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This is a Combined Synopsis/RFQ (Request for Quotation) for medical equipment procurement issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 22 on behalf of the Long Beach VA Healthcare System (Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center). The solicitation seeks to replace and upgrade 120 Government-owned Philips IntelliVue X2 patient monitors with Philips IntelliVue X3 monitors, furnish five additional X3 monitors, and provide integration services and training. The acquisition is unrestricted (open-market), with no set-aside designation, and is classified under NAICS code 334510 (Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing) with a small business size standard of 1,250 employees. The solicitation number is 36C26226Q1205, with a response deadline of July 31, 2026, at 11:00 AM Pacific Time. Quotes must be submitted electronically to Jose A. Espinoza (jose.espinoza3@va.gov) in PDF format (no larger than 10MB), with all questions due by July 28, 2026, at 10:00 AM PDT.

The price/cost schedule includes seven line items: 125 IntelliVue Multi-Measurement Modules X3 with specified software modules, 125 NIBP air hoses, 19 project management foundation items, 120 labor hours for install/deinstall, five configuration and implementation shifts (standard and overtime), and two biomedical training courses. Delivery is required within 60 calendar days of order receipt to the Long Beach VA Healthcare System at 5901 E 7th Street, Long Beach, CA 90822-5201. This is a firm fixed-price requirement with payment by electronic funds transfer upon delivery and acceptance. The contractor must be OEM-authorized (Philips), provide all OEM-authorized parts and software, perform complete installation and integration testing, supply onsite go-live support, and maintain compatibility with existing VA systems including central station monitoring, CPRS, DataMed, and MUSE systems. All salient characteristics must be demonstrated, including 12-lead ECG monitoring, touchscreen functionality, four-hour minimum battery duration, compatibility with existing accessories and mounting infrastructure, and chemical resistance to hospital-grade cleaning agents. The contractor must comply with Gray Market and Counterfeit Items restrictions, Buy American requirements, and all applicable FAR clauses for commercial products and services.

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36C26226Q1205

SUBJECT*
Philips IntelliVue Patient Monitoring System Upgrade

GENERAL INFORMATION

CONTRACTING OFFICE’S ZIP CODE*
90815
SOLICITATION NUMBER*
36C26226Q1205
RESPONSE DATE/TIME/ZONE
07-31-2026 11:00 AM PACIFIC TIME, LOS ANGELES, USA
ARCHIVE
30 DAYS AFTER THE RESPONSE DATE
RECOVERY ACT FUNDS
N

SET-ASIDE

PRODUCT SERVICE CODE*
6515
NAICS CODE*
334510
CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS
Department of Veterans Affairs

Network Contracting Office 22 4811 Airport Plaza Drive Suite 600 Long Beach CA 90815

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contracting Specialist Espinoza, Jose A.

jose.espinoza3@va.gov

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

ADDRESS
Long Beach VA Healthcare System

Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center

5901 E 7th Street

Long Beach CA

POSTAL CODE

COUNTRY

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

AGENCY’S URL

URL DESCRIPTION

AGENCY CONTACT’S EMAIL ADDRESS

EMAIL DESCRIPTION

DESCRIPTION

General Information

Document Type:
Combined Solicitation/Synopsis
Solicitation Number:
36C262-26-Q-1205
Posted Date:
07/21/2026
Original Response Date:
07/31/2026
Current Response Date:
07/31/2026
Product or Service Code:
6515
Set Aside:
None
NAICS Code:
334510

Contracting Office Address 4811 Airport Plaza Drive, Suite 600 Long Beach, CA 90815 Description This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products and commercial services prepared in accordance with the format Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.202, for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Products and Commercial Services,” as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued.

This solicitation is issued as an RFQ. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2026-01.

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334510 Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 1,250 Employees.

The FSC/PSC is 6515.

The VA Long Beach System (Tibor Rubin VA Healthcare System, at 5901 E 7TH Street, Long Beach, CA 90822-5201, is seeking to purchase Philips IntelliVue Patient Monitoring System Upgrade.

All interested companies shall provide quotations for the following:

Supplies/Services

See attached Solicitation 36C262-26-Q-1205 for price/cost schedule See attached Solicitation 36C262-26-Q-1205 for Statement of Work and period of performance.

See attached Solicitation 36C262-26-Q-1205 for Evaluation and Basis for Award.

