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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

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TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

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12. DISCOUNT TERMS

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

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14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ

IFB

RFP

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17a. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

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FACILITY CODE

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

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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

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SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

QUANTITY

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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

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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

667-25-3-505-0030

Rhonda Gibson 713-791-1414 x41053 07-02-2025

10:00AM

CDT

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 16 5075 Westheimer Road, Suite 750

Houston TX 77056-5643

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541990 $19.5 Million

N/A

Overton Brooks VA Medical Center (OBVAMC 510 East Stiner Ave Shreveport

LA 71101

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 16 5075 Westheimer Road, Suite 750

Houston TX 77056-5643

FSC e-Invoice Payment http://www.fsc.va.gov/fsc/einvoice.asp Invoice Setup Information 1-877-489-6135 Invoice must be submitted electronically

See CONTINUATION Page Annual and monthly inspections of all fire extinguishers, replacement, removal/disposal of impaired, damaged, non-operational fire extinguishers

All questions shall be submitted by 10pm CT Jun 30, 2025, via email to rhonda.gibson2@va.gov

All quotes shall be submitted by 10pm CT July 2, 2025, via via email to rhonda.gibson2@va.gov

See CONTINUATION Page

Table of Contents

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

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

a. CONTRACTOR:

b. GOVERNMENT: Contracting Officer 36C256 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 16 5075 Westheimer Road, Suite 750 Houston TX 77056-5643

2. CONTRACTOR REMITTANCE ADDRESS: All payments by the Government to the contractor will be made in accordance with:

3. INVOICES: Invoices shall be submitted in arrears:

4. GOVERNMENT INVOICE ADDRESS: All Invoices from the contractor shall be submitted electronically in accordance with VAAR Clause 852.232-72 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests.

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

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SECTION B – CONTINUATION OF COMBINED SYNOPSIS-SOLICITATION

B.2 STATEMENT OF WORK

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1. Contract Title. Overton Brooks VA Medical Center Fire Extinguisher Service Contract

2. Background.

Overton Brooks VA Medical Center (OBVAMC) has a requirement for the inspection and preventative maintenance service for approximately 400 fire extinguishers in accordance with The Joint Commission, all applicable NFPA (National Fire Protection Association), OSHA 29 CFR 1910.157, Federal, State, Local laws, and regulations. A service contract is required, with yearly option to continue each year, during a total of a 5-year period.

3. Scope.

A. Service will include annual and monthly inspections of all fire extinguishers, replacement, removal/disposal of impaired, damaged, non-operational fire extinguishers for a period of one (1) base year and four (4) option years if exercised, from the date of award. Estimate that a percentage of existing extinguishers be supported by ready service spares of type ABC, Co2, Type K, and Water.

B. The contractor shall furnish all necessary and specific equipment, tags, parts, labor, and supervision to perform required inspections and documentation. The fire extinguishers are located in Buildings: 1 (main building), 2, 3, 4, 6, 16, 31, 32, 33, 40, 42, 55, 57, parking garage (60) and MRI trailer (special extinguisher MRI rated). Future buildings will include an energy management building (currently under construction), OI&T building (under design), and Bldg. 1 South; floors 3, 4, elevator room (under design) and will require incorporation once the projects have been completed.

C. All inspection, testing, maintenance, and permanent records required by NFPA, OSHA, Department of Veterans Affairs, The Joint Commission, and recommended by the equipment manufacturer shall be provided by the contractor to Occupational Health and Safety Office, OBVAMC. All reports will be in The Joint Commission format and reflect the most current NFPA standard in effect and provided electronically. The Joint Commission has an agreement with the Veteran’s Health Administration that the most current NFPA standard will be followed. All documentation of monthly inspections will be provided to the Occupational Health and Safety Office, OBVAMC no later than 5 business days after the last day of the inspected month. All documentation of annual inspections will be provided to the Occupational Health and Safety Office, OBVAMC no later than 5 business days after the inspection has been completed.

D. The contractor shall immediately notify Occupational Health and Safety Office of any impaired, damaged, and non-serviceable fire extinguishers. The contractor shall change them out with a spare fire extinguisher. The contractor shall provide cost estimates for replacement fire extinguishers as needed/required not contained as part of the contract. The contractor shall be responsible for the removal and disposal of all impaired, damaged, and non-serviceable fire extinguishers in accordance with NFPA, Federal, State, and local laws/regulations. The contractor shall provide documentation to the Occupational Health and Safety Office, OBVAMC within 5 business days of the removal of impaired, damaged, and non-serviceable fire extinguishers.

