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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

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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

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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

None

MATTHEW HOHL

MATTHEW.HOHL@VA.GOV

09-17-2026 11:59pm

CDT

Department of Veterans Affairs 36C252 115 South 84th Street, Suite 101

Milwaukee WI 53214-1476

X

339112 1000 Employees

N/A

ATTN: TBD

Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center 5000 W National Ave Milwaukee, WI 53295

Department of Veterans Affairs 36C252 Great Lakes Acquisition Center - HC 115 South 84th Street, Suite 101 Milwaukee WI 53214-1476

Department of Veterans Affairs Financial Services Center PO Box 149971 Austin TX 78714-9971

See CONTINUATION Page

CEILING LIFTS FOR THE MILWAUKEE VAMC

(SEE CONTINUATION PAGES)

PLEASE PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING:

See CONTINUATION Page

MATTHEW HOHL

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

SECTION B - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

All contract administration matters will be handled by the following individuals:

B. GOVERNMENT: Matthew Hohl, CONTRACTING SPECIALIST

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

GREAT LAKES ACQUISITION CENTER

115 S. 84TH ST., SUITE 100

MILWAUKEE WI 53214-1476

PHONE NUMBER: 414-844-4816

EMAIL: Matthew.Hohl@VA.GOV

B.2 CONTRACTOR REMITTANCE ADDRESS

All payments by the Government to the contractor will be made in accordance with:

52.232-32, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - System for Award Management

B.3 INVOICES

Invoices shall be submitted in arrears in accordance with:

1. 852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS (NOV 2018)

1. UPON ACCEPTANCE OF ITEMS

B.4 GOVERNMENT INVOICE ADDRESS

All invoices from the contractor shall be submitted electronically in accordance with 852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS (NOV 2018)

FACSIMILE, E-MAIL, AND SCANNED DOCUMENTS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE FORMS OF SUBMISSION FOR PAYMENT REQUESTS.

For assistance setting up e-Invoice, the below information is provided:

* Vendors must register online at http://www.tungsten-network.com/veteransaffairs/

* Tungsten Network Setup Information: 877-489-6135

* Tungsten Network email: VA.Registration@tungsten-network.com

* FSC Vendor Support Section Contact: 1-877-353-9791

* FSC Vendor Support Section email: vafsccshd@va.gov

Vendors can inquire on the status of payments by accessing VIS at: https://www.vis.fsc.va.gov/login.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2fDefault.aspx

INVOICES: Invoices shall be submitted in arrears:

GOVERNMENT INVOICE ADDRESS: All invoices from the contractor shall be mailed to the following address:

Vendor inquires: Toll Free Number 1-877-353-9791

B.5 BASIS OF AWARD

The Government will make the award to the lowest price technically acceptable offer.

B.6 SECURITY & PRIVACY CONTROL

The Certification & Accreditation (C&A) requirements of VHA Handbook 6500.6 do not apply to this requirement; therefore, a Security Accreditation package is not required. No C&A or MOU/ISA is required. Sensitive information exposure as part of this contract involves applicable security controls within the facility as part of the VA Information Security Program.

If there are any questions related to privacy, please have a member of your staff contact the VA Privacy Service at 202-461-6309. If there are any questions related to the information security, please have a member of your staff contact the Office of Cyber Security at 304-262-7733.

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

B.7 STATEMENT OF WORK

SOW for Patient Ceiling Lifts 695-26-3-969-0401

Purpose The Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center Echo clinic and Blue Clinic require purchase and installation of patient ceiling lift equipment for safe patient handling in their clinics. This procurement will involve equipment and installation.

Selection Criteria Limited Source, Brand name only: SEVEN (7) Guldmann GH3+ patient ceiling lift equipment and installation Project Scope: The purchase shall consist of design services, purchase of all listed hardware below, delivery, and onsite services for full installation and initial certification of the equipment. The requirement shall include all travel, labor, and parts including onsite delivery, installation, setup, and configuration.

A. General specifications

a. Design services:

i. Upon award, installation drawings shall be provided to show structural supports to the underside of structure. Structural calculations for the support of the track and its attachment to ceiling structure shall be submitted. Shop drawings used in shall be PDFs, and either 2D CAD files or 3D BIM files showing structural support to underside of structure. Shop drawings shall also provide general room layout with bed position and all obstructions to ceiling lift.

ii. Manufacturer shall provide BIM (Building Information Model) for clash detection on the request of the COR, VA Construction Agent, or General Contractor.

b. System Specifications:

i. Two (2) GH3+ ceiling lifts: The Lift Unit shall be constructed of a steel frame system driven by a gear-reduced, high-torque, horizontal axis motor.

