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This is a Request for Quote (RFQ) issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for preventative maintenance and corrective/emergency repair services for Steris SPS sterilization equipment at the Milo C. Huempfner Health Care Center in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The solicitation number is 36C25226Q0283, with a solicitation issue date of May 12, 2026, and a quote due date of May 20, 2026, at 9:00 AM CDT. This acquisition is set aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs), and the estimated contract value is $34 million.

The contract base period runs from September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2027, with three optional one-year renewal periods. The contractor must furnish all labor, materials, supervision, and travel necessary to provide both preventative maintenance (PM) and corrective/emergency repair services for multiple pieces of Steris equipment, including Vision, Amsco Century, Innowave Unity, Amsco Evolution, and V-Pro Max sterilizers, as well as SCS Conveyor Systems. Preventative maintenance is scheduled quarterly with specific months designated for each equipment type, and the contractor must complete PM services no later than the 10th business day following the designated month. The contractor must maintain 95% equipment uptime during normal operating hours (Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, excluding federal holidays), respond to technical calls within four hours, and complete on-site repairs within 48 hours of notification and fully restore equipment within 72 hours. All replacement parts must be new or OEM-certified, and the contractor must provide 24/7 unlimited telephone technical support. Field Service Engineers must be fully qualified with completed formalized training, relevant field experience, and authorization from equipment manufacturers. Quotes shall be submitted via email to makena.james@va.gov and must include pricing, technical capability documentation (including FSE credentials and training certificates), and a completed VAAR 852.219-75 certification regarding limitations on subcontracting for SDVOSBs. Invoices must be submitted electronically through the Tungsten Network portal within ten days of service completion. Evaluation criteria include technical/quality capability, price, and veteran involvement status, with award going to the responsible quoter whose quote provides the best overall value to the Government.

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Page 1 of 59 1. REQUISITION NO.

2. CONTRACT NO. 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE DATE 4. ORDER NO. 5. SOLICITATION NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE

a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NO. (No Collect Calls) 8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL

TIME

9. ISSUED BY CODE 10. THIS ACQUISITION IS UNRESTRICTED OR SET ASIDE: % FOR:

SMALL BUSINESS

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

(WOSB) ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

EDWOSB

8(A)

NAICS:

SIZE STANDARD:

11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13b. RATING

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ IFB RFP

15. DELIVER TO CODE 16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE

17a. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR CODE FACILITY CODE 18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

TELEPHONE NO. UEI: EFT:

PHONE: FAX:

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN OFFER

18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK BELOW IS CHECKED

SEE ADDENDUM

19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24.

ITEM NO. SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

(Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA 26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only)

27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED.

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN _______________ 29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF. ___________________________________ OFFER

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND DATED ________________________________. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY (BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE

ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED SET FORTH HEREIN IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

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

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

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION (REV. NOV 2021)

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

STANDARD FORM 1449

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

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

None

695-26-4-133-1331

36C25226Q0283 05-12-2026

Makena James 414-844-4800 05-20-2026

9:00 AM CDT

Department of Veterans Affairs

36C252

115 South 84th Street, Suite 101

Milwaukee WI 53214-1476

X 100

X

811210

$34 Million

N/A

Milo C. Huempfner Health Care Center

2851 University Ave.

Green Bay WI 54311

36C252

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

See CONTINUATION Page

Preventative maintenance (PM) and corrective/emergency repair services for the Steris SPS equipment located at the

Milo C. Huempfner Health Care Center (HCC). See SOW for

Specifics.

This solicitation is set aside for SDVOSBs only.

See CONTINUATION Page

695-3660160-133-825500-2520 0100555Y1

X 1

Ashley Johnson

36C25226Q0283

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:

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 13.5 Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items in which simplified acquisition procedures in FAR Part 13 will be used. FAR Part 14 and 15 will not be used. 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 Contracting Officer Makena.James@va.gov no later than Monday May 18th, 2026 AT NOON LOCAL 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 (monthly) 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.

mailto:Makena.James@va.gov mailto:VA.Registration@Tungsten-Network.com

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.

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

Facility 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

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:

Contractor and contractor employees shall be subject to security clearances as outlined in VA Handbook 0710, VA Handbook 0735, VA Directive 0735 and in coordination with the facility point of contact

PIV Card:

Applies to unsupervised, full-time, logical and/or physical access for more than 6 months OR more than 180 aggregate days in a one-year period.

