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This solicitation requests milk and dairy products to support the Central Iowa VA Health Care System. The Department of Veterans Affairs will award an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity contract for an initial base year from October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024, with four additional one-year option periods. The solicitation includes a price schedule listing estimated quantities of products such as milk in half pints and gallons, cottage cheese, yogurt, and related items. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management and provide pricing for the five potential ordering periods. Delivery locations are specified as the VA facility in Des Moines, Iowa. The response due date is September 14, 2023.
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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
N/A; to be included on
IDIQ Contract Task Orders
36C26323Q1096 08-31-2023
Melissa Garrett 605-336-3230 ext. 7289 09-14-2023
10:00 AM CDT
Department of Veterans Affairs
NETWORK 23 CONTRACTING OFFICE
2501 W. 22nd St.
Sioux Falls SD 57105
X
311511
1150 Employees
N/A
X
VA Central Iowa Health Care System 3600 30th St
Des Moines IA 50310
NETWORK 23 CONTRACTING OFFICE
2501 W. 22nd St.
Sioux Falls SD 57105
Tungsten Electronic Invoicing VA Tungsten Number: 544240062 va.registration@tungsten-network.com Refer to VAAR Clause 852.232-72
See CONTINUATION Page
Milk & Dairy Products to support the VA Central Iowa Health Care System located at 3600 30th St, Des Moines, IA 50310.
Period of Performance:
Order Period 1: 10/01/2023 - 09/30/2024 Order Period 2: 10/01/2024 - 09/30/2025 Order Period 3: 10/01/2025 - 09/30/2026 Order Period 4: 10/01/2026 - 09/30/2027 Order Period 5: 10/01/2027 - 09/30/2028 This solicitation and resulting Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) are in accordance with FAR Part 13 (Simplified Acquisition Procedures).
Offerors shall be registered and active at System for Award Management (SAM) at https://beta.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 requirement is being solicitated as an Unrestricted requirement.
All questions must be in writing and emailed to Melissa.Garrett@va.gov. All questions must be received no later than 10:00 AM CST Sep 7, 2023.
See CONTINUATION Page
636-3630162-9067-856100-2660-0300561Z2 636-23-3-9067-0126
X X
X 1(one)
Melissa Garrett
VA-VHA-RPOC-2023-0009
36C26323Q1096
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 SPECIFICATIONS
SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES
C.1 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)
C.2 52.216-18 ORDERING (AUG 2020)
C.3 52.216-19 ORDER LIMITATIONS (OCT 1995)
C.4 52.216-22 INDEFINITE QUANTITY (OCT 1995)
C.5 VAAR 852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS (NOV
2018)
C.6 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
SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS
E.1 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB
1998)
E.2 52.212-2 EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL
SERVICES (NOV 2021)
E.3 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
70.00 EA __________________ __________________
Milk, Gallon 2%
Contract Period: Ordering Period 1 POP Begin: 10-01-2023 POP End: 09-30-2024 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 311511 - Fluid Milk Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 8910 - Dairy Foods and Eggs
45,000.00 EA __________________ __________________
Milk, 2% Half Pint
Contract Period: Ordering Period 1 POP Begin: 10-01-2023 POP End: 09-30-2024
12,000.00 EA __________________ __________________
Milk, Whole Half Pint
Contract Period: Ordering Period 1 POP Begin: 10-01-2023 POP End: 09-30-2024
10,000.00 EA __________________ __________________
Milk, Skim Half Pint
Contract Period: Ordering Period 1 POP Begin: 10-01-2023 POP End: 09-30-2024
30,000.00 EA __________________ __________________
Milk, Chocolate Half Pint
Contract Period: Ordering Period 1 POP Begin: 10-01-2023 POP End: 09-30-2024
380.00 EA __________________ __________________
Cottage Cheese 2%, 5 LB Containers
Contract Period: Ordering Period 1 POP Begin: 10-01-2023 POP End: 09-30-2024
