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504-25-1-6133-0002

36C25725Q0025 10-10-2024

Crystal Carabajal 210-992-3721 10-28-2024 3:00pm CDT

36C257 Department Of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 17

5441 Babcock Road Ste. 302 San Antonio TX 78240

X 100

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561210

$47 Million

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36C504

Department of Veterans Affairs Thomas E. Creek VA Healthcare in Amarillo Lubbock VA Medical Clinic 6010 Amarillo Blvd. West Amarillo TX 79106

36C257

Department Of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 17

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

NEW | Water Purification System in Amarillo and Lubbock VA Medical Centers. Base 4 Option Years.

Site Visits:

Amarillo Location: Thur., Oct. 17th @9:00am; Bldg. 34 (engine) POC: Rogelio Rodriguez | (806) 355-9703 7397 | rogelio.rodriguez4@va.gov

Lubbock Location: Wed., Oct.16th @10:00am; Bldg. 98 (lobby) POC: Michael East | Michael.East@va.gov | 806-472-3400 x3496 & Trampas Ball | trampas.ball@va.gov | 806-472-3400 x2770

Questions due: Monday, October 21, 2025 by 3:00pm cdt.

Quotes due: Monday, October 28, 2025 by 3:00pm cdt.

Email Questions and Quotes to Crystal Carabajal at crystal.carabajal@va.gov

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36C25725Q0025

Table of Contents

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

B.2 STATEMENT OF WORK

B.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

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

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

STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (MAY 2024)

C.3 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)

C.4 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000) ... 23

C.5 VAAR 852.203-70 COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING (MAY 2018)

C.6 VAAR 852.219-73 VA NOTICE OF TOTAL SET-ASIDE FOR CERTIFIED

SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES (JAN 2023)

(DEVIATION)

C.7 VAAR 852.219-75 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION (JAN 2023)

(DEVIATION)

C.8 VAAR 852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS (NOV

2018)

C.9 VAAR 852.242-71 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER (OCT 2020) ... 30

SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS

SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

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

1998)

E.2 52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS

AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)

E.3 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (SEP 2023)

E.4 ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL

ITEMS

E.5 BASIS OF AWARD

E.6 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS—

COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (MAY 2024)

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

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

a. CONTRACTOR: TBD

b. GOVERNMENT: Contract Specialist, Crystal Carabajal Department Of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 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.

3. INVOICES: Invoices shall be submitted in arrears:

a. Other [X] After each service has been completed

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

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

AMENDMENT NO DATE

B.2 STATEMENT OF WORK

Water Purification System Maintenance And Service

1. BACKGROUND

a. The Amarillo VA Health Care System’s Thomas E. Creek hospital located in Amarillo, Texas, and the VA Medical Clinic in Lubbock, Texas requires one (1) year of monthly, semi-annual, and annual preventative maintenance services for the water purification DI water (deionization) systems. Both, the Amarillo VA Hospital, and Lubbock Medical Clinic require a monthly inspection of all components of the water purification system in addition to water testing for Bac-T (HTP) and Endotoxin levels.

2. SCOPE OF WORK

a. This Preventative maintenance contract will include service to be performed on a monthly, semi-annual, and annual basis. The contractor will perform a PMI at intervals listed above and will provide complete support on equipment/systems as provided for in the contract agreement and manufacturers specifications. The contractor will provide preventative maintenance on the water purification systems, provide support to the government for the equipment and perform any service on equipment.

b. Written, preventive maintenance (PM) procedures will be submitted for approval to the

Facilities Engineering section within the first 30 days of the contract period. PMs will be accomplished in accordance with the approved written procedures as directed in this instruction. Additional parts and service labor beyond the proposal or scheduled PM service agreement are not included.

