RFQ 36C24W25Q0348.pdf

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

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

TIME

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

SMALL BUSINESS

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

(WOSB) ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

EDWOSB

8(A)

NAICS:

SIZE STANDARD:

11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13b. RATING

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ IFB RFP

15. DELIVER TO CODE 16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE

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

TELEPHONE NO. UEI: EFT:

PHONE: FAX:

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

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

SEE ADDENDUM

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

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

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

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

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

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

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN _______________ 29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF. ___________________________________ OFFER COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND DATED ________________________________. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY (BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED SET FORTH HEREIN IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

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

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

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION (REV. NOV 2021)

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

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

STANDARD FORM 1449

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

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

36C24W

635-25-3-2243-0085

623-25-4-2455-0265

36C24W25Q0348 08-13-2025

Ullainee Fowler 361-243-9269 08-20-2025

1000 EDT

36C24W Department of Veterans Affairs Regional Procurement Office West (RPOW) 3237 Peacekeeper Way Building 200 Suite 204 McClellan Park CA 95652

X 100

X

334510

1250 Employees

Net 30 Days

N/A

X

Department of Veterans Affairs Multiple Locations in Oklahoma Muskogee, OK Oklahoma City, OK

36C24W

Regional Procurement Office West (RPOW) 3237 Peacekeeper Way Building 200 Suite 204

McClellan Park CA 95652

This is accomplished through the Tungsten Network located at:

http://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp This is mandatory and the sole method

(887) 353-9791 (512) 460- 5540

See CONTINUATION Page

This solicitation is for the procurement of Ultrasound Systems for Oklahoma City Veterans Affairs Healthcare System and Eastern Oklahoma VA Health Care System in Muskogee and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

The government intends to award a firm-fixed price contract to the vendor who provides the best value offer to the government under the set-aside category of SDVOSB.

Questions are due no later than Monday, August 18, 2025 at 10:00AM EST via email to Ullainee.Fowler@va.gov

All Requests are due by Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 10:00AM EST via email to Ullainee.Fowler@va.gov

See CONTINUATION Page

X X

Shantelle Mayfield Contracting Officer

36C24W25Q0348

Table of Contents

SECTION A

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

AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

B.2 STATEMENT OF WORK

B.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

B.4 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

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

C.2 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT

STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (JAN 2025) (DEVIATION FEB 2025)

C.3 VAAR 852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS (NOV

2018)

C.4 VAAR 852.242-71 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER (OCT 2020) ... 22

C.5 VAAR 852.247-71 DELIVERY LOCATION (OCT 2018)

SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS

SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

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

1998)

E.2 52.204-29 FEDERAL ACQUISITION SUPPLY CHAIN SECURITY ACT

ORDERS—REPRESENTATION AND DISCLOSURES (DEC 2023)

E.3 52.212-2 EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL

SERVICES (NOV 2021)

E.4 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS—

COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (MAY 2024) (DEVIATION

FEB 2025)

E.5 52.225-2 BUY AMERICAN CERTIFICATE (OCT 2022)

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 36C24W Shantelle Mayfield

Department of Veterans Affairs

Regional Procurement Office West (RPOW)

3237 Peacekeeper Way

Building 200 Suite 204

McClellan Park CA 95652

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

[X] 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System For Award Management, or

[X] 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party

3. INVOICES: Invoices shall be submitted in arrears:

a. Quarterly []

b. Semi-Annually []

c. Other [X] Upon receipt and acceptance of equipment.

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:

AMENDMENT NO DATE

B.2 STATEMENT OF WORK

STATEMENT OF WORK

Ultrasound System

(For Line-Item Number (LIN) 0001-0008)

Veterans Affairs Health Care System Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

1. General: Currently, the Oklahoma City Veterans Affairs Health Care System (herein after referred to as OKC VAHCS) Surgery Service requires 1 ultrasound system for a new community-based outpatient clinic. To expand orthopedic services, the facility is looking to acquire a GE Venue Go R5 system. This equipment can be used in place of an MRI. It is crucial to get the replacement units delivered to the facility no later than 7 days after issuance of the purchase order.

