusable delay and a material breach of contract, and the Government may exercise its right to terminate for cause. In addition, the Government is permitted to remove the code as it deems appropriate and charge the Contractor for consideration for the time and effort expended in removing the code

(5) Manuals and Publications. Upon Government request, the contractor shall furnish the most current version of the user manual and publications for all products/services provided under this contract or order at no cost.

B.4 PRICE SCHEDULE

Inspection: Destination Acceptance: Destination Free on Board (FOB): Destination

Deliver to: AAClincense.va.gov & Gregory.Higgins@va.gov

Mark For: Gregory Higgins

Base Period Period of Performance (PoP): May 30, 2024 – April 29, 2025 mailto:Gregory.Higgins@va.gov

Line Item

OEM Part # Description Qty Unit Unit Price Total Price

0001 SAS-

BASESAS-

25PCM

Base SAS for 25 Users, Windows 64- Bit. Maintenance for site 50030. Period of Performance of 5/30/24 – 4/29/25.

PSC: 7A21

1 Lot $13,606.00 $13,606.00

0002 SAS-

BASESAS-

26PCM

Base SAS for each add'l user over 25, Windows 64-Bit.

Maintenance for site 50030. Period of Performance of 5/30/24 – 4/29/25.

(Qty. 30 = 30 add'l users)

PSC: 7A21

30 Each $109.00 $3,270.00

0003 SAS-

ANLADD-

25PCM

SAS/STAT for 25 users, Windows 64- Bit. Maintenance for site 50030. Period of Performance of 5/30/24 – 4/29/25.

PSC: 7A21

1 Lot $4,070.00 $4,070.00

0004 SAS-

ANLADD-

2PCM

SAS/ETS for 2 users, Windows 64-Bit.

Maintenance for site 50030, Period of Performance 5/30/24

– 4/29/25 *(POP is 2

YEARS DUE TO

REINSTATEMENT

OF PRODUCT-

beginning 2023)

PSC: 7A21

1 Lot $3,280.00 $3,280.00

0005 SAS-

ADDON-

6PCM

SAS/Access to PCFF, SAS/Access to ODBC for 6 users, Windows 64-Bit, Maintenance for site 50030. Period of Performance of 5/30/24 – 4/29/25.

(QTY 2 = 2 products)

PSC: 7A21

2 Lot $2,211.00 $4,422.00

0006 SAS-

ANLADD-

3PCM

SAS/IML for 3 users, Windows 64-Bit.

Maintenance for site 50030. Period of Performance of 5/30/24 – 4/29/25.

PSC: 7A21

1 Lot $2,195.00 $2,195.00

0007 SAS-

ADDON-

3PCM

SAS/GRAPH for 3 users, Windows 64- Bit. Maintenance for site 50030. Period of Performance of 5/30/24 – 4/29/25.

PSC: 7A21

1 Lot $2,018.00 $2,018.00

0008 SAS-VRT-

LXWN64-

OFFANLYT-

6M

SAS/Office Analytics for HP ProLiant D380 Gen9 Server with 6 Total Processor Cores. Linux 64 Bit.

Maintenance for site 947795. Period of Performance of 5/30/24 – 4/29/25.

PSC: 7A21

1 Lot $20,745.00 $20,745.00

0009 SAS-

CORES-

ACCESS-6M

SAS/Access to Interface to Microsoft SQL Server for a HP ProLiant D380 Gen9 Server with 6 Total Processor Cores.

Linux 64 Bit OS.

Maintenance for site 947795. Period of Performance 5/30/24

– 4/29/25.

PSC: 7A21

1 Lot $5,179.00 $5,179.00

0010 SAS-

ANLADD-

6PC

SAS/IML for 6 users, Windows 64-Bit.

Upgrade from 3 to 6 users on site 50030.

PSC: 7A21

1 Lot $1,589.00 $1,589.00

0011 SAS-

ADDON-6PC

SAS/Graph for 6 users, Windows 64- Bit. Upgrade from 3 to 6 users on site 50030.

1 Lot $1,304.00 $1,304.00

0012 EXP-GSA SAS Expert Consultant to be provided on a Time and Materials basis

PSC: 7A21

55 Hours $331.55 $18,235.25

Total Base Period

$79,913.25

Option Year 1 Period of Performance (PoP): April 30, 2025 – April 29, 2026

Item No. OEM Part # Description Qty Unit Unit Price Total Price

1001 SAS-

BASESAS-

25PCM

Base SAS for 25 Users, Windows 64-Bit.

Maintenance for site 50030.

Period of Performance of 4/30/25 – 4/29/26.

PSC: 7A21

1 Lot $14,083.00 $14,083.00

1002 SAS-

BASESAS-

26PCM

Base SAS for each add'l user over 25, Windows 64-Bit.

