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14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ IFB RFP

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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)

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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

36C24625Q0771 06-18-2025

Robert Morgan 757-728-7014 06-24-2025 12:00pm EDT

Cole Culley Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 6 100 Emancipation Drive Hampton VA 23667

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333310

1,000 Employees

Net 30

N/A

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Engineering (138)

BLDG 500-2K147

1201 Broad Rock Blvd Richmond VA 23249

Network Contracting Office 6 100 Emancipation Drive Hampton VA 23667

Financial Services Center

PO BOX 149971

Austin TX 78714-9971

512-460-5049 512-460-5221 x

See CONTINUATION Page

This is a solicitation for Tankless Deionization Recirculating Water Tank System and preventive maintenance plan; includes installation and shipping.

Unrestricted, Open-Market

Period of Performance: One-time buy

Solicitation Start: June 18, 2025 at 4:00pm EST Solicitation Ends: June 24, 2025 at 12:00pm EST

All Request for Quotes shall be submitted by 12:00PM EST on June 24, 2025 via email to Robert Morgan at:

robert.morga@va.gov

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36C24625Q0771

Table of Contents

SECTION A

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

AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

B.3 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

B.4 STATEMENT OF WORK

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

C.1 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

C.2 VAAR 852.203-70 COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING (MAY 2018)

C.3 VAAR 852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS (NOV

2018)

C.4 VAAR 852.242-71 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER (OCT 2020) ... 15

C.5 VAAR 852.246-71 REJECTED GOODS (OCT 2018)

C.6 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT

STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (JAN 2025)

SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS

SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (SEP 2023)

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

1998)

E.2 52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS

AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)

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

ORDERS—REPRESENTATION AND DISCLOSURES (DEC 2023)

E.4 VAAR 852.239-75 INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE (FEB 2023)

E.5 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS—

COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (MAY 2024)

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

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

a. CONTRACTOR:

b. GOVERNMENT: Contracting Officer 36C246

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 6 100 Emancipation Drive Hampton VA 23667

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] Billed in arrears after receipt and acceptance of order.

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.

VA Financial Service Center (FSC) Electronic Invoice Presentment and Payment System https://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp.

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

AMENDMENT NO DATE

https://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp

B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

ITEM

NUMBER

DESCRIPTION OF

SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

1.00 EA __________________ __________________

SDI React Carbon 3.6F FBGLS STD PO

*BRAND NAME OR EQUAL

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 06-25-2025 POP End: 06-24-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 333310 - Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 4610 - Water Purification Equipment

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): W5TDIRAC0360FSP

4.00 EA __________________ __________________

SDI Mixbed1 3.6CF FBGLS STD POT

*BRAND NAME OR EQUAL

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 06-25-2025 POP End: 06-24-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 333310 - Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): W5TDIMB10360FSP

Sanitizer, NIL-8.15 GAL

*BRAND NAME OR EQUAL

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 06-25-2025 POP End: 06-24-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 333310 - Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): W2T936744

NIL-8 Test Strip H202 50 per tube

*BRAND NAME OR EQUAL

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 06-25-2025 POP End: 06-24-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 333310 - Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): W2T934634

NIL-8 Test Strip PAA 50 per tube

*BRAND NAME OR EQUAL

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 06-25-2025 POP End: 06-24-2026

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 333310 - Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): W2T934633

2.00 EA __________________ __________________

Clean or Sanitize Distribution Loop, Reference # PM226-DL-SN-SOP

*BRAND NAME OR EQUAL

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 06-25-2025 POP End: 06-24-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 333310 - Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): W3TSP4708

Perform & replace prefilter maint per PMI, Reference # PM206A

*BRAND NAME OR EQUAL

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 06-25-2025 POP End: 06-24-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 333310 - Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): W3TSP4601

SDI Test and Record Data, Reference # PM001-MM-SD-SOP

*BRAND NAME OR EQUAL

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 06-25-2025 POP End: 06-24-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 333310 - Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): W3TSP4418

Adjust flow and or pressures, Reference # PM000-UF-AD-SOP

*BRAND NAME OR EQUAL

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 06-25-2025 POP End: 06-24-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 333310 - Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): W3TSP4408

