C03 - 1449 36C25726P0691 Ophthalmic AB Scan Pachymeter Ultrasound.pdf

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14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

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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)

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29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF. ___________________________________ OFFER

DATED ________________________________. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

(BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE

SET FORTH HEREIN IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

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

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION (REV. NOV 2021)

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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

756-26-3-960-0251

36C25726P0691 756A60021 07-31-2026

36C25726Q0790 07-20-2026

Matt Lee 210-393-9281 07-24-2026

5PM CDT

36C257

Department Of Veterans Affairs

Network Contracting Office 17

5441 Babcock Road Ste. 302

San Antonio TX 78240

X

339112

1000 Employees

N/A

X

36C756

Department of Veterans Affairs

El Paso VA HCS

5001 N. Piedras

Attn: Logistics

El Paso TX 79930

36C257

Department Of Veterans Affairs

Network Contracting Office 17

5441 Babcock Road Ste. 302

San Antonio TX 78240

0GXP4

METRO MEDICAL EQUIPMENT & SUPPLY, INC.

METRO MEDICAL EQUIPMENT & SUPPLY INC

500 NW PLAZA DR STE 512

SAINT ANN MO 63074

Sierra Homeyer

Sierra.Homeyer@metromedicalequip.com

(314) 880-3510 C8YSS8GGLE19

This is accomplished through the

Tungsten Network located at:

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

This is mandatory and the sole method for submitting invoices.

(877) 353-9791 (512) 460-5540

See CONTINUATION Page

SEE SCHEDULE CONTINUATION SHEET

CONTRACTOR WILL PROVIDE ITEMS IN ACCORDANCE WITH TERMS AND

CONDITIONS

USE PO# 756A60021 ON ALL INVOICES

$39,595.50

See CONTINUATION Page

756-3660160-960-820100-3131-A60021 010040157

X X

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN _______ _______

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND

DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY

ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED

Tommy Haire

Contracting Officer

Table of Contents

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

B.3 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

B.4 STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

Procurement of Ophthalmic A/B-Scan–Pachymeter Ultrasound System

1. Purpose

2. Scope

Location

4. Performance Requirements

5. Equipment Requirements

6. Maintenance & Service

7. Safety Requirements

8. Test Performance Requirements

9. Period of Performance

10. Deliverables

11. Security Requirements (VA Handbook 6500.6)

12. Records Management Requirements

9. Personnel Qualifications

10. Performance Standards & Quality Assurance (QASP)

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

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

C.3 52.217-6 OPTION FOR INCREASED QUANTITY (MAR 1989)

C.4 52.217-7 OPTION FOR INCREASED QUANTITY—SEPARATELY PRICED LINE

ITEM (MAR 1989)

C.5 52.222-90 ADDRESSING DEI DISCRIMINATION BY FEDERAL CONTRACTORS

(DEVIATION APR 2026)

C.6 VAAR 852.247-71 DELIVERY LOCATION (OCT 2018)

SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

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

a. CONTRACTOR: METRO MEDICAL EQUIPMENT & SUPPLY, I

Sierra Homeyer

(314) 880-3510

Sierra.Homeyer@metromedicalequip.com

b. GOVERNMENT: Contracting Officer 36C257 Tommy Haire

Department Of Veterans Affairs

Network Contracting Office 17

5441 Babcock Road Ste. 302

San Antonio TX 78240

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

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 $36,629.25 $36,629.25

US0SMVUPADABPUFG

MARCO | Sonomed VuPad Portable Ultrasound (A/B/Pachymetry/UBM) ;

Includes desk mount, arm PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 339112 - Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6515 - Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies

ACRN: 1 Requisition Number: 756-26-3-960-0251 Appropriation: 756-3660160-960-820100 Medical-3131 Medical, Dental, and Scie-010040157

$36,629.25

1.00 EA $2,625.00 $2,625.00

US1SMDICOM - MARCO | Sonomed DICOM Module

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 339112 - Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6515 - Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies

Dental, and Scie-010040157

$2,625.00

1.00 EA $341.25 $341.25

SVRAEINSTALLPT - MARCO | Pre-Test Instrument Installation and basic usage training