Place of Performance/Place of Delivery

Address:
VA Long Beach Healthcare System

Tibor Rubin Medical Center 5901 E 7th Street Long Beach CA

Postal Code:
90822-5201
Country:
UNITED STATES

The full text of FAR provisions or clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far.

See attached Solicitation 36C262-26-Q-1205 to review the solicitation provisions that apply to this acquisition.

Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM) website located at https://www.sam.gov/portal in accordance with FAR 52.212-3, “Offerors Representations and Certifications–Commercial Items.” If paragraph (j) of the provision is applicable, a written submission is required.

See attached Solicitation 36C262-26-Q-1205 to review the contract clauses that apply to this acquisition.

Offeror must follow the instructions provided in the attached solicitation 36C262-26-Q-1205, Addendum to FAR 52.212-1 – Instructions to Offerors in order to submit Questions, required documents, and submission deadline.

Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail to the Point of Contact listed below.

Point of Contact Jose A. Espinoza jose.espinoza3@va.gov

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice

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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice

PAGE 1 OF

1. REQUISITION NO.

2. CONTRACT NO.

3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE DATE

4. ORDER NO.

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE

a. NAME

b. TELEPHONE NO. (No Collect Calls)

8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL

TIME

9. ISSUED BY

CODE

10. THIS ACQUISITION IS

UNRESTRICTED OR

SET ASIDE:

% FOR:

SMALL BUSINESS

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

(WOSB) ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

EDWOSB

8(A)

NAICS:

SIZE STANDARD:

11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13b. RATING

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ

IFB

RFP

15. DELIVER TO

CODE

16. ADMINISTERED BY

CODE

17a. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

CODE

FACILITY CODE

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

CODE

TELEPHONE NO.

UEI:

EFT:

PHONE:

FAX:

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN OFFER 18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK BELOW IS CHECKED

SEE ADDENDUM

19.

20.

21.

22.

23.

24.

ITEM NO.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

QUANTITY

UNIT

UNIT PRICE

AMOUNT

(Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only) 27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA

ARE

ARE NOT ATTACHED.

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA

ARE

ARE NOT ATTACHED

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN _______________

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF. ___________________________________ OFFER

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND

DATED ________________________________. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY

(BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE

ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED

SET FORTH HEREIN IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER) 30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (TYPE OR PRINT) 30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (TYPE OR PRINT) 31c. DATE SIGNED

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

(REV. NOV 2021)

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

STANDARD FORM 1449

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

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

07-21-2026 Espinoza, Jose A.

562-826-8000 x17360 07-31-2026

11:00 AM

PDT

36C262 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 22 4811 Airport Plaza Drive

X

334510 1,250 Employees

N/A

36C600 Department of Veterans Affairs Long Beach VA Healthcare System (LBVAHCS) Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center 5901 E 7th Street Long Beach CA 90822-5201 36C262 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 22 4811 Airport Plaza Drive

Department of Veterans Affairs Financial Services Center

Submit Invoices Electronically to:

https://portal.tungsten-network.com/ 1-877-489-6135

See CONTINUATION Page

PLEASE ENSURE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS REFERENCED:

ITEM SCHEDULE, SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS AND ALL CLAUSES.

PLEASE ENSURE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS REFERENCED:

ITEM SCHEDULE, SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS, AND ALL CLAUSES

VENDORS SHALL SHOW CLEAR, COMPELLING AND CONVINCING

EVIDENCE THAT ALL ITEMS MEET ALL REQUIRED SALIENT

CHARACTERISTICS IAW FAR 52.212-2 - EVALUATION - COMMERCIAL

PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES.

OFFERORS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE FAR CLAUSE 52.225-2 BUY

AMERICAN CERTIFICATE (OCT 2022)

DELIVER BY: WITHIN 60 CALENDAR DAYS AFTER RECEIPT OF ORDER (ARO)

QUOTE MUST BE SUBMITTED TO JOSE.ESPINOZA3@VA.GOV

THIS IS A FIRM FIXED PRICE REQUIREMENMT.