c. The Contractor shall provide all labor, tools, materials, equipment, transportation, supervision, and other items and services necessary to perform monthly, semi-annual, annual preventive maintenance and annual disinfection services at Thomas E. Creek Veterans Healthcare Service as described in the attached specifications. The contractor shall replace all parts listed in table below and provide monthly inspections as required by this contract:

d. Contractor shall provide all necessary parts and equipment to perform the listed work

Monthly PM for water purification system at the Amarillo VA hospital – building 28 basement mechanic room, and VA Medical Clinic Lubbock – building 98 room 509:

• Check equipment components for leaks

• Check the brine tank level and fill as needed (if applicable)

• Check pressure gauges and identify any drops

• Check electronic controllers and control valves for proper operation

• Perform drain inspection

• Monthly Water Sampling:

1. Amarillo – building 28, room 3865 (SPS DECON)

a. 1ea/mo. Bac-T (HTP)

b. 1ea/mo. Endotoxin

2. Lubbock – building 98, room 509 (DECON)

a. 1ea/mo. Bac-T (HTP) – DI System

b. 1ea/mo. Endotoxin – DI System

c. 1ea/mo. Bac-T (HTP) – RO System

d. 1ea/mo. Endotoxin – RO System

e. Semi-Annual PM, Annual PM, and Annual Disinfection replacements parts, service, and water testing at the Amarillo VA Hospital – building 28 basement mechanical room:

Part Number Description QTY per exchange Exchange frequency

Total per contract

W2T424950 SALT, WTR SFTNR PELLET

50# BAG

5 Bi-Annual (2) 10

W2T173996 FILTER CTRDG, DUAL 20"L

GRAD 50/5MM PP.

1 Bi-Annual (2) 2

W5TDIMB10360FSP SDI MIXBED1 3.6CF FBGLS

STD POT

2 Bi-Annual (2) 4

LAB TOC Water Sample 1 Bi-Annual (2) 2

W2T149000 FILTER CTRDG,20" 0.05UM

HLLW FBR UF CODE

2 Annual (1) 2

W2T149150 CART 10" 0.45UM CDE F

ASYM POLYSUL

1 Annual (1) 1

W2T165787 CART 10" 0.2UM CODE F

PLTD VNT

1 Annual (1) 1

W2T472870 UV, LAMP AQUAFINE

17491LM 30 IN LG

2 Annual (1) 2

W2T164367 ULTRAVIOLET QUARTZ

SLEEVE 3184

2 Annual (1) 2

W2T144932 UV O-RING 4253 4 Annual (1) 4

W2T170768 CART,20" 0.2UM CDE 0

ASYM POLYSUL N

2 Annual (1) 2

W2T933597 CLEANER, MINNCARE GAL

CASE OF 4

1 Annual (1) 1

W2T131644 CLEANER, MINNCARE TEST

STRP NR/DIS 100/PK

1 Annual (1) 1

W2T151985 TEST STRIP, MINNCARE

PERASSY 1% #78339

1 Annual (1) 1

f. Semi-Annual PM, Annual PM, and Annual Disinfection replacements parts, service, and water testing at the Lubbock VA Medical Clinic – building 98 mechanical room 324:

Part Number Description QTY per exchange

Exchange frequency

Total per contract

W3TSP4810

VERIFY, FLOW, PRESS,

MECHANICAL FUNCTION

Reference #: PMCL101

1 Bi-Annual (2) 2

W3TSP4811

VERIFY PRESSURES AND

MECH FUNCTIONALITY

Reference #: PMCL102

1 Bi-Annual (2) 2

W3TSP4816

REPLACE DEIONIZATION

CARTRIDGE(S) UNITS

Reference #: PMCL204

1 Bi-Annual (2) 2

W3TSP4822

VERIFY, SYSTEM SETTING

AND RECORD Reference #:

PMCLS02

1 Bi-Annual (2) 2

W3TSP4823

FEED WATER CHEMISTRY

SAMPLE AND TESTING

Reference #: PMCLS03

1 Bi-Annual (2) 2

W3TSP5878

REPLACE POINT-OF-USE

CAPSULE FILTER Reference #:

