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STANDARD FORM 1449

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

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

36C26226Q0186 03-09-2026

Rochelle Bennett 505-265-1711 x3804 03-20-2026 3:00pm MDT

36C262 Department of Veterans Affairs NCO22 Network Contracting New Mexico VA Health Care System 1501 San Pedro Drive SE Albuquerque NM 87108

X

621910

$22.5 Million

N/A

X

36C644

Department of Veterans Affairs Phoenix AZ VA Healthcare System 650 E Indian School Road

Phoenix AZ 85012

36C262

Department of Veterans Affairs NCO22 Network Contracting New Mexico VA Health Care System

This is accomplished through VetRide.

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Contractor shall supply all labor, tools, equipment, transportation, facilities, management and all other elements necessary to provide ground ambulance services to the designated service location(s) stated in the solicitation in strict accordance with Arizona State Bureau of Medical Service and Arizona Department of Health Services and the included performance work statement.

Provide transportation rates in Section B, Price/Cost Schedule. Contract will be written to cover specific area of responsibility (AOR). Offeror must have a "Certificate of necessity" (CON) issued by the Arizona Department of Health Services, and Bureau of Emergency Medical Services to qualify for an award. The State only awards one CON per AOR.

Period of Performance shall be from April 1, 2026 through September 30, 2026. There will be four additional option periods available to the government to exercise unilaterally Refer to Section B for Price and Delivery Schedule.

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X X

Mayte Diaz Contracting Officer

36C26226Q0186

Table of Contents

SECTION A

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

AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

B.3 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

C.1 52.212-4 TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (DEVIATION) (OCT 2025)

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

C.3 SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

C.4 52.216-18 ORDERING (AUG 2020)

C.5 52.216-19 ORDER LIMITATIONS (OCT 1995)

C.6 52.216-22 INDEFINITE QUANTITY (DEVIATION) (OCT 2025)

C.7 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)

C.8 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000) ...22

C.9 52.240-91 SECURITY PROHIBITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS (NOV 2025)

(DEVIATION)

SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS

D.1 PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

D.2 WAGE DETERMINATIONS

D.3 BUSINESS ASSOCIATE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE DEPARTMENT OF

VETERANS AFFAIRS VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION, PHOENIX VA

HEALTH CARE SYSTEM (PVAHCS), AND

SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

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

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (DEVIATION)(OCT 2025)

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

1998)

E.3 52.212-2 EVALUATION- COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL

SERVICES (DEVIATION) (OCT 2025)

E.4 52.209-7 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (DEVIATION)

(OCT 2025)

E.5 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (DEVIATION) (OCT 2025)

E.6 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (DEVIATION) (OCT 2025)

E.7 52.240-90 SECURITY PROHIBITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS REPRESENTATIONS

AND CERTIFICATIONS (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)

E.8 52.252-5 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN PROVISIONS (NOV 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:

b. GOVERNMENT: Contracting Officer 36C262 Mayte Diaz Department of Veterans Affairs NCO22 Network Contracting New Mexico VA Health Care System

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] VetRide

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 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

ITEM

NUMBER

DESCRIPTION OF

SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0.00 YR __________________ __________________

Contractor to provide ground ambulance services in accordance with the Statement of Work. CON71 Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 02-01-2026 POP End: 09-30-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621910 - Ambulance Services

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: V225 -

Transportation/Travel/Relocation - Travel/Lodging/Recruitment:

Ambulance All quantities are estimates, contractor will be paid for services rendered/performed.

