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36C24523Q0004

RFQ 36C24523Q0004

Sterrad Preventative Maintenance & Repairs Louis A Johnson VA Medical Center

This solicitation is for a Firm-Fixed Price, Base Plus Four (4) Option Periods Contract for Sterrad Preventative Maintenance & Repairs for the Louis A Johnson VA Medical Center, Clarksburg, WV 26301.

This solicitation is unrestricted.

The NAICS is 811219.

All questions are due by 3:00PM on Monday, August 15, 2022.

All final technical and price proposals are due on Monday, August 22, 2022, by 3:00PM EST.

This solicitation will be evaluated using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable criteria as prescribed in FAR 15.101-2.

All technical proposals must address the following criteria below.

Technical Acceptability will be determined based on the following criteria:

· Preventative maintenance, corrective maintenance, calibrations, system verification, alignments, and adjustments in accordance with OEM recommendations.

· Replacement parts will be new and certified as OEM replacement parts.

· Test equipment used will be calibrated as specified by the OEM.

· Telephone consultation with the equipment operator and a FSE.

· Modifications, alterations, and upgrades in accordance with OEM specifications.

· Software revisions updates in accordance with OEM specifications.

· Ability to access OEM operational & technical documentation (i.e., operational and service manuals, schematics, and parts list).

· FSEs must be authorized by the OEM, have OEM training and access to service keys.

· FSE must provide current OEM training certificate

· FSE must follow the OEM service checklist for planned maintenance and provide service reports following each onsite visit.

· Vendor must have authorized OEM FSEs or contract/agreement with OEM to provide service.

· Must provide proof of OEM authorization or contract agreement with OEM.

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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

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

08-08-2022 Phillip G Duba 304-263-0811 X7610 08-22-2022

3:00PM

EDT

Department of Veterans Affairs

VAMC (613)

VISN 5 Contract Satellite Office 510 Butler Avenue, Building 306A Martinsburg WV 25405

X

811219 1000 Employees

N/A

Department of Veterans Affairs Louis A Johnson VA Medical Center (540)

1 Medical Center Drive Clarksburg WV 26301

Department of Veterans Affairs

VAMC (613)

VISN 5 Contract Satellite Office 510 Butler Avenue, Building 306A Martinsburg WV 25405

PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

FSC e-Invoice Payment Invoice must be submitted electronically http://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp http://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp

See CONTINUATION Page TITLE: Sterrad Preventative Maintenance & Corrective Maintenance at the Louis A Johnson VA Medical Center in accordance with the Statement of Work.

This is an unrestricted solicitation.

Questions are due by 3:00PM EST on Monday, August 15, 2022

All technical and price proposals shall be submitted electronically.

See CONTINUATION Page

Phillip G Duba Contracting Officer

Table of Contents

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS4
B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA4
B.2 STATEMENT OF WORK5
B.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE12
ITEM INFORMATION12
SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES17
C.1 52.204-9 PERSONAL IDENTITY VERIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL (JAN 2011)17
C.2 52.209-10 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH INVERTED DOMESTIC CORPORATIONS (NOV 2015)17
C.3 52.209-11 REPRESENTATION BY CORPORATIONS REGARDING DELINQUENT TAX LIABILITY OR A FELONY CONVICTION UNDER ANY FEDERAL LAW (FEB 2016)18
C.4 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2021)19
C.5 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (MAY 2022) (JUL 2020) (DEVIATION)25
C.6 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000)32
C.7 52.224-1 PRIVACY ACT NOTIFICATION (APR 1984)33
C.8 52.224-2 PRIVACY ACT (APR 1984)33
C.9 VAAR 852.212-70 PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES APPLICABLE TO VA ACQUISITION OF COMMERCIAL ITEMS (APR 2020)34
C.10 VAAR 852.219-75 SUBCONTRACTING COMMITMENTS MONITORING AND COMPLIANCE (JUL 2018)36
C.11 VAAR 852.242-71 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER (OCT 2020)36
C.12 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)36
SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS38
D.1VHA SUPPLEMENTAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS FOR COMBATTING COVID-1938
SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS40
E.1 52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)40
E.2 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2021)42
E.3 SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS46
E.4 52.212-2 EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2021)47
E.5 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (MAY 2022) (JUL 2020) (DEVIATION)48
E.6 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)65

