Attachment 4 - BPA 1449 draft.docx
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- Solicitation number
- 36C25927Q0002
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This is a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) draft establishing water sample laboratory testing services for the Montana VA Health Care System located in Fort Harrison, Montana. The BPA is issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO 19) and covers a five-year period from November 1, 2026, through October 31, 2031, with four optional one-year extension periods. The agreement is unfunded, meaning the Government is not obligated to place any orders, and task orders may be issued during the performance period at prices to be negotiated.
The BPA requires laboratory testing services across sixteen line items including Heterotrophic Plate Count, Total Coliform and E-Coli bacteria testing, Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids, Total Organic Carbon, Chlorides, Water Hardness, Total Alkalinity, pH Level, Conductivity, Semi-volatile Organic Compounds, and Purgeable Organics analysis, along with sample disposal fees. Estimated quantities for the base year range from zero to 873 units per line item, with similar quantities projected for subsequent option years. All unit prices are listed as $0.00, indicating pricing will be submitted by offerors. The acquisition is unrestricted and uses Standard Form 1449 for solicitation and award. Deliveries are to be made to the Montana VA Health Care System at 3687 Veterans Drive, Fort Harrison, Montana 59636. The Contracting Officer is Christine Jarvis (303-712-5784), and payment processing is handled through the VA Financial Services Center using the e-invoicing system. The agreement incorporates FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-3, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5, along with Montana Department of Environmental Quality drinking water regulations and Department of Labor wage determinations.
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36C25927A0001
PAGE 1 OF
1. REQUISITION NO.
2. CONTRACT NO.
3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE DATE
4. ORDER NO.
5. SOLICITATION NUMBER
6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE
a. NAME
b. TELEPHONE NO. (No Collect Calls)
8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL
TIME
9. ISSUED BY
CODE
10. THIS ACQUISITION IS
UNRESTRICTED OR
SET ASIDE:
% FOR:
SMALL BUSINESS
HUBZONE SMALL
BUSINESS
SERVICE-DISABLED
VETERAN-OWNED
SMALL BUSINESS
WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS
(WOSB) ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED
SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM
EDWOSB
8(A)
NAICS:
SIZE STANDARD:
11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-
TION UNLESS BLOCK IS
MARKED
SEE SCHEDULE
12. DISCOUNT TERMS
13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A
RATED ORDER UNDER
DPAS (15 CFR 700)
13b. RATING
14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION
RFQ
IFB
RFP
15. DELIVER TO
CODE
16. ADMINISTERED BY
CODE
17a. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR
CODE
FACILITY CODE
18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY
CODE
TELEPHONE NO.
UEI:
EFT:
PHONE:
FAX:
17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN OFFER 18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK BELOW IS CHECKED
SEE ADDENDUM
19.
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
ITEM NO.
SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES
QUANTITY
UNIT
UNIT PRICE
AMOUNT
(Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)
25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA
26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only) 27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA
ARE
ARE NOT ATTACHED.
27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA
ARE
ARE NOT ATTACHED
28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN _______________
29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF. ___________________________________ OFFER
COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND
DATED ________________________________. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION
DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY
(BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE
ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED
SET FORTH HEREIN IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:
30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER) 30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (TYPE OR PRINT) 30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (TYPE OR PRINT) 31c. DATE SIGNED
AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION
(REV. NOV 2021)
PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE
Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212
7. FOR SOLICITATION
INFORMATION CALL:
STANDARD FORM 1449
SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES
OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30
36C25927A0001
AWARDED:
EFFECTIVE:
Christine Jarvis 303-712-5784
CST
36C259 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office
NCO 19
6162 South Willow Drive, Suite 300 Greenwood Village CO 80111
X
541380
N/A
Department of Veterans Affairs Montana VA Health Care System Fort Harrison MT 59636
36C259
Network Contracting Office
NCO 19
Financial Service Center PO Box 149971 Austin TX 78714-9971
See CONTINUATION Page Lab tests for water samples at Montana VA Health Care System and facilities located in Montana in accordance with (IAW) the Statement of Work (SOW).
Period of Performance 11/1/2026-10/31/2031
Task Orders may be placed against this BPA during the POP.
This is an unfunded BPA.
See CONTINUATION Page
Contracting Officer
Table of Contents
