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STANDARD FORM 1449

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

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS 64

36C25721Q0074 11-06-2020

Melanie Williams Williams 11-19-2020

1:00pm CST

36C257

Department of Veterans Affairs

Contracting Section (90C)

5441 Babcock Road, Suite 302

San Antonio TX 78240

X 100

X

812332

$41.5 Million

N/A

X

00756

Department of Veterans Affairs

El Paso VA Health Care System

EMS

5001 N. Piedras St.

El Paso TX 79930

36C257

Department of Veterans Affairs

Contracting Section (90C)

San Antonio TX 78240

This is accomplished through the

Tungsten Network located at:

http://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp

This is mandatory and the sole method for submitting invoices

(877) 353-9791 (512) 460-5540

See CONTINUATION Page

Contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, supervision, management, supplies, bulk delivery carts, transportation, and facilities necessary to perform contractor owned / contractor operated bulk laundry / linen services and tasks in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW).

See CONTINUATION Page

X X

X 1

Michael Tusinger

Contracting Officer

36C25721Q0074

Table of Contents

SECTION A

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

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

B.2 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

B.3 STATEMENT OF WORK

B.4 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

B.5 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

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

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

STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (AUG 2020)

C.3 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000)

C.4 VAAR 852.212-70 PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES APPLICABLE TO VA

ACQUISITION OF COMMERCIAL ITEMS (APR 2020)

C.5 VAAR 852.219-74 LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—MONITORING AND

COMPLIANCE (JUL 2018)

C.6 VAAR 852.219-75 SUBCONTRACTING COMMITMENTS MONITORING AND

COMPLIANCE (JUL 2018)

SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS

D.1 WAGE DETERMINATION 2015-5230 FOR EL PASO COUNTY

SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

E.1 52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS

AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (AUG 2020)

E.2 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

E.3 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

E.4 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB

1998)

E.5 52.212-2 EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2014)

E.6 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS—

COMMERCIAL ITEMS (AUG 2020)

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: __________________________

ADDRESS: __________________________

Contractor Point of Contact (POC) for Contract: _______________________ Title: _______________________ Phone: _______________________ Email: _______________________

DUNS: ____________________ BUSINESS SIZE: ____________________

b. GOVERNMENT: Contracting Officer, 36C257 Michael Tusinger, 432-268-5040 Michael.Tusinger@va.gov Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 17 5441 Babcock Road, Suite 302 San Antonio, TX 78240

Contract Specialist Melanie Williams, 210-694-6378 Melanie.Williams5@va.gov Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 17

San Antonio, TX 78240

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 mailto:Melanie.Williams5@va.gov

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.

This is accomplished through the Tungsten Network located at:

http://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp

This is mandatory and the sole method for submitting invoices.

B.2 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

Evaluation Factors for Award

This solicitation is issued as a Small Business set-aside. The vendor must be registered for

NAICS 812332 in SAM to be eligible for award.

Quotations due 11/19/2020 at 1:00 p.m. EST.

Point of Contact:

Melanie Williams Contract Specialist Network Contracting Office 17 (NCO 17) 5441 Babcock Road, Suite 302 San Antonio, TX 78240 Phone: 210-694-6378 Melanie.Williams5@va.gov

Late quotes or documentation will not be accepted. All questions, comments, or inquiries are to be submitted in writing to the Point of Contact, referenced above, prior to the closing of the solicitation.

I. Basis of Award

The Government intends to award a contract Brand Name or Equal resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose quote conforming to the solicitation meets or exceeds the requirement at the lowest price, Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).

The quotes will be evaluated based on the evaluation factors listed below. The technical acceptability will be evaluated on an "acceptable" or "unacceptable" basis. The lowest price contractor will first be evaluated. If determined to be technically “unacceptable,” the next lowest price response will be evaluated, and so on, until an offer is determined to be “acceptable.” The following areas will be evaluated:

1. Technical Acceptability (acceptable/unacceptable)

2. Price

3. Past Performance

Factor 1 Technical Acceptability: The contractor shall provide a written statement or capability statement showing that they are technically capable of providing laundry / linen services

Factor 2 Price: Contractor shall complete B.2 Price/Cost Schedule. The schedule may be altered, or an alternate schedule used where appropriate in order to express quote detail.