5,000.00 EA __________________ __________________
Yogurt, Fat Free 6oz Containers, Various Flavors
Contract Period: Ordering Period 1 POP Begin: 10-01-2023 POP End: 09-30-2024
Contract Period: Ordering Period 2 POP Begin: 10-01-2024 POP End: 09-30-2025
Contract Period: Ordering Period 2 POP Begin: 10-01-2024 POP End: 09-30-2025
Contract Period: Ordering Period 2 POP Begin: 10-01-2024 POP End: 09-30-2025
Contract Period: Ordering Period 2 POP Begin: 10-01-2024 POP End: 09-30-2025
Contract Period: Ordering Period 2 POP Begin: 10-01-2024 POP End: 09-30-2025
Contract Period: Ordering Period 2
POP Begin: 10-01-2024 POP End: 09-30-2025
Contract Period: Ordering Period 2 POP Begin: 10-01-2024 POP End: 09-30-2025
Contract Period: Ordering Period 3 POP Begin: 10-01-2025 POP End: 09-30-2026
Contract Period: Ordering Period 3 POP Begin: 10-01-2025 POP End: 09-30-2026
Contract Period: Ordering Period 3 POP Begin: 10-01-2025 POP End: 09-30-2026
Contract Period: Ordering Period 3 POP Begin: 10-01-2025 POP End: 09-30-2026
Contract Period: Ordering Period 3 POP Begin: 10-01-2025 POP End: 09-30-2026
Contract Period: Ordering Period 3 POP Begin: 10-01-2025 POP End: 09-30-2026
Contract Period: Ordering Period 3 POP Begin: 10-01-2025 POP End: 09-30-2026
Contract Period: Ordering Period 4 POP Begin: 10-01-2026 POP End: 09-30-2027
Contract Period: Ordering Period 4 POP Begin: 10-01-2026 POP End: 09-30-2027
Contract Period: Ordering Period 4 POP Begin: 10-01-2026 POP End: 09-30-2027
Contract Period: Ordering Period 4 POP Begin: 10-01-2026 POP End: 09-30-2027
Contract Period: Ordering Period 4 POP Begin: 10-01-2026 POP End: 09-30-2027
Contract Period: Ordering Period 4 POP Begin: 10-01-2026 POP End: 09-30-2027
Contract Period: Ordering Period 4 POP Begin: 10-01-2026 POP End: 09-30-2027
Contract Period: Ordering Period 5 POP Begin: 10-01-2027 POP End: 09-30-2028
Contract Period: Ordering Period 5 POP Begin: 10-01-2027 POP End: 09-30-2028
Contract Period: Ordering Period 5 POP Begin: 10-01-2027 POP End: 09-30-2028
Contract Period: Ordering Period 5 POP Begin: 10-01-2027 POP End: 09-30-2028
Milk, Chocolate Half Pint Contract Period: Ordering Period 5 POP Begin: 10-01-2027 POP End: 09-30-2028
Contract Period: Ordering Period 5 POP Begin: 10-01-2027 POP End: 09-30-2028
Contract Period: Ordering Period 5 POP Begin: 10-01-2027 POP End: 09-30-2028
GRAND TOTAL __________________
B.3 SPECIFICATIONS
STATEMENT OF WORK
Provide Milk and Dairy Products listed in the Schedule for the period of October 1, 2023, through September 30th, 2028, one (1) 12-month base year and four (4) 12-month option years.
• VA Central Iowa Health Care System Des Moines, IA
1. AUTHORIZATION FOR CHANGES. The contractor shall contact the Contracting Officer on all matters pertaining to administration. Only the Contracting Officer is authorized to make commitments to issue changes which will affect the price, quantity and quality or delivery of this contract.
2. PACKAGING, PACKING AND LABELING. All packaging and packing shall be in accordance with good commercial practice. Labeling shall be in accordance with commercial labeling complying with the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and regulations promulgated there under.
a. All items must be identified with readable dates (open code dates), or coded dates.
Contractors who do not use open dating will provide a product code number key listing to each customer facility. The product code number key listing shall explain the actual date of production or processing. Copies of key-codes will be furnished to each destination receiving officer and each destination inspection agency with the first delivery.
b. Evaluation of offers will be based on capability to meet the Government requirements, past performance, and price. Preference may be given to offers that provide prices for product in containers as specified. However, vendors may offer alternate container (packaging) options and pricing. Award will be made to the offeror that is determined to be the best value for the Government. Alternative methods, (i.e. hormone free milk) are encouraged. If presenting alternative methods, please specify that in your bid.
