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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
503-23-2-225-0106 36C24423Q0940 06-1 -2023 McDaniel Brayboy III 215-822-5800 x270347 06-2 -2023
10:00 AM
EDT
36C244 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 4 3900 Woodland Ave Philadelphia PA 19104 X X 333241 500 Employees N/A X See delivery schedule.
36C244 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 4 3900 Woodland Ave Philadelphia PA 19104
Austin Payment Center Department of Veterans Affairs PO Box 149971 Austin TX 78714-9971
(877) 353-9791
(512) 460-5429 See CONTINUATION Page Brand Name Only Burlodge B-Pod Station Please provide information in accordance with the Statement of Need Terms and Conditions.
All responses should include items listed in the Instruction to Offerors section of this document.
Quotes must be submitted by email no later than Thursday 06/2 /2023 by 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time to mcdaniel.brayboy@va.gov All questions must be sent by email.
See CONTINUATION Page X X Brandi Shellhammer Contracting Officer Table of Contents
| SECTION A | 1 |
| A.1 SF 1449 SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES | 1 |
| SECTION B – CONTRACT INFORMATION | 3 |
| B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA | 3 |
| B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE | 4 |
| ITEM INFORMATION | 4 |
| B.3 DELIVERY SCHEDULE | 5 |
| B.4 STATEMENT OF NEED | 6 |
| SECTION C ‐ CONTRACT CLAUSES | 8 |
| C.1 PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES | 8 |
| C.2 52.252‐2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998) | 8 |
| C.3 VAAR 852.203‐70 COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING (MAY 2018) | 8 |
| C.4 VAAR 852.212‐71 GRAY MARKET AND COUNTERFEIT ITEMS (FEB 2023) | 8 |
| C.5 852.219-76 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SUPPLIES AND PRODUCTS (JAN 2023) (DEVIATION) | 9 |
| C.6 VAAR 852.232‐72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS (NOV 2018) | 12 |
| C.7 VAAR 852.242‐71 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER (OCT 2020) | 13 |
| C.8 VAAR 852.246‐71 REJECTED GOODS (OCT 2018) | 13 |
| C.9 VAAR 852.247‐73 PACKING FOR DOMESTIC SHIPMENT (OCT 2018) | 13 |
| EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (MAR 2023) | 14 |
| SECTION E ‐ SOLICITATION PROVISIONS | 24 |
| E.1 ADDENDUM | 24 |
| E.2 52.252‐1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998) | 25 |
| E.3 SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021) | 25 |
| E.4 REPRESENTATION (OCT 2020) | 28 |
| E.5 52.225‐2 BUY AMERICAN CERTIFICATE (OCT 2022) | 29 |
| E.6 52.225‐18 PLACE OF MANUFACTURE (AUG 2018) | 30 |
| 2021) | 31 |
| E.7 EVALUATION COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (DEC 2022) | 31 |
SECTION B – CONTRACT INFORMATION
B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA
1. Contract Administration: All contract administration matters will be handled by the following individuals: CONTRACTOR PLEASE FILL IN ALL HIGHLIGHTED AREAS.
a. CONTRACTOR:
b. GOVERNMENT: Contracting Officer 36C244 McDaniel Brayboy III – mcdaniel.brayboy@va.gov Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 4 3900 Woodland Ave Philadelphia PA 19104
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] Upon receipt and acceptance of product |
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.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS: The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the Solicitation numbered and dated as follows:
| AMENDMENT NO |
| DATE |
B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE
ITEM INFORMATION
| ITEM NUMBER |
| DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES |
| QUANTITY |
| UNIT |
| UNIT PRICE |
| AMOUNT |
| 1.00 |
| EA |
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
B-POD BASE STATION Burlodge Model No. BLP1A.760 B-Pod BaseStation 3 PHASE - 208V 60Hz 6KW Retherm or BOOSTING System accommodates transport POD (cart) models . Stainless steel exterior and interior construction with Hi-impact ABS plastic front & top mounted control panel housing. Exterior blue LED digital mounted control panel c/w automatic programation, 3 cycles, audible alarm and visual signal c/w HACCP Monitoring program. Base Station has 2 side mounted support legs & floor mounting brackets. Electrical 208 volt, 3 phase, 60 cycle 4 wire, 30 amp service, must be hard wired to meet local requirements. Approvals UL, ETLcus and EPH sanitation.
LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: BLP1A.760
| 1.00 |
| EA |
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
BLP0A.010 ADAPTOR PANEL FOR SHORT VERSION
LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: BLP0A.010
| 1.00 |
| EA |
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
BLP0A.001 PANEL GREEN B-POD
LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: BLP0A.001
| 1.00 |
| EA |
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
BLP0A.700.22 THREE PHASE - 208V - NO ELECTRICAL CABLE OR PLUG INCLUDED
LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: BLP0A.700.22
| 1.00 |
| EA |
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
BLP1A.701.13 B-POD DOUBLE REFR FLEXIBLE PIPES USA - cETL US & Sanitation
LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: BLP1A.701.13
| 1.00 |
| EA |
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
BLP2A.060 LCD ELECTRONIC CONTROL PANEL for Green Panel BPDS.PW.01 B-Pod Docking Station One (1) Year Defective Parts Warranty BPTC.PW.01 B-Pod Transport Cart One (1) Year Defective Parts Warranty
| GRAND TOTAL |
| __________________ |
B.3 DELIVERY SCHEDULE
| ITEM NUMBER |
| QUANTITY |
| DELIVERY DATE |
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
B.4 STATEMENT OF NEED
Nutrition and Food Services B-POD Base Station Altoona VA Medical Center
1. Purpose of project: The approved vendor shall provide Burlodge USA Inc. Model No. BLP1A.760 -B‐Pod Base Station Retherm System as specified below.
2. Background: The Altoona VA Medical Center has need to replace one Brand Name Only B-POD Prethermalization Base Stations. The medical center serves an elderly population. A properly functioning and reliable dish machine is critical to our mission.
3. Tasks and deliverables: The vendor will be responsible to deliver and install the new B-POD Base unit. Salient characteristics that must be satisfied, at a minimum, are:
B-POD Base Station: 1 each
· Burlodge USA Inc. Model No. BLP1A.760 -B‐Pod Base Station Retherm System
· Hi‐impact ABS plastic front & top mounted control panel housing
· Exterior blue LED digital mounted control panel c/w automatic programing
· 3 cycles
· Audible alarm
· Visual signal c/w HACCP monitoring program
· Base Station has 2 side mounted support legs & floor mounting brackets
· Electrical 208 volt, 3 phase, 60 cycle 4 wire
· 30/40amp service c/w cord & plug
· Approvals UL
· ETLcus and EPH sanitation
· 208V 60Hz 6KW; BLP0A.010 ADAPTOR PANEL FOR SHORT VERSION; BLP0A.001 Panel Green B‐POD; BLP0A.700.22
· Three phase ‐ 208V ‐ with electrical cable
· BLP1A.701.13 B‐POD double REFR flexible pipes USA ‐ cETL US & Sanitation.
· BLP2A.060 LCD electronic control panel with HACCP & BCARDWISE
· BPDS.PW.01 B‐Pod Docking Station One (1) Year Defective Parts Warranty
· BPTC.PW.01 B‐Pod Transport Cart One (1) Year Defective Parts Warranty
4. Delivery:
All items must be delivered to the following location:
Altoona VA Medical Center -Delivery Dock (VA Purchase order#) 2907 Pleasant Valley Blvd.
Altoona, PA 16602
Monday – Friday from 7:00am – 3:00pm (excluding federal holidays)
5. Training Requirements: (If required) All Contractors must receive Privacy training annually using one of the following methods:
· Complete “VA Privacy Training for Personnel without Access to VA Computer Systems or Direct Access to or Use to VA Sensitive Information” training by using VA’s TMS system (https://www.tms.va.gov/). Contractors may use the TMS Managed Self Enrollment method to complete the training in TMS. The COR must ensure that all contractors are validated in the PHI domain.
· Complete the hard copy version of “VA Privacy Training for Personnel without Access to VA Computers” and provide to COR.
6. Badging Requirements: (If required) A compliant ID badge must be worn by Contractors always while on VA premises. The Vendor is required to comply with physical security guidelines by either checking in with the VA Police when they come on-site to perform contracted services, or by obtaining a VA Contractor ID badge from the VA Police.