1. The ceiling lift motor shall have an integrated Class III scale that allows users to read weights off the hand control.

2. 1 lift with minimum 550 lbs weight capacity

a. Weight capacity shall be achieved using a single lift motor

b. Installation in room: 5508-111

3. 1 lift with minimum 770 lbs weight capacity

a. Weight capacity shall be achieved using a single lift motor

b. Installation in room: 1526-111

4. Electronic soft-start and soft-stop motor control.

5. Shall have an emergency manual lowering device. This emergency manual lowering device cord shall be red. Operation of the emergency manual lowering device shall be in such a way that users can apply continuous pull to the cord to facilitate slow descent of the patient.

6. Emergency stopping device.

7. Current limiter for circuit protection in case of overload.

8. Safety device that stops the motor to lift when batteries are low.

9. Emergency brake (in case of mechanical failure).

10. Hanger bar shall be able to reach the floor.

11. Cab: VO plastic–fire retardant, UL 94.

12. Hand controller shall be able to be stored securely to the hanger bar.

13. The safe working load of the ceiling lift motor shall be clearly labeled on the outside of the ceiling lift motor.

14. The life cycle (number of charging cycles) for batteries shall comply with IEC 6100-1-2.

15. Provide rechargeable batteries with up to 120 transfers with a load of 200lbs (74kg) (for repositioning)

16. The ceiling lift system (motor/hanger assembly) shall be approved for use with Guldmann Repositioning, High Back, Twin Turner and Limb Lifter loop slings.

ii. Two (2) Basic High Slings:

1. The straps shall meet ISO 10535, Appendix A guidelines. The straps shall ensure the patient’s safety by preventing the patient from falling out of the sling.

2. The sling shall meet ISO 10535, Appendix A guidelines. The sling shall cradle the body of the patient. Bariatric slings shall be rated to a minimum of 770 lbs.

iii. Two (2) Hanger Bars: The hanger bar style shall be the four (4) suspension point style compatible with the lift strap.

iv. Continuous charge track systems

1. Two (2) Single Rail continuous charge track systems

a. One (1) 10’x10’ rails - room 1526-111

b. One (1) 13’x13’ rail – room 5508-111

2. The Ceiling Track shall be made from high strength extruded aluminum. Provide anchor supports at ceiling substrate

3. Installed rail shall be security tested for 1.5 times greater than the motor’s weight capacity and maximum allowable deflection of a horizontal rail is no more than 1/16th inch per 7.87 inch of track length per ISO 10535 standards.

v. Two (2) GH3+ ceiling lifts: The Lift Unit shall be constructed of a steel frame system driven by a gear-reduced, high-torque, horizontal axis motor.

1. The ceiling lift motor shall have an integrated Class III scale that allows users to read weights off the hand control.

2. 2 lifts with minimum 770 lbs weight capacity

a. Weight capacity shall be achieved using a single lift motor

b. Installation in rooms: 9109-111 and 9635-111

3. Electronic soft-start and soft-stop motor control.

4. Shall have an emergency manual lowering device. This emergency manual lowering device cord shall be red. Operation of the emergency manual lowering device shall be in such a way that users can apply continuous pull to the cord to facilitate slow descent of the patient.

5. Emergency stopping device.

6. Current limiter for circuit protection in case of overload.

7. Safety device that stops the motor to lift when batteries are low.

8. Emergency brake (in case of mechanical failure).

9. Hanger bar shall be able to reach the floor.

10. Cab: VO plastic–fire retardant, UL 94.

11. Hand controller shall be able to be stored securely to the hanger bar.

12. The safe working load of the ceiling lift motor shall be clearly labeled on the outside of the ceiling lift motor.

13. The life cycle (number of charging cycles) for batteries shall comply with IEC 6100-1-2.

14. Provide rechargeable batteries with up to 120 transfers with a load of 200lbs (74kg) (for repositioning)

15. The ceiling lift system (motor/hanger assembly) shall be approved for use with Guldmann Repositioning, High Back, Twin Turner and Limb Lifter loop slings.

vi. Two (2) Basic High Slings:

1. The straps shall meet ISO 10535, Appendix A guidelines. The straps shall ensure the patient’s safety by preventing the patient from falling out of the sling.

