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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

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STANDARD FORM 1449

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

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

557-25-1-5151-0008

09-18-2024 Brenda Carter None 09-25-2024 3:00p

CDT

Department of Veterans Affairs Carl Vison Medical Center 1826 Veterans Blvd Dublin GA 31021

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238220 $19 Million

N/A X

Department of Veterans Affairs Carl Vison Medical Center 1826 Veterans Blvd

Dublin GA 31021

Department of Veterans Affairs Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center 3701 Loop Road East Tuscaloosa AL 35404-5088

FMS-VA-2(101)

Financial Services Center PO Box 149971 Austin TX 78714-9971

See CONTINUATION Page Contractor shall provide Backflow Preventer Inspection, Testing & Repairs; as determine in the below Statement of Work and in the Price Schedule for a Base Plus 4 Options Years at the Carl Vison VA Medical Center.

Period of Performance:

Base Year 11/01/2024 - 10/31/2025 Opt Year 1 11/01/2025 - 10/31/2026 Opt Year 2 11/01/2026 - 10/31/2027 Opt Year 3 11/01/2027 - 10/31/2028 Opt Year 4 11/01/2028 - 10/31/2029

See CONTINUATION Page

Table of Contents

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

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

a. CONTRACTOR:

b. GOVERNMENT: Contracting Officer 36C247

Carl Vison Medical Center 1826 Veterans Blvd Dublin GA 31021

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

3. INVOICES: Invoices shall be submitted in arrears:

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

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

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Backflow Preventer Inspection and Repair Statement of Work

1826 Veterans Blvd Dublin, Ga 31021 Scope The contractor will provide all supervision, labor, equipment, and materials needed to complete work for this service contract per the provided attachments, specifications and this SoW. Work will consist of testing, certifying, and reporting on all back flow preventers at the Carl Vinson VA medical center (CV VAMC) located in Dublin, Georgia. A comprehensive list of backflow preventers that fail inspection must be repaired and the contractor must provide a passing certification for each failed backflow preventer. This work is to ensure that all backflow preventers at CV VAMC operate and work as designed and are in accordance with all applicable local, state and federal codes, rules, regulations, practices and manufacturer’s specifications. Each subsequent year’s inspection must be started within 365 days of the completion of the previous year’s inspection. Impact shall be minimized and mitigated in a way that limits disruption to the functioning of the Medical Center. Scheduling and coordination with the CV VAMC will be critical and must be approved by COR prior to work.

General Requirements Employees of the contractor and sub-contractors shall always conduct themselves in a professional manner while on medical center property. The contractor shall ensure all personnel working on this contract are aware of Medical Center rules pertaining to employee behavior and conduct.

Physical or verbal misconduct may be grounds for removing employees from Medical Center property, or grounds for arrest by the VA Police. Employees may be banned from Medical Center property as a result of inappropriate or illegal behavior. The contractor shall not be entitled to any compensation from the Government for any costs resulting from employee misconduct (including, but not limited to, delays in contract completion) and may be held liable for costs incurred by the Government as a result of employee misconduct.

Tobacco Use is 100% prohibited on all VA property.

The VA will not be responsible for storage of equipment, materials, or tools.

It is the contractor’s responsibility to properly assess the working conditions and include in the bid any specialty equipment, training, additional time, personnel, or safety equipment to perform the work safely and in compliance with all applicable local, State, and Federal regulations.

Hours of Work Normal working hours are 0700 – 1700 Monday to Friday, except for federal holidays. Preparation can be done during these hours. To reduce patient impact, all work that requires a utility outage will need to take place during afterhours (1700 – 0500) or during weekends. All work started shall be completed and the work area(s) ready for full operations no later than 0500 the following day, unless otherwise coordinated with the COR. All schedules and work hours shall be requested, coordinated, and approved through the COR.

Infection Control Employee clothing and shoes shall be cleaned of all dirt and debris before entering the medical center, and before leaving the work site. Employees shall wear closed toed shoes, long pants, and shirts that always cover the shoulders and upper arms while in the medical center.

Security If applicable, the COR will provide the contractor with instructions for completing their required background investigation. The contractor shall not begin work or access the VA site for work purposes without COR approval. The contractor shall be escorted by a VA staff member throughout the inspection.