Dental, and Scie-010040157

$341.25

1.00 JB N/C $0.00

SVRAELABORTRAIN - MARCO | Virtual Sonomed Training is available at no cost

GRAND

TOTAL

$39,595.50

ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

ACRN APPROPRIATION

REQUISITION

NUMBER AMOUNT

1 756-3660160-960-820100 Medical-3131 Medical, Dental, and Scie-010040157

756-26-3-960-0251 (P)

$39,595.50

B.3 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

ITEM

NUMBER SHIPPING INFORMATION QUANTITY

DELIVERY

DATE

0001-

SHIP TO: El Paso VA HCS 5001 N. Piedras Attn: Logistics El Paso, TX 79930

USA

ALL 12/31/2026

MARK FOR: SEE Facility POC IN SOW

FOB: DESTINATION

B.4 STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

Statement of Work (SOW)

Procurement of Ophthalmic A/B-Scan–Pachymeter Ultrasound System

1. Purpose

The purpose of this Statement of Work (SOW) is to define the requirements for the purchase of one fully operational Ophthalmic A/B-Scan–Pachymeter Ultrasound System for the El Paso VA Health Care System (EPVAHCS). This acquisition supports diagnostic imaging and biometric measurement needs of Ophthalmology. The purchase includes equipment delivery, installation, system verification, and training.

2. Scope

The Contractor shall provide delivery, installation, calibration, training, manuals, warranty support, and accessories required for full operation.

Part # Device

US0SMVUPADABPUFG

Vupad Ophthalmic A/B-Scan– Pachymeter Ultrasound System or

EQUAL

3.0 Salient Characteristics

3.1 General System Requirements

Portable tablet‑based ophthalmic ultrasound platform supporting A‑scan, B‑scan, UBM, and pachymetry.

High‑resolution multi‑touch touchscreen with intuitive user interface.

Operates on Windows 8 or Windows 10.

Internal storage capacity 60% larger than typical portable ultrasound devices.

Connectivity: Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, USB, Ethernet, HDMI.

Fully DICOM‑compatible for EMR/PACS integration.

Must support VESA mount or adjustable stand installation.

3.2 A‑Scan Biometry Requirements

Must support immersion and direct‑contact A‑scan techniques.

Includes manual and automatic capture, with presets for cataract, dense cataract, aphakic, silicone oil, and pseudophakic eyes.

Automatic calculation of axial length, anterior chamber depth, lens thickness, vitreous length.

Ability to average up to 10 scans per exam.

Includes full set of IOL power formulas: Binkhorst, Regression‑II, Theoretic/T, Holladay, Hoffer‑Q, Haigis, and post‑refractive formulas (Aramberri Double‑K, Latkany).

3.3 B‑Scan Imaging Requirements

Supports 12 MHz and 20 MHz B‑scan probes with sealed magnetic‑drive design.

Performs 256‑ray scanning with 2,048 samples per ray (>0.5 million samples per sweep).

Must provide adjustable gain controls (TVG, baseline, log gain, exponential gain) and velocity adjustment.

Captures video clips at up to 20 fps, with up to 12 clips per exam.

3.4 UBM (Ultrasound Biomicroscopy) Requirements

Must support 35 MHz and 50 MHz UBM transducers.

Uses 256‑ray, 2,048‑sample per ray scanning for high‑detail anterior segment imaging.

Must include Enhanced Focus Rendering™ for superior image resolution.

Must include Eye‑Tracking Alignment for accurate sulcus‑to‑sulcus measurements.

Must be compatible with ClearScan® UBM scan caps.

3.5 Pachymetry Requirements

Must perform automatic corneal thickness (CCT and peripheral) measurements.

Must include auto‑calibration and probe self‑test functionality.

Must support single‑point and multi‑point mapping, with customizable or published IOP‑correction formulas.

3.6 Advanced Imaging & Workflow Features

Enhanced Focus Rendering improves B‑scan and UBM imaging.

Arbitrary A‑scan trace overlay on B‑scan and UBM images.

Angle analysis tool for anterior chamber angle quantification.

Must include pinch‑zoom, annotation tools, and measurement features.