3. PRODUCT QUALITY AND FRESHNESS.
a. All milk and dairy products shall be delivered to the requested destination as listed in the schedule. All milk and dairy products furnished under this contract shall be fresh and of the highest quality.
b. All products furnished under this contract shall be processed and packed under sanitary conditions in strict accordance with guidelines provided by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, using the best commercial practices that are standard for the industry. All containers shall be clean, sound and securely covered or sealed to provide adequate protection from dirt, filth or contamination.
c. Unless otherwise specified in the item specification or solicitation, marking shall be in accordance with best commercial practice.
d. Any commercial or additional labeling as specified which complies with the U.S. Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act and regulations promulgated there under, is acceptable.
e. Products manufactured to metric dimensions will be considered on an equal basis with those manufactured using inch-pound units, providing they fall within the tolerances specified using conversion dimensions and those dimensions exceed the tolerances specified in the inch-pound units, a request should be made to the Contracting Officer to determine if the product is acceptable. The COTR, in accordance with the Contracting Officer, will accept or reject the product.
4. FRESHNESS REQUIREMENTS FOR DAIRY PRODUCTS. Fluid dairy and other products shall have a minimum of ten (10) days shelf life remaining at the time of delivery commensurate with good commercial practice and at a minimum, maintain grade A standards.
5. DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE.
a. The Contracting Officer shall authorize VA Central Iowa personnel to place delivery orders for products listed in the schedule of pricing.
b. If an item has been ordered and is not available at the time of delivery, it will be the vendor’s responsibility to obtain the necessary product that day.
c. All delivery tickets and invoices referencing the purchase order number must show the total items delivered for each line item.
d. Orders shall be placed no less than 1 workday prior to the required delivery date, upon delivery at the receiving location, items ordered shall be no less than 7 days from the expiration date when delivered to the Central Iowa VA.
b. Orders will be placed by phone or electronically sent into the Contractor.
a. Deliveries shall be made between 5:30am and 3:30pm, local time, on Monday through
Friday, as requested by the COR or his/her designee.
b. Deliveries shall be made within the premises at the following locations
1. VA Health Care System
Dept 120 – Nutrition and Food Service 3600 30th St Bldg 2 Dock Des Moines, IA 50310
6. INSPECTION OF PLANTS: All product furnished under the awarded contract shall be processed at plants that have been inspected by the Federal Government. Approved inspection reports of another VA Facility or other Federal Government agency will be accepted as satisfactory evidence that the facilities/plants meets these requirements, provided that the inspection was made not more than six (6) months prior to the proposed contract period. The Contracting Officer or his/her designee reserves the right to make pre-award, on-site survey and inspection of the plant, personnel, equipment and processes of the offeror prior to making award and conditions found will be considered in awarding the contract. Inspection(s) may also be made at any time during the life of the contract and, if it is found that the contractor is not complying with specifications, deliveries will be rejected and the products covered by this contract will be procured in the open market. Any excess cost occasioned by this action will be charged against the contractor’s account.
7. DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SCHEDULE OF PRICE/COSTS: Contractor shall provide the estimated milk and dairy requirements as described in the schedule to the VA Central Iowa.
The Government does not guarantee the estimated yearly quantity. Any proposed alternate items shall meet the requirements of the Government specifications as cited in the Index of Federal Specifications/Standards (FED) and or commercial Item Description (CID). A-A- 20052B and A-A-20053B. The awarded contract shall constitute the entire agreement including all terms and conditions applicable to the contract.
The Government does not guarantee the estimated yearly quantity.
