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This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the procurement of Motorola APX Next Radios and related accessories and services for the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center. The solicitation is set up as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) with a response due date of June 21, 2024. The government is procuring a variety of radio models, accessories, and services including batteries, chargers, programming, connectivity, monitoring, and other tools. The contract will have a base period with four one-year option periods. Pricing is requested on a per-unit basis for the radios and accessories, and per-year for the services. The solicitation is being issued as Unrestricted, with a North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code of 334220 - Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for award.
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36C25624Q0613
COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS
General Information:
Document Type: Combined Solicitation/Synopsis
Solicitation Number: 36C25624Q0613
Posted Date: June 06, 2024
Questions Due Date/Time: June 14, 2024/12:00pm (CST)
Response Due Date/Time: June 21, 2024/4:00pm (CST)
Product or Service Code: 5810
Set Aside: N/A
NAICS Code: 334220
Size Standard 1,250 Employees
Point of Contact: Steven A. Berkeley – Email: Steven.berkeley@va.gov
Contracting Office Address
Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 16 Galleria Financial Center 5075 Westheimer Rd., Ste 750 Houston, TX 77056
Description
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, “Streamlined Procedures for
Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items,” in conjunction with FAR Part 13.5 for Certain
Commercial Items, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued.
This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular:
2024-05, 05-22-2024. This competitive solicitation is being issued as Unrestricted.
The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334220, with a size standard of 1,250 employees.
The FSC/PSC is 5810
Contractor is required to be actively in the System for Award Management (SAM). Contractor quote may be considered non-compliant and rejected if the Contracting Officer is unable to mailto:Steven.berkeley@va.gov verify active registration status. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center (MEDVAMC), Physical Security department is requesting to purchase Smart Radios/APEX Nexts. This is a Band Name Only RFQ.
See B.2 Price/Cost Schedule pages 4 through 18 of this document for details regarding the Government’s requirement.
See E.1 52.212-1-Instructions to offerors pages 25 through 26 for deliverables.
(Left Blank Intentionally)
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: POC Name: _________________ Address: ___________________ Phone: _____________________ Email: ______________________ UEI Number: ______________ Tax ID Number: ______________
b. GOVERNMENT: Steven A. Berkeley, Contracting Officer 36C256
Network Contracting Office 16
5075 Westheimer Road, Suite 750
Houston TX 77056-5643
Phone: 713-791-1414
E-mail: Steven.berkeley@va.gov
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.
3. INVOICES: Invoices shall be submitted in arrears:
a. Other [X] Upon delivery and acceptance by the Government.
4. GOVERNMENT INVOICE ADDRESS: All Invoices from the contractor shall be submitted electronically in accordance with VAAR Clause 852.232-72 Electronic Submission of Payment
Requests.
5.ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS: The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the Solicitation numbered and dated as follows:
AMENDMENT NO DATE
mailto:Steven.berkeley@va.gov
B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE
ITEM INFORMATION:
ITEM
NUMBER
DESCRIPTION OF
SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT
100.00 EA __________________ __________________
APX NEXT; ALL-BAND MODEL 4.5 PORTABLE
Contract Period: Base POP Begin: TBD POP End: TBD PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 334220 – Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 5810 – Communications Security Equipment and Components MANUFACTURER: Motorola Solutions
MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): H55TGT9PW8AN
ADD: CORE BUNDLE
POP Begin: TBD POP End: TBD PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 334220 – Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 5810 – Communications Security Equipment and Components
MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): BD00001AA
ENH: SUBMERSIBLE (DELTA T)
POP Begin: TBD POP End: TBD PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 334220 – Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 5810 – Communications Security Equipment and Components
MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): H499KC
ADD: SMARTZONE OPERATION
POP Begin: TBD
POP End: TBD PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 334220 – Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 5810 – Communications Security Equipment and Components MANUFACTURER: Motorola Solutions
MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): H38DA
ADD: ASTRO DIGITAL CAI OPERATION
POP Begin: TBD POP End: TBD PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 334220 – Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 5810 – Communications Security Equipment and Components
MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): Q806CH
ADD: VIQI VC RADIO OPERATION
POP Begin: TBD POP End: TBD PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 334220 – Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 5810 – Communications Security Equipment and Components
MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): QA09028AA