See CONTINUATION Page

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SECTION A6
A.1 SF 1449 SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES6
SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS9
B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA9
B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE10
ITEM INFORMATION10
B.3 DELIVERY SCHEDULE11
B.4 STATEMENT OF WORK13
SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES15
C.1 52.204-23 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING FOR HARDWARE, SOFTWARE, AND SERVICES DEVELOPED OR PROVIDED BY KASPERSKY LAB COVERED ENTITIES (DEC 2023)15
C.2 52.204-27 PROHIBITION ON A BYTEDANCE COVERED APPLICATION (JUN 2023)16
C.3 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2023)17
C.4 52.219-14 LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)23
C.5 52.222-90 ADDRESSING DEI DISCRIMINATION BY FEDERAL CONTRACTORS25
C.6 52.223-23 SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES (MAY 2024)26
C.7 52.225-2 BUY AMERICAN CERTIFICATE (OCT 2022)28
C.8 52.232-33 PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER—SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (OCT 2018)29
C.9 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)30
C.10 VAAR 852.212-71 GRAY MARKET AND COUNTERFEIT ITEMS (FEB 2023)31
C.11 VAAR 852.219-76 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SUPPLIES AND PRODUCTS32
C.12 VAAR 852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS (NOV 2018)34
C.13 VAAR 852.247-71 DELIVERY LOCATION (OCT 2018)35
C.14 VAAR 852.247-72 MARKING DELIVERABLES (OCT 2018)35
C.15 VAAR 852.247-73 PACKING FOR DOMESTIC SHIPMENT (OCT 2018)36
SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS37
SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS38
E.1 52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)38
E.2 52.204-29 FEDERAL ACQUISITION SUPPLY CHAIN SECURITY ACT ORDERS—REPRESENTATION AND DISCLOSURES (DEC 2023)40
E.3 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (SEP 2023)42
E.4 ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES46
E.5 52.212-2 EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2021)47
E.6 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (OCT 2025) (DEVIATION FEB 2025)48
E.7 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)65
E.8 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)65
E.9 VAAR 852.233-71 ALTERNATE PROTEST PROCEDURE (OCT 2018)66

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: TO BE DETERMINED

b. GOVERNMENT: Contracting Specialist: Jose A. Espinoza Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 22 4811 Airport Plaza Drive, Suite 600 Long Beach CA 90815

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]Upon Delivery & Acceptance with

Approved Receiving Report

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.

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

B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

ITEM NUMBER
DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES
QUANTITY
UNIT
UNIT PRICE
AMOUNT
125.00
EA
__________________
__________________

EER 242935 SEPG 452620 CSN 5820-433464 ALBCC 201M31 REPLACEMENT TURN IN 26-091-105 NEW EE# AND MULTIPLE EIL'S TO BE ASSIGNED UP ON DELIVERY. INTELLIVUE MULTI-MEASUREMENT MODULE X3 - 867030, H72 CRITICAL CARE TRANSPORT SW 867030_H72, B06 DUAL PRESS AND TEMP 867030_B06, SP1 FAST SpO2 867030_SP1, A04 4-WAVES CAPABILITY 867030_A04, E31 CARRYING HANDLE 867030_E31, J45 SMART HOPPING IF 1.4 GHz 867030_J45. DISCOUNTED PRICE.