Inspect pump, Reference # PM253-UFIP-IP-SOP

*BRAND NAME OR EQUAL

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 06-25-2025 POP End: 06-24-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 333310 - Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): W3TSP4417

Conductivity readings and record data, Reference # PM000-RR-CC-

SOP

*BRAND NAME OR EQUAL

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 06-25-2025 POP End: 06-24-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 333310 - Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): W3TSP4346

2.00 HR __________________ __________________

Labor billing - other, Reference # Labor-Other

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 06-25-2025 POP End: 06-24-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 333310 - Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): W3TSP4146

DI rental w/meter

Contract Period: Base

POP End: 06-24-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 333310 - Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): W3TSP2100

Flex Modem w/SIM MAG ANT ETH

*BRAND NAME OR EQUAL

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 06-25-2025 POP End: 06-24-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 333310 - Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): W3T120184

DIRS 5 GPM PVC UV 1PH NOTANK SMPLX

*BRAND NAME OR EQUAL

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 06-25-2025 POP End: 06-24-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 333310 - Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): W3T604404

Hose, 32"L Tank to outlet manifold 90 SER, Reference #

ZWDJ02234

*BRAND NAME OR EQUAL

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 06-25-2025 POP End: 06-24-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 333310 - Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): W2T169452

Hose, 32"L Tank to inlet manifold 90 SER, Reference # ZWDJ02233

*BRAND NAME OR EQUAL

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 06-25-2025 POP End: 06-24-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 333310 - Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): W2T169451

Hose, 30: Tank to tank 90 series, Reference # ZWDJ02232

*BRAND NAME OR EQUAL

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 06-25-2025 POP End: 06-24-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 333310 - Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): W2T169450

Meter, WTR PLSTC Cold 1" NPT totalizer

*BRAND NAME OR EQUAL

POP Begin: 06-25-2025 POP End: 06-24-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 333310 - Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): W2T855524

6.00 EA __________________ __________________

Faucet, BB MV9 w/FLX ball Assy

*BRAND NAME OR EQUAL

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 06-25-2025 POP End: 06-24-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 333310 - Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): W2T839492

Filter CTRDG, 20" 1UM CDE F ROGII, Reference # FCROF2001

*BRAND NAME OR EQUAL

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 06-25-2025 POP End: 06-24-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 333310 - Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): W2T159700

Filter, 0.2 Mic CDE F 20" PS

*BRAND NAME OR EQUAL

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 06-25-2025 POP End: 06-24-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 333310 - Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): W2T918450

15.00 HR __________________ __________________

Labor Billing - Other, Reference # Labor-Other

POP End: 06-24-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 333310 - Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): W3TSP4146

GRAND TOTAL __________________

B.3 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

ITEM

NUMBER SHIPPING INFORMATION QUANTITY

DELIVERY

DATE

0001 SHIP TO: Richmond VA Medical Center Engineering Bld 500-2K147 1201 Broad Rock Blvd Richmond, VA 23249

USA

1.00 06-30-2025

MARK FOR: Priscilla Ingram 804-675-5000 ext13949 Priscilla.Ingram@va.gov

FOB: DESTINATION

B.4 STATEMENT OF WORK

Contract Title. Clinical Lab Deionized Tankless Water System Installation and Maintenance

Background/Dates of Service (Period of Performance).

The Central VA Healthcare System is requesting a Deionizing (DI) Tankless Water System and installation for the new Clinical Laboratory Expansion Project located on the 3rd floor of the Richmond VA Medical Center. A contract is required to ensure that the Central Virginia VA Health Care System is providing the best possible water to the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Department.

Scope.

The Veterans Heath Administration, Richmond VA Medical Center, intends to solicit and award a contract to provide installation to sinks and instrumentation and one-year preventative maintenance service for a Deionized Tankless Water System located in the Pathology and Laboratory Department at the Richmond VA Medical Center, located at 1201 Broad Rock Blvd, Richmond, VA 23249. Services shall be in accordance with the terms, conditions, provisions and schedule of the contract. Services shall be for the period of one (1) year from time of award. The vendor shall supply and install a tankless, recirculating deionized water system, sized to fit in the footprint and complete the installation to sinks and instrumentation as indicated in the provided diagrams.