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:

TBD

b. GOVERNMENT:

Contracting Officer 36C245 Phillip G Duba Department of Veterans Affairs

VAMC (613)

VISN 5 Contract Satellite Office 510 Butler Avenue, Building 306A Martinsburg WV 25405

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
[]
52.232-36, Payment by Third Party

3. INVOICES: Invoices shall be submitted in arrears:

a. Quarterly[]
b. Semi-Annually[]
c. Other[X] Monthly, 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.

Invoice must be submitted electronically http://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp

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

Contractor shall provide a Full-Service Annual Preventative and Corrective Maintenance Service Agreement, detailed below, for the listed equipment located at the VAMC in Clarksburg, WV. All services shall be provided in accordance with the specifications, terms and conditions contained herein.

Covered Equipment and Systems Period of Performance: The Period of Performance is for one base year with (4) one-year options:

Base Year Period:October 1, 2022 thru to September 30, 2023
Option Year 1:October 1, 2023 thru to September 30, 2024
Option Year 2:October 1, 2024 thru to September 30, 2025
Option Year 3:October 1, 2025 thru to September 30, 2026
Option Year 4:October 1, 2026 thru to September 30, 2027

The following equipment and systems are to be covered under this service contract.

Manufacturer
Equipment Name
Model
Serial
ADVANCED STERILIZATION PRODUCTS, INC.
STERRAD 100NX STERILATION SYSTEM
STERRAD 100NX 10104
1047170012
ADVANCED STERILIZATION PRODUCTS, INC.
STERILIZER INSTRUMENT
STERRAD NX 10033
4033195256
ADVANCED STERILIZATION PRODUCTS, INC.
STERILIZER INSTRUMENT
STERRAD NX 10033
4033195262
ADVANCED STERILIZATION PRODUCTS, INC.
STERILIZER INSTRUMENT
STERRAD NX 10033
4033195250

The contractor shall provide service that includes Preventive Maintenance per OEM requirements, corrective maintenance service (labor, travel and parts) if required in between Preventive Maintenance service calls and telephone technical support at no additional charge for each year that the Service Agreement is in effect.

DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT

Contractor shall furnish the following:

· Preventative Maintenance per OEM requirements including PM required parts, system verification, alignment, and adjustments are provided by the Contractor at no additional customer cost

· Parts & Labor necessary for PM are provided by the Contractor at no additional customer cost. Unscheduled Service and maintenance parts & labor are provided.

· Unscheduled Service is provided.

· Equipment Verification will be provided by the Contractor at no additional customer cost.

2. DEFINITIONS/ACRONYMS:

A. Biomedical Engineering - Supervisor or COR designee.

B. CO - Contracting Officer.

C. COR - Contracting Officer's Technical Representative.

D. PM - Preventive Maintenance Inspection. Services which are periodic in nature and are required to maintain the equipment in such condition that it may be operated in accordance with its intended design and functional capacity with minimal incidence of malfunction or operative conditions. Service shall consist of calibration and testing in accordance with the manufacturer’s latest established service procedures to ensure operation of equipment within manufacturer’s or VA’s performance specifications, whichever is the most rigorous. PM includes cleaning, inspecting lubricating and testing all equipment. All equipment shall be operated at least one complete operating cycle at the end of each PM.

E. CM – Corrective Maintenance. Maintenance tasks that are undertaken to identify, isolate and repair a fault in order to restore equipment, a machine or a system to an operational condition so it can perform its intended function. Services may include troubleshooting, disassembly, adjustment, repair, part replacement, realignment, and operational verification to manufacturer’s or VA’s performance specifications, whichever is most rigorous.