Factor 3 Past Performance: Contractor shall provide past contract information to show their experience in providing laundry / linen services in Medical Center environments for a minimum of three (3) consecutive years.

B.3 STATEMENT OF WORK

El Paso Veterans Affairs Health Care System

Environmental Management Services

Statement of Work (SOW)

1.1.1 This document contains the technical provisions for laundry/linen services that are to be provided to the El Paso VA Health Care System (ELPVAHCS), located at 5001 N. Piedras

Street, El Paso, TX 79930. Workmanship shall be in accordance with practices established by the Association for Linen Management (ALM), and accepted industry standards. It is intended that services shall include all processes necessary to the laundering of the articles even though every step involved is not specifically mentioned. All work shall be performed under sanitary conditions. In no case shall clean and soiled linen share the same physical space. Plants in which the work is done shall be open to inspection of sanitary conditions by Government representatives. After processing, laundered articles shall be in serviceable and sanitary condition, meeting established quality and performance requirement standards.

1.1.1.1. The work required consists of furnishing the physical laundry plant, all labor, supervision, management, management support, supplies, ancillary equipment, vehicles and materials necessary for accomplishment of complete laundry/linen services, as described in

Section 5.

1.1.2. Any change of function by the Government, which may affect this contract as contemplated by this paragraph, and which requires permanent adjustments in frequency or type of performance, will be coordinated with the Contractor by the Lead Contracting Officer

Representative (COR) and Contracting Officer (CO) prior to initiation of such a change to assure adequate contractual coverage.

1.1.3. Notwithstanding the provisions of the contract covering inspection, acceptance, and deduction from payment, any items found to have been unsatisfactorily cleaned according to quality and performance standards shall be re-cleaned at no additional cost to the Government.

Such items shall be identified, for contractor recognition, by the Facility COR when they are returned on the next scheduled pickup after an unsatisfactory condition is discovered. These items are to be kept separate from the normal laundry items for separate processing. Re-cleaned items will be identified separately and not charged to the Government.

1.1.4. Scheduled services are to be accomplished subject to emergency situations, which may require alteration of schedules. Emergency situations will be defined by the Lead COR. In the event of Medical Facility emergencies, disaster, or drills, the Contractor shall perform all laundry/linen services required by the Medical Facility.

1.1.5. This specification is intended to produce minimal acceptable level of performance The

Government does recognize the possibility of the Contractor achieving the same or improved results due to innovative approaches, advances in the state-of-the-art materials, equipment and supplies. Accordingly, provision is hereby made for alterations when a Contractor demonstrates the ability to maintain the standards established herein through use of improved techniques, materials, scheduling, etc. All changes are contingent upon the recommendations of the Facility

COR, Lead COR and the approval of the CO or other management official as may be deemed appropriate.

DESCRIPTION: Contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, supervision, management, supplies, bulk delivery carts, transportation, and facilities necessary to perform contractor owned/contractor operated bulk laundry/linen services and tasks required under this contract for the ELPVAHCS, 5001N. Piedras Street, El Paso, TX 79930. All services are to be performed in accordance with standard industry practices and quality control measures. Services shall include pick-up and delivery of items by contractor personnel. These services are in support of a patient care programs. Services are required Tuesday and Thursday of every week, excluding federal holidays except as awarded.

CONTRACTOR PICK-UP AND DELIVERY HOURS: Pick-up and delivery schedule shall be coordinated with the Lead COR at the Medical Facility. Schedule modification/alteration opportunities, which would improve operations and turn-around time, without major interruption to either contractor or the Government, shall be negotiated between the Contractor and Lead

COR and shall not be implemented until all parties have concurred.

ESTIMATED QUANTITIES: Historical data is provided. However, it is impossible to determine the exact quantities that will be required during the contract term. Each offeror whose offer is accepted wholly or in part will be required to provide all services that may be ordered during the contract term. The fact that all quantities are not ordered shall not constitute a price adjustment under any resulting contract to this solicitation.

CONTRACT AWARD: The Government contemplates award of a Firm Fixed-Price, single award contract resulting from this solicitation. Contract period will be 12 consecutive months from the date of award, with four (4) 1-year renewal option periods to be exercised at the

Government’s discretion in accordance with the terms and conditions defined herein.

HISTORICAL DATA:

The following information is provided to assist the bidder in understanding the scope of services needed by the ELPVAHCS.