Maintenance for site 50030. Period of Performance 4/30/25 – 4/29/26. (Qty. 30 = 30 add'l users)

PSC: 7A21

30 Each $113.00 $3,390.00

1003 SAS-

ANLADD-

25PCM

SAS/STAT for 25 users, Windows 64-Bit.

Maintenance for site 50030.

Period of Performance of 4/30/25 – 4/29/26.

1 Lot $4,212.00 $4,212.00

1004 SAS-

ANLADD-

2PCM

SAS/ETS for 2 users, Windows 64-Bit Maintenance for site 50030, Period of Performance 4/30/25 – 4/29/26.

PSC: 7A21

1 Lot $1,697.00 $1,697.00

1005 SAS-

ADDON-

6PCM

SAS/Access to

PCFF,

SAS/Access to

ODBC

for 6 users, Windows 64-Bit, Maintenance for site 50030.

Period of Performance of 4/30/25 –

4/29/26. (QTY 2

= 2 products)

PSC: 7A21

2 Lot $2,289.00 $4,578.00

1006 SAS-

ANLADD-

6PCM

SAS/IML for 6 users, Windows 64-Bit.

Maintenance for site 50030.

Period of Performance of 4/30/25 – 4/29/26.

PSC: 7A21

1 Lot $2,636.00 $2,636.00

1007 SAS-

ADDON-

6PCM

SAS/GRAPH for 6 users, Windows 64-Bit.

Maintenance for site 50030.

Period of Performance of 4/30/25 – 4/29/26.

PSC: 7A21

1 Lot $2,289.00 $2,289.00

1008 SAS-

ADDON-

25PC

SAS/Access to Microsoft SQL for 25 Users, Windows 64-bit, addon to site

1 Lot $15,101.00 $15,101.00

50030

OPTIONAL

PSC: 7A21

1009 SAS-

ADDON-26C

SAS/Access to Microsoft SQL for each add'l user over 25, Windows 64- Bit, addon to site 50030 (Qty 30 = 30 additional users)

OPTIONAL

PSC: 7A21

30 Each $174.00 $5,220.00

1010 SAS-VRT-

LXWN64-

OFFANLYT-

6M

SAS/Office Analytics for HP ProLiant D380 Gen9 Server with 6 Total Processor Cores. Linux 64 Bit. Maintenance for site #947795.

Period of Performance of 4/30/25 – 4/29/26.

PSC: 7A21

1 Lot $21,472.00 $21,472.00

1011 SAS-

CORES-

ACCESS-6M

SAS/Access to Interface to Microsoft SQL Server for a HP ProLiant D380 Gen9 Server with 6 Total Processor Cores. Linux 64 Bit OS.

Maintenance for site 947795.

Period of Performance 4/30/25 – 4/29/26.

PSC: 7A21

1 Lot $5,360.00 $5,360.00

1012 SAS-

CORES-

OTHER-6

SAS/IML for HP ProLiant D380 Gen9 Server with 6 Total

1 Lot $21,427.00 $21,427.00

Processor Cores. Linux 64 Bit. Addon to site 947795

OPTIONAL

PSC: 7A21

1013 SAS-

CORES-

OTHER-6

SAS/ETS for HP ProLiant D380 Gen9 Server with 6 Total Processor Cores. Linux 64 Bit. Addon to site 947795

OPTIONAL

PSC: 7A21

1 Lot $21,427.00 $21,427.00

1014 SAS-

ANLADD-

6PC

SAS/ETS

upgrade from 2 to 6 users, Windows 64-bit, site 50030, OPTIONAL

PSC: 7A21

1 Lot $4,030.00 $4,030.00

Total Option Year 1

$126,922.00

Option Year 2 Period of Performance (PoP): April 30, 2026 – April 29, 2027

Item No. OEM Part # Description Qty Unit Unit Price Total Price

2001 SAS-

BASESAS-

25PCM

Base SAS for 25 Users, Windows 64-Bit.

Maintenance for site 50030.

Period of Performance of 4/30/26 – 4/29/27.

PSC: 7A21

1 Lot $14,576.00 $14,576.00

2002 SAS-

BASESAS-

26PCM

Base SAS for each add'l user over 25, Windows 64-Bit.

Maintenance for site 50030. Period of Performance 4/30/26 –

30 Each $117.00 $3,510.00

4/29/27. (Qty. 30 = 30 add'l users)

PSC: 7A21

2003 SAS-

ANLADD-

25PCM

SAS/STAT for 25 users, Windows 64-Bit.

Maintenance for site 50030.

Period of Performance of 4/30/26 – 4/29/27.