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 867030

· Country of Origin: _______

· BAA compliance (Yes/No): _______

· TAA compliance (Yes/No): ________

· FSS/SEWP/NAC contract number, if applicable: ________

125.00
EA
__________________
__________________

5 MM ADULT NIBP AIR HOSE 3.0m - DISCOUNTED PRICE.

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 989803209771

· Country of Origin: _______

· BAA compliance (Yes/No): _______

19.00
EA
__________________
__________________

PROJECT MANAGEMENT FOUNDATION

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 989803208681

· Country of Origin: _______

· BAA compliance (Yes/No): _______

· TAA compliance (Yes/No): _______

120.00
EA
__________________
__________________

LABOR: INSTALL/DEINSTALL EQUIPMENT

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 989805710138

· Country of Origin: _______

· BAA compliance (Yes/No): _______

5.00
EA
__________________
__________________

CLIN CONFIG & IMP: 1 STANDARD SHIFT

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 989803216591

· Country of Origin: _______

· BAA compliance (Yes/No): _______

5.00
EA
__________________
__________________

CLIN CONFIG & IMP: 1 OVERTIME SHIFT

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 989803216601

· Country of Origin: _______

· BAA compliance (Yes/No): _______

2.00
EA
__________________
__________________

BIOMEDICAL TRAINING COURSES A30 CMS1IL008 PICiX Basic

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: MXU0011

· Country of Origin: _______

· BAA compliance (Yes/No): _______

GRAND TOTAL
__________________

B.3 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

ITEM NUMBER
SHIPPING INFORMATION
QUANTITY
DELIVERY DATE

125.00

125.00

19.00

120.00

5.00

5.00

2.00

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B.4 STATEMENT OF WORK

1. Scope The Contractor shall furnish all labor, supervision, transportation, materials, equipment, OEM-authorized parts, software, installation, integration, testing, validation, training, documentation, and incidental services necessary to replace and upgrade 120 Government-owned Philips IntelliVue X2 patient monitors with Philips IntelliVue X3 patient monitors, furnish five (5) additional X3 monitors, integrate the system into the existing VA Long Beach Healthcare System monitoring environment, and provide two (2) PIIC iX Rev. 4 Biomedical Training Course seats.

2. Period of Performance The period of performance shall begin upon contract award and continue through installation, integration, testing, Government acceptance, and completion of all required documentation.

3. Hours of Performance Normal hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time unless otherwise approved by the COR. After-hours work requires prior COR approval.

4. Vendor to Provide Ongoing Support Services Provide technical/clinical telephone support during implementation and warranty support, as applicable.

Provide technical and application consulting for the Philips IntelliVue X2 to X3 upgrade.

Education Provide onsite clinical support during installation and go-live.

Provide two (2) PIIC iX Rev. 4 Biomedical Training Course seats.

Parts and Software Provide all OEM-authorized parts, software, firmware, and materials required for installation and proper system operation.

Schedule and perform required software/firmware updates necessary for proper system operation.

Labor Provide all labor required for installation, configuration, integration, testing, validation, and operational turnover.

Correct contractor-caused configuration deficiencies at no additional cost.

Reporting Procedures Coordinate all onsite work through Biomedical Engineering.

Report onsite, comply with visitor procedures, and notify Biomedical Engineering upon completion of work.

Documentation Provide installation reports, testing results, configuration records, warranty information, equipment inventory, and training documentation.

5. Contractor Access and Badging Contractor personnel requiring onsite access shall comply with applicable VA Handbook 0735 (HSPD-12), facility access, fingerprinting, training, and badging requirements. The Contractor shall coordinate all access requirements with the COR sufficiently in advance to avoid delays. Temporary access procedures may be used when authorized by the Government.

6. Salient Characteristics

6.1 Portable and bedside patient monitors capable of safely transporting critical cardiac monitored patients to intensive care units and procedural areas, including radiology and ultrasound.

6.2 Host monitor screen shall be mounted to a wheeled and locking standing mount.

6.3 System shall continuously monitor 12-lead ECG, heart rate, respiratory rate, plethysmography, SpO2, and end-tidal CO2.

6.4 System shall include oxygen saturation monitoring capability compatible with disposable finger probes.

6.5 System shall provide blood pressure repetition cycle settings ranging from STAT mode to one-minute through fifteen-minute intervals.

6.6 System shall support commonly utilized disposable blood pressure cuff configurations currently used within the facility.

6.7 System shall provide on-demand vital signs and ECG print functionality and automatic print capability based on preset high and low parameter alarms.

6.8 System shall be fully compatible and interoperable with the existing Philips IntelliVue patient monitoring infrastructure, including central station monitoring, data communication, and clinical workflow integration.

6.9 Monitor shall include touchscreen functionality for clinical operation and navigation.

6.10 Host monitor and mobile units shall store patient data and support download capability to the host monitor.

6.11 Data collected on the mobile unit shall support download capability to monitoring systems, CPRS, DataMed, and MUSE systems.

6.12 System shall support manufacturer-authorized software updates, maintenance, diagnostics, and biomedical servicing.

6.13 Replacement devices shall be compatible with existing Philips accessories, cables, sensors, and mounting infrastructure where applicable.

6.14 System shall provide a minimum battery duration capability of four (4) hours.

6.15 Equipment shall be chemically resistant to commonly used hospital-grade cleaning and disinfecting agents.

6.16 Offeror shall provide OEM authorization or documentation demonstrating authority to furnish, install, configure, support, and maintain the proposed solution.