E. The contractor shall provide a schedule and describe the protocol and timeline for the inspection of fire extinguishers. The contractor’s employee shall report to the OBVAMC Occupational Health and Safety Office during normal working hours which is defined as Monday thru Friday from 7:30am to 4:00pm, excluding Federal Holidays, upon arrival at the hospital and again upon the completion of the required work.

F. OBVAMC Occupational Health and Safety Office will provide and/or coordinate access to restricted/controlled areas of the medical center for the purpose of inspections.

G. The contractor is responsible for providing their employees with the Proper Protective Equipment (PPE) in accordance with OSHA regulations. OBVAMC will provide specialized PPE for access to the Operating Rooms (OR) and other areas of the hospital as required at no cost to the contractor. The specialized PPE includes the use of surgical scrubs or jumpsuit, shoe coverings, surgical cap, gloves (as required), gowns (as required) and facemask (as required). If reusable surgical scrubs are provided, the contractor must return them to the hospital uniform room upon completion of the day. Changing rooms are available on site.

H. A copy of the work ticket containing a complete description of the work performed shall be provided to the VA COR or the authorized representative.

I. If any discrepancies are found with the fire extinguishers that are not covered under this scope of work, then the contractor must provide the following:

1) Detailed report noting the discrepancy found.

2) Bill of Materials (BOM) to include component name, quantity, part #, and price per item for any repair/replacement and material lead time.

3) Price quote for repair labor.

4) A total cost to repair summary containing the above elements.

J. Non-Included Work: Repair service shall not include the performance of any work due to improper use, accidents, or negligence for which the contractor is not responsible.

4. Specific Tasks.

A. Annual and Monthly inspections of all Fire Extinguishers and components as required by The Joint Commission EC 02.03.05 (Fire Protection and Testing), NFPA 10 (most current edition), and OSHA 1910.157, and VA Fire Protection Design Manual.

B. All fire extinguishers shall be maintained in accordance with the requirements of the Joint Commission EC 02.03.05 (Fire Protection and Testing), NFPA 10, OSHA 1910.157, and VA Fire Protection Design Manual. All services for this contract must meet manufacturer's performance and technical specifications, Federal Regulations, and other specifications that may apply such as Life Safety Code (LSC), Joint Commission (JCAHO), and VA Fire Protection Design Manual.

C. Produce a computer-generated report within 5 business days after the last day of the inspected month.

D. Produce a computer-generated report within 5 business days of the completion of the annual inspection.

E. Contractor shall provide a quote to the COR for replacements of any fire extinguishers that are impaired (yellow tagged), non-operational (red tagged), or damaged above and beyond the percentage of ready service spares provided. Monies will be allocated specifically for the purchase of these extinguishers being replaced.

4. Performance Monitoring.

The Fire Extinguishers shall be maintained in accordance with the requirements of the NFPA 10, The Joint Commission EC 02.03.05 (Fire Protection and Testing), OSHA 1910.157, and VA Fire Protection Design Manual, Federal, State, and local laws. All services for this contract must meet manufacturer's performance and technical specifications, Federal Regulations, and other specifications that may apply such as Life Safety Code (LSC), Joint Commission (JCAHO), and VA Regulations.

5. Security Requirements.

A. The contractor employees shall not have access to VA sensitive or computer information and will not require routine access to VA Facilities. The contractor employees shall require intermittent access only and will be escorted by VA employees while at VA Facilities. No background investigation is required.

B. All Contractor FST’s (Field Service Technician(s)) shall obtain contractor ID badges from the COR. Identification shall be worn, visible always by the Contractor and all Service technicians while on premises. Contractor shall coordinate with Occupational Health and Safety Office to acquire said identification badges.

C. During normal working hours of operation, Monday through Friday, the contractor shall check in with the Occupational Health and Safety Office when arriving on campus to perform work and check out with the Occupational Health and Safety Office when workday is complete. Check-in and check-out can be either in person or with a phone call and will be left to the discretion of the COR.

6. Government-Furnished Equipment (GFE)/Government-Furnished Information (GFI).

None

7. Other Pertinent Information or Special Considerations.

All contractors and visitors are required to adhere to Universal Masking Guidance which requires people to wear a face covering or facemask over their mouth and nose while in any building of Overton Brooks VA Medical Center. No one with a cold or flu-like symptoms will be allowed on VA property. In the event that symptoms occur while on site, the contractor will notify the COR immediately. The individual(s) may be required to be COVID tested and quarantine until released by Infection Control to return to site.

