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SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

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

499-23-4-6809-0042

36C26323Q0969 08-11-2023

Melissa Garrett 605-336-3230 ext. 7289 08-25-2023

10:00 AM CDT

Department of Veterans Affairs

NETWORK 23 CONTRACTING OFFICE

2501 W. 22nd St.

Sioux Falls SD 57105

X 100

X

561621

$25 Million

N/A

X

VISN 23 VA Health Care System 2805 Dodd Road, Suite 250

Eagan MN 55121

NETWORK 23 CONTRACTING OFFICE

2501 W. 22nd St.

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

VA Financial Services Center Via The Tungsten Network Refer to VAAR Clause 852.232-72 SD 57105

See CONTINUATION Page

CCTV (Closed Circuit Television) Video Surveillance Systems in support of VISN 23 Health Care System.

Period of Performance: 09/24/2023 - 09/23/2024 Offerors shall be registered and active at System for Award Management (SAM) at https://sam.gov at time of offer.

Refer to Section B.2 (Price/Cost Schedule) for line items.

Refer to Section B.3 (Statement of Work) for scope of work requested. This is a solicitation using FAR Part 13 (Simplified Acquisition Procedures).

This requirement is being solicitated as a Total Service- Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business Set-Aside.

All questions must be in writing and emailed to Melissa.Garrett@va.gov. All questions must be received no later than 10:00AM CST Aug 17, 2023.

All offerors shall fill out the certificate of compliance for limitations on sub-contracting (LOS) at C.5 and return with quote. Failure to sign LOS form will result in quote being unresponsive.

For Site Visit Contact Technical Representative Steven Westhoff at: steven.westhoff@va.gov

See CONTINUATION Page

499-3630152-6809-844100-2580-CS01A00A1

499-23-4-6809-0042

X X

X 1(one)

Melissa Garrett

VA-VHA-RPOC-2023-0009

36C26323Q0969

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

B.3 STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

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

C.2 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)

C.3 SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

C.4 VAAR 852.219-73 VA NOTICE OF TOTAL SET-ASIDE FOR CERTIFIED

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

(DEVIATION)

C.5 VAAR 852.219-75 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION (JAN 2023)

(DEVIATION)

C.6 VAAR 852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS (NOV

2018)

C.7 VAAR 852.242-71 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER (OCT 2020) ... 25

C.8 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT

STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (JUN 2023)

SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS

D.1 WAGE DETERMINATION

SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

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

1998)

E.2 52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS

AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)

E.3 52.209-7 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (OCT 2018)

E.4 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

E.5 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

E.6 VAAR 852.233-71 ALTERNATE PROTEST PROCEDURE (OCT 2018)

E.7 52.212-2 EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL

SERVICES (NOV 2021)

E.8 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS—

COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (DEC 2022)

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:

Contractor Name:

SAM Unique Entity Identifier (UEI):

DUNS Number:

Point of Contact:

Phone Number:

Email Address:

b. GOVERNMENT: Contracting Officer 36C263

Contracting Officer: Melissa Garrett

Phone Number: 605-336-3230 x7289

Email Address: Melissa.Garrett@va.gov

2. CONTRACTOR REMITTANCE ADDRESS: All payments by the Government to the contractor will be made in accordance with:

[X] 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System For Award Management

3. INVOICES: Invoices shall be submitted in arrears:

Other [X] Monthly or a mutually agreed upon time between the VA Technical Representative and the contractor.

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.

Tungsten Electronic Invoicing System VA Tungsten Number is: AAA544240062 va.registration@tungsten-network.com Refer to VAAR Clause 852.232-72

5. INVOICING INSTRUCTIONS:

In addition to information required for submission of a “proper” invoice in accordance with FAR 52.212-4 (g), all invoices must include:

• Name and Address of Contractor

• Contractor’s Invoice Date and Invoice Number

• Contract Number, Task Order Number, and/or Purchase Order Number

• Date(s) of Service

• Cost of service, i.e., hourly rate, quantity, job cost, trip, etc.

• Total price

Electronic Invoice Submission Method. Invoice(s) shall be electronically submitted through the Tungsten Network: https://www.tungsten-network.com/customer-campaigns/veterans-affairs/.