F. FSE - Field Service Engineer. A person who is authorized by the contractor to perform maintenance (corrective and/or preventive) services on the VA Outpatient Clinic premises.

G. ESR - Contractor Engineering Service Report. A documentation of the services rendered for each incidence of work performance under the terms and conditions of the contract.

H. Acceptance Signature - VAMC employee who indicates FSE demonstrated service conclusion/status and user has accepted work as complete/pending as stated in ESR.

I. Authorization Signature - COR's signature; indicates COR accepts work status as stated in ESR.

J. NFPA - National Fire Protection Association.

K. CDRH - Center for Devices and Radiological Health.

L. VAMC - Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center.

M. OEM - Original Equipment Manufacturer

3. CONFORMANCE STANDARDS:

Contractor shall provide services and material to ensure that the equipment functions in conformance with the latest requirements of NFPA-99, TJC, NEC, OSHA, HIPAA, Federal and VA security specifications and requirements as applicable. The equipment shall be maintained such that it meets or exceeds the performance specifications as established in the OEM’s technical specifications. Additional performance specifications that exceed the OEM specifications shall be specified in writing by the VA.

4. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE (PM):

A. Preventative Maintenance including PM required parts, system verification, alignment, and adjustments in accordance with OEM recommendations will be provided by the Contractor at no additional customer cost B. The contractor shall furnish documentation, including all measurement and calibration data to certify that the system is performing in accordance with the performance specifications.

C. All test equipment used in the performance of this PWS and resulting contract will be calibrated (if required / as required by manufacture of test equipment) and will be in compliance with Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and Federal Drug Administration (FDA) standards as required.

5. CORRECTIVE MAINTENANCE (CM):

A. The Government will request corrective maintenance to contractor’s technical POC. The contractor will assign a unique Log/Reference Number to each Government request for corrective maintenance.

B. The contractor’s response to requests for service may include telephone consultation with the equipment user/operator and a contractor FSE. Telephone consultation will: 1) provide instruction in determining operator error; 2) to determine the most likely cause of the problem; 3) to determine if resolution of the problem requires the dispatch of an FSE; and 4) to identify replacement parts likely to be required in order to return the equipment to 100% operational condition as specified by the OEM.

C. Hour of coverage are Monday through Friday, between 8:00am to 4:30pm The contractor will respond via telephone within four (4) hours after receipt of trouble call and on-site response time is next available slot, with a target of less than 72 hours. The contractor will make a best effort to have all equipment operational within 72 hours of initial on-site response.

D. In the event that emergency service outside the normal working hours are required by the Government, the contractor will bill the Government at published commercial rates, and negotiated and approved by CO and COR prior to services rendered.

E. The contractor will only incorporate OEM specified modifications, alterations and upgrades. BME approval will be obtained prior to the contractor’s installation of any modification, alteration, or upgrades. The Government will not alter the system without prior notification to the contractor.

F. The contractor, at no additional cost, will provide software updates to the Government. Installation of updates will be mutually determined by the contractor and the Government. All supplied software will be warranted current and free of defects such as viruses.

6. HOURS OF COVERAGE:

Normal hours of coverage are (Monday through Friday) from 8:00am EST - 4:30pm EST, excluding federal holidays. Labor, travel, and living expenses incurred by the contractor will be covered during normal hours of coverage. Work performed outside the normal hours of coverage at the request of COR will be billed at the preferred rate. A separate purchase order will be issued to cover the cost(s) associated with any call back service as described herein.

7. PARTS:

· The contractor shall furnish and replace parts at no cost.

· All parts supplied shall be OEM.

· The contractor shall use new or rebuilt parts. Used parts, those removed from another system, shall not be installed without approval by the COR. The contractor is required to install VA supplied parts when said parts are determined to be fully compatible. The determination of compatibility is at the discretion of the COR.

· The contractor will have ready access to unique and/or high mortality replacement parts. All parts/supplies will be compatible with the existing system(s). In the event that replacements parts are required to be shipped, shipping will be performed in the fastest reasonable means possible (e.g., next day air) at no additional cost to the Government.