2. Delivery Location: Oklahoma City Veterans Affairs Health Care System, 50 N.E.

42nd St. Oklahoma City, OK 73105

3. Delivery Times: Delivery times shall be Monday through Friday from 07:00 to 16:00 (7:00AM to 4:00PM). The volume of this order may dictate that hours be extended to 24 hours a day, 7 days per week to meet the needs of the VA. The VA is prepared to support the schedule necessary. Vendor must evaluate labor and volume and provide a schedule to show that they can support a two week, or less installation.

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

4. Definitions/Acronyms: OKC VAHCS: Oklahoma City Veterans Affairs Health Care

System.

5. Scope: The Contractor will provide the necessary equipment and accompanying software to the OKC VAHCS for one (1) ultrasound system. The system must be GE Healthcare Venue Go R5 Ultrasound Imaging System, with transducers as specified in section 8 of this requirement. Additionally, the requirement is for a comprehensive and whole solution to the requirement. The Contractor is required to be an expert in the field of ultrasound imaging systems, specifically within the field of ultrasounds. As such, the Contractor is required to include any items not specifically listed in the pricing schedule but is necessary to enable the equipment or accompanying software to function. Examples include installation expenses, VA staff training, equipment mounts, display charts, cables, connectors, plugs, and special equipment wiring requirements. At minimum, the contractor shall provide a 12 month warranty at no cost to the VA. The company shall coordinate with OKC VAHCS Biomedical Engineering Department to coordinate any preventive maintenance or replacement of any machine.

6. Training for VA Employees: Comprehensive training or VA staff is required. Examples include: Physicians, Nurses, Surgical Technicians, and Biomedical Engineers.

7. Security Requirements: Security clauses are not required due to their being no VA sensitive information is involved.

8. Price/Cost Schedule

Products (including software, licenses)

Item # Description/Part Number* Qty

Unit of Issue

Price Extended Amount

H8044VW Venue Go R5 FOCUS 1 ea

H48062AB L4-12t-RS Linear Array Probe 1 ea

H48312AH L10-22-RS Linear Array Probe 1 ea

H40482LJ

C1-5-RS Wideband Convex Array Probe (USA PoC Only) 1 ea

H45235VC Venue Coach MSK 1 ea

H45181PH Venue Go Probe Holder rubber option 1 ea

H45134VGCT Venue Go Cart 1 ea

Installation 1 jb

SUBTOTAL (Products)

STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

Ultrasound System

(For Line-Item Number (LIN) 0009)

GENERAL PURPOSE / OBJECTIVE:

Eastern Oklahoma VA Health Care System (EOVAHCS) requires a contractor to provide the central venous access ultrasound systems to guide the insertion of a central venous catheter (CVC), a tube inserted into a large vein near the heart. This real-time guidance helps improve the success rate of placement, reduces the number of attempts needed, and minimizes complications like arterial puncture or pneumothorax. The contractor will be required to supply these items in accordance with this statement of work and in a cost effective, efficient, and safe manner, while in accordance with the VA Mission.

BACKGROUND: The Eastern Oklahoma VA Health Care System (EOVAHCS) is renovating a non-medical existing facility to be the new Tulsa VA Medical Center (VAMC). This Activation project requires new central venous access ultrasound for use in Intensive Care Unit. Currently none of this equipment is in this facility. Delivery is to occur to an offsite warehouse so that it can be installed once the facility is under VA control. Installation is NOT included in this SOW.

LOCATION: Product Delivery: Jack C. Montgomery VA Medical Center, 1011 Honor Heights Dr, Muskogee, OK 74401

Each delivery package must be MARKED, “FOR: PO#” (insert PO# from Award) and

“PKG258”

DELIVERY TIMES (PERFORMANCE PERIOD): The VA requires delivery 30 days ARO, no later than September 4th 2025. Will be drop shipped and no installation required.

SCOPE: EOVAHCS requires a contractor to provide products and assembly that meet or exceeds the physical, functional, and performance of the listed salient characteristics in the following sections. The equipment features are essential to the technical requirements to meet the VA’s needs. The VA’s needs assessment identified the type of products and components listed below as a suitable solution to fill the gap. However, these are only used as a guide and the VA’s basic, salient characteristics and critical minimum requirements define the type of product that is needed to ensure the Purpose of this SOW is satisfied. OEM part numbers/references, in the salient characteristics sections are used as a basis of design and are provided as a means to convey the minimum standard characteristics.

SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS: Contractor must provide the equipment brand name or equal in the quantities listed below and associated components that meet or exceed the critical minimum requirements as well as the specifications in this SOW and the attached cutsheets.

1) 2 EACH. – BD. SiteRite 9 Scanner, Ultrasound, Central Venous Access System

– . Reference JSN X2127

a. An ultrasound scanner used for real-time guidance for clear vessel visualization for central line placement.

b. Unit includes scanner, linear probe, roll stand/cart and power supply.

c. Must include: 5 to 10 MHz linear probe, a keyboard, combination AC

Adapter/battery charger, and 2 single needle guide kits.

d. Features:

e. Ultrasound system is portable, intuitive, and is designed to simplify the placement of vascular devices by clinicians:

i. Touch screen capability

ii. Vessel measurements

iii. Personalized clinical presets / settings

iv. Customized fields for documentation

v. Connectivity (DICOM)

vi. Visual needle guidance technology

vii. Visual catheter tracking and tip confirmation (inlcudes sensor)

f. Medical equipment roll stand included with laptop mounting tray, Keyboard, Printer, and ultrasound probe holder.

g. Probe Options:

i. Linear 20 mm

h. System Specifications

i. Monitor size = 10.4”, capacitive touch screen, 1024x768 screen resolution

ii. 4 USB ports,1 HDMI port, Ethernet port

iii. Intel Celeron processor (1.83 GHz, quad core), 128G, Intel Bay

Trail HD Graphics

iv. Dimensions 12in x 9in x 2.5in

v. Weight 5.4 lb

vi. Power Sources A/C adapter, Internal Battery Pack with up to 3 hour battery life (lithium ion)

vii. Power Consumption 60 Watts

i. System Battery Specifications

i. Battery Chemistry Lithium Ion

ii. Battery Capacity (Full Charge): 6500mAh

iii. Nominal Battery Output Voltage: 10.8VDC

iv. Battery Output Current (Max): 4.5A

v. System Run Time on Full Charge Up to 3 Hours

vi. Charge Time (Full) 8.0 Hours

j. System AC Adapter Specifications

i. Input voltage 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz

ii. Input Current (Max) 1.62A

iii. Output Voltage 15V

iv. Output Current (Max) 4.2A

k. Probe Specifications – Linear 20 mm Pinpoint™ GT Needle Technology Probe

i. Frequency 7.5–10 MHz

ii. Elevation Focus 18 mm

iii. Maximum Scan Depth 6 cm

iv. Scan Width 20 mm

l. Ultrasound System incorporates a standard IEEE 802.11 b/g/n transceiver to provide a wireless Ethernet connection to DICOM servers and network PC’s. This connection can be used for archiving data. Bluetooth™ capabilities are also included for wireless pairing to approved accessories.

The needle tracking system holder contains an RFID reader. Irrigation system must be easy to set up and use, have an ergonomic grip, and promote efficient turnover of the operating room.

Contractor must provide products that meet or exceed the specifications in this table.

QTY Unit of Issue

Model Numbers are from BD brands

Item Description

2 EA 9770800 SiteRite 9 Ultrasound system

2 EA 981230 3-Year Extended Warranty 2 EA 9770803 Cue Linear Probe 2 EA BAR000206 Sony Printer Bracket 2 EA UPX898MD Sony Medical Printer 2 EA 9770358 Sherlock 3CG Tip Confirmation Sensor 2 EA 9770206 Roll Stand

WARRANTY OF EQUIPMENT: Contractor must provide a warranty per the Specifications in this SOW. The warranty must meet or exceed standard manufacturer industry warranty terms. The government does not accept an extended warranty, which requires advance payment. Manufacturer’s warranty must begin on 1st Patient Day, which is currently scheduled for January 20th, 2026.

SECURITY REQUIREMENTS: The C&A requirements do not apply, and that a Security Accreditation Package is not required. Contractor must specify the mechanism/documentation used to ensure the VA sensitive information is protected.