The VA-FSC pays all associated transaction fees for VA orders.

The Tungsten direct vendor support number is 877-489-6135 for VA contracts. During Implementation (technical set-up) Tungsten will confirm your Tax Payer ID Number with the VA- FSC. This process can take up to five (5) business days to complete to ensure your invoice is automatically routed to your Certifying Official for approval and payment. https://www.tungsten-network.com/us/support/’. The VA-FSC pays all associated transaction fees for VA orders.

For additional information, please contact:

• Tungsten Support, Phone: 1-877-752-0900, Email: va.registration@tungsten-network.com

• Department of Veterans Affairs Financial Service Center, Phone: 1-877-353-9791, Email: vafscched@va.gov

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

AMENDMENT NO DATE

mailto:va.registration@tungsten-mailto:va.registration@tungsten-mailto:vafscched@va.gov

B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

ITEM

NUMBER

DESCRIPTION OF

SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

1.00 JB __________________ __________________

Security-Surveillance Assessment Services - VISN 23 Network Office

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561621 - Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: R408 - Support - Professional:

Program Management/Support

Security-Surveillance Assessment Services - Minneapolis VA -

CBOCS - Vet Centers PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561621 - Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths)

Security-Surveillance Assessment Services - NWI VA - CBOCS - Vet

Centers PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561621 - Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths)

Security-Surveillance Assessment Services - Central Iowa VA -

CBOCS - Vet Centers PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561621 - Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths)

Security-Surveillance Assessment Services - Iowa City VA - CBOCS

- Vet Centers PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561621 - Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths)

Security-Surveillance Assessment Services - St. Cloud VA - CBOCS

- Vet Centers PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561621 - Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths)

Security-Surveillance Assessment Services - Fargo VA - CBOCS-

Vet Centers PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561621 - Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths)

Security-Surveillance Assessment Services - Sioux Falls VA -

CBOCS - Vet Centers PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561621 - Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths)

Security-Surveillance Assessment Services - Black Hills VA -

CBOCS - Vet Centers PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561621 - Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths)

GRAND TOTAL __________________

B.3 STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES (SOO)

Statement of Objectives – Video Surveillance Assessment VISN 23 Facilities CCTV Video Surveillance Systems Assessment

A. General Intent:

1. Background: The existing CCTV (Closed Circuit Television) Security System throughout

VISN 23 Sites require assessment to determine appropriate upgrades or complete system changeout to meet Security Requirements for VA Police Service. Local assessment of existing limited systems has identified deficiencies, vulnerabilities, and limitations of the existing systems and requires Assessment Services to meet security requirements of VISN 23 Facilities.

2. Assessment Intent: In accordance with VA Physical Security Design Manual, the project requires assessing VISN 23 Sites to meet the needs of VA Police & Security force operations. The assessment shall evaluate all components of the video surveillance system & device management capabilities. At the conclusion of the assessment, the Vendor is to provide a report describing the video surveillance system operational deficiencies. The report shall include recommended options to mitigate system operational deficiencies discovered in the assessment. The report shall provide best option(s) for expanding the video surveillance system on the current platform which will meet VA’s demand.

Description & Salient Characteristics:

VISN 23 VA Midwest Health Care Network is needing to purchase Assessment Services for Closed Circuit Television System (CCTV) for all VISN Locations Listed below and for all Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) and Vet Centers:

VISN 23 Midwest Health Care Network Office 2805 Dodd Road, Suite 250 Eagan, MN 55121

Minneapolis VA Health Care System One Veterans Drive Minneapolis, MN 55417

(13 CBOC Locations & 3 Veteran Centers)

- Albert Lea VA Clinic 2115 E Main St Albert Lea, MN 56007

- Alexandrea Community Based Outpatient Clinic 410 30th Avenue East Alexandria, MN 56308

- Bemidji Community Based Outpatient Clinic 1217 Anne St. NW, Bemidji, MN 56601 Bemidji, MN 56601