6.17 Contractor shall provide complete installation, integration, validation, and operational testing.

6.18 Contractor shall provide onsite go-live support.

6.19 Contractor shall provide all required software licenses and firmware necessary for normal operation.

6.20 Solution shall maintain compatibility with existing alarm management and clinical workflows.

6.21 Offeror shall submit technical literature cross-referenced to each salient characteristic.

6.22 Failure to demonstrate compliance with every salient characteristic may render the offer technically unacceptable.

These salient characteristics are considered essential to maintain compatibility, clinical continuity, interoperability, patient safety, and operational standardization within the existing VA healthcare environment.

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

C.1 52.204-23 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING FOR HARDWARE, SOFTWARE, AND SERVICES DEVELOPED OR PROVIDED BY KASPERSKY LAB COVERED ENTITIES (DEC 2023)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—Kaspersky Lab covered article means any hardware, software, or service that—

(1) Is developed or provided by a Kaspersky Lab covered entity;

(2) Includes any hardware, software, or service developed or provided in whole or in part by a Kaspersky Lab covered entity; or

(3) Contains components using any hardware or software developed in whole or in part by a Kaspersky Lab covered entity.

Kaspersky Lab covered entity means—

(1) Kaspersky Lab;

(2) Any successor entity to Kaspersky Lab, including any change in name, e.g., ‘‘Kaspersky’’;

(3) Any entity that controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with Kaspersky Lab; or

(4) Any entity of which Kaspersky Lab has a majority ownership.

(b) Prohibition. Section 1634 of Division A of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (Pub. L. 115–91) prohibits Government use of any Kaspersky Lab covered article. The Contractor is prohibited from—

(1) Providing any Kaspersky Lab covered article that the Government will use on or after October 1, 2018; and

(2) Using any Kaspersky Lab covered article on or after October 1, 2018, in the development of data or deliverables first produced in the performance of the contract.

(c) Reporting requirement. (1) In the event the Contractor identifies a Kaspersky Lab covered article provided to the Government during contract performance, or the Contractor is notified of such by a subcontractor at any tier or any other source, the Contractor shall report, in writing, to the Contracting Officer or, in the case of the Department of Defense, to the website at https://dibnet.dod.mil. For indefinite delivery contracts, the Contractor shall report to the Contracting Officer for the indefinite delivery contract and the Contracting Officer(s) for any affected order or, in the case of the Department of Defense, identify both the indefinite delivery contract and any affected orders in the report provided at https://dibnet.dod.mil.

(2) The Contractor shall report the following information pursuant to paragraph (c)(1) of this clause:

(i) Within 3 business days from the date of such identification or notification: The contract number; the order number(s), if applicable; supplier name; brand; model number (Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number); item description; and any readily available information about mitigation actions undertaken or recommended.

(ii) Within 10 business days of submitting the report pursuant to paragraph (c)(1) of this clause: Any further available information about mitigation actions undertaken or recommended. In addition, the Contractor shall describe the efforts it undertook to prevent use or submission of a Kaspersky Lab covered article, any reasons that led to the use or submission of the Kaspersky Lab covered article, and any additional efforts that will be incorporated to prevent future use or submission of Kaspersky Lab covered articles.

(d) Subcontracts. The Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (d), in all subcontracts including subcontracts for the acquisition of commercial products or commercial services.

(End of Clause)

C.2 52.204-27 PROHIBITION ON A BYTEDANCE COVERED APPLICATION (JUN 2023)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause— 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.

Information technology, as defined in 40 U.S.C. 11101(6)—

(1) Means any equipment or interconnected system or subsystem of equipment, used in the automatic acquisition, storage, analysis, evaluation, manipulation, management, movement, control, display, switching, interchange, transmission, or reception of data or information by the executive agency, if the equipment is used by the executive agency directly or is used by a contractor under a contract with the executive agency that requires the use—

(i) Of that equipment; or

(ii) Of that equipment to a significant extent in the performance of a service or the furnishing of a product;

(2) Includes computers, ancillary equipment (including imaging peripherals, input, output, and storage devices necessary for security and surveillance), peripheral equipment designed to be controlled by the central processing unit of a computer, software, firmware and similar procedures, services (including support services), and related resources; but

(3) Does not include any equipment acquired by a Federal contractor incidental to a Federal contract.