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SECTION C ‐ CONTRACT CLAUSES
C.1 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.2 52.252‐2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)
This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):
http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/ (End of Clause)
FAR
Number
| Title |
| Date |
| 52.204‐13 |
| SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE |
| OCT 2018 |
| 52.204‐18 |
| COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE MAINTENANCE |
| AUG 2020 |
| 52.232‐40 |
| PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS |
| MAR 2023 |
C.3 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.
C.4 VAAR 852.212‐71 GRAY MARKET AND COUNTERFEIT ITEMS (FEB 2023)
(a) No used, refurbished, or remanufactured supplies or equipment/parts shall be provided. This procurement is for new Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) items only. No gray market items shall be provided. Gray market items are OEM goods intentionally or unintentionally sold outside an authorized sales territory or sold by non‐authorized dealers in an authorized sales territory.
(b) No counterfeit supplies or equipment/ parts shall be provided. Counterfeit items include unlawful or unauthorized reproductions, substitutions, or alterations that have been mismarked, misidentified, or otherwise misrepresented to be an authentic, unmodified item from the original manufacturer, or a source with the express written authority of the original manufacturer or current design activity, including an authorized aftermarket manufacturer. Unlawful or unauthorized substitutions include used items represented as new, or the false identification of grade, serial number, lot number, date code, or performance characteristics.
(c) Vendor shall be an OEM, authorized dealer, authorized distributor, or authorized reseller for the proposed equipment/system, verified by an authorization letter or other documents from the OEM. All software licensing, warranty and service associated with the equipment/system shall be in accordance with the OEM terms and conditions.
(End of Clause) C.5 852.219-76 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SUPPLIES AND PRODUCTS (JAN 2023) (DEVIATION)
(a) Pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127(l)(2), the offeror certifies that—
(1) If awarded a contract (see FAR 2.101 definition), it will comply with the limitations on subcontracting requirement as provided in the solicitation and the resultant contract, as follows: [Offeror check the appropriate box]
(i) [ ] In the case of a contract for supplies or products (other than from a non-manufacturer of such supplies), it will not pay more than 50% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not certified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database as set forth in 852.219-73 or certified VOSBs listed in the SBA certification database as set forth in 852.219-74. Any work that a similarly situated certified SDBOSB/VOSB subcontractor further subcontracts will count towards the 50% subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. Cost of materials are excluded and not considered to be subcontracted.
(ii) [ ] In the case of a contract for supplies from a nonmanufacturer, it will supply the product of a domestic small business manufacturer or processor, unless a waiver as described in 13 CFR 121.406(b)(5) is granted. The offeror understands that, as provided in 13 CFR 121.406(b)(7), such a waiver has no effect on requirements external to the Small Business Act, such as the Buy American Act or the Trade Agreements Act.
(2) Manufacturer or nonmanufacturer representation and certification. [Offeror fill-in—check each applicable box below. The offeror must select the applicable provision below, identifying itself as either a manufacturer or nonmanufacturer]:
(i) [ ] Manufacturer or producer. The offeror certifies that it is the manufacturer or producer of the end item being procured, and the end item is manufactured or produced in the United States, in accordance with paragraph (a)(1)(i).
(ii) [ ] Nonmanufacturer. The offeror certifies that it qualifies as a nonmanufacturer in accordance with the requirements of 13 CFR 121.406(b) and paragraph (a)(1)(ii). The offeror further certifies it meets each element below as required in order to qualify as a nonmanufacturer. [Offeror fill-in—check each box below.] [ ] The offeror certifies that it does not exceed 500 employees (or 150 employees for the Information Technology Value Added Reseller exception to NAICS code 541519, which is found at 13 CFR 121.201, footnote 18).
[ ] The offeror certifies that it is primarily engaged in the retail or wholesale trade and normally sells the type of item being supplied.
[ ] The offeror certifies that it will take ownership or possession of the item(s) with its personnel, equipment, or facilities in a manner consistent with industry practice.