Specific Tasks-Deliverable Product.

The vendor shall provide/complete the following:

• The full installation of a tankless, recirculating RO (type II) deionized (DI) water system in the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Department at the Richmond VA Medical Center under these specifications:

o Electric conductivity – 1.0 u S/cm or less o Supply Pressure – 0.2MPa – 0.4MPa (29psi - 58psi) o Supply Volume – 10L/h – 50L/h o Temperature of R/O water – 10 °C – 30 °C o TOC (Total organic Carbon) – less or equal to 500ppb

• Supply and install the deionized tankless water system to six (6) sinks and six (6) instruments within the clinical lab expansion, (Attachment A), ensuring it fits within the designated footprint listed in Water System Space. (Attachment B).

• Connect the deionized tankless water system to six (6) sinks, ensuring they meet VA specifications and are fully operational.

• Install faucets at all designated sinks, ensuring they meet VA specifications and are fully operational.

• Provide all necessary fittings, piping, hoses, faucets and connections required for a complete and functional installation.

• Ensure that all work is completed, to support the operational readiness of the Clinical

Lab Expansion Project.

• All labor, materials, equipment, transportation, lodging and supervision necessary to perform preventative maintenance for the Deionized Tankless Water System located in the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Department at the Richmond VAMC, 1201 Broad Rock Blvd, Richmond, VA 23249.

• All equipment/materials are to be shipped to Central Virginia VA Health Care System, Building 500 Warehouse, ATTN: George Martin, Engineering, BE-109C, Richmond, VA 23249.

• All shipments are to arrive during normal business hours. Normal business hours are Monday through Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm, excluding federal holidays. Federal holidays are:

Hours of Operation All work for this contract is to be done Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Emergency requests may be handled after hours.

• All shipments are to arrive during normal business hours. Normal business hours are Monday through Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm, excluding federal holidays. Federal holidays are:

Holiday New Year’s Day Labor Day Martin Luther King Jr’s Birthday Columbus Day George Washington’s Birthday Veteran’s Day Memorial Day Thanksgiving Day Juneteenth Christmas Day Independence Day

• All shipments are to have a packing slip. The packing slip must include the following information:

o Vendors name, address, and phone number.

o Order and purchase order number.

o Quantities shipped.

o Quantities not shipped or on backorder.

• The warehouse staff members and equipment managers will ensure all pieces of equipment and components have arrived at the facility.

• If any equipment/parts/materials arrive defective, the vendor shall replace the item at no cost to the government within 7 to 10 working days after production of the item.

• The vendor will check in and out with the Plumbing Foreman upon arrival and departure.

• The vendor will supply all materials and equipment needed for the installation of the de-ionizing water system and components, to include but not limited to:

o Ladders and lifts.

o Safety equipment.

o Fittings and supplies.

o Tools and miscellaneous equipment.

• The vendor shall during, throughout and at the end of the installation ensure that all trash and debris for the installation site is clean prior to departure.

Service Performed Under Maintenance Plan Units Description Frequency

7 Cart, 20” 0.2UM CDE 0 ASYM Polysul N water filters

180 Days

1 Perform and replace prefilter Maintenance 90 Days 1 Perform Conductivity readings 90 Days 1 Adjsut Flows and/or pressures 90 Days 1 Sanitizer, NIL-8 1.5 gal and test strips 360 Days 2 Clean Distribution loop 180 Days 4 SDI Mixbed1 3.6CF FBGLS STD POT tanks 90 Days 1 SDI React Carbon 3.6CF FBGLS STD PO tank 180 Days

Performance Monitoring Various methods exist to monitor performance. The COR shall use the surveillance methods listed below in the performance monitoring of this contract.

• 6.1 Direct Observation: (Can be performed periodically or through 100% surveillance.)