0001AA

301.00 TRP __________________ __________________

(A0429) Basic Life Support, Non-Emergency Transport, Basic Life

Support (BLS) ambulances provide transport to patients who do not require extra support or cardiac monitoring. A BLS ambulance is staffed by two emergency medical technicians (EMTs) who have training in basic emergency medical care such as basic airway management, use of an automated external defibrillator and basic drug administration. (base rate, to include first 40 miles) One-Way trip is equivalent to one each for the unit of issue.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 04-01-2026 POP End: 09-30-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621910 - Ambulance Services

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: V225 -

Transportation/Travel/Relocation - Travel/Lodging/Recruitment:

Ambulance

0001AB

68.00 TRP __________________ __________________

(A0422) Advanced Life Support Emergency Transport, Level 1 (ALS

1) Advanced Life Support (ALS) ambulances transport patients who need a higher level of care during transport above those services provided by a BLS ambulance. The unit is staffed by at least one paramedic who has more than 1,000 hours of education and training and are qualified to render advanced life support to patients such as advanced airway management, drug administration and cardiac monitoring under the direction of a hospital. (base rate to include first 40 miles) One-way trip is equivalent to one each for the unit of issue.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 04-01-2026 POP End: 09-30-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621910 - Ambulance Services

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: V225 -

0001AC

24.00 TRP __________________ __________________

(A0434) Critical Care Transport (Upper-Level Care) Specialty Care

Transport (SCT) – As defined by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) — is IFT of a critically injured or ill beneficiary by a ground ambulance vehicle including the provision of medically necessary supplies and services, at a level of service beyond the scope of the EMT-Paramedic SCT is necessary when a beneficiary’s condition requires ongoing care that must be furnished by one or more health professionals in an appropriate specialty area, for care (base rate to include first 40 miles). One-way trip is equivalent to one each for the unit of issue. Note: Shall be included after AZ EMS expands CCT services into law and implementation is complete.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 04-01-2026 POP End: 09-30-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621910 - Ambulance Services

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: V225 -

0001AD

1.00 TRP __________________ __________________

No Shows (Cancellation after the Contractor has dispatched a vehicle).

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 04-01-2026 POP End: 09-30-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621910 - Ambulance Services

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: V225 -

0001AE

1.00 MI __________________ __________________

(A0380) Mileage Trip Outside the Base Rate.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 04-01-2026 POP End: 09-30-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621910 - Ambulance Services

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: V225 -

0001AF

1.00 EA __________________ __________________

(A0435) Wait Time (More than 30 minutes shall be paid in 15-minute increments).

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 04-01-2026 POP End: 09-30-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621910 - Ambulance Services

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: V225 -

the Statement of Work. CON71 Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 10-01-2026 POP End: 09-30-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621910 - Ambulance Services

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: V225 -

Transportation/Travel/Relocation - Travel/Lodging/Recruitment:

Ambulance

0002AA

554.00 TRP __________________ __________________

Support (BLS) ambulances provide transport to patients who do not require extra support or cardiac monitoring. A BLS ambulance is staffed by two emergency medical technicians (EMTs) who have training in basic emergency medical care such as basic airway management, use of an automated external defibrillator and basic drug administration. (base rate, to include first 40 miles) One-Way trip is equivalent to one each for the unit of issue.

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 10-01-2026 POP End: 09-30-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621910 - Ambulance Services

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: V225 -

0002AB

97.00 TRP __________________ __________________

1) Advanced Life Support (ALS) ambulances transport patients who need a higher level of care during transport above those services provided by a BLS ambulance. The unit is staffed by at least one paramedic who has more than 1,000 hours of education and training and are qualified to render advanced life support to patients such as advanced airway management, drug administration and cardiac monitoring under the direction of a hospital. (base rate to include first 40 miles) One-way trip is equivalent to one each for the unit of issue.

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 10-01-2026 POP End: 09-30-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621910 - Ambulance Services

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: V225 -

0002AC

Transport (SCT) – As defined by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) — is IFT of a critically injured or ill beneficiary by a ground ambulance vehicle including the provision of medically necessary supplies and services, at a level of service beyond the scope of the EMT-Paramedic SCT is necessary when a beneficiary’s condition requires ongoing care that must be furnished by one or more health professionals in an appropriate specialty area, for care (base rate to include first 40 miles). One-way trip is equivalent to one each for the unit of issue. Note: Shall be included after AZ EMS expands CCT services into law and implementation is complete.

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 10-01-2026 POP End: 09-30-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621910 - Ambulance Services

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: V225 -

0002AD

vehicle).