8. Identification of Possible Follow-on Work.

Prior to conducting any work not associated with the contract, the contractor must provide a detailed quote. Within the quote will be a cost breakdown by labor, parts and required quantities. After approval of the quote and a Purchase Order number assigned, the work can begin. Upon completion, the Contractor must furnish a detailed field service report, showing work completed, listing all repairs and/or repair parts (if applicable) used to maintain operating efficiency per manufacture specifications of the equipment. The service report shall be sent via email to OBVAMC Occupational Health and Safety department. The service report from the contractor must contain, at a minimum, the following information:

1) Date and time of completed equipment repair,

2) Type, model, and serial number of the equipment on which maintenance was performed,

3) Total time spent performing maintenance,

4) Detailed narrative description of the maintenance action required,

5) Complete list of parts replaced,

6) Comments as to the cause of the malfunction when applicable

7) Above information shall be provided to the COR in digital format and within 10 days upon completion of testing

9. Identification of Potential Conflicts of Interest (COI).

The Contractor shall contact the COR of any potential conflicts of interest.

10. Inspection and Acceptance Criteria.

1) Complete inspection, testing, and maintenance service for the fire extinguishers shall be provided by a trained authorized representative of the contractor for a period of 5 years from the date of acceptance of the entire contract by the Contracting Officer.

2) Contractor shall provide all necessary test equipment, parts, and labor to perform required inspection, testing, and maintenance.

3) All inspection, testing, maintenance, and permanent records required by NFPA 10, OSHA 1910.157, The Joint Commission EC 02.03.05 (Fire Protection and Testing), VA Fire Protection Design Manual, Federal, State, and local laws and recommended by the equipment manufacturer shall be provided by the contractor. Work shall include visual inspection of the fire extinguisher and documentation of inspections.

11. Risk Control

A. The Contractor shall take all necessary precautions to protect government property and shall repair any damage caused by their efforts at no extra charge to the Government.

B. All work affecting patients shall be coordinated in advance by the government and the Contractor to have minimal impact on VA patients and employees.

12. Place of Performance.

This project is located at Overton Brooks Veteran’s Administration Medical Center (OBVAMC), at 510 E. Stoner Avenue, Shreveport, LA, 71101. The system has components located in Buildings: 1 (main building), 2, 3, 4, 6, 16, 31, 32, 33, 40, 42, 55, 57, parking garage (60) and MRI trailer. Future buildings will include an Energy Management building (70); currently under construction and will require incorporation once the project is completed and tied into the current system. Building(s) OI&T (56), Bldg. 1; floor(s) 3 South and 4 South, and parking garage addition are in planning stage and will require incorporation once the project is completed.

13. Period of Performance.

A. This will be a single award Firm Fixed Priced Contract for overall period of performance of 05-1- 2025 to 04-30-2030. There will be one (1) base year and up to four (4) option years for this contract:

B. Exercise of option years will be made at Government’s discretion based on continued need for services, Contractor performance, and availability of funds in a given fiscal year.

C. The project start date shall be within ten (10) days after notice to proceed work (NTP). If for any reason a deliverable cannot be delivered as scheduled, the Contractor is required to submit a request for a time extension to the Contracting Officer and the COR. The request must include the reason(s) for the delay and the impact on the overall service contract. The Contracting Officer will consider each request based on its merits and will, if approved, issue a modification to the contract. The Contractor is required to proceed as originally scheduled until such modification is issued. The Contracting Officer is the only official authorized to make changes to the contract.

14. Delivery Schedule.

A. Contractor shall provide, to the COR after completion of work, each month, at the minimum, the following deliverables:

1) Properly formatted to The Joint Commission standard, a report of monthly inspection/testing/service of required component as required by the respective NFPA guideline.

2) Task Requirements

End of Statement

B.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

Monthly Inspection of Fire Extinguishers (Estimated Total: 400 EA) Types: ABC, K, CO2, Water, Halotron, BC (2 1/2 LB to 20 LB and 6L)

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 07-15-2025 POP End: 07-14-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541990 - All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H342 - Inspection - Fire Fighting, Rescue, and Safety Equipment; Environmental Protection Equipment and Materials

Annual Inspection of Fire Extinguishers (Estimated Total: 400 EA)

(2 1/2 LB to 20 LB and 6L)

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 07-15-2025 POP End: 07-14-2026

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H342 - Inspection - Fire Fighting, Rescue, and Safety Equipment; Environmental Protection Equipment and Materials

Fire Extinguisher Replacement/Repair *Note: Funding will be allocated at a Not to Exceed (NTE) basis for this Line Item.