B.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

ITEM

NUMBER

DESCRIPTION OF

SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

1.00 EA ____________ _____________

Venue Go R5 Focus

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 08-29-2025 POP End: 09-15-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 334510 - Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6525 - Imaging Equipment and Supplies: Medical, Dental, Veterinary

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): H8044VW

L4-12t-RS Linear Array Probe

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 08-29-2025 POP End: 09-15-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 334510 - Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6525 - Imaging Equipment and

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): H48062AB

1.00 EA ___________ _____________

L10-22-RS Linear Array Probe

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 08-29-2025 POP End: 09-15-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 334510 - Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6525 - Imaging Equipment and

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): H48312AH

C1-5-RS Wideband Convex Array Probe (USA PoC Only)

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 08-29-2025 POP End: 09-15-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 334510 - Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6525 - Imaging Equipment and

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): H40482LJ

Venue Coach MSK

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 08-29-2025 POP End: 09-15-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 334510 - Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6525 - Imaging Equipment and

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): H45235VC

1.00 EA ___________ _____________

Venue Go Probe holder rubber Option

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 08-29-2025 POP End: 09-15-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 334510 - Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6525 - Imaging Equipment and

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): HH45181PH

Venue Go Cart

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 08-29-2025 POP End: 09-15-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 334510 - Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6525 - Imaging Equipment and

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): H45134VGCT

Installation of Ultrasound System

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 08-29-2025 POP End: 09-15-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 334510 - Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6525 - Imaging Equipment and

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): H45134VGCT

2.00 EA ____________ _____________

X2127 - Scanner, Ultrasound, Central Venus Access

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 08-29-2025 POP End: 09-04-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 334510 - Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6525 - Imaging Equipment and

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): X2127

GRAND

TOTAL

B.4 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

ITEM

NUMBER SHIPPING INFORMATION QUANTITY DELIVERY DATE

0001-0008 SHIP TO: Department of Veterans Affairs Oklahoma City Veterans Affairs Health Care System 50 N.E. 42nd St.

Oklahoma City, OK 73105

USA

ALL 08/29/2025 - 09/15/2025

MARK

FOR:

Johnson Truong

(405) 456-3403 johnson.truong2@va.gov

FOB: DESTINATION

0009 SHIP TO: Department of Veterans Affairs Jack C. Montgomery VAMC 1011 Honor Heights Muskogee, OK 74401

USA

ALL 08/29/2025 - 09/04/2025

MARK

FOR:

FOB:

Chris Descehenes

(918) 616-3413 Christophes.Deschenes@va.gov

DESTINATION

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

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

PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

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

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

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

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

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

(End of Clause)

FAR

Number

Title Date

52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT NOV 2024

52.204-18 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE

MAINTENANCE

AUG 2020

852.203-70 COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING MAY 2018

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

SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL

BUSINESSES (DEVIATION)

JAN 2023

852.219-76 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SUPPLIES AND

PRODUCTS (DEVIATION)

JAN 2023

852.246-71 REJECTED GOODS OCT 2018

852.247-73 PACKING FOR DOMESTIC SHIPMENT

OCT 2018

(End of Addendum to 52.212-4)

C.2 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO

IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL

PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (JAN 2025) (DEVIATION FEB

2025)

(a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services:

(1) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (JAN 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(2) 52.204–23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab Covered Entities (DEC 2023) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115–91).

(3) 52.204–25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (NOV 2021) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115–232).

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

(5) 52.232–40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (MAR 2023) (31 U.S.C. 3903 and 10 U.S.C. 3801).

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

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

(b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services:

[] (1) 52.203–6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (JUN 2020), with Alternate I (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 4655).

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

3509).

[] (3) 52.203–15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (JUN 2010) (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5). (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.)

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

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

[X] (5) 52.204–10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (JUN 2020) (Pub. L. 109–282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

[] (6) [Reserved]

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

[] (8) 52.204–15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (OCT 2016) (Pub. L. 111–117, section 743 of Div. C).

[X] (9) 52.204–27, Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (JUN 2023) (Section 102 of Division R of Pub. L. 117–328).

[] (10) 52.204–28, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders—Federal Supply Schedules, Governmentwide Acquisition Contracts, and Multi-Agency Contracts. (DEC 2023) (Pub. L. 115–390, title II).

[X] (11)(i) 52.204–30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders— Prohibition.