The laundry service shall supply, maintain, and launder an adequate supply of garments and other items to provide one clean uniform per maintenance employee per day.

Health Care System FY 2020

Soiled pounds laundered 99,000

Ending inventory figures:

Scrub Surgical Top - 880 Bag Laundry - 132 Blank Cotton - 65 Cloth Cotton - 508 Gown - 506 Dust Mop - 67 Lab Coat - 700

Pillowcase - 250 Sheet Bed - 220 Surgical Scrub Bottom - 901 Blanket Thermal - 54

1. Method of Delivery

The Contractor shall make use of commercial best practices in the packing and shipment of packages, unless otherwise stated in this order.

Delivery Address:

El Paso VAHCS 5001 N. Piedras El Paso, TX 79930

The Contractor shall schedule on-site delivery with the COR during normal working hours between Monday and Friday, 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., local time, excluding Federal Holidays.

Work outside of Normal Business Hours is not authorized unless pre-approved by the CO and the COR. Work outside of normal working hours shall not result in extra costs incurred against the government.

Legal Holidays Observed by the ELPVAHCS:

HOLIDAY DATE

New Year’s Day Jan 1 Martin Luther King’s Birthday 3rd Monday in Jan President’s Day 3rd Monday in Feb Memorial Day Last Monday in May Independence Day July 4 Labor Day 1st Monday in Sep Columbus Day 2nd Monday in Oct Veterans Day Nov 11 Thanksgiving Day 4th Thursday in November Christmas Day December 25

1.1. Contractor Experience:

The Contractor shall have experience in providing Medical Center laundry/linen services. The firm must have gained this experience as a result of being primarily engaged in the business of providing laundry/linen services in Medical Center environments (e.g. inpatient and outpatient medical treatment facilities) for a minimum of three consecutive years prior to submitting proposal.

1.2. Supervision by Contractor:

1.3.1. The Contractor shall assign an on-site manager at their laundry processing plant who shall be available during prescribed work hours. The on-site manager serves as the primary point of contact with the Government. The Contractor shall designate a qualified alternate to substitute for the on-site manager in his absence.

1.3.2. The CO, Lead COR, and Facility COR must be provided with the name, address and telephone number where the on-site manager is to be reached during normal business hours.

1.3.3. The Contractor is responsible for the effective implementation of their Quality Control program and shall be responsive to the requirements of the Government's Quality Assurance

Plan conducted by the Facility COR.

1.3.4. The on-site manager or alternate shall respond in person, or by telephone, within 1 hour of notification by the Lead COR. The CPM and any designated alternate shall have full authority to contractually commit the Contractor for prompt action on matters pertaining to the contract.

1.4. Personnel Qualifications and Requirements for Contract Service:

1.4.1. Employment:

1.4.1.2. The Contractor shall provide sufficient and adequately trained personnel, who are paid at the prevailing rate, as necessary to perform the services required by this contract.

1.5. Government representative:

The Lead COR is responsible for providing technical assistance to the CO in administration of the contract. This responsibility involves quality assurance inspection, surveillance reporting and certification of the Contractor's performance The CO will furnish the name of the Lead COR prior to the start date of the contract. The Contractor shall be advised of the extent of the authority of the Lead COR. The Lead COR shall have access to plant facilities, without necessity of prior notification to Contractor. Each phase of the services rendered under this contract is subject to Government inspection during both the Contractor's operation and after completion of tasks. The Government's program is not a substitute for quality control by the

Contractor.

1.6. Correspondence:

All correspondence relative to this contract shall bear the VA contract number, title, and name of the VA clinic, and shall be addressed to the Lead COR with a copy to the CO.

1.7. Security:

It is the responsibility of the Contractor to ensure that all extraneous articles, except trash, found in linens or in areas under the jurisdiction of the Contractor (i.e., medical instruments and personal items) are turned in to the Facility COR. A note will accompany the articles returned identifying the area or origination, and the type of linen or item it was found on.

1.8. Damage and Equipment loss:

1.8.1. All tasks accomplished by Contractor's personnel shall be performed to preclude damage or disfigurement of Government-owned furnishings, fixtures, equipment, and architectural or building structures. The Contractor shall verbally report immediately to the Facility COR, any damage or disfigurement to these items when caused by Contractor's personnel. A follow-up written report will be given to the Facility COR and a copy forwarded to Lead COR.

