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INFORMATION CALL:

STANDARD FORM 1449

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30

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537-24-2-6072-0115

36C25224Q0292 04-04-2024

Makena James 414-844-4800 04-10-2024

12:00 PM CDT

Department of Veterans Affairs

GLAC (69D)

115 South 84th Street, Suite 101

Milwaukee WI 53214-1476

X

541410

$9 Million

N/A

Jesse Brown VA Medical center

820 S. Damen Ave.

Chicago IL 60612

GLAC-MILWAUKEE (69D)

Great Lakes Acquisition Center - HC

115 South 84th Street, Suite 101

Milwaukee WI 53214-1476

Financial Services Center

PO Box 149971

Austin TX 78714-9971 x

See CONTINUATION Page

Acoustical lighting for the primary care clinical waiting areas for the Jesse Brown VA medical center:

820 S Damen Ave Chicago, IL

Please see statement of work for specifics

See CONTINUATION Page

537-3640162-6072-857500-2580 0100561Z7 x 1

Ashley Johnson

36C25224Q0292

Table of Contents

SECTION A

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

COMMERCIAL SERVICES

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA (continuation from Standard Form 1449) ... 3

B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

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

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

C.3 VAAR 852.215-70 SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED AND VETERAN-

OWNED SMALL BUSINESS EVALUATION FACTORS (JAN 2023) (DEVIATION)

C.4 VAAR 852.215-71 EVALUATION FACTOR COMMITMENTS (OCT 2019)

C.5 VAAR 852.219-75 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION (JAN 2023)

(DEVIATION)

C.6 VAAR 852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS (NOV

2018)

C.7 VAAR 852.242-71 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER (OCT 2020)

C.8 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT

STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (DEC 2023) (DEVIATION) (JAN 2024)

SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS

SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

E.1 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO QUOTERS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS

E.2 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB

1998)

E.3 52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS

AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)

E.4 VAAR 852.273-70 LATE OFFERS (NOV 2021)

E.5 VAAR 852.273-74 AWARD WITHOUT EXCHANGES (NOV 2021)

E.6 52.212-2 EVALUATION—SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION PROCEDURES

E.7 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS—COMMERCIAL

PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2023)

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA (continuation from Standard Form 1449)

OFFERORS MUST COMPLETE AND RETURN ALL INFORMATION DESIGNATED HEREIN

PRIOR TO THE TIME SPECIFIED IN BLOCK 8 OF SF 1449 IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED

FOR AWARD.

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

AMENDMENT NO DATE

1. CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION: All contract administration matters will be handled by the following individuals:

a. CONTRACTOR:

CONTRACTOR NAME _____________________________________

ADDRESS ________________________________________________

CITY-STATE-ZIP __________________________________________

POINT OF CONTACT/TITLE ________________________________

PHONE NUMBER ______________________________________

FAX NUMBER ______________________________________

E-MAIL ADDRESS ______________________________________

SAM UEI NO. ____________________________________________

CAGE CODE _____________________________________________

CONTRACTOR’S PAST PERFORMANCE POINT OF CONTACT

(IF DIFFERENT THAN ABOVE):

NAME: __________________________________________

EMAIL ADDRESS:_________________________________

b. GOVERNMENT: MAKENA JAMES/ CONTRACT SPECIALIST

CONTRACTING OFFICE CODE: 36C252

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

GREAT LAKES ACQUISITION CENTER

115 S. 84TH ST., STE 100

MILWAUKEE WI 53214

2. ACQUISITION OF COMMERCIAL ITEMS:

This Request for Quote (RFQ) solicitation is issued under the authority of FAR Part 12 Acquisition of Commercial Items and FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures. FAR Part 15 will not be used. The procedures in Part 12 used in conjunction with Part 13 allow the Government to procure services resembling those in the commercial marketplace and streamline the procurement process. From this RFQ, the Government intends to award a firm fixed price contract where the contractor provides a price that is not subject to any adjustment on the basis of the contractor’s cost experience in performing the contract. (Note: The terms “offeror” and “quoter” are both used in this Solicitation. For the purposes of this Solicitation, these terms are interchangeable; there is no difference in meaning between the two.)