PMCL305

1 Bi-Annual (2) 2

W3TSP5879 CHECK FOR DRIPS AND

LEAKS Reference #: PMCL002 1 Bi-Annual (2) 2

W3TSP5881

RECORD PRODUCT WATER

RESISTIVITY Reference #:

PMCL003

1 Bi-Annual (2) 2

W3TSP4809

PERFORM SITE

OBSERVATIONS AND RECOR

Reference #: PMCL100

1 Bi-Annual (2) 2

W2T198828

CARTRIDGE, LABPURE S5

ULTRAPURE DEI Reference #:

LC186

2 Bi-Annual (2) 4

W2T167459 FILTER, POINT OF USE 0.2UM

Reference #: LC134 1 Bi-Annual (2) 2

LAB TOC Water Sample 1 Bi-Annual (2) 2

W3TSP4821

CALIBRATE SYSTEM PER

THORNTON MANUAL Reference

#: PMCLS01

1 Annual (1) 1

W3TSP5762

PERFORM METROLOGY

CALIBRATION Reference #:

PMCLS04

1 Annual (1) 1

W3TSP5883 SYSTEM SANITIZATION

Reference #: PMCL306 1 Annual (1) 1

W2T936744 SANITIZER, NIL-8 1.5 GAL 1 Annual (1) 1

W2T934633 NIL-8 TEST STRIP PAA 50 PER

TUBE 1 Annual (1) 1

W2T184006

UV,LAMP DUAL WAVELENGHT

185nm/254nm Reference #:

LC170

1 Annual (1) 1

W3TSP5919

TOTAL SERVICE CONTRACT

LABOR HOURS Reference #:

PM000-MISC-TLH-SOP

1 Annual (1) 1

3. PERFORMANCE:

Base Year: November 15, 2024 – November 14, 2025

Option Year 1: November 15, 2025 – November 14, 2026 Option Year 2: November 15, 2026 – November 14, 2027 Option Year 3: November 15, 2027 – November 14, 2028 Option Year 4: November 15, 2028 – November 14, 2029

a. Before doing any work, the service representative will report to Facilities Engineering building 34 to log in and obtain a contractor identification badge, sign a log maintained by Facilities Engineering (if required) and sign out upon completion of work. The log will state the nature of the visit and the time and place of the visit.

b. Monthly service and water sampling to be performed between first full business week of month and no-later-than the Friday of the third full business week of each month.

c. Failure to carry out the above procedures will be considered as a failure to document the service visit and will constitute a failure to perform.

d. Normal duty hours are 8:00 a.m. through 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, not including federal holidays. Whenever contact with Facilities Engineering is required outside of normal duty hours, the Utility System Repair Operator (USRO) may be contacted as an alternate. The hospital operator at extension "0" can contact the USRO operator via Phone X7448.

4. DOCUMENTATION

Service reports will be provided for all service activities including preventive maintenance, emergency repair, equipment support and safety inspections, and must contain the following information:

(1) Date(s) and time of service.

(2) Complete description of equipment serviced including model number and serial number.

(3) Complete description of equipment services performed including upgrades, updates and software changes made.

(4) Complete list of all materials, parts, or assemblies installed or replaced including serial numbers of parts where applicable.

(5) A statement of the complaint that initiated the service call.

(6) Total standard labor hours, total overtime/premium hours, and total travel hours expended during the repair.

(7) Water test results from a certified lab must contain as applicable: Sample ID, Location, Collected Date, Received Date, Method, Analyte, Result, Qualifier, RL, Unit, Prepared Date, Analyzed Date, and Dilution Factor. Example:

5. REPLACEMENT PARTS

a. Only new standard original equipment manufacturer (OEM) parts shall be used in making repairs, except as provided herein. All new parts furnished shall be current manufacture and shall have full compatibility with the equipment for which it is intended.

