S02. 36C26226Q1116 Gloved Fingertip and Media Fill CSS.pdf

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice

*= Required Field Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice

SUBJECT* Gloved Fingertip and Mediafill Testing 08/01/2026-07/31/2031 Base Plus 4 VA Loma Linda Health Care Systems

GENERAL INFORMATION

CONTRACTING OFFICE’S ZIP CODE* 87108

SOLICITATION NUMBER* 36C26226Q1116

RESPONSE DATE/TIME/ZONE 07-27-2026 11:00am MOUNTAIN TIME, DENVER, USA

ARCHIVE 60 DAYS AFTER THE RESPONSE DATE

RECOVERY ACT FUNDS N

SET-ASIDE SDVOSBC

PRODUCT SERVICE CODE* Q517

NAICS CODE* 541380

CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS Department of Veterans Affairs

NCO22-Gilbert Network Contracting New Mexico VA Health Care System 1501 San Pedro Drive SE Albuquerque NM 87108

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contract Specialist Jordan Alonzo jordan.alonzo@va.gov

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

ADDRESS Department of Veterans Affairs VA Loma Linda Health Care Systems

VALLHCS

11201 Benton Street Loma Linda California

POSTAL CODE 92357

COUNTRY United States

DESCRIPTION

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, “Streamlined

Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items,” 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 2025-03

This solicitation is set-aside for 100% SDVOSB, IAW FAR 19.5 Small Business Total

Set-Asides, Partial Set-Asides, and Reserves.

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 541380, with a small business size standard of $16.5 Million.

The FSC/PSC is J065.

The VA Loma Linda Healthcare System (VALLHCS), Jerry L. Pettis VA Medical Center

(VAMC), located at 11201 Benton Street, Loma Linda, CA 92357-1000, is seeking to purchase deionization water system maintenance used for sterilizing surgical equipment.

All interested companies shall provide quotations for the following:

Supplies/Services

Line Item Description Quantity Unit of Measure

Unit Price Total Price

0001 Media Fill Test 128 EA

0002 Media Fill Test Analysis 128 EA

0003 Fingertip Test 128 EA

0004 Fingertip Test Media 6 EA

0005 Fingertip Test Analysis 128 EA

0006 Fingertip Test Analysis New Employee

6 EA

0007 Daily Labor Fee- Travel 16 EA

1001 Media Fill Test 128 EA

1002 Media Fill Test Analysis 128 EA

1003 Fingertip Test 128 EA

1004 Fingertip Test Media 6 EA

1005 Fingertip Test Analysis 128 EA

1006 Fingertip Test Analysis New 6 EA

Employee

1007 Daily Labor Fee – Travel 6 EA

2001 Media Fill Test 128 EA

2002 Media Fill Test Analysis 128 EA

2003 Fingertip Test 128 EA

2004 Fingertip Test Media 6 EA

2005 Fingertip Test Analysis 128 EA

2006 Fingertip Test Analysis New Employee

6 EA

2007 Daily Labor Fee – Travel 6 EA

3001 Media Fill Test 128 EA

3002 Media Fill Test Analysis 128 EA

3003 Fingertip Test 128 EA

3004 Fingertip Test Media 6 EA

3005 Fingertip Test Analysis 128 EA

3006 Fingertip Test Analysis New Employee

6 EA

3007 Daily Labor Fee – Travel 6 EA

4001 Media Fill Test 128 EA

4002 Media Fill Test Analysis 128 EA

4003 Fingertip Test 128 EA

4004 Fingertip Test Media 6 EA

4005 Fingertip Test Analysis 128 EA

4006 Fingertip Test Analysis New Employee

6 EA

4007 Daily Labor Fee – Travel 6 EA

Statement of Work (SOW)

I. TITLE:

Media Fill and Gloved Fingertip Testing

II. BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

The VA Loma Linda Health Care System is seeking a contractor to provide

Media Fill Testing (MFT) and Gloved Fingertip Testing (GFT) for evaluation of personnel performance for employees assigned to compound sterile products.

III. OBJECTIVES:

Provide initial and semi-annual MFT and GFT for evaluation of personnel performance for employees assigned to compound sterile products. Base year, plus four option years requested.