Defined in VA Directive 0735 as: “Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Credential: An identification card that complies with FIPS 201 and related guidance that contains a photograph and stored identity information so that the claimed identity of the cardholder can be verified by another person or an automated process. PIV credentials are issued to persons requiring routine access to VA facilities or information systems.”

All contractor employees are subject to the same level of investigation as VA employees who have access to VA Sensitive Information. The level of background investigation commensurate with the level of access needed to perform in accordance with the statement of work is: Special Agreement Check (SAC) & National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI). This requirement is applicable to all subcontractor personnel requiring the same access.

Routine Access and Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel:

The Contractor shall comply with agency personal identity verification procedures identified in the contract that implement Homeland Security Presidential Directive-12 (HSPD-12), Office of Management and Budget (OMB) guidance M-05-24 and Federal Information Processing Standards Publication (FIPS PUB) Number 201.

The Contractor shall account for all forms of Government-provided identification issued to the Contractor employees in connection with performance under this contract. The Contractor shall return such identification to the issuing agency at the earliest of any of the following, unless otherwise determined by the Government:

(1) When no longer needed for contract performance.

(2) Upon completion of the Contractor employee’s employment.

(3) Upon contract completion or termination.

The Contracting Officer may delay final payment under a contract if the Contractor fails to comply with these requirements.

It shall be the responsibility of the prime Contractor to return such identification to the VA.

STATEMENT OF WORK

FOR PREVENTATIVE AND EMERGENCY MAINTENANCE

FOR STERIS EQUIPMENT IN THE STERILIZATION PROCESSING SERVICES (SPS)

DEPARTMENT

AT THE MILO C. HEUMPFNER HEALTH CARE CENTER IN GREEN BAY, WI

1. SCOPE OF WORK

The Contractor shall furnish all labor, supervision, travel, materials, and equipment necessary to provide preventative maintenance (PM) and corrective/emergency repair services for the Steris

SPS equipment identified in Section 2 at the Milo C. Huempfner Health Care Center (HCC) at

2851 University Ave., Green Bay, WI.

Contract base period shall be 9/1/2026-8/31/2027, with option of renewing for three (3) additional years.

2. EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION

EE # Description of

Equipment

Model Serial # #

Annu al

PMIs

PMI

Months

74793 VISION 1321 1327 CART & UTENSIL

W/DISINF,

460-480V, 60HZ, ST,

DPD

3601113001 4 January, April, July, October

73733 AMSCO CENTURY P-

160H

20X20X38 CENT

PREVAC

033451219

2 April, October

12986

INNOWAVE UNITY INNOWAVE UNITY 1122092700

2 June, Decembe r

12483

INNOWAVE UNITY INNOWAVE UNITY 0422111921

2 June, Decembe r

74682

AMSCO EVOLUTION

HC1500

EVOLUTION VAC 66

IN. STM SD

033521202 2 April, HNG RH REC

208/240V

74683 AMSCO EVOLUTION

HC1500

EVOLUTION VAC 66

IN. STM SD

HNG RH REC

208/240V

033521201 2 April, October

74685 RELIANCE VISION VISION (SC) 460-480V,

3PH, 60HZ, STEAM

3633112028 4 January, April, July, October

74684 RELIANCE VISION VISION (SC) 460-480V,

3PH, 60HZ, STEAM

3633112029 4 January, April, July, October

14744

V-PRO MAX 2

STERILIZER

V-PRO MAX 2 032252509 2 April, October

N/A SCS Conveyor System Basic Motorized 3633512003 4 January, April, July, October