(DEC 2023) (Pub. L. 115–390, title II).

[] (ii) Alternate I (DEC 2023) of 52.204–30.

[X] (12) 52.209–6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Proposed for Debarment, or Voluntarily Excluded. (JAN 2025) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

[] (13) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters

(OCT 2018) (41 U.S.C. 2313).

[] (14) [Reserved]

[] (15) 52.219–3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

[] (16) 52.219–4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (OCT 2022) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

[] (17) [Reserved]

[] (18)(i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644).

[] (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-6.

[] (19)(i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644).

[] (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-7.

[] (20) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (JAN 2025) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

[] (21)(i) 52.219–9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (JAN 2025) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)).

[] (ii) Alternate I (NOV 2016) of 52.219-9.

[] (iii) Alternate II (NOV 2016) of 52.219-9.

[] (iv) Alternate III (JAN 2025) of 52.219–9.

[] (v) Alternate IV (JAN 2025) of 52.219–9.

[] (22)(i) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

[] (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-13.

[] (23) 52.219–14, Limitations on Subcontracting (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C. 657s).

[] (24) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages—Subcontracting Plan (SEP 2021) (15 U.S.C.

637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

[X] (25) 52.219–27, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Concerns Eligible Under the SDVOSB Program (FEB 2024) (15 U.S.C. 657f).

[X] (26) (i) 52.219-28, Postaward Small Business Program Rerepresentation (JAN 2025) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).

[] (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219–28.

[] (27) 52.219–29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business Concerns (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

[] (28) 52.219–30, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Women-Owned Small Business Concerns Eligible Under the Women-Owned Small Business Program (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

[] (29) 52.219-32, Orders Issued Directly Under Small Business Reserves (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

[] (30) 52.219–33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (SEP 2021) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(17)).

[] (31) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (JUN 2003) (E.O. 11755).

[X] (32) 52.222–19, Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (JAN 2025) (E.O. 13126).

[] (33) [Reserved]

[] (34) [Reserved]

[] (35)(i) 52.222–35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

[] (ii) Alternate I (JUL 2014) of 52.222-35.

[X] (36)(i) 52.222–36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020) (29 U.S.C.

793).

[] (ii) Alternate I (JUL 2014) of 52.222-36.

[] (37) 52.222–37, Employment Reports on Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

[] (38) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act

(DEC 2010) (E.O. 13496).

[X] (39)(i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (NOV 2021) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

[] (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

[] (40) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (JAN 2025). (E.O. 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial products or commercial services as prescribed in FAR 22.1803.)

[] (41)(i) 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA- Designated Items (MAY 2008) (42 U.S.C.6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

[] (ii) Alternate I (MAY 2008) of 52.223-9 (42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(C)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

[] (42) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (MAY 2024) (42 U.S.C. 7671, et seq.).

[] (43) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (MAY 2024) (42 U.S.C. 7671, et seq.).

[] (44) 52.223-20, Aerosols. (MAY 2024) (42 U.S.C. 7671, et seq.).

[] (45) 52.223-21, Foams (MAY 2024). (42 U.S.C. 7671, et seq.).

[X] (46) 52.223-23, Sustainable Products and Services (MAY 2024) (DEVIATION FEB 2025) (7 U.S.C. 8102, 42 U.S.C. 6962, 42 U.S.C. 8259b, and 42 U.S.C. 7671I).

[] (47)(i) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (JAN 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

[] (ii) Alternate I (JAN 2017) of 52.224-3.

[X] (48)(i) 52.225-1, Buy American—Supplies (OCT 2022) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).

[] (ii) Alternate I (OCT 2022) of 52.225-1.

[] (49)(i) 52.225-3, Buy American—Free Trade Agreements—Israeli Trade Act (NOV 2023) (19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, 19 U.S.C. chapter 29 (sections 4501-4732), Public Law 103-182, 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108- 302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, 110-138, 112-41, 112-42, and 112-43.

[] (ii) Alternate I [Reserved].

[] (iii) Alternate II (JAN 2025) of 52.225-3.

[] (iv) Alternate III (FEB 2024) of 52.225-3.

[] (v) Alternate IV (OCT 2022) of 52.225-3.