- Brainerd VA Clinic 722 NW 7th Street Brainerd, MN 56401

- Ely VA Clinic 720 Miners Drive East

Ely, MN 55731

- Fergus Falls VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic

1839 N Park St Fergus Falls, MN 56537

- Hibbing VA Clinic 990 West 41st Street Suite 88 Hibbing, MN 55746

- Lyle C. Pearson Community Based Outpatient Clinic 1400 Madison Ave, Suite 502 Mankato, MN 56001

- Maplewood VA Clinic 3100 Kennard Street, Suite 100 and 200 Maplewood, MN 55109

- Northwest Metro VA Clinic 7545 Veterans Drive Ramsey, MN 55303

- Rochester VA Clinic 3551 Commercial Drive South West, Suite 400 Rochester, MN 55902

- Shakopee VA Clinic 1555 Lusitano Street Shakopee, MN 55379

- St. James VA Clinic 1103 13th Ave S St. James, MN 56081

- Anoka Vet Center 700 East Main Street Anoka, MN 55303

- Duluth Vet Center 4402 Haines Road Duluth, MN 55811

- St. Paul Vet Center 101 5th Street, Suite 101 Saint Paul, MN 55101

St. Cloud VA Health Care System 4801 Veterans Drive St. Cloud, MN 56303

(3 CBOC Locations)

- Brainerd VA Clinic 722 NW 7th Street Brainerd, MN 56401

- Alexandria Community Based Outpatient Clinic 410 30th Avenue East Alexandria, MN 56308

- Montevideo VA Clinic 1025 North 13th Street Montevideo, MN 56265

Fargo VA Health Care System 2101 Elm Street N.

Fargo, ND 58102

(8 CBOC Locations & 4 Veteran Centers)

- Bismarck VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic Gateway Mall 2700 State Street, Suite F Bismarck, ND 58503

- Devils Lake VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic 1031 7th St. NE Devils Lake ND 58301

- Dickinson VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic 766 Elks Dr., Suite 6/H Dickinson, ND 58601

- Fergus Falls VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic Minnesota State Veterans Home 1839 North Park Street Fergus Falls, MN 56537

- Grafton VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic 1319 11th St. West Grafton ND 58237

- Jamestown VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic 2422 20th St SW Jamestown, ND 58401

- Minot VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic 3400 South Broadway Minot ND 58701

- Williston VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic 1542 16th St. W, Suite 300 Williston, ND 58801

- Bismark Vet Center 619 Riverwood Drive, Suite 105 Bismark ND 58504

- Fargo Vet Center 562234th Ave S Fargo ND 58104

- Grand Forks Vet Center Outstation 3001 32nd Ave. S. Suite 6A Grand Forks, ND 58201

- Minot Vet Center 3300 South Broadway Minot, ND 58701

VA Black Hills Health Care System-Ft. Meade 113 Comanche Road Fort Meade, SD 57741

(7 CBOC Locations & 1 Vet Center)

- Rapid City VA Clinic 3525 5th Street Rapid City, SD 57701

- Pierre VA Clinic 1615 N Harrison Ste 20 Pierre, SD 57501

- Winner, South Dakota VA Clinic 660 West 2nd Street Winner, SD 57580

- Pine Ridge VA Clinic Highway 18 PO Box 5016 Pine RIdge, SD 57770

- Gordon VA Clinic 300 E. 8th Street Gordon, NE 69343

- Panhandle VA Clinic 601 5th Street Scottsbluff, NE 69361

- Newcastle VA Clinic 1124 Washington Blvd Newcastle, WY 57555 Phone: (307) 746-4491

- Rapid City Vet Center 21 East Omaha Street Rapid City, SD 57701

VA Black Hills Health Care System-Hot Springs 500 North 5th Street Hot Springs, SD 57747

Sioux Falls VA Health Care System 2501 W 22nd Street

(5 CBOC Locations & 2 Vet Center)

- Aberdeen CBOC

3307 10th Ave SE Aberdeen, SD 57401

- Sioux City CBOC 365 W. Anchor Dr.