N/A SCS Conveyor System MOTORIZED RETURN

DOOR

3633912001 4 January, April, July, October

N/A SCS Conveyor System MOTORIZED RETURN

DOOR

3633912002 4 January, April, July, October

N/A SCS Conveyor System NON-MOTORIZED 2-

WAY

3633512006 4 January, April, July, October

N/A SCS Conveyor System NON-MOTORIZED 2-

WAY

3633512005 4 January, April, July, October

N/A SCS Conveyor System NON-MOTORIZED 2-

WAY

3633512004 4 January, April, July, October

N/A SCS Conveyor System NON-MOTORIZED 2-

WAY FOR END LINE

3633812038 4 January, April, July, October

N/A SCS Conveyor System NON-MOTORIZED 2-

WAY with FEED OUT

3633812037 4 January, April, July, October

N/A SCS Conveyor System NON-MOTORIZED 2-

WAY with FEED OUT

3633812036 4 January, April, July, October

N/A SCS Conveyor System SHORT EXTENSION

WITH LIFT GATE

3633812042 4 January, April, July, October

N/A SCS Conveyor System SHORT EXTENSION

WITH LIFT GATE

3633812043 4 January, April, July, October

N/A SCS Conveyor System SHORT EXTENSION

WITH LIFT GATE

3633812044 4 January, April, July, October

N/A SCS Conveyor System SHORT EXTENSION

WITH LIFT GATE

3633812041 4 January, April, July, October

N/A SCS Conveyor System SHORT EXTENSTION 3633812039 4 January, April, July, October

N/A SCS Conveyor System SHORT EXTENSTION 3633812040 4 January, April, July, N/A Automated Pass-through window

Automated Pass-

Through Window

S1119 1 October

3. CONFORMANCE STANDARDS

Contract service shall ensure that the equipment listed herein functions in conformance with the latest published edition of NFPA-99, UL, OSHA, AAMI, TJC, and VA standards.

Contract service shall also ensure that the equipment performance/specifications are equal to or exceed the performance/specifications when the equipment was originally accepted after procurement.

All upgrades/updates shall also be included in this contract except for upgrades that provide new features or capabilities or that require hardware changes.

Contract service shall ensure that the equipment listed herein shall be operable and available for use 95% if the normal operating hours of the equipment as identified in

Section 4: Hours of Coverage. Downtime shall be computed from notification of problem during work hours.

Scheduled maintenance shall be excluded from downtime. Operational uptime shall be computed during a month long period.

4. HOURS OF COVERAGE

A. Normal hours of coverage are Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, excluding federal holidays. All service/repairs will be performed during normal hours of coverage unless requested or approved by COR or designee.

B. Preventative maintenance will be performed to ensure equipment performs within

Conformance Standards

C. Work performed outside of normal hours of coverage at the request of the FSE will be considered service during normal hours of coverage.

NOTE: Hardware/software update/upgrade installations will be scheduled at a mutually agreeable time.

D. Federal holidays include the following:

New Year’s Day Independence Day Labor Day

Martin Luther King Day Indigenous People’s (Columbus) Day

Presidents’ Day Veterans’ Day

Memorial Day Thanksgiving Day

Juneteenth Christmas Day

E. All service/repairs shall be performed during normal hours of coverage unless requested or approved by the COR or designee. However, if the work must be performed outside of normal business hours, the contractor shall obtain prior approval from the COR or designee. If such work falls on a National Holiday (Christmas, New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day or Thanksgiving), service shall be paid separately from this contract. An obligation number shall be obtained prior to commencement of service. Billing shall include service time and exclude all parts, as they are included in the terms of the contract. Service performed outside of the normal hours of operation at the request of the FSE shall be considered service during normal hours of coverage.

5. UNSCHEDULED MAINTENANCE

A. Contractor shall maintain the equipment in accordance with the Conformance

Standards. The Contractor will provide repair service which may consist of calibration, cleaning, oiling, adjusting, replacing parts, and maintaining the equipment, including all intervening calls necessary between regular service and calibrations. All parts shall be furnished to complete these repairs at no additional cost to the Government.

B. The Contractor shall also provide twenty-four hours per day, seven days per week (24/7) unlimited telephone technical support.

C. The COR or designee has the authority to approve or request a service call from the

Contractor.

D. Response Time: Contractor’s FSE shall respond with a phone call to the COR or their designee within four (4) hours after receipt of telephoned notification twenty-four (24) hours per day. If the problem cannot be corrected by phone, the FSE will commence work (on-site physical response) within 48 hours after receipt of this notification (or next business day) and will proceed progressively to completion without undue delay.

E. In the event of on-site physical response, the Contractor’s FSE shall have repairs completed and equipment fully functional no later than seventy-two (72) hours after notification per terms laid out in Item D above.

6. SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE

A. Contractor shall perform timely PM service to ensure that the equipment listed in Section

2 performs in accordance with the Conformance Standards. Any scheduled PM shall not be completed later than the 10th business day following the end of the month(s) identified with the equipment in Section 2.

B. Contractor shall provide and utilize procedures and checklists with worksheet originals indicating work performed and actual values obtained (as applicable) provided to the

COR at the completion of the PM. The Contractor shall provide written description of

Preventative Maintenance Inspection (PMI). This description shall include an itemized list of the procedures performed, including electrical safety. PM services shall include, but need not be limited to the following:

1. Cleaning of equipment.

2. Reviewing operating system software diagnostics to ensure the system is operating to the manufacturer’s specifications.

3. Calibrating and lubricating the equipment.

4. Performing remedial maintenance of non-emergent nature.

5. Testing and replacing faulty and worn parts and/or parts likely to become faulty, fail, or become worn.

6. Inspecting and replacing where indicated, electrical wiring and cables for wear and fraying.

7. Inspecting and replacing where indicated, all electrical and mechanical components which may include, but is not limited to the following: pumps, compressor silencers, filters, hoses, valves, gaskets, nozzles, and batteries for mechanical integrity, safety, and performance.

8. Returning the equipment to the operating condition defined in the Conformance

Standards.

9. Providing documentation of services performed.

10. Installation of firmware updates necessary to maintain proper operation of the system.

7. PARTS

The Contractor shall furnish and replace all parts. The Contractor shall have ready access to all parts, including unique and/or high mortality replacement parts. All parts supplied shall be compatible with existing equipment. The contract shall include all parts. The Contractor shall use new, or Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) certified rebuilt parts. All parts shall be of current manufacture and have complete versatility with the presently installed equipment. All parts shall perform identically to the original equipment specifications. OEM rebuilt parts shall not be installed without specific approval by the CO or the COR.

8. SERVICE MANUALS/TOOLS/EQUIPMENT

The VAMC shall not provide tools, (test) equipment, service manuals or service diagnostic software to the Contractor. The Contractor shall obtain, have on file, and make available to its

FSE’s all operational and technical documentation (such as operational and service manuals, schematics, and parts list) which are necessary to meet the performance requirements of this contract. The location and listing of the service data manuals, by name and/or the manuals themselves shall be provided to the CO upon request.

9. DOCUMENTATION/REPORTS

The documentation shall include detailed descriptions of the scheduled and unscheduled maintenance (i.e., Emergency repairs) procedures performed, including replaced parts and prices (for outside normal working hour services) required to maintain the equipment in accordance with conformance standards of the manufacturer’s specifications. Such documentation shall meet the guidelines set forth in the Conformance Standards section. The

Engineering Service Report (ESR) will consist of a separate PM report for the item(s) covered under the “specific” contract. Grouping different equipment from different contracts on “ONE”

ESR is prohibited. In addition, each ESR must, at a minimum, document the following data legibly and in complete detail:

A. Name of Contractor and contract number.

B. Name of FSE who performed services.

C. Contractor service ESR number/log number.

D. Date, time (starting and ending), equipment downtime, and hours on-site for service call.

E. VA Purchase Order Number(s) covering the call if outside normal working hours.

F. Description of the problem reported by COR/User (if applicable)

G. Identification of equipment to be serviced: Inventory ID (EE) number, Manufacturer’s name, device name, model number, serial number, and any other manufacturer’s identification numbers.

H. Itemized Description of Service Performed (including, if applicable, Costs associated with after normal working hour services) including labor and travel, parts (with part numbers), and materials and circuit location of problem/corrective action.

I. Total Cost to be billed (if applicable – i.e., part(s) not covered, or service rendered after normal hours of coverage).

J. Signatures:

K. FSE performing services described.

L. VA Employee who witnessed service described.

The Contractor may design/develop an ESR report form that incorporates the above MINIMUM criteria. The form should be on standard 8- ½ x 11 paper and SHALL BE APPROVED BY the

COR prior to use and implementation.

10. TRAVEL

All travel required by the Contractor to complete scheduled or unscheduled maintenance is included within this contract and shall not be separately charged to the Government. In addition, there shall be no additional charge for time spent at the site (during, or after normal hours of coverage) awaiting the arrival of additional FSE(s) and/or delivery of parts.

11. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor shall be required to report to Healthcare Technology Management (HTM) at

1S014-GB to sign-in. This check-in is MANDATORY. When the service is completed, the FSE shall document services rendered on a legible ESR(s). The FSE shall be required to sign out with Biomedical Engineering and submit the ESR(s) to the COR. ALL ESR(s) shall be submitted to the equipment user for an “acceptance signature” and to the COR for an “authorization signature”. If the COR is unavailable, a signed, authorized copy of the ESR will be sent to the

Contractor after the work can be reviewed (if requested or noted on the ESR).

12. REPORTING REQUIRED SERVICES BEYOND THE CONTRACT SCOPE

Contractor shall immediately, but no later than twenty-four (24) consecutive hours after discovery, notify the COR (in writing) of the existence or the development of any defects in, or repairs required, to the scheduled equipment which the Contractor considers he/she is not responsible for under the terms of the contract. The Contractor shall furnish the CO and COR with a written estimate of the cost to make necessary repairs.

13. CONDITION OF EQUIPMENT

Contractor accepts responsibility for the equipment described in Section 3 (Equipment

Identification) of the Statement of Work, in "as is" condition. Failure to inspect the equipment prior to contract award will not relieve the Contractor from performance of the requirements of this contract

14. COMPETENCY OF PERSONNEL SERVICING EQUIPMENT

A. The Contractor shall be an established business, with full time staff. The Contractors staff shall include, at a minimum one “fully qualified” FSE and an additional backup “fully qualified” FSE.

B. “Fully Qualified” is based upon training and experience within the field. For training, the

FSE(s) have successfully completed a formalized training program, for the equipment specified in Section 2. For field experience, the FSE(s) shall have relevant experience

(except for equipment newly on the market) with respect to scheduled and unscheduled maintenance of equipment equivalent to items identified in Section 2.

C. The FSE(s) shall be authorized by the MANUFACTURER to perform the maintenance services. All work shall be performed by the “fully qualified” FSE(s). The Contractor shall provide written assurance of the competency of personnel and list of credentials of approved FSE(s) for each make and model the Contractor services under this contract.

The CO may authenticate the training requirements, request training certificates or other credentials from the Contractor at any time for any personnel servicing or installing any equipment under this contract. The CO and/or COR reserves the right to reject any of the Contractor's personnel and refuse them permission to work on the equipment outline herein.

15. TEST EQUIPMENT

Prior to commencement of work on this contract, the Contractor shall provide the VAMC with a copy of the current calibration certification of all test equipment which is to be used by the

Contractor on VAMC's equipment. This certification shall also be provided on a periodic basis when requested by the VAMC. Test equipment calibration shall be traceable to a national standard.

B.1 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

ITEM

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DESCRIPTION OF

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12.00 MO _______________

Green Bay VA SPS sterilizing equipment preventive maintenance and emergency repair.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 09-01-2026 POP End: 08-31-2027 PRINCIPLE NAICS CODE: 811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J065 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies

Green Bay VA SPS sterilizing equipment preventive maintenance and emergency repair.

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 09-01-2027 POP End: 08-31-2028 PRINCIPLE NAICS CODE: 811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J065 - Maintenance, Repair, Green Bay VA SPS sterilizing equipment preventive maintenance and emergency repair.

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 09-01-2028 POP End: 08-31-2029 PRINCIPLE NAICS CODE: 811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J065 - Maintenance, Repair, Green Bay VA SPS sterilizing equipment preventive maintenance and emergency repair.

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 09-01-2029 POP End: 08-31-2030 PRINCIPLE NAICS CODE: 811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J065 - Maintenance, Repair, GRAND TOTAL _______________

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

C.1 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL

PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2023)

(a) Inspection/Acceptance. The Contractor shall only tender for acceptance those items that conform to the requirements of this contract. The Government reserves the right to inspect or test any supplies or services that have been tendered for acceptance. The Government may require repair or replacement of nonconforming supplies or reperformance of nonconforming services at no increase in contract price. If repair/replacement or reperformance will not correct the defects or is not possible, the Government may seek an equitable price reduction or adequate consideration for acceptance of nonconforming supplies or services. The

Government must exercise its post-acceptance rights—

(1) Within a reasonable time after the defect was discovered or should have been discovered;

and

(2) Before any substantial change occurs in the condition of the item, unless the change is due to the defect in the item.