Safety and Certifications The contractors and the individual technicians working on site shall be certified by the Georgia Association of Water Professionals (GAWP) or equivalent to conduct backflow inspections. For backflow preventers that are located within confined spaces, additional certification is required. To conduct any work in a confined space, three roles must be filled: entrant, attendant, and supervisor. The Supervisor can be a third person or either the attendant or entrant per General Industry, 29 CFR 1910.146. The entrant must have GAWP or equivalent certification and confined space certification. The attendant (if conducting any inspection) must have GAWP certification or equivalent and confined space training. The supervisor must have OSHA 30-hour training. All other technicians may have the OSHA 10-hour training. Note: while it is preferred that the confined space training be achieved via OSHA 30 or OSHA 10, other accredited confined space entry certifications may be accepted. The COR must receive and approve these certifications for specific individuals prior to scheduling an inspection. All trainings must be current and official certifications provided. Specific duties and responsibilities for confined space entry can be found in Attachment E.

Contractor shall wear appropriate clothing and PPE to ensure safe working operation. The contractor on site shall have technical training mentioned above and track records of working experience in maintenance, inspection and testing of Back Flow Preventers in healthcare, industrial, educational, and commercial facilities.

All equipment will be provided by the contractor and on hand prior to entry. Such equipment shall normally include, but is not limited to, testing, and monitoring equipment, ventilation equipment including duct work, communication equipment, personal protective equipment, lighting equipment necessary for vision during the duration of work and emergency lighting that is safe for use in an explosive atmosphere, barriers and shields to protect openings, ladders, rescue and retrieval equipment, etc A Confined Space Survey Form (Attachment C) and a Confined Space Entry Permit (Attachment D) will be provided by the VA. Before entering any confined space, the forms must be completed and approved by the COR. All equipment needed to complete the permit testing will be provided by the contractor.

References Contractors shall have ready access to the latest versions of the following references:

a) General Industry, 29 CFR 1910.146

b) Construction 29 CFR 1926 Subpart AA , 1926.1200

c) OSHA 1910.146, Permit-Required Confined Spaces (current edition)

d) NFPA 13

e) NFPA 25

f) UPC 603

Documentation If any backflow preventer fails, the contractor must notify with COR within 24 hours. An official report of the inspection (listing the compliant and non-compliant backflow preventers) must be emailed or delivered to the COR within 5 business days of the last day of inspection.

A quote must be provided to the COR within 10 business days (from the day the inspection report was submitted) for the costs of repairs. Upon receival of the quote, the COR will notify contract rating officer (CO) of the additional costs. Once the COR receives approval from the CO, he or she will notify the contractor immediately. Once the contractor has received approval from the CO and COR, he or she will have 90 days to repair and recertify the backflow preventer. The contractor will have 10 business days (post repair) to submit an official report proving the non-compliant backflow preventers are working sufficiently.

Invoicing and Payment All invoices must include the PO number, contractor name, invoice date, unique invoice number, contract number, contract Line-Item Number (CLIN), Description, shipping and/or payment terms, Name and address of the CO to whom payment is being sent, POC for person who is to be contacted in the event of a defective invoice, and the taxpayer identification number (TIN).

For an invoice to be approved, appropriate documentation must be provided. Payments will not be made unless there is proof that the work outlined on the invoice has been completed.

Facsimile, e-mail, and scanned documents are not acceptable forms of submission for payment requests. Electronic form means an automated system transmitting information electronically according to the accepted electronic data transmission methods below:

VA’s Electronic Invoice Presentment and Payment System – The FSC uses a third-party contractor, Tungsten Network (Formerly OB10), to transition vendors from paper to electronic invoice submission. Please go to this website: Veterans Affairs | Tungsten Network (tungsten-network.com) to begin submitting electronic invoices, free of charge.

Parking/Laydown Area The Contractor shall make arrangements for parking. At no time shall vehicles be parked on roadways, patient parking areas, the loading dock, etc. Coordinate use of the loading dock for loading/unloading material with the COR. Materials shall not be deposited on the loading dock for any length of time.

There is no guarantee for laydown of testing equipment. The CV VAMC shall not provide an extensive area for storage of testing equipment. Again, scheduling and coordination with the CV VAMC will be critical. Interim Life Safety Measure (ILSM) Permit may be required for staged testing equipment due to increased combustible loading. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to ensure their testing equipment remain secure.