6. INSPECTION

a. A record showing when each preventative or emergency maintenance visit was made.

b. Calibration verification for each testing instrument used during the preventative maintenance check for each equipment/component.

c. The contractor shall maintain a performance assurance log showing when the scheduled preventative maintenance checks were performed on each equipment item in the system.

d. The logs and records shall be of a quality sufficient to satisfy the maintenance program requirement requirements of the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations. This documentation shall be presented to the COR or POC before departing the station.

7. RESPONSE TO SERVICE REQUESTS

a. The contractor must respond to requests for emergency service and/or support in the following manner:

(1) A competent service representative adequately equipped with tools, test instruments and repair parts will arrive at the Thomas E. Creek VA Medical Center within the designated response time.

(2) The competent service representative will be prepared to begin work immediately to resolve the complaint as expressed by the COR, POC or designee when service was requested. Work needed to resolve the complaint will continue without interruption until the problem is resolved.

(3) The service representative will report on site equipped with all the service/technical manuals needed to perform the work.

b. The service representative may contact VA staff by phone before arrival at the designated site. Such contacts, however, will not serve to alter the requirements for arrival on-site except when the request for service is withdrawn by Facilities Engineering.

c. All requests for repair service will be considered requests for emergency service unless a statement to the contrary is made by the COR, POC or designee. Such statements will be documented on the service report.

d. The Facilities Engineering will be provided the capability to make emergency calls to the contractor on as needed basis to provide services outside of the normal duty hours.

8. PRIOR INSPECTION OF EQUIPMENT

Potential contractors may, at their own expense, inspect equipment covered by this contract upon issuance of the order. Arrangements must be made in advance with Facilities Engineering. The contractor will guarantee workmanship and all parts furnished by the contractor and repaired at no cost to the government unless it is determined that repairs needed were the fault of the government.

9. INSURANCE

a. Worker compensation and employer’s liability. Contractor is required to comply with applicable Federal and State Worker Compensation and occupational disease statutes.

b. General Liability. Contractor is required to have Bodily Injury Liability Insurance coverage written on the comprehensive form of policy of at least $500,000 per occurrence.

c. Property Damage Liability. Contractor is required to have Property Damage Liability insurance coverage of at least $500,000.

10. PAYMENT

a. The Contractor shall submit invoices in arrears.

b. General Information to be included on the Invoice:

• Submission of a proper invoice including facility name, address, and phone number.

• Type of service performed.

• Date(s) of service.

c. Payment will be made by VA FSC, Austin, Texas 30 days after receipt of a proper invoice.

11. Program Office Points of Contact:

Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR): Rogelio Rodriguez, Industrial Engineering Technician | (806) 355-9703 ext. 7397 | Rogelio.Rodriguez@va.gov

(End of Statement of Work) mailto:Rogelio.Rodriguez@va.gov

B.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

ITEM

NUMBER

DESCRIPTION OF

SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

12.00 MO __________________ __________________

Amarillo VA Hospital Building 28, Basement Mechanical Room

*MONTHLY PM: Check equipment components for leaks; Check the brine tank level and fill as needed (if applicable); Check pressure gauges and identify any drops; Check electronic controllers and control valves for proper operation; Perform drain inspection

Amarillo VA Hospital Building 28, room 3865 (SPS DECON) Monthly Water Sampling: a.1ea/mo. Bac-T (HTP); b.1ea/mo. Endotoxin

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 11-15-2024 POP End: 11-14-2025

1.00 YR __________________ __________________

Amarillo VA Hospital Building 28 Basement Mechanical Room: Semi-

Annual PM, Annual PM, and Annual Disinfection replacements parts, service, and water testing. Check SOW table section e.