1.8.2. When the Contractor has caused damage or loss of government property, or performance is determined to be unsatisfactory; the Facility COR will issue a CDR. The Contractor will reply in writing, to the Lead COR within 10 working days, stating the reason for the unsatisfactory condition, the corrective measures which have been taken, and preventive procedures initiated.

1.8.3. Any damage caused to Government property during the course of the Contractor's performance of work under the contract shall be repaired or replaced to preexisting conditions at

Contractor's own expense.

1.9. Linen Control:

1.9.1. Contractor shall comply with all Government request and policies relative to linen control.

1.9.2. Contractor shall participate, as required by VA policy, in inventories of Government-provided specialty linen.

1.9.3. Any articles billed for, but missing, shall be supplied by the Contractor in the next regularly scheduled delivery at no additional cost to the Government.

1.9.4. VA owned items lost or badly damaged while under the control of the Contractor must be replaced within a 30-day period at the Contractor's cost.

1.9.5. Unusual losses, including suspected pilferage, shall be reported at once to the Lead COR, who will take immediate action to investigate the loss. If the loss is not recovered, the cost of replacement will be negotiated with the Contracting Officer, along with the approval of the Lead COR, on a quarterly basis. The Vendor will supply an itemized list of linen that will be replaced, (including item description, quantity and unit cost).

1.10. Delivery Requirements:

1.10.1. The Contractor shall provide the Facility COR with a written report of all soiled linen processed and all clean linen delivered, showing cart number and weight. The information must be recorded and delivered to the Facility COR at the end of the current workweek. The reports of soiled linen received and clean linen delivered must show date, the name of the item, number of pieces received or delivered per Schedule Line Item number, pounds received or delivered per Schedule Line Item number, cart number/ weight and where they were delivered.

1.10.2. The Facility COR will verify the deliveries and discuss any discrepancies with the on-site manager and Lead COR.

1.10.3. The Contractor shall disinfect carts after removing soiled linen from them and before placing clean linen in them, with a Tuberculocidal Germicide, which has been approved by the

Lead COR. Carts containing clean linen being returned shall be covered with clean covers to protect them against contamination while in transit between the laundry plant and the Medical facility. Laundry bags or liners, used to transport soiled laundry, must be laundered after use.

1.10.4. Clean linen and specialty items shall be available for transport Tuesday and Thursday except for federal holidays. Soiled linen and specialty items will be available for processing

Tuesday and Thursday except for federal holidays. Deliveries will be made at a time set by this contract or the Facility COR at the Medical facility.

1.10.5. Clean linen will be processed and packaged as specified in Section 5.

1.10.6. Contractor's personnel shall clean the linen transport vehicle with a tuberculocidal germicide/disinfectant, which has been approved by the Lead COR.

1.10.7. Clean linen delivery and soiled linen pickup shall be between 1000 and 1200 hours, Tuesday and Thursday or as established by the Facility COR. The laundry service may establish a pick-up and delivery schedule to suit its own needs subject to the COR’s approval provided that:

• The intervals between visits to the required locations are constant;

• The intervals are no longer than one week; and

• Each visit occurs during normal business hours. Normal business hours for El Paso VA

Health Care System are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., except

Tuesdays which we are open from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Federal Holidays we are closed. Additional locations where some garments are delivered, and mats are replaced may vary from the FSS hours; however, all are accessible Monday through Friday.

1.11. Circumstances to be reported: The Contractor shall report any circumstances, which may affect the performance of the work and unhealthy or hazardous conditions or any delays or interference with work. Such reports shall be made immediately upon discovery by the

Contractor to the Lead COR by phone and a follow-up fax.

1.12. Contingency Plan: Contractor shall furnish with his proposal a written Contingency Plan indicating that services can be continued in the event of Contractor's equipment and /or production facility failure. This Contingency Plan must also include transportation vehicle failure.

Section 5 - Specific Tasks

5.1. The Contractor shall accept for processing all soiled linens, uniforms, clothing, mops, etc.

After processing all items are to be finished and delivered to the Medical Facility in accordance with the terms outlined below.