ADD: ENHANCED DATA
POP Begin: TBD POP End: TBD PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 334220 – Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 5810 – Communications Security Equipment and Components
MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): QA03399AK
ADD: MULTICAST VOTING SCAN
Contract Period: Base POP Begin: TBD POP End: TBD PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 334220 – Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 5810 – Communications Security Equipment and Components MANUFACTURER: Motorola Solutions
MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): Q387CB
ADD: TDMA OPERATION
POP Begin: TBD POP End: TBD PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 334220 – Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 5810 – Communications Security Equipment and Components
MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): QA00580BA
ADD: WIFI CAPABILITY
POP Begin: TBD POP End: TBD PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 334220 – Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 5810 – Communications Security Equipment and Components
MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): QA09001AM
ADD: SECURITY BUNDLE
POP Begin: TBD POP End: TBD PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 334220 – Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 5810 – Communications Security Equipment and Components
MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): BD00010AA
ADD: P25 LINK LAYER AUTHENTICATION
POP Begin: TBD POP End: TBD PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 334220 – Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 5810 – Communications Security Equipment and Components
MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): QA01767BL
ENH: ASTRO 25 OTAR W/ MULTIKEY
POP Begin: TBD POP End: TBD PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 334220 – Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 5810 – Communications Security Equipment and Components
MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): Q498BN
ENH: DVP-XL ENCRYPTION AND ADP
POP Begin: TBD POP End: TBD PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 334220 – Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 5810 – Communications Security Equipment and Components
MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): H797DW
ADD: AES/DES-XL/DES-OFB ENCRYPTION AND ADP. FIPS 140-3
LEVEL 3
Contract Period: Base
PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 334220 – Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 5810 – Communications Security Equipment and Components MANUFACTURER: Motorola Solutions
MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): Q15AU
ADD: P25 9600 BAUD TRUNKING
POP Begin: TBD POP End: TBD PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 334220 – Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 5810 – Communications Security Equipment and Components
MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): Q361CD
ADD: MOTOROLA HOSTED RADIOCENTRAL W CPS
POP Begin: TBD POP End: TBD PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 334220 – Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 5810 – Communications Security Equipment and Components
MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): QA09030AA
ADD: LTE WITH ACTIVE SERVICE AT&T US
POP Begin: TBD POP End: TBD PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 334220 – Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 5810 – Communications Security Equipment and Components
MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): QA09017AA
50.00 EA __________________ __________________
BATTERY PACK, IMPRES GEN2, LIION, IP68, 4400T
Contract Period: Base POP Begin: TBD POP End: TBD PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 334220 – Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 5810 – Communications Security Equipment and Components MANUFACTURER: Motorola Solutions
MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): NNTN9216A
SMARTPROGRAMMING
POP Begin: TBD POP End: TBD PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 334220 – Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 5810 – Communications Security Equipment and Components
MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): SSV01P01407B
SMARTCONNECT
POP Begin: TBD POP End: TBD PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 334220 – Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 5810 – Communications Security Equipment and Components
MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): SSV01P01406A
SMARTLOCATE
POP Begin: TBD POP End: TBD PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 334220 – Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 5810 – Communications Security
MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): SSV01P01476A
SMARTMAPPING
POP Begin: TBD POP End: TBD PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 334220 – Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 5810 – Communications Security Equipment and Components
MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): SSV01P01902A
SMARTMESSAGING
POP Begin: TBD POP End: TBD PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 334220 – Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 5810 – Communications Security Equipment and Components
MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): SSV01P01901A
APX NEXT DMS ESSENTIAL W ACC DMG
POP Begin: TBD POP End: TBD PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 334220 – Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 5810 – Communications Security Equipment and Components
MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): LSV01S03447A
RADIOCENTRAL PROGRAMMING