PSC: 7A21

1 Lot $4,360.00 $4,360.00

2004 SAS-

ANLADD-

6PCM

SAS/ETS for 6 users, Windows 64-Bit Maintenance for site 50030, Period of Performance 4/30/26 – 4/29/27.

PSC: 7A21

1 Lot $2,729.00 $2,729.00

2005 SAS-

ADDON-

6PCM

SAS/Access to

PCFF,

SAS/Access to ODBC for 6 users, Windows 64-Bit, Maintenance for site 50030.

Period of Performance of 4/30/26 –

4/29/27. (QTY 2

= 2 products)

PSC: 7A21

2 Lot $2,369.00 $4,738.00

2006 SAS-

ANLADD-

6PCM

SAS/IML for 6 users, Windows 64-Bit.

Maintenance for site 50030.

Period of Performance of 4/30/26 – 4/29/27.

1 Lot $2,729.00 $2,729.00

2007 SAS-

ADDON-

6PCM

SAS/GRAPH for 6 users, Windows 64-Bit.

Maintenance for site 50030.

Period of Performance of 4/30/26 – 4/29/27.

PSC: 7A21

1 Lot $2,369.00 $2,676.00

2008 SAS-

ADDON-

25PC

SAS/Access to Microsoft SQL for 25 Users, Windows 64-bit, Maintenance for site 50030, Period of Performance 4/30/26 – 4/29/27 (assumes purchase of base product in Option Year 1)

PSC: 7A21

1 Lot $3,955.00 $3,955.00

2009 SAS-

ADDON-26C

SAS/Access to Microsoft SQL for each add'l user over 25, Windows 64- Bit, Maintenance for site 50030, Period of Performance 4/30/26 – 4/29/27 (Qty 30 = 30 additional users), Assumes purchase of base product in Option Year 1

PSC: 7A21

30 Each $45.00 $1,350.00

2010 SAS-VRT-

LXWN64-

OFFANLYT-

6M

SAS/Office Analytics for HP ProLiant D380 Gen9 Server with 6 Total Processor Cores. Linux 64

1 Lot $22,223.00 $22,230.00

Bit. Maintenance for site 947795.

Period of Performance of 4/30/26 – 4/29/27.

PSC: 7A21

2011 SAS-

CORES-

ACCESS-6M

SAS/Access to Interface to Microsoft SQL Server for a HP ProLiant D380 Gen9 Server with 6 Total Processor Cores. Linux 64 Bit OS.

Maintenance for site 947795.

Period of Performance 4/30/26 – 4/29/27.

PSC: 7A21

1 Lot $5,548.00 $5,548.00

2012 SAS-

CORES-

OTHER-6M

SAS/IML for HP ProLiant D380 Gen9 Server with 6 Total Processor Cores. Linux 64 Bit. Maintenance for site 947795, Period of Performance 4/30/26 – 4/29/27 (Assumes purchase of base product in Option Year 1)

PSC: 7A21

1 Lot $5,548.00 $5,548.00

2013 SAS-

CORES-

OTHER-6M

SAS/ETS for HP ProLiant D380 Gen9 Server with 6 Total Processor Cores. Linux 64 Bit. Maintenance for site 947795, Period of

1 Lot $5,548.00 $5,548.00

Performance 4/30/26 – 4/29/27 (Assumes purchase of base product in Option Year 1)

PSC: 7A21

Total Option Year 2

$79,183.00

Grand Total (Base + Option Years) $286,018.25

B.5 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

1.0 PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of Information and Technology (OI&T), Cooperative Studies Program (CSP) has a requirement for a maintenance renewal of SAS® 9.4 software (SAS). CSP needs to be updated using the current SAS release to stay current with SAS improvements. The software shall assist in providing continued statistical analysis of research data necessary to conduct multi-search research studies and ensure studies being conducted by the CSP Coordinating Center will proceed as planned.

Expert consultation is required (CLIN 0012) which will include remote consultation during deployment and configuration of the SAS software in the individual site environment. This includes providing technical expertise tailored to the technical issues related to deployment and configuration of the SAS environment. The consultant will be required to assist the Government during the deployment of SAS on a new operating system during the base year of performance.

The specific tasks that will be performed with the assistance of the expert consultant will be dependent upon issues encountered during deployment and configuration. The consultant will be providing expertise in SAS server migration, Kerberos/Centrify authentication, and verification of the ability of users to access the SAS environment using Integrated Windows Authentication for SAS Enterprise Guide. Other tasks may include, but not limited to, assisting with user administration, system logging, system configuration, and product-specific configuration and/or hot fix deployment post-deployment.

Annual maintenance is required for site number 947795, for a 64-bit rack-mounted Linux server with up to 6 processor cores, with the following products, SAS®/Office Analytics*, SAS/FSP® (Full Screen Product) , SAS/AF® (Application Facility), SAS/CONNECT®, and SAS/ACCESS® Interface to Microsoft SQL (Structured QueryLanguage) server.