2. The sling shall meet ISO 10535, Appendix A guidelines. The sling shall cradle the body of the patient. Bariatric slings shall be rated to a minimum of 770 lbs.

vii. Two (2) Hanger Bars: The hanger bar style shall be the four (4) suspension point style compatible with the lift strap.

viii. Continuous charge track systems

1. Two (2) Double Rail continuous charge track systems with bathroom access

2. The Ceiling Track shall be made from high strength extruded aluminum. Provide anchor supports at ceiling substrate

3. Installed rail shall be security tested for 1.5 times greater than the motor’s weight capacity and maximum allowable deflection of a horizontal rail is no more than 1/16th inch per 7.87 inch of track length per ISO 10535 standards.

ix. Three (3) GH3+ ceiling lifts: The Lift Unit shall be constructed of a steel frame system driven by a gear-reduced, high-torque, horizontal axis motor.

1. The ceiling lift motor shall have an integrated Class III scale that allows users to read weights off the hand control.

2. 3 lifts with minimum 550 lbs weight capacity

a. Weight capacity shall be achieved using a single lift motor

b. Installation in rooms: 10617-111, 4433-111, and 4440-111

3. Electronic soft-start and soft-stop motor control.

4. Shall have an emergency manual lowering device. This emergency manual lowering device cord shall be red. Operation of the emergency manual lowering device shall be in such a way that users can apply continuous pull to the cord to facilitate slow descent of the patient.

5. Emergency stopping device.

6. Current limiter for circuit protection in case of overload.

7. Safety device that stops the motor to lift when batteries are low.

8. Emergency brake (in case of mechanical failure).

9. Hanger bar shall be able to reach the floor.

10. Cab: VO plastic–fire retardant, UL 94.

11. Hand controller shall be able to be stored securely to the hanger bar.

12. The safe working load of the ceiling lift motor shall be clearly labeled on the outside of the ceiling lift motor.

13. The life cycle (number of charging cycles) for batteries shall comply with IEC 6100-1-2.

14. Provide rechargeable batteries with up to 120 transfers with a load of 200lbs (74kg) (for repositioning)

15. The ceiling lift system (motor/hanger assembly) shall be approved for use with Guldmann Repositioning, High Back, Twin Turner and Limb Lifter loop slings.

x. Three (3) Basic High Slings:

1. The straps shall meet ISO 10535, Appendix A guidelines. The straps shall ensure the patient’s safety by preventing the patient from falling out of the sling.

2. The sling shall meet ISO 10535, Appendix A guidelines. The sling shall cradle the body of the patient. Bariatric slings shall be rated to a minimum of 550 lbs.

xi. Three (3) Hanger Bars: The hanger bar style shall be the four (4) suspension point style compatible with the lift strap.

xii. Continuous charge track systems

1. Three (3) Single Rail continuous charge track systems

a. Two (2) 10’x10’ rails - rooms 10617-111 and 4440-111

b. One (1) 13’x13’ rail – room 4433-111

2. The Ceiling Track shall be made from high strength extruded aluminum. Provide anchor supports at ceiling substrate

3. Installed rail shall be security tested for 1.5 times greater than the motor’s weight capacity and maximum allowable deflection of a horizontal rail is no more than 1/16th inch per 7.87 inch of track length per ISO 10535 standards.

c. Installation Services:

i. Install ceiling mounted patient lift system as per manufacturer's instruction and under the supervision of manufacturer's qualified representative and as shown on drawings.

ii. If the distance in between the suspended ceiling and anchors is more than 18” consult with manufacturer to determine if lateral braces will be required.

iii. Final Inspection of installed ceiling mounted patient lift systems shall be conducted in accordance with the manufacturer’s installation checklist and the facilities installation checklist (Patient Safety Alert AL14-07) prior to use for patient movement.

d. Training:

Training shall be provided for the required personnel to educate them on proper operation and maintenance for the lift system equipment.

Deliverables or Delivery Schedule The contractor shall deliver and install the product. After contacting COR (or COR designee) at the VA, a specific time will be scheduled for the delivery of the product and the installation within 365 days of award. All quantities are listed above that should be delivered. Timing for installation shall be scheduled with the COR and must be flexible as items are being installed around patient care needs.

Installation shall be in rooms: SEE CLINS

Main facility information:

Clement J. Zablocki VAMC Building 111, warehouse 5000 West National Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53295 The Vendor shall confine all operations (including storage of materials) on Government premises to areas authorized and approved by the Contracting Officer. Working space and space available shall be as determined by the COR.