· The contractor, at their expense, for only preventative maintenance and corrective maintenance within scope of this PWS, will replace all worn or defective parts necessary to restore the equipment to 100% operational OEM condition. The contractor is not responsible for consumable items.

· Contractor installed OEM replacement parts will become the property of the Government and the replaced malfunctioning parts will become contractor property. The contractor will properly dispose of replaced items, excepting used oil, at no additional cost to the Government, including all “environmental” fees where required. Freight, postage, and storage charges associated with shipment and receipt of replacement parts, and the return of parts will be the contractor’s responsibility.

· All replacement parts will be new and certified as OEM replacement parts. In the event that new parts are not available, rebuilt parts and sub-assemblies will be allowed, provided that they are warranted to be free of defects for a period of time that meets or exceeds warranties of similar replacement parts. The contractor will specifically annotate on the final Field Service Report the use and identification of rebuilt parts and the period of warranty. Replacement parts will maintain the integrity of system / equipment certification to include compliance with any UL, AMA, JCAHO, Manufactures Certifications or any other certifications, as they apply.

· The contractor will include software revisions and updates (field service changes), which are required due to FDA, or manufacturer announced safety-hazard recall, to include FDA Year 2000 Compliance Directive, as part of the contract at no additional cost to the Government. Updates will be performed as soon as possible after release, but no later than the first scheduled Preventative Maintenance Inspection after release. For any updates that have been identified as critical or required for the proper operation of equipment by the contractor will provide installation within 30 days of release, regardless of Preventative Maintenance Schedules.

8. SERVICE MANUALS:

The VAMC shall not provide service manuals or service diagnostic software to the contractor for use in providing services under this contract. The contractor shall obtain, have on file, and make available to its FSE's all operational and technical documentation, (such as: operational and service manuals, schematics, and parts list), which are necessary to meet the performance requirements of this contract. The location and listing of the service data manuals, by name, and/or the manuals themselves shall be provided to the CO upon request.

9. DOCUMENTATION/REPORTS:

The documentation will include equipment down time and detailed descriptions of the scheduled and unscheduled maintenance procedures performed, including replaced parts and prices (for outside normal working hour services) required to maintain the equipment in accordance with conformance standards. Such documentation shall meet the guidelines as set forth in the Conformance Standards. In addition, each ESR must at a minimum document the following data legibly and in complete detail:

A. Name of Contractor B. Name of FSE who performed services.

C. Contractor Service ESR Number/Log Number.

D. Date, Time (starting and ending), Hours-On-Site for service call.

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

F. Description of Problem Reported by COR/User.

G. Identification of Equipment to be serviced to include the following: Equipment ID # or EE# from the bar-code, Manufacturer's Name, Device Name, Model#, Serial #, and any other Manufacturer's identification numbers.

H. Itemized Description of Service(s) Performed (including Costs associated with after normal working hour services), including: Labor and Travel, Parts (with part numbers) and Materials and Circuit Location of problem/corrective action.

I. Total Cost to be billed.

J. Signatures from the following:

1. FSE performing services described.

2. VA Employee who witnessed service described.

K. Equipment downtime calculated in accordance with Conformance Standards.

NOTE: ANY ADDITIONAL CHARGES CLAIMED MUST BE APPROVED BY THE COR AND CO BEFORE SERVICE IS COMPLETED!

10. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS:

The contractor shall report to Biomedical Engineering to "check-in" upon arrival and prior to performance of work under this contract. This check-in is mandatory and can be accomplished in person or by phone contact. When the service(s) is/are completed, the FSE shall document the services rendered on a legible ESR(s). The FSE shall be required to check out with the Biomedical Engineering Department (location to be specified at time of contract award) and submit the ESR(s) to the COR. All ESRs shall be submitted to the equipment user for an "acceptance signature" and to the COR for an "authorization signature." If the COR is unavailable, a signed accepted copy of the ESR will be sent to the COR within 2 business days of work completion.