Types: ABC, K, CO2, Water, Halotron, BC (2 1/2 LB to 20 LB and 6L)

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 07-15-2025 POP End: 07-14-2026

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H342 - Inspection - Fire Fighting, Rescue, and Safety Equipment; Environmental Protection Equipment and Materials

Monthly Inspection of Fire Extinguishers (Estimated Total: 400 EA)

(2 1/2 LB to 20 LB and 6L)

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 07-15-2026 POP End: 07-14-2027

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H342 - Inspection - Fire Fighting, Rescue, and Safety Equipment; Environmental Protection Equipment and Materials

Annual Inspection of Fire Extinguishers (Estimated Total: 400 EA)

(2 1/2 LB to 20 LB and 6L)

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 07-15-2026 POP End: 07-14-2027

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H342 - Inspection - Fire Fighting, Rescue, and Safety Equipment; Environmental Protection Equipment and Materials

Fire Extinguisher Replacement/Repair

Types: ABC, K, CO2, Water, Halotron, BC (2 1/2 LB to 20 LB and 6L)

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 07-15-2026 POP End: 07-14-2027

Monthly Inspection of Fire Extinguishers (Estimated Total: 400 EA)

(2 1/2 LB to 20 LB and 6L)

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin:

POP End:

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H342 - Inspection - Fire Fighting, Rescue, and Safety Equipment; Environmental Protection Equipment and Materials

Annual Inspection of Fire Extinguishers (Estimated Total: 400 EA)

(2 1/2 LB to 20 LB and 6L)

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 07-15-2027 POP End: 07-14-2028

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H342 - Inspection - Fire Fighting, Rescue, and Safety Equipment; Environmental Protection Equipment and Materials

Fire Extinguisher Replacement/Repair

Types: ABC, K, CO2, Water, Halotron, BC (2 1/2 LB to 20 LB and 6L)

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 07-15-2027 POP End: 07-14-2028

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H342 - Inspection - Fire Fighting, Rescue, and Safety Equipment; Environmental Protection Equipment and Materials

Monthly Inspection of Fire Extinguishers (Estimated Total: 400 EA)

(2 1/2 LB to 20 LB and 6L)

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 07-15-2028 POP End: 07-14-2029

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H342 - Inspection - Fire Fighting, Rescue, and Safety Equipment; Environmental Protection Equipment and Materials

Annual Inspection of Fire Extinguishers (Estimated Total: 400 EA)

(2 1/2 LB to 20 LB and 6L)

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 07-15-2028 POP End: 07-14-2029

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H342 - Inspection - Fire Fighting, Rescue, and Safety Equipment; Environmental Protection Equipment and Materials

Fire Extinguisher Replacement/Repair

Types: ABC, K, CO2, Water, Halotron, BC (2 1/2 LB to 20 LB and 6L)

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 07-15-2028 POP End: 07-14-2029

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H342 - Inspection - Fire Fighting, Rescue, and Safety Equipment; Environmental Protection Equipment and Materials

Monthly Inspection of Fire Extinguishers (Estimated Total: 400 EA)

(2 1/2 LB to 20 LB and 6L)

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 07-15-2029 POP End: 07-14-2030

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H342 - Inspection - Fire Fighting, Rescue, and Safety Equipment; Environmental Protection Equipment and Materials

Annual Inspection of Fire Extinguishers (Estimated Total: 400 EA)

(2 1/2 LB to 20 LB and 6L)

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 07-15-2029 POP End: 07-14-2030

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H342 - Inspection - Fire Fighting, Rescue, and Safety Equipment; Environmental Protection Equipment and Materials

Fire Extinguisher Replacement/Repair

Types: ABC, K, CO2, Water, Halotron, BC (2 1/2 LB to 20 LB and 6L)

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 07-15-2029 POP End: 07-14-2030

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H342 - Inspection - Fire Fighting, Rescue, and Safety Equipment; Environmental Protection Equipment and Materials

STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

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SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

C.1 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (MAY 2024) The Offeror shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the Offeror has completed the annual representations and certification electronically in the System for Award Management (SAM) accessed through https://www.sam.gov. If the Offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically, the Offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (v) of this provision.