POP Begin: TBD POP End: TBD PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 334220 – Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing
PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 5810 – Communications Security Equipment and Components MANUFACTURER: Motorola Solutions
MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): LSV01S03082A
1.00 EA __________________ __________________
PROVISIONING SUPPORT
POP Begin: TBD POP End: TBD PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 334220 – Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 5810 – Communications Security Equipment and Components
MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): PSV01S02944A
20.00 EA __________________ __________________
IMPRES 2 SUC, 3.0A, 120VAC, TYPE A PLUG, NA
POP Begin: TBD POP End: TBD PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 334220 – Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 5810 – Communications Security Equipment and Components
MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): NNTN9199A
6.00 EA __________________ __________________
CHARGER, MULTI-UNIT, IMPRES G2, 6-DISP, US/NA/CA/LA
PLUG, ACC-CHARGER
Contract Period: Base POP Begin: TBD POP End: TBD PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 334220 – Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 5810 – Communications Security Equipment and Components
MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): NNTN9115A
XVP830 REMOTE SPEAKER MICROPHONE NO CHANNEL KNOB
PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 334220 – Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 5810 – Communications Security Equipment and Components MANUFACTURER: Motorola Solutions
MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): PMMN4136B
CRITICAL CONNECT WAVE PTX ONBOARDING
POP Begin: TBD POP End: TBD PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 334220 – Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 5810 – Communications Security Equipment and Components
MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): PSV00S03303A
1.00 YR __________________ __________________
WAVE MESSAGING DISPATCH
POP Begin: TBD POP End: TBD PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 334220 – Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 5810 – Communications Security Equipment and Components
MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): SSV00S02078A
INTEGRATION: MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS LRRP
POP Begin: TBD POP End: TBD PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 334220 – Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 5810 – Communications Security Equipment and Components
MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): SSV00S03081A
AWARE STANDARD
Contract Period: Base POP Begin: TBD POP End: TBD PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 334220 – Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 5810 – Communications Security Equipment and Components MANUFACTURER: Motorola Solutions
MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): SSV00S02384A
DELIVERY SERVICE COST OF COMPLIANCE / ADDER
POP Begin: TBD POP End: TBD PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 334220 – Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 5810 – Communications Security Equipment and Components
MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): ISV00S03203A
LEARNER LXP SUBSCRIPTION
POP Begin: TBD POP End: TBD PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 334220 – Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 5810 – Communications Security Equipment and Components
MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): SSV00S01450A
SMART CONNECT ENABLEMENT + PROGRAMMING
POP Begin: TBD POP End: TBD PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 334220 – Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 5810 – Communications Security
MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): LSV00Q00203A
JUNIPER FIREWALL APPLIANCE TAA
POP Begin: TBD POP End: TBD PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 334220 – Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 5810 – Communications Security Equipment and Components
MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): T8824
Grand Total for Base Year: $____________________
Contract Period: Option Year 1 POP Begin: TBD POP End: TBD PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 334220 – Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 5810 – Communications Security Equipment and Components
POP Begin: TBD POP End: TBD PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 334220 – Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 5810 – Communications Security Equipment and Components
PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 334220 – Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 5810 – Communications Security Equipment and Components MANUFACTURER: Motorola Solutions
POP Begin: TBD POP End: TBD PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 334220 – Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 5810 – Communications Security Equipment and Components
Grand Total for Option Year 1: $___________________
Contract Period: Option Year 2 POP Begin: TBD POP End: TBD PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 334220 – Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 5810 – Communications Security Equipment and Components
POP Begin: TBD POP End: TBD PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 334220 – Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 5810 – Communications Security Equipment and Components
Contract Period: Option Year 2 POP Begin: TBD POP End: TBD PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 334220 – Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 5810 – Communications Security Equipment and Components MANUFACTURER: Motorola Solutions