• 6.2 Periodic Inspection: (Evaluates outcomes on a periodic basis. Inspections may be scheduled [Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly, or annually] or unscheduled, as required.)

a. ACCEPTABLE PERFORMANCE

The Government shall document positive performance. Any report may become a part of the supporting documentation for any contractual action.

b. UNACCEPTABLE PERFORMANCE

When unacceptable performance occurs, the COR shall inform the contractor. This will normally be in writing unless circumstances necessitate verbal communication. In any case the COR shall document the discussion and place it in the COR file.

When the COR determines formal written communication is required, the COR shall prepare a Contract Discrepancy Report (CDR) and present it to the contractor's program manager.

The contractor shall acknowledge receipt of the CDR in writing. The CDR will specify if the contractor is required to prepare a corrective action plan to document how the contractor shall correct the unacceptable performance and avoid a recurrence. The CDR will also state how long after receipt the contractor must present this corrective action plan to the COR. The Government shall review the contractor's corrective action plan to determine acceptability.

Any CDRs may become a part of the supporting documentation for any contractual action deemed necessary by the CO.

7. Security Requirements

Vendor will not have access to VA Sensitive Information, patient records, or data.

For repairs or services performed during normal work hours, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Richmond VAMCVA, contractor’s repairman shall report to the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service, Main Hospital, 3rd floor, room 3A137. Contractors shall sign-in through Rep Trax or obtain a temporary badge and return the badge at the end of the day. After all work is complete, the contractor’s repairman shall again report in person to the room listed above, submit a written service report outlining the services performed and completed to include location and parts used.

For services performed outside normal working hours, the contractor’s repairman should report to the main lab, 3A-138, of the Richmond VAMCVA. After all work is complete the contractor’s repairman shall again report to 3A-138 where the repairman shall submit the report required above.

8. Government-Furnished Equipment (GFE)/Government-Furnished Information (GFI).

Solicitation to provide all labor, material, equipment, transportation, lodging and supervision necessary to perform preventative maintenance and mixed bed filter exchange and replacement for the Deionized Water system located in the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine department at the Richmond VAMC, 1201 Broad Rock Blvd, Richmond VA 23249. All DI and Carbon tanks are considered rentals and will remain the property of the vendor.

The VA Medical Center Richmond VAMC will not furnish parts and/or test equipment for the performance of this contract. It is the responsibility of the contractor to bring the appropriate equipment; and/or supplies necessary to complete the work as required within.

9. Other Pertinent Information or Special Considerations.

All work shall be performed by personnel qualified to work on the specific equipment. All work performed shall compliant with CLSI guideline GP40-A4-AMD and shall be designed to assure that the Richmond VAMCVA Medical Center is providing the best possible water for patient laboratory testing. All DI and Carbon tanks are considered rentals and will remain the property of the vendor.

Place of Performance.

The Central Virginia VA Healthcare System of the Veteran’s Health Administration, at the 1201 Broad Rock Blvd, Richmond, VA 23249. The DI Tankless Water system is located in the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine department, inside 3F Clinical Lab expansion.

11. Period of Performance

1 Year

Below are the salient characteristics for equal to products in accordance with FAR Par 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal. The following salient characteristics that "equal" products must meet are:

SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS: TANKLESS DEIONIZE RECIRCULATING WATER

SYSTEM

PERFORMANCE REQUIRED:

The new clinical laboratory requires deionize (DI) water system to conduct testing procedures and analyze patient testing utilizing a system with continuous availability 24/7/365. The vendor shall supply and install of a tankless recirculation deionize (DI) water system, all labor, hoses, faucets and fittings.

(A) Essential physical characteristics:

o 5 Gallons Per Minute (GPM) Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Ultraviolet (UV) 1 Potential Hydrogen (PH) No Tank Simplex o 32-inch Long Tank to Outlet Manifold Hose.

o 32-inch Long Tank to Inlet Manifold Hose.

o 32-inch Long Tank to Tank Hose.

o 1-inch National Pipe Tapered (NPT) Plastic Cold Water Totalizer Meter.

o Flex Ball Assembly Faucet.

o 20-inch 1UM Common Data Environment (CDE) Filter Cartridge.

o 0.2 Micron Common Data Environment F 20-inch Pressure Switch (PS) Filter o Every three (3) Months:

3.6 ConFlat (CF) Fiberglass Standard Pot Filler (PF) Silt Density Index (SDI) (quantity 16) o Every six (6) months:

3.6 ConFlat (CF) Fiberglass Standard Plug-In CARBON Silt Density Index (SDI) Reactive o Every 12 months:

1.5-gallon sanitizer (quantity 1) Test strip Hydrogen Peroxide (H202) – 50 per tube (quantity 1) Test strip Peracetic Acid (PAA) – 50 per tube (quantity 1)

For each equal product, the proposal must include a description reflecting the characteristics and level of quality that will satisfy the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics of “equal” products specified in the solicitation. The proposal must also clearly identify the item by brand name (if any), and make/model number.

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL

PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

Clauses that are incorporated by reference (by Citation Number, Title, and Date), have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available.

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

C.1 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

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

https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far https://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/

(End of Clause)

FAR

Number

Title Date

52.203-17 CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS NOV 2023

52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE OCT 2018

52.204-18 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE

MAINTENANCE

AUG 2020

C.2 VAAR 852.203-70 COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING (MAY 2018)

The Contractor shall not make reference in its commercial advertising to Department of Veterans Affairs contracts in a manner that states or implies the Department of Veterans Affairs approves or endorses the Contractor’s products or services or considers the Contractor’s products or services superior to other products or services.

(End of Clause)

C.3 VAAR 852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT

REQUESTS (NOV 2018)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

(1) Contract financing payment has the meaning given in FAR 32.001;

(2) Designated agency office means the office designated by the purchase order, agreement, or contract to first receive and review invoices. This office can be contractually designated as the receiving entity. This office may be different from the office issuing the payment;

(3) Electronic form means an automated system transmitting information electronically according to the accepted electronic data transmission methods and formats identified in paragraph (c) of this clause. Facsimile, email, and scanned documents are not acceptable electronic forms for submission of payment requests;

(4) Invoice payment has the meaning given in FAR 32.001; and

(5) Payment request means any request for contract financing payment or invoice payment submitted by the contractor under this contract.

(b) Electronic payment requests. Except as provided in paragraph (e) of this clause, the contractor shall submit payment requests in electronic form. Purchases paid with a Government-wide commercial purchase card are considered to be an electronic transaction for purposes of this rule, and therefore no additional electronic invoice submission is required.

(c) Data transmission. A contractor must ensure that the data transmission method and format are through one of the following:

(1) VA’s Electronic Invoice Presentment and Payment System at the current website address provided in the contract.

(2) Any system that conforms to the X12 electronic data interchange (EDI) formats established by the Accredited Standards Center (ASC) and chartered by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

(d) Invoice requirements. Invoices shall comply with FAR 32.905.

(e) Exceptions. If, based on one of the circumstances in this paragraph (e), the Contracting Officer directs that payment requests be made by mail, the Contractor shall submit payment requests by mail through the United States Postal Service to the designated agency office.

Submission of payment requests by mail may be required for—

(1) Awards made to foreign vendors for work performed outside the United States;

(2) Classified contracts or purchases when electronic submission and processing of payment requests could compromise the safeguarding of classified or privacy information;

(3) Contracts awarded by contracting officers in the conduct of emergency operations, such as responses to national emergencies;

(4) Solicitations or contracts in which the designated agency office is a VA entity other than the VA Financial Services Center in Austin, Texas; or

(5) Solicitations or contracts in which the VA designated agency office does not have electronic invoicing capability as described above.

(End of Clause)

C.4 VAAR 852.242-71 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER (OCT

2020) The Contracting Officer reserves the right to designate an Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO) for the purpose of performing certain tasks/duties in the administration of the contract.

Such designation will be in writing through an ACO Letter of Delegation and will identify the responsibilities and limitations of the ACO. A copy of the ACO Letter of Delegation will be furnished to the Contractor.

(End of Clause)

C.5 VAAR 852.246-71 REJECTED GOODS (OCT 2018)

(a) Supplies and equipment. Rejected goods will be held subject to Contractor’s order for not more than 15 days, after which the rejected merchandise will be returned to the Contractor’s address at the Contractor’s risk and expense. Expenses incident to the examination and testing of materials or supplies that have been rejected will be charged to the Contractor.