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision— Covered telecommunications equipment or services has the meaning provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) concern means a small business concern that is at least 51 percent directly and unconditionally owned by, and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by, one or more women who are citizens of the United States and who are economically disadvantaged in accordance with 13 CFR 127, and the concern is identified by SBA or an approved third-party certifier in accordance with 13 CFR 127.300. It automatically qualifies as a women-owned small business eligible under the WOSB Program.

Forced or indentured child labor means all work or service—

(1) Exacted from any person under the age of 18 under the menace of any penalty for its nonperformance and for which the worker does not offer himself voluntarily; or

(2) Performed by any person under the age of 18 pursuant to a contract the enforcement of which can be accomplished by process or penalties.

Highest-level owner means the entity that owns or controls an immediate owner of the offeror, or that owns or controls one or more entities that control an immediate owner of the offeror. No entity owns or exercises control of the highest level owner.

Immediate owner means an entity, other than the offeror, that has direct control of the offeror. Indicators of control include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following: Ownership or interlocking management, identity of interests among family members, shared facilities and equipment, and the common use of employees.

Inverted domestic corporation means a foreign incorporated entity that meets the definition of an inverted domestic corporation under 6 U.S.C. 395(b), applied in accordance with the rules and definitions of 6 U.S.C. 395(c).

Manufactured end product means any end product in product and service codes (PSCs) 1000-9999, except—

(1) PSC 5510, Lumber and Related Basic Wood Materials;

(2) Product or Service Group (PSG) 87, Agricultural Supplies;

(3) PSG 88, Live Animals;

(4) PSG 89, Subsistence;

(5) PSC 9410, Crude Grades of Plant Materials;

(6) PSC 9430, Miscellaneous Crude Animal Products, Inedible;

(7) PSC 9440, Miscellaneous Crude Agricultural and Forestry Products;

(8) PSC 9610, Ores;

(9) PSC 9620, Minerals, Natural and Synthetic; and

(10) PSC 9630, Additive Metal Materials.

Place of manufacture means the place where an end product is assembled out of components, or otherwise made or processed from raw materials into the finished product that is to be provided to the Government. If a product is disassembled and reassembled, the place of reassembly is not the place of manufacture.

Predecessor means an entity that is replaced by a successor and includes any predecessors of the predecessor.

Reasonable inquiry has the meaning provided in the clause 52.204–25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

Restricted business operations means business operations in Sudan that include power production activities, mineral extraction activities, oil-related activities, or the production of military equipment, as those terms are defined in the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007 (Pub. L. 110-174). Restricted business operations do not include business operations that the person (as that term is defined in Section 2 of the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007) conducting the business can demonstrate—

(1) Are conducted under contract directly and exclusively with the regional government of southern Sudan;

(2) Are conducted pursuant to specific authorization from the Office of Foreign Assets Control in the Department of the Treasury, or are expressly exempted under Federal law from the requirement to be conducted under such authorization;

(3) Consist of providing goods or services to marginalized populations of Sudan;

(4) Consist of providing goods or services to an internationally recognized peacekeeping force or humanitarian organization;

(5) Consist of providing goods or services that are used only to promote health or education; or

(6) Have been voluntarily suspended.

Sensitive technology—

(1) Means hardware, software, telecommunications equipment, or any other technology that is to be used specifically—

(i) To restrict the free flow of unbiased information in Iran; or

(ii) To disrupt, monitor, or otherwise restrict speech of the people of Iran; and

(2) Does not include information or informational materials the export of which the President does not have the authority to regulate or prohibit pursuant to section 203(b)(3) of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1702(b)(3)).

Service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) concern means a small business concern— (1)(i) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned and controlled 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; and

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

(2) A small business concern eligible under the SDVOSB Program in accordance with 13 CFR part 128 (see subpart 19.14).

(3) Service-disabled veteran, as used in this definition, 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), and who is registered in the Beneficiary Identification and Records Locator Subsystem, or successor system that is maintained by the Department of Veterans Affairs’ Veterans Benefits Administration, as a service-disabled veteran.

Service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) concern eligible under the SDVOSB Program means an SDVOSB concern that—

(1) Effective January 1, 2024, is designated in the System for Award Management (SAM) as certified by the Small Business Administration (SBA) in accordance with 13 CFR 128.300; or

(2) Has represented that it is an SDVOSB concern in SAM and submitted a complete application for certification to SBA on or before December 31, 2023.