Utility Shutdowns The Contractor must coordinate and request a shutdown with the VA prior to shutting down or interrupting any utility system. The Contractor shall provide a minimum of 21 calendar days of notice for a utility shutdown. The Contractor shall make every effort possible to reduce the amount and duration of impacts of utility shutdowns. Requests to shutdown utilities are dependent upon the Medical Center’s ability to maintain normal operations. Should a request be denied due to clinical needs, the COR shall inform the contractor of alternate dates and times that meet the Medical Center’s needs. Before initiating any work or portion thereof, a specific work plan, which is to include procedures to be used on and near the energized electrical equipment, barriers to be installed, safety equipment to be provided and exit paths identified shall be developed. This plan shall be reviewed by CV VAMC staff and documented.

Recycling Requirement The Government requires all recyclable material be removed and recycled. The contractor is responsible for minimizing landfill waste. Removal of all recyclables and landfill waste is the responsibility of the contractor, see 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management.

Period of Performance The contractor must perform work prior to 365 days before last inspection. If a backflow preventer fails, the contractor will have 30 days once receiving COR approval to repair and recertify the backflow preventer.

END OF STATEMENT

Additional Specifications Attachment A Records Management Obligations A. Applicability

This clause applies to all Contractors whose employees create, work with, or otherwise handle Federal records, as defined in Section B, regardless of the medium in which the record exists.

B. Definitions “Federal Record” as defined in 44 U.S.C. § 3301, includes all recorded information, regardless of form or characteristics, made or received by a Federal agency under Federal law or in connection with the transaction of public business and preserved or appropriate for preservation by that agency or its legitimate successor as evidence of the organization, functions, policies, decisions, procedures, operations, or other activities of the United States Government or because of the informational value of data in them.

The term Federal record:

1. includes [Agency] records.

2. does not include personal materials.

3. applies to records created, received, or maintained by Contractors pursuant to their [Agency] contract.

4. may include deliverables and documentation associated with deliverables.

C. Requirements

1. Contractor shall comply with all applicable records management laws and regulations, as well as National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) records policies, including but not limited to the Federal Records Act (44 U.S.C. chs. 21, 29, 31, 33), NARA regulations at 36 CFR Chapter XII Subchapter B, and those policies associated with the safeguarding of records covered by the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a). These policies include the preservation of all records, regardless of form or characteristics, mode of transmission, or state of completion.

2. In accordance with 36 CFR 1222.32, all data created for Government use and delivered to, or falling under the legal control of, the Government are Federal records subject to the provisions of 44 U.S.C. chapters 21, 29, 31, and 33, the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. 552), as amended, and the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended and must be managed and scheduled for disposition only as permitted by statute or regulation.

3. In accordance with 36 CFR 1222.32, Contractor shall maintain all records created for Government use or created in the course of performing the contract and/or delivered to, or under the legal control of the Government and must be managed in accordance with Federal law. Electronic records and associated metadata must be accompanied by sufficient technical documentation to permit understanding and use of the records and data.

4. CV VAMC and its contractors are responsible for preventing the alienation or unauthorized destruction of records, including all forms of mutilation. Records may not be removed from the legal custody of CV VAMC or destroyed except for in accordance with the provisions of the agency records schedules and with the written concurrence of the Head of the Contracting Activity. Willful and unlawful destruction, damage or alienation of Federal records is subject to the fines and penalties imposed by 18 U.S.C. 2701. In the event of any unlawful or accidental removal, defacing, alteration, or destruction of records, Contractor must report to CV VAMC. The agency must report promptly to NARA in accordance with 36 CFR 1230.

5. The Contractor shall immediately notify the appropriate Contracting Officer upon discovery of any inadvertent or unauthorized disclosures of information, data, documentary materials, records or equipment. Disclosure of non-public information is limited to authorized personnel with a need-to-know as described in the [contract vehicle]. The Contractor shall ensure that the appropriate personnel, administrative, technical, and physical safeguards are established to ensure the security and confidentiality of this information, data, documentary material, records and/or equipment is properly protected. The Contractor shall not remove material from Government facilities or systems, or facilities or systems operated or maintained on the Government’s behalf, without the express written permission of the Head of the Contracting Activity. When information, data, documentary material, records and/or equipment is no longer required, it shall be returned to CV VAMC control, or the Contractor must hold it until otherwise directed. Items returned to the Government shall be hand carried, mailed, emailed, or securely electronically transmitted to the Contracting Officer or address prescribed in the [contract vehicle]. Destruction of records is EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED unless in accordance with Paragraph (4).