*SAS/Office Analytics a suite of integrated SAS products (previously licensed separately) which will provide significant upgrades related to efficiencies/capabilities and cost savings. The suite includes all of the above in addition to the following: SAS® Web Parts for SharePoint, SAS/STAT®, SAS® Integration Technologies, SAS/GRAPH®, SAS® Enterprise Guide, SAS/BASE®, SAS/ACCESS®, SAS® Add-In for Microsoft Office, SAS® Environment Manager, and SAS® Management Console.

Annual maintenance is required for site number 50030 for Microsoft Windows desktops. The maintenance renewal will enable VA Cooperative Studies Program Coordinating Centers

(CSPCCs) located at Hines, IL; Palo Alto, CA; Perry Point, MD, and West Haven, CT to continue to utilize the SAS brand maintenance statistical computational and analytical toolset.

This allows the CSPCCs to analyze large research databases on complex VA research multi-site clinical trials to inform and enable improved outcomes for Veterans through better methodology and improved efficiency and effectiveness of VA operations.

The software maintenance shall include technical support, on-line self-help, and software patches and updates. The period of performance will be May 30, 2024 – April 29, 2025, with two

(2) additional option years.

Base Period Item No.

OEM Part # Description Qty Unit

1 SAS-BASESAS-25PCM Base SAS for 25 Users, Windows 64-Bit.

Maintenance for site 50030. Period of Performance: See B4 Price Schedule

1 Lot

2 SAS-BASESAS-26PCM Base SAS for each add'l user over 25, Windows 64-Bit. Maintenance for site 50030. Period of Performance: See B4 Price Schedule. (Qty. 30 = 30 add'l users)

30 Each

3 SAS-ANLADD-25PCM SAS/STAT for 25 users, Windows 64-Bit.

Maintenance for site 50030. Period of Performance: See B4 Price Schedule.

1 Lot

4 SAS-ANLADD-2PCM SAS/ETS for 2 users, Windows 64-Bit.

Maintenance for site 50030, Period of Performance: See B4 Price Schedule *(POP is

2 YEARS DUE TO

REINSTATEMENT OF

PRODUCT-beginning 2023)

1 Lot

5 SAS-ADDON-6PCM SAS/Access to PCFF, SAS/Access to ODBC for 6 users, Windows 64-Bit, Maintenance for site 50030. Period of Performance: See B4 Price Schedule. (QTY 2 = 2 products)

2 Lot

6 SAS-ANLADD-3PCM SAS/IML for 3 users, Windows 64-Bit.

Maintenance for site 50030. Period of Performance: See B4 Price Schedule.

1 Lot

7 SAS-ADDON-3PCM SAS/GRAPH for 3 users, Windows 64-Bit.

Maintenance for site 50030. Period of Performance: See B4 Price Schedule.

1 Lot

8 SAS-VRT-LXWN64-

OFFANLYT-6M

SAS/Office Analytics for HP ProLiant D380 Gen9 Server with 6 Total Processor Cores. Linux 64 Bit. Maintenance for site 947795. Period of Performance: See B4 Price Schedule.

1 Lot

9 SAS-CORES-ACCESS-6M SAS/Access to Interface to Microsoft SQL Server for a HP ProLiant D380 Gen9 Server with 6 Total Processor Cores.

Linux 64 Bit OS.

Maintenance for site 947795. Period of Performance: See B4 Price Schedule.

1 Lot

10 SAS-ANLADD-6PC SAS/IML for 6 users, Windows 64-Bit.

Upgrade from 3 to 6 users on site 50030.

1 Lot

11 SAS-ADDON-6PC SAS/Graph for 6 users, Windows 64-Bit.

Upgrade from 3 to 6 users on site 50030.

1 Lot

12 EXP-GSA SAS Expert Consultant to be provided on a Time and Materials basis

55 Hours

Option Year 1

No.

OEM Part # Description Qty Unit

13 SAS-BASESAS-25PCM Base SAS for 25 Users, Windows 64-Bit.

Maintenance for site

1 Lot

50030. Period of Performance: See B4 Price Schedule.

14 SAS-BASESAS-26PCM Base SAS for each add'l user over 25, Windows 64-Bit.

Maintenance for site 50030. Period of Performance: See B4 Price Schedule. (Qty. 30 = 30 add'l users)

30 Each

15 SAS-ANLADD-25PCM SAS/STAT for 25 users, Windows 64-Bit.

Maintenance for site 50030. Period of Performance: See B4 Price Schedule.

1 Lot

16 SAS-ANLADD-2PCM SAS/ETS for 2 users, Windows 64-Bit Maintenance for site 50030, Period of Performance: See B4 Price Schedule.