Service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) Program means a program that authorizes contracting officers to limit competition, including award on a sole-source basis, to SDVOSB concerns eligible under the SDVOSB Program.

Small business concern—

(1) Means a concern, including its affiliates, that is independently owned and operated, not dominant in its field of operation, and qualified as a small business under the criteria in 13 CFR part 121 and size standards in this solicitation.

(2) Affiliates, as used in this definition, means business concerns, one of whom directly or indirectly controls or has the power to control the others, or a third party or parties control or have the power to control the others. In determining whether affiliation exists, consideration is given to all appropriate factors including common ownership, common management, and contractual relationships. SBA determines affiliation based on the factors set forth at 13 CFR 121.103.

Small disadvantaged business concern, consistent with 13 CFR 124.1001, means a small business concern under the size standard applicable to the acquisition, that—

(1) Is at least 51 percent unconditionally and directly owned (as defined at 13 CFR 124.105) by—

(i) One or more socially disadvantaged (as defined at 13 CFR 124.103) and economically disadvantaged (as defined at 13 CFR 124.104) individuals who are citizens of the United States; and

(ii) Each individual claiming economic disadvantage has a net worth not exceeding the threshold at 13 CFR 124.104(c)(2) after taking into account the applicable exclusions set forth at 13 CFR 124.104(c)(2); and

(2) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled (as defined at 13 CFR 124.106) by individuals, who meet the criteria in paragraphs (1)(i) and (ii) of this definition.

Subsidiary means an entity in which more than 50 percent of the entity is owned—

(1) Directly by a parent corporation; or

(2) Through another subsidiary of a parent corporation.

Successor means an entity that has replaced a predecessor by acquiring the assets and carrying out the affairs of the predecessor under a new name (often through acquisition or merger). The term “successor” does not include new offices/divisions of the same company or a company that only changes its name. The extent of the responsibility of the successor for the liabilities of the predecessor may vary, depending on State law and specific circumstances.

Veteran-owned small business concern means a small business concern—

(1) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned and controlled by one or more veterans (as defined at 38 U.S.C. 101(2)) 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 veterans; and

(2) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more veterans.

Women-owned business concern means a concern which is at least 51 percent owned by one or more women; or in the case of any publicly owned business, at least 51 percent of its stock is owned by one or more women; and whose management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more women.

Women-owned small business concern means a small business concern—

(1) That is at least 51 percent owned by one or more women; or, in the case of any publicly owned business, at least 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more women; and

(2) Whose management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more women.

Women-owned small business (WOSB) concern eligible under the WOSB Program (in accordance with 13 CFR part 127), means a small business concern that is at least 51 percent directly and unconditionally owned by, and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by, one or more women who are citizens of the United States, and the concern is certified by SBA or an approved third-party certifier in accordance with 13 CFR 127.300.

(b)(1) Annual Representations and Certifications. Any changes provided by the Offeror in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision do not automatically change the representations and certifications in SAM.

(2) The offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically in SAM accessed through http://www.sam.gov. After reviewing SAM information, the Offeror verifies by submission of this offer that the representations and certifications currently posted electronically at FAR 52.212–3, Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services, have been entered or updated in the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standard(s) applicable to the NAICS code(s) referenced for this solicitation), at the time this offer is submitted and are incorporated in this offer by reference (see FAR 4.1201), except for paragraphs .

(c) Offerors must complete the following representations when the resulting contract is for supplies to be delivered or services to be performed in the United States or its outlying areas, or when the contracting officer has applied part 19 in accordance with 19.000(b)(1)(ii). Check all that apply.

(1) Small business concern. The offeror represents as part of its offer that—

(i) It [ ] is, [ ] is not a small business concern; or

(ii) It [ ] is, [ ] is not a small business joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 121.103(h) and 13 CFR 125.8(a) and (b). [The offeror shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: __________________.]

(2) Veteran-owned small business concern. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.] The offeror represents as part of its offer that it [ ] is, [ ] is not a veteran-owned small business concern.

(3) SDVOSB concern. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a veteran-owned small business concern in paragraph (c)(2) of this provision.] The offeror represents that it [ ] is, [ ] is not an SDVOSB concern.

(4) SDVOSB concern joint venture eligible under the SDVOSB Program. The offeror represents that it [ ] is, [ ] is not an SDVOSB joint venture eligible under the SDVOSB Program that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 128.402. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as an SDVOSB concern in paragraph (c)(3) of this provision.] [The offeror shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture:__.]