3. SET-ASIDE (If any): See box 10 of STANDARD FORM 1449

4. SOLICITATION TIMELINE SUMMARY:

A. RFQ QUESTIONS:

In order to maintain integrity of this solicitation and subsequent award date, all offerors are advised that any question-and-answer requests must be submitted in a written form via e-mail to the Makena.James@VA.Gov no later than Tuesday April 9th, 2024 at 1:00 PM Central Daylight Time. Contracting will issue a consolidated response via solicitation amendment to https://sam.gov Contract Opportunities within 2 business days to all parties.

B. SOLICITATION CLOSES/QUOTES DUE:

See box 8 of STANDARD FORM 1449 or most recent Amendment.

C. SUBMISSION OF QUOTE:

See 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services and addendum for specific instructions to offerors.

5. CONTRACTING OFFICER AUTHORITY:

The Contracting Officer is the only person authorized to approve changes or modify any of the requirements under this contract. The Contractor shall communicate with the Contracting Officer on all matters pertaining to contract administration. Only the Contracting Officer is authorized to make commitment or issue changes that will affect price, quantity or quality of performance of this contract. In the event the Contractor effects any such change at the direction of any person other than the Contracting Officer, the change shall be considered to have been made without authority and no adjustment will be made in the contract price to cover any increase in cost incurred thereof.

6. INVOICES:

a. All payments by the Government to the contractor will be made in accordance with: FAR 52.232-33 PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER –

SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (OCT 2018)

b. Invoices shall be submitted in arrears in accordance with: 852.232-72

ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS (NOV 2018)

c. Payments shall be made in arrears upon receipt of a properly prepared invoice

d. Facsimile, e-mail, and scanned documents are not acceptable forms of submission for payment requests.

e. The VA has mandated electronic invoice submission to the Veterans Affairs

Financial Services Center (VAFSC). VAFSC has partnered with Tungsten Network e-Invoicing network, for submissions of all electronic invoices to VA. Tungsten Network electronic invoicing is free to all VA vendors. In order to submit electronic invoices, all VA vendors must register with Tungsten Network by submitting an email to VA.Registration@Tungsten-Network.com or calling 1-877- 489-6135 for Enrollment.

f. Contractor shall submit an electronic invoice by the tenth (10th) of the following month services were performed to the Veterans Affairs Financial Services Center (VAFSC) e-Invoice through the website at https://portal.Tungsten- Network.com/Login.aspx. For questions regarding the submission of VA electronic invoices, Tungsten Network customer service may be contacted at 1- 877-489-6135.

g. All invoices shall reference the vendor name and address, customer name, contract number, appropriate obligation/funding order number, description of services provided, quantity, unit price, and total invoice amount (any additional info). Invoices shall also include any payment discount terms.

h. VA’s Electronic Invoice Presentment and Payment System – The Veterans Affairs Financial Services Center (VAFSC) uses a third-party contractor, Tungsten Network e-Invoice, to transition vendors from paper to electronic invoice submission. Please go to this website: http://www.tungsten-network.com/customer-campaigns/veteransaffairs/ to begin submitting electronic invoices, free of charge.

i. As of July 1, 2020, the VA10091 form has been eliminated and the VAFSC is requiring our vendors to update and add their information in the Customer Engagement Portal (CEP) at https://www.cep.fsc.va.gov/. This is for new vendors being added to FMS only.

j. For assistance setting up e-Invoice, the below information is provided:

* Tungsten Network e-Invoice Setup Information: 1-877-489-6135

* Tungsten Network e-Invoice email: VA.Registration@Tungsten-Network.com

* FSC e-Invoice Contact Information: 1-877-353-9791

* FSC e-invoice email: vafsccshd@va.gov

7. FACILITY REQUIREMENTS: In addition to any other requirements set forth in this Contract, the Contractor, including its employees, agents, and subcontractors (collectively “the Contractor”), shall comply with the following facility requirements. Failure to comply with these requirements shall be considered a material breach of this Contract and may be a violation of Federal law resulting in charges answerable in the United States District Court.

a. Contractor is responsible to follow all on site facility policies

b. All VA property is considered Federal property and all Federal laws are applicable.

c. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to park in the appropriate designated parking areas. Information on parking is available from the VA Police Section. The VA will not invalidate or make reimbursement for parking violations of the Contractor under any conditions.

d. All VA facilities are drug free. Possession of drugs, to include Marijuana and all