1 Lot

17 SAS-ADDON-6PCM SAS/Access to PCFF, SAS/Access to ODBC for 6 users, Windows 64-Bit, Maintenance for site 50030. Period of Performance: See B4 Price Schedule. (QTY 2 = 2 products)

2 Lot

18 SAS-ANLADD-6PCM SAS/IML for 6 users, Windows 64-Bit.

Maintenance for site 50030. Period of Performance: See B4 Price Schedule.

1 Lot

19 SAS-ADDON-6PCM SAS/GRAPH for 6 users, Windows 64-Bit.

Maintenance for site 50030. Period of Performance: See B4 Price Schedule.

1 Lot

20 SAS-ADDON-25PC SAS/Access to Microsoft SQL for 25 Users, Windows 64-bit, addon to site 50030

OPTIONAL

1 Lot

21 SAS-ADDON-26C SAS/Access to Microsoft SQL for each add'l user over 25, Windows 64-Bit, addon to site 50030 (Qty 30 =

30 Each

30 additional users)

OPTIONAL

22 SAS-VRT-LXWN64-

OFFANLYT-6M

SAS/Office Analytics for HP ProLiant D380 Gen9 Server with 6 Total Processor Cores. Linux 64 Bit. Maintenance for site #947795. Period of Performance of Period of Performance: See B4 Price Schedule.

1 Lot

23 SAS-CORES-ACCESS-6M SAS/Access to Interface to Microsoft SQL Server for a HP ProLiant D380 Gen9 Server with 6 Total Processor Cores.

Linux 64 Bit OS.

Maintenance for site 947795. Period of Performance: See B4 Price Schedule.

1 Lot

24 SAS-CORES-OTHER-6 SAS/IML for HP ProLiant D380 Gen9 Server with 6 Total Processor Cores. Linux 64 Bit. Addon to site

947795 OPTIONAL

1 Lot

25 SAS-CORES-OTHER-6 SAS/ETS for HP ProLiant D380 Gen9 Server with 6 Total Processor Cores. Linux 64 Bit. Addon to site

947795 OPTIONAL

1 Lot

26 SAS-ANLADD-6PC SAS/ETS upgrade from 2 to 6 users, Windows 64-bit, site

50030, OPTIONAL

Option Year 2

No.

OEM Part # Description Qty Unit

27 SAS-BASESAS-25PCM Base SAS for 25 Users, Windows 64-Bit.

Maintenance for site 50030. Period of Performance of Period of Performance: See B4 Price Schedule.

28 SAS-BASESAS-26PCM Base SAS for each add'l user over 25, Windows 64-Bit.

Maintenance for site 50030. Period of Performance: See B4 Price Schedule. (Qty. 30 = 30 add'l users)

30 Each

29 SAS-ANLADD-25PCM SAS/STAT for 25 users, Windows 64-Bit.

Maintenance for site 50030. Period of Performance: See B4 Price Schedule.

1 Lot

30 SAS-ANLADD-6PCM SAS/ETS for 6 users, Windows 64-Bit Maintenance for site 50030, Period of Performance: See B4 Price Schedule.

1 Lot

31 SAS-ADDON-6PCM SAS/Access to PCFF, SAS/Access to ODBC for 6 users, Windows 64-Bit, Maintenance for site 50030. Period of Performance: See B4 Price Schedule. (QTY 2 = 2 products)

2 Lot

32 SAS-ANLADD-6PCM SAS/IML for 6 users, Windows 64-Bit.

Maintenance for site 50030. Period of Performance: See B4 Price Schedule.

1 Lot

33 SAS-ADDON-6PCM SAS/GRAPH for 6 users, Windows 64-Bit.

Maintenance for site 50030. Period of Performance: See B4 Price Schedule.

1 Lot

34 SAS-ADDON-25PC SAS/Access to Microsoft SQL for 25 Users, Windows 64-bit, Maintenance for site 50030, Period of Performance: See B4 Price Schedule (assumes purchase of base product in Option Year 1)

35 SAS-ADDON-26C SAS/Access to Microsoft SQL for each add'l user over 25, Windows 64-Bit, Maintenance for site 50030, Period of Performance: See B4 Price Schedule (Qty 30 = 30 additional users), Assumes purchase of base product in Option Year 1

30 Each

36 SAS-VRT-LXWN64-

OFFANLYT-6M

SAS/Office Analytics for HP ProLiant D380 Gen9 Server with 6 Total Processor Cores. Linux 64 Bit. Maintenance for site 947795. Period of Performance: See B4 Price Schedule.

1 Lot

37 SAS-CORES-ACCESS-6M SAS/Access to Interface to Microsoft SQL Server for a HP ProLiant D380 Gen9 Server with 6 Total Processor Cores.