SUPPLIES/SERVICES MILK PRODUCTS - Annual Estimation (12 months)
EST
QTY
UNIT
1. Milk, 2% Gallon, Group 1, Type C 70 Gallon
2. Milk, 2%, 0.5 pint, Group 1, Type C 45,000 ½ pint
3. Milk, Whole, 0.5 pint, Group 1, Type A 12,000 ½ pint
4. Milk, Skim (nonfat), 0.5 pint, Group 1, Type D 10,000 ½ pint
5. Milk, Chocolate, Non-Fat, 0.5 pint, Type D, Flavor B 30,000 ½ pint
6. Cheese, Cottage, 2%, 5lb container, Group 1, Type C 380 5 lb
7. Yogurt, Fat Free, 6oz containers, various flavors to include a minimum of 3 flavors w/out fruit chunks (smooth) 5,000 6 oz
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):
http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/
(End of Clause)
FAR
Number
Title Date
52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE OCT 2018
52.204-18 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE
MAINTENANCE
AUG 2020
52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL
PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES
DEC 2022
52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES NOV 1999
52.232-40 PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL
BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS
MAR 2023
852.203-70 COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING MAY 2018
852.215-70 SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED AND VETERAN-
OWNED SMALL BUSINESS EVALUATION FACTORS
(DEVIATION)
JAN 2023
852.215-71 EVALUATION FACTOR COMMITMENTS OCT 2019
852.246-71 REJECTED GOODS OCT 2018
C.2 52.216-18 ORDERING (AUG 2020)
(a) Any supplies and services to be furnished under this contract shall be ordered by issuance of delivery orders or task orders by the individuals or activities designated in the Schedule. Such orders may be issued from 10-31-2023 through 11-30-2028.
(b) All delivery orders or task orders are subject to the terms and conditions of this contract. In the event of conflict between a delivery order or task order and this contract, the contract shall control.
(c) A delivery order or task order is considered "issued" when—
(1) If sent by mail (includes transmittal by U.S. mail or private delivery service), the Government deposits the order in the mail;
(2) If sent by fax, the Government transmits the order to the Contractor’s fax number; or
(3) If sent electronically, the Government either—
(i) Posts a copy of the delivery order or task order to a Government document access system, and notice is sent to the Contractor; or
(ii) Distributes the delivery order or task order via email to the Contractor’s email address.
(d) Orders may be issued by methods other than those enumerated in this clause only if authorized in the contract.
(End of Clause)
C.3 52.216-19 ORDER LIMITATIONS (OCT 1995)
(a) Minimum order. When the Government requires supplies or services covered by this contract in an amount of less than , the Government is not obligated to purchase, nor is the Contractor obligated to furnish, those supplies or services under the contract.
(b) Maximum order. The Contractor is not obligated to honor—
(1) Any order for a single item in excess of $3,000.00;
(2) Any order for a combination of items in excess of $6,000.00; or
(3) A series of orders from the same ordering office within 2 days that together call for quantities exceeding the limitation in paragraph (b)(1) or (2) of this section.
(c) If this is a requirements contract (i.e., includes the Requirements clause at subsection 52.216-21 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)), the Government is not required to order a part of any one requirement from the Contractor if that requirement exceeds the maximum-order limitations in paragraph (b) of this section.
(d) Notwithstanding paragraphs (b) and (c) of this section, the Contractor shall honor any order exceeding the maximum order limitations in paragraph (b), unless that order (or orders) is returned to the ordering office within days after issuance, with written notice stating the Contractor's intent not to ship the item (or items) called for and the reasons. Upon receiving this notice, the Government may acquire the supplies or services from another source.
(End of Clause)
C.4 52.216-22 INDEFINITE QUANTITY (OCT 1995)
(a) This is an indefinite-quantity contract for the supplies or services specified, and effective for the period stated, in the Schedule. The quantities of supplies and services specified in the Schedule are estimates only and are not purchased by this contract.
(b) Delivery or performance shall be made only as authorized by orders issued in accordance with the Ordering clause. The Contractor shall furnish to the Government, when and if ordered, the supplies or services specified in the Schedule up to and including the quantity designated in the Schedule as the "maximum." The Government shall order at least the quantity of supplies or services designated in the Schedule as the "minimum."
(c) Except for any limitations on quantities in the Order Limitations clause or in the Schedule, there is no limit on the number of orders that may be issued. The Government may issue orders requiring delivery to multiple destinations or performance at multiple locations.
