QSE 36C78624Q50203.pdf

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SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

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

1. REQUISITION NUMBER

F365167-24-2000017

PAGE 1 OF

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

36C78624Q50203

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

DATE

04/17/2024

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME Gerald Liddell

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No collect calls) 8. OFFER DUE DATE / LOCAL

TIME

05/07/2024

15:00 ET

CODE 36C786

NATIONAL CEMETERY ADMINISTRATION CONTRACTING SERVICE

NCA Contracting Services 18434 Joplin Road

TRIANGLE, VA 22172

9. ISSUED BY UNRESTRICTED OR X SET ASIDE: 100.00 % FOR

SMALL BUSINESS

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

X SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS (WOSB)

ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

EDWOSB

8(A)

NAICS: 561720

SIZE STANDARD: 22M

10. THE ACQUISITION IS

SEE

SCHEDULE

X

11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINATION

UNLESS BLOCK IS MARKED 0 Days: 0.00 %

0 Days: 0.00 % 0 Days: 0.00 % 0 Days: 0.00 %

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS

RATED ORDER UNDER DPAS

(15 CFR 700)

13b. RATING

X RFQ IFB RFP

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

365167CODE15. DELIVER TO

DEPT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

ABRAHAM LINCOLN NATIONAL CEMETERY

27034 SOUTH DIAGONAL ROAD

ELWOOD, IL 60421

CODE 36C78616. ADMINISTERED BY

NATIONAL CEMETERY ADMINISTRATION CONTRACTING SERVICE

NCA Contracting Services 18434 Joplin Road

TRIANGLE, VA 22172

FACILITY

CODE

CODE

Telephone No.

17a. CONTRACTOR/

OFFEROR

NCA-VACOCODE18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

TUNGSTEN

http://www.tungsten-network.com/customer-campaigns/ veterans-affairs/

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

OFFER SEE ADDENDUM

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

CHECKED

19. ITEM NO. 20. SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

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

21. QUANTITY 22. UNIT 23. UNIT PRICE 24. AMOUNT

See Continuation Page (Section 1) Below

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

X 27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE X 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

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND DELIVER ALL ITEMS

SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT

TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED.

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF. _____________________________ OFFER

DATED _________________ . YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION (BLOCK 5)

INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE SET FORTH HEREIN,

IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

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

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

31c. DATE SIGNED

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 02/2012)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

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19.

ITEM NO.

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

RECEIVED INSPECTED ACCEPTED, AND CONFORMS TO THE CONTRACT, EXCEPT AS NOTED: _________________________________

32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32c. DATE 32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32e. MAILING ADDRESS OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE 32f. TELEPHONE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32g. E-MAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

PARTIAL FINAL

33. SHIP NUMBER 34. VOUCHER NUMBER 35. AMOUNT VERIFIED

CORRECT FOR

COMPLETE PARTIAL FINAL

36. PAYMENT 37. CHECK NUMBER

38. S/R ACCOUNT NUMBER 39. S/R VOUCHER NUMBER 40. PAID BY

41a. I CERTIFY THIS ACCOUNT IS CORRECT AND PROPER FOR PAYMENT 42a. RECEIVED BY (Print)

41b. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CERTIFYING OFFICER 41c. DATE

42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)

42c. DATE REC'D (YY/MM/DD) 42d. TOTAL CONTAINERS

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 02/2012) BACK

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Table of Contents

Section Description Page Number

1 Continuation Sheet 2 Contract Clauses

52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) 52.204-4 Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Postconsumer Fiber Content Paper (May 2011) 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (Oct 2018) 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications (Dec 2014) 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (Nov 1999) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (Nov 2021) 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Mar 2023) 52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (Nov 2023) 52.204-27 Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (Jun 2023) 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (Mar 2000)

852.204-70 PERSONAL IDENTITY VERIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL (MAY

2020)

852.203-70 COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING (MAY 2018)

852.201-70 CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (DEC 2022)