IV. SCOPE:

4.1 Supplier shall have trained and accredited personnel conduct MFT and GFT.

4.2 Supplier shall conduct all testing procedures according to United States

Pharmacopeia (USP) standards including, but not limited to, USP <797>

Pharmaceutical Compounding – Sterile Preparations and USP <1116>

Microbioloical Control and Monitoring Of Aseptic Processing Environments.

4.3 Supplier shall provide all necessary materials, labor, supervision, and management to coordinate MFT and GFT for VA Loma Linda Healthcare System.

4.4 Supplier shall provide detailed information on the MFT process to be conducted when requested.

4.5 Supplier shall conduct MFT and GFT testing for employees newly assigned to the compound sterile preparations, then every 6-12 months thereafter.

4.6 Supplier shall coordinate testing dates with VA Loma Linda Healthcare System

Inpatient Pharmacy Management team as needed, with at least fourty eight hours notice.

4.7 Supplier shall provide retesting in the event of inconclusive or positive results.

V. OVER AND ABOVE REPAIR:

Upon discovery of malfunctioning part, the contractor shall immediately notify the COR. The repair shall not be initiated until approval is obtained from the

Contracting Officer and appropriate Facility Staff or COR. Chargers for repair, labor, and parts shall originate only when required and upon prior approval being granted by the Contractor Officer. At the VA's option the contractor may be requested to provide a price quotation for the repair job. The VA has sole discretion to select the Contractor who is willing to provide these repair services, and they will be ordered as a separate action (not as part of this contract).

VI. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:

Base Plus 4, from performance start date. Work may be scheduled during the day or night (Depending on load demand), Monday thru Friday and/or Saturday thru Sunday.

• Daytime hours: 6 am to 4 pm

• Evening hours: 4 pm to 4 am

Contractor shall initiate work within 2 weeks of being contacted by the designated Contracting Officer’s Point of Contact (POC) or designee. Work shall be scheduled through the POC or designee, who will coordinate with VALLHCS staff. Timelines are subject to change due to VALLHCS operational requirements.

VII. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE:

VA Loma Linda 11201 Benton St. Loma Linda, CA 92357

VIII. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:

a. Contractor shall schedule start date with POC or designee five (5) business days in advance.

b. Contactor personnel shall have valid Loma Linda PIV badges before starting work.

Supplier shall conduct all testing procedures according to United States

Pharmacopeia (USP) standards including, but not limited to, USP <797>

Pharmaceutical Compounding – Sterile Preparations and USP <1116>

Microbioloical Control and Monitoring Of Aseptic Processing Environments.

IX. AUTHORIZED SERVICES:

Only those services specified herein are authorized under this contract. Before permitting and/or performing any service of a non-contract nature, the

Contractor shall advise the CO of the reason (s) for the additional work and/or service. The Contractor is cautioned that only the CO or his/her designee may authorize additional service that are within the scope of this contract and that reimbursement shall not be made unless prior authorization is obtained from the CO. All changes to the contract shall be issued through a contract modification in writing from the CO to the Contractor.

X. DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY:

No additional service shall be provided without the approval from the

Contracting Officer (CO) or his/her designee of this contract. The

Contractor shall not accept any instructions issued by any other person(s) other than the CO or his/her delegated representative acting within the limits of his/her authority.

XI. GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED EQUIPMENT (GFE) GOVERNMENT FURNISHED

INFORMATION (GFI):

No Government equipment will be used by the Vendor.

XII. RECOGNIZED HOLIDAYS:

The following is a list of all Government recognized holidays:

In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 6103, Executive Order 11582 and Public Law 94-

97 the following National holidays are observed and for the purpose of this contract are defined as “Legal Federal official holidays”:

New Year’s Day: January 1

Martin Luther King ‘s Birthday: Third Monday in

January

President’s Day: Third Monday in February

Memorial Day: Last Monday in May

Juneteenth Independence Day: June 19

Independence Day: July 4

Labor Day: First Monday in September

Columbus Day: Second Monday in October

Veterans Day: November 11

Thanksgiving Day: Fourth Thursday in November

Christmas Day: December 25

If a holiday falls on Sunday, the following Monday shall be observed as the legal holiday. When a holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is observed as a legal holiday by U.S. Government agencies. Also included, would be any other day specifically declared by the President of the United States of America to be a National Holiday.