Dakota Dunes, SD 57049

- Spirit Lake, Iowa 1850 Royal Ave Spirit Lake, IA 51360

- Watertown, South Dakota 4 19th Street NE Watertown, SD 57201

- Wagner, South Dakota Outreach Clinic 400 W. Hwy 46 Wagner, SD 57380

- Sioux Falls Vet Center 5020 S. Broadband Lane Suite 100 Sioux Falls, SD 57108

- Sioux City Vet Center 4280 Sergeant Road, Suite 104 Sioux City, IA 51106

NWI - VA Health Care System 4101 Woolworth Avenue Omaha, NE 68105

(5 CBOC Locations & 2 Vet Centers)

- Bellevue VA Clinic 2206 Longo Drive, Suite 102 Bellevue, NE 68005

- Norfolk VA Clinic 3204 Raasch Drive Norfolk, NE 68701

- North Platte VA Clinic North Platte Federal Building 300 East 3rd Street, Suite 302 North Platte, NE 69101

- Holdrege VA Clinic 1118 Burlington St Holdrege, NE 68949

- Sydney VA Outpatient Clinic 1116 10th Ave Sidney, NE 6916

- Omaha Vet Center 3047 S 72nd Street Omaha, NE 68124

- Lincoln Vet Center

211 South 84th Street Lincoln, NE 68510

Grand Island VA Medical Center 2201 No. Broadwell Avenue Grand Island, NE 68803-2196

Lincoln VA Clinic 420 Victory Park Drive Lincoln, NE 68510

VA Central Iowa 3600 30th Street Des Moines, IA 50310-5774

(5 CBOC Locations & 1 Vet Centers)

- Carroll CBOC 311 S Clark St, Suite 275 Carroll, IA 51401

- Fort Dodge CBOC 2419 2nd Avenue N Fort Dodge, IA 50501

- Knoxville CBOC 1607 N. Lincoln Street Knoxville, IA 50138

- Marshalltown CBOC 1607 N. Lincoln Street Knoxville, IA 50138

- Mason City CBOC 520 S. Pierce, Suite 150 Mason City, IA 50401

- Des Moines Vet Center 1821 22nd Street #115 West Des Moines, IA 50266

Iowa City VA Health Care System 601 Highway 6 West Iowa City, IA 52246-2208

(9 CBOC Locations & 1 Vet Center)

- Quad Cities Outpatient Clinic 2826 West Locust Street Davenport, IA 52804

- Quincy Outpatient Clinic 721 Broadway Steet Quincy, IL 62301

- Waterloo Outpatient Clinic 945 Tower Park Drive Waterloo, IA 50701

- Dubuque Outpatient Clinic 2600 Dodge St Suite A1 Dubuque, IA 52001

- Lane A. Evans Clinic 310 Home Boulevard Galesburg, IL 61401

- Cedar Rapids Outpatient Clinic 2230 Wiley Blvd. SW Cedar Rapids, IA 52404

- Ottumwa Outpatient Clinic 1020 N. Quincy Ave., Suite 1 Ottumwa, IA 52501

- Sterling Outpatient Clinic 406 Avenue C Sterling, IL 61081

- Decorah Outpatient Clinic 915 Short Street Decorah, Iowa 52101

- Cedar Rapids Vet Center 4250 River Center Court NE, Suite D Cedar Rapids, IA 52402

B: General Requirements:

1. Sensitivity of Information: The sensitivity of information relating to this project is emphasized. All information in this SOW shall be treated as For Official Use Only.

This information is not to be distributed without a confirmed need to know as confirmed by the VA.

2. Accuracy of Planning Information: The Vendor shall conduct thorough site visits to assess all aspects of this project. Vendor shall document all current field conditions and identify and document recommendations of security and surveillance improvements/expansion.

3. Discrepancies in Planning Information: The Vendor shall promptly report to the

Contracting Officer in writing any discrepancies between this task order and the planning information provided by the Government. The Vendor shall make no adjustments to his work due to the discrepancy before the Contracting Officer has reviewed the matter and forwarded his/her determination to the Vendor. The Vendor failure to report any such discovered discrepancy or to wait for the Contracting Officer's determination shall be at the Vendor’s risk and expense.

4. Change Orders: Any work that is not addressed by this order and is considered a change order shall be immediately brought to the attention of the Contracting

Officer. No “out-of-scope” or additional work shall be executed by the Vendor prior to negotiation with VISN 23 and approval by the Contracting Officer.