5.1.1. Flatwork items that must be conditioned, ironed, and folded:

5.1.1.1. Pillowcases, regular

5.1.1.2. Pillowcases, surgical

5.1.1.3. Sheets, poly/cotton, bed

5.1.1.4. Wrappers, surgical and misc. surgical linen: small, medium, large

5.1.1.5. Misc. Items: medium, large

5.1.1.6. Surgical Scrubs: Tops, Bottom

5.1.2. Items that must be finished and placed on hangers:

5.1.2.1. Shirt, uniform, bottom, dress

5.1.2.2. Trouser, uniform

5.1.2.3. Smock, knee length long coats

5.1.2.4. Coveralls

5.1.2.5. Coat, short

5.1.2.6. Pantsuit, top

5.1.2.7. Pantsuit, bottom

5.1.2.8. Scrubs used as a uniform -Top.

5.1.3. Items that must be tumbled dried and folded:

5.1.3.1. Bathrobe

5.1.3.2. Blankets, bedspread

5.1.3.3. Curtains

5.1.3.4. Gown, operating

5.1.3.5. Gown, patient

5.1.3.6. Coat

5.1.3.7. Trousers

5.1.3.8. Towel, bath

5.1.3.9. Misc. items: Small, Medium

5.1.4. Items that must be cleaned dried and returned in bulk:

5.1.4.1. Mops, wet

5.1.4.2. Mops, dust

5.1.5. Items that must be dried and placed in laundry bags:

5.1.5.1. Linen bags

5.1.5.2. Cloth, wash

5.1.5.3. Rags

5.2. Packaging:

1. Linen is packaged in bulk by item.

Item Qty

Blankets 2

Towel Small 10

Towel regular 5

Sheets 5

Pillowcase 5

Mop 5

B.4 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

ITEM

NUMBE

R

DESCRIPTION OF

SUPPLIES/SERVIC

ES

QUANTIT

Y

UNI

T UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

9,500.00 LB ________________

Soiled General Linen / Laundry Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 04-01-2021 POP End: 03-31-2022

20.00 EA ________________

Soiled lab coat Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 04-01-2021 POP End: 03-31-2022

10,500.00 LB ________________

Soiled General Linen / Laundry Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 04-01-2022 POP End: 03-31-2023

22.00 EA ________________

Soiled Lab Coat Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 04-01-2022 POP End: 03-31-2023

11,500.00 LB ________________

Soiled General Linen / Laundry Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 04-01-2023 POP End: 03-31-2024

25.00 EA ________________

Soiled Lab Coat Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 04-01-2023 POP End: 03-31-2024

12,500.00 LB ________________

Soiled General Linen / Laundry Contract Period: Option 3

POP Begin: 04-01-2024 POP End: 03-31-2025

28.00 EA ________________

Soiled Lab Coat Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 04-01-2024 POP End: 03-31-2025

13,500.00 LB ________________

Soiled General Linen / Laundry Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 04-01-2025 POP End: 03-31-2026

31.00 EA ________________

Soiled Lab Coat Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 04-01-2025 POP End: 03-31-2026

GRAND TOTAL ________________

B.5 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

ITEM NUMBER QUANTITY

DELIVERY

DATE

0001 SHIP TO: El Paso VA Health Care System 5001 N. Piedras St.

USA

9,500.00 4/1/2021 - 3/31/2022

MARK

FOR:

Lonnie Townsend 915-564-6114 lonnie.townsend@va.gov

0002 SHIP TO: El Paso VA Health Care System 5001 N. Piedras St.

20.00 4/1/2021 - 3/31/2022

MARK

FOR:

Lonnie Townsend

1001 SHIP TO: El Paso VA Health Care System

10,500.00 4/1/2022 - 3/31/2023

MARK

FOR:

Lonnie Townsend

1002 SHIP TO: El Paso VA Health Care System

22.00 4/1/2022 - 3/31/2023

MARK

FOR:

Lonnie Townsend

2001 SHIP TO: El Paso VA Health Care System

11,500.00 4/1/2023 - 3/31/2024

MARK

FOR:

Lonnie Townsend

2002 SHIP TO: El Paso VA Health Care System

25.00 4/1/2023 - 3/31/2024

MARK

FOR:

Lonnie Townsend

3001 SHIP TO: El Paso VA Health Care System

12,500.00 4/1/2024 - 3/31/2025

MARK

FOR:

Lonnie Townsend

3002 SHIP TO: El Paso VA Health Care System

28.00 4/1/2024 - 3/31/2025

MARK

FOR:

Lonnie Townsend

4001 SHIP TO: El Paso VA Health Care System

13,500.00 4/1/2025 - 3/31/2026

MARK

FOR:

Lonnie Townsend

4002 SHIP TO: El Paso VA Health Care System

31.00 4/1/2025 - 3/31/2026

MARK

FOR:

Lonnie Townsend

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

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

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

FAR

Number

Title Date

52.203-17 CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS

AND REQUIREMENT TO INFORM EMPLOYEES OF

WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS

JUN 2020

52.204-4 PRINTED OR COPIED DOUBLE-SIDED ON

POSTCONSUMER FIBER CONTENT PAPER

MAY 2011

52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT OCT 2018

52.204-9 PERSONAL IDENTITY VERIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR

PERSONNEL

JAN 2011

52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE OCT 2018

52.204-18 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE

MAINTENANCE

AUG 2020

52.229-11 TAX ON CERTAIN FOREIGN PROCUREMENTS—NOTICE

AND REPRESENTATION

JUN 2020

52.232-40 PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL

BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS

DEC 2013

852.204-70 PERSONAL IDENTITY VERIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR

PERSONNEL

MAY 2020

http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/

(End of Clause)

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

IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS

(AUG 2020)

(a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or

Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

(1) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or

Statements (JAN 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further

Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(2) 52.204–23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or

Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (Jul 2018) (Section 1634 of Pub. L.

115–91).

(3) 52.204–25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video

Surveillance Services or Equipment. (AUG 2020) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115–232).

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

(5) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (Aug 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).

(6) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) (Public Laws 108-77 and 108-78 (19 U.S.C. 3805 note)).

(b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting

Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

[X] (1) 52.203–6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (JUN 2020), with

Alternate I (OCT 1995) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 2402).

[] (2) 52.203–13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (JUN 2020) (41 U.S.C.

3509).

[] (3) 52.203–15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment

Act of 2009 (JUN 2010) (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5). (Applies to contracts funded by the

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.)

[X] (4) 52.204–10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards

(JUN 2020) (Pub. L. 109–282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

[] (5) [Reserved]

[] (6) 52.204–14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (OCT 2016) (Pub. L. 111–117, section 743 of Div. C).

[] (7) 52.204–15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts

(OCT 2016) (Pub. L. 111–117, section 743 of Div. C).

[X] (8) 52.209–6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with

Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (JUN 2020) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

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

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

[] (10) [Reserved]

[] (11)(i) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (MAR 2020) (15

U.S.C. 657a).

[] (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-3.

[] (12)(i) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business

Concerns (MAR 2020) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

[] (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-4.

[] (13) [Reserved]

[X] (14)(i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644).

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

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

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

[X] (16) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2018) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

[] (17)(i) 52.219–9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (JUN 2020) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)).

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

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

[] (iv) Alternate III (JUN 2020) of 52.219–9.

[] (v) Alternate IV (JUN 2020) of 52.219–9.

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

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

[X] (19) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(14)).

[] (20) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages—Subcontracting Plan (Jan 1999) (15 U.S.C.

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

[] (21) 52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside

(MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 657f).

[X] (22)(i) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (MAY 2020) (15

U.S.C 632(a)(2)).

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

[] (23) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Economically

Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) Concerns (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C.

637(m)).

[] (24) 52.219-30, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Women-Owned Small

Business Concerns Eligible Under the Women-Owned Small Business Program (MAR 2020)

(15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

[] (25) 52.219-32, Orders Issued Directly Under Small Business Reserves (MAR 2020) (15

U.S.C. 644(r)).

[] (26) 52.219-33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(17))

[X] (27) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755).

[] (28) 52.222–19, Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (JAN 2020)

(E.O. 13126).

[X] (29) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015).

[X] (30)(i) 52.222–26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016) (E.O. 11246).

[] (ii) Alternate I (FEB 1999) of 52.222-26.

[X] (31)(i) 52.222–35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

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

[X] (32)(i) 52.222–36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020) (29 U.S.C.

793).

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

[X] (33) 52.222–37, Employment Reports on Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

[X] (34) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act

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

[X] (35)(i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (JAN 2019) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

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

[X] (36) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (OCT 2015). (E. O. 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial items as prescribed in 22.1803.)