Workmen are subject to rules of the Medical Center applicable to their conduct. All personal automobiles and contractor trucks shall be parked at the contractor's staging area or offsite of the VA premises.

Execute work so as to interfere as little as possible with normal functioning of the Medical Center as a whole, including operations of utility services, fire protection systems and any existing equipment, with work being done by others. Do not store materials and equipment in other than the designated contractor storage areas.

Daily, Contractor shall keep work, storage, and staging areas clean and neat. Contractor shall provide sufficient trash containers so that there is no debris lying around. Debris will be removed daily by the Contractor unless otherwise directed.

Contractor is responsible for complying with any facility ICRA requirements for safe construction and installation activities, including any equipment required to meet those requirements.

Hours of Operation Normal hours of coverage are Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM Local Time (CST) excluding national holidays. All services shall be performed during normal hours unless otherwise scheduled with the COTR or his/her designee, with the exception of scheduled training. Contractor may elect at their discretion to perform installation after hours or on weekends, if COTR can arrange supervision. There shall be no charge to the facility if the contractor elects to do this. Contractor shall always be professional and shall take all necessary precautions to maintain a safe environment for the occupants. Contractor shall fully minimize noise possible while working in all buildings and wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

National Holidays observed by VA Milwaukee are:

Place of Performance The place of performance will be at upcoming leased clinic space in Cleveland, WI.

Period of Performance The Contractor warrants that the items will be free from defects from materials and workmanship under normal use for a period of not less than one (1) year for equipment defined herein. Contractor will replace or repair equipment if necessary to the satisfaction of the Government. Contractor shall provide a copy of the written warranty upon acceptance of the equipment.

All labor, time, materials, equipment, travel and supplies necessary to keep equipment operational during the warranty period shall be included. Phone response to warranty issues within 1 hour and on-site response with 24-hours is required.

B.8 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

RM 9109

GH3+ 770 lbs. Hoist w/ integrated Scale and Hanger Bar. Non-Recessed Continuosly Charging Dbl. H-Track Room Covering Systems w/ access into the bathroom. SEE Corresponding Shop Drawings SET 103891 Rooms: 9109 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 339112 - Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6515 - Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): 103891

RM 9635

GH3+ 770 lbs. Hoist w/ integrated Scale and Hanger Bar. Non-Recessed Continuosly Charging Dbl. H-Track Room Covering Systems w/ access into the bathroom. Rooms: 9635 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 339112 - Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): GH3+ 770 lbs

RM 9109

GULDMANN CERTIFIED INSTALLATION

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 339112 - Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): installation

RM 9635

INSTALLATION

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 339112 - Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): INSTALLATION

STRUCTAL DRAWINGS: 3rd Party Structural Engineered Reviewed/Stamped Drawings

ROOMS 9635 / 9109 / 1526 / 5508 / 1214 / 4440 / 4433 /

RM 1526

GH3+ 770 lbs. Hoist w/ integrated Scale and Hanger Bar. 1 Basic Sling (Size/Style TBD) Non-Recessed Continuosly Charging 3mx3m H-Track Room Covering System. 10'X10' PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 339112 - Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): GH3+ 770 lbs

RM 5508

GH3+ 550 lbs. Hoist w/ integrated Scale and Hanger Bar. 1 Basic Sling (Size/Style TBD) Non-Recessed Continuosly Charging 4mx4m H-Track Room Covering System. Rooms: 5508 10'X10' PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 339112 - Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): GH3+ 550 lbs.

INSTALLATION RM 5508 / 1526

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 339112 - Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing

RM 1214

4440 GH3+ 550 lbs. Hoist w/ integrated Scale and Hanger Bar. 1 Basic Sling (Size/Style TBD) Non-Recessed Continuosly Charging 3mx3m H-Track Room Covering System. Rooms: 1214 & 4440 10'X10' PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 339112 - Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): GH3+ 550 lbs

RM 4433

GH3+ 550 lbs. Hoist w/ integrated Scale and Hanger Bar. 1 Basic Sling (Size/Style TBD) Non-Recessed Continuosly Charging 4mx4m H-Track Room Covering System. Rooms: 4433 13'X13' PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 339112 - Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): GH3+ 550

INSTALLATION RM 1214 / 4440 / 4433

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 339112 - Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing

B.9 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

5000 W National Ave Milwaukee, WI 53295 414-384-2000

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

C.1 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (OCT 2025) (DEVIATION)

(a) Definitions. The clause at Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.202-1, Definitions, is incorporated by reference.