Must support frame‑by‑frame review for all captured video clips.

Facility POC:

Jazmyne G. Corona (COR) / (Eye Clinic Health Technician Ophthalmology) e-mail: jazmyne.corona@va.gov Phone: 915-564-6100 x6469

Location

Delivery location: VA Warehouse 6 Founders, Suite B, El Paso VA 79906

4. Performance Requirements

The contractor shall provide equipment that meets all specified salient characteristics and is fully functional upon delivery, installation, and acceptance. The system shall perform in accordance with manufacturer specifications and intended clinical use without degradation in accuracy or reliability. Vendor shall provide 2 copies of the operations manual.

4.1 Equipment Performance

The system shall demonstrate full operational capability during acceptance testing, including A-Scan, B-Scan, UBM, and pachymetry functions. All measurements and imaging outputs shall meet manufacturer accuracy standards and be suitable for clinical application.

4.2 Installation and Operational Readiness

The contractor shall ensure the equipment is properly installed, configured, calibrated, and verified as fully operational. Successful completion of installation and functional verification shall be required prior to Government acceptance.

4.3 Warranty Coverage

The equipment shall be covered under the manufacturer’s standard commercial warranty for a minimum period of one (1) year from the date of Government acceptance. During the warranty period, the contractor shall ensure that any defects in materials or workmanship are corrected through repair or replacement at no additional cost to the Government.

4.4 Warranty Support Limitations

Warranty support is limited to corrective actions necessary to restore the equipment to proper operating condition. No preventive maintenance, recurring service, or extended support beyond the standard warranty is required under this contract.

4.5 Acceptance Criteria

Acceptance shall be based on successful completion of installation, operational testing, mailto:jazmyne.corona@va.gov and verification that the equipment meets all technical and functional requirements outlined in this Statement of Work.

5. Equipment Requirements

The system must meet or exceed the salient characteristics including A-Scan, B-Scan, UBM, pachymetry, connectivity, Windows 10 platform, and medical‑grade construction.

6. Maintenance & Service

Vendor shall perform preventive maintenance, provide technical support, and respond to repair needs per manufacturer specs for 1 year.

7. Safety Requirements

Vendor must notify COR of any software, probe, or safety‑related updates or recalls.

8. Test Performance Requirements

Equipment must operate within manufacturer specifications and be evaluated for accuracy through clinical validation.

9. Period of Performance

Period begins upon delivery and installation, extending through warranty term.

10. Deliverables

A/B‑Scan–Pachymeter System, probes, accessories, manuals, and initial training.

11. Security Requirements (VA Handbook 6500.6)

No VA data may be removed from VA systems; device does not require interconnection.

Vendor personnel must follow VA privacy and security rules.

12. Records Management Requirements

All records generated are federal records and must comply with NARA, FOIA, and

Privacy Act regulations.

12.1 NARA Records Management Language for Contracts

a) Contractor shall comply with all applicable records management laws and regulations, as well as National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) records policies, including but not limited to the Federal Records Act (44 U.S.C.

chs. 21, 29, 31, 33), NARA regulations at 36 CFR Chapter XII Subchapter B, and those policies associated with the safeguarding of records covered by the

Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a). These policies include the preservation of all records, regardless of form or characteristics, mode of transmission, or state of completion.

b) In accordance with 36 CFR 1222.32, all data created for Government use and delivered to, or falling under the legal control of, the Government are Federal records subject to the provisions of 44 U.S.C. chapters 21, 29, 31, and 33, the

Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. 552), as amended, and the Privacy

Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended and must be managed and scheduled for disposition only as permitted by statute or regulation.

c) In accordance with 36 CFR 1222.32, Contractor shall maintain all records created for Government use or created in the course of performing the contract and/or delivered to, or under the legal control of the Government and must be managed in accordance with Federal law. Electronic records and associated metadata must be accompanied by sufficient technical documentation to permit understanding and use of the records and data.

d) El Paso Veteran Affairs Health Care System (EPVAHCS) and its contractors are responsible for preventing the alienation or unauthorized destruction of records, including all forms of mutilation. Records may not be removed from the legal custody of EPVAHCS or destroyed except for in accordance with the provisions of the agency records schedules and with the written concurrence of the Head of the Contracting Activity. Willful and unlawful destruction, damage or alienation of