(b) Prohibition. Section 102 of Division R of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (Pub. L. 117–328), the No TikTok on Government Devices Act, and its implementing guidance under Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Memorandum M–23–13, dated February 27, 2023, ‘‘No TikTok on Government Devices’’ Implementation Guidance, collectively prohibit the presence or use of a covered application on executive agency information technology, including certain equipment used by Federal contractors. The Contractor is prohibited from having or using a covered application on any information technology owned or managed by the Government, or on any information technology used or provided by the Contractor under this contract, including equipment provided by the Contractor’s employees; however, this prohibition does not apply if the Contracting Officer provides written notification to the Contractor that an exception has been granted in accordance with OMB Memorandum M–23–13.

(c) Subcontracts. The Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (c), in all subcontracts, including subcontracts for the acquisition of commercial products or commercial services.

(End of Clause) C.3 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2023)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(g) Invoice.

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

(i) Name and address of the Contractor;

(ii) Invoice date and number;

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(i) Payment.—

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(D) Contractor point of contact.

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

(6) Interest.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(A) The date fixed under this contract.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(m) Termination for cause. The Government may terminate this contract, or any part hereof, for cause in the event of any default by the Contractor, or if the Contractor fails to comply with any contract terms and conditions, or fails to provide the Government, upon request, with adequate assurances of future performance. In the event of termination for cause, the Government shall not be liable to the Contractor for any amount for supplies or services not accepted, and the Contractor shall be liable to the Government for any and all rights and remedies provided by law. 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 hereunder 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) Other compliances. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State and local laws, executive orders, rules and regulations applicable to its performance under this contract.

(r) 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; 18 U.S.C. 431 relating to officials not to benefit; 40 U.S.C. chapter 37, Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards; 41 U.S.C. chapter 87, Kickbacks; 49 U.S.C. 40118, Fly American; and 41 U.S.C. chapter 21 relating to procurement integrity.

(s) 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 Assignments, Disputes, Payments, Invoice, Other Compliances, Compliance with Laws Unique to Government Contracts, and Unauthorized Obligations paragraphs of this clause;

(3) The clause at 52.212-5.

(4) Addenda to this solicitation or contract, including any license agreements for computer software.

(5) Solicitation provisions if this is a solicitation.

(6) Other paragraphs of this clause.

(7) The Standard Form 1449.

(8) Other documents, exhibits, and attachments

(9) The specification.

(t) [Reserved]

(u) Unauthorized Obligations.

(1) Except as stated in paragraph (u)(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 (u)(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.

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

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

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

(End of Addendum to 52.212-4)

C.4 52.219-14 LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)

(a) This clause does not apply to the unrestricted portion of a partial set-aside.

(b) Definition. Similarly situated entity, as used in this clause, means a first-tier subcontractor, including an independent contractor, that—

(1) Has the same small business program status as that which qualified the prime contractor for the award (e.g., for a small business set-aside contract, any small business concern, without regard to its socioeconomic status); and

(2) Is considered small for the size standard under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code the prime contractor assigned to the subcontract.

(c) Applicability. This clause applies only to—

(1) Contracts that have been set aside for any of the small business concerns identified in 19.000(a)(3);

(2) Part or parts of a multiple-award contract that have been set aside for any of the small business concerns identified in 19.000(a)(3);

(3) Contracts that have been awarded on a sole-source basis in accordance with sections 19.105, 19.106, 19.107, and 19.108;

(4) Orders expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold and that are set aside for small business concerns under multiple-award contracts, as described in 8.4 and 16.5;

(5) Orders, regardless of dollar value, that are set aside in accordance with sections 19.105, 19.106, 19.107, and 19.108 under multiple-award contracts, as described in 8.4 and 16.5; and

(6) Contracts using the HUBZone price evaluation preference to award to a HUBZone small business concern unless the concern waived the evaluation preference.

(d) Independent contractors. An independent contractor shall be considered a subcontractor.