(5) Small disadvantaged business concern. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.] The offeror represents that it [ ] is, [ ] is not a small disadvantaged business concern as defined in 13 CFR 124.1001.

(6) Women-owned small business concern. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.] The offeror represents that it [ ] is, [ ] is not a women-owned small business concern.

(7) WOSB join venture eligible under the WOSB Program. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a women-owned small business concern in paragraph (c)(5) of this provision.] The offeror represents that it [ ] is, [ ] is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 127.506(a) through (c). [The offeror shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: __________________.]

(8) Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) joint venture. The offeror represents that it [ ] is, [ ] is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR part 127.506(a) through (c). [The offeror shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: __________________.] Note to Paragraphs (c)(9) and (10): Complete paragraphs (c)(9) and (10) only if this solicitation is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

(9) Women-owned business concern (other than small business concern). [Complete only if the offeror is a women-owned business concern and did not represent itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.] The offeror represents that it [ ] is a women-owned business concern.

(10) Tie bid priority for labor surplus area concerns. If this is an invitation for bid, small business offerors may identify the labor surplus areas in which costs to be incurred on account of manufacturing or production (by offeror or first-tier subcontractors) amount to more than 50 percent of the contract price:

(11) HUBZone small business concern. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.] The offeror represents, as part of its offer, that—

(i) It [ ] is, [ ] is not a HUBZone small business concern listed, on the date of this representation, as having been certified by SBA as a HUBZone small business concern in the Dynamic Small Business Search and SAM, and will attempt to maintain an employment rate of HUBZone residents of 35 percent of its employees during performance of a HUBZone contract (see 13 CFR 126.200(e)(1)); and

(ii) It [ ] is, [ ] is not a HUBZone joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR Part 126.616(a) through (c). [The offeror shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: __________________.] Each HUBZone small business concern participating in the HUBZone joint venture shall provide representation of its HUBZone status.

(d) Representations required to implement provisions of Executive Order 11246—

(1) Previous contracts and compliance. The offeror represents that—

(i) It [ ] has, [ ] has not participated in a previous contract or subcontract subject to the Equal Opportunity clause of this solicitation; and

(ii) It [ ] has, [ ] has not filed all required compliance reports.

(2) Affirmative Action Compliance. The offeror represents that—

(i) It [ ] has developed and has on file, [ ] has not developed and does not have on file, at each establishment, affirmative action programs required by rules and regulations of the Secretary of Labor (41 CFR parts 60-1 and 60-2), or

(ii) It [ ] has not previously had contracts subject to the written affirmative action programs requirement of the rules and regulations of the Secretary of Labor.

(e) Certification Regarding Payments to Influence Federal Transactions (31 U.S.C. 1352). (Applies only if the contract is expected to exceed $150,000.) By submission of its offer, the offeror certifies to the best of its knowledge and belief that no Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress or an employee of a Member of Congress on his or her behalf in connection with the award of any resultant contract. If any registrants under the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 have made a lobbying contact on behalf of the offeror with respect to this contract, the offeror shall complete and submit, with its offer, OMB Standard Form LLL, Disclosure of Lobbying Activities, to provide the name of the registrants. The offeror need not report regularly employed officers or employees of the offeror to whom payments of reasonable compensation were made.

(f) Buy American Certificate. (Applies only if the clause at Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.225-1, Buy American—Supplies, is included in this solicitation.)

(1)(i) The Offeror certifies that each end product, except those listed in paragraph (f)(2) of this provision, is a domestic end product and that each domestic end product listed in paragraph (f)(3) of this provision contains a critical component.

(ii) The Offeror shall list as foreign end products those end products manufactured in the United States that do not qualify as domestic end products. For those foreign end products that do not consist wholly or predominantly of iron or steel or a combination of both, the Offeror shall also indicate whether these foreign end products exceed 55 percent domestic content, except for those that are COTS items. If the percentage of the domestic content is unknown, select ‘‘no’’.

(iii) The Offeror shall separately list the line item numbers of domestic end products that contain a critical component (see FAR 25.105).

(iv) The terms ‘‘commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item,’’ ‘‘critical component,’’ ‘‘domestic end product,’’ ‘‘end product,’’ ‘‘foreign end product,’’ and ‘‘United States’’ are defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled ‘‘Buy American—Supplies.’’