Federal records is subject to the fines and penalties imposed by 18 U.S.C. 2701.

e) In the event of any unlawful or accidental removal, defacing, alteration, or destruction of records, Contractor must report to EPVAHCS. The agency must report promptly to NARA in accordance with 36 CFR 1230.

f) The Contractor shall immediately notify the appropriate Contracting Officer upon discovery of any inadvertent or unauthorized disclosures of information, data, documentary materials, records or equipment. Disclosure of non-public information is limited to authorized personnel with a need-to-know as described in the [contract vehicle]. The Contractor shall ensure that the appropriate personnel, administrative, technical, and physical safeguards are established to ensure the security and confidentiality of this information, data, documentary material, records and/or equipment is properly protected. The Contractor shall not remove material from Government facilities or systems, or facilities or systems operated or maintained on the Government’s behalf, without the express written permission of the Head of the Contracting Activity. When information, data, documentary material, records and/or equipment is no longer required, it shall be returned to EPVAHCS control or the Contractor must hold it until otherwise directed. Items returned to the Government shall be hand carried, mailed, emailed, or securely electronically transmitted to the Contracting Officer or address prescribed in the [contract vehicle]. Destruction of records is

EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED unless in accordance with Paragraph (4).

g) The Contractor is required to obtain the Contracting Officer's approval prior to engaging in any contractual relationship (sub-contractor) in support of this contract requiring the disclosure of information, documentary material and/or records generated under, or relating to, contracts. The Contractor (and any sub-contractor) is required to abide by Government and EPVAHCS guidance for protecting sensitive, proprietary information, classified, and controlled unclassified information.

h) The Contractor shall only use Government IT equipment for purposes specifically tied to or authorized by the contract and in accordance with EPVAHCS policy.

i) The Contractor shall not create or maintain any records containing any non-public EPVAHCS information that are not specifically tied to or authorized by the contract.

j) The Contractor shall not retain, use, sell, or disseminate copies of any deliverable that contains information covered by the Privacy Act of 1974 or that which is generally protected from public disclosure by an exemption to the

Freedom of Information Act.

k) The EPVAHCS owns the rights to all data and records produced as part of this contract. All deliverables under the contract are the property of the U.S.

Government for which EPVAHCS shall have unlimited rights to use, dispose of, or disclose such data contained therein as it determines to be in the public interest. Any Contractor rights in the data or deliverables must be identified as required by FAR 52.227-11 through FAR 52.227-20.

l) Training. All Contractor employees assigned to this contract who create, work with, or otherwise handle records are required to take VHA-provided records management training, Talent Management System (TMS) Item #10176, Privacy and Information Security, Rules of Behavior. The Contractor is responsible for confirming training has been completed according to agency policies, including initial training and any annual or refresher training.

9. Personnel Qualifications

Vendor personnel must be qualified field service representatives experienced in ophthalmic diagnostic imaging systems.

10. Performance Standards & Quality Assurance (QASP)

Performance will be monitored through safety compliance, response times, documentation accuracy, and customer satisfaction metrics.

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

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

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

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

(End of Clause)

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52.203-17 CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE WHISTLEBLOWER

RIGHTS

NOV 2023

52.203-19 PROHIBITION ON REQUIRING CERTAIN INTERNAL

CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS OR

STATEMENTS

JAN 2017

52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT—

MAINTENANCE (DEVIATION)

NOV 2025

52.209-6 PROTECTING THE GOVERNMENT'S INTEREST

WHEN SUBCONTRACTING WITH CONTRACTORS

DEBARRED, SUSPENDED, PROPOSED FOR

DEBARMENT, OR VOLUNTARILY EXCLUDED

JAN 2025

52.209-10

52.212-4

PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH INVERTED

DOMESTIC CORPORATIONS

CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—

COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL

SERVICES

NOV 2015

OCT 2025

52.219-28 POSTAWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

REREPRESENTATION (DEVIATION)