| SECTION A | 1 |
| A.1 SF 1449 SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES | 1 |
| SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS | 3 |
| B.1 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE | 3 |
| ITEM INFORMATION | 3 |
| ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA | 26 |
| B.2 DELIVERY SCHEDULE | 26 |
| B.3 DESCRIPTION OF AGREEMENT | 37 |
| B.4 TERM OF BPA | 37 |
| B.5 PRECEDENCE | 37 |
| B.6 OBLIGATION OF FUNDS | 37 |
| B.7 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE | 38 |
| B.8 AUTHORIZED USERS | 38 |
| B.9 ORDERING | 38 |
| B.10 PURCHASE LIMITATIONS | 38 |
| B.11 CONTRACTOR PAYMENT REQUESTS | 38 |
| B.12 AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES | 38 |
| B.13 MANAGEMENT CONTROL | 39 |
| B.14 TERMS AND CONDITIONS | 39 |
| B.15 GENERAL SERVICES ORDERS | 39 |
| B.16 TERMS AND CONDITIONS | 39 |
| B.17 ADMINISTRATIVE DATA | 40 |
| B.18 PRICING DATA | 41 |
| B.19 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE BPA | 41 |
| B.20 SEGREGATION OF COSTS | 41 |
| B.21 GENERAL SERVICES ORDERS | 42 |
| B.22 NONPERSONAL SERVICES | 42 |
| B.23 AUTHORIZED LIMITS | 42 |
| B.24 OBLIGATION OF FUNDS | 43 |
| B.25 MANAGEMENT CONTROL | 43 |
| B.26 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE | 43 |
| B.27 AUTHORIZED INDIVIDUALS | 43 |
| B.28 ORDER FORMAT | 43 |
| B.29 AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES | 43 |
| B.30 FEDERAL HOLIDAYS | 44 |
| B.31 PROHIBIT ACTIVITIES | 45 |
| B.32 TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT | 45 |
| B.33 INVOICES | 45 |
| B.34 PRECEDENCE | 46 |
| B.35 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (OCT 2025) (DEVIATION) | 46 |
| B.36 LABORATORY CERTIFICATIONS | 51 |
SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS
B.1 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE
ITEM INFORMATION
| ITEM NUMBER |
| DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES |
| QUANTITY |
| UNIT |
| UNIT PRICE |
| AMOUNT |
| 420.00 |
| EA |
| $0.00 |
| $0.00 |
Heterotrophic Plate Count - Analytical Method 9215B (Estimated Quantity) Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 11-01-2026 POP End: 10-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H999 - Other Quality Control, Testing, and Inspection - Miscellaneous
| 139.00 |
| EA |
| $0.00 |
| $0.00 |
Total Coliform & E-Coli (bacteria) - Analytical Method 9221B (Estimated Quantity)
POP Begin: 11-01-2026 POP End: 10-31-2027
| 5.00 |
| EA |
| $0.00 |
| $0.00 |
Trihalomethanes (THM) - Analytical Method E524.2 (Estimated Quantity)
POP Begin: 11-01-2026 POP End: 10-31-2027
| 5.00 |
| EA |
| $0.00 |
| $0.00 |
Haloacetic Acids - Analytical Method E552.2 (Estimated Quantity)
POP Begin: 11-01-2026 POP End: 10-31-2027
| 0.00 |
| EA |
| $0.00 |
| $0.00 |
Lead(only year 2) - Analytical Method E200.7_8 (Estimated Quantity)
POP Begin: 11-01-2026 POP End: 10-31-2027
| 0.00 |
| EA |
| $0.00 |
| $0.00 |
Copper (only year 2) - Analytical Method E200.7_8 (Estimated Quantity)
POP Begin: 11-01-2026 POP End: 10-31-2027
| 11.00 |
| EA |
| $0.00 |
| $0.00 |
Total Organic Carbon - Analytical Method A5310C (Estimated Quantity)
POP Begin: 11-01-2026 POP End: 10-31-2027
| 5.00 |
| EA |
| $0.00 |
| $0.00 |
Chlorides - Analytical Method E300.0 (Estimated Quantity)
POP Begin: 11-01-2026 POP End: 10-31-2027
| 78.00 |
| EA |
| $0.00 |
| $0.00 |
Water Hardness - Analytical Method A2340B (Estimated Quantity)
POP Begin: 11-01-2026 POP End: 10-31-2027
| 78.00 |
| EA |
| $0.00 |
| $0.00 |
Total Alkalinity - Analytical Method A2320B (Estimated Quantity)
POP Begin: 11-01-2026 POP End: 10-31-2027
| 78.00 |
| EA |
| $0.00 |
| $0.00 |
Ph Level - Analytical Method A4500-H B (Estimated Quantity)
POP Begin: 11-01-2026 POP End: 10-31-2027
| 48.00 |
| EA |
| $0.00 |
| $0.00 |
Conductive - Analytical Method A2510B (Estimated Quantity)
POP Begin: 11-01-2026 POP End: 10-31-2027
| 2.00 |
| EA |
| $0.00 |
| $0.00 |
Semi-voilatile Organic compounds 1 - Analytical Method E625.1 (Estimated Quantity)
POP Begin: 11-01-2026 POP End: 10-31-2027
| 2.00 |
| EA |
| $0.00 |
| $0.00 |
Semi-voilatile Organic compounds 2 - Analytical Method E625.1 (Estimated Quantity)
POP Begin: 11-01-2026 POP End: 10-31-2027
| 2.00 |
| EA |
| $0.00 |
| $0.00 |
Pureable Organics - Analytical Method E624.1 (Estimated Quantity)
POP Begin: 11-01-2026 POP End: 10-31-2027
| 873.00 |
| EA |
| $0.00 |
| $0.00 |
Sample disposal fee - Analytical Method (Estimated Quantity)
POP Begin: 11-01-2026 POP End: 10-31-2027
| 420.00 |
| EA |
| $0.00 |
| $0.00 |
Heterotrophic Plate Count - Analytical Method 9215B (Estimated Quantity) Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 11-01-2027 POP End: 10-31-2028
| 139.00 |
| EA |
| $0.00 |
| $0.00 |
Total Coliform & E-Coli (bacteria) - Analytical Method 9221B (Estimated Quantity)
POP Begin: 11-01-2027 POP End: 10-31-2028
| 5.00 |
| EA |
| $0.00 |
| $0.00 |
Trihalomethanes (THM) - Analytical Method E524.2 (Estimated Quantity)
POP Begin: 11-01-2027 POP End: 10-31-2028
| 5.00 |
| EA |
| $0.00 |
| $0.00 |
Haloacetic Acids - Analytical Method E552.2 (Estimated Quantity)
POP Begin: 11-01-2027 POP End: 10-31-2028
| 0.00 |
| EA |
| $0.00 |
| $0.00 |
Lead(only year 2) - Analytical Method E200.7_8 (Estimated Quantity)
POP Begin: 11-01-2027 POP End: 10-31-2028
| 0.00 |
| EA |
| $0.00 |
| $0.00 |
Copper (only year 2) - Analytical Method E200.7_8 (Estimated Quantity)
POP Begin: 11-01-2027 POP End: 10-31-2028
| 11.00 |
| EA |
| $0.00 |
| $0.00 |
Total Organic Carbon - Analytical Method A5310C (Estimated Quantity)
POP Begin: 11-01-2027 POP End: 10-31-2028
| 5.00 |
| EA |
| $0.00 |
| $0.00 |
Chlorides - Analytical Method E300.0 (Estimated Quantity)
POP Begin: 11-01-2027 POP End: 10-31-2028
| 78.00 |
| EA |
| $0.00 |
| $0.00 |
Water Hardness - Analytical Method A2340B (Estimated Quantity)