852.208-70 SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED AND VETERAN-OWNED SMALL

BUSINESS EVALUATION FACTORS-ORDERS OR BPAs (NOV 2022)

852.208-71 SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED AND VETERAN-OWNED SMALL

BUSINESS EVALUATION FACTOR COMMITMENTS-ORDERS AND BPAs (NOV 2022)

852.219-73 VA NOTICE OF TOTAL SET-ASIDE FOR VERIFIED SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES (NOV 2022)

852.219-75 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING-CERTIFICATE OF

COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION (NOV 2022)

852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS (NOV 2018)

52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (Aug 2020) 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2023) 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders- Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Feb 2024) 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel (Jan 2011) 52.203-16 Preventing Personal Conflicts of Interest (Jun 2020) 52.228-5 Insurance-Work on a Government Installation (Jan 1997) 52.232-1 Payments (Apr 1984)

852.242-71 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER (OCT 2020)

52.237-3 Continuity of Services (Jan 1991) 52.204-21 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems (Nov 2021)

3 Documents, Exhibits, or Attachments 1 - ALNC Janitorial SOW Final - 22 April 2024 2 - DIGNITY CLAUSE corrected

3 - P07 WD 2015-5019

4 - Overall Drawing 5 - INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS Final 22 April 2024

4 Solicitation Provisions 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) 52.217-4 Evaluation of Options Exercised at the Time of Contract Award (June 1988) 52.204-7 System for Award Management (Oct 2018)

852.252-70 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS OR CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

(JAN 2008)

52.233-2 Service of Protest (Sept 2006) 52.204-6 Unique Entity Identifier (Oct 2016) 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Feb 2024) 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Nov 2021)

852.233-71 ALTERNATE PROTEST PROCEDURE (OCT 2018)

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52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021) 52.216-1 Type of Contract (Apr 1984) 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Sep 2023)

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Section 1 - Continuation Sheet

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

0001 See Description Below

PSC: S201

CUSTODIAL

JANITORIAL

SERVICES

12.000000 SV

Description: Janitorial Services at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. See SOW for complete details.

Janitorial Services at Administration Building

Period of Performance: 06/01/2024 - 05/31/2025

Reference Line: F365167-24-2000017 - 0001

Pricing Options: Base

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

0002 See Description Below

PSC: S201

CUSTODIAL

JANITORIAL

SERVICES

12.000000 SV

Description: Janitorial Services at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. See SOW for complete details.

Janitorial Services at Public Information Center and second Public Restroom (Weekdays & Holidays)

Period of Performance: 06/01/2024 - 05/31/2025

Reference Line: F365167-24-2000017 - 0002

Pricing Options: Base

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

0003 See Description Below

PSC: S201

CUSTODIAL

JANITORIAL

SERVICES

52.000000 SV

Description: Janitorial Services at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. See SOW for complete details.

Weekend Janitorial Services at Public Information Center and second Public restroom (Saturdays and Sundays)

Period of Performance: 06/01/2024 - 05/31/2025

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Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

Reference Line: F365167-24-2000017 - 0003

Pricing Options: Base

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

0004 See Description Below

PSC: S201

CUSTODIAL

JANITORIAL

SERVICES

12.000000 SV

Description: Janitorial Services at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. See SOW for complete details.

Janitorial Services at Honor Guard Building (weekdays)

Period of Performance: 06/01/2024 - 05/31/2025

Reference Line: F365167-24-2000017 - 0004

Pricing Options: Base

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

0005 See Description Below

PSC: S201

CUSTODIAL

JANITORIAL

SERVICES

4.000000 SV

Description: Janitorial Services at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. See SOW for complete details.

Clean Exterior and Interior window wills, light fixtures, window blinds, at PIC, Administration Bldg., Honor Guard Building, and Second public restroom.

Period of Performance: 06/01/2024 - 05/31/2025

Reference Line: F365167-24-2000017 - 0005

Pricing Options: Base

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

10001 See Description Below

PSC: S201

CUSTODIAL

JANITORIAL

SERVICES

12.000000 SV

Description: Janitorial Services at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. See SOW for complete details.