5. Ownership of Drawings and Material: All assessments, drawings, specifications, notes, and other work developed in the performance of this contract shall be and remains the sole property of the Government and may be used on any other work without additional compensation to the Vendor. With respect thereto, the Vendor agrees not to assert any rights and not to establish any claim under the design patent or copyright laws.

6. Timeliness: The Vendor shall promptly review and approve, disapprove, or take other appropriate action as requested by the VA Project Manager/COR. The Vendor shall return phone calls within one business day and submit recommendations within three business days after receipt.

7. Sole Source & Brand Name Products: The Vendor shall provide a Brand Name or

Equal Products List to identify all items in the specifications designated as brand name specified or equal.

a. The list shall identify each item with the specification section in which the characteristics of each item are defined.

b. The Vendor shall provide a list of all items specified for which no substitutions will be accepted.

8. IT Security Requirements apply as follows:

a. The Vendor will have no access to VA systems.

b. Certification and Accreditation requirements do not apply, a Security

Accreditation Package is not required.

c. Security Requirements include VA Directive 6500.6, Appendix C, paragraphs

3.a, 6.a, 7.a, 7.d. (see Attachment 2).

C: Specific Assessment Requirements:

1. The Vendor shall completely assess all existing spaces listed above under “Description

& Salient Characteristics.” The assessment shall meet the requirements identified in the Physical Security Design & Resiliency Manual (See References in Para D.)

Assessment shall include at a minimum security, and camera mounting/coverage and recommended improvements to expand coverage of security surveillance system.

Record drawings provided by the VA are for reference and may not represent actual as-built, or current conditions. The Vendor shall perform analysis based on:

a. Patient Safety, including:

i. An analysis of existing cameras, how they are used to monitor staff & patients.

ii. An analysis of the specific units within the medical facilities in which the use of cameras is prioritized to protect patient safety.

iii. An analysis of the specific units within the medical facilities in which cameras are identified by policy to exist but are not in place.

iv. An analysis of the extent to which cameras monitor locations where drugs are stored to ensure that drugs are accounted for.

v. An analysis of locations where drugs are stored in which cameras are identified by policy to exist but are not in place.

b. Law enforcement of medical facilities of VISN 23 including:

i. An analysis of locations, interior and exterior, in which camera use if prioritized.

ii. An analysis of locations, interior and exterior, in which cameras are identified by policy to exist but are not in place.

iii. An analysis of placement and maintenance of such cameras.

iv. The storage of data from such cameras.

v. The real live monitoring stations of cameras at medical facilities.

vi. The real live monitoring stations of cameras at medical facilities in which monitoring stations of cameras are identified by policy to exist but are not in place.

c. Complete assessment of the existing video surveillance systems including:

i. Analysis of infrastructure (software & hardware)

ii. Analysis of operation

iii. Field verification of existing installation and functionality

iv. Field verification of existing components

v. Examine licensing support

vi. Provide video surveillance improvement recommendations to VISN 23 Chief of

Police. The Vendor shall arrange site visits with appropriate disciplines as necessary to complete the assessment/study.

2. This project will require meetings with Security Staff to assess details , to gather comments from the staff on the existing security surveillance coverage, and to solicit lessons learned. The vendor shall include in their bid cost/time for the purpose of those meetings.

3. Vendor shall utilize VA standard details and specifications in development of this assessment. Standards can be modified, upon approval of VA’s CO, Project Manager, or COR whenever normal means of operation is not possible of meeting VA standards.

D. References:

1. VHA Directive 1078

2. NFPA and Life Safety Code

3. VA Space Criteria

4. Physical Security Resiliency & Design Manual https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/PhysicalSecurity/dmPhySec.pdf

5. Physical Security Resiliency & Design Manual Appendix B System Application

Matrix

6. VA Handbook 0730

7. VA Handbook 0830, Appendix B

E. Government Provided Materials:

The Vendor shall coordinate with each facility Project Manager(PM)/Point of Contact(POC) for receipt of the following materials.