POP Begin: 11-01-2027 POP End: 10-31-2028
| 78.00 |
| EA |
| $0.00 |
| $0.00 |
Total Alkalinity - Analytical Method A2320B (Estimated Quantity)
POP Begin: 11-01-2027 POP End: 10-31-2028
| 78.00 |
| EA |
| $0.00 |
| $0.00 |
Ph Level - Analytical Method A4500-H B (Estimated Quantity)
POP Begin: 11-01-2027 POP End: 10-31-2028
| 48.00 |
| EA |
| $0.00 |
| $0.00 |
Conductive - Analytical Method A2510B (Estimated Quantity)
POP Begin: 11-01-2027 POP End: 10-31-2028
| 2.00 |
| EA |
| $0.00 |
| $0.00 |
Semi-voilatile Organic compounds 1 - Analytical Method E625.1 (Estimated Quantity)
POP Begin: 11-01-2027 POP End: 10-31-2028
| 2.00 |
| EA |
| $0.00 |
| $0.00 |
Semi-voilatile Organic compounds 2 - Analytical Method E625.1 (Estimated Quantity)
POP Begin: 11-01-2027 POP End: 10-31-2028
| 2.00 |
| EA |
| $0.00 |
| $0.00 |
Pureable Organics - Analytical Method E624.1 (Estimated Quantity)
POP Begin: 11-01-2027 POP End: 10-31-2028
| 873.00 |
| EA |
| $0.00 |
| $0.00 |
Sample disposal fee - Analytical Method (Estimated Quantity)
POP Begin: 11-01-2027 POP End: 10-31-2028
| 420.00 |
| EA |
| $0.00 |
| $0.00 |
Heterotrophic Plate Count - Analytical Method 9215B (Estimated Quantity) Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 11-01-2027 POP End: 10-31-2028
| 139.00 |
| EA |
| $0.00 |
| $0.00 |
Total Coliform & E-Coli (bacteria) - Analytical Method 9221B (Estimated Quantity)
POP Begin: 11-01-2027 POP End: 10-31-2028
| 5.00 |
| EA |
| $0.00 |
| $0.00 |
Trihalomethanes (THM) - Analytical Method E524.2 (Estimated Quantity)
POP Begin: 11-01-2027 POP End: 10-31-2028
| 5.00 |
| EA |
| $0.00 |
| $0.00 |
Haloacetic Acids - Analytical Method E552.2 (Estimated Quantity)
POP Begin: 11-01-2027 POP End: 10-31-2028
| 12.00 |
| EA |
| $0.00 |
| $0.00 |
Lead(only year 2) - Analytical Method E200.7_8 (Estimated Quantity)
POP Begin: 11-01-2027 POP End: 10-31-2028
| 12.00 |
| EA |
| $0.00 |
| $0.00 |
Copper (only year 2) - Analytical Method E200.7_8 (Estimated Quantity)
POP Begin: 11-01-2027 POP End: 10-31-2028
| 11.00 |
| EA |
| $0.00 |
| $0.00 |
Total Organic Carbon - Analytical Method A5310C (Estimated Quantity)
POP Begin: 11-01-2027 POP End: 10-31-2028
| 5.00 |
| EA |
| $0.00 |
| $0.00 |
Chlorides - Analytical Method E300.0 (Estimated Quantity)
POP Begin: 11-01-2027 POP End: 10-31-2028
| 78.00 |
| EA |
| $0.00 |
| $0.00 |
Water Hardness - Analytical Method A2340B (Estimated Quantity)
POP Begin: 11-01-2027 POP End: 10-31-2028
| 78.00 |
| EA |
| $0.00 |
| $0.00 |
Total Alkalinity - Analytical Method A2320B (Estimated Quantity)
POP Begin: 11-01-2027 POP End: 10-31-2028
| 78.00 |
| EA |
| $0.00 |
| $0.00 |
Ph Level - Analytical Method A4500-H B (Estimated Quantity)
POP Begin: 11-01-2027 POP End: 10-31-2028
| 48.00 |
| EA |
| $0.00 |
| $0.00 |
Conductive - Analytical Method A2510B (Estimated Quantity)
POP Begin: 11-01-2027 POP End: 10-31-2028
| 2.00 |
| EA |
| $0.00 |
| $0.00 |
Semi-voilatile Organic compounds 1 - Analytical Method E625.1 (Estimated Quantity)
POP Begin: 11-01-2027 POP End: 10-31-2028
| 2.00 |
| EA |
| $0.00 |
| $0.00 |
Semi-voilatile Organic compounds 2 - Analytical Method E625.1 (Estimated Quantity)
POP Begin: 11-01-2027 POP End: 10-31-2028
| 2.00 |
| EA |
| $0.00 |
| $0.00 |
Pureable Organics - Analytical Method E624.1 (Estimated Quantity)
POP Begin: 11-01-2027 POP End: 10-31-2028
| 873.00 |
| EA |
| $0.00 |
| $0.00 |
Sample disposal fee - Analytical Method (Estimated Quantity)
POP Begin: 11-01-2027 POP End: 10-31-2028
| 420.00 |
| EA |
| $0.00 |
| $0.00 |
Heterotrophic Plate Count - Analytical Method 9215B (Estimated Quantity) Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 11-01-2029 POP End: 10-31-2030
| 139.00 |
| EA |
| $0.00 |
| $0.00 |
Total Coliform & E-Coli (bacteria) - Analytical Method 9221B (Estimated Quantity)
POP Begin: 11-01-2029 POP End: 10-31-2030
| 5.00 |
| EA |
| $0.00 |
| $0.00 |
Trihalomethanes (THM) - Analytical Method E524.2 (Estimated Quantity)
POP Begin: 11-01-2029 POP End: 10-31-2030
| 5.00 |
| EA |
| $0.00 |
| $0.00 |
Haloacetic Acids - Analytical Method E552.2 (Estimated Quantity)
POP Begin: 11-01-2029 POP End: 10-31-2030
| 0.00 |
| EA |
| $0.00 |
| $0.00 |
Lead(only year 2) - Analytical Method E200.7_8 (Estimated Quantity)
POP Begin: 11-01-2029 POP End: 10-31-2030
| 0.00 |
| EA |
| $0.00 |
| $0.00 |
Copper (only year 2) - Analytical Method E200.7_8 (Estimated Quantity)
POP Begin: 11-01-2029 POP End: 10-31-2030
| 11.00 |
| EA |
| $0.00 |
| $0.00 |
Total Organic Carbon - Analytical Method A5310C (Estimated Quantity)
POP Begin: 11-01-2029 POP End: 10-31-2030
| 5.00 |
| EA |
| $0.00 |
| $0.00 |
Chlorides - Analytical Method E300.0 (Estimated Quantity)
POP Begin: 11-01-2029 POP End: 10-31-2030
| 78.00 |
| EA |
| $0.00 |
| $0.00 |
Water Hardness - Analytical Method A2340B (Estimated Quantity)
POP Begin: 11-01-2029 POP End: 10-31-2030
| 78.00 |
| EA |
| $0.00 |
| $0.00 |
Total Alkalinity - Analytical Method A2320B (Estimated Quantity)
POP Begin: 11-01-2029 POP End: 10-31-2030
| 78.00 |
| EA |
| $0.00 |
| $0.00 |
Ph Level - Analytical Method A4500-H B (Estimated Quantity)
POP Begin: 11-01-2029 POP End: 10-31-2030
| 48.00 |
| EA |
| $0.00 |
| $0.00 |
Conductive - Analytical Method A2510B (Estimated Quantity)
POP Begin: 11-01-2029 POP End: 10-31-2030
| 2.00 |
| EA |
| $0.00 |
| $0.00 |
Semi-voilatile Organic compounds 1 - Analytical Method E625.1 (Estimated Quantity)
POP Begin: 11-01-2029 POP End: 10-31-2030
| 2.00 |
| EA |
| $0.00 |
| $0.00 |
Semi-voilatile Organic compounds 2 - Analytical Method E625.1 (Estimated Quantity)
POP Begin: 11-01-2029 POP End: 10-31-2030
| 2.00 |
| EA |
| $0.00 |
| $0.00 |
Pureable Organics - Analytical Method E624.1 (Estimated Quantity)
POP Begin: 11-01-2029 POP End: 10-31-2030
| 873.00 |
| EA |
| $0.00 |
| $0.00 |
Sample disposal fee - Analytical Method (Estimated Quantity)