Marijuana bi-products are prohibited. Enclosed containers, including tool kits, shall be subject to search. Violations of VA regulations may result in citation answerable in the United States (Federal) District Court, not a local district, state, or municipal court.

e. All contractor personnel are required to adhere to all VA rules and regulations.

mailto:VA.Registration@Tungsten-Network.com https://portal.tungsten-network.com/Login.aspx https://portal.tungsten-network.com/Login.aspx http://www.tungsten-network.com/customer-campaigns/veteransaffairs/ http://www.tungsten-network.com/customer-campaigns/veteransaffairs/ https://www.cep.fsc.va.gov/ mailto:VA.Registration@Tungsten-Network.com mailto:vafsccshd@va.gov

f. Smoking is prohibited on the entire campus, both inside and outside the VA

Facility

g. Possession of weapons is prohibited. Enclosed containers, including tool kits, shall be subject to search. Violations of VA regulations may result in citation answerable in the United States (Federal) District Court, not a local district, state, or municipal court.

h. VHA DIRECTIVE 1192: This Veterans Health Administration (VHA) directive establishes policy and provides guidance for the prevention of seasonal influenza in VHA facilities through the vaccination or masking of health care personnel (HCP). AUTHORITY: Title 38 United States Code (U.S.C.) 7301(b), 7318(b).

Contractor is responsible in ensuring that all aspects of this directive are implemented, including providing face masks and influenza vaccines for all employees working at a VA facility.

8. SECURITY & PRIVACY CONTROL:

The Authorization & Accreditation (A&A) requirements of VHA Handbook 6500.6 do not apply to this requirement, therefore, a Security Accreditation Package is not required. No A&A or MOU/ISA is required. Sensitive information exposure as part of this contract involves applicable security controls within the facility as part of the VA Information Security If there are any questions related to privacy, please have a member of your staff contact the VA Privacy Service at (202) 461-6309. If there are any questions related to the information security, please have a member of your staff contact the Office of Cyber Security at (304) 262- 7733.

Visitor Passes:

Issuance of visitor passes is the responsibility and at the discretion of each Facility Director.

Visitor passes may be issued to individuals requiring short-term access to a VA facility for a period not to exceed 15 days in a 365-day period. Visitor passes are issued on a daily basis and expire at the end of the day of issuance. Visitor passes are issued following, at a minimum, review of one valid and current State or Federal government issued photo ID. Visitors must be escorted in areas restricted to the general public.

Jesse Brown VA Medical Center 820 S. Damen Ave., Chicago, Il 60612

STATEMENT OF WORK

1.0 GENERAL SCOPE

The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) has a requirement for Acoustical Lighting for the Primary Care Clinical Waiting areas for Jesse Brown VA Medical Center that meet high-quality threshold while integrating excellent environmental stewardship.

Contractors, contractor personnel, subcontractors, and subcontractor personnel shall be subject to the same Federal laws, regulations, standards, and VA Directives and Handbooks as VA and VA personnel regarding information and information system security.

Acoustical Lighting include 48 pieces of Acoustical Lighting to be surface-mounted.

Acoustical Lighting has:

- Has average 60Fc reading for the Primary Care Clinical waiting areas approx. 6037sf

- Vendor to submit new Fc (footcandle) reading for this area within 7 days after completion of lighting install

- LED Fixture at 3500 Kelvin temperature

- Available with 9mm thk. felt acoustic panel

- Seamless one-piece molded diffuser

- Fully enclosed top surface to minimize accumulation of dirt and debris

- Field replaceable LEDs and driver

- 3 Step LED binning

- 90+ CRI

- Available in 3 colors: Cornflower Blue, Pineapple, and Pearl Ice

- NRC 0.90

- Size : 48” dia.

- LED and driver Warranty 5yrs or 50,000hrs

- 0-10V Dimming 1%

- Acoustic Felt Colors: Cornflower Blue qty:14 ; Pineapple qty:11 ; Pearl Ice qty: 23

BASIS OF DESIGN:

OCL Lighting Glowring Acoustic Pendant 48"dia Surface-mount GL1-C1NA-48-MW-LED2/35K-UNV-DM1 or Equal

Colorway Layout:

Acoustic Felt Colors: Cornflower Blue qty:14 ; Pineapple qty:11 ; Pearl Ice qty: 23

The contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, transportation, and supervision necessary to satisfy the needs of each ordering activity.