[] (37)(i) 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA-

Designated Items (May 2008) (42 U.S.C.6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

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

[] (38) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential

Hydrofluorocarbons (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

[] (39) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and

Air Conditioners (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

[] (40)(i) 52.223-13, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Imaging Equipment (JUN 2014)

(E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

[] (ii) Alternate I (OCT 2015) of 52.223-13.

[] (41)(i) 52.223-14, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Televisions (JUN 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

[] (ii) Alternate I (JUN 2014) of 52.223-14.

[] (42) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (MAY 2020) (42 U.S.C.

8259b).

[] (43)(i) 52.223-16, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Personal Computer Products (OCT

2015) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

[] (ii) Alternate I (JUN 2014) of 52.223-16.

[X] (44) 52.223–18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving

(JUN 2020) (E.O. 13513).

[] (45) 52.223-20, Aerosols (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

[] (46) 52.223-21, Foams (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

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

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

[] (48) 52.225-1, Buy American—Supplies (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).

[] (49)(i) 52.225-3, Buy American—Free Trade Agreements—Israeli Trade Act (MAY 2014)

(41 U.S.C. chapter 83, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19

U.S.C. 4001 note, Pub. L. 103-182, 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-

283, 110-138, 112-41, 112-42, and 112-43.

[] (ii) Alternate I (MAY 2014) of 52.225-3.

[] (iii) Alternate II (MAY 2014) of 52.225-3.

[] (iv) Alternate III (MAY 2014) of 52.225-3.

[] (50) 52.225–5, Trade Agreements (OCT 2019) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).

[X] (51) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (JUN 2008) (E.O.'s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the

Department of the Treasury).

[] (52) 52.225–26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United

States (OCT 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for

Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note).

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

5150).

[] (54) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Nov

2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

[X] (55) 52.229–12, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (JUN 2020).

[] (56) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items (Feb 2002) (41

U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

[] (57) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Items (JAN 2017) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

[X] (58) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management

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

[] (59) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Other than System for Award

Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

[] (60) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (MAY 2014) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

[] (61) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (AUG 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

[] (62) 52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (JAN 2017)(15 U.S.C.

637(d)(13)).

[] (63)(i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb

2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx. 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631).

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

[] (iii) Alternate II (FEB 2006) of 52.247-64.

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

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

[X] (2) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (MAY 2014) (29 U.S.C.

206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

Employee Class Monetary Wage-Fringe Benefits 16160 $9.40 + $4.22

[X] (3) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards—Price

Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (AUG 2018) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C.

chapter 67).

[] (4) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards—Price

Adjustment (MAY 2014) (29 U.S.C 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

[] (5) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to

Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment—Requirements (MAY

2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

[] (6) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to

Contracts for Certain Services—Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

[X] (7) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (DEC 2015).

[X] (8) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2017) (E.O. 13706).

[] (9) 52.226–6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (JUN 2020) (42

U.S.C. 1792).

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

(1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the

Comptroller General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor's directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract.

(2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all reasonable times the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR Subpart 4.7, Contractor

Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved.

(3) As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and regardless of form. This does not require the

Contractor to create or maintain any record that the Contractor does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law.

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

(i) 52.203–13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (JUN 2020) (41 U.S.C.

3509).

(ii) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or

Statements (JAN 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further

Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(iii) 52.204–23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (Jul 2018) (Section 1634 of Pub. L.

115–91).

(iv) 52.204–25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video

Surveillance Services or Equipment. (AUG 2020) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115–232).

(v) 52.219–8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2018) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and

(3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds the applicable threshold specified in FAR

19.702(a) on the date of subcontract award, the subcontractor must include 52.219–8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.

(vi) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015).

(vii) 52.222–26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016) (E.O. 11246).

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

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

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

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

(DEC 2010) (E.O. 13496). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (f) of FAR clause

52.222-40.

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

(xiii)(A) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (JAN 2019) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and

E.O. 13627).

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

(xiv) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to

Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment—Requirements (MAY

2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xv) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to

Contracts for Certain Services—Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xvi) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (OCT 2015) (E. O. 12989).

(xvii) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (DEC 2015).

(xviii) 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2017) (E.O. 13706).

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

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

(xx) 52.225–26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United

States (OCT 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for

Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note).