(d) Any order issued during the effective period of this contract and not completed within that period shall be completed by the Contractor within the time specified in the order. The contract shall govern the Contractor's and Government's rights and obligations with respect to that order to the same extent as if the order were completed during the contract's effective period;
provided, that the Contractor shall not be required to make any deliveries under this contract after EXPIRATION OF CONTRACT.
(End of Clause)
C.5 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.
(End of Clause)
C.6 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 and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (NOV 2021) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115–232).
(4) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (NOV 2015).
(5) 52.232–40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (MAR 2023) (31 U.S.C. 3903 and 10 U.S.C. 3801).
(6) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (AUG 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).
(7) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) (Public Laws 108-77 and 108-78 (19 U.S.C. 3805 note)).
(b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services:
[] (1) 52.203–6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (JUN 2020), with Alternate I (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 4655).
[] (2) 52.203–13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C.
3509).
[] (3) 52.203–15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (JUN 2010) (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5). (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.)
[X] (4) 52.204–10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (JUN 2020) (Pub. L. 109–282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).
[] (5) [Reserved]
[] (6) 52.204–14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (OCT 2016) (Pub. L. 111–117, section 743 of Div. C).
[] (7) 52.204–15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (OCT 2016) (Pub. L. 111–117, section 743 of Div. C).
[X] (8) 52.204–27, Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (JUN 2023) (Section 102 of Division R of Pub. L. 117–328).
[X] (9) 52.209–6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (NOV 2021) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).
[] (10) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters
(OCT 2018) (41 U.S.C. 2313).
[] (11) [Reserved]
[] (12) 52.219–3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C. 657a).
[X] (13) 52.219–4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (OCT 2022) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a).
[] (14) [Reserved]
[] (15)(i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644).
[] (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-6.
[] (16)(i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644).
[] (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-7.
[] (17) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).
[] (18)(i) 52.219–9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)).
[] (ii) Alternate I (NOV 2016) of 52.219-9.
[] (iii) Alternate II (NOV 2016) of 52.219-9.
[] (iv) Alternate III (JUN 2020) of 52.219–9.
[] (v) Alternate IV (SEP 2021) of 52.219–9.
[] (19)(i) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).
[] (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-13.
[] (20) 52.219–14, Limitations on Subcontracting (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C. 657s).
[] (21) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages—Subcontracting Plan (SEP 2021) (15 U.S.C.
637(d)(4)(F)(i)).
[] (22) 52.219–27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C. 657f).
[X] (23) (i) 52.219–28, Post-Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (MAR 2023) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).
[] (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219–28.
[] (24) 52.219–29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business Concerns (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).
[] (25) 52.219–30, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Women-Owned Small Business Concerns Eligible Under the Women-Owned Small Business Program (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).
[] (26) 52.219-32, Orders Issued Directly Under Small Business Reserves (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).
[] (27) l(26) 52.219–33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (SEP 2021) (15 U.S.C. 657s).
[] (28) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (JUN 2003) (E.O. 11755).
[X] (29) 52.222–19, Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (DEC 2022) (E.O. 13126).
[X] (30) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015).
[X] (31)(i) 52.222–26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016) (E.O. 11246).
[] (ii) Alternate I (FEB 1999) of 52.222-26.
[] (32)(i) 52.222–35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).
[] (ii) Alternate I (JUL 2014) of 52.222-35.
[X] (33)(i) 52.222–36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020) (29 U.S.C.
793).
[] (ii) Alternate I (JUL 2014) of 52.222-36.
[] (34) 52.222–37, Employment Reports on Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).
[] (35) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act
(DEC 2010) (E.O. 13496).
[X] (36)(i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (NOV 2021) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).
[] (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).
[] (37) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (MAY 2022). (E. O. 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial products or commercial services as prescribed in FAR 22.1803.)
[] (38)(i) 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA- Designated Items (MAY 2008) (42 U.S.C.6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)
[] (ii) Alternate I (MAY 2008) of 52.223-9 (42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(C)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)
[] (39) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).
[] (40) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).
[] (41)(i) 52.223-13, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Imaging Equipment (JUN 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).
[] (ii) Alternate I (OCT 2015) of 52.223-13.
[] (42)(i) 52.223-14, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Televisions (JUN 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).
[] (ii) Alternate I (JUN 2014) of 52.223-14.