1. Each VA Site PM/POC will provide the Vendor with available as-builts. The Vendor shall visit the project site to field-verify the information shown on the available as-builts. The VA does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the as-builts.

The Vendor shall promptly report any discrepancies to the VAMC PM/POC for clarification.

F. Deliverables:

1. Design Services:

a. Assessment Study:

i. The Vendor shall assess and analyze the current Video Surveillance System operating capabilities and limitations.

https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/PhysicalSecurity/dmPhySec.pdf

ii. The Vendor shall provide a report of Video Surveillance Design Study.

At a minimum, the report shall include the following.

o Review use of video camera system at each VISN 23 Facility o Assess the general condition of each VISN23 Facility Video

Surveillance System o Appraise the video surveillance system network performance o Analyze the video surveillance system recording problems and/or issues o Study the video surveillance system storage problems and/or issues o Research video surveillance system software and licensing issues o Evaluate the video surveillance system integration capabilities o Examine each VISN 23 Site video surveillance repair & maintenance protocol o Assessment of each VISN 23 Site Police Dispatch video surveillance operations o Number of cameras of each VISN 23 Site on their existing platform o Evaluation video surveillance camera image quality o VMD - use of motion detection equipment integration with the Video

Surveillance System o Recommendation for optimizing the video surveillance capabilities, surveillance coverage, and system management.

o Recommendations for each facility to improve video surveillance coverage and an estimated count of additional cameras (Surveillance Devices) with recommended locations.

K. VISN 23 and VISN 23 Facility POCs:

VISN 23 Facility Police Point of Contact Engineering Point of Contact VISN 23 Network Office

VISN Chief of Police (V23

VSO)

Rick S. Encinas (651)405-5677 rick.encinas@va.gov

VISN 23 Engineering Daniel Fleck (651)405-5632 Daniel.Fleck@va.gov

Minneapolis VAHCS Minneapolis VA Physic Sec Spec Andrew U. Peterson (612)467-2007 Andrew.Peterson2@va.gov

Minneapolis VA Health Care System Engineering Steven G. Challeen (612)467-2639 Steven.Challeen2@va.gov

St. Cloud VAHCS St. Cloud VA Physical Security Spec Timothy R. Foss (320)255-6480 x6355 Timothy.Foss2@va.gov

St. Cloud VA Health Care System Engineering David A. Ruder (320)255-6364 David.Ruder@va.gov

Fargo VAHCS Fargo VA Physical Security Spec Joseph P. Sauvageau (701)239-3700x3299 Joseph.Sauvageau@va.gov

Fargo VA Health Care System Engineering Shawn J. Bergen (701)239-3700 x3388 Shawn.Bergan@va.gov

Black Hills VAHCS Black Hills VA Physical Security Spec Jeffry Fernen (605)720-7216 Jeffrey.Fernen@va.gov

Black Hills VA Health Care System Engineering John E. Henderson (605)745-2000 x2257 John.Henderson9@va.gov mailto:rick.encinas@va.gov mailto:Daniel.Fleck@va.gov mailto:Andrew.Peterson2@va.gov mailto:Steven.Challeen2@va.gov mailto:Timothy.Foss2@va.gov mailto:David.Ruder@va.gov mailto:Joseph.Sauvageau@va.gov mailto:Shawn.Bergan@va.gov mailto:Jeffrey.Fernen@va.gov mailto:John.Henderson9@va.gov

Sioux Falls VAHCS Sioux Falls VA Physical Security Spec Jamey L. Kretzschmar

605.336.3230 x7375 Jamey.Kretzschmar@va.gov

Sioux Falls VA Health Care System Engineering Troy R. Mergen (605)336-3230 x7097 Troy.Mergen@va.gov

NWI VAHCS NWI-Omaha VA Phys Security Spec Lemuel Yamul

(402) 995-3212 Lemuel.Yumul@va.gov

NWI VA Health Care System Engineering Robert J. Hailey

(402) 995-4056 Ext.204456 Robert.Hailey@va.gov

Central Iowa

VAHCS

Central Iowa VA Phys Security Spec Kurt Smith

(515) 699-5839 Kurt.Smith@va.gov

Central Iowa VA Health Care System Engineering Scott D. Ingebrand

(515) 699-5999 Ext.25471 Scott.Ingebrand@va.gov

Iowa City VAHCS Iowa City VA Physical Security Spec Corey D. Roberts

(319) 338-0581 x636600 Corey.Roberts2@va.gov

Iowa City VA Health Care System Engineering Jessica M. Beswick

(319) 338-0581 x636810 Jessica.Beswick@va.gov

Contractor employees are required to get background checks. The point of contact for background checks is Steven Westhoff at: steven.westhoff@va.gov