2.0 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

The contractor shall provide and be responsible for the technical assistance, development and generation for final specifications.

Lighting delivery and install will be at:

Jesse Brown VA Medical Center 820 S. Damen Ave. Chicago, Il 60612 (delivery, removal, disposal, storage, and installation) Atrium – Primary Care Clinical Waiting areas

Duty hours will be Saturday 8:00am – 4:30pm. The Government recognized US holidays are:

New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. If the holiday falls on Sunday, it is observed on Monday.

The contractor shall:

a. Coordinate and provide project management of all products and services to manage, design, order, ship, deliver and install new Acoustic lighting from the manufacturer until final acceptance by COR.

b. Contractor responsible for site inspection to assess existing conditions.

c. Contractor to prep ceiling for install of new fixtures.

d. Install lighting according to Lighting plan. If conflict arise in the field coordinate with

Interior Designer for alternate location.

e. Contractor responsible for disposal of old fixtures offsite.

f. Contractor to submit new Fc reading of the Primary Care Clinical Waiting areas (approx.

6037sf) within 7 days after lighting install completed.

g. Project ready to receive lighting starting tentatively April 01, 2024.

h. Prepare and provide as built Lighting drawings in PDF.

i. Provide maintenance manuals for all products specified.

j. Email report of lighting installed each weekend to the COR.

k. Email any deficiency to the COR each weekend.

3.0 KICKOFF MEETING

The prime contractor(s) shall participate in a kickoff meeting within ten (10) days of task order issuance in Microsoft TEAMS. Time and date will be determined by VA Point of Contact.

4.0 SUBMISSION OF QUESTIONS

Questions: All questions must be received by [date determined by acquisitions]. All questions submitted for this solicitation must be electronically sent to the following email address:

Makena James/Makena.James@VA.gov. Questions received after the stated date and time, may be addressed at the discretion of the Contracting Officer.

5.0 SUBMISSION OF QUOTATION

Quote Submission: The contractors shall submit complete emailed electronic copy portable document format (.pdf) or Microsoft Excel (.xls) format of:

Volume 1: (technical)

a. drawings, (floorplans, isometrics, shop drawings, etc.)

b. complete manufacturer’s product specifications

c. quantity of man hours for labor / installation

d. project management plan

e. product literature

f. project staffing plan

g. physical finish samples

h. sustainability certification documents

i. complete Footcandle testing results / certificates

j. warranty

k. Self-certifying statement confirming ability to meet project deadlines

Volume 2: (pricing)

a. price quote with separate line for labor / installation

b. Bill of Materials with subtotals and tagged per CLIN/ floorplan

Submissions can be sent in multiple emails to avoid computer system email size limitation, to

Makena James at Makena.James@va.gov.

Quotes submitted by any other method will not be considered. All proprietary information shall be clearly marked. The use of hyperlinks in quotes is prohibited. Late quotes will not be accepted for evaluation. The contractor is responsible for confirming the Government’s receipt of the contractor’s quote.

6.0 EVALUATION CRITERIA

Quote will be evaluated on:

a. Bill of Materials with subtotals and tagged per CLIN / floorplan department and room etc.

b. Cut sheets with product detail for each line item.

c. Labor/Services appropriate to the scope of work. (no pricing included)

d. Project staffing plan appropriate to scope of work

e. Project management plan appropriate to scope of work

f. Sustainability Certification

g. NRC (Noise Reduction Coefficient 0.90 or higher) rating

7.0 PRODUCT

General

All finished surfaces shall be free of scratches, mars, dents, or blemishes, and withstand staining, and exhibit to flaking, cracking, or loss or adhesion.

Lighting shall have smooth finishes with no hazardous projections, sharp corners, or detail, which can be hazardous and cause personal injury or damage to clothing.

Acoustic lighting will support the facilities continuing effort to provide an aesthetically pleasing and therapeutic environment, with providing landmark images to assist veterans and families in navigating the facility.

The Contractor’s team shall have experience in developing a large-scale lighting program for at least one VA or government major project (comparable with this project 10,000 SF) completed within the last 3 years.

The Contractor’s team shall provide a lighting consultant with a minimum of 5 years’ experience and experience with at least one VA or government major project (comparable with this project 10,000 SF) completed within the last 3 years.