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 10-01-2026 POP End: 09-30-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621910 - Ambulance Services

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: V225 -

0002AE

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 10-01-2026 POP End: 09-30-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621910 - Ambulance Services

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: V225 -

0002AF

increments).

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 10-01-2026 POP End: 09-30-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621910 - Ambulance Services

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: V225 -

the Statement of Work. CON71 Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 10-01-2027 POP End: 09-30-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621910 - Ambulance Services

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: V225 -

Transportation/Travel/Relocation - Travel/Lodging/Recruitment:

Ambulance

0003AA

Support (BLS) ambulances provide transport to patients who do not require extra support or cardiac monitoring. A BLS ambulance is staffed by two emergency medical technicians (EMTs) who have training in basic emergency medical care such as basic airway management, use of an automated external defibrillator and basic drug administration. (base rate, to include first 40 miles) One-Way trip is equivalent to one each for the unit of issue.

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 10-01-2027 POP End: 09-30-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621910 - Ambulance Services

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: V225 -

0003AB

1) Advanced Life Support (ALS) ambulances transport patients who need a higher level of care during transport above those services provided by a BLS ambulance. The unit is staffed by at least one paramedic who has more than 1,000 hours of education and training and are qualified to render advanced life support to patients such as advanced airway management, drug administration and cardiac monitoring under the direction of a hospital. (base rate to include first 40 miles) One-way trip is equivalent to one each for the unit of issue.

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 10-01-2027 POP End: 09-30-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621910 - Ambulance Services

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: V225 -

0003AC

Transport (SCT) – As defined by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) — is IFT of a critically injured or ill beneficiary by a ground ambulance vehicle including the provision of medically necessary supplies and services, at a level of service beyond the scope of the EMT-Paramedic SCT is necessary when a beneficiary’s condition requires ongoing care that must be furnished by one or more health professionals in an appropriate specialty area, for care (base rate to include first 40 miles). One-way trip is equivalent to one each for the unit of issue. Note: Shall be included after AZ EMS expands CCT services into law and implementation is complete.

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 10-01-2027 POP End: 09-30-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621910 - Ambulance Services

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: V225 -

0003AD

vehicle).

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 10-01-2027 POP End: 09-30-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621910 - Ambulance Services

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: V225 -

0003AE

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 10-01-2027 POP End: 09-30-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621910 - Ambulance Services

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: V225 -

0003AF

increments).

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 10-01-2027 POP End: 09-30-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621910 - Ambulance Services

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: V225 -

the Statement of Work. CON71 Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 10-01-2028 POP End: 09-30-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621910 - Ambulance Services

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: V225 -

Transportation/Travel/Relocation - Travel/Lodging/Recruitment:

Ambulance

0004AA

Support (BLS) ambulances provide transport to patients who do not require extra support or cardiac monitoring. A BLS ambulance is staffed by two emergency medical technicians (EMTs) who have training in basic emergency medical care such as basic airway management, use of an automated external defibrillator and basic drug administration. (base rate, to include first 40 miles) One-Way trip is equivalent to one each for the unit of issue.

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 10-01-2028 POP End: 09-30-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621910 - Ambulance Services

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: V225 -

0004AB

1) Advanced Life Support (ALS) ambulances transport patients who need a higher level of care during transport above those services provided by a BLS ambulance. The unit is staffed by at least one paramedic who has more than 1,000 hours of education and training and are qualified to render advanced life support to patients such as advanced airway management, drug administration and cardiac monitoring under the direction of a hospital. (base rate to include first 40 miles) One-way trip is equivalent to one each for the unit of issue.

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 10-01-2028 POP End: 09-30-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621910 - Ambulance Services

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: V225 -

0004AC

Transport (SCT) – As defined by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) — is IFT of a critically injured or ill beneficiary by a ground ambulance vehicle including the provision of medically necessary supplies and services, at a level of service beyond the scope of the EMT-Paramedic SCT is necessary when a beneficiary’s condition requires ongoing care that must be furnished by one or more health professionals in an appropriate specialty area, for care (base rate to include first 40 miles). One-way trip is equivalent to one each for the unit of issue. Note: Shall be included after AZ EMS expands CCT services into law and implementation is complete.