Linux 64 Bit OS.

Maintenance for site 947795. Period of Performance: See B4 Price Schedule.

1 Lot

38 SAS-CORES-OTHER-6M SAS/IML for HP ProLiant D380 Gen9 Server with 6 Total Processor Cores. Linux 64 Bit. Maintenance for site 947795, Period of Performance: See B4 Price Schedule (Assumes purchase of base product in Option Year 1)

1 Lot

39 SAS-CORES-OTHER-6M SAS/ETS for HP ProLiant D380 Gen9 Server with 6 Total Processor Cores. Linux 64 Bit. Maintenance for site 947795, Period of Performance: See B4 Price Schedule (Assumes purchase of base product in Option Year 1)

1.1 GRAY MARKET GOODS

The Contractor must provide only new equipment and new parts for the required products described herein; no used, refurbished, or remanufactured equipment or parts shall be provided under any circumstances. Absolutely no “Gray Market Goods” or “Counterfeit Electronic Parts” shall be provided. Gray Market Goods are defined as genuine branded goods intentionally or unintentionally sold outside of an authorized sales-territory or by non-authorized dealers in an authorized territory. All equipment shall be accompanied by the Original Equipment Manufacturer’s (OEM’s) warranty. Counterfeit Electronic Parts are defined as unlawful or unauthorized reproduction, substitution, or alteration that has been knowingly mismarked, misidentified, or otherwise misrepresented to be an authentic, unmodified electronic part from the original manufacturer, or a source with the express written authority of the original manufacturer or current design activity, including an authorized aftermarket manufacturer.

Unlawful or unauthorized substitution includes used electronic parts represented as new, or the false identification of grade, serial number, lot number, date code, or performance characteristics.

2.0 NOTICE OF THE FEDERAL ACCESSIBILITY LAW AFFECTING

ALL INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT)

PROCUREMENTS (SECTION 508)

On January 18, 2017, the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (Access Board) revised and updated, in a single rulemaking, standards for electronic and information technology developed, procured, maintained, or used by Federal agencies covered by Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as well as our guidelines for telecommunications equipment and customer premises equipment covered by Section 255 of the Communications Act of 1934. The revisions and updates to the Section 508-based standards and Section 255-based guidelines are intended to ensure that information and communication technology (ICT) covered by the respective statutes is accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities.

The SAS R&D Accessibility Standard governs the conformance of SAS products, documentation, training, and support materials with level AA of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.1 (WCAG 2.1) as defined by the World Wide Web Consortium and included by reference in the Revised Section 508 Information and Communication Technology Standards. The extent to which the proposed solution conforms with WCAG 2.1 AA varies by product. Accessibility conformance reports for SAS products are available on the SAS Disability Support Center at https://support.sas.com/accessibility/conformance/. Those conformance reports use the Voluntary Product Accessibility Template® (VPAT) as defined by the Information Technology Industry Council. EIS' and its subcontractor SAS’ sole responsibility with respect to accessibility under this Order is to publish accessibility conformance reports for SAS products.

2.1 SECTION 508 – INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION

TECHNOLOGY (ICT) STANDARDS

https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsupport.sas.com%2Faccessibility%2Fconformance%2F&data=05%7C02%7C%7C64e50a8771b14e79366e08dc5e528ef4%7Ce95f1b23abaf45ee821db7ab251ab3bf%7C0%7C0%7C638488955915146265%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=C%2B2n5S44hbTZQLt5w0WzPR2RzEac6gqF5ZqIQNfRKyg%3D&reserved=0

The Section 508 standards established by the Access Board are incorporated into, and made part of all VA orders, solicitations and purchase orders developed to procure ICT. These standards are found in their entirety at: https://www.access-board.gov/guidelines-and-standards/communications-and-it/about-the-ict-refresh/final-rule/text-of-the-standards-and-guidelines. A printed copy of the standards will be supplied upon request.

Federal agencies must comply with the updated Section 508 Standards beginning on January 18, 2018. The Final Rule as published in the Federal Register is available from the Access Board: https://www.access-board.gov/guidelines-and-standards/communications-and-it/about-the-ict-refresh/final-rule.

The Contractor shall comply with “508 Chapter 2: Scoping Requirements” for all electronic ICT and content delivered under this contract. Specifically, as appropriate for the technology and its functionality, the Contractor shall comply with the technical standards marked here:

E205 Electronic Content – (Accessibility Standard -WCAG 2.0 Level A and AA Guidelines)

E204 Functional Performance Criteria E206 Hardware Requirements E207 Software Requirements E208 Support Documentation and Services Requirements

2.2 COMPATABILITY WITH ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY

The standards do not require installation of specific accessibility-related software or attachment of an assistive technology device. Section 508 requires that ICT be compatible with such software and devices so that ICT can be accessible to and usable by individuals using assistive technology, including but not limited to screen readers, screen magnifiers, and speech recognition software.