Contractor to submit in an email Fc (footcandle) reading within 7 days after completion of lighting install to the COR.

Basis of Design may be used, but are provided for layout and aesthetic purposes only and does not indicate a preferred manufacturer by the VA.

7.1 Lighting Schedule

7.1.1 Alternative acoustic lighting must have the same or equivalent quality or better.

7.1.2 All proposed alternative acoustic lighting must be approved by interior designer in writing prior to fabrication.

7.2 Product

7.2.1 All products shall be American made and under standard GSA warranties.

8.0 SERVICES

Design Contract Tasks/Requirements

a. The contractor shall attend a minimum of (2) two Microsoft Teams meetings to review final award with VA Interior Designer and End Users and to make necessary revisions.

b. During first meeting the contractor shall provide the Interior Designer with the Auto-Cad drawings to [1/4” – 1/8”] scale drawings showing layouts of awarded product.

c. The contractor shall allow for three (3) revisions per line item included in design services including updating Auto-Cad Drawings and PDFs as request by VA Interior Designer.

d. The contractor shall be responsible for providing all sample materials for awarded product (2-Day Delivery) as requested by VA Interior Designer.

e. The product must not be placed into production without clearance from the VA COR.

f. The contractor shall provide final, clean [1/4” – 1/8”] scaled drawings of product layout for sign-off prior to scheduling manufacturing.

g. The contractor shall track manufacturing schedule and notify VA Interior Designer with updates of estimated completion date by email.

h. The contractor shall attend a post-installation meeting to assess, address, and document any punch-list items and shall submit to the VA Interior Designer a remediation plan within 5 business days.

i. Contractor to submit Fc (footcandle) reading within 7 days after completion of lighting install.

8.1 General Requirements for Services:

a. The Contractor shall be made aware of and must comply with local security policies and procedures in the task order. The Contractor will comply to these standards during all site visits on Governmental property. Contractor shall contact the VA COR at least 14 days prior to work start date to ensure compliance to any local security policies.

b. The Contractor personnel shall present a professional appearance and shall have a uniform or some method of identifying them as an employee of the contractor. A VA badge will be provided and must be worn above the waist and be always visible while on government property.

c. The Contractor shall ensure policies and procedures are established that protect the safety and welfare of customers, employees, and the community to minimize or eliminate safety or environmental risks.

d. The Contractor shall be knowledgeable of and shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, Building Codes, Life Safety Codes, Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA), ADA/ADAG, permits, VA design standards (www.cfm.va.gov/til/dguide.asp), and instructions required for the performance of the duties in the Statement of Work (SOW).

http://www.cfm.va.gov/til/dguide.asp

e. The Contractor is responsible for ensuring that its firm and staff maintain any generally required professional certification, accreditation, license, bond, and proficiency relative to their area of expertise. The Contractor shall retain documentation of such records. The Government will not pay for expenses to meet this requirement.

f. The Contractor is responsible for ensuring staff are trained and certified for planning and installing product to maintain the integrity of the manufacturer’s warranty.

g. The Contractor is responsible for all personnel who plan on being on site to receive full vaccination of the flu and COVID-19 per executive order 14042.

h. Contractor shall provide all necessary materials, equipment, labor, supervision, and

Management to: (A) coordinate delivery: (B) load and unload; (C) place/install items in designated rooms/locations; (D) assemble items as required; (E) secure as designated; and (F) properly dispose of all associated packing/crating materials outside the VA premises.

i. All work to be performed on weekends.

j. Contractor to ensure that the clinic remains open during office hours and installation will not interrupt patient services ; ensure lighting is always functional and available during clinic hours.

k. Additional Notes:

1. Work to be done in 4 stages (4 weekends). Disconnect and remove 54 total light fixtures over four (4) Saturdays

2. Remove roughly 13-14 fixtures per Saturday. Remove and dispose of old fixtures offsite, away from Jesse Brown VA Medical Center.

3. Install (4) new line voltage dimmer switches and new 0-10v dimming wiring to be pulled through existing raceways, back to switch location controlling that zone of lights

4. Install 12 new light pendants at each stage (each Saturday) and hang at the elevation determined by the VA prior to install. Install at the colorway layout to be provided by ID.

5. Terminate and test each zone by the end of the shift.

6. All work to be completed at weekends.

7. Create all necessary wall and ceiling penetrations. Contractor to ensure any dust created is vacuumed during drilling. Any cloud of dust should be minimized.