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 10-01-2028 POP End: 09-30-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621910 - Ambulance Services

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: V225 -

0004AD

vehicle).

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 10-01-2028 POP End: 09-30-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621910 - Ambulance Services

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: V225 -

0004AE

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 10-01-2028 POP End: 09-30-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621910 - Ambulance Services

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: V225 -

0004AF

increments).

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 10-01-2028 POP End: 09-30-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621910 - Ambulance Services

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: V225 -

the Statement of Work. CON71 Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 10-01-2029 POP End: 09-30-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621910 - Ambulance Services

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: V225 -

Transportation/Travel/Relocation - Travel/Lodging/Recruitment:

Ambulance

0005AA

Support (BLS) ambulances provide transport to patients who do not require extra support or cardiac monitoring. A BLS ambulance is staffed by two emergency medical technicians (EMTs) who have training in basic emergency medical care such as basic airway management, use of an automated external defibrillator and basic drug administration. (base rate, to include first 40 miles) One-Way trip is equivalent to one each for the unit of issue.

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 10-01-2029 POP End: 09-30-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621910 - Ambulance Services

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: V225 -

0005AB

1) Advanced Life Support (ALS) ambulances transport patients who need a higher level of care during transport above those services provided by a BLS ambulance. The unit is staffed by at least one paramedic who has more than 1,000 hours of education and training and are qualified to render advanced life support to patients such as advanced airway management, drug administration and cardiac monitoring under the direction of a hospital. (base rate to include first 40 miles) One-way trip is equivalent to one each for the unit of issue.

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 10-01-2029 POP End: 09-30-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621910 - Ambulance Services

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: V225 -

0005AC

Transport (SCT) – As defined by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) — is IFT of a critically injured or ill beneficiary by a ground ambulance vehicle including the provision of medically necessary supplies and services, at a level of service beyond the scope of the EMT-Paramedic SCT is necessary when a beneficiary’s condition requires ongoing care that must be furnished by one or more health professionals in an appropriate specialty area, for care (base rate to include first 40 miles). One-way trip is equivalent to one each for the unit of issue. Note: Shall be included after AZ EMS expands CCT services into law and implementation is complete.

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 10-01-2029 POP End: 09-30-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621910 - Ambulance Services

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: V225 -

0005AD

vehicle).

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 10-01-2029 POP End: 09-30-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621910 - Ambulance Services

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: V225 -

0005AE

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 10-01-2029 POP End: 09-30-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621910 - Ambulance Services

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: V225 -

0005AF

increments).

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 10-01-2029 POP End: 09-30-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621910 - Ambulance Services

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: V225 -

GRAND TOTAL __________________

B.3 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

ITEM

NUMBER SHIPPING INFORMATION QUANTITY

DELIVERY

DATE

0001-

0001AF

SHIP TO: Department of Veterans Affairs Phoenix AZ VA Healthcare System 650 E Indian School Rd Phoenix, AZ 85012 1892 USA

ALL 02/01/2026 -

09/30/2026

MARK FOR: Melanee Howard 602-277-5551 x7903 Melanee.Howard@va.gov

0002-

0002AF

SHIP TO: Department of Veterans Affairs Phoenix AZ VA Healthcare System 650 E Indian School Rd Phoenix, AZ 85012 1892 USA

ALL 10/01/2026 -

09/30/2027

MARK FOR: Melanee Howard

0003-

0003AF

SHIP TO: Department of Veterans Affairs Phoenix AZ VA Healthcare System 650 E Indian School Rd Phoenix, AZ 85012 1892 USA

ALL 10/01/2027 -

09/30/2028

MARK FOR: Melanee Howard

0004-

0004AF

SHIP TO: Department of Veterans Affairs Phoenix AZ VA Healthcare System 650 E Indian School Rd Phoenix, AZ 85012 1892 USA

ALL 10/01/2028 -

09/30/2029

MARK FOR: Melanee Howard

0005-

0005AF

SHIP TO: Department of Veterans Affairs Phoenix AZ VA Healthcare System 650 E Indian School Rd Phoenix, AZ 85012 1892 USA