POP Begin: 11-01-2029 POP End: 10-31-2030
| 420.00 |
| EA |
| $0.00 |
| $0.00 |
Heterotrophic Plate Count - Analytical Method 9215B (Estimated Quantity) Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 11-01-2030 POP End: 10-31-2031
| 139.00 |
| EA |
| $0.00 |
| $0.00 |
Total Coliform & E-Coli (bacteria) - Analytical Method 9221B (Estimated Quantity)
POP Begin: 11-01-2030 POP End: 10-31-2031
| 5.00 |
| EA |
| $0.00 |
| $0.00 |
Trihalomethanes (THM) - Analytical Method E524.2 (Estimated Quantity)
POP Begin: 11-01-2030 POP End: 10-31-2031
| 5.00 |
| EA |
| $0.00 |
| $0.00 |
Haloacetic Acids - Analytical Method E552.2 (Estimated Quantity)
POP Begin: 11-01-2030 POP End: 10-31-2031
| 0.00 |
| EA |
| $0.00 |
| $0.00 |
Lead(only year 2) - Analytical Method E200.7_8 (Estimated Quantity)
POP Begin: 11-01-2030 POP End: 10-31-2031
| 0.00 |
| EA |
| $0.00 |
| $0.00 |
Copper (only year 2) - Analytical Method E200.7_8 (Estimated Quantity)
POP Begin: 11-01-2030 POP End: 10-31-2031
| 11.00 |
| EA |
| $0.00 |
| $0.00 |
Total Organic Carbon - Analytical Method A5310C (Estimated Quantity)
POP Begin: 11-01-2030 POP End: 10-31-2031
| 5.00 |
| EA |
| $0.00 |
| $0.00 |
Chlorides - Analytical Method E300.0 (Estimated Quantity)
POP Begin: 11-01-2030 POP End: 10-31-2031
| 78.00 |
| EA |
| $0.00 |
| $0.00 |
Water Hardness - Analytical Method A2340B (Estimated Quantity)
POP Begin: 11-01-2030 POP End: 10-31-2031
| 78.00 |
| EA |
| $0.00 |
| $0.00 |
Total Alkalinity - Analytical Method A2320B (Estimated Quantity)
POP Begin: 11-01-2030 POP End: 10-31-2031
| 78.00 |
| EA |
| $0.00 |
| $0.00 |
Ph Level - Analytical Method A4500-H B (Estimated Quantity)
POP Begin: 11-01-2030 POP End: 10-31-2031
| 48.00 |
| EA |
| $0.00 |
| $0.00 |
Conductive - Analytical Method A2510B (Estimated Quantity)
POP Begin: 11-01-2030 POP End: 10-31-2031
| 2.00 |
| EA |
| $0.00 |
| $0.00 |
Semi-voilatile Organic compounds 1 - Analytical Method E625.1 (Estimated Quantity)
POP Begin: 11-01-2030 POP End: 10-31-2031
| 2.00 |
| EA |
| $0.00 |
| $0.00 |
Semi-voilatile Organic compounds 2 - Analytical Method E625.1 (Estimated Quantity)
POP Begin: 11-01-2030 POP End: 10-31-2031
| 2.00 |
| EA |
| $0.00 |
| $0.00 |
Pureable Organics - Analytical Method E624.1 (Estimated Quantity)
POP Begin: 11-01-2030 POP End: 10-31-2031
| 873.00 |
| EA |
| $0.00 |
| $0.00 |
Sample disposal fee - Analytical Method (Estimated Quantity)
POP Begin: 11-01-2030 POP End: 10-31-2031
| GRAND TOTAL |
| $0.00 |
ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA
| ACRN |
| APPROPRIATION |
| REQUISITION NUMBER |
| AMOUNT |
B.2 DELIVERY SCHEDULE
| ITEM NUMBER |
| SHIPPING INFORMATION |
| QUANTITY |
| DELIVERY DATE |
| 0001 |
| SHIP TO: |
| Montana Health Care System |
3687 Veterans Drive Fort Harrison, MT 59636 1500 USA 420.00
| 0002 |
| SHIP TO: |
| Montana Health Care System |
3687 Veterans Drive
139.00
| 0003 |
| SHIP TO: |
| Montana Health Care System |
3687 Veterans Drive
5.00
| 0004 |
| SHIP TO: |
| Montana Health Care System |
3687 Veterans Drive
5.00
| 0005 |
| SHIP TO: |
| Montana Health Care System |
3687 Veterans Drive
0.00
| 0006 |
| SHIP TO: |
| Montana Health Care System |
3687 Veterans Drive
0.00
| 0007 |
| SHIP TO: |
| Montana Health Care System |
3687 Veterans Drive
11.00
| 0008 |
| SHIP TO: |
| Montana Health Care System |
3687 Veterans Drive
5.00
| 0009 |
| SHIP TO: |
| Montana Health Care System |
3687 Veterans Drive
78.00
| 0010 |
| SHIP TO: |
| Montana Health Care System |
3687 Veterans Drive
78.00
| 0011 |
| SHIP TO: |
| Montana Health Care System |
3687 Veterans Drive
78.00
| 0012 |
| SHIP TO: |
| Montana Health Care System |
3687 Veterans Drive
48.00
| 0013 |
| SHIP TO: |
| Montana Health Care System |
3687 Veterans Drive
2.00
| 0014 |
| SHIP TO: |
| Montana Health Care System |
3687 Veterans Drive
2.00
| 0015 |
| SHIP TO: |
| Montana Health Care System |
3687 Veterans Drive
2.00
| 0016 |
| SHIP TO: |
| Montana Health Care System |
3687 Veterans Drive
873.00
| 1001 |
| SHIP TO: |
| Montana Health Care System |
3687 Veterans Drive
420.00
| 1002 |
| SHIP TO: |
| Montana Health Care System |
3687 Veterans Drive
139.00
| 1003 |
| SHIP TO: |
| Montana Health Care System |
3687 Veterans Drive
5.00
| 1004 |
| SHIP TO: |
| Montana Health Care System |
3687 Veterans Drive
5.00
| 1005 |
| SHIP TO: |
| Montana Health Care System |
3687 Veterans Drive
0.00
| 1006 |
| SHIP TO: |
| Montana Health Care System |
3687 Veterans Drive
0.00
| 1007 |
| SHIP TO: |
| Montana Health Care System |
3687 Veterans Drive
11.00
| 1008 |
| SHIP TO: |
| Montana Health Care System |
3687 Veterans Drive
5.00
| 1009 |
| SHIP TO: |
| Montana Health Care System |
3687 Veterans Drive
78.00
| 1010 |
| SHIP TO: |
| Montana Health Care System |
3687 Veterans Drive
78.00
| 1011 |
| SHIP TO: |
| Montana Health Care System |
3687 Veterans Drive
78.00
| 1012 |
| SHIP TO: |
| Montana Health Care System |
3687 Veterans Drive
48.00
| 1013 |
| SHIP TO: |
| Montana Health Care System |
3687 Veterans Drive
2.00
| 1014 |
| SHIP TO: |
| Montana Health Care System |
3687 Veterans Drive
2.00
| 1015 |
| SHIP TO: |
| Montana Health Care System |
3687 Veterans Drive
2.00
| 1016 |
| SHIP TO: |
| Montana Health Care System |
3687 Veterans Drive
873.00
| 2001 |
| SHIP TO: |
| Montana Health Care System |
3687 Veterans Drive
420.00
| 2002 |
| SHIP TO: |
| Montana Health Care System |
3687 Veterans Drive
139.00
| 2003 |
| SHIP TO: |
| Montana Health Care System |
3687 Veterans Drive
5.00
| 2004 |
| SHIP TO: |
| Montana Health Care System |
3687 Veterans Drive
5.00
| 2005 |
| SHIP TO: |
| Montana Health Care System |
3687 Veterans Drive
12.00
| 2006 |
| SHIP TO: |
| Montana Health Care System |
3687 Veterans Drive
12.00
| 2007 |
| SHIP TO: |
| Montana Health Care System |
3687 Veterans Drive
11.00
| 2008 |
| SHIP TO: |