POP Begin: TBD POP End: TBD PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 334220 – Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 5810 – Communications Security Equipment and Components
Grand Total for Option Year 2: $___________________
Contract Period: Option Year 3 POP Begin: TBD POP End: TBD PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 334220 – Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 5810 – Communications Security Equipment and Components
POP Begin: TBD POP End: TBD PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 334220 – Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing
PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 5810 – Communications Security Equipment and Components MANUFACTURER: Motorola Solutions
POP Begin: TBD POP End: TBD PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 334220 – Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 5810 – Communications Security Equipment and Components
POP Begin: TBD POP End: TBD PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 334220 – Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 5810 – Communications Security Equipment and Components
Grand Total for Option Year 3: $___________________
Contract Period: Option Year 4 POP Begin: TBD POP End: TBD PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 334220 – Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 5810 – Communications Security Equipment and Components
POP End: TBD PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 334220 – Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 5810 – Communications Security Equipment and Components MANUFACTURER: Motorola Solutions
POP Begin: TBD POP End: TBD PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 334220 – Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 5810 – Communications Security Equipment and Components
POP Begin: TBD POP End: TBD PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 334220 – Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 5810 – Communications Security Equipment and Components
Grand Total for Option Year 4: $___________________
GRAND TOTAL __________________
B.3 DELIVERY SCHEDULE
See Section B.2 above for Delivery Schedule
(End of Section B)
SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES
ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL
PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES
Clauses that are incorporated by reference (by Citation Number, Title, and Date), have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available.
The following clauses are incorporated into 52.212-4 as an addendum to this contract:
C.1 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)
This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):
https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far https://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/
(End of Clause)
FAR
Number
Title Date
52.203-16 PREVENTING PERSONAL CONFLICTS OF INTREST JUN 2020
52.203-17 CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS
AND REQUIREMENT TO INFORM EMPLOYEES OF
WHISTLELOWER RIGTS
JUN 2020
52.204-4 PRINTED OR COPIED DOUBLE-SIDED ON
POSTCONSUMER FIBER CONTENT PAPER
MAY 2011
52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE OCT 2018
52.204-18 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE
MAINTENANCE
AUG 2020
52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS---COMERCIAL
PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES
DEC 2022
52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO
IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS---
MAR 2023
52.217-6 OPTION FOR INCREASED QUANTITY MAR 1989
52.217-7 OPTION FOR INCREASED QUANTITY---SEPARATELY
PRICED LINE ITEM
MAR 1989
52.232-40 PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL
BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS
MAR 2023
(End of Addendum to 52.212-4)
C.2 VAAR 852.203-70 COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING (MAY 2018)
The Contractor shall not make reference in its commercial advertising to Department of Veterans Affairs contracts in a manner that states or implies the Department of Veterans Affairs approves or endorses the Contractor’s products or services or considers the Contractor’s products or services superior to other products or services.
C.3 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000)
(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 30 days; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 60 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.
(b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause.
(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed five (5) years.
(End of Clause)
C.4 VAAR 852.201-70 CONTRACTING OFFICER’S REPRESENTATIVE (DEC 2022)
The Contracting Officer reserves the right to designate representatives to act for him/her in furnishing technical guidance and advice or generally monitor the work to be performed under this contract. Such designation will be in writing and will define the scope and limitation of the designee’s authority. A copy of the designation letter shall be furnished to the Contractor.
(End of Clause)
C.5 VAAR 852.215-70 SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED AND VETERAN-OWNED
SMALL BUSINESS EVALUATION FACTORS (JAN 2023) (DEVIATION)
(a) In an effort to achieve socioeconomic small business goals, VA shall evaluate offerors based on their service-disabled veteran-owned or veteran-owned small business certification status and their proposed use of eligible certified service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSBs) and certified veteran-owned small businesses (VOSBs) as subcontractors.