FAILURE TO COMPLY, EITHER IN WHOLE OR IN PART, WITH EITHER THE NOTIFICATION OR ESR REQUIREMENTS WILL BE DEEMED SIGNIFICANT NON-COMPLIANCE WITH THE CONTRACT AND MAY BE JUSTIFICATION FOR TERMINATION OF THE CONTRACT.

11. ADDITIONAL CHARGES:

There will be no additional charge for time spent at the site during, or after the normal hours of coverage awaiting the arrival of additional FSE and/or delivery of parts.

12. REPORTING REQUIRED SERVICES BEYOND THE CONTRACT SCOPE:

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

13. CONDITION OF EQUIPMENT:

The contractor accepts responsibility for the equipment described in Covered Equipment and Systems Section, in "as is" condition. Failure to inspect the equipment prior to contract award will not relieve the contractor from performance of the requirements of this contract.

14. COMPETENCY OF PERSONNEL SERVICING EQUIPMENT:

A. Each respondent must have an established business, with an office and full-time staff. The staff includes a "fully qualified" FSE and a "fully qualified" FSE who will serve as the backup.

B. "Fully Qualified" is based upon training and on experience in the field. For training, the FSE(s) shall have successfully completed a formalized training program, for the equipment identified in Covered Equipment and Systems Section. For field experience, the FSE(s) shall have a minimum of two years of experience, with respect to scheduled and unscheduled preventive and remedial maintenance on equipment identified in Covered Equipment and Systems Section.

C. The FSE(s) shall be authorized by the OEM and the contractor to perform the maintenance services as required. All work shall be performed by "Fully Qualified" competent FSEs. The contractor shall provide written assurance of the competency of their personnel and a list of credentials of approved FSEs for each make and model the contractor services at the VAMC. The CO may authenticate the training requirements, request copies of training certificates or credentials from the contractor at any time for any personnel who are servicing or installing any VAMC equipment. The CO and/or the COR specifically reserve the right to reject any of the contractor's personnel and refuse them permission to work on the VAMC equipment.

15. TEST EQUIPMENT:

Prior to commencement of work on this contract, the contractor shall make available if requested t a copy of the current calibration certification of all test equipment that is to be used by the contractor in performing work under the contract. This certification shall also be provided on a periodic basis when requested by the VAMC. Test equipment calibration shall be traceable to a national standard.

16. IDENTIFICATION, PARKING, SMOKING, CELLULAR PHONE USE AND VA REGULATIONS:

The contractor's FSE shall always wear visible identification while on the premises of the VAMC. It is the responsibility of the contractor to park in the appropriate designated parking areas. Information on parking is available from the VA Police-Security Service. The VAMC will not invalidate or make reimbursement for parking violations of the contractor under any conditions. Smoking is prohibited inside any buildings at the VAMC. Cellular phones and two-way radios are not to be used within six feet of any medical equipment. Possession of weapons is prohibited. Enclosed containers, including tool kits, shall be subject to search. Violations of VA regulations may result in a citation answerable in the United States (Federal) District Court, not a local district state, or municipal court.

17. COMPLIANCE WITH OSHA BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS STANDARD:

The contractor shall comply with the Federal/California OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard. The contractor shall:

A. Have methods by which all employees are educated as to risks associated with bloodborne pathogens.

B. Have policies and procedures that reduce the risk of employee exposure to bloodborne pathogens.

C. Have mechanisms for employee counseling and treatment following exposure to bloodborne pathogens.

D. Provide appropriate personal protective equipment/clothing such as gloves, gowns, masks, protective eyewear, mouthpieces for the employee during performance of the contract.