Contract Period: Base

Lubbock VA Medical Center Building 98, room 509 (DECON)

*MONTHLY PM: Check equipment components for leaks; Check the brine tank level and fill as needed (if applicable); Check pressure gauges and identify any drops; Check electronic controllers and control valves for proper operation; Perform drain inspection. Monthly Water Sampling: a. 1ea/mo. Bac-T (HTP)- DI System; b. 1ea/mo. Endotoxin- DI System; c.1ea/mo. Bac-T (HTP) – RO System; d.1ea/mo. Endotoxin

– RO System

Contract Period: Base

Lubbock VA Medical Center Building 98 Mechanical Room 324: Semi-

Annual PM, Annual PM, and Annual Disinfection replacements parts, service, and water testing. Check SOW table section f.

Contract Period: Base

*MONTHLY PM: Check equipment components for leaks; Check the brine tank level and fill as needed (if applicable); Check pressure gauges and identify any drops; Check electronic controllers and control valves for proper operation; Perform drain inspection

Amarillo VA Hospital Building 28, room 3865 (SPS DECON) Monthly Water Sampling: a.1ea/mo. Bac-T (HTP); b.1ea/mo. Endotoxin

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 11-15-2025 POP End: 11-14-2026

Annual PM, Annual PM, and Annual Disinfection replacements parts, service, and water testing. Check SOW table section e.

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 11-15-2025

*MONTHLY PM: Check equipment components for leaks; Check the brine tank level and fill as needed (if applicable); Check pressure gauges and identify any drops; Check electronic controllers and control valves for proper operation; Perform drain inspection. Monthly Water Sampling: a. 1ea/mo. Bac-T (HTP)- DI System; b. 1ea/mo. Endotoxin- DI System; c.1ea/mo. Bac-T (HTP) – RO System; d.1ea/mo. Endotoxin

– RO System

Contract Period: Option 1

Annual PM, Annual PM, and Annual Disinfection replacements parts, service, and water testing. Check SOW table section f.

Contract Period: Option 1

*MONTHLY PM: Check equipment components for leaks; Check the brine tank level and fill as needed (if applicable); Check pressure gauges and identify any drops; Check electronic controllers and control valves for proper operation; Perform drain inspection

Amarillo VA Hospital Building 28, room 3865 (SPS DECON) Monthly Water Sampling: a.1ea/mo. Bac-T (HTP); b.1ea/mo. Endotoxin

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 11-15-2026 POP End: 11-14-2027

Annual PM, Annual PM, and Annual Disinfection replacements parts, service, and water testing. Check SOW table section e.

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 11-15-2026

*MONTHLY PM: Check equipment components for leaks; Check the brine tank level and fill as needed (if applicable); Check pressure gauges and identify any drops; Check electronic controllers and control valves for proper operation; Perform drain inspection. Monthly Water Sampling: a. 1ea/mo. Bac-T (HTP)- DI System; b. 1ea/mo. Endotoxin- DI System; c.1ea/mo. Bac-T (HTP) – RO System; d.1ea/mo. Endotoxin

– RO System

Contract Period: Option 2

Annual PM, Annual PM, and Annual Disinfection replacements parts, service, and water testing. Check SOW table section f.

Contract Period: Option 2

*MONTHLY PM: Check equipment components for leaks; Check the brine tank level and fill as needed (if applicable); Check pressure gauges and identify any drops; Check electronic controllers and control valves for proper operation; Perform drain inspection

Amarillo VA Hospital Building 28, room 3865 (SPS DECON) Monthly Water Sampling: a.1ea/mo. Bac-T (HTP); b.1ea/mo. Endotoxin

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 11-15-2027 POP End: 11-14-2028

Annual PM, Annual PM, and Annual Disinfection replacements parts, service, and water testing. Check SOW table section e.

Contract Period: Option 3

*MONTHLY PM: Check equipment components for leaks; Check the brine tank level and fill as needed (if applicable); Check pressure gauges and identify any drops; Check electronic controllers and control valves for proper operation; Perform drain inspection. Monthly Water Sampling: a. 1ea/mo. Bac-T (HTP)- DI System; b. 1ea/mo. Endotoxin-

DI System; c.1ea/mo. Bac-T (HTP) – RO System; d.1ea/mo. Endotoxin

– RO System

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 11-15-2027

Annual PM, Annual PM, and Annual Disinfection replacements parts, service, and water testing. Check SOW table section f.