2.3 ACCEPTANCE AND ACCEPTANCE TESTING

Deliverables resulting from this solicitation will be accepted based in part on satisfaction of the Section 508 Chapter 2: Scoping Requirements standards identified above.

The Government reserves the right to test for Section 508 Compliance before delivery. The Contractor shall be able to demonstrate Section 508 Compliance upon Deliverables resulting https://www.access-board.gov/guidelines-and-standards/communications-and-it/about-the-ict-refresh/final-rule/text-of-the-standards-and-guidelines https://www.access-board.gov/guidelines-and-standards/communications-and-it/about-the-ict-refresh/final-rule/text-of-the-standards-and-guidelines https://www.access-board.gov/guidelines-and-standards/communications-and-it/about-the-ict-refresh/final-rule/text-of-the-standards-and-guidelines https://www.access-board.gov/guidelines-and-standards/communications-and-it/about-the-ict-refresh/final-rule https://www.access-board.gov/guidelines-and-standards/communications-and-it/about-the-ict-refresh/final-rule from this solicitation will be accepted based in part on satisfaction of the Section 508 Chapter 2:

Scoping Requirements standards identified above.

The Government reserves the right to test for Section 508 Compliance before delivery. The Contractor shall be able to demonstrate Section 508 Compliance upon delivery.

3.0 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY USING ENERGY-EFFICIENT

PRODUCTS

The Contractor shall comply with Sections 524 and Sections 525 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007; Section 104 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005; Executive Order 13834, “Efficient Federal Operations”, dated May 17, 2018; Executive Order 13221, “Energy-Efficient Standby Power Devices,” dated August 2, 2001; and the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to provide ENERGY STAR®, Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) designated, low standby power, and Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) registered products in providing information technology products and/or services.

The Contractor shall ensure that information technology products are procured and/or services are performed with products that meet and/or exceed ENERGY STAR, FEMP designated, low standby power, and EPEAT guidelines. The Contractor shall provide/use products that earn the ENERGY STAR label and meet the ENERGY STAR specifications for energy efficiency.

Specifically, the Contractor shall:

1. Provide/use ENERGY STAR products, as specified at www.energystar.gov/products (contains complete product specifications and updated lists of qualifying products).

2. Provide/use the purchasing specifications listed for FEMP designated products at https://www4.eere.energy.gov/femp/requirements/laws_and_requirements/energ y_star_and_femp_designated_products_procurement_requirements . The Contractor shall use the low standby power products specified at http://energy.gov/eere/femp/low-standby-power-products.

3. Provide/use EPEAT registered products as specified at www.epeat.net. At a minimum, the Contractor shall acquire EPEAT® Bronze registered products.

EPEAT registered products are required to meet the technical specifications of ENERGY STAR, but are not automatically on the ENERGY STAR qualified product lists. The Contractor shall ensure that applicable products are on both the EPEAT Registry and ENERGY STAR Qualified Product Lists.

4. The Contractor shall use these products to the maximum extent possible without jeopardizing the intended end use or detracting from the overall quality delivered to the end user.

The following is a list of information technology products for which ENERGY STAR, FEMP designated, low standby power, and EPEAT registered products are available:

1. Computer Desktops, Laptops, Notebooks, Displays, Monitors, Integrated Desktop Computers, Workstation Desktops, Thin Clients, Disk Drives http://www.energystar.gov/products https://www4.eere.energy.gov/femp/requirements/laws_and_requirements/energy_star_and_femp_designated_products_procurement_requirements https://www4.eere.energy.gov/femp/requirements/laws_and_requirements/energy_star_and_femp_designated_products_procurement_requirements http://energy.gov/eere/femp/low-standby-power-products http://www.epeat.net/

2. Imaging Equipment (Printers, Copiers, Multi-Function Devices, Scanners, Fax Machines, Digital Duplicators, Mailing Machines)

3. Televisions, Multimedia Projectors

This list is continually evolving, and as a result is not all-inclusive.

4.0 NATIONAL ACQUISITIONS

The Contractor shall send to the VA SAS Site Representative or PM an email containing the license information providing the instructions to obtain/download the software from the contractor’s website. This process is referred to as an “order email”. The VA SAS Site Representative or PM downloads what is referred to as a “depot” which contains all of the software components that are included in the VA’s order, the downloaded software then has to be installed. The COR is notified by the VA SAS Site Representative or PM of the receipt of order and installation.