| Montana Health Care System |
3687 Veterans Drive
5.00
| 2009 |
| SHIP TO: |
| Montana Health Care System |
3687 Veterans Drive
78.00
| 2010 |
| SHIP TO: |
| Montana Health Care System |
3687 Veterans Drive
78.00
| 2011 |
| SHIP TO: |
| Montana Health Care System |
3687 Veterans Drive
78.00
| 2012 |
| SHIP TO: |
| Montana Health Care System |
3687 Veterans Drive
48.00
| 2013 |
| SHIP TO: |
| Montana Health Care System |
3687 Veterans Drive
2.00
| 2014 |
| SHIP TO: |
| Montana Health Care System |
3687 Veterans Drive
2.00
| 2015 |
| SHIP TO: |
| Montana Health Care System |
3687 Veterans Drive
2.00
| 2016 |
| SHIP TO: |
| Montana Health Care System |
3687 Veterans Drive
873.00
| 3001 |
| SHIP TO: |
| Montana Health Care System |
3687 Veterans Drive
420.00
| 3002 |
| SHIP TO: |
| Montana Health Care System |
3687 Veterans Drive
139.00
| 3003 |
| SHIP TO: |
| Montana Health Care System |
3687 Veterans Drive
5.00
| 3004 |
| SHIP TO: |
| Montana Health Care System |
3687 Veterans Drive
5.00
| 3005 |
| SHIP TO: |
| Montana Health Care System |
3687 Veterans Drive
0.00
| 3006 |
| SHIP TO: |
| Montana Health Care System |
3687 Veterans Drive
0.00
| 3007 |
| SHIP TO: |
| Montana Health Care System |
3687 Veterans Drive
11.00
| 3008 |
| SHIP TO: |
| Montana Health Care System |
3687 Veterans Drive
5.00
| 3009 |
| SHIP TO: |
| Montana Health Care System |
3687 Veterans Drive
78.00
| 3010 |
| SHIP TO: |
| Montana Health Care System |
3687 Veterans Drive
78.00
| 3011 |
| SHIP TO: |
| Montana Health Care System |
3687 Veterans Drive
78.00
| 3012 |
| SHIP TO: |
| Montana Health Care System |
3687 Veterans Drive
48.00
| 3013 |
| SHIP TO: |
| Montana Health Care System |
3687 Veterans Drive
2.00
| 3014 |
| SHIP TO: |
| Montana Health Care System |
3687 Veterans Drive
2.00
| 3015 |
| SHIP TO: |
| Montana Health Care System |
3687 Veterans Drive
2.00
| 3016 |
| SHIP TO: |
| Montana Health Care System |
3687 Veterans Drive
873.00
| 4001 |
| SHIP TO: |
| Montana Health Care System |
3687 Veterans Drive
420.00
| 4002 |
| SHIP TO: |
| Montana Health Care System |
3687 Veterans Drive
139.00
| 4003 |
| SHIP TO: |
| Montana Health Care System |
3687 Veterans Drive
5.00
| 4004 |
| SHIP TO: |
| Montana Health Care System |
3687 Veterans Drive
5.00
| 4005 |
| SHIP TO: |
| Montana Health Care System |
3687 Veterans Drive
0.00
| 4006 |
| SHIP TO: |
| Montana Health Care System |
3687 Veterans Drive
0.00
| 4007 |
| SHIP TO: |
| Montana Health Care System |
3687 Veterans Drive
11.00
| 4008 |
| SHIP TO: |
| Montana Health Care System |
3687 Veterans Drive
5.00
| 4009 |
| SHIP TO: |
| Montana Health Care System |
3687 Veterans Drive
78.00
| 4010 |
| SHIP TO: |
| Montana Health Care System |
3687 Veterans Drive
78.00
| 4011 |
| SHIP TO: |
| Montana Health Care System |
3687 Veterans Drive
78.00
| 4012 |
| SHIP TO: |
| Montana Health Care System |
3687 Veterans Drive
48.00
| 4013 |
| SHIP TO: |
| Montana Health Care System |
3687 Veterans Drive
2.00
| 4014 |
| SHIP TO: |
| Montana Health Care System |
3687 Veterans Drive
2.00
| 4015 |
| SHIP TO: |
| Montana Health Care System |
3687 Veterans Drive
2.00
| 4016 |
| SHIP TO: |
| Montana Health Care System |
3687 Veterans Drive
873.00
B.3 DESCRIPTION OF AGREEMENT
Under this agreement, the BPA holder shall provide Water Sample Laboratory Testing Services for Montana VA Health Care System (Montana VAHCS), located in Fort Harrison, MT, as ordered on individual Task Orders (TO).
B.4 TERM OF BPA
This BPA is established for a period of five years from the date of award/effective date listed in block 3 of the SF1449. This BPA expires on 10-31-2031 or such later ending date as determined by the exercise of any option. The Government shall conduct an annual review of the established BPA. Upon completion of the annual review, a determination will be made whether or not it is in the best interest of the Government to continue with performance of this BPA.
B.5 PRECEDENCE
The Terms and conditions included in this BPA apply to all purchases made pursuant to it. In the event of an inconsistency between the provisions of this BPA and the Contractor's invoice, the provisions of this BPA will take precedence.
B.6 OBLIGATION OF FUNDS
This BPA does not obligate any funds. The Government is only obligated to the extent of authorized Task Orders (TO) issued under this BPA.
The Government does not guarantee that it will place any order under this agreement. A contract is NOT created at the time the order is placed and the contractor has neither the contractual obligation to perform, nor does the Government have authority to enforce performance or any obligation to place orders under the BPA. If the contractor cannot be reached or does not respond within 5 days of an emailed order to the contractor’s main representative the VA will seek alternate methods to obtain the required outcome of service. Additionally, if the contractor is not able to meet the time and date needed, the contractor should provide written notice to the Contracting Office and the VA local POC which specifically states that the order request is declined.
B.7 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE
The Contractor shall provide pricing for three or more orderable items in the Price Schedule spreadsheet attached in Section D.
B.8 AUTHORIZED USERS
The Contracting Officer is the only authorized user to place orders under this BPA. BPA holders shall not accept or perform any purported order that does not contain an order number.
B.9 ORDERING
Task orders (TOs) will be placed against this BPA using official email messages. Each individual BPA Order will describe the tasks, services and deliverables required.
B.10 PURCHASE LIMITATIONS
Individual TOs may not exceed $_______ each.
The Price Ceiling is $____________ over the life of the BPA.
