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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
595-22-4-480-0205
36C24422Q1227 09-08-2022
David Santiago | david.santiago2@va.gov 412-822-3746 09-14-2022 12pm EDT
36C244 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 4
1010 Delafield Road Pittsburgh, PA 15215
X
339112
1000 Employees
N/A
X
Lebanon VA Medical Center (LVAMC) Attn; Warehouse
1700 S. Lincoln Ave., Lebanon, PA 17042
36C244
Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 4
Austin Payment Center Department of Veterans Affairs
PO Box 149971 Austin TX 78714-9971
(877) 353-9791 (512) 460-5429
See CONTINUATION Page
Brand Name Only - Hologic Hysteroscopy Set and Accessories.
Schedule on pages 4 and 5.
Statement of Need (SON) page 6.
Instructions to Vendors 18.
See CONTINUATION Page
X X
X 1
Gregory Wizar
36C24422Q1227
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 SCHEDULE
ITEM INFORMATION
B.3 DELIVERY SCHEDULE
B.4 STATEMENT OF NEED
SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES
C.1 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)
C.2 VAAR 852.211-72 TECHNICAL INDUSTRY STANDARDS (NOV 2018)
C.3 VAAR 852.212-70 PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES APPLICABLE TO VA
ACQUISITION OF COMMERCIAL ITEMS (APR 2020)
C.4 VAAR 852.212-71 GRAY MARKET ITEMS (APR 2020)
C.5 VAAR 852.212-72 GRAY MARKET AND COUNTERFEIT ITEMS (MAR 2020)
C.6 VAAR 852.219-75 SUBCONTRACTING COMMITMENTS MONITORING AND
COMPLIANCE (JUL 2018)
C.7 VAAR 852.242-71 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER (OCT 2020) ... 13
C.8 VAAR 852.247-73 PACKING FOR DOMESTIC SHIPMENT (OCT 2018)
C.9 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT
STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND
COMMERCIAL SERVICES (MAY 2022) (JUL 2020) (DEVIATION)
SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS
D.1 See attached document: P03.SSJ FAR Part 13 Brand Name Only - Hologic Hysteroscopy - unsigned_Redacted D.2 See attached document: Vendor Fill-ins 36C24422Q1227 Hologic Hysteroscopy Line-Items
SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS
E.1 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO VENDORS — COMMERCIAL ITEM SEP 2021
E.2 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB
1998)
E.3 52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS
AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)
E.4 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS—
COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (MAY 2022) (JUL 2020)
(DEVIATION)
SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS
B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA
1. Contract Administration: All contract administration matters will be handled by the following individuals:
a. CONTRACTOR:
b. GOVERNMENT: Contracting Officer 36C244 Gregory Wizar Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 4
2. CONTRACTOR REMITTANCE ADDRESS: All payments by the Government to the contractor will be made in accordance with:
[X] 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System For Award Management, or
[] 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party
3. INVOICES: Invoices shall be submitted in arrears:
a. Quarterly []
b. Semi-Annually []
c. Other [X] Upon Receipt, Inspection, and Acceptance of Order.
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.
Austin Payment Center http://ob10.com/us/en/veterans-affairs-us//
ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS: The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the Solicitation numbered and dated as follows:
AMENDMENT NO DATE
B.2 PRICE SCHEDULE
ITEM INFORMATION
ITEM
NUMBE
R
DESCRIPTION OF
SUPPLIES/SERVIC
ES
QUANTIT
Y
UNI
T UNIT PRICE AMOUNT
1 EA
Novasure, RF Controller Model 10 - PACKAGED - US.
Product# RFC2010-115.
PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 339112 - Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6515 - Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies
2 EA
Myosure, OMNI Hysteroscopy Standard Set.
Product# 60-250-1 .
PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 339112 - Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing
2 EA
Myosure, OMNI Instrument Try.
Product# 60-903.
PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 339112 - Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing
Fluent System.
Product# FLT-100.
PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 339112 - Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing
FLUENT DISPOSABLE PACK (6-PACK).
Product# FLT-112.
PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 339112 - Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing
MYOSURE LITE TISSUE REMOVAL DEVICE (3-PACK).
Product# 30-403LITE PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 339112 - Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing
MYOSURE XL TISSUE REMOVAL DEVICE (3-PACK).
Product# 50-503XL.
PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 339112 - Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing
MYOSURE REACH TISSUE REMOVAL DEVICE (3-PACK).
Product# 10-403FC.
PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 339112 - Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing
NOVASURE V5, US, 3-PACK.