(b) 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.

(c) 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.

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

(e) 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 FAR 52.233-1, Disputes, which is incorporated in this contract by reference. The Contractor shall proceed diligently with performance of this contract, pending final resolution of any dispute arising under the contract.

(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. Examples of occurrences include 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. When an excusable delay occurs, the Contractor shall—

(1) Notify the Contracting Officer in writing as soon as possible;

(2) Remedy the delay as quickly as possible; and

(3) Notify the Contracting Officer when the occurrence is over.

(g) Invoice. The Government will handle invoices according to the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C. 3903) and 5 CFR part 1315. The Contractor shall submit invoices to the address designated in the contract to receive invoices. An invoice must include the information required by 5 CFR part 1315.9(b).

(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) 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 that appears on the payment check or the specified payment date if an electronic funds transfer payment is made.

(4) 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;

(D) Contractor point of contact; and

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

(5) 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 FAR part 33 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 FAR part 32).

(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 termination for cause.

(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 for interest credits prescribed in FAR part 32 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 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. The Government will send a cure notice to the Contractor, unless the reason for the termination is late delivery. 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 under this contract 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.

(q) Compliance with laws unique to Government contracts. The Contractor agrees to comply with 31 U.S.C. 1352 relating to limitations on the use of appropriated funds to influence certain Federal contracts; 40 U.S.C. chapter 37, Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards; 41 U.S.C. chapter 87, Kickbacks; 49 U.S.C. 40118, Government-financed air transportation; and 41 U.S.C. chapter 21 relating to procurement integrity.

(r) Order of precedence. Any inconsistencies in this solicitation or contract shall be resolved by giving precedence in the following order:

(1) The schedule of supplies/services.

(2) The Disputes, Payments, Invoice, Compliance with Laws Unique to Government Contracts, and Unauthorized Obligations paragraphs of this clause;

(3) Other contract clauses incorporated in the solicitation or contract;

(4) Addenda to this solicitation or contract,

(5) Solicitation provisions incorporated in the solicitation.

(6) Other paragraphs of this clause.

(7) Other documents, exhibits, and attachments; and

(8) The specification.

(s) Unauthorized obligations.

(1) Except as stated in paragraph (s)(2) of this clause, when any supply or service acquired under this contract is subject to any End User License Agreement (EULA), Terms of Service (TOS), or similar legal instrument or agreement, that includes any clause requiring the Government to indemnify the Contractor or any person or entity for damages, costs, fees, or any other loss or liability that would create an Anti-Deficiency Act violation (31 U.S.C. 1341), the following shall govern:

(i) Any such clause is unenforceable against the Government.

(ii) Neither the Government nor any Government-authorized end user shall be deemed to have agreed to such clause by virtue of it appearing in the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement. If the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement is invoked through an “I agree” click box or other comparable mechanism (e.g., “click-wrap” or “browse-wrap” agreements), execution does not bind the Government or any Government authorized end user to such clause.

(iii) Any such clause is deemed to be stricken from the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement.

(2) Paragraph (s)(1) of this clause does not apply to indemnification by the Government that is expressly authorized by statute and specifically authorized under applicable agency regulations and procedures.

(t) Comptroller General examination of record. This paragraph applies if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid procedures and is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold on the date of award of this contract.

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

(2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices, at all reasonable times, the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR part 4, longer period required by statute, or periods specified in other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved.

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

(u) Incorporation by reference. The Contractor’s representations and certifications, including those completed electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM), are incorporated by reference into the contract.

(End of Clause) ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES Clauses that are incorporated by reference (by Citation Number, Title, and Date), have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available.

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

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

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

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

(End of Clause)

(End of Addendum to 52.212-4)

C.3 52.222-90 ADDRESSING DEI DISCRIMINATION BY FEDERAL CONTRACTORS (DEVIATION APR 2026) (a)Definitions. As used in this clause— Program participation means membership or participation in, or access or admission to: training, mentoring, or leadership development programs; educational opportunities; clubs; associations; or similar opportunities that are sponsored or established by the contractor or subcontractor.

Racially discriminatory diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) activities means disparate treatment based on race or ethnicity in the recruitment, employment (e.g., hiring, promotions), contracting (e.g., vendor agreements), program participation, or allocation or deployment of an entity's resources.