B.11 CONTRACTOR PAYMENT REQUESTS
Contractor e-Invoice Set-Up Information: Please contact Tungsten at the phone number or email address listed below to begin submitting your electronic invoices to the VA Financial Services Center for payment processing, free of charge. If you have question about the e-invoicing program or Tungsten, please contact the FSC at the phone number or email address listed below:
· Access the web site for more invoicing instructions: https://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp
· Tungsten e-Invoice Setup Information: 1-877-489-6135
· Tungsten e-Invoice email: VA.Registration@Tungsten-Network.com
· FSC e-Invoice Contact Information: 1-877-353-9791
· FSC e-invoice email: vafsccshd@va.gov Payment requests may be impacted, along with the active status of the contract, if contractor fails to maintain SAM registration, has legally changed its business name or "doing business as" name (whichever is shown on the contract), or has transferred the assets used in performing the contract. Refer to FAR clause 52.204-13 for compliance requirements.
B.12 AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES
The Primary Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) for projects under this Agreement is:
The Secondary Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) for projects under this Agreement is:
The Primary and/or Secondary COR will be responsible for technical monitoring of the contractor's performance and deliveries. The COR and the Contractor's Representative shall work together to ensure that all contractual requirements are being met. The COR will interpret specifications or technical portions of the work. The COR is not authorized to perform, formally or informally, any of the following actions:
(1) Promise, award, agree to award, or execute any contract, contract modification, or notice of intent that changes or may change this contract;
(2) Waive or agree to modification of the delivery schedule;
(3) Make any final decision on any contract matter subject to the Disputes Clause;
(4) Terminate, for any reason, the contractor's right to proceed;
(5) Obligate in any way, the payment of money by the Government. Only a warranted Contracting Officer is authorized to obligate funds on this or any other contract action.
The contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer in writing if the COR has taken an action (or fails to take action) or issues directions (written or oral) that the contractor considers to exceed the above limitations.
The contractor shall provide the Contracting Officer information copies of all correspondence to the COR.
B.13 MANAGEMENT CONTROL
The BPA holder shall provide to the Contracting Officer (CO) a list of all teaming partners or subcontractors within 5 calendar days after order award. As subcontractors and/or teaming partners are added, and/or deleted, an updated listing will be provided to the CO within 5 calendar days of such change. All BPA holder personnel shall display identification badges at all times while charging hours to the order or at a government or government contractor location. Authorized Government personnel shall accompany all visits to Program Offices, unless other specific arrangements have been made.
B.14 TERMS AND CONDITIONS
The Contractor agrees to the following terms of a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) EXCLUSIVELY WITH the Department of Veterans Affairs, MTVAHCS.
B.15 GENERAL SERVICES ORDERS
a. The BPA holder shall furnish all the necessary qualified personnel, materials, facilities and management resources to furnish the services set forth in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) within the terms specified and at the price(s) stated.
b. It is understood and agreed that the BPA holder shall provide Fixed-Price quotes when requested by the Contracting Officer (CO). The contractor's quote shall be priced using labor rates and labor categories here in provided.
B.16 TERMS AND CONDITIONS
The Contractor agrees to the following terms of a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) EXCLUSIVELY WITH the Department of Veterans Affairs:
B.17 ADMINISTRATIVE DATA
A Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) is hereby established between and the Department of Veterans Affairs under the following terms and conditions incorporated in this BPA:
Primary Point of Contact:
Alternate Point of Contact:
DUNS NUMBER:
Cognizant Office (Include complete address):
Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office
NCO 19
6162 South Willow Drive, Suite 300 Greenwood Village CO 80111
B.18 PRICING DATA
1. The prices included on the BPA list (or applicable "discounted" rates submitted in a proposal response to an RFQ resulting in award) that are in effect on the effective date of an order shall govern that order's basic performance period. With regard to any option years, which are later exercised, the proposed option year rates as incorporated into the order award are in effect until such time, if applicable, that the contractor has been authorized a rate increase culminating from a negotiation with the Contracting Officer.
2. The BPA holder can voluntarily reduce offered prices at any time by giving 24-hour advance notice (by facsimile or electronic-mail) to the Department of Veterans Affairs/Contracting Officer. This BPA also allows for additional discounts if a "large order" is placed at one time. An advanced notice is not required for discounts offered for only an individual order. Whether an order is large enough to warrant such a discount is subject to the discretion of the BPA holder.
3. The BPA holder may also increase BPA prices at any time. Any BPA price increase shall not take effect until the Department of Veterans Affairs Contracting Officer receives written notification (U.S. mail, facsimile, or electronic-mail). Any order already issued shall not be affected by any change to BPA pricing. The prices offered under this BPA will undergo annual review by the Department of Veterans Affairs Contracting Officer.
B.19 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE BPA
a. The Government may extend the term of this BPA by written notice to the Contractor at any time prior to the expiration of the BPA, provided that the Government shall give the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 30 days before the BPA expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.
b. If the Government exercises this option, the extended BPA shall be considered to include this option provision.
B.20 SEGREGATION OF COSTS
a. The "Payments under Time-and-Materials and Labor-Hour Contracts" clause provides for reimbursement to the contractor of costs incurred for certain items and services purchased directly for the contract, subject to certain limitations set forth in the clause. Such items may include the lease/purchase of equipment, travel expenses for Government- directed travel, consumable materials, tuition and registration fees for specialized training, and other services or items acquired for the Government's account under the Government Property clause. The items and services which the BPA holder is authorized to purchase on a cost- reimbursement basis shall be limited to only those specific items and services described in the order(s) issued to the BPA holder as authorized for purchase.
b. The BPA holder shall segregate costs associated with materials and other items authorized to be purchased on a cost-reimbursement basis (to be specified in each order) from other costs associated with the performance of this contract in such a manner that at any time the costs subject to reimbursement under each order shall be readily ascertainable.
c. The "Ceiling Price" referred to in the "Payments under Time and Materials and Labor-Hour Contracts" clause shall be the ceiling price as stated in each order.
B.21 GENERAL SERVICES ORDERS
a. The BPA holder shall furnish all the necessary qualified personnel, materials, facilities and management resources to furnish the services set forth in the Statement of Objectives (SOO) or the Performance Work Statement (PWS) within the terms specified and at the price(s) stated.
b. It is understood and agreed that the BPA holder shall provide Fixed-Price proposals when requested by the Contracting Officer (CO). The contractor's proposal shall be priced using labor rates and labor categories here in provided. The CO will issue Fixed Priced Orders upon completion of negotiations of contractor proposals.