Contract Period: Option 3

*MONTHLY PM: Check equipment components for leaks; Check the brine tank level and fill as needed (if applicable); Check pressure gauges and identify any drops; Check electronic controllers and control valves for proper operation; Perform drain inspection

Amarillo VA Hospital Building 28, room 3865 (SPS DECON) Monthly Water Sampling: a.1ea/mo. Bac-T (HTP); b.1ea/mo. Endotoxin

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 11-15-2028 POP End: 11-14-2029

Annual PM, Annual PM, and Annual Disinfection replacements parts, service, and water testing. Check SOW table section e.

Contract Period: Option 4

*MONTHLY PM: Check equipment components for leaks; Check the brine tank level and fill as needed (if applicable); Check pressure gauges and identify any drops; Check electronic controllers and control valves for proper operation; Perform drain inspection. Monthly Water Sampling: a. 1ea/mo. Bac-T (HTP)- DI System; b. 1ea/mo. Endotoxin- DI System; c.1ea/mo. Bac-T (HTP) – RO System; d.1ea/mo. Endotoxin

– RO System

Contract Period: Option 4

Annual PM, Annual PM, and Annual Disinfection replacements parts, service, and water testing. Check SOW table section f.

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 11-15-2028

GRAND TOTAL __________________

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):

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

(End of Clause)

FAR

Number

Title Date

52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE OCT 2018

52.204-18 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE

MAINTENANCE

AUG 2020

52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL

PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

NOV 2023

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

IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL

PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (MAY 2024)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

3509).

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

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

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

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

[] (6) [Reserved]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[X] (12) 52.209–6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (NOV 2021) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

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

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

[] (14) [Reserved]

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

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

[] (17) [Reserved]

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

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

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

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

[] (20) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (FEB 2024) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

[] (21)(i) 52.219–9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (SEP 2023) (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 (SEP 2023) of 52.219–9.

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

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

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

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

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

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

[X] (26) (i) 52.219–28, Post-Award Small Business Program Representation (FEB 2024) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).

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

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

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

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

[] (30) 52.219–33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (SEP 2021) (15 U.S.C. 657s).

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

[] (32) 52.222–19, Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (FEB 2024) (E.O. 13126).

[X] (33) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015).

[X] (34)(i) 52.222–26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016) (E.O. 11246).

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

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

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

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

793).

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

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

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

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

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

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

[X] (40) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (MAY 2022). (E. O. 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial products or commercial services as prescribed in FAR 22.1803.)

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

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

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

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

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

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

[X] (46) 52.223-23, Sustainable Products and Services (MAY 2024) (E.O. 14057, 7 U.S.C.

8102, 42 U.S.C. 6962, 42 U.S.C. 8259b, and 42 U.S.C. 7671I).

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

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

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

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

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

[] (ii) Alternate I [Reserved].

[] (iii) Alternate II (DEC 2022) of 52.225-3.

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

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

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

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

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

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

5150).

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

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

(MAY 2024) (E.O. 13513)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[] (63) 52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (JAN 2017)(15 U.S.C.

637(d)(13)).

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

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

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

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

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

[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/Fringe Benefits 23370 General Maintenance Worker $26.33/hour

[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 for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026

(JAN 2022).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

3509).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(viii) 52.219–8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (FEB 2024) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds the applicable threshold specified in FAR 19.702(a) on the date of subcontract award, the subcontractor must include 52.219–8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(xix) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (MAY 2022) (E. O. 12989).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(c) of 52.232–40.

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

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

(End of Clause)

C.3 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)

The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 15 days.

(End of Clause)

C.4 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 15 days; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 30 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.

C.5 VAAR 852.203-70 COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING (MAY 2018)

The Contractor shall not make reference in its commercial advertising to Department of Veterans Affairs contracts in a manner that states or implies the Department of Veterans Affairs approves or endorses the Contractor’s products or services or considers the Contractor’s products or services superior to other products or services.