[] (43) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (MAY 2020) (42 U.S.C.
8259b).
[] (44)(i) 52.223-16, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Personal Computer Products (OCT 2015) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).
[] (ii) Alternate I (JUN 2014) of 52.223-16.
[X] (45) 52.223–18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving
(JUN 2020) (E.O. 13513).
[] (46) 52.223-20, Aerosols (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).
[] (47) 52.223-21, Foams (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).
[] (48)(i) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (JAN 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a).
[] (ii) Alternate I (JAN 2017) of 52.224-3.
[] (49)(i) 52.225-1, Buy American—Supplies (OCT 2022) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).
[] (ii) Alternate I (OCT 2022) of 52.225–1.
[X] (50)(i) 52.225-3, Buy American—Free Trade Agreements—Israeli Trade Act (DEC 2022) (19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, 19 U.S.C. chapter 29 (sections 4501-4732), Public Law 103-182, 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108- 302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, 110-138, 112-41, 112-42, and 112-43.
[] (ii) Alternate I [Reserved].
[] (iii) Alternate II (DEC 2022) of 52.225-3.
[] (iv) Alternate III (JAN 2021) of 52.225-3.
[] (v) Alternate IV (OCT 2022) of 52.225-3.
[] (51) 52.225–5, Trade Agreements (DEC 2022) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).
[X] (52) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (FEB 2021) (E.O.'s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).
[] (53) 52.225–26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (OCT 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. Subtitle A, Part V, Subpart G Note).
[] (54) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (NOV 2007) (42 U.S.C.
5150).
[] (55) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (NOV 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).
[X] (56) 52.229–12, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (FEB 2021).
[] (57) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 3805).
[] (58) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Products and Commercial Services
(NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 3805).
[X] (59) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management
(OCT 2018) (31 U.S.C. 3332).
[] (60) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Other than System for Award Management (JUL 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).
[] (61) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (MAY 2014) (31 U.S.C. 3332).
[] (62) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (AUG 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a).
[] (63) 52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (JAN 2017)(15 U.S.C.
637(d)(13)).
[] (64)(i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (NOV 2021) (46 U.S.C. 55305 and 10 U.S.C. 2631).
[] (ii) Alternate I (APR 2003) of 52.247-64.
[] (iii) Alternate II (NOV 2021) of 52.247-64.
(c) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services:
[] (1) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (AUG 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).
[] (2) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (MAY 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).
[] (3) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards—Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (AUG 2018) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C.
chapter 67).
[] (4) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards—Price Adjustment (MAY 2014) (29 U.S.C 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).
[] (5) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment—Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).
[] (6) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services—Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).
[] (7) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026
(JAN 2022).
[] (8) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2022) (E.O. 13706).
[X] (9) 52.226–6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (JUN 2020) (42 U.S.C. 1792).
(d) Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph (d) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, as defined in FAR 2.101, on the date of award of this contract, and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records—Negotiation.
(1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor's directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract.
(2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all reasonable times the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR Subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved.
(3) As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and regardless of form. This does not require the Contractor to create or maintain any record that the Contractor does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law.
(e)(1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), and (d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in this paragraph (e)(1) in a subcontract for commercial products or commercial services. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause—
(i) 52.203–13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C.
3509).
(ii) 52.203-19, 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)).
(iii) 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).
(iv) 52.204–25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (NOV 2021) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115–232).
(v) 52.204–27, Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (JUN 2023) (Section 102 of Division R of Pub. L. 117–328).
(vi) 52.219–8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds the applicable threshold specified in FAR 19.702(a) on the date of subcontract award, the subcontractor must include 52.219–8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.
(vii) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015).
(viii) 52.222–26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016) (E.O. 11246).
(ix) 52.222–35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).
(x) 52.222–36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020) (29 U.S.C. 793).
(xi) 52.222–37, Employment Reports on Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).
(xii) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (DEC 2010) (E.O. 13496). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (f) of FAR clause 52.222-40.
(xiii) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (AUG 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).
(xiv)(A) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (NOV 2021) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).
(B) Alternate I (MAR 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).
(xv) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment—Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).
(xvi) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services—Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).