8. Fire seal all wall penetrations.

9. Patch and paint penetrations after removal of a cluster of light pendants.

10. Reuse and relocate existing conduits above ceiling for new light fixtures per layout provided.

11. Provide offsite storage of 48 light fixtures not yet ready for install - must not store at

JBVAMC.

12. All work to be performed while Clinic remains open - make sure the work is done in stages, so lights are always functioning.

Protection of Property

a. The Contractor shall perform an inspection of the buildings and grounds with authorized

VA personnel prior to commencing work. Contractor shall protect all items from damage.

The Contractor shall take precaution against damage to the buildings, grounds, and furnishings. The Contractor shall repair or replace any items related to buildings or grounds damaged accidentally, or on purpose due to actions by the Contractor, utilizing materials of the same quality, size, grade, and color, to match existing work.

b. To ensure that the contractor shall be able to repair or replace any items, components, on the buildings or grounds damaged due to negligence and/or actions taken by the Contractor. The Contractor shall communicate with the COR to resolve all repairs beyond simple surface cleaning. Concurrence of the COR is required before the Contractor may perform any significant repair work. In all cases, repairs shall utilize materials of the same quality, size, texture, grade, and color to match adjacent existing work.

c. The Contractor shall be responsible for the security of the areas in which the work is being always performed prior to completion. The Contractor shall maintain accountability and control of any keys provided and shall return them to the COR upon completion of the work.

d. Contractor shall provide floor protection while working in all VA facilities. All material handling equipment shall have rubber wheels.

Delivery

a. Contractor shall contact the COR at least 14 business days prior to the start of work/shipping to ensure that the building is ready for install.

b. In the event there is a delay in delivery, Contractor must notify the assigned VA COR immediately in writing, preferably via email.

c. Contractor shall provide the COR with scheduled date and time that the delivery truck will be arriving at least 24 hours minimum in advance.

d. Contractor must ensure that the driver of the delivery vehicle has copies of the Bill of Materials/delivery orders and shall not attempt to deliver any items before the scheduled delivery date.

Receive and Unload

a. If the Contractor is unable to complete the assembly and placement of all unloaded items before the end of the workday, the Contractor will be responsible for moving these items to a secure location offsite, until the next available work day. The Contractor will be responsible for moving the items from the overnight storage site to its designated position in the building.

b. The Contractor shall verify and inspect all items. All deficiencies (damage/overage/shortage) shall be brought to the attention of the assigned VA CO in writing, preferably via email, immediately upon identification.

c. The Contractor shall store damaged items offsite. The Contractor shall maintain a complete file of all documents relating to each discrepancy and copies of all Discrepancy Reports shall be forwarded to the COR each weekend.

d. Contractor shall repair or coordinate with the COR for replacement of damaged, defective, or missing items

Assembly and Final Acceptance

a. Contractor shall be responsible for all safety and security guidelines within the area in which work is being performed, to include securing any contractor- owned tools or equipment being utilized.

b. The contractor shall install all items in accordance with each requirement statement and basic component floor plan, panel plan and electrical plan, designed and provided by the contractor with each task order.

c. Contractor shall uncrate all items received and perform all required assembly in accordance with the manufacturers’ instructions.

d. Contractor shall prevent its personnel from entering any area other than the designated work area.

e. The Contractor shall maintain a means of egress within all designated work areas to comply with fire codes.

f. Contractor shall inspect to ensure that the lighting is free of surface dirt, clean and polished, free of defects, and that the installation is complete and ready for use.

g. The Contractor shall do a final walkthrough with COR and provide a punch list before releasing crew for the day.

Jobsite Cleanliness

a. Contractor will be responsible for the removal and disposal of all trash/debris connected with uncrating and assembling all items installed under this contract.

b. Final Acceptance by the Government will not occur until all installed items have been wiped cleaned and debris/dust connected with installation is removed from the VA site.

c. Recyclable cardboard products shall be disposed of in accordance with applicable statutes, in respective containers. The contractor is responsible for providing trash containers at an offsite facility.

d. Packing materials will not be stored in the buildings for any period exceeding 24 hours.

e. The Contractor shall ensure its personnel eat, drink, or smoke only in designated areas.

f. Personal trash (food wrappers, drink containers, etc.,) shall be removed from the site daily by the Contractor.