Janitorial Services at Administration Building

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Period of Performance: 06/01/2025 - 05/31/2026

Reference Line: F365167-24-2000017 - 10001

Pricing Options: 0001

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

10002 See Description Below

PSC: S201

CUSTODIAL

JANITORIAL

SERVICES

12.000000 SV

Description: Janitorial Services at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. See SOW for complete details.

Janitorial Services at Public Information Center and second Public Restroom (Weekdays & Holidays)

Period of Performance: 06/01/2025 - 05/31/2026

Reference Line: F365167-24-2000017 - 10002

Pricing Options: 0002

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

10003 See Description Below

PSC: S201

CUSTODIAL

JANITORIAL

SERVICES

52.000000 SV

Description: Janitorial Services at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. See SOW for complete details.

Weekend Janitorial Services at Public Information Center and second Public restroom (Saturdays and Sundays)

Period of Performance: 06/01/2025 - 05/31/2026

Reference Line: F365167-24-2000017 - 10003

Pricing Options: 0003

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

10004 See Description Below

PSC: S201

CUSTODIAL

JANITORIAL

SERVICES

12.000000 SV

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Description: Janitorial Services at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. See SOW for complete details.

Janitorial Services at Honor Guard Building (weekdays)

Period of Performance: 06/01/2025 - 05/31/2026

Reference Line: F365167-24-2000017 - 10004

Pricing Options: 0004

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

10005 See Description Below

PSC: S201

CUSTODIAL

JANITORIAL

SERVICES

4.000000 SV

Description: Janitorial Services at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. See SOW for complete details.

Clean Exterior and Interior window wills, light fixtures, window blinds, at PIC, Administration Bldg., Honor Guard Building, and Second public restroom.

Period of Performance: 06/01/2025 - 05/31/2026

Reference Line: F365167-24-2000017 - 10005

Pricing Options: 0005

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

20001 See Description Below

PSC: S201

CUSTODIAL

JANITORIAL

SERVICES

12.000000 SV

Description: Janitorial Services at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. See SOW for complete details.

Janitorial Services at Administration Building

Period of Performance: 06/01/2026 - 05/31/2027

Reference Line: F365167-24-2000017 - 20001

Pricing Options: 0001

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

20002 See Description Below

PSC: S201

12.000000 SV

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CUSTODIAL

JANITORIAL

SERVICES

Description: Janitorial Services at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. See SOW for complete details.

Janitorial Services at Public Information Center and second Public Restroom (Weekdays & Holidays)

Period of Performance: 06/01/2026 - 05/31/2027

Reference Line: F365167-24-2000017 - 20002

Pricing Options: 0002

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

20003 See Description Below

PSC: S201

CUSTODIAL

JANITORIAL

SERVICES

52.000000 SV

Description: Janitorial Services at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. See SOW for complete details.

Weekend Janitorial Services at Public Information Center and second Public restroom (Saturdays and Sundays)

Period of Performance: 06/01/2026 - 05/31/2027

Reference Line: F365167-24-2000017 - 20003

Pricing Options: 0003

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

20004 See Description Below

PSC: S201

CUSTODIAL

JANITORIAL

SERVICES

12.000000 SV

Description: Janitorial Services at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. See SOW for complete details.

Janitorial Services at Honor Guard Building (weekdays)

Period of Performance: 06/01/2026 - 05/31/2027

Reference Line: F365167-24-2000017 - 20004

Pricing Options: 0004

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20005 See Description Below

PSC: S201

CUSTODIAL

JANITORIAL

SERVICES

4.000000 SV

Description: Janitorial Services at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. See SOW for complete details.

Clean Exterior and Interior window wills, light fixtures, window blinds, at PIC, Administration Bldg., Honor Guard Building, and Second public restroom.