(b) Perishable supplies. The Contractor shall remove rejected perishable supplies within 48 hours after notice of rejection. Supplies determined to be unfit for human consumption will not be removed without permission of the local health authorities. Supplies not removed within the allowed time may be destroyed. The Department of Veterans Affairs will not be responsible for, nor pay for, products rejected. The Contractor will be liable for costs incident to examination of rejected products.

(End of Addendum to 52.212-4)

C.6 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO

IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL

PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (JAN 2025)

(a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services:

(1) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (JAN 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(2) 52.204–23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab Covered Entities (DEC 2023) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115–91).

(3) 52.204–25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (NOV 2021) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115–232).

(4) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (NOV 2015).

(5) 52.232–40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (MAR 2023) (31 U.S.C. 3903 and 10 U.S.C. 3801).

(6) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (AUG 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).

(7) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) (Public Laws 108-77 and 108-78 (19 U.S.C. 3805 note)).

(b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services:

[] (1) 52.203–6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (JUN 2020), with Alternate I (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 4655).

[] (2) 52.203–13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C.

3509).

[] (3) 52.203–15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (JUN 2010) (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5). (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.)

[] (4) 52.203–17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (NOV 2023) (41 U.S.C. 4712);

this clause does not apply to contracts of DoD, NASA, the Coast Guard, or applicable elements of the intelligence community—see FAR 3.900(a).

[X] (5) 52.204–10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (JUN 2020) (Pub. L. 109–282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

[] (6) [Reserved]

[] (7) 52.204–14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (OCT 2016) (Pub. L. 111–117, section 743 of Div. C).

[] (8) 52.204–15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (OCT 2016) (Pub. L. 111–117, section 743 of Div. C).

[X] (9) 52.204–27, Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (JUN 2023) (Section 102 of Division R of Pub. L. 117–328).

[] (10) 52.204–28, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders—Federal Supply Schedules, Governmentwide Acquisition Contracts, and Multi-Agency Contracts. (DEC 2023) (Pub. L. 115–390, title II).

[X] (11)(i) 52.204–30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders— Prohibition.

(DEC 2023) (Pub. L. 115–390, title II).

[] (ii) Alternate I (DEC 2023) of 52.204–30.

[X] (12) 52.209–6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Proposed for Debarment, or Voluntarily Excluded. (JAN 2025) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

[] (13) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters

(OCT 2018) (41 U.S.C. 2313).

[] (14) [Reserved]

[] (15) 52.219–3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

[X] (16) 52.219–4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (OCT 2022) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

[] (17) [Reserved]

[] (18)(i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644).

[] (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-6.

[] (19)(i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644).

[] (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-7.

[] (20) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (JAN 2025) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

[] (21)(i) 52.219–9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (JAN 2025) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)).

[] (ii) Alternate I (NOV 2016) of 52.219-9.

[] (iii) Alternate II (NOV 2016) of 52.219-9.

[] (iv) Alternate III (JAN 2025) of 52.219–9.

[] (v) Alternate IV (JAN 2025) of 52.219–9.

[] (22)(i) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

[] (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-13.

[] (23) 52.219–14, Limitations on Subcontracting (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C. 657s).

[] (24) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages—Subcontracting Plan (SEP 2021) (15 U.S.C.

637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

[] (25) 52.219–27, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Concerns Eligible Under the SDVOSB Program (FEB 2024) (15 U.S.C. 657f).

[X] (26) (i) 52.219-28, Postaward Small Business Program Rerepresentation (JAN 2025) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).

[] (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219–28.

[] (27) 52.219–29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business Concerns (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

[] (28) 52.219–30, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Women-Owned Small Business Concerns Eligible Under the Women-Owned Small Business Program (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

[] (29) 52.219-32, Orders Issued Directly Under Small Business Reserves (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

[] (30) 52.219–33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (SEP 2021) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(17)).

[] (31) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (JUN 2003) (E.O. 11755).

[X] (32) 52.222–19, Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (JAN 2025) (E.O. 13126).

[] (33) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015).

[] (34)(i) 52.222–26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016) (E.O. 11246).