(b) Assignment. The Contractor or its assignee may assign its rights to receive payment due as a result of performance of this contract to a bank, trust company, or other financing institution, including any Federal lending agency in accordance with the Assignment of Claims

Act (31 U.S.C. 3727). However, when a third party makes payment (e.g., use of the

Governmentwide commercial purchase card), the Contractor may not assign its rights to receive payment under this contract.

(c) Changes. Changes in the terms and conditions of this contract may be made only by written agreement of the parties.

(d) Disputes. This contract is subject to 41 U.S.C. chapter 71, Contract Disputes. Failure of the parties to this contract to reach agreement on any request for equitable adjustment, claim, appeal or action arising under or relating to this contract shall be a dispute to be resolved in accordance with the clause at Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.233-1, Disputes, which is incorporated herein by reference. The Contractor shall proceed diligently with performance of this contract, pending final resolution of any dispute arising under the contract.

(e) Definitions. The clause at FAR 52.202-1, Definitions, is incorporated herein by reference.

(f) Excusable delays. The Contractor shall be liable for default unless nonperformance is caused by an occurrence beyond the reasonable control of the Contractor and without its fault or negligence such as, acts of God or the public enemy, acts of the Government in either its sovereign or contractual capacity, fires, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, strikes, unusually severe weather, and delays of common carriers. The Contractor shall notify the

Contracting Officer in writing as soon as it is reasonably possible after the commencement of any excusable delay, setting forth the full particulars in connection therewith, shall remedy such occurrence with all reasonable dispatch, and shall promptly give written notice to the

Contracting Officer of the cessation of such occurrence.

(g) Invoice.

(1) The Contractor shall submit an original invoice and three copies (or electronic invoice, if authorized) to the address designated in the contract to receive invoices. An invoice must include—

(i) Name and address of the Contractor;

(ii) Invoice date and number;

(iii) Contract number, line item number and, if applicable, the order number;

(iv) Description, quantity, unit of measure, unit price and extended price of the items delivered;

(v) Shipping number and date of shipment, including the bill of lading number and weight of shipment if shipped on Government bill of lading;

(vi) Terms of any discount for prompt payment offered;

(vii) Name and address of official to whom payment is to be sent;

(viii) Name, title, and phone number of person to notify in event of defective invoice; and

(ix) Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN). The Contractor shall include its TIN on the invoice only if required elsewhere in this contract.

(x) Electronic funds transfer (EFT) banking information.

(A) The Contractor shall include EFT banking information on the invoice only if required elsewhere in this contract.

(B) If EFT banking information is not required to be on the invoice, in order for the invoice to be a proper invoice, the Contractor shall have submitted correct EFT banking information in accordance with the applicable solicitation provision, contract clause (e.g., 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management, or 52.232-34, Payment by

Electronic Funds Transfer—Other Than System for Award Management), or applicable agency procedures.

(C) EFT banking information is not required if the Government waived the requirement to pay by EFT.

(2) Invoices will be handled in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C. 3903) and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR part 1315.

(h) Patent indemnity. The Contractor shall indemnify the Government and its officers, employees and agents against liability, including costs, for actual or alleged direct or contributory infringement of, or inducement to infringe, any United States or foreign patent, trademark or copyright, arising out of the performance of this contract, provided the Contractor is reasonably notified of such claims and proceedings.

(i) Payment.—

(1) Items accepted. Payment shall be made for items accepted by the Government that have been delivered to the delivery destinations set forth in this contract.

(2) Prompt payment. The Government will make payment in accordance with the Prompt

Payment Act (31 U.S.C. 3903) and prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR part 1315.

(3) Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). If the Government makes payment by EFT, see 52.212-

5(b) for the appropriate EFT clause.

(4) Discount. In connection with any discount offered for early payment, time shall be computed from the date of the invoice. For the purpose of computing the discount earned, payment shall be considered to have been made on the date which appears on the payment check or the specified payment date if an electronic funds transfer payment is made.