(iii) [ ] The offeror certifies that it will supply the end item of a small business manufacturer, processor, or producer made in the United States, unless a waiver as provided in 13 CFR 121.406(b)(5) has been issued by SBA. [Contracting Officer fill-in or removal (see 13 CFR 121.1205). This requirement must be included for a single end item. However, if SBA has issued an applicable waiver of the nonmanufacturer rule for the end item, this requirement must be removed in the final solicitation or contract.] or [Contracting officer tailor clause to remove one or other block under subparagraph (iii).] [ ] If this is a multiple item acquisition, the offeror certifies that at least 50% of the estimated contract value is composed of items that are manufactured by small business concerns. [Contracting Officer fill-in or removal. See 13 CFR 121.406(d) for multiple end items. If SBA has issued an applicable nonmanufacturer rule waiver, this requirement must be removed in the final solicitation or contract.]
(3) The offeror acknowledges that this certification concerns a matter within the jurisdiction of an Agency of the United States. The offeror further acknowledges that this certification is subject to Title 18, United States Code, Section 1001, and, as such, a false, fictitious, or fraudulent certification may render the offeror subject to criminal, civil, or administrative penalties, including prosecution.
(4) If VA determines that an SDVOSB/VOSB awarded a contract pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127 did not act in good faith, such SDVOSB/VOSB shall be subject to any or all of the following:
(i) Referral to the VA Suspension and Debarment Committee;
(ii) A fine under section 16(g)(1) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 645(g)(1)); and
(iii) Prosecution for violating 18 U.S.C. 1001.
(b) The offeror represents and understands that by submission of its offer and award of a contract it may be required to provide copies of documents or records to VA that VA may review to determine whether the offeror complied with the limitations on subcontracting requirement specified in the contract or to determine whether the offeror qualifies as a manufacturer or nonmanufacturer in compliance with the limitations on subcontracting requirement. Contracting officers may, at their discretion, require the contractor to demonstrate its compliance with the limitations on subcontracting at any time during performance and upon completion of a contract if the information regarding such compliance is not already available to the contracting officer. Evidence of compliance includes, but is not limited to, invoices, copies of subcontracts, or a list of the value of tasks performed.
(c) The offeror further agrees to cooperate fully and make available any documents or records as may be required to enable VA to determine compliance. The offeror understands that failure to provide documents as requested by VA may result in remedial action as the Government deems appropriate.
(d) Offeror completed certification/fill-in required. The formal certification must be completed, signed and returned with the offeror’s bid, quotation, or proposal. The Government will not consider offers for award from offerors that do not provide the certification, and all such responses will be deemed ineligible for evaluation and award.
Certification:
I hereby certify that if awarded the contract, [insert name of offeror] will comply with the limitations on subcontracting specified in this clause and in the resultant contract. I further certify that I am authorized to execute this certification on behalf of [insert name of offeror].
Printed Name of Signee: ________________________________________ Printed Title of Signee: _________________________________________ Signature: ___________________________________________________ Date: _____________________ Company Name and Address: ______________________________________
(End of Clause)
C.6 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.7 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.8 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.
C.9 VAAR 852.247‐73 PACKING FOR DOMESTIC SHIPMENT (OCT 2018)
Material shall be packed for shipment in such a manner that will insure acceptance by common carriers and safe delivery at destination. Containers and closures shall comply with regulations of carriers as applicable to the mode of transportation.
(End of Clause) (End of Addendum to 52.212‐4)
C.10 52.212‐5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR
EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (MAR 2023)
(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 and Other Covered Entities (NOV 2021) (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.)
[X] (4) 52.204–10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First‐Tier Subcontract Awards (JUN 2020) (Pub. L. 109–282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).
[] (5) [Reserved] [] (6) 52.204–14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (OCT 2016) (Pub. L. 111–117, section 743 of Div. C).
[] (7) 52.204–15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite‐Delivery Contracts (OCT 2016) (Pub. L. 111–117, section 743 of Div. C).
[X] (8) 52.209–6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (NOV 2021) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).
[] (9) 52.209‐9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Oct 2018) (41 U.S.C. 2313).
[] (10) [Reserved] [] (11) 52.219–3, Notice of HUBZone Set‐Aside or Sole‐Source Award (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C. 657a).
[X] (12) 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).
[] (13) [Reserved] [X] (14)(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.
[] (15)(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.
[] (16) 52.219‐8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).
[] (17)(i) 52.219–9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (OCT 2022) (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 (JUN 2020) of 52.219–9.
[] (v) Alternate IV (SEP 2021) of 52.219–9.
[] (18)(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.
[] (19) 52.219–14, Limitations on Subcontracting (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C. 657s).