ALL 10/01/2029 -

09/30/2030

MARK FOR: Melanee Howard

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

C.1 52.212-4 TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (DEVIATION) (OCT 2025)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(f) Excusable delays. The Contractor shall be liable for default unless nonperformance is caused by an occurrence beyond the reasonable control of the Contractor and without its fault or negligence. Examples of occurrences include acts of God or the public enemy, acts of the Government in either its sovereign or contractual capacity, fires, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, strikes, unusually severe weather, and delays of common carriers. When an excusable delay occurs, the Contractor shall—

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

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

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

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

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

(i) Payment—

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(D) Contractor point of contact; and

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

(5) Interest.

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

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

(iii) Final decisions. The Contracting Officer will issue a final decision as required by FAR part 33 if–

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

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

(C) The Contractor requests a deferment of collection on a debt previously demanded by the Contracting Officer (see FAR part 32).

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

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

(A) The date fixed under this contract.

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

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

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

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

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

(vii) The interest charge made under this clause may be reduced under the procedures for interest credits prescribed in FAR part 32 in effect on the date of this contract.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(q) Compliance with laws unique to Government contracts. The Contractor agrees to comply with 31 U.S.C. 1352 relating to limitations on the use of appropriated funds to influence certain Federal contracts; 40 U.S.C. chapter 37, Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards; 41 U.S.C.

chapter 87, Kickbacks; 49 U.S.C. 40118, Government-financed air transportation; and 41 U.S.C.

chapter 21 relating to procurement integrity.

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

(1) The schedule of supplies/services;

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

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

(4) Addenda to this solicitation or contract;

(5) Solicitation provisions incorporated in the solicitation;

(6) Other paragraphs of this clause;

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

(8) The specification.

(s) Unauthorized obligations.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(End of Clause)

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

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

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

(End of Clause)

FAR

Number

Title Date

52.203-6 RESTRICTIONS ON SUBCONTRACTOR SALES TO THE

GOVERNMENT

JUN 2020

52.203-16 PREVENTING PERSONAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST JUN 2020

52.203-17 CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS NOV 2023

52.203-19 PROHIBITION ON REQUIRING CERTAIN INTERNAL

CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS OR STATEMENTS

JAN 2017

52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE OCT 2018

52.209-6 PROTECTING THE GOVERNMENT'S INTEREST WHEN

SUBCONTRACTING WITH CONTRACTORS DEBARRED,

SUSPENDED, PROPOSED FOR DEBARMENT, OR

VOLUNTARILY EXCLUDED

JAN 2025

52.209-9 UPDATES OF PUBLICLY AVAILABLE INFORMATION

REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS

OCT 2018

52.209-10 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH INVERTED

DOMESTIC CORPORATIONS

NOV 2015

52.219-4 NOTICE OF PRICE EVALUATION PREFERENCE FOR

HUBZONE SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS

OCT 2022

52.219-8 UTILIZATION OF SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS JAN 2025

52.222-35 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR VETERANS (DEVIATION) NOV 2025

52.222-36 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR WORKERS WITH

DISABILITIES (DEVIATION)

NOV 2025

52.222-37 EMPLOYMENT REPORTS ON VETERANS (DEVIATION) NOV 2025

52.222-40 NOTIFICATION OF EMPLOYEE RIGHTS UNDER THE

NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS ACT (DEVIATION)

NOV 2025

52.222-41 SERVICE CONTRACT LABOR STANDARDS (DEVIATION) NOV 2025

52.222-42 STATEMENT OF EQUIVALENT RATES FOR FEDERAL

HIRES

MAY 2014

52.222-43 FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT AND SERVICE

CONTRACT LABOR STANDARDS-PRICE ADJUSTMENT

(MULTIPLE YEAR AND OPTION CONTRACTS)

(DEVIATION)

NOV 2025

52.222-50 COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (DEVIATION) NOV 2025

52.222-54 EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION (DEVIATION) NOV 2025