(5) Overpayments. If the Contractor becomes aware of a duplicate contract financing or invoice payment or that the Government has otherwise overpaid on a contract financing or invoice payment, the Contractor shall—

(i) Remit the overpayment amount to the payment office cited in the contract along with a description of the overpayment including the—

(A) Circumstances of the overpayment (e.g., duplicate payment, erroneous payment, liquidation errors, date(s) of overpayment);

(B) Affected contract number and delivery order number, if applicable;

(C) Affected line item or subline item, if applicable; and

(D) Contractor point of contact.

(ii) Provide a copy of the remittance and supporting documentation to the Contracting

Officer.

(6) Interest.

(i) All amounts that become payable by the Contractor to the Government under this contract shall bear simple interest from the date due until paid unless paid within 30 days of becoming due. The interest rate shall be the interest rate established by the Secretary of the

Treasury as provided in 41 U.S.C. 7109, which is applicable to the period in which the amount becomes due, as provided in (i)(6)(v) of this clause, and then at the rate applicable for each six-month period as fixed by the Secretary until the amount is paid.

(ii) The Government may issue a demand for payment to the Contractor upon finding a debt is due under the contract.

(iii) Final decisions. The Contracting Officer will issue a final decision as required by 33.211 if—

(A) The Contracting Officer and the Contractor are unable to reach agreement on the existence or amount of a debt within 30 days;

(B) The Contractor fails to liquidate a debt previously demanded by the Contracting Officer within the timeline specified in the demand for payment unless the amounts were not repaid because the Contractor has requested an installment payment agreement; or

(C) The Contractor requests a deferment of collection on a debt previously demanded by the Contracting Officer (see 32.607-2).

(iv) If a demand for payment was previously issued for the debt, the demand for payment included in the final decision shall identify the same due date as the original demand for payment.

(v) Amounts shall be due at the earliest of the following dates:

(A) The date fixed under this contract.

(B) The date of the first written demand for payment, including any demand for payment resulting from a default termination.

(vi) The interest charge shall be computed for the actual number of calendar days involved beginning on the due date and ending on—

(A) The date on which the designated office receives payment from the Contractor;

(B) The date of issuance of a Government check to the Contractor from which an amount otherwise payable has been withheld as a credit against the contract debt; or

(C) The date on which an amount withheld and applied to the contract debt would otherwise have become payable to the Contractor.

(vii) The interest charge made under this clause may be reduced under the procedures prescribed in FAR 32.608-2 in effect on the date of this contract.

(j) Risk of loss. Unless the contract specifically provides otherwise, risk of loss or damage to the supplies provided under this contract shall remain with the Contractor until, and shall pass to the Government upon:

(1) Delivery of the supplies to a carrier, if transportation is f.o.b. origin; or

(2) Delivery of the supplies to the Government at the destination specified in the contract, if transportation is f.o.b. destination.

(k) Taxes. The contract price includes all applicable Federal, State, and local taxes and duties.

(l) Termination for the Government's convenience. The Government reserves the right to terminate this contract, or any part hereof, for its sole convenience. In the event of such termination, the Contractor shall immediately stop all work hereunder and shall immediately cause any and all of its suppliers and subcontractors to cease work. Subject to the terms of this contract, the Contractor shall be paid a percentage of the contract price reflecting the percentage of the work performed prior to the notice of termination, plus reasonable charges the

Contractor can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Government using its standard record keeping system, have resulted from the termination. The Contractor shall not be required to comply with the cost accounting standards or contract cost principles for this purpose. This paragraph does not give the Government any right to audit the Contractor's records. The

Contractor shall not be paid for any work performed or costs incurred which reasonably could have been avoided.

(m) Termination for cause. The Government may terminate this contract, or any part hereof, for cause in the event of any default by the Contractor, or if the Contractor fails to comply with any contract terms and conditions, or fails to provide the Government, upon request, with adequate assurances of future performance. In the event of termination for cause, the Government shall not be liable to the Contractor for any amount for supplies or services not accepted, and the

Contractor shall be liable to the Government for any and all rights and remedies provided by law. If it is determined that the Government improperly terminated this contract for default, such termination shall be deemed a termination for convenience.

(n) Title. Unless specified elsewhere in this contract, title to items furnished under this contract shall pass to the Government upon acceptance, regardless of when or where the Government takes physical possession.

(o) Warranty. The Contractor warrants and implies that the items delivered hereunder are merchantable and fit for use for the particular purpose described in this contract.