XIII. CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEES AND BADGES:

Contractor personnel shall present a neat appearance and be easily recognized as Contractor employees.

Examples: Wearing distinctive clothing such as uniform, badges, patches, etc. All contractor personnel shall be required to wear VA provided identification (I.D.) badges above the waist at all times while on the VA grounds. Contractor shall be required to coordinate with the COR to obtain the VA provided I.D. badges for all staff. All VA provided I.D. badges shall be returned at the end of the contract or upon completion of service. Failure to wear ID badges may result in removal from any of the VA facilities and/or otherwise referred to as

Government property.

XIV. SAFETY AND PPE EQUIPMENT:

Personal Protective Equipment shall be provided for each Contractor employee by the contractor. Possession of weapons is prohibited.

XV. SMOKING and VAPING POLICIES:

Smoking and vaping are prohibited on Government property.

XVI. PARKING:

It is the responsibility of Contractor personnel to park only in designated parking areas. Parking information is available from the VA Security

Service. The VA shall not invalidate or make reimbursement for parking violations of the Contractor's personnel under any circumstances.

XVII. COMPLAINTS:

Contractor shall promptly and courteously respond to complaints within three (3) working days to the COR. Including complaints brought to the contractor’s attention by the CO. Contractor shall maintain a written record of all complaints, both written and oral showing the identity of the individual, the nature of the complaint, and contractor’s response.

Contractor shall permit the Government to inspect the written records of complaints upon reasonable notice from the CO.

The contract period of performance is 08/01/2026-07/31/2031

Place of Performance/Place of Delivery

Address: Department of Veterans Affairs

VA Loma Linda Healthcare System

(VALLHCS)

Jerry L. Pettis VA Medical Center (VAMC)

11201 Benton Street

Loma Linda, CA

Postal Code: 92357-1000

Country: UNITED STATES

The full text of FAR provisions or clauses may be accessed electronically at http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html.

The following solicitation provisions apply to this acquisition:

1. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors–Commercial Products and Commercial

Services (OCT 2025)

2. ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-1

3. FAR 52.252-1, “Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference” (FEB 1998)

4. FAR 52.203-11 “Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence

Certain Federal Transactions.” (SEPT 2024)

5. FAR 52.203-18 “Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal

Confidentiality Agreements or Statements-Representation.” (JAN 2017)

6. FAR 52.204-7, “System for Award Management” (NOV 2024)

7. FAR 52.204-90 System for Award Management—Registration (NOV 2025)

8. FAR 52.204-90 Offer Identification (NOV 2025)

9. FAR 52.217-5 Evaluation of Options (NOV 2025)

10. FAR 52.229-11 Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements – Notice and Representation

(SEPT 2025)

11. VAAR 852.233-70 “Protest Content/Alternative Dispute Resolution” (SEPT 2018)

12. VAAR 852.233-71 “Alternate Protest Procedure” (SEPT 2018)

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– http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html https://www.sam.gov/portal

Commercial Items.” If paragraph (j) of the provision is applicable, a written submission is required.

The following contract clauses apply to this acquisition:

• FAR 52.212-4, “Contract Terms and Conditions–Commercial Items” (OCT 2025)

• ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-4

• FAR 52.252-2, “Clauses Incorporated by Reference” (FEB 1998)

• FAR 52.203-6 “ALT I Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government” (NOV

2021)

• FAR 52.203-17 “Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights” (NOV 2023)

• FAR 52.203-19 “Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements” (JAN 2017)

• FAR 52.204-9 “Personal Identity Verfication of Contractor Personnel” (Jan 2011)

• FAR 52.204-13 “System for Award Management-Maintenance” (NOV 2025)

• FAR 52.209-6 “Protecting Government’s Interest When Subcontracting With

Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Proposed for Debarment or Voluntarily

Excluded” (NOV 2025)

• FAR 52.209-10 “Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporation”

(NOV 2025)

• FAR 52.217-8 “Option to Extend Services” (NOV 1999)

• FAR 52.217-9 “Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (MAR 2000)

• FAR 52.219-6 “Notice of Total Small Business Set-aside (NOV 2025)

• FAR 52.219-8 “Utilization of Small Business Concerns” (NOV 2025)

• FAR 52.219-14 “Limitations on Subcontracting” (NOV 2025)