Period of Performance: 06/01/2026 - 05/31/2027

Reference Line: F365167-24-2000017 - 20005

Pricing Options: 0005

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

30001 See Description Below

PSC: S201

CUSTODIAL

JANITORIAL

SERVICES

12.000000 SV

Description: Janitorial Services at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. See SOW for complete details.

Janitorial Services at Administration Building

Period of Performance: 06/01/2027 - 05/31/2028

Reference Line: F365167-24-2000017 - 30001

Pricing Options: 0001

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

30002 See Description Below

PSC: S201

CUSTODIAL

JANITORIAL

SERVICES

12.000000 SV

Description: Janitorial Services at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. See SOW for complete details.

Janitorial Services at Public Information Center and second Public Restroom (Weekdays & Holidays)

Period of Performance: 06/01/2027 - 05/31/2028

Reference Line: F365167-24-2000017 - 30002

Pricing Options: 0002

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30003 See Description Below

PSC: S201

CUSTODIAL

JANITORIAL

SERVICES

52.000000 SV

Description: Janitorial Services at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. See SOW for complete details.

Weekend Janitorial Services at Public Information Center and second Public restroom (Saturdays and Sundays)

Period of Performance: 06/01/2027 - 05/31/2028

Reference Line: F365167-24-2000017 - 30003

Pricing Options: 0003

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

30004 See Description Below

PSC: S201

CUSTODIAL

JANITORIAL

SERVICES

12.000000 SV

Description: Janitorial Services at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. See SOW for complete details.

Janitorial Services at Honor Guard Building (weekdays)

Period of Performance: 06/01/2027 - 05/31/2028

Reference Line: F365167-24-2000017 - 30004

Pricing Options: 0004

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

30005 See Description Below

PSC: S201

CUSTODIAL

JANITORIAL

SERVICES

4.000000 SV

Description: Janitorial Services at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. See SOW for complete details.

Clean Exterior and Interior window wills, light fixtures, window blinds, at PIC, Administration Bldg., Honor Guard Building, and Second public restroom.

Period of Performance: 06/01/2027 - 05/31/2028

Reference Line: F365167-24-2000017 - 30005

Pricing Options: 0005

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40001 See Description Below

PSC: S201

CUSTODIAL

JANITORIAL

SERVICES

12.000000 SV

Description: Janitorial Services at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. See SOW for complete details.

Janitorial Services at Administration Building

Period of Performance: 06/01/2028 - 05/31/2029

Reference Line: F365167-24-2000017 - 40001

Pricing Options: 0001

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

40002 See Description Below

PSC: S201

CUSTODIAL

JANITORIAL

SERVICES

12.000000 SV

Description: Janitorial Services at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. See SOW for complete details.

Janitorial Services at Public Information Center and second Public Restroom (Weekdays & Holidays)

Period of Performance: 06/01/2028 - 05/31/2029

Reference Line: F365167-24-2000017 - 40002

Pricing Options: 0002

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

40003 See Description Below

PSC: S201

CUSTODIAL

JANITORIAL

SERVICES

52.000000 SV

Description: Janitorial Services at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. See SOW for complete details.

Weekend Janitorial Services at Public Information Center and second Public restroom (Saturdays and Sundays)

Period of Performance: 06/01/2028 - 05/31/2029

Reference Line: F365167-24-2000017 - 40003

Pricing Options: 0003

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40004 See Description Below

PSC: S201

CUSTODIAL

JANITORIAL

SERVICES

12.000000 SV

Description: Janitorial Services at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. See SOW for complete details.

Janitorial Services at Honor Guard Building (weekdays)

Period of Performance: 06/01/2028 - 05/31/2029

Reference Line: F365167-24-2000017 - 40004

Pricing Options: 0004

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

40005 See Description Below

PSC: S201

CUSTODIAL

JANITORIAL

SERVICES

4.000000 SV

Description: Janitorial Services at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. See SOW for complete details.

Clean Exterior and Interior window wills, light fixtures, window blinds, at PIC, Administration Bldg., Honor Guard Building, and Second public restroom.