B.22 NONPERSONAL SERVICES
a. In performance of this contract, the BPA holder will provide services as required by program offices to support management of their overall mission. This will be based upon the order's performance work statement for the specific effort. Orders will be formally issued to the BPA holder as opposed to individual BPA holder employees.
b. The services required under the Agreement constitute professional and management services within the definition provided by FAR 37.201. Under this Agreement the Government will obtain professional services, which are essential to the Department of Veterans Affairs mission but not otherwise available within Department of Veterans Affairs.
c. The Government will neither supervise BPA holder employees nor control the method by which the BPA holder performs the required tasks. Under no circumstances shall the Government assign tasks to, or prepare work schedules for, individual BPA holder employees. It shall be the responsibility of the BPA holder to manage their employees and to guard against any actions that are of the nature of personal services, or give the perception of personal services. If the BPA holder feels that any actions constitute, or are perceived to constitute personal services, it shall be the BPA holder's further responsibility to notify the Contracting Officer immediately.
d. These services shall not be used to perform work of a policy/ decision making or management nature. All decisions relative to programs supported by BPA holders will be the sole responsibility of the Government. Support services will not be ordered to circumvent personnel ceilings, pay limitations, or competitive employment procedures.
B.23 AUTHORIZED LIMITS
The Government estimates, but does not guarantee, that individual BPA Orders placed against this Agreement may reach /per Order. This Order Limit may be increased by mutual agreement of the parties as necessary, in whole or part. The authorized Ceiling Limit of the Agreement is set at over the period covered by the Agreement; this ceiling is also not a guarantee. The Ceiling Limit may also be raised in association with Order Limit increases or other conditions which, by mutual agreement of the parties, maybe considered necessary. Authorization for individual orders above the stated order and/or Ceiling Limits must be coordinated through the Contracting Officer before larger valued orders can be issued and prior to commencement of work. All unauthorized work, regardless of amount, will be processed through the ratification process.
B.24 OBLIGATION OF FUNDS
This BPA does not obligate any funds. The Government is obligated only to the extent of authorized orders actually issued under the BPA by the Contracting Officer.
B.25 MANAGEMENT CONTROL
The BPA holder shall provide to the Contracting Officer (CO) a list of all teaming partners or subcontractors within calendar days after order award. As subcontractors and/or teaming partners are added, and/or deleted, an updated listing will be provided to the CO within calendar days of such change. All BPA holder personnel shall display identification badges at all times while charging hours to the order or at a government or government contractor location. Authorized Government personnel shall accompany all visits to Department of Veterans Affairs Program Offices, unless other specific arrangements have been made.
B.26 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE
This BPA expires on 10-31-2031 or such later ending date as determined by the exercise of any option.
B.27 AUTHORIZED INDIVIDUALS
Individuals Authorized to Place Orders:
DVA authorizes the following entities to place orders:
B.28 ORDER FORMAT
Orders will be placed against this BPA via e-mail, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), FAX, or in hardcopy format. Each individual BPA Order will describe the tasks, services and deliverables required.
B.29 AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES
The primary Contracting Officer (CO) for this Agreement is:
| Department of Veterans Affairs |
| Network Contracting Office |
| NCO 19 |
The Primary Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) for projects under this Agreement is:
The Secondary Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) for projects under this Agreement is:
The Primary and/or Secondary COR will be responsible for technical monitoring of the contractor's performance and deliveries. The COR and the Contractor's Representative shall work together to ensure that all contractual requirements are being met. The COR will interpret specifications or technical portions of the work. The COR is not authorized to perform, formally or informally, any of the following actions:
(1) Promise, award, agree to award, or execute any contract, contract modification, or notice of intent that changes or may change this contract;
(2) Waive or agree to modification of the delivery schedule;
(3) Make any final decision on any contract matter subject to the Disputes Clause;
(4) Terminate, for any reason, the contractor's right to proceed;
(5) Obligate in any way, the payment of money by the Government. Only a warranted Contracting Officer is authorized to obligate funds on this or any other contract action.
The contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer in writing if the COR has taken an action (or fails to take action) or issues directions (written or oral) that the contractor considers to exceed the above limitations.
The contractor shall provide the Contracting Officer information copies of all correspondence to the COR.
B.30 FEDERAL HOLIDAYS
Unless specifically authorized in writing by the Contracting Officer, no services will be provided and no charges will be incurred and/or billed to any order on this contract on any of the officially designated Federal Holidays, B.31 PROHIBIT ACTIVITIES
The BPA holder shall not perform tasks under any resultant order which involve the following:
(a) preparation of any statement of requirements, objectives, or needs to be procured by the Government for services, whether to be acquired by future orders under the program, or by any other contract action at Department of Veterans Affairs;
(b) evaluation of the qualifications of a potential source or any proposal for a contract or order by the Government for services or any other supplies or services;
(c) formulation of "best value" criteria, acquisition plans, solicitations or strategies for the purchase of -like services;
(d) preparation of documentation for future orders for services.
B.32 TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT
The Government will reimburse the cost of travel required in conjunction with performance of orders issued under this contract. Reimbursement for travel is limited to that which is required in the performance of the order. Specific Government direction to attend meetings or gather information shall be reimbursed on a cost reimbursable basis only. Local travel or the relocation of BPA holder personnel from other geographic areas for the purpose of staffing an order, are not subject to reimbursement. The Government will not pay travel charges for travel to and from the BPA holder employee's home and the DVA Office or to and from one company building to another (either within a company or to and from a prime to a sub company). Travel costs subject to reimbursement are limited to travel occurring at the direction of the Government, performed in conjunction with a specific requirement for a trip authorized in the order. Any administrative/clerical support travel costs shall be considered and approved by the Contracting Officer on a case-by-case basis.
B.33 INVOICES
a. Inspection and acceptance shall be accomplished as follows: The Government, for all services furnished under any resulting order, hereby designates the COR in the program office as the point of final inspection and acceptance. The BPA holder will submit each invoice, including all back-up data, to the Contracting Officer (CO) for review and signature. When the CO receives an accurate and complete invoice, he/she will return a signed copy to the BPA holder within five (5) working days. If the invoice is incomplete or inaccurate, the CO will return the unsigned invoice to the BPA holder for correction. The Contracting Officer will then forward the signed invoice to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for payment. Final payment for each order will be accomplished by final invoice accompanied by a receiving report.
b. An itemized invoice shall be submitted to the CO at least monthly or upon expiration of this BPA, whichever occurs first, for all deliveries made during a billing period and for which payment has not been received. Copies of delivery tickets shall support these invoices. "Approved-for-payment" invoices will be submitted to the payment address specified on each individual order issued under this BPA.
B.34 PRECEDENCE
The Terms and conditions included in this BPA apply to all purchases made pursuant to it. In the event of an inconsistency between the provisions of this BPA and the Contractor's invoice, the provisions of this BPA will take precedence.
B.35 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (OCT 2025) (DEVIATION)
(a) Definitions. The clause at Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.202-1, Definitions, is incorporated by reference.
(b) Inspection/Acceptance. The Contractor shall only tender for acceptance those items that conform to the requirements of this contract. The Government reserves the right to inspect or test any supplies or services that have been tendered for acceptance. The Government may require repair or replacement of nonconforming supplies or reperformance of nonconforming services at no increase in contract price. If repair/replacement or reperformance will not correct the defects or is not possible, the Government may seek an equitable price reduction or adequate consideration for acceptance of nonconforming supplies or services. The Government must exercise its post acceptance rights—
(1) Within a reasonable time after the defect was discovered or should have been discovered; and
(2) Before any substantial change occurs in the condition of the item, unless the change is due to the defect in the item.