(b) Eligible and certified service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses offerors will receive full credit, and offerors qualifying as veteran-owned small businesses will receive partial credit for the certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and Veteran-Owned Small Business Status evaluation factor. To receive credit, an offeror must be listed at the time of submission of offers and at time of award, as a certified SDVOSB/VOSB in the SBA certification database on the
SBA Veteran Small Business Certification Program portal at https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/
(see 13 CFR 128) and be otherwise eligible in accordance with SBA size standards for the acquisition and limitations on subcontracting requirements set forth in SBA regulations (see 13
CFR 121, 125 and 128.).
(c) Non-Veteran offerors proposing to use certified SDVOSBs or VOSBs as subcontractors will receive some consideration under this evaluation factor. Offerors must state in their proposals the names of the certified SDVOSBs and VOSBs with whom they intend to subcontract and provide a brief description of the proposed subcontracts and the approximate dollar values of the proposed subcontracts. In addition, the proposed subcontractors must be listed at the time of submission of offers and at time of award, as a certified SDVOSB/VOSB in the SBA certification database.
(d) Pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127(g), any business concern that is determined by VA to have willfully and intentionally misrepresented a company’s SDVOSB/VOSB status is subject to debarment for a period of not less than five years. This includes the debarment of all principals in the business.
C.6 VAAR 852.215-71 EVALUATION FACTORS COMMITMENTS (OCT 2019)
(a) The offeror agrees, if awarded a contract, to use the service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSBs) or veteran-owned small businesses (VOSBs) proposed as subcontractors in accordance with 852.215–70, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and Veteran- Owned Small Business Evaluation Factors, or to substitute one or more SDVOSBs or VOSBs for subcontract work of the same or similar value.
(b) Pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127(g), any business concern that is determined by VA to have willfully and intentionally misrepresented a company’s SDVOSB/VOSB status is subject to debarment for a period of not less than five years. This includes the debarment of all principals in the business.
C.7 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.8 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.9 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.10 VAAR 852.247-71 DELIVERY LOCATION (OCT 2018)
Shipment of deliverable items, other than reports, shall be to:
Department of Veterans Affairs Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center Attention: Latasha Orr Receiving Warehouse Building 100 2002 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030
C.11 VAAR 852.247-72 MARKING DELIVERABLES (OCT 2018)
(a) The contract number shall be placed on or adjacent to all exterior mailing or shipping labels of deliverable items called for by the contract.
(b) Mark deliverables, except reports, for: Latasha Orr
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SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS
N/A
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SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS
E.1 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):
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FAR
Number
Title Date
52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT OCT 2018
52.204-16 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE
REPORTING
AUG 2020
52.212-1 INSTUCTIONS TO OFFERORS---COMMERCIAL
PRODUCTS AND COMMERICAL SERVICES
SEP 2023
52.229-11 TAX ON CERTAIN FOREIGN PROCUREMENTS—NOTICE
AND REPRESENTATION
JUN 2020
852.239-75 INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE
FEB 2023
ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS
AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES
Provisions that are incorporated by reference (by Citation Number, Title, and Date), have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available.
The following provisions are incorporated into 52.212-1 as an addendum to this solicitation:
OFFERORS MUST COMPLETE AND RETURN ALL INFORMATION DESIGNATED IN THE
ADDENDUM TO 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS – COMMERCIAL ITEMS PRIOR
TO THE TIME SPECIFIED. FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED IN THIS
COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION MAY PRECLUDE THE OFFEROR FROM FURTHER
CONSIDERATION OR ELIGIBILITY FOR CONTRACT AWARD WITH THE GOVERNMENT.
INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS:
1. System for Award Management (SAM): Prospective awardees are required to be registered in SAM. Offerors are encouraged to go to the SAM database at www.sam.gov and start the registration process as soon as possible to avoid possible delays should the contractor be selected as a prospective awardee. If already register in SAM, contractor must have an active valid SAM registration. Effective October 26, 2018, per FAR Subpart 4.1102
(a), Offerors and quoters are required to be registered in SAM at time an offer or quotation is submitted in order to comply with the annual representations and certifications requirement.
Note: If Offeror submits quote to the Government without a valid SAM registration, contractor shall be ineligible for contract award.