5.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

5.1 VA TECHNICAL REFERENCE MODEL

The Contractor shall support the VA enterprise management framework. In association with the framework, the Contractor shall comply with OI&T Technical Reference Model (VA TRM). The VA TRM is one component within the overall Enterprise Architecture (EA) that establishes a common vocabulary and structure for describing the information technology used to develop, operate, and maintain enterprise applications. Moreover, the VA TRM, which includes the Standards Profile and Product List, serves as a technology roadmap and tool for supporting OI&T. Architecture & Engineering Services (AES) has overall responsibility for the VA TRM.\

The Tasks identified above and the resulting Position Sensitivity and Background Investigation requirements identify, in effect, the Background Investigation requirements for Contractor individuals, based upon the tasks the particular Contractor individual will be working. The submitted Contractor Staff Roster must indicate the required Background Investigation Level for each Contractor individual based upon the tasks the Contractor individual will be working, in accordance with their submitted proposal.

The VA agrees that the previously licensed software which will be supported under the order is approved and complies with TRM.

POINTS OF CONTACT:

VA Program Manager:

Name: Gregory Higgins Voice: (704) 975-3846 Email: gregory.higgins@va.gov Contracting Officer Representative:

Name: Rushawn James Voice: (202) 461-6009

Email: rushawn.james@va.gov Contracting Officer:

Name: Stefanie Applegate Voice: (848) 377-5198 Email: Stefanie.Applegate@va.gov Contract Specialist:

Name: Lauren Lee Voice: (848) 377-5254 Email: Lauren.Lee@va.gov

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

C.1 FSS ORDER INTRODUCTORY LANGUAGE

The terms and conditions of the contractor's FSS contract (including any contract modifications) apply to all task or delivery orders issued under the contract. When a lower price has been established, or when the delivery terms, FOB terms, or ordering requirements have been modified by the task/delivery order, those modified terms will apply to all purchases made pursuant to it and take precedence over the FSS contract. Any unique terms and conditions of an order issued under the contract that are not a part of the applicable FSS contract will govern.

In the event of an inconsistency between the terms and conditions of a task/delivery order and the Contractor's FSS terms, other than those identified above, the terms of the FSS contract will take precedence.

C.2 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):

(End of Clause)

FAR

Number

Title Date

52.203-17 CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS NOV 2023

52.203-19 PROHIBITION ON REQUIRING CERTAIN INTERNAL

CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS OR STATEMENTS

JAN 2017

52.204-4 PRINTED OR COPIED DOUBLE-SIDED ON

POSTCONSUMER FIBER CONTENT PAPER

MAY 2011

52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE OCT 2018

52.204-14

52.204-18 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE

MAINTENANCE

AUG 2020

52.204-19 INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE OF

REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

DEC 2014

52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL

PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES-ALTERNATE

NOV 2021

52.227-1 AUTHORIZATION AND CONSENT JUN 2020

52.227-2 NOTICE AND ASSISTANCE REGARDING PATENT AND

COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT

JUN 2020

52.232-39 UNENFORCEABILITY OF UNAUTHORIZED OBLIGATIONS JUN 2013

852.203-70 COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING MAY 2018

852.236-90 RESTRICTION ON SUBMISSION AND USE OF EQUAL

PRODUCTS

APR 2019

852.201-70 CONTRACTING OFFICER’S REPRESENTATIVE DEC 2022

852.247-73 PACKING FOR DOMESTIC SHIPMENT OCT 2018

C.3 VAAR 852.239-70 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS FOR INFORMATION

TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES (FEB 2023)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause— Information technology has the same meaning in FAR

2.101 and also means Information and Communication Technology (ICT).

Information system security plan means a formal document that provides an overview of the security requirements for an information system and describes the security controls in place or planned for meeting those requirements.

(b) Responsibilities. The Contractor shall be responsible for information system security for all systems connected to a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) network or operated by the Contractor for VA, regardless of location. This clause is applicable to all or any part of the contract that includes information technology resources or services in which the Contractor has physical or other system access to VA information that directly supports the mission of VA.

Examples of tasks that require security provisions include—

(1) Hosting of VA e-Government sites or other information technology operations;

(2) Acquisition, transmission, or analysis of data owned by VA with significant replacement cost should the contractor’s copy be corrupted; and

(3) Access to VA general support systems/ major applications at a level beyond that granted the general public, e.g., bypassing a firewall.

(c) Information system security plan. The Contractor shall develop, provide, implement, and maintain an Information System Security Plan. VA information systems must have an information system security plan that provides an overview of the security requirements for the system and describes the security controls in place or the plan for meeting those requirements.

This plan shall describe the processes and procedures that the Contractor will follow to ensure appropriate security of information system resources developed, processed, or used under this contract. The information system security plan should include implementation status, responsible entities, resources, and estimated completion dates.