(2) Foreign End Products:

[List as necessary]

(3) Domestic end products containing a critical component: Line Item No. ___________ [List as necessary]

(4) The Government will evaluate offers in accordance with the policies and procedures of FAR part 25.

(g)(1) Buy American—Free Trade Agreements—Israeli Trade Act Certificate. (Applies only if the clause at FAR 52.225-3, Buy American—Free Trade Agreements—Israeli Trade Act, is included in this solicitation.)

(i)(A) The Offeror certifies that each end product, except those listed in paragraph (g)(1)(ii) or (iii) of this provision, is a domestic end product and that each domestic end product listed in paragraph (g)(1)(iv) of this provision contains a critical component.

(B) The terms ‘‘Bahraini, Moroccan, Omani, Panamanian, or Peruvian end product,’’ ‘‘commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item,’’ ‘‘critical component,’’ ‘‘domestic end product,’’ ‘‘end product,’’ ‘‘foreign end product,’’ ‘‘Free Trade Agreement country,’’ ‘‘Free Trade Agreement country end product,’’ ‘‘Israeli end product,’’ and ‘‘United States’’ are defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled ‘‘Buy American—Free Trade Agreements—Israeli Trade Act.’’

(ii) The Offeror certifies that the following supplies are Free Trade Agreement country end products (other than Bahraini, Moroccan, Omani, Panamanian, or Peruvian end products) or Israeli end products as defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled ‘‘Buy American—Free Trade Agreements—Israeli Trade Act.’’ Free Trade Agreement Country End Products (Other than Bahraini, Moroccan, Omani, Panamanian, or Peruvian End Products) or Israeli End Products:

(iii) The Offeror shall list those supplies that are foreign end products (other than those listed in paragraph (g)(1)(ii) of this provision) as defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled ‘‘Buy American—Free Trade Agreements—Israeli Trade Act.’’ The Offeror shall list as other foreign end products those end products manufactured in the United States that do not qualify as domestic end products. For those foreign end products that do not consist wholly or predominantly of iron or steel or a combination of both, the Offeror shall also indicate whether these foreign end products exceed 55 percent domestic content, except for those that are COTS items. If the percentage of the domestic content is unknown, select ‘‘no’’.

Other Foreign End Products:

(iv) The Offeror shall list the line item numbers of domestic end products that contain a critical component (see FAR 25.105). Line Item No. ___________ [List as necessary]

(v) The Government will evaluate offers in accordance with the policies and procedures of FAR part 25.

(2) Buy American—Free Trade Agreements—Israeli Trade Act Certificate, Alternate II. If Alternate II to the clause at FAR 52.225-3 is included in this solicitation, substitute the following paragraph (g)(1)(ii) for paragraph (g)(1)(ii) of the basic provision:

(g)(1)(ii) The offeror certifies that the following supplies are Israeli end products as defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled “Buy American—Free Trade Agreements—Israeli Trade Act”:

Israeli End Products:

(3) Buy American—Free Trade Agreements—Israeli Trade Act Certificate, Alternate III. If Alternate III to the clause at 52.225–3 is included in this solicitation, substitute the following paragraphs (g)(1)(i)(B) and (g)(1)(ii) for paragraphs (g)(1)(i)(B) and (g)(1)(ii) of the basic provision:

(g)(1)(i)(B) The terms ‘‘Korean end product’’, ‘‘commercially available off-the shelf (COTS) item,’’ ‘‘critical component,’’ ‘‘domestic end product,’’ ‘‘end product,’’ ‘‘foreign end product,’’ ‘‘Free Trade Agreement country,’’ ‘‘Free Trade Agreement country end product,’’ ‘‘Israeli end product,’’ and ‘‘United States’’ are defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled ‘‘Buy American— Free Trade Agreements—Israeli Trade Act.’’ (g)(1)(ii) The Offeror certifies that the following supplies are Korean end products or Israeli end products as defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled ‘‘Buy American—Free Trade Agreements—Israeli Trade Act’’:

Korean End Products or Israeli End Products:

(4) Trade Agreements Certificate. (Applies only if the clause at FAR 52.225-5, Trade Agreements, is included in this solicitation.)

(i) The offeror certifies that each end product, except those listed in paragraph (g)(4)(ii) of this provision, is a U.S.-made or designated country end product, as defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled “Trade Agreements”.

(ii) The offeror shall list as other end products those end products that are not U.S.-made or designated country end products.

Other End Products:

(iii) The Government will evaluate offers in accordance with the policies and procedures of FAR Part 25.