6. The Contractor is required to obtain the Contracting Officer's approval prior to engaging in any contractual relationship (sub-contractor) in support of this contract requiring the disclosure of information, documentary material and/or records generated under, or relating to, contracts. The Contractor (and any sub-contractor) is required to abide by Government and CV VAMC guidance for protecting sensitive, proprietary information, classified, and controlled unclassified information.

7. The Contractor shall only use Government IT equipment for purposes specifically tied to or authorized by the contract and in accordance with CV VAMC policy.

8. The Contractor shall not create or maintain any records containing any non-public CV VAMC information that are not specifically tied to or authorized by the contract.

9. The Contractor shall not retain, use, sell, or disseminate copies of any deliverable that contains information covered by the Privacy Act of 1974 or that which is generally protected from public disclosure by an exemption to the Freedom of Information Act.

10. The CV VAMC owns the rights to all data and records produced as part of this contract. All deliverables under the contract are the property of the U.S. Government for which CV VAMC shall have unlimited rights to use, dispose of, or disclose such data contained therein as it determines to be in the public interest. Any Contractor rights in the data or deliverables must be identified as required by FAR 52.227-11 through FAR 52.227-20.

11. Training. All Contractor employees assigned to this contract who create, work with, or otherwise handle records are required to take CV VAMC-provided records management training. The Contractor is responsible for confirming training has been completed according to agency policies, including initial training and any annual or refresher training.

D. Flow-down of requirements to Subcontractors

1. The Contractor shall incorporate the substance of this clause, its terms and requirements including this paragraph, in all subcontracts under this contract, and require written subcontractor acknowledgment of same.

2. Violation by a subcontractor of any provision set forth in this clause will be attributed to the Contractor.

Attachment B

Work items, definitions and references shall comply with the latest edition of the NETA – maintenance Testing Specifications. Below is a list of the backflow preventers that shall be inspected and labeled with maintenance provided and tested, as well as documentation of testing and labeling. The list of backflow preventers is as follows:

148748 144213 142560 2” @4

EH-1275

4” @2

170829 6” @1 / ½” @1

EH-1269

4” @2

17088 6” @1 / ½” @1

EH-1277

4” @2

191790 8” @1 / ½” @1

EH-1667

3” @2

EH-1661

3” @2

191815 6” @1 / ½” @1

17715 6” @1 / ½” @1

177634 6” @1 / ½” @1

227949 4” @2

EH-1679

3” @2

EH-1549

3” @2

177571 6” @1 / ½” @1

EH-1673

3” @2

138594 6” @1 / ½” @1

EH-1671

3” @2

A26286 2” @2

EH-1545

3” @2

176248 176253 2” @2

Building 85 Sprinkler Pit – Confined Space

20019 6” @1 / ½” @1

AMES DC

WILKINS RP

28504 6” @1; ¾” @1

177635 6” @1 / ½” @1

07177 3” @2

08983 177524 6” @2 / ½” @1

0106071206 6” @ 2

4163427 4361207 2” @2 1 ½ @1

TOTAL BACKFLOW PREVENTERS 74

Attachment C

CARL VINSON VA MEDICAL CENTER

DUBLIN, GEORGIA

CONFINED SPACE SURVEY FORM

Date of Survey:

Confined Space # Permit Required: Yes No Location of space:

Description of space:

Possible atmospheric hazards:

Possible content hazards:

Configuration of space:

Unusual hazards:

Reasons for entering space and typical activities:

Who usually enters space:

Frequency of entry:

Number of entry points:

External connections to space:

Survey completed by:

Attachment D

CARL VINSON VA MEDICAL CENTER

DUBLIN GEORGIA

CONFINED SPACE ENTRY PERMIT

PERMIT NO.: _____________

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Type of space to be entered: ______________________________________________________________________ Location/Building: ________________________________________________________________________________ Purpose of entry: ________________________________________________________________________________ Authorized duration of permit: Date: _______ to ________ Time: ______ to ______

PERMIT SPACE HAZARDS: (indicate specific hazards with initials) Oxygen deficiency (less than 19.5%) Oxygen enrichment (greater than 23.5%) Flammable gases or vapors (greater than 10% of LFL) Airborne combustible dusts (meets or exceeds LFL) Toxic gases or vapors (greater than PEL) Mechanical hazards Electrical shock Materials harmful to skin Engulfment Other

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED FOR ENTRY AND WORK (specify as required) :

Personal Protective Equipment: ____________________________________________________________________ Respiratory Protection: ___________________________________________________________________________ Atmospheric Testing/Monitoring: ____________________________________________________________________ Communications: _______________________________________________________________________________ Rescue Equipment: ______________________________________________________________________________ Other: _________________________________________________________________________________________

COMMUNICATION PROCEDURES: (to be used by attendants and entrants)

AUTHORIZED ENTRANTS: (list by names or attach roster)

AUTHORIZED ATTENDANTS: (list by name)

PREPARATION FOR ENTRY (check after steps have been taken) Notification of affected services by this work.