Contractor is required to destroy any and all reports/documents pertaining to the CCTV Video Surveillance Systems Assessment one year after the Period of Performance end date.

B.2 VA INFORMATION AND INFORMATION SYSTEM SECURITY/PRIVACY

LANGUAGE FOR INCLUSION INTO CONTRACTS

1.1. GENERAL

1.1.1. Contractors, contractor personnel, subcontractors, and subcontractor personnel shall be subject to the same Federal laws, regulations, standards, and VA Directives and Handbooks as VA and VA personnel regarding information and information system security.

mailto:Jamey.Kretzschmar@va.gov mailto:Troy.Mergen@va.gov mailto:Lemuel.Yumul@va.gov mailto:Robert.Hailey@va.gov mailto:Kurt.Smith@va.gov mailto:Scott.Ingebrand@va.gov mailto:Corey.Roberts2@va.gov mailto:Jessica.Beswick@va.gov

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

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

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

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

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FAR

Number

Title Date

52.203-17 CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS

AND REQUIREMENT TO INFORM EMPLOYEES OF

WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS

JUN 2020

52.204-4 PRINTED OR COPIED DOUBLE-SIDED ON

POSTCONSUMER FIBER CONTENT PAPER

MAY 2011

52.204-9 PERSONAL IDENTITY VERIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR

PERSONNEL

JAN 2011

52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE OCT 2018

52.204-18 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE

MAINTENANCE

AUG 2020

52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL

PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

DEC 2022

52.228-5 INSURANCE—WORK ON A GOVERNMENT

INSTALLATION

JAN 1997

852.203-70 COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING MAY 2018

852.204-70 PERSONAL IDENTITY VERIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR

PERSONNEL

MAY 2020

C.2 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)

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

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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.

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C.4 VAAR 852.219-73 VA NOTICE OF TOTAL SET-ASIDE FOR CERTIFIED

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

(DEVIATION)

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

(1) Means a small business concern—

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(1) Services. In the case of a contract for services (except construction), the SDVOSB prime contractor will not pay more than 50% of the amount paid by the government to the prime for contract performance to firms that are not certified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database (excluding direct costs to the extent they are not the principal purpose of the acquisition and the SDVOSB/ VOSB does not provide the service, such as airline travel, cloud computing services, or mass media purchases). When a contract includes both services and supplies, the 50 percent limitation shall apply only to the service portion of the contract.

(2) Supplies/products.

(i) In the case of a contract for supplies or products (other than from a non-manufacturer of such supplies), the SDVOSB prime contractor will not pay more than 50% of the amount paid by the government to the prime for contract performance, excluding the cost of materials, to firms that are not certified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database. When a contract includes both supply and services, the 50 percent limitation shall apply only to the supply portion of the contract.

(ii) In the case of a contract for supplies from a non-manufacturer, the SDVOSB prime contractor will supply the product of a domestic small business manufacturer or processor, unless a waiver as described in 13 CFR 121.406(b)(5) has been granted. Refer to 13 CFR 125.6(a)(2)(ii) for guidance pertaining to multiple item procurements.

(3) General construction. In the case of a contract for general construction, the SDVOSB prime contractor will not pay more than 85% of the amount paid by the government to the prime for contract performance, excluding the cost of materials, to firms that are not certified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database.

(4) Special trade construction contractors. In the case of a contract for special trade contractors, no more than 75% of the amount paid by the government to the prime for contract performance, excluding the cost of materials, may be paid to firms that are not certified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database.