2. Technical Questions: All questions must be received in writing. No phone inquiries will be accepted. Government reserves the discretion not to respond to any inquiries submitted after
June 14, 2024, at 12pm CST. All inquiries about this solicitation must be sent to the
Contracting Officer email at steven.berkeley@va.gov. All responses to questions will be incorporated into a written amendment to this solicitation.
3. Period of Acceptance of Offers: The Offeror agrees to hold prices in its offer firm for a period of sixty (60) calendar days from the date specified for the receipt of offers.
4. Electronic Quotes: Offerors shall submit their scanned documents electronically via email to steven.berkeley@va.gov. Faxed quotes will NOT be accepted. All submitted documents must be legible. It is the contractor’s responsibility to ensure all electronic documents have good resolution to be legible. All documents must be submitted and in the Government’s control by the due date and time set forth in page 1of this solicitation. The Government email can only receive documents up to 5 megabytes (MB). If the file size exceeds 5 MB, contractor may consider breaking the documents into separate documents for smaller size and send them as separate files. It is contractor’s responsibility to ensure all documents are in the Government’s control by the set forth due date and time.
5. Offeror shall complete and/or submit the following:
a. Complete B.1 Contract Administration Data, Contractor information.
b. Complete B.2 Price Cost Schedule/Schedule of Services.
c. Complete number 5 Acknowledgement of Amendments and sign all Amendment(s) to the solicitation if applicable.
d. Authorized distribution letter from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). Third party distribution letters will not be accepted.
Failure to provide any of the above stated documentation shall result in the Offer not being eligible for an award.
See additional detail under Section E.7 Evaluation-Commercial Items (Addendum).
(End of Addendum to FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items) http://www.sam.gov/ mailto:steven.berkeley@va.gov mailto:steven.berkeley@va.gov
E.2 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 provide the following information as part of the offer:
(i) For covered equipment—
(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or a distributor, if known);
(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand;
model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and
(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.
(ii) For covered services— https://www.sam.gov/
(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or
(B) If not associated with maintenance, the Product Service Code (PSC) of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.
(2) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded “does’’ in the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:
(i) For covered equipment—
(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the OEM or a distributor, if known);
(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand;
model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and
(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.
(ii) For covered services—
(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or
(B) If not associated with maintenance, the PSC of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph
(b)(2) of this provision.
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E.3 52.209-7 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (OCT 2018)
(a) Definitions. As used in this provision—
"Administrative proceeding" means a non-judicial process that is adjudicatory in nature in order to make a determination of fault or liability (e.g., Securities and Exchange Commission
Administrative Proceedings, Civilian Board of Contract Appeals Proceedings, and Armed
Services Board of Contract Appeals Proceedings). This includes administrative proceedings at the Federal and State level but only in connection with performance of a Federal contract or grant. It does not include agency actions such as contract audits, site visits, corrective plans, or inspection of deliverables.
"Federal contracts and grants with total value greater than $10,000,000" means—
(1) The total value of all current, active contracts and grants, including all priced options; and
(2) The total value of all current, active orders including all priced options under indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity, 8(a), or requirements contracts (including task and delivery and multiple-award Schedules).
"Principal" means an officer, director, owner, partner, or a person having primary management or supervisory responsibilities within a business entity (e.g., general manager; plant manager;
head of a division or business segment; and similar positions).
(b) The offeror [ ] has [ ] does not have current active Federal contracts and grants with total value greater than $10,000,000.
(c) If the offeror checked "has" in paragraph (b) of this provision, the offeror represents, by submission of this offer, that the information it has entered in the Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS) is current, accurate, and complete as of the date of submission of this offer with regard to the following information:
(1) Whether the offeror, and/or any of its principals, has or has not, within the last five years, in connection with the award to or performance by the offeror of a Federal contract or grant, been the subject of a proceeding, at the Federal or State level that resulted in any of the following dispositions:
(i) In a criminal proceeding, a conviction.