(p) Limitation of liability. Except as otherwise provided by an express warranty, the Contractor will not be liable to the Government for consequential damages resulting from any defect or deficiencies in accepted items.

(q) Other compliances. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State and local laws, executive orders, rules and regulations applicable to its performance under this contract.

(r) Compliance with laws unique to Government contracts. The Contractor agrees to comply with 31 U.S.C. 1352 relating to limitations on the use of appropriated funds to influence certain

Federal contracts; 18 U.S.C. 431 relating to officials not to benefit; 40 U.S.C. chapter 37, Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards; 41 U.S.C. chapter 87, Kickbacks; 49 U.S.C. 40118, Fly American; and 41 U.S.C. chapter 21 relating to procurement integrity.

(s) Order of precedence. Any inconsistencies in this solicitation or contract shall be resolved by giving precedence in the following order:

(1) The schedule of supplies/services.

(2) The Assignments, Disputes, Payments, Invoice, Other Compliances, Compliance with

Laws Unique to Government Contracts, and Unauthorized Obligations paragraphs of this clause;

(3) The clause at 52.212-5.

(4) Addenda to this solicitation or contract, including any license agreements for computer software.

(5) Solicitation provisions if this is a solicitation.

(6) Other paragraphs of this clause.

(7) The Standard Form 1449.

(8) Other documents, exhibits, and attachments

(9) The specification.

(t) [Reserved]

(u) Unauthorized Obligations.

(1) Except as stated in paragraph (u)(2) of this clause, when any supply or service acquired under this contract is subject to any End User License Agreement (EULA), Terms of Service

(TOS), or similar legal instrument or agreement, that includes any clause requiring the

Government to indemnify the Contractor or any person or entity for damages, costs, fees, or any other loss or liability that would create an Anti-Deficiency Act violation (31 U.S.C. 1341), the following shall govern:

(i) Any such clause is unenforceable against the Government.

(ii) Neither the Government nor any Government authorized end user shall be deemed to have agreed to such clause by virtue of it appearing in the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement. If the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement is invoked through an “I agree” click box or other comparable mechanism (e.g., “click-wrap” or “browse-wrap” agreements), execution does not bind the Government or any Government authorized end user to such clause.

(iii) Any such clause is deemed to be stricken from the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement.

(2) Paragraph (u)(1) of this clause does not apply to indemnification by the Government that is expressly authorized by statute and specifically authorized under applicable agency regulations and procedures.

(v) Incorporation by reference. The Contractor’s representations and certifications, including those completed electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM), are incorporated by reference into the contract.

(End of Clause)

ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL

PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

Clauses that are incorporated by reference (by Citation Number, Title, and Date), have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available.

The following clauses are incorporated into 52.212-4 as an addendum to this contract:

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

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

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

(End of Clause)

FAR

Number

Title Date

52.204-9 PERSONAL IDENTITY VERIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR

PERSONNEL

JAN 2011

52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT—MAINTENANCE

(DEVIATION)

NOV 2025

52.223-5 POLLUTION PREVENTION AND RIGHT-TO-KNOW

INFORMATION

MAY 2024

52.237-2 PROTECTION OF GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS,

EQUIPMENT, AND VEGETATION

APR 1984

852.201-70 CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE DEC 2022

852.203-70 COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING MAY 2018

852.204-70 PERSONAL IDENTITY VERIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR

PERSONNEL (DEVIATION)

MAR 2026

852.219-73 VA NOTICE OF TOTAL SET-ASIDE FOR CERTIFIED

SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL

BUSINESSES (DEVIATION)

JAN 2023

852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS NOV 2018

852.242-71 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER OCT 2020

C.3 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)

The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 30 calendar days.

(End of Clause)

C.4 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 calendar days; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 60 calendar 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.

C.5 52.222-90 Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors.

ADDRESSING DEI DISCRIMINATION BY FEDERAL CONTRACTORS (APR 2026)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

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

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

Racially discriminatory diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) activities means disparate treatment based on race or ethnicity in the recruitment, employment (e.g., hiring, promotions), contracting

(e.g., vendor agreements), program participation, or allocation or deployment of an entity's resources.

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

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

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

(3) In the event of the Contractor's or a…

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