• FAR 52.219-28 “Postaward Small Business Program Representation” (NOV 2025)

• FAR 52.222-3 “Convict Labor” (NOV 2025)

• FAR 52.222-35 “Equal Opportunity for Veterans” (NOV 2025)

• FAR 52.222-36 “Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities” (NOV 2025)

• FAR 52.222-37 “Employment Reports on Veterans” (NOV 2025)

• FAR 52.222-41 “Service Labor Contract Standards” (NOV 2025)

• FAR 52.222-42 “Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires” (May 2014)

• FAR 52.222-43 “Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-

Price Adjustment (NOV 2025)

• FAR 52.222-50 “Combating Trafficking in Persons” (NOV 2025)

• FAR 52.222-54 “ Employment Eligibility Verification” (NOV 2025)

• FAR 52.222-55 “Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order

14026” (NOV 2025)

• FAR 52.222-62 “Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706” (NOV 2025)

• FAR 52.222-90 “Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors” (APR 2026)

• FAR 52.223-23 “Sustainable Products” (NOV 2025)

• FAR 52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving

(SEPT 2025)

• FAR 52.229-3 Federal, State, and Local Taxes” (SEPT 2025)

• FAR 52.232-33 “Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award

Management” (OCT 2018)

• FAR 52.232-40 “Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors”

(MAR 2023)

• FAR 52.233-3 “Protest After Award” (NOV 2025)

• FAR 52.233-4 “Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim” (NOV 2025)

• FAR 52.237-2 “Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation”

(APR 1984)

• FAR 52.240-91 “Security Prohibitions and Exclusions” (NOV 2025)

• FAR 52.244-6 “Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services”

(APR 2026)

• VAAR 852.203-70 “Commercial Advertising” (MAY 2018)

• VAAR 852.204-70 “Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel (MAR

2026)

• VAAR 852.219-73 “VA Notice of Total Set-Aside for Certified Service-Disabled

Vetera-Owned Small Businesses (JAN 2023) (DEVIATION)

• VAAR 852.219-75 “VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting – Certificate of

Compliance for Services and Construction (JAN 2023)

• VAAR 852.222-71 Compliance with Executive Order 13899 (APR 2025)

• VAAR 852.223-71 Safety and Health (SEPT 2019)

• VAAR 852.232-2 “Electronic Submission of Payment Requests” (NOV 2018)

• VAAR 852.242-71 “Administrative Contracting Office” (OCT 2020)

• End of Addendum 52.212-4

All quoters shall submit the following: All information required by FAR 52.212-1(b)

Submission of Offers.

All quotes shall be sent to jordan.alonzo@va.gov

Award will be based upon a comparative evaluation of quotes in accordance with the

Simplified Acquisition Procedures of FAR 13. Comparative evaluation is the side by side pairwise comparison of quotes based on factors resulting in a Contracting Officer decision for the quote most favorable to the Government.

Options will be evaluated at time of award.

The following are the decision factors: Price, Past Performance with price weighed more important.

Past performance will be based on CPARS and FAPIIS ratings. No rating in CPARS is equal to a neutral rating.

mailto:jordan.alonzo@va.gov

The award will be made as the response most advantageous to the Government.

Responses should contain your best terms and conditions.

To facilitate the award process, all quotes must include a statement regarding the terms and conditions herein as follows:

"The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document without modification, deletion, or addition."

OR

"The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document with the exception, deletion, or addition of the following:"

Quoters shall list exception(s) and rationale for the exception(s), if any.

Questions shall be received no later than 07/20/2026 at 11:00am MDT. Submission of your response shall be received not later than 07/27/2026, 11:00am MDT at jordan.alonzo@va.gov only. Subject line should include “RESPONSE TO RFQ

36C26226Q1116” Responses shall have minimal mention of company name and logo within documentation. Technical documentation shall be less than 10 pages in length.

Submissions shall include your quote using the attached schedule as well as a capabilities statement with qualifications proving all certifications and education required for the work being conducted in SOW, as this is highly scientific and regulated.

Submissions not meeting all requirements of the SOW will be considered ineligible for award.

Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR

52.212-1(f).