[] (50) 52.225–5, Trade Agreements (NOV 2023) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note

[X] (51) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (FEB 2021) (E.O.'s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

[] (52) 52.225–26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (OCT 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. Subtitle A, Part V, Subpart G Note).

[] (53) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (NOV 2007) (42 U.S.C.

5150).

[] (54) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (NOV 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

[X] (55) 52.226-8, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving

(MAY 2024) (E.O. 13513)

[] (56) 52.229–12, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (FEB 2021).

[] (57) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 3805).

[] (58) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Products and Commercial Services

(NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 3805).

[X] (59) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management

(OCT 2018) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

[] (60) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Other than System for Award Management (JUL 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

[X] (61) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (MAY 2014) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

[] (62) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (AUG 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

[X] (63) 52.240–1, Prohibition on Unmanned Aircraft Systems Manufactured or Assembled by American Security Drone Act—Covered Foreign Entities (NOV 2024) (Sections 1821–1826, Pub. L. 118–31, 41 U.S.C. 3901 note prec.).

[] (64) 52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (JAN 2017)(15 U.S.C.

637(d)(13)).

[] (65)(i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (NOV 2021) (46 U.S.C. 55305 and 10 U.S.C. 2631).

[] (ii) Alternate I (APR 2003) of 52.247-64.

[] (iii) Alternate II (NOV 2021) of 52.247-64.

(c) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services:

[] (1) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (AUG 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

[] (2) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (MAY 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

[] (3) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards—Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (AUG 2018) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C.

chapter 67).

[] (4) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards—Price Adjustment (MAY 2014) (29 U.S.C 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

[] (5) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment—Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

[] (6) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services—Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

[] (7) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026

(JAN 2022).

[] (8) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2022) (E.O. 13706).

[] (9) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (JUN 2020) (42 U.S.C. 1792).

[] (10) 52.247-69, Reporting Requirement for U.S.-Flag Air Carriers Regarding Training to Prevent Human Trafficking (JAN 2025) (49 U.S.C. 40118(g)).

(d) Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph (d) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, as defined in FAR 2.101, on the date of award of this contract, and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records—Negotiation.

(1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor's directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract.

(2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all reasonable times the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR Subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved.

(3) As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and regardless of form. This does not require the Contractor to create or maintain any record that the Contractor does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law.

(e)(1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), and (d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in this paragraph (e)(1) in a subcontract for commercial products or commercial services. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause—

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

3509).

(ii) 52.203–17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (NOV 2023) (41 U.S.C. 4712).

(iii) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (JAN 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(iv) 52.204–23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab Covered Entities (DEC 2023) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115–91).

(v) 52.204–25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (NOV 2021) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115–232).

(vi) 52.204–27, Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (JUN 2023) (Section 102 of Division R of Pub. L. 117–328).

(vii) (A) 52.204–30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders— Prohibition.

(DEC 2023) (Pub. L. 115–390, title II).

(B) Alternate I (DEC 2023) of 52.204–30.

(viii) 52.219–8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (JAN 2025) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds the applicable threshold specified in FAR 19.702(a) on the date of subcontract award, the subcontractor must include 52.219–8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.

(ix) [Reserved]

(x) [Reserved]

(xi) 52.222–35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(xii) 52.222–36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020) (29 U.S.C. 793).

(xiii) 52.222–37, Employment Reports on Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(xiv) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (DEC 2010) (E.O. 13496). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (f) of FAR clause 52.222-40.

(xv) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (AUG 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xvi)(A) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (NOV 2021) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

(B) Alternate I (MAR 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

(xvii) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment—Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xviii) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services—Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xix) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (JAN 2025) (E.O. 12989).

(xx) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (JAN 2022).

(xxi) 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2022) (E.O. 13706).

(xxii)(A) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (JAN 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

(B) Alternate I (JAN 2017) of 52.224-3.

(xxiii) 52.225–26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (OCT 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. Subtitle A, Part V, Subpart G Note).

(xxiv) 52.226–6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (JUN 2020) (42 U.S.C. 1792). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226- 6.

(xxv) 52.232–40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (MAR 2023) (31 U.S.C. 3903 and 10 U.S.C. 3801). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph

(c) of 52.232–40.