(xvii) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (MAY 2022) (E. O. 12989).
(xviii) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026
(JAN 2022).
(xix) 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2022) (E.O. 13706).
(xx)(A) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (JAN 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a).
(B) Alternate I (JAN 2017) of 52.224-3.
(xxi) 52.225–26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (OCT 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. Subtitle A, Part V, Subpart G Note).
(xxii) 52.226–6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (JUN 2020) (42 U.S.C. 1792). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226- 6.
(xxiii) 52.232–40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (MAR 2023) (31 U.S.C. 3903 and 10 U.S.C. 3801). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph
(c) of 52.232–40.
(xxiv) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (NOV 2021) (46 U.S.C. 55305 and 10 U.S.C. 2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64.
(2) While not required, the Contractor may include in its subcontracts for commercial products and commercial services a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations.
(End of Clause)
SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR
ATTACHMENTS
NONE
SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS
E.1 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY
REFERENCE (FEB 1998)
This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions 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. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):
http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/
(End of Provision)
FAR
Number
Title Date
52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT OCT 2018
52.204-16 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE
REPORTING
AUG 2020
52.229-11 TAX ON CERTAIN FOREIGN PROCUREMENTS—NOTICE
AND REPRESENTATION
JUN 2020
E.2 52.212-2 EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND
COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2021)
(a) 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 shall be used to evaluate offers:
Price Alone; Award will be made to the lowest priced offer
(b) Options. 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. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).
(c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise 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)
E.3 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS—
COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (DEC 2022)
The Offeror shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the Offeror has completed the annual representations and certification electronically in the System for Award Management (SAM) accessed through https://www.sam.gov. If the Offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically, the Offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (v) of this provision.
(a) Definitions. As used in this provision—
Covered telecommunications equipment or services has the meaning provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.
Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) concern means a small business concern that is at least 51 percent directly and unconditionally owned by, and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by, one or more women who are citizens of the United States and who are economically disadvantaged in accordance with 13 CFR 127, and the concern is identified by SBA or an approved third-party certifier in accordance with 13 CFR 127.300. It automatically qualifies as a women-owned small business eligible under the WOSB Program.
Forced or indentured child labor means all work or service—
(1) Exacted from any person under the age of 18 under the menace of any penalty for its nonperformance and for which the worker does not offer himself voluntarily; or
(2) Performed by any person under the age of 18 pursuant to a contract the enforcement of which can be accomplished by process or penalties.
Highest-level owner means the entity that owns or controls an immediate owner of the offeror, or that owns or controls one or more entities that control an immediate owner of the offeror. No entity owns or exercises control of the highest level owner.
Immediate owner means an entity, other than the offeror, that has direct control of the offeror.
Indicators of control include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following: Ownership or interlocking management, identity of interests among family members, shared facilities and equipment, and the common use of employees.
Inverted domestic corporation means a foreign incorporated entity that meets the definition of an inverted domestic corporation under 6 U.S.C. 395(b), applied in accordance with the rules and definitions of 6 U.S.C. 395(c).
Manufactured end product means any end product in product and service codes (PSCs) 1000- 9999, except—
(1) PSC 5510, Lumber and Related Basic Wood Materials;
(2) Product or Service Group (PSG) 87, Agricultural Supplies;
https://www.sam.gov/
(3) PSG 88, Live Animals;
(4) PSG 89, Subsistence;
(5) PSC 9410, Crude Grades of Plant Materials;
(6) PSC 9430, Miscellaneous Crude Animal Products, Inedible;
(7) PSC 9440, Miscellaneous Crude Agricultural and Forestry Products;
(8) PSC 9610, Ores;
(9) PSC 9620, Minerals, Natural and Synthetic; and
(10) PSC 9630, Additive Metal Materials.
Place of manufacture means the place where an end product is assembled out of components, or otherwise made or processed from raw materials into the finished product that is to be provided to the Government. If a product is disassembled and reassembled, the place of reassembly is not the place of manufacture.
Predecessor means an entity that is replaced by a successor and includes any predecessors of the predecessor.
Reasonable inquiry has the meaning provided in the clause 52.204–25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or…
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