Isolation Methods: lockout/tagout blank/blind inert purge/clean ventilate atmospheric test barriers other:

PERSONNEL AWARENESS:

Pre-entry briefing on hazards and control methods:

Notify contractors of permit and hazard conditions Other:

ADDITIONAL PERMITS: (required and/or attached) Hot work permit Line breaking other:

EMERGENCY SERVICES

Name of service Phone number Method of contact

TESTING RECORD:

Acceptable Conditions Time: Results:

Oxygen-min >19.5% Oxygen-max. <23.5% Flammability <10% LEL/LFL H2S <10 ppm Toxic(specify) CL2 <0.5ppm CO <35ppm SO2 <2ppm Heat F/C Other

Tester Int.

AUTHORIZATION BY ENTRY SUPERVISOR

I certify that all precautions have been taken and necessary equipment is provided for safe entry and work in this confined space.

Printed Name Signature Date Time

THIS PERMIT MUST BE POSTED ON THE JOB SITE* ONLY ON INDICATED DATE

Attachment E

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE AUTHORIZED ENTRANT

1. Know the hazards that may be faced during entry, including information on the mode, signs or symptoms and consequences of the exposure.

2. Properly use equipment as required by Section V, Paragraph F of this Chapter.

3. Communicate with the attendant, as necessary, to enable the attendant to monitor entrant status and to enable the attendant to alert entrants of the need to evacuate the space as required by this chapter.

4. Alert the attendant when:

a. The entrant recognizes any warning sign or symptom of exposure to a dangerous situation.

b. The entrant detects a prohibited condition.

5. Exit from the permit space as quickly as possible when:

a. An order to evacuate is given by the attendant or the entry supervisor.

b. The entrant recognizes any warning sign or symptom of exposure to a dangerous situation.

c. The entrant detects a prohibited condition.

d. An evacuation alarm is activated.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE AUTHORIZED ATTENDANT

1. Know the hazards that may be faced during entry, including information on the mode, signs and symptoms and consequences of the exposure.

2. Be aware of the possible behavioral effects of hazard exposure in authorized entrants.

3. Continuously maintain an accurate count of authorized entrants in the permit space and ensure that the means used to identify authorized entrants is understood by the entrants, attendants and entry supervisors. Only those employees posted on the Confined Entry Permit will be considered as authorized entrants.

4. Remain outside the permit space during entry until relieved by another authorized attendant.

5. Communicate with authorized entrants as necessary to monitor entrant status and to alert entrants of the need to evacuate the space.

6. Monitor activities inside and outside of the permit space to determine if it is safe for entrants to remain in the space and order the authorized entrants to evacuate the permit space immediately under any of the following conditions:

a. If the attendant detects a prohibited condition.

b. If the attendant detects the behavioral effects of hazard exposure in the authorized entrant.

c. If the attendant detects a situation outside the space that could endanger the authorized entrants.

d. If the attendants cannot effectively and safely perform all the duties required in this Chapter.

7. Summon rescue and other emergency services as soon as the attendant determines that authorized entrants may need assistance to escape from the permit space hazard.

8. Take the following actions when unauthorized persons approach or enter a permit space while entry is underway.

a. Warn the unauthorized person(s) that they must stay away from the permit space.

b. Advise the unauthorized person(s) that they must exit immediately if they have entered the permit space.

c. Inform the authorized entrants and the entry supervisor if unauthorized person(s) have entered the permit space.

9. Perform non-entry rescues using the equipment designated for that purpose.

10. Perform no duties that may interfere with the attendant’s primary duty to monitor and protect the authorized entrants.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE AUTHORIZED ENTRY SUPERVISOR

1. Know the hazards that may be faced during entry, including information on the mode, signs or symptoms and consequences of the exposure.