[] (ii) Alternate I (FEB 1999) of 52.222-26.

[] (35)(i) 52.222–35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

[] (ii) Alternate I (JUL 2014) of 52.222-35.

[X] (36)(i) 52.222–36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020) (29 U.S.C.

793).

[] (ii) Alternate I (JUL 2014) of 52.222-36.

[] (37) 52.222–37, Employment Reports on Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

[] (38) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act

(DEC 2010) (E.O. 13496).

[X] (39)(i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (NOV 2021) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

[] (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

[] (40) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (JAN 2025). (E.O. 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial products or commercial services as prescribed in FAR 22.1803.)

[] (41)(i) 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA- Designated Items (MAY 2008) (42 U.S.C.6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

[] (ii) Alternate I (MAY 2008) of 52.223-9 (42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(C)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

[] (42) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (MAY 2024) (42 U.S.C. 7671, et seq.).

[] (43) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (MAY 2024) (42 U.S.C. 7671, et seq.).

[] (44) 52.223-20, Aerosols. (MAY 2024) (42 U.S.C. 7671, et seq.).

[] (45) 52.223-21, Foams (MAY 2024). (42 U.S.C. 7671, et seq.).

[X] (46) 52.223-23, Sustainable Products and Services (MAY 2024) (E.O. 14057, 7 U.S.C.

8102, 42 U.S.C. 6962, 42 U.S.C. 8259b, and 42 U.S.C. 7671I).

[] (47)(i) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (JAN 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

[] (ii) Alternate I (JAN 2017) of 52.224-3.

[] (48)(i) 52.225-1, Buy American—Supplies (OCT 2022) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).

[] (ii) Alternate I (OCT 2022) of 52.225-1.

[] (49)(i) 52.225-3, Buy American—Free Trade Agreements—Israeli Trade Act (NOV 2023) (19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, 19 U.S.C. chapter 29 (sections 4501-4732), Public Law 103-182, 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108- 302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, 110-138, 112-41, 112-42, and 112-43.

[] (ii) Alternate I [Reserved].

[] (iii) Alternate II (JAN 2025) of 52.225-3.

[] (iv) Alternate III (FEB 2024) of 52.225-3.

[] (v) Alternate IV (OCT 2022) of 52.225-3.

[] (50) 52.225–5, Trade Agreements (NOV 2023) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note

[X] (51) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (FEB 2021) (E.O.'s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

[] (52) 52.225–26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (OCT 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. Subtitle A, Part V, Subpart G Note).

[] (53) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (NOV 2007) (42 U.S.C.

5150).

[] (54) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (NOV 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

[X] (55) 52.226-8, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving

(MAY 2024) (E.O. 13513)

[] (56) 52.229–12, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (FEB 2021).

[] (57) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 3805).

[] (58) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Products and Commercial Services

(NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 3805).

[X] (59) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management

(OCT 2018) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

[] (60) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Other than System for Award Management (JUL 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

[] (61) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (MAY 2014) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

[] (62) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (AUG 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

[X] (63) 52.240–1, Prohibition on Unmanned Aircraft Systems Manufactured or Assembled by American Security Drone Act—Covered Foreign Entities (NOV 2024) (Sections 1821–1826, Pub. L. 118–31, 41 U.S.C. 3901 note prec.).

[] (64) 52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (JAN 2017)(15 U.S.C.

637(d)(13)).

[] (65)(i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (NOV 2021) (46 U.S.C. 55305 and 10 U.S.C. 2631).

[] (ii) Alternate I (APR 2003) of 52.247-64.

[] (iii) Alternate II (NOV 2021) of 52.247-64.

(c) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services:

[] (1) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (AUG 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

[] (2) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (MAY 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

[] (3) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards—Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (AUG 2018) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C.

chapter 67).

[] (4) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards—Price Adjustment (MAY 2014) (29 U.S.C 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

[] (5) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment—Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

[] (6) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services—Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

[] (7) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026

(JAN 2022).

[] (8) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2022) (E.O. 13706).

[] (9) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (JUN 2020) (42 U.S.C. 1792).