(b) In connection with the performance of work under this contract, the Contractor agrees as follows:

(1) The Contractor will not engage in any racially discriminatory DEI activities;

(2) The Contractor will furnish all information and reports, including providing access to books, records, and accounts, as required by the Contracting Officer, for purposes of ascertaining compliance with this clause;

(3) In the event of the Contractor's or a subcontractor's noncompliance with this clause, this contract may be canceled, terminated, or suspended in whole or in part, and the Contractor or subcontractor may be declared ineligible for further Government contracts;

(4) The Contractor will report any subcontractor's known or reasonably knowable conduct that may violate this clause to the Contracting Officer and take any appropriate remedial actions directed by the Contracting Officer; and

(5) The Contractor will inform the Contracting Officer if a subcontractor sues the Contractor and the suit puts at issue, in any way, the validity of this clause.

(6) The Contractor recognizes that compliance with the requirements of this clause are material to the Government's payment decisions for purposes of 31 U.S.C. 3729(b)(4).

(c) The Contractor must include the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (c), in subcontracts at any tier, including those for commercial products and commercial services, except those where the place of delivery or performance is outside the United States.

(End of Clause)

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SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

E.1 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (OCT 2025) (DEVIATION)

(a) Submission of offers. Submit signed and dated offers to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the exact time specified in this solicitation. As a minimum, offers shall include—

(1) The solicitation number;

(2) The name, address, telephone number of the Offeror;

(3) The Offeror’s Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and, if applicable, Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) indicator;

(4) Information necessary to evaluate the factors contained in the provision at 52.212-2 or as described in the solicitation;

(5) Responses to provisions that require Offeror completion of information, representations, and certifications (other than those collected via the System for Award Management (SAM)); and

(6) A statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation and any solicitation amendments.

(b) Period for acceptance of offers. The Offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 60 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers, unless another time period is specified in an addendum to the solicitation.

(c) Late submissions, modifications, revisions, and withdrawals of offers.

(1) Offerors are responsible for submitting offers and any modifications or revisions to the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation.

(2) Any offer, modification, or revision received after the time specified for receipt of offers is “late” and will not be considered unless it is received before award is made and the Contracting Officer determines that accepting the late offer would not unduly delay the acquisition. However, a late modification of an otherwise successful offer that makes its terms more favorable to the Government will be considered at any time it is received and may be accepted.

(3) If an emergency or unanticipated event interrupts normal Government processes so that offers cannot be received at the Government office designated for receipt of offers by the exact time specified in the solicitation, and urgent Government requirements preclude amendment of the solicitation or other notice of an extension of the closing date, the time specified for receipt of offers will be deemed to be extended to the same time of day specified in the solicitation on the first work day on which normal Government processes resume.

(4) Offerors may withdraw their offers by written notice to the Government received at any time before award.

(d) Contract award (not applicable to Invitation for Bids). The Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without discussions with Offerors. Therefore, the Offeror’s initial offer should contain the Offeror’s best terms. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions, if necessary. The Government may reject any or all offers if such action is in the public interest, accept other than the lowest offer, and waive informalities and minor irregularities in offers received.

(e) Debriefings. If a postaward debriefing is given to requesting Offerors, the Government will disclose the following information, if applicable:

(1) The agency’s evaluation of the significant weak or deficient factors in the debriefed Offeror’s offer.

(2) The overall evaluated cost or price and technical rating of the successful Offeror and the debriefed Offeror and past performance information on the debriefed Offeror.

(3) The overall ranking of all Offerors when any ranking was developed by the agency during source selection.

(4) A summary of the rationale for award.

(5) For acquisitions of commercial products, the make and model of the product to be delivered by the successful Offeror.

(6) Reasonable responses to relevant questions posed by the debriefed Offeror as to whether the agency followed source-selection procedures set forth in the solicitation, applicable regulations, and other applicable authorities.

(End of Provision) ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES Provisions that are incorporated by reference (by Citation Number, Title, and Date), have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available.

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

E.2 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

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

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

(End of Provision)

E.3 52.212-2 EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (OCT 2025) (DEVIATION)

(a) Evaluation factors. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible Offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors will be used to evaluate offers:

The Government will make the award to the lowest price technically acceptable offer.

(b) Options (if applicable). The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. The evaluation of options does not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

(c) Notice of award. A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer furnished to the successful Offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

(End of Provision)

E.4 52.225-2 BUY AMERICAN CERTIFICATE (OCT 2022)

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