[] (20) 52.219‐16, Liquidated Damages—Subcontracting Plan (SEP 2021) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)).
[X] (21) 52.219–27, Notice of Service‐Disabled Veteran‐Owned Small Business Set‐Aside (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C. 657f).
[X] (22) (i) 52.219–28, Post‐Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (MAR 2023) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).
[] (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219–28.
[] (23) 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)).
[] (24) 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)).
[] (25) 52.219‐32, Orders Issued Directly Under Small Business Reserves (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).
[X] (26) l(26) 52.219–33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (SEP 2021) (15 U.S.C. 657s).
[X] (27) 52.222‐3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755).
[X] (28) 52.222–19, Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (DEC 2022) (E.O. 13126).
[X] (29) 52.222‐21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015).
[X] (30)(i) 52.222–26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016) (E.O. 11246).
[] (ii) Alternate I (FEB 1999) of 52.222‐26.
[] (31)(i) 52.222–35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).
[] (ii) Alternate I (JULY 2014) of 52.222‐35.
[X] (32)(i) 52.222–36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020) (29 U.S.C. 793).
[] (ii) Alternate I (JULY 2014) of 52.222‐36.
[] (33) 52.222–37, Employment Reports on Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).
[] (34) 52.222‐40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (DEC 2010) (E.O. 13496).
[X] (35)(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).
[] (36) 52.222‐54, Employment Eligibility Verification (MAY 2022). (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.)
[] (37)(i) 52.223‐9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPADesignated 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.)
[] (38) 52.223‐11, Ozone‐Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).
[] (39) 52.223‐12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).
[] (40)(i) 52.223‐13, Acquisition of EPEAT®‐Registered Imaging Equipment (JUN 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).
[] (ii) Alternate I (OCT 2015) of 52.223‐13.
[] (41)(i) 52.223‐14, Acquisition of EPEAT®‐Registered Televisions (JUN 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).
[] (ii) Alternate I (JUN 2014) of 52.223‐14.
[] (42) 52.223‐15, Energy Efficiency in Energy‐Consuming Products (MAY 2020) (42 U.S.C. 8259b).
[] (43)(i) 52.223‐16, Acquisition of EPEAT®‐Registered Personal Computer Products (OCT 2015) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).
[] (ii) Alternate I (JUN 2014) of 52.223‐16.
[X] (44) 52.223–18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving
(JUN 2020) (E.O. 13513).
[] (45) 52.223‐20, Aerosols (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).
[] (46) 52.223‐21, Foams (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).
[] (47)(i) 52.224‐3, Privacy Training (JAN 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a).
[] (ii) Alternate I (JAN 2017) of 52.224‐3.
[X] (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 (DEC 2022) (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, 10953, 109‐169, 109‐283, 110‐138, 112‐41, 112‐42, and 112‐43.
[] (ii) Alternate I [Reserved].
[] (iii) Alternate II (DEC 2022) of 52.225‐3.
[] (iv) Alternate III (JAN 2021) of 52.225‐3.
[] (v) Alternate IV (OCT 2022) of 52.225‐3.
[] (50) 52.225–5, Trade Agreements (DEC 2022) (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).
[] (55) 52.229–12, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (FEB 2021).
[] (56) 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).
[] (57) 52.232‐30, Installment Payments for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 3805).
[X] (58) 52.232‐33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management (Oct 2018) (31 U.S.C. 3332).
[] (59) 52.232‐34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Other than System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).
[] (60) 52.232‐36, Payment by Third Party (MAY 2014) (31 U.S.C. 3332).
[] (61) 52.239‐1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (AUG 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a).
[] (62) 52.242‐5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (JAN 2017)(15 U.S.C. 637(d)(13)).
[] (63)(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).
(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) 52.203‐19, 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)).
(iii) 52.204–23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (NOV 2021) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115–91).
(iv) 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).
(v) 52.219–8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (OCT 2022) (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.
(vi) 52.222‐21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015).
(vii) 52.222–26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016) (E.O. 11246).
(viii) 52.222–35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).
(ix) 52.222–36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020) (29 U.S.C. 793).
(x) 52.222–37, Employment Reports on Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).
(xi) 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 52.22240.
(xii) 52.222‐41, Service Contract Labor Standards (AUG 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).