Period of Performance: 06/01/2028 - 05/31/2029

Reference Line: F365167-24-2000017 - 40005

Pricing Options: 0005

Section 2 - Contract Clauses

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):

www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far (FAR) www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/index.asp (VAAR) [Insert one or more Internet addresses]

(End of clause) Clause Title Fill-ins

52.204-4 Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Postconsumer Fiber Content Paper (May

2011)

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Clause Title Fill-ins

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (Oct 2018)

52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications (Dec 2014)

52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (Nov 1999) Period of Time: "30 days"

52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (Nov 2021)

52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Mar

2023)

52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (Nov 2023)

(a) This contract and employees working on this contract will be subject to the whistleblower rights and remedies established at 41 U.S.C. 4712 and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 3.900 through 3.905.

(b) The Contractor shall inform its employees in writing, in the predominant language of the workforce, of employee whistleblower rights and protections under 41 U.S.C. 4712, as described in FAR 3.900 through 3.905.

(c) The Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (c), in all subcontracts.

(End of clause)

52.204-27 Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (Jun 2023)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause--

Covered application means the social networking service TikTok or any successor application or service developed or provided by ByteDance Limited or an entity owned by ByteDance Limited.

Information technology, as defined in 40 U.S.C. 11101(6)--

(1) Means any equipment or interconnected system or subsystem of equipment, used in the automatic acquisition, storage, analysis, evaluation, manipulation, management, movement, control, display, switching, interchange, transmission, or reception of data or information by the executive agency, if the equipment is used by the executive agency directly or is used by a contractor under a contract with the executive agency that requires the use--

(i) Of that equipment; or

(ii) Of that equipment to a significant extent in the performance of a service or the furnishing of a product;

(2) Includes computers, ancillary equipment (including imaging peripherals, input, output, and storage devices necessary for security and surveillance), peripheral equipment designed to be controlled by the central processing unit of a computer, software, firmware and similar procedures, services (including support services), and related resources; but

(3) Does not include any equipment acquired by a Federal contractor incidental to a Federal contract.

(b) Prohibition. Section 102 of Division R of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (Pub. L. 117-328), the No TikTok on Government Devices Act, and its implementing guidance under Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Memorandum M-23-13, dated February 27, 2023, "No TikTok on Government Devices" Implementation Guidance, collectively prohibit the presence or use of a covered application on executive agency information technology, including certain equipment used by Federal contractors.

The Contractor is prohibited from having or using a covered application on any information technology owned or managed by the Government, or on any information technology used or provided by the Contractor under this contract, including equipment provided by the Contractor's employees; however, this prohibition does not apply if the Contracting Officer provides written notification to the Contractor that an exception has been granted in accordance with OMB Memorandum M-23-13.

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(c) Subcontracts. The Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (c), in all subcontracts, including subcontracts for the acquisition of commercial products or commercial services.

(End of clause)

52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (Mar 2000)

(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 30 days [insert the period of time within which the Contracting Officer may exercise the option]; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 30 days days [60 days unless a different number of days is inserted] 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 66 months (months) (years).

(End of clause)

852.204-70 PERSONAL IDENTITY VERIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL (MAY 2020)

(a) The Contractor shall comply with current Department of Veterans Affairs policy for personal identity verification of all employees performing under this contract when frequent and continuing access to VA facilities or information systems is required.

(b) The Contractor shall insert this clause in all subcontracts when the subcontractor’s employees will require frequent and continuing access to VA facilities or information systems.

(End of clause)

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)

852.201-70 CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (DEC 2022)

The Contracting Officer reserves the right to designate representatives to act for him/her in furnishing technical guidance and advice or generally monitor the work to be performed under this contract. Such designation will be in writing and will define the scope and limitation of the designee’s authority. A copy of the designation letter shall be furnished to the Contractor.