B.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

ITEM NUMBER
DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES
QUANTITY
UNIT
UNIT PRICE
AMOUNT
12.00
MO
__________________
__________________

Full Service Coverage (including PM, CM, and parts) for ASP Sterrad NX 10033 - EE27817 Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 10-01-2022 POP End: 09-30-2023 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811219 - Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J065 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies

12.00
MO
__________________
__________________

Full Service Coverage (including PM, CM, and parts) for ASP Sterrad NX 10033 - EE27818

POP Begin: 10-01-2022 POP End: 09-30-2023

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J065 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies

12.00
MO
__________________
__________________

Full Service Coverage (including PM, CM, and parts) for ASP Sterrad NX 10033 - EE27819

POP Begin: 10-01-2022 POP End: 09-30-2023

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J065 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies

12.00
MO
__________________
__________________

Full Service Coverage (including PM, CM, and parts) for ASP Sterrad 100NX - EE24781

POP Begin: 10-01-2022 POP End: 09-30-2023

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J065 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies

12.00
MO
__________________
__________________

Full Service Coverage (including PM, CM, and parts) for ASP Sterrad NX 10033 - EE27817 Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 10-01-2023 POP End: 09-30-2024

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J065 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies

12.00
MO
__________________
__________________

Full Service Coverage (including PM, CM, and parts) for ASP Sterrad NX 10033 - EE27818

POP Begin: 10-01-2023 POP End: 09-30-2024

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J065 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies

12.00
MO
__________________
__________________

Full Service Coverage (including PM, CM, and parts) for ASP Sterrad NX 10033 - EE27819

POP Begin: 10-01-2023 POP End: 09-30-2024

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J065 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies

12.00
MO
__________________
__________________

Full Service Coverage (including PM, CM, and parts) for ASP Sterrad 100NX - EE24781

POP Begin: 10-01-2023 POP End: 09-30-2024

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J065 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies

12.00
MO
__________________
__________________

Full Service Coverage (including PM, CM, and parts) for ASP Sterrad NX 10033 - EE27817 Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 10-01-2024 POP End: 09-30-2025

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J065 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies

12.00
MO
__________________
__________________

Full Service Coverage (including PM, CM, and parts) for ASP Sterrad NX 10033 - EE27818

POP Begin: 10-01-2024 POP End: 09-30-2025

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J065 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies

12.00
MO
__________________
__________________

Full Service Coverage (including PM, CM, and parts) for ASP Sterrad NX 10033 - EE27819

POP Begin: 10-01-2024 POP End: 09-30-2025

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J065 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies

12.00
MO
__________________
__________________

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12.00
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12.00
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12.00
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Full Service Coverage (including PM, CM, and parts) for ASP Sterrad 100NX - EE24781

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12.00
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12.00
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Full Service Coverage (including PM, CM, and parts) for ASP Sterrad NX 10033 - EE27819

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12.00
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Full Service Coverage (including PM, CM, and parts) for ASP Sterrad 100NX - EE24781

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SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

C.1 52.204-9 PERSONAL IDENTITY VERIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL (JAN 2011)

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

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

(1) When no longer needed for contract performance.

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

(3) Upon contract completion or termination.

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

(d) The Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (d), in all subcontracts when the subcontractor's employees are required to have routine physical access to a Federally-controlled facility and/or routine access to a Federally-controlled information system. It shall be the responsibility of the prime Contractor to return such identification to the issuing agency in accordance with the terms set forth in paragraph (b) of this section, unless otherwise approved in writing by the Contracting Officer.

(End of Clause) C.2 52.209-10 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH INVERTED DOMESTIC CORPORATIONS (NOV 2015)

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

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.

(b) If the contractor reorganizes as an inverted domestic corporation or becomes a subsidiary of an inverted domestic corporation at any time during the period of performance of this contract, the Government may be prohibited from paying for Contractor activities performed after the date when it becomes an inverted domestic corporation or subsidiary. The Government may seek any available remedies in the event the Contractor fails to perform in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract as a result of Government action under this clause.

(c) Exceptions to this prohibition are located at 9.108-2.

(d) In the event the Contractor becomes either an inverted domestic corporation, or a subsidiary of an inverted domestic corporation during contract performance, the Contractor shall give written notice to the Contracting Officer within five business days from the date of the inversion event.