(xxvi) 52.240–1, Prohibition on Unmanned Aircraft Systems Manufactured or Assembled by American Security Drone Act—Covered Foreign Entities (NOV 2024) (Sections 1821–1826, Pub. L. 118–31, 41 U.S.C.3901 note prec.).

(xxvii) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (NOV 2021) (46 U.S.C. 55305 and 10 U.S.C. 2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64.

(2) While not required, the Contractor may include in its subcontracts for commercial products and commercial services a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations.

C.3 VAAR 852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT

REQUESTS (NOV 2018)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

(1) Contract financing payment has the meaning given in FAR 32.001;

(2) Designated agency office means the office designated by the purchase order, agreement, or contract to first receive and review invoices. This office can be contractually designated as the receiving entity. This office may be different from the office issuing the payment;

(3) Electronic form means an automated system transmitting information electronically according to the accepted electronic data transmission methods and formats identified in paragraph (c) of this clause. Facsimile, email, and scanned documents are not acceptable electronic forms for submission of payment requests;

(4) Invoice payment has the meaning given in FAR 32.001; and

(5) Payment request means any request for contract financing payment or invoice payment submitted by the contractor under this contract.

(b) Electronic payment requests. Except as provided in paragraph (e) of this clause, the contractor shall submit payment requests in electronic form. Purchases paid with a Government-wide commercial purchase card are considered to be an electronic transaction for purposes of this rule, and therefore no additional electronic invoice submission is required.

(c) Data transmission. A contractor must ensure that the data transmission method and format are through one of the following:

(1) VA’s Electronic Invoice Presentment and Payment System at the current website address provided in the contract.

(2) Any system that conforms to the X12 electronic data interchange (EDI) formats established by the Accredited Standards Center (ASC) and chartered by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

(d) Invoice requirements. Invoices shall comply with FAR 32.905.

(e) Exceptions. If, based on one of the circumstances in this paragraph (e), the Contracting Officer directs that payment requests be made by mail, the Contractor shall submit payment requests by mail through the United States Postal Service to the designated agency office.

Submission of payment requests by mail may be required for—

(1) Awards made to foreign vendors for work performed outside the United States;

(2) Classified contracts or purchases when electronic submission and processing of payment requests could compromise the safeguarding of classified or privacy information;

(3) Contracts awarded by contracting officers in the conduct of emergency operations, such as responses to national emergencies;

(4) Solicitations or contracts in which the designated agency office is a VA entity other than the VA Financial Services Center in Austin, Texas; or

(5) Solicitations or contracts in which the VA designated agency office does not have electronic invoicing capability as described above.

(End of Clause)

C.4 VAAR 852.242-71 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER (OCT

2020) The Contracting Officer reserves the right to designate an Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO) for the purpose of performing certain tasks/duties in the administration of the contract.

Such designation will be in writing through an ACO Letter of Delegation and will identify the responsibilities and limitations of the ACO. A copy of the ACO Letter of Delegation will be furnished to the Contractor.

(End of Clause)

C.5 VAAR 852.247-71 DELIVERY LOCATION (OCT 2018)

Shipment of deliverable items, other than reports, shall be to:

Department of Veterans Affairs

Multiple Locations in Oklahoma

Muskogee, OK (LIN 0009)

Oklahoma City, OK (LINs 0001-0008)

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SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS

AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

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

The following provisions are incorporated into 52.212-1 as an addendum to this solicitation:

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

Evaluation Factors for Award

Quotations due 08/20/2025 at 10:00 a.m. EST (09:00 a.m. CST ).

Email quotes to Ullainee.Fowler@va.gov

Point of Contact:

Ullainee Fowler

Contract Administrator

Regional Procurement Office West (RPOWest)

3237 Peacekeeper Way

Building 200 Suite 204

McClellan Park, CA 95652

Phone: 361-243-9269

Ullainee.Fowler@va.gov

I. OFFER SUBMITTAL INSTRUCTIONS:

1) Offeror must complete and return the Price Schedule along with the highlighted portions of Provisions 52.212-3 and 52.209-7.

2) Contract pricing and Delivery period: All pricing shall be invoiced based on Price Schedule and the Salient Characteristics.

3) Offeror shall submit information supporting past performance in providing , accessories as listed in the Statement of Work.