(End of provision)

852.208-70 SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED AND VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS EVALUATION FACTORS-ORDERS OR BPAs (NOV 2022)

(a) In an effort to increase contracting opportunities for Veterans, depending on the evaluation factors included in the solicitation, VA will evaluate responses received based on the schedule Contractor’s VIP-verified service-disabled veteran-owned small business/ veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB/VOSB) status; and/or their proposed use of VIP-listed SDVOSB/VOSB as subcontractors or teaming partners.

(b) To receive credit under this clause a contractor or subcontractor must be listed, at time of submission of offer/quotes and at time of award, as an eligible SDVOSB/VOSB in the Vendor Information Pages (VIP) database at https://www.vetbiz.va.gov/vip/.

(c) A VIP-listed SDVOSB schedule holder will receive full credit, and a VIP-listed VOSB schedule holder will receive partial credit for the SDVOSB/VOSB status evaluation factor.

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(d) Offerors other than SDVOSBs or VOSBs proposing to use VIP-listed SDVOSBs/VOSBs as subcontractors/teaming partners, will receive some consideration under this evaluation factor. To receive consideration, offerors must provide in their proposals:

(1) The name(s) and contact information of the VIP-listed SDVOSB(s)/VOSB(s) with whom they intend to team or subcontract.

(2) A brief description of the proposed team or subcontractor(s) arrangement.

(3) The approximate dollar value of the proposed teaming arrangements or subcontract(s).

(4) Evidence of teaming partner/subcontractor’s VIP database registration and verification.

(e) 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.

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852.208-71 SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED AND VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS EVALUATION FACTOR COMMITMENTS-ORDERS AND BPAs (NOV 2022)

(a) The Contractor agrees, if selected on the basis of service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) or veteran-owned small business (VOSB) status, to comply with the eligibility requirements in subpart 819.70, including the limitation on subcontracting requirements at 13 CFR 125.6.

(b) The Contractor agrees, if selected for award on the basis of teaming/ subcontracting in accordance with 852.208-70, Service- Disabled Veteran-Owned and Veteran-Owned Small Business Evaluation Factors-Orders and BPAs, to use the evaluated firm(s) as proposed or if approved by contracting officer to substitute one or more VIP-verified SDVOSB/VOSB for work of the same or similar value.

(c) 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.

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852.219-73 VA NOTICE OF TOTAL SET-ASIDE FOR VERIFIED SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL

BUSINESSES (NOV 2022)

(a) Definition. For the Department of Veterans Affairs, “Service-disabled Veteran-owned small business concern or SDVOSB”:

(1) Means a small business concern-

(i) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned by one or more service-disabled Veterans or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more service-disabled Veterans or eligible surviving spouses (see VAAR 802.101, Surviving Spouse definition);

(ii) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more service-disabled Veterans (or eligible surviving spouses) or, in the case of a service-disabled Veteran with permanent and severe disability, the spouse or permanent caregiver of such Veteran;

(iii) The business meets Federal small business size standards for the applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code identified in the solicitation document;

(iv) The business has been verified for ownership and control pursuant to 38 CFR part 74 and is listed in VA’s Vendor Information Pages (VIP) database at https://www.vetbiz.va.gov/vip/; and

(v) The business will comply with VAAR subpart 819.70 and Small Business Administration (SBA) regulations regarding small business size and government contracting programs at 13 CFR parts 121 and 125, provided that any reference therein to a service-

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(2) The term “Service-disabled Veteran” means a Veteran, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(2), with a disability that is service-connected, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(16).

(3) The term “small business concern” has the meaning given that term under section 3 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632).

(4) The term “small business concern owned and controlled by Veterans with service-connected disabilities” has the meaning given the term “small business concern owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans” under section 3(q)(2) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632(q)(2)), except that for a VA contract the firm must be listed in the VIP database (see paragraph (a)(1)(iv) of this clause).

(b) General. (1) Offers are solicited only from VIP-listed SDVOSBs. Offers received from entities that are not VIP-listed SDVOSBs at the time of offer shall not be considered.

(2) Any award resulting from this solicitation shall be made to a VIP-listed SDVOSB who is eligible at the time of submission of offer(s) and at the time of award.