[] (10) 52.247-69, Reporting Requirement for U.S.-Flag Air Carriers Regarding Training to Prevent Human Trafficking (JAN 2025) (49 U.S.C. 40118(g)).

(d) Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph (d) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, as defined in FAR 2.101, on the date of award of this contract, and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records—Negotiation.

(1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor's directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract.

(2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all reasonable times the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR Subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved.

(3) As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and regardless of form. This does not require the Contractor to create or maintain any record that the Contractor does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law.

(e)(1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), and (d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in this paragraph (e)(1) in a subcontract for commercial products or commercial services. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause—

(i) 52.203–13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C.

3509).

(ii) 52.203–17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (NOV 2023) (41 U.S.C. 4712).

(iii) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (JAN 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further

Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(iv) 52.204–23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab Covered Entities (DEC 2023) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115–91).

(v) 52.204–25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (NOV 2021) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115–232).

(vi) 52.204–27, Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (JUN 2023) (Section 102 of Division R of Pub. L. 117–328).

(vii) (A) 52.204–30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders— Prohibition.

(DEC 2023) (Pub. L. 115–390, title II).

(B) Alternate I (DEC 2023) of 52.204–30.

(viii) 52.219–8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (JAN 2025) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds the applicable threshold specified in FAR 19.702(a) on the date of subcontract award, the subcontractor must include 52.219–8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.

(ix) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015).

(x) 52.222–26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016) (E.O. 11246).

(xi) 52.222–35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(xii) 52.222–36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020) (29 U.S.C. 793).

(xiii) 52.222–37, Employment Reports on Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(xiv) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (DEC 2010) (E.O. 13496). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (f) of FAR clause 52.222-40.

(xv) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (AUG 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xvi)(A) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (NOV 2021) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

(B) Alternate I (MAR 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

(xvii) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment—Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xviii) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services—Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xix) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (JAN 2025) (E.O. 12989).

(xx) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (JAN 2022).

(xxi) 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2022) (E.O. 13706).

(xxii)(A) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (JAN 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

(B) Alternate I (JAN 2017) of 52.224-3.

(xxiii) 52.225–26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (OCT 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. Subtitle A, Part V, Subpart G Note).

(xxiv) 52.226–6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (JUN 2020) (42 U.S.C. 1792). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226- 6.

(xxv) 52.232–40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (MAR 2023) (31 U.S.C. 3903 and 10 U.S.C. 3801). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph

(c) of 52.232–40.

(xxvi) 52.240–1, Prohibition on Unmanned Aircraft Systems Manufactured or Assembled by American Security Drone Act—Covered Foreign Entities (NOV 2024) (Sections 1821–1826, Pub. L. 118–31, 41 U.S.C.3901 note prec.).

(xxvii) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (NOV 2021) (46 U.S.C. 55305 and 10 U.S.C. 2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64.

(2) While not required, the Contractor may include in its subcontracts for commercial products and commercial services a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations.

SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR

ATTACHMENTS

Attachment A: Sink Locations

Attachment B.

SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (SEP 2023)

ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS

AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

Provisions that are incorporated by reference (by Citation Number, Title, and Date), have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The version of FAR 52.212-1 in the addendum is tailored for Simplified Acquisition Procedures and supersedes the current version of FAR 52.212-1 contained in the FAR. The following provisions are incorporated into 52.212-1 as an addendum to this solicitation:

E.1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

(a) Submission of Quotes (add explanations)

(1) SF 1449.

(2) Price.

Submission of Quotes: Offerors shall submit their offer via email to Robert Morgan at Robert.morgan@va.gov on June 24, 2025 at 12:00PM EST. Offers shall be assembled by the following Sections: each section shall be easily identified.

(1) Offer Form (Standard Form 1449) include the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 333310 code and small business size standard, 1,000 employees, in Block 10. Contractor’s Unique Entity ID (SAM) Number shall be entered in the block with the Offerors name and address.

(2) Pricing

Pricing shall be submitted on Section B.2, Price/Cost Schedule, of this solicitation. The following fields require completion on the attachment. Do not change the format or add/delete any columns in the Excel Spreadsheet.

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