(5) Subcontracting. An SDVOSB subcontractor must meet the NAICS size standard assigned by the prime contractor and be certified and listed in the SBA certification database to count as similarly situated. Any work that a first tier SDVOSB subcontractor further subcontracts will count towards the percent of subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. For supply or construction contracts, the cost of materials is excluded and not considered to be subcontracted. When a contract includes both services and supplies, the 50 percent limitation shall apply only to the portion of the contract with the preponderance of the expenditure upon which the assigned NAICS is based. For information and more specific requirements, refer to 13

CFR 125.6.

(e) Required limitations on subcontracting compliance measurement period. An SDVOSB shall comply with the limitations on subcontracting as follows:

[] By the end of the base term of the contract or order, 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.

(f) Joint ventures. A joint venture may be considered eligible as an SDVOSB if the joint venture complies with the requirements in 13 CFR 128.402 and the managing joint venture partner makes the representations under paragraph (c) of this clause. A joint venture agrees that, in the performance of the contract, the applicable percentage specified in paragraph (d) of this clause will be performed by the aggregate of the joint venture participants.

(g) Precedence. The VA Veterans First Contracting Program, as defined in VAAR 802.101, subpart 819.70, and this clause, takes precedence over any inconsistencies between the requirements of the SBA Veteran Small Business Certification Program and the VA Veterans First Contracting Program.

(h) Misrepresentation. Pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127(g), any business concern, including all its principals, that is determined by VA to have willfully and intentionally misrepresented a company’s SDVOSB status is subject to debarment from contracting with the Department for a period of not less than five years (see VAAR 809.406–2 Causes for Debarment).

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C.5 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) [X] 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: _______________

C.6 VAAR 852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT

REQUESTS (NOV 2018)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

(1) Contract financing payment has the meaning given in FAR 32.001;

(2) Designated agency office means the office designated by the purchase order, agreement, or contract to first receive and review invoices. This office can be contractually designated as the receiving entity. This office may be different from the office issuing the payment;

(3) Electronic form means an automated system transmitting information electronically according to the accepted electronic data transmission methods and formats identified in paragraph (c) of this clause. Facsimile, email, and scanned documents are not acceptable electronic forms for submission of payment requests;

(4) Invoice payment has the meaning given in FAR 32.001; and

(5) Payment request means any request for contract financing payment or invoice payment submitted by the contractor under this contract.

(b) Electronic payment requests. Except as provided in paragraph (e) of this clause, the contractor shall submit payment requests in electronic form. Purchases paid with a Government-wide commercial purchase card are considered to be an electronic transaction for purposes of this rule, and therefore no additional electronic invoice submission is required.

(c) Data transmission. A contractor must ensure that the data transmission method and format are through one of the following:

(1) VA’s Electronic Invoice Presentment and Payment System at the current website address provided in the contract.

(2) Any system that conforms to the X12 electronic data interchange (EDI) formats established by the Accredited Standards Center (ASC) and chartered by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

(d) Invoice requirements. Invoices shall comply with FAR 32.905.

(e) Exceptions. If, based on one of the circumstances in this paragraph (e), the Contracting Officer directs that payment requests be made by mail, the Contractor shall submit payment requests by mail through the United States Postal Service to the designated agency office.

Submission of payment requests by mail may be required for—

(1) Awards made to foreign vendors for work performed outside the United States;

(2) Classified contracts or purchases when electronic submission and processing of payment requests could compromise the safeguarding of classified or privacy information;

(3) Contracts awarded by contracting officers in the conduct of emergency operations, such as responses to national emergencies;

(4) Solicitations or contracts in which the designated agency office is a VA entity other than the VA Financial Services Center in Austin, Texas; or

(5) Solicitations or contracts in which the VA designated agency office does not have electronic invoicing capability as described above.

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C.7 VAAR 852.242-71 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER (OCT

2020) The Contracting Officer reserves the right to designate an Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO) for the purpose of performing certain tasks/duties in the administration of the contract.

Such designation will be in writing through an ACO Letter of Delegation and will identify the responsibilities and limitations of the ACO. A copy of the ACO Letter of Delegation will be furnished to the Contractor.

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C.8 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO

IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL

PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (JUN 2023)

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

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

(2) 52.204–23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (NOV 2021) (Section 1634 of Pub. L.

115–91).

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