(End of Clause) C.3 52.209-11 REPRESENTATION BY CORPORATIONS REGARDING DELINQUENT TAX LIABILITY OR A FELONY CONVICTION UNDER ANY FEDERAL LAW (FEB 2016)

(a) As required by sections 744 and 745 of Division E of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235), and similar provisions, if contained in subsequent appropriations acts, the Government will not enter into a contract with any corporation that—

(1) Has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability, where the awarding agency is aware of the unpaid tax liability, unless an agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that suspension or debarment is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government; or

(2) Was convicted of a felony criminal violation under any Federal law within the preceding 24 months, where the awarding agency is aware of the conviction, unless an agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that this action is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government.

(b) The Offeror represents that—

(1) It is [ ] is not [ ] a corporation that has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability; and

(2) It is [ ] is not [ ] a corporation that was convicted of a felony criminal violation under a Federal law within the preceding 24 months.

(End of Provision) C.4 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2021)

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

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

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

(b) Assignment. The Contractor or its assignee may assign its rights to receive payment due as a result of performance of this contract to a bank, trust company, or other financing institution, including any Federal lending agency in accordance with the Assignment of Claims Act (31 U.S.C. 3727). However, when a third party makes payment (e.g., use of the Governmentwide commercial purchase card), the Contractor may not assign its rights to receive payment under this contract.

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

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

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

(f) Excusable delays. The Contractor shall be liable for default unless nonperformance is caused by an occurrence beyond the reasonable control of the Contractor and without its fault or negligence such as, acts of God or the public enemy, acts of the Government in either its sovereign or contractual capacity, fires, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, strikes, unusually severe weather, and delays of common carriers. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing as soon as it is reasonably possible after the commencement of any excusable delay, setting forth the full particulars in connection therewith, shall remedy such occurrence with all reasonable dispatch, and shall promptly give written notice to the Contracting Officer of the cessation of such occurrence.

(g) Invoice.

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

(i) Name and address of the Contractor;

(ii) Invoice date and number;

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(i) Payment.—

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

(2) Prompt payment. The Government will make payment in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C. 3903) and prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR part 1315.

(3) Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). If the Government makes payment by EFT, see 52.212-5(b) for the appropriate EFT clause.

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

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

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

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

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

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

(D) Contractor point of contact.

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

(6) Interest.

(i) All amounts that become payable by the Contractor to the Government under this contract shall bear simple interest from the date due until paid unless paid within 30 days of becoming due. The interest rate shall be the interest rate established by the Secretary of the Treasury as provided in 41 U.S.C. 7109, which is applicable to the period in which the amount becomes due, as provided in (i)(6)(v) of this clause, and then at the rate applicable for each six-month period as fixed by the Secretary until the amount is paid.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(A) The date fixed under this contract.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(l) Termination for the Government's convenience. The Government reserves the right to terminate this contract, or any part hereof, for its sole convenience. In the event of such termination, the Contractor shall immediately stop all work hereunder and shall immediately cause any and all of its suppliers and subcontractors to cease work. Subject to the terms of this contract, the Contractor shall be paid a percentage of the contract price reflecting the percentage of the work performed prior to the notice of termination, plus reasonable charges the Contractor can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Government using its standard record keeping system, have resulted from the termination. The Contractor shall not be required to comply with the cost accounting standards or contract cost principles for this purpose. This paragraph does not give the Government any right to audit the Contractor's records. The Contractor shall not be paid for any work performed or costs incurred which reasonably could have been avoided.

(m) Termination for cause. The Government may terminate this contract, or any part hereof, for cause in the event of any default by the Contractor, or if the Contractor fails to comply with any contract terms and conditions, or fails to provide the Government, upon request, with adequate assurances of future performance. In the event of termination for cause, the Government shall not be liable to the Contractor for any amount for supplies or services not accepted, and the Contractor shall be liable to the Government for any and all rights and remedies provided by law. If it is determined that the Government improperly terminated this contract for default, such termination shall be deemed a termination for convenience.

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

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

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

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