4) Subject line of e-mail shall be “Quote – 36C24W25Q0384- Ultrasound Systems”

5) Offeror must fill out FAR 52.225-2 Buy American Certificate (attached) clearly and correctly for quote to be considered.

II. Pricing: Contractor shall submit pricing, which incorporates all the requirements within the Price Schedule and Statement of Work.

III. Period for acceptance of offers: The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 30 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers.

Failure to submit a complete offer may result in an unacceptable determination. Late submissions will be set-aside as unacceptable and will be evaluated only if it benefits the Government.

IV. Basis of Award

The Government intends to award a purchase order resulting from this solicitation to the vendor, who can provide the supplies to meet this requirement. This is a competitive comparative analysis selection in which competing offeror’s past performance, technical and price will be evaluated to determine who represents the greatest benefit to the Government at a price that can be determined fair and reasonable.

By submission of its offer, the offeror accedes to all solicitation requirements, including terms and conditions, representations and certifications, and technical requirements. Failure to meet a requirement or inability to perform or provide all goods and services requested shall result in an offer being determined technically incapable. Offerors must clearly identify any exception to the solicitation terms and conditions and provide complete accompanying rationale. The evaluation process shall proceed as follows:

A. Following receipt of quotes, the Government will perform a comparative analysis of the goods and services quoted. The Government will compare quotes to one another to select the vendor that best benefits the Government in fulfilling the requirement. The evaluation of Government requirements outlined in the Request for Quote will determine suitability.

B. The Government will evaluate quotes for award purposes using the following factors:

1) Past Performance

2) Technical Capability

3) Price

Factor 1: Past Performance – The contractor shall provide the following documentation with their offer:

Two (2) references from comparable Government contracts or successful commercial contracts for Ultrasound Systems.

Factor 2: Technical Capability – The Contractor shall provide the following documentation with their offer:

Capability Statement, maximum 2 pages which can validate Technical Capability: Capability statement should include a description of technical approach, dimensions to ensure the proper fit, and techniques to provide the salient characteristics promptly and expertly.

Factor 3: Price – The Contractor shall provide the following documentation with their offer:

Pricing: Contractor shall submit unit prices rounded to the nearest hundredth. Prices should be documented on the Price/Cost Schedule. Please ensure unit price and total amounts are correct.

Period for acceptance of offers: The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 30 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers.

Prices will be evaluated for completeness and reasonableness. Unrealistically high or low proposed costs or prices, initially or subsequently, may be grounds for eliminating an offeror from competition.

either on the basis that the offeror does not understand the requirement or has submitted an unrealistic offer. Additionally, unbalanced pricing poses an unacceptable risk to the Government and may be reason to reject an offer. The burden of proof for credibility of proposed costs/prices rests with the offeror. The Government reserves the right to amend the solicitation and remove any set-aside should pricing of all quotes be found unreasonable.

(End of Provision)

E.1 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY

REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

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

(End of Provision)

FAR

Number

Title Date

52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE OCT 2018

52.204-16 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE

REPORTING

AUG 2020

52.214-21 DESCRIPTIVE LITERATURE

APR 2002

(End of Addendum to 52.212-1)

E.2 52.204-29 FEDERAL ACQUISITION SUPPLY CHAIN SECURITY ACT

ORDERS—REPRESENTATION AND DISCLOSURES (DEC 2023)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision, Covered article, FASCSA order, Intelligence community, National security system, Reasonable inquiry, Sensitive compartmented information, Sensitive compartmented information system, and Source have the meaning provided in the clause 52.204–30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders— Prohibition.

(b) Prohibition. Contractors are prohibited from providing or using as part of the performance of the contract any covered article, or any products or services produced or provided by a source, if the prohibition is set out in an applicable Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act (FASCSA) order, as described in paragraph (b)(1) of FAR 52.204–30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders—Prohibition.

(c) Procedures. (1) The Offeror shall search for the phrase ‘‘FASCSA order’’ in the System for Award Management (SAM)(https://www.sam.gov) for any covered article, or any products or services produced or provided by a source, if there is an applicable FASCSA order described in paragraph (b)(1) of FAR 52.204–30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders— Prohibition.

(2) The Offeror shall review the solicitation…