52.222-62 PAID SICK LEAVE UNDER EXECUTIVE ORDER 13706

(DEVIATION)

NOV 2025

52.226-8 ENCOURAGING CONTRACTOR POLICIES TO BAN TEXT

MESSAGING WHILE DRIVING

MAY 2024

52.228-5 INSURANCE—WORK ON A GOVERNMENT

INSTALLATION

JAN 1997

52.229-3 FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL TAXES (DEVIATION) SEP 2025

52.229-11 TAX ON CERTAIN FOREIGN PROCUREMENTS—NOTICE

AND REPRESENTATION

JUN 2020

52.229-12 TAX ON CERTAIN FOREIGN PROCUREMENTS FEB 2021

52.232-18 AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS APR 1984

52.232-33 PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER—

SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT

OCT 2018

52.232-40 PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL

BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS

MAR 2023

52.233-3 PROTEST AFTER AWARD AUG 1996

52.233-4 APPLICABLE LAW FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT CLAIM OCT 2004

52.237-2 PROTECTION OF GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS,

EQUIPMENT, AND VEGETATION

APR 1984

52.237-3 CONTINUITY OF SERVICES JAN 1991

52.244-

6DEV

SUBCONTRACTS FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES

OCT 2025

852.201-70 CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE DEC 2022

852.203-70 COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING MAY 2018

852.215-70 SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED AND VETERAN-

OWNED SMALL BUSINESS EVALUATION FACTORS

(DEVIATION)

JAN 2023

852.215-71 EVALUATION FACTOR COMMITMENTS OCT 2019

852.222-71 COMPLIANCE WITH EXECUTIVE ORDER 13899

(DEVIATION) (APR 2025)

APR 2025

852.228-71 INDEMNIFICATION AND INSURANCE MAR 2018

852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS NOV 2018

852.237-70 INDEMNIFICATION AND MEDICAL LIABILITY INSURANCE OCT 2019

852.237-74 852.242-71

NON-DISCRIMINATION IN SERVICE DELIVERY

ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER

OCT 2019

OCT 2020

C.3 SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

In accordance with FAR 28.307-2 and FAR 52.228-5, the following minimum coverage shall apply to this contract:

(a) Workers' compensation and employers liability: Contractors are required to comply with applicable Federal and State workers' compensation and occupational disease statutes. If occupational diseases are not compensable under those statutes, they shall be covered under the employer's liability section of the insurance policy, except when contract operations are so commingled with a Contractor's commercial operations that it would not be practical to require this coverage. Employer's liability coverage of at least $100,000 is required, except in States with exclusive or monopolistic funds that do not permit workers' compensation to be written by private carriers.

(b) General Liability: $500,000.00 per occurrences.

(c) Automobile liability: $200,000.00 per person; $500,000.00 per occurrence and $20,000.00 property damage.

(d) The successful bidder must present to the Contracting Officer, prior to award, evidence of general liability insurance without any exclusionary clauses for asbestos that would void the general liability coverage.

(End of Clause)

C.4 52.216-18 ORDERING (AUG 2020)

(a) Any supplies and services to be furnished under this contract shall be ordered by issuance of delivery orders or task orders by the individuals or activities designated in the Schedule. Such orders may be issued from 04/01/2026 through 09/30/2030.

(b) All delivery orders or task orders are subject to the terms and conditions of this contract. In the event of conflict between a delivery order or task order and this contract, the contract shall control.

(c) A delivery order or task order is considered "issued" when—

(1) If sent by mail (includes transmittal by U.S. mail or private delivery service), the Government deposits the order in the mail;

(2) If sent by fax, the Government transmits the order to the Contractor’s fax number; or

(3) If sent electronically, the Government either—

(i) Posts a copy of the delivery order or task order to a Government document access system, and notice is sent to the Contractor; or

(ii) Distributes the delivery order or task order via email to the Contractor’s email address.

(d) Orders may be issued by methods other than those enumerated in this clause only if authorized in the contract.