(ii) In a civil proceeding, a finding of fault and liability that results in the payment of a monetary fine, penalty, reimbursement, restitution, or damages of $5,000 or more.
(iii) In an administrative proceeding, a finding of fault and liability that results in—
(A) The payment of a monetary fine or penalty of $5,000 or more; or
(B) The payment of a reimbursement, restitution, or damages in excess of $100,000.
(iv) In a criminal, civil, or administrative proceeding, a disposition of the matter by consent or compromise with an acknowledgment of fault by the Contractor if the proceeding could have led to any of the outcomes specified in paragraphs (c)(1)(i), (c)(1)(ii), or (c)(1)(iii) of this provision.
(2) If the offeror has been involved in the last five years in any of the occurrences listed in
(c)(1) of this provision, whether the offeror has provided the requested information with regard to each occurrence.
(d) The offeror shall post the information in paragraphs (c)(1)(i) through (c)(1)(iv) of this provision in FAPIIS as required through maintaining an active registration in the System for
Award Management, which can be accessed via https://www.sam.gov (see 52.204-7).
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E.4 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)
Protests, as defined in section 33.101 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, that are filed directly with an agency, and copies of any protests that are filed with the Government
Accountability Office (GAO), shall be served on the Contracting Officer (addressed as follows) by obtaining written and dated acknowledgment of receipt from:
Hand-Carried Address:
Steven A. Berkeley, Network Contracting Office 16
5075 Westheimer Road, Suite 750
Houston TX 77056-5643
Mailing Address:
Steven A. Berkeley, Network Contracting Office 16
5075 Westheimer Road, Suite 750
Houston TX 77056-5643
(b) The copy of any protest shall be received in the office designated above within one day of filing a protest with the GAO.
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E.5 VAAR 852.233-70 PROTEST CONTENT/ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION (OCT
2018)
(a) Any protest filed by an interested party shall—
(1) Include the name, address, fax number, email and telephone number of the protester;
(2) Identify the solicitation and/or contract number;
(3) Include an original signed by the protester or the protester’s representative and at least one copy;
(4) Set forth a detailed statement of the legal and factual grounds of the protest, including a description of resulting prejudice to the protester, and provide copies of relevant documents;
(5) Specifically request a ruling of the individual upon whom the protest is served;
(6) State the form of relief requested; and
(7) Provide all information establishing the timeliness of the protest.
(b) Failure to comply with the above may result in dismissal of the protest without further consideration.
(c) Bidders/offerors and Contracting Officers are encouraged to use alternative dispute resolution (ADR) procedures to resolve protests at any stage in the protest process. If ADR is used, the Department of Veterans Affairs will not furnish any documentation in an ADR proceeding beyond what is allowed by the Federal Acquisition Regulation.
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E.6 VAAR 852.233-71 ALTERNATE PROTEST PROCEDURE (OCT 2018)
(a) As an alternative to filing a protest with the Contracting Officer, an interested party may file a protest by mail or electronically with: Executive Director, Office of Acquisition and Logistics, Risk Management and Compliance Service (003A2C), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810
Vermont Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20420 or Email: EDProtests@va.gov.
(b) The protest will not be considered if the interested party has a protest on the same or similar issue(s) pending with the Contracting Officer.
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E.7 52.212-2 EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES
(NOV 2021)
(a) The Government’s basis for awarding a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the
Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:
• Factor 1: Technical
• Factor 2: Price
• Factor 3: Past Performance
(b) Evaluation Approach. The Government will evaluate quotations using the comparative evaluation process outlined in FAR 13.106-2 (b)(3), where quotations will be compared to one another to determine which provides the best benefit to the Government.
(1) Under Factor 1 Technical, the quotation will be evaluated to the extent to which it can meet and/or exceed the Government’s requirements as outlined in the solicitation and based on the information requested in the instructions to offers section of this solicitation.
(2) Under Factor 2 Price, the Government will evaluate the quoted price for reasonableness by adding the total of all line-item prices, including all…
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