(xxi) 52.226–6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (JUN 2020) (42

U.S.C. 1792). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6.

(xxii) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006)

(46 U.S.C. Appx. 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64.

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

(End of Clause)

C.3 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR

2000)

(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 30 days; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 60 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.

(b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause.

(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed five (5) years.

(End of Clause)

C.4 VAAR 852.212-70 PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES APPLICABLE TO VA

ACQUISITION OF COMMERCIAL ITEMS (APR 2020)

(a) The Contractor agrees to comply with any provision or clause that is incorporated herein by reference to implement agency policy applicable to acquisition of commercial items or components. The following provisions and clauses that have been checked by the Contracting

Officer are incorporated by reference.

[X] 852.203–70, Commercial Advertising.

[] 852.209–70, Organizational Conflicts of Interest.

[] 852.211–70, Equipment Operation and Maintenance Manuals.

[] 852.214–71, Restrictions on Alternate Item(s).

[] 852.214–72, Alternate Item(s). [Note: this is a fillable clause.]

[] 852.214–73, Alternate Packaging and Packing.

[] 852.214–74, Marking of Bid Samples.

[X] 852.215–70, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and Veteran-Owned Small Business

Evaluation Factors.

[X] 852.215–71, Evaluation Factor Commitments.

[] 852.216–71, Economic Price Adjustment of Contract Price(s) Based on a Price Index.

[] 852.216–72, Proportional Economic Price Adjustment of Contract Price(s) Based on a Price

Index.

[] 852.216–73, Economic Price Adjustment—State Nursing Home Care for Veterans.

[] 852.216–74, Economic Price Adjustment—Medicaid Labor Rates.

[] 852.216–75, Economic Price Adjustment—Fuel Surcharge.

[] 852.219–9, VA Small Business Subcontracting Plan Minimum Requirements.

[] 852.219–10, VA Notice of Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside.

[] 852.219–11, VA Notice of Total Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside.

[] 852.222–70, Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards—Nursing Home Care for Veterans.

[] 852.228–70, Bond Premium Adjustment.

[] 852.228–71, Indemnification and Insurance.

[] 852.228–72, Assisting Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and Veteran-Owned Small

Businesses in Obtaining Bonds.

[X] 852.232–72, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests.

[X] 852.233–70, Protest Content/Alternative Dispute Resolution.

[X] 852.233–71, Alternate Protest Procedure.

[] 852.237–70, Indemnification and Medical Liability Insurance.

[] 852.246–71, Rejected Goods.

[] 852.246–72, Frozen Processed Foods.

[] 852.246–73, Noncompliance with Packaging, Packing, and/or Marking Requirements.

[X] 852.270–1, Representatives of Contracting Officers.

[] 852.271–72, Time Spent by Counselee in Counseling Process.

[] 852.271–73, Use and Publication of Counseling Results.

[] 852.271–74, Inspection.

[] 852.271–75, Extension of Contract Period.

[] 852.273–70, Late Offers.

[] 852.273–71, Alternative Negotiation Techniques.

[] 852.273–72, Alternative Evaluation.

[] 852.273–73, Evaluation—Health-Care Resources.

[] 852.273–74, Award without Exchanges.

(b) All requests for quotations, solicitations, and contracts for commercial item services to be provided to beneficiaries must include the following clause:

[] 852.237–74, Nondiscrimination in Service Delivery.

(End of Clause)

C.5 VAAR 852.219-74 LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—

MONITORING AND COMPLIANCE (JUL 2018)

(a) This solicitation includes FAR 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting.

(b) Accordingly, any contract resulting from this solicitation is subject to the limitation on subcontracting requirements in 13 CFR 125.6, or the limitations on subcontracting requirements in the FAR clause, as applicable. The Contractor is advised that in performing contract administration functions, the Contracting Officer may use the services of a support contractor(s) retained by VA to assist in assessing the Contractor's compliance with the limitations on subcontracting or percentage of work performance requirements specified in the clause. To that end, the support contractor(s) may require access to Contractor's offices where the Contractor's business records or other proprietary data are retained and to review such business records regarding the Contractor's compliance with this requirement.

(c) All support contractors conducting this review on behalf of VA will be required to sign an

“Information Protection and Non-Disclosure and Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest Agreement” to ensure the Contractor's business records or other proprietary…