NOV 2025

52.222-3 CONVICT LABOR (DEVIATION) NOV 2025

52.222-19 CHILD LABOR—COOPERATION WITH AUTHORITIES

AND REMEDIES (DEVIATION)

MAR 2026

52.222-50 COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS

(DEVIATION)

NOV 2025

52.226-8 ENCOURAGING CONTRACTOR POLICIES TO BAN

TEXT MESSAGING WHILE DRIVING

MAY 2024

52.225-3 BUY AMERICAN—FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS—

ISRAELI TRADE ACT (DEVIATION)

NOV 2025

52.232-33 PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER—

SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT

OCT 2018

52.232-40 PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL

BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS

MAR 2023

52.233-3 PROTEST AFTER AWARD AUG 1996

52.233-4 APPLICABLE LAW FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT

CLAIM

OCT 2004

https://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/

52.240-91 SECURITY PROHIBITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS

(DEVIATION)

NOV 2025

52.244-6 SUBCONTRACTS FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS

AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (DEVIATION)

APR 2026

852.203-70 COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING MAY 2018

852.222-71 COMPLIANCE WITH EXECUTIVE ORDER 13899

(DEVIATION) (APR 2025)

APR 2025

852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT

REQUESTS

NOV 2018

852.242-71 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER

OCT 2020

C.3 52.217-6 OPTION FOR INCREASED QUANTITY (MAR 1989)

The Government may increase the quantity of supplies called for in the Schedule at the unit price specified. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 30 days. Delivery of the added items shall continue at the same rate as the like items called for under the contract, unless the parties otherwise agree.

(End of Clause)

C.4 52.217-7 OPTION FOR INCREASED QUANTITY—SEPARATELY PRICED LINE

ITEM (MAR 1989)

The Government may require the delivery of the numbered line item, identified in the

Schedule as an option item, in the quantity and at the price stated in the Schedule. The

Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 30 days. Delivery of added items shall continue at the same rate that like items are called for under the contract, unless the parties otherwise agree.

(End of Clause)

C.5 52.222-90 ADDRESSING DEI DISCRIMINATION BY FEDERAL CONTRACTORS

(DEVIATION APR 2026)

(a)Definitions. As used in this clause—

Program participation means membership or participation in, or access or admission to: training, mentoring, or leadership development programs; educational opportunities;

clubs; associations; or similar opportunities that are sponsored or established by the contractor or subcontractor.

Racially discriminatory diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) activities means disparate treatment based on race or ethnicity in the recruitment, employment (e.g., hiring, promotions), contracting (e.g., vendor agreements), program participation, or allocation or deployment of an entity's resources.

(b) In connection with the performance of work under this contract, the Contractor agrees as follows:

(1) The Contractor will not engage in any racially discriminatory DEI activities;

(2) The Contractor will furnish all information and reports, including providing access to books, records, and accounts, as required by the Contracting Officer, for purposes of ascertaining compliance with this clause;

(3) In the event of the Contractor's or a subcontractor's noncompliance with this clause, this contract may be canceled, terminated, or suspended in whole or in part, and the Contractor or subcontractor may be declared ineligible for further Government contracts;

(4) The Contractor will report any subcontractor's known or reasonably knowable conduct that may violate this clause to the Contracting Officer and take any appropriate remedial actions directed by the Contracting Officer; and

(5) The Contractor will inform the Contracting Officer if a subcontractor sues the

Contractor and the suit puts at issue, in any way, the validity of this clause.

(6) The Contractor recognizes that compliance with the requirements of this clause are material to the Government's payment decisions for purposes of 31 U.S.C.

3729(b)(4).

(c) The Contractor must include the substance of this clause, including this paragraph

(c), in subcontracts at any tier, including those for commercial products and commercial services, except those where the place of delivery or performance is outside the United

States.

(End of Clause)

C.6 VAAR 852.247-71 DELIVERY LOCATION (OCT 2018)

Shipment of deliverable items, other than reports, shall be to:

Department of Veterans Affairs

El Paso VA HCS

5001 N. Piedras

Attn: Logistics

El Paso TX 79930

36C25726Q0790

SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS

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