(End of Clause)

C.6 VAAR 852.219-73 VA NOTICE OF TOTAL SET-ASIDE FOR CERTIFIED

SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES (JAN 2023)

(DEVIATION)

(a) Definition. for the Department of Veterans Affairs, ‘‘Service-disabled Veteran-owned small business concern or SDVOSB’’:

(1) Means a small business concern—

(i) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned by one or more service-disabled Veterans or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more service-disabled Veterans or eligible surviving spouses (see VAAR 802.201, Surviving Spouse definition);

(ii) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more service-disabled Veterans (or eligible surviving spouses) or, in the case of a service-disabled Veteran with permanent and severe disability, the spouse or permanent caregiver of such Veteran;

(iii) The business meets Federal small business size standards for the applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code identified in the solicitation document;

(iv) The business has been certified for ownership and control pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127, 13 CFR 128, and is listed as certified in the SBA certification database at https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/; and

(v) The business agrees to comply with VAAR subpart 819.70 and Small Business Administration (SBA) regulations regarding small business size, government contracting, and the Veteran Small Business Certification Program at 13 CFR parts 121, 125, and 128.

(2) The term ‘‘Service-disabled Veteran’’ means a Veteran, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(2), with a disability that is service-connected, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(16).

(3) The term ‘‘small business concern’’ has the meaning given that term under section 3 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632).

(4) The term ‘‘small business concern owned and controlled by Veterans with service-connected disabilities’’ has the meaning given the term ‘‘small business concern owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans’’ under section 3(q)(2) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632(q)(2)).

https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/

(5) The term “SDVOSB participant” or certified SDVOSB means a small business that has been certified in the SBA Veteran Small Business Certification Program and listed in the SBA certification database (see 13 CFR 128.102).

(b) General. In order for a concern to submit an offer and be eligible for the award of an SDVOSB set-aside or sole source contract, the concern must qualify as a small business concern under the size standard corresponding to the NAICS code assigned to the contract and be listed as an SDVOSB participant in the SBA certification database as set forth in 13 CFR 128.

(1) Offers received from entities that are not certified SDVOSBs and listed in the SBA certification database at the time of offer shall not be considered.

(2) Any award resulting from this solicitation shall be made to a certified SDVOSB listed in the SBA certification database who is eligible at the time of submission of offer(s) and at the time of award.

(3) The requirements in this clause apply to any contract, order or subcontract where the firm receives a benefit or preference from its designation as an SDVOSB, including set-asides, sole source awards, and evaluation preferences.

(c) Representation. Pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127(e), only certified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database are considered eligible to receive award of a resulting contract. By submitting an offer, the prospective contractor represents that it is an eligible and certified SDVOSB as defined in this clause, 13 CFR 121, 125, and 128, and VAAR subpart 819.70.

(d) Agreement/LOS certification. When awarded a contract action, including orders under multipleaward contracts, an SDVOSB agrees that in the performance of the contract, the SDVOSB shall comply with requirements in VAAR subpart 819.70 and SBA regulations on small business size, and government contracting programs at 13 CFR part 121 and part 125, including the non-manufacturer rule and limitations on subcontracting (LOS) requirements in 13 CFR 121.406(b) and 13 CFR 125.6. For the purpose of limitations on subcontracting, only certified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database (including independent contractors) shall be considered eligible and/or ‘‘similarly situated’’ (i.e., a firm that has the same small business program status as the prime contractor). An otherwise eligible firm further agrees to comply with the required LOS certification requirements in this solicitation (see 852.219–75 or 852.219–76 as applicable). These requirements are summarized as follows:

(1) Services. In the case of a contract for services (except construction), the SDVOSB prime contractor will not pay more than 50% of the amount paid by the government to the prime for contract performance to firms that are not certified SDVOSBs listed…