(3) The requirements in this clause apply to any contract, order or subcontract where the firm receives a benefit or preference from its designation as an SDVOSB, including set-asides, sole source awards, and evaluation preferences.

(c) Representation. Pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127(e), only VIP-listed SDVOSBs are considered eligible to receive award of a resulting contract. By submitting an offer, the prospective contractor represents that it is an eligible SDVOSB as defined in this clause, 38 CFR part 74, and VAAR subpart 819.70.

(d) Agreement. When awarded a contract action, including orders under multiple-award contracts, an SDVOSB agrees that in the performance of the contract, the SDVOSB shall comply with requirements in VAAR subpart 819.70 and SBA regulations on small business size and government contracting programs at 13 CFR part 121 and part 125, including the non-manufacturer rule and limitations on subcontracting requirements in 13 CFR 121.406(b) and 13 CFR 125.6. Unless otherwise stated in this clause, a requirement in 13 CFR parts 121 and 125 that applies to an SDVO SBC, is to be construed to also apply to a VIP-listed SDVOSB.

For the purpose of limitations on subcontracting, only VIP-listed SDVOSBs (including independent contractors) shall be considered eligible and/or “similarly situated” (i.e., a firm that has the same small business program status as the prime contractor). An otherwise eligible firm further agrees to comply with the required certification requirements in this solicitation (see 852.219-75 or 852.219-76 as applicable). These requirements are summarized as follows:

(1) Services. In the case of a contract for services (except construction), the SDVOSB prime contractor will not pay more than 50% of the amount paid by the government to the prime for contract performance to firms that are not VIP-listed SDVOSBs (excluding direct costs to the extent they are not the principal purpose of the acquisition and the SDVOSB/VOSB does not provide the service, such as airline travel, cloud computing services, or mass media purchases). When a contract includes both services and supplies, the 50 percent limitation shall apply only to the service portion of the contract.

(2) Supplies/products. (i) In the case of a contract for supplies or products (other than from a non-manufacturer of such supplies), the SDVOSB prime contractor will not pay more than 50% of the amount paid by the government to the prime for contract performance, excluding the cost of materials, to firms that are not VIP-listed SDVOSBs. When a contract includes both supply and services, the 50 percent limitation shall apply only to the supply portion of the contract.

(ii) In the case of a contract for supplies from a non-manufacturer, the SDVOSB prime contractor will supply the product of a domestic small business manufacturer or processor, unless a waiver as described in 13 CFR 121.406(b)(5) has been granted. Refer to 13 CRF 125.6(a)(2)(ii) for guidance pertaining to multiple item procurements.

(3) General construction. In the case of a contract for general construction, the SDVOSB prime contractor will not pay more than 85% of the amount paid by the government to the prime for contract performance, excluding the cost of materials, to firms that are not VIP-listed SDVOSBs.

(4) Special trade construction contractors. In the case of a contract for special trade contractors, no more than 75% of the amount paid by the government to the prime for contract performance, excluding the cost of materials, may be paid to firms that are not VIP-listed SDVOSBs.

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(5) Subcontracting. An SDVOSB must meet the NAICS size standard assigned by the prime contractor and be listed in VIP to count as similarly situated. Any work that a first tier VIP-listed SDVOSB subcontractor further subcontracts will count towards the percent of subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. For supply or construction contracts, the cost of materials is excluded and not considered to be subcontracted. When a contract includes both services and supplies, the 50 percent limitation shall apply only to the portion of the contract with the preponderance of the expenditure upon which the assigned NAICS is based. For information and more specific requirements, refer to 13 CFR 125.6.