Warranty Items

a. The warranty of an item is to start on the date of acceptance of the products/services by the Government VA COR.

b. The Contractor agrees to furnish, without cost to the Government, replacement of all parts and material which are found to be defective during the warranty period. The cost of installation and travel of replacement material and parts shall be borne by the Contractor.

*The Government maintains the option to modify the normal work week, days, and hours, as necessary for the accomplishment of VHA mission.

Work Required by Others

All work required by other trades shall be identified under this section by the quoter.

B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

ITEM

NUMBE

R

DESCRIPTION OF

SUPPLIES/SERVI

CES

QUANTI

TY

UNI

T UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

48.00 EA _______________

GL1-C1NA-48-MW-LED2/35K-UNV-DM1 OCL Lighting Glowring Acoustic Pendant 48"dia Surface-mount; Acoustic Felt colors: Cornflower Blue (qty: 14), Pineapple (qty: 11) and Pearl Ice (qty: 23).

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: Date of award POP End: 4 weekends after date of award PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541410 - Interior Design Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J062 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Lighting Fixtures and Lamps

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: GL-1-C1NA

1.00 JB _______________

Remove and dispose of qty: 54 existing light pendants offsite and install qty: 48 new Acoustic Lighting fixtures PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541410 - Interior Design Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J062 - Maintenance, Repair, LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: labor

1.00 JB _______________

Patch and paint 54 old ceiling penetrations caused by the removal of old pendants.

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541410 - Interior Design Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J062 - Maintenance, Repair, LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: labor

GRAND TOTAL _______________

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

FAR

Number

Title Date

52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL

PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

NOV 2023

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

52.204-13 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.2 VAAR 852.203-70 COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING (MAY 2018)

The Contractor shall not make reference in its commercial advertising to Department of

Veterans Affairs contracts in a manner that states or implies the Department of Veterans Affairs approves or endorses the Contractor’s products or services or considers the Contractor’s products or services superior to other products or services.

(End of Clause)

C.3 VAAR 852.215-70 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.

(End of Clause)

C.4 VAAR 852.215-71 EVALUATION FACTOR 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.

(End of Clause)

VAAR 852.219-75 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION

(JAN 2023) (DEVIATION)

(a) Pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127(l)(2), the offeror certifies that— https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/

(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:

(i) [] Services. In the case of a contract for services (except construction), the contractor 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 SDVOSB/VOSB subcontractor further subcontracts will count towards the 50% subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. Other direct costs may be excluded to the extent they are not the principal purpose of the acquisition and small business concerns do not provide the service as set forth in 13 CFR 125.6.

(ii) [] General construction. In the case of a contract for general construction, the contractor will not pay more than 85% 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 SDVOSB/VOSB subcontractor further subcontracts will count towards the 85% subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. Cost of materials are excluded and not considered to be subcontracted.

(iii) [] Special trade construction contractors. In the case of a contract for special trade contractors, the contractor will not pay more than 75% 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 SDVOSB/VOSB subcontractor further subcontracts will count towards the 75% subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. Cost of materials are excluded and not considered to be subcontracted.

(2) 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.

(3) 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. 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 with the limitations on subcontracting requirement. 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 Addendum to 52.212-4)

C.8 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO

IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL

PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (DEC 2023) (DEVIATION) (JAN

2024)

(a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or

Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services:

(1) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or

Statements (JAN 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further

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

(2) 52.204–23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or

Provided by Kaspersky Lab Covered Entities (DEC 2023) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115–91).

(3) 52.204–25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video

Surveillance Services or Equipment. (NOV 2021) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115–232).

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

(5) 52.232–40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (MAR

2023) (31 U.S.C. 3903 and 10 U.S.C. 3801).

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

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

(b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting

Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services:

[] (1) 52.203–6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (JUN 2020), with

Alternate I (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 4655).

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

3509).

[] (3) 52.203–15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment

Act of 2009 (JUN 2010) (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5). (Applies to contracts funded by the

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.)

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

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

[X] (5) 52.204–10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards

(JUN 2020) (Pub. L. 109–282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

[] (6) [Reserved]

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

[] (8) 52.204–15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts

(OCT 2016) (Pub. L. 111–117, section 743 of Div. C).

[X] (9) 52.204–27, Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application…