(c) Assignment. The Contractor or its assignee may assign its rights to receive payment due as a result of performance of this contract to a bank, trust company, or other financing institution, including any Federal lending agency in accordance with the Assignment of Claims Act (31 U.S.C. 3727). However, when a third party makes payment (e.g., use of the Governmentwide commercial purchase card), the Contractor may not assign its rights to receive payment under this contract.
(d) Changes. Changes in the terms and conditions of this contract may be made only by written agreement of the parties.
(e) Disputes. This contract is subject to 41 U.S.C. chapter 71, Contract Disputes. Failure of the parties to this contract to reach agreement on any request for equitable adjustment, claim, appeal or action arising under or relating to this contract shall be a dispute to be resolved in accordance with the clause FAR 52.233-1, Disputes, which is incorporated in this contract by reference. The Contractor shall proceed diligently with performance of this contract, pending final resolution of any dispute arising under the contract.
(f) Excusable delays. The Contractor shall be liable for default unless nonperformance is caused by an occurrence beyond the reasonable control of the Contractor and without its fault or negligence. Examples of occurrences include acts of God or the public enemy, acts of the Government in either its sovereign or contractual capacity, fires, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, strikes, unusually severe weather, and delays of common carriers. When an excusable delay occurs, the Contractor shall—
(1) Notify the Contracting Officer in writing as soon as possible;
(2) Remedy the delay as quickly as possible; and
(3) Notify the Contracting Officer when the occurrence is over.
(g) Invoice. The Government will handle invoices according to the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C. 3903) and 5 CFR part 1315. The Contractor shall submit invoices to the address designated in the contract to receive invoices. An invoice must include the information required by 5 CFR part 1315.9(b).
(h) Patent indemnity. The Contractor shall indemnify the Government and its officers, employees, and agents against liability, including costs, for actual or alleged direct or contributory infringement of, or inducement to infringe, any United States or foreign patent, trademark, or copyright, arising out of the performance of this contract, provided the Contractor is reasonably notified of such claims and proceedings.
(i) Payment—
(1) Items accepted. Payment shall be made for items accepted by the Government that have been delivered to the delivery destinations set forth in this contract.
(2) Prompt payment. The Government will make payment in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C. 3903) and prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR part 1315.
(3) Discount. In connection with any discount offered for early payment, time shall be computed from the date of the invoice. For the purpose of computing the discount earned, payment shall be considered to have been made on the date that appears on the payment check or the specified payment date if an electronic funds transfer payment is made.
(4) Overpayments. If the Contractor becomes aware of a duplicate contract financing or invoice payment or that the Government has otherwise overpaid on a contract financing or invoice payment, the Contractor shall—
(i) Remit the overpayment amount to the payment office cited in the contract along with a description of the overpayment including the—
(A) Circumstances of the overpayment (e.g., duplicate payment, erroneous payment, liquidation errors, date(s) of overpayment);
(B) Affected contract number and delivery order number, if applicable;
(C) Affected line item or subline item, if applicable;
(D) Contractor point of contact; and
(ii) Provide a copy of the remittance and supporting documentation to the Contracting Officer.
(5) Interest.
(i) All amounts that become payable by the Contractor to the Government under this contract shall bear simple interest from the date due until paid unless paid within 30 days of becoming due. The interest rate shall be the interest rate established by the Secretary of the Treasury as provided in 41 U.S.C. 7109, which is applicable to the period in which the amount becomes due, as provided in (i)(6)(v) of this clause, and then at the rate applicable for each six-month period as fixed by the Secretary until the amount is paid.
(ii) The Government may issue a demand for payment to the Contractor upon finding a debt is due under the contract.
(iii) Final decisions. The Contracting Officer will issue a final decision as required by FAR part 33 if—
(A) The Contracting Officer and the Contractor are unable to reach agreement on the existence or amount of a debt within 30 days;
(B) The Contractor fails to liquidate a debt previously demanded by the Contracting Officer within the timeline specified in the demand for payment unless the amounts were not repaid because the Contractor has requested an installment payment agreement; or
(C) The Contractor requests a deferment of collection on a debt previously demanded by the Contracting Officer (see FAR part 32).
(iv) If a demand for payment was previously issued for the debt, the demand for payment included in the final decision shall identify the same due date as the original demand for payment.
(v) Amounts shall be due at the earliest of the following dates:
(A) The date fixed under this contract.
(B) The date of the first written demand for payment, including any demand for payment resulting from a termination for cause.
(vi) The interest charge shall be computed for the actual number of calendar days involved beginning on the due date and ending on-
(A) The date on which the designated office receives payment from the Contractor;
(B) The date of issuance of a Government check to the Contractor from which an amount otherwise payable has been withheld as a credit against the contract debt; or
(C) The date on which an amount withheld and applied to the contract debt would otherwise have become payable to the Contractor.
(vii) The interest charge made under this clause may be reduced under the procedures for interest credits prescribed in FAR part 32 in effect on the date of this contract.
(j) Risk of loss. Unless the contract specifically provides otherwise, risk of loss or damage to the supplies provided under this contract shall remain with the Contractor until, and shall pass to the Government upon—
(1) Delivery of the supplies to a carrier, if transportation is f.o.b. origin; or
(2) Delivery of the supplies to the Government at the destination specified in the contract, if transportation is f.o.b. destination.
(k) Taxes. The contract price includes all applicable Federal, State, and local taxes and duties.
(l) Termination for the Government's convenience. The Government reserves the right to terminate this contract, or any part hereof, for its sole convenience. In the event of such termination, the Contractor shall immediately stop all work and shall immediately cause any and all of its suppliers and subcontractors to cease work. Subject to the terms of this contract, the Contractor shall be paid a percentage of the contract price reflecting the percentage of the work performed prior to the notice of termination, plus reasonable charges the Contractor can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Government using its standard record keeping system, have resulted from the termination. The Contractor shall not be required to comply with the cost accounting standards or contract cost principles for this purpose. This paragraph does not give the Government any right to audit the Contractor's records. The Contractor shall not be paid for any work performed or costs incurred which reasonably could have been avoided.
(m) Termination for cause. The Government may terminate this contract, or any part hereof, for cause in the event of any default by the Contractor, or if the Contractor fails to comply with any contract terms and conditions, or fails to provide the Government, upon request, with adequate assurances of future performance. The Government will send a cure notice to the Contractor, unless the reason for the termination is late delivery. In the event of termination for cause, the Government shall not be liable to the Contractor for any amount for supplies or services not accepted, and the Contractor shall be liable to the Government for any and all rights and remedies provided by law. If it is determined that the Government improperly terminated this contract for default, such termination shall be deemed a termination for convenience.
(n) Title. Unless specified elsewhere in this contract, title to items furnished under this contract shall pass to the Government upon acceptance, regardless of when or where the Government takes physical…
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