2. Verify by checking that the appropriate entries have been made on the permit, that all tests specified by the permit have been conducted and that all procedures and equipment specified by the permit are in place before endorsing the permit and allowing entry to begin.

3. Terminate the entry and cancel the permit as required by this Chapter.

4. Verify that rescue services are available and that a means for summoning them is operational.

5. Remove or has removed unauthorized individuals who enter or who attempt to enter the permit space during entry operations.

6. Determine, whenever responsibility for a permit space entry operation is transferred and at intervals dictated by the hazard and operations performed within the space, that entry operations remain consistent with the terms of the entry conditions.

B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

The contractor will provide Backflow Preventer Inspection & Repairs: All supervision, labor, equipment, and materials needed to complete work for this service contract per the provided attachments, specifications and this SoW. Work will consist of testing, certifying, and reporting on all back flow preventors at the Carl Vinson VA medical center (CV VAMC) located in Dublin, Georgia. A comprehensive list of backflow preventers that fail inspection must be repaired and the contractor must provide a passing certification for each failed backflow preventer within 30 days of receiving COR approval for repair. This work is to ensure that all backflow preventers at CV VAMC operate and work as designed and are in accordance with all applicable local, state and federal codes, rules, regulations, practices and manufacturer's specifications.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 11-01-2024 POP End: 10-31-2025

The contractor will provide Backflow Preventer Inspection & Repairs: All supervision, labor, equipment, and materials needed to complete work for this service contract per the provided attachments, specifications and this SoW. Work will consist of testing, certifying, and reporting on all back flow preventors at the Carl Vinson VA medical center (CV VAMC) located in Dublin, Georgia. A comprehensive list of backflow preventers that fail inspection must be repaired and the contractor must provide a passing certification for each failed backflow preventer within 30 days of receiving COR approval for repair. This work is to ensure that all backflow preventers at CV VAMC operate and work as designed and are in accordance with all applicable local, state and federal codes, rules, regulations, practices and manufacturer's specifications.

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 11-01-2025 POP End: 10-31-2026

The contractor will provide Backflow Preventer Inspection & Repairs: All supervision, labor, equipment, and materials needed to complete work for this service contract per the provided attachments, specifications and this SoW. Work will consist of testing, certifying, and reporting on all back flow preventors at the Carl Vinson VA medical center (CV VAMC) located in Dublin, Georgia. A comprehensive list of backflow preventers that fail inspection must be repaired and the contractor must provide a passing certification for each failed backflow preventer within 30 days of receiving COR approval for repair. This work is to ensure that all backflow preventers at CV VAMC operate and work as designed and are in accordance with all applicable local, state and federal codes, rules, regulations, practices and manufacturer's specifications.

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 11-01-2026 POP End: 10-31-2027

The contractor will provide Backflow Preventer Inspection & Repairs: All supervision, labor, equipment, and materials needed to complete work for this service contract per the provided attachments, specifications and this SoW. Work will consist of testing, certifying, and reporting on all back flow preventors at the Carl Vinson VA medical center (CV VAMC) located in Dublin, Georgia. A comprehensive list of backflow preventers that fail inspection must be repaired and the contractor must provide a passing certification for each failed backflow preventer within 30 days of receiving COR approval for repair. This work is to ensure that all backflow preventers at CV VAMC operate and work as designed and are in accordance with all applicable local, state and federal codes, rules, regulations, practices and manufacturer's specifications.

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 11-01-2027 POP End: 10-31-2028

The contractor will provide Backflow Preventer Inspection & Repairs: All supervision, labor, equipment, and materials needed to complete work for this service contract per the provided attachments, specifications and this SoW. Work will consist of testing, certifying, and reporting on all back flow preventors at the Carl Vinson VA medical center (CV VAMC) located in Dublin, Georgia. A comprehensive list of backflow preventers that fail inspection must be repaired and the contractor must provide a passing certification for each failed backflow preventer within 30 days of receiving COR approval for repair. This work is to ensure that all backflow preventers at CV VAMC operate and work as designed and are in accordance with all applicable local, state and federal codes, rules, regulations, practices and manufacturer's specifications.

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 11-01-2028 POP End: 10-31-2029

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SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

C.1 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2023)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(g) Invoice.

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

(i) Name and address of the Contractor;

(ii) Invoice date and number;

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(i) Payment.—

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(D) Contractor point of contact.

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

(6) Interest.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(A) The date fixed under this contract.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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