(End of Clause)

C.5 52.216-19 ORDER LIMITATIONS (OCT 1995)

(a) Minimum order. When the Government requires supplies or services covered by this contract in an amount of less than $0.00, the Government is not obligated to purchase, nor is the Contractor obligated to furnish, those supplies or services under the contract.

(b) Maximum order. The Contractor is not obligated to honor—

(1) Any order for a single item in excess of $3,600,000.00;

(2) Any order for a combination of items in excess of $3,600,000.00; or

(3) A series of orders from the same ordering office within 1 days that together call for quantities exceeding the limitation in paragraph (b)(1) or (2) of this section.

(c) If this is a requirements contract (i.e., includes the Requirements clause at subsection 52.216-21 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)), the Government is not required to order a part of any one requirement from the Contractor if that requirement exceeds the maximum-order limitations in paragraph (b) of this section.

(d) Notwithstanding paragraphs (b) and (c) of this section, the Contractor shall honor any order exceeding the maximum order limitations in paragraph (b), unless that order (or orders) is returned to the ordering office within 5 days after issuance, with written notice stating the Contractor's intent not to ship the item (or items) called for and the reasons. Upon receiving this notice, the Government may acquire the supplies or services from another source.

(End of Clause)

C.6 52.216-22 INDEFINITE QUANTITY (DEVIATION) (OCT 2025)

(a) This is an indefinite-quantity contract for the supplies or services specified, and effective for the period stated, in the Schedule. The quantities of supplies and services specified in the Schedule are estimates only and are not purchased by this contract.

(b) Delivery or performance shall be made only as authorized by orders issued in accordance with the Ordering clause. The Contractor shall furnish to the Government, when and if ordered, the supplies or services specified in the Schedule up to and including the quantity designated in the Schedule as the "maximum." The Government shall order at least the quantity of supplies or services designated in the Schedule as the "minimum."

(c) Except for any limitations on quantities in the Order Limitations clause or in the Schedule, there is no limit on the number of orders that may be issued. The Government may issue orders requiring delivery to multiple destinations or performance at multiple locations.

(d) Any order issued during the ordering period of this contract and not completed within that period shall be completed by the Contractor within the time specified in the order, which may include order options to be exercised after the ordering period of this contract but before the end of the period of performance of the order. The contract shall govern the Contractor's and Government's rights and obligations with respect to that order, including options exercised, to the same extent as if the order were completed during the contract's ordering period; provided, that the Contractor shall not be required to make any deliveries under this contract after 09/30/2030.

(End of Provision)

C.7 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 30 days.

(End of Clause)

C.8 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.9 52.240-91 SECURITY PROHIBITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS (NOV 2025)

(DEVIATION)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause— American Security Drone Act-covered foreign entity means an entity included on a list that the Federal Acquisition Security Council (FASC) develops and maintains and publishes in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov (section 1822 of Pub. L. 118-31, 41 U.S.C. 3901 note prec.).

Backhaul means intermediate links between the core network, or backbone network, and the small subnetworks at the edge of the network (e.g., connecting cell phones/towers to the core telephone network). Backhaul can be wireless (e.g., microwave) or wired (e.g., fiber optic, coaxial cable, Ethernet).

Covered application means the social networking service TikTok or any successor application or service developed or provided by ByteDance Limited or an entity owned by ByteDance Limited.

Covered article, as defined in 41 U.S.C. 4713(k), means:

(1) Information technology, as defined in 40 U.S.C. 11101, including cloud computing services of all types;

(2) Telecommunications equipment or telecommunications service, as those terms are defined in section 3 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 153);

(3) The processing of information on a Federal or non-Federal information system, subject to the requirements of the Controlled Unclassified Information program (see 32 CFR part 2002); or

(4) Hardware, systems, devices, software, or services that include embedded or incidental information technology.

Covered foreign country means The People’s Republic of China.

Covered telecommunications equipment or services means—

(1) Telecommunications equipment produced by Huawei Technologies Company or ZTE Corporation (or any subsidiary or affiliate of such entities);

(2) For the purpose of public safety, security of Government facilities, physical security surveillance of critical infrastructure, and other national security purposes, video surveillance and telecommunications equipment…