(xiii)(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).
(xiv) 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).
(xv) 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).
(xvi) 52.222‐54, Employment Eligibility Verification (MAY 2022) (E. O. 12989).
(xvii) 52.222‐55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (JAN 2022).
(xviii) 52.222‐62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2022) (E.O. 13706).
(xix)(A) 52.224‐3, Privacy Training (JAN 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a).
(B) Alternate I (JAN 2017) of 52.224‐3.
(xx) 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).
(xxi) 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.
(xxii) 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.
(xxiii) 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
NO TEXT HERE.
SECTION E ‐ SOLICITATION PROVISIONS
E.1 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 following provisions are incorporated into 52.212‐1 as an addendum to this solicitation:
INSTRUCTION TO OFFERORS
Quotes shall be submitted via email to the Contracting POC listed on page 1 of the Standard Form 1449 in Block 7a. Include Request for Quote number in subject line of email. All quotes shall be submitted on or before the offer due date shown on page 1 of the Standard Form 1449 in Block 8.
Offeror submissions shall include, but is not limited to:
1. Authorization Letter from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of the brand they are providing if the offeror is not the OEM in accordance with VAAR 852.212‐71 GRAY MARKET AND COUNTERFEIT ITEMS (FEB 2023).
2. Descriptive Literature in accordance with FAR 52.214‐21 DESCRIPTIVE LITERATURE (APR 2002).
3. Standard Form 1449 (page 1), Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items, with blocks 12, 17, 30a, 30b, and 30c completed by the offeror.
4. Standard Form 1449 (page 2), Complete Contractor POC Information and Acknowledge Amendments, if applicable.
5. Standard Form 1449 Section B.2 Price/Cost Schedule.
6. Standard Form 1449 Section B.3 Delivery Schedule.
7. Standard Form 1449 continuation pages, Clauses and Provisions completed, if applicable.
8. Offeror’s Representations and Certifications per FAR Provision 52.212‐3, as applicable.
E.2 52.252‐1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)
This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):
http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/
FAR
Number
| Title |
| Date |
| 52.204‐7 |
| SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT |
| OCT 2018 |
| 52.204‐16 |
| COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE REPORTING |
| AUG 2020 |
| 52.214‐21 |
| DESCRIPTIVE LITERATURE |
| APR 2002 |
52.225‐25
PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES ENGAGING
IN CERTAIN ACTIVITIES OR TRANSACTIONS RELATING TO
IRAN—REPRESENTATION AND CERTIFICATIONS
(End of Provision)
JUN 2020
E.3 52.204‐24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO
SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)
The Offeror shall not complete the representation at paragraph (d)(1) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it ‘‘does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument’’ in paragraph (c)(1) in the provision at 52.204–26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation, or in paragraph (v)(2)(i) of the provision at 52.212–3, Offeror Representations and Certifications– Commercial Products and Commercial Services. The Offeror shall not complete the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it ‘‘does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services’’ in paragraph (c)(2) of the provision at 52.204–26, or in paragraph (v)(2)(ii) of the provision at 52.212–3.
(a) Definitions. As used in this provision— Backhaul, covered telecommunications equipment or services, critical technology, interconnection arrangements, reasonable inquiry, roaming, and substantial or essential component have the meanings provided in the clause 52.204–25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.
(b) Prohibition. (1) Section 889(a)(1)(A) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115–232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2019, from procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to—
(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third‐party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or
(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.
(2) Section 889(a)(1)(B) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115–232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2020, from entering into a contract or extending or renewing a contract with an entity that uses any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. This prohibition applies to the use of covered telecommunications equipment or services, regardless of whether that use is in performance of work under a Federal contract. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to—
(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third‐party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or
(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.
(c) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for “covered telecommunications equipment or services.”
(d) Representations. The Offeror represents that—
(1) It [ ] will, [ ] will not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract or other contractual instrument resulting from this solicitation. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(1) of this section if the Offeror responds “will’’ in paragraph (d)(1) of this section; and
(2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry, for purposes of this representation, the Offeror represents that— It [ ] does, [ ] does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or use any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(2) of this section if the Offeror responds “does’’ in paragraph (d)(2) of this section.
(e) Disclosures. (1) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded “will’’ in the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision, the Offeror shall…
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