(e) By submission of an offer and execution of a contract, the Contractor agrees that in performance of a contract assigned a North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for—

(1) Services (except construction), it will not pay more than 50 percent of the amount paid by the Government for contract performance to subcontractors that are not similarly situated entities. Any work that a similarly situated entity further subcontracts will count towards the prime contractor’s 50 percent subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. When a contract includes both services and supplies, the 50 percent limitation shall apply only to the service portion of the contract;

(2) Supplies (other than procurement from a nonmanufacturer of such supplies), it will not pay more than 50 percent of the amount paid by the Government for contract performance, excluding the cost of materials, to subcontractors that are not similarly situated entities. Any work that a similarly situated entity further subcontracts will count towards the prime contractor’s 50 percent subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. When a contract includes both supplies and services, the 50 percent limitation shall apply only to the supply portion of the contract;

(3) General construction, it will not pay more than 85 percent of the amount paid by the Government for contract performance, excluding the cost of materials, to subcontractors that are not similarly situated entities. Any work that a similarly situated entity further subcontracts will count towards the prime contractor’s 85 percent subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded; or

(4) Construction by special trade contractors, it will not pay more than 75 percent of the amount paid by the Government for contract performance, excluding the cost of materials, to subcontractors that are not similarly situated entities. Any work that a similarly situated entity further subcontracts will count towards the prime contractor’s 75 percent subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded.

(f) The Contractor shall comply with the limitations on subcontracting as follows:

(1) For contracts, in accordance with paragraphs (c)(1), (2), (3) and (6) of this clause— [] By the end of the base term of the contract and then by the end of each subsequent option period; or [] By the end of the performance period for each order issued under the contract.

(2) For orders, in accordance with paragraphs (c)(4) and (5) of this clause, by the end of the performance period for the order.

(g) A joint venture agrees that, in the performance of the contract, the applicable percentage specified in paragraph (e) of this clause will be performed by the aggregate of the joint venture participants.

(1) In a joint venture comprised of a small business protégé and its mentor approved by the Small Business Administration, the small business protégé shall perform at least 40 percent of the work performed by the joint venture. Work performed by the small business protégé in the joint venture must be more than administrative functions.

(2) In an 8(a) joint venture, the 8(a) participant(s) shall perform at least 40 percent of the work performed by the joint venture. Work performed by the 8(a) participants in the joint venture must be more than administrative functions.

(End of Clause)

C.5 52.222-90 ADDRESSING DEI DISCRIMINATION BY FEDERAL CONTRACTORS

As prescribed in 22.2203, insert the following clause:

Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors (Deviation DATE)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause— Program participation means membership or participation in, or access or admission to: training, mentoring, or leadership development programs; educational opportunities; clubs; associations; or similar opportunities that are sponsored or established by the contractor or subcontractor.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(End of clause)

C.6 52.223-23 SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES (MAY 2024)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause— Biobased product means a product determined by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to be a commercial product or industrial product (other than food or feed) that is composed, in whole or in significant part, of biological products, including renewable domestic agricultural materials and forestry materials, or that is an intermediate ingredient or feedstock. The term includes, with respect to forestry materials, forest products that meet biobased content requirements, notwithstanding the market share the product holds, the age of the product, or whether the market for the product is new or emerging. (7 U.S.C. 8101) (7 CFR 3201.2).

Recovered material means waste materials and by-products recovered or diverted from solid waste, but the term does not include those materials and by-products generated from, and commonly reused within, an original manufacturing process. (42 U.S.C. 6903).

Sustainable products and services means products and services that are subject to and meet the following applicable statutory mandates and directives for purchasing:

(1) Statutory purchasing programs.

(i) Products containing recovered material designated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (42 U.S.C. 6962) (40 CFR part 247) (https:// www.epa.gov/smm/comprehensiveprocurement-guideline-cpgprogram#products).

(ii) Energy- and water-efficient products that are ENERGY STAR® certified or Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP)- designated products (42 U.S.C. 8259b) (10 CFR part 436, subpart C) (https:// www.energy.gov/eere/femp/search-energyefficient-products and https:// www.energystar.gov/products?s=mega).

(iii) Biobased products meeting the content requirement of the USDA under the BioPreferred® program (7 U.S.C. 8102) (7 CFR part 3201) (https://www.biopreferred.gov).

(iv) Acceptable chemicals, products, and manufacturing processes listed under EPA’s Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) program, which ensures a safe and smooth transition away from substances that contribute to the depletion of stratospheric ozone (42 U.S.C. 7671l) (40 CFR part 82, subpart G) (https://www.epa.gov/snap).

(2) Required EPA purchasing programs.

(i) WaterSense® labeled (water efficient) products and services (https://www.epa.gov/ watersense/watersense-products).

(ii) Safer Choice-certified products (products that contain safer chemical ingredients) (https://www.epa.gov/ saferchoice/products).

(iii) Product and services that meet EPA Recommendations of Specifications, Standards, and…

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