(e) Required limitations on subcontracting compliance measurement period. An SDVOSB shall comply with the limitations on subcontracting as follows:

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

X By the end of the base term of the contract or order, and then by the end of each subsequent option period; or

__ By the end of the performance period for each order issued under the contract.

(f) Joint ventures. A joint venture may be considered eligible as an SDVOSB if the joint venture is listed in VIP and complies with the requirements in 13 CFR 125.18(b), provided that any requirement therein that applies to an SDVO SBC is to be construed to apply to a VIP-listed SDVOSB. A joint venture agrees that, in the performance of the contract, the applicable percentage specified in paragraph

(d) of this clause will be performed by the aggregate of the joint venture participants.

(g) Precedence. The VA Veterans First Contracting Program, as defined in VAAR 802.101, subpart 819.70, and this clause, takes precedence over any inconsistencies between the requirements of the SBA Program for SDVO SBCs, and the VA Veterans First Contracting Program.

(h) Misrepresentation. Pursuant to 38 USC 8127(g), any business concern, including all its principals, that is determined by VA to have willfully and intentionally misrepresented a company’s SDVOSB status is subject to debarment from contracting with the Department for a period of not less than five years (see VAAR 809.406-2 Causes for Debarment).

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852.219-75 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING-CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICES

AND CONSTRUCTION (NOV 2022)

(a) Pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127(k)(2), the offeror certifies that-

(1) If awarded a contract (see FAR 2.101 definition), it will comply with the limitations on subcontracting requirement as provided in the solicitation and the resultant contract, as follows: [Contracting Officer check the appropriate box below based on the predominant NAICS code assigned to the instant acquisition as set forth in FAR 19.102.]

(i) X 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 VIP-listed SDVOSBs as set forth in 852.219-73 or VOSBs as set forth in 852.219-74. Any work that a similarly situated VIP-listed 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 VIP-listed SDVOSBs as set forth in 852.219-73 or VOSBs as set forth in 852.219-74. Any work that a similarly situated VIP-listed 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 VIP-listed SDVOSBs as set forth in 852.219-73 or VOSBs as set forth in 852.219-74. Any work that a similarly situated 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

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(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 section 1001 of title 18.

(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, ______________________________ 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

Printed Name of Signee: ________________________________________

Printed Title of Signee: _________________________________________

Signature: ___________________________________________________

Date: _____________________

Company Name and Address: ______________________________________

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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, e-mail, and scanned documents are not acceptable electronic forms for submission of payment requests;

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(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 below, 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.

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52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (Aug 2020)

(a) Definition. As used in this clause--

"Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code" means--

(1) An identifier assigned to entities located in the United States or its outlying areas by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Branch to identify a commercial or government entity by unique location; or

(2) An identifier assigned by a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) or by the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) to entities located outside the United States and its outlying areas that the DLA Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Branch records and maintains in the CAGE master file. This type of code is known as a NATO CAGE (NCAGE) code.

(b) Contractors shall ensure that the CAGE code is maintained throughout the life of the contract for each location of contract, including subcontract, performance. For contractors registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), the DLA Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Branch shall only modify data received from SAM in the CAGE master file if the contractor initiates those changes via update of its SAM registration. Contractors undergoing a novation or change-of-name agreement shall notify the contracting officer in accordance with subpart 42.12. The contractor shall communicate any change to the CAGE code to the contracting officer within 30 days after the change, so that a modification can be issued to update the CAGE code on the contract.

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(c) Contractors located in the United States or its outlying areas that are not registered in SAM shall submit written change requests to the DLA Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Branch. Requests for changes shall be provided at https://cage.dla.mil. Change requests to the CAGE master file are accepted from the entity identified by the code.

(d) Contractors located outside the United States and its outlying areas that are not registered in SAM shall contact the appropriate National Codification Bureau (points of contact available at http://www.nato.int/structur/AC/135/main/links/contacts.htm) or NSPA at https://eportal.nspa.nato.int/AC135Public/scage/CageList.aspx to request CAGE changes.

(e) Additional guidance for maintaining CAGE codes is available at https://cage.dla.mil.

(f) If the contract includes Federal Acquisition Regulation clause 52.204-2, Security Requirements, the contractor shall ensure that subcontractors maintain their CAGE code(s) throughout the life of the contract.

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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…