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

Jordan Alonzo, Contract Specialist, jordan.alonzo@va.gov

A.1 52.212-2 EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (OCT 2025) (DEVIATION)

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

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

(c) Notice of award. A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer furnished to the successful Offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the

Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

(End of Provision)

A.2 52.222-90 ADDRESSING DEI DISCRIMINATION BY FEDERAL

CONTRACTORS (DEVIATION APR 2026)

(a)Definitions. As used in this clause—

Program participation means membership or participation in, or access or admission to:

training, mentoring, or leadership development programs; educational opportunities; clubs;

associations; or similar opportunities that are sponsored or established by the contractor or subcontractor.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(End of Clause)

A.3 VAAR 852.219-75 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON

SUBCONTRACTING—CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICES AND

CONSTRUCTION (JAN 2023) (DEVIATION)

(a) Pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127(l)(2), the offeror certifies that—

(1) If awarded a contract (see FAR 2.101 definition), it will comply with the limitations on subcontracting requirement as provided in the solicitation and the resultant contract, as follows:

(i) [] Services. In the case of a contract for services (except construction), the contractor will not pay more than 50% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not certified

SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database as set forth in 852.219–73 or certified VOSBs listed in the SBA certification database as set forth in 852.219–74. Any work that a similarly situated certified SDVOSB/VOSB subcontractor further subcontracts will count towards the 50% subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. Other direct costs may be excluded to the extent they are not the principal purpose of the acquisition and small business concerns do not provide the service as set forth in 13 CFR 125.6.

(ii) [] General construction. In the case of a contract for general construction, the contractor will not pay more than 85% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not certified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database as set forth in 852.219–73 or certified VOSBs listed in the SBA certification database as set forth in 852.219–74. Any work that a similarly situated certified SDVOSB/VOSB subcontractor further subcontracts will count towards the 85% subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. Cost of materials are excluded and not considered to be subcontracted.

(iii) [] Special trade construction contractors. In the case of a contract for special trade contractors, the contractor will not pay more than 75% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not certified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database as set forth in

852.219–73 or certified VOSBs listed in the SBA certification database as set forth in 852.219–

74. Any work that a similarly situated certified SDVOSB/VOSB subcontractor further subcontracts will count towards the 75% subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. Cost of materials are excluded and not considered to be subcontracted.

(2) The offeror acknowledges that this certification concerns a matter within the jurisdiction of an Agency of the United States. The offeror further acknowledges that this certification is subject to Title 18, United States Code, Section 1001, and, as such, a false, fictitious, or fraudulent certification may render the offeror subject to criminal, civil, or administrative penalties, including prosecution.

(3) If VA determines that an SDVOSB/ VOSB awarded a contract pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127 did not act in good faith, such SDVOSB/VOSB shall be subject to any or all of the following:

(i) Referral to the VA Suspension and Debarment Committee;

(ii) A fine under section 16(g)(1) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 645(g)(1)); and

(iii) Prosecution for violating 18 U.S.C. 1001.

(b) The offeror represents and understands that by submission of its offer and award of a contract it may be required to provide copies of documents or records to VA that VA may review to determine whether the offeror complied with the limitations on subcontracting requirement specified in the contract. Contracting officers may, at their discretion, require the contractor to demonstrate its compliance with the limitations on subcontracting at any time during performance and upon completion of a contract if the information regarding such compliance is not already available to the contracting officer. Evidence of compliance includes, but is not limited to, invoices, copies of subcontracts, or a list of the value of tasks performed.

(c) The offeror further agrees to cooperate fully and make available any documents or records as may be required to enable VA to determine compliance with the limitations on subcontracting requirement. The offeror understands that failure to provide documents as requested by VA may result in remedial action as the Government deems appropriate.

(d) Offeror completed certification/fill-in required. The formal certification must be completed, signed and returned with the offeror’s bid, quotation, or proposal. The Government will not consider offers for award from offerors that do not provide the certification, and all such responses will be deemed ineligible for evaluation and award.

Certification

I hereby certify that if awarded the contract, [insert name of offeror] will comply with the limitations on subcontracting specified in this clause and in the resultant contract. I further certify that I am authorized to execute this certification on behalf of [insert name of offeror].

Printed Name of Signee: ___________

Printed Title of Signee: _____________

Signature: ____________

Date: ______________

Company Name and Address: _______________

(End of Clause)