Product# NSV5US-003 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 339112 - Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing
GRAND TOTAL
B.3 DELIVERY SCHEDULE
ITEM NUMBER QUANTITY
DELIVERY
DATE
0001 SHIP TO: Lebanon VAMC 1700 S. Lincoln Ave.
Attn; Warehouse Lebanon, PA 17042
USA
1 30 Days ARO
MARK
FOR:
Miller, Beverly A
(717) 272-6621 4120 Beverly.Miller1@va.gov
B.4 STATEMENT OF NEED
Hologic Hysteroscopy Set and Accessories
Background:
The Myosure Omni Hysteroscope and Tissue Device is used to provide viewing of the cervical canal and the uterine cavity for the purpose of performing diagnostic and surgical procedures.
The Fluent Fluid Management System and Disposable Pack is intended to provide liquid distension of the uterus during diagnostic and operative hysteroscopy, and to monitor the volume differential between the irrigation fluid flowing into and out of the uterus while providing drive, control, and suction for hysteroscopic morcellators. The Novasure RF Controller Model 10 and Novasure V5, has Smart-Depth Technology and continuously monitors and measures tissue impedance to ensure a customized, reliable, and reproducible depth of ablation for every patient.
Scope of Work:
The Lebanon VA Medical Center (LVAMC) has a Brand Name Only requirement for a Hologic Hysteroscopy Set. The set includes two (2) Myosure Omni Hysteroscopy Standard Set and Tray, one (1) Fluent System and one (1) Novasure RF Controller Model 10. This shall include training of all equipment.
Type of Contract: Brand Name, Firm Fixed Price
Salient Characteristics of the brand name required Hologic Myosure Omni Hysteroscopy Standard Set, Tray and Tissue removal device:
The Omni Hysteroscope and tissue removal device is intended for use in visualizing the uterine cavity and performing operative hysteroscopy procedures including use with the MyoSure Tissue Removal Device. The Omni Hysteroscope system includes a base scope with compatible sheaths of varying working channel size. The removable outflow channels are intended to be used to provide a fluid outflow lumen for use with Omni 5.5mm and 6mm Operative Sheaths. The removable outflow channel includes a sealed entry port to permit the introduction of instrumentation. The reusable rod lens hysteroscope utilizes rod lenses for visualization and fibers for illumination. The hysteroscope includes Omni 5.5mm and 6mm Operative Sheaths to accommodate the respective MyoSure Tissue Removal Device. The operative hysteroscopy system can be combined with a hysteroscopic fluid management system to provide continuous flow hysteroscopy capability.
60-201 – Omni 3.7mm Diagnostic Sheath
60-200 – Omni Hysteroscope
60-202 – Omni 5.5mm Operative Sheath
40-201 – Omni 5.5mm Outflow Channel
50-201XL – Omni 6mm Outflow Channel
60-203 – Omni 6mm Operative Sheath
40-904 – Outflow Channel End Cap x 3
40-900 – Storz Light Guide Adapter
40-901 – Wolf Light Guide Adapter
30-403 - LITE MYOSURE LITE TISSUE REMOVAL DEVICE (3-PACK)
50-503XL - MYOSURE XL TISSUE REMOVAL DEVICE (3-PACK)
10-403FC - MYOSURE REACH TISSUE REMOVAL DEVICE (3-PACK)
Salient Characteristics of the brand name required Hologic Fluent System:
• Dual peristaltic pump technology with integrated suction
• Deficit accuracy within +/- 50mL
• Preset deficits per AAGL guidelines
• System won’t leave setup screen until all components are in place
• System starts warning users at 75% of set deficit limit
• System warns users when supply bag is low and waste bag is full
• Can hang a bag while the system is running
• Deficit set from 100ml-2,500Ml in 50ml increments
• Pressure can be set from 40-120mmHg in 5mmHg increments
• Fluent Disposable Pack (6-Pack)
Salient Characteristics of the brand name required Hologic Novasure RF Controller Model 10
• Advanced touchscreen interface has responsiveness set to react to user intent and is optimized for use with or without surgical gloves.
• Ablation timer and summary screen display cumulative running ablation time and total ablation time at the end of the procedure, as well as length, width and power level. The prior procedure data is also recoverable if the controller is powered on and off.
• With IFU procedural instructions on the interface, the RFC10 walks a physician through corrective actions when an error message is encountered.
• Volume-controlled and mutable alarms are perfect for in-office procedures where a patient can be easily startled.
• RFC10 controller is compatible with all generations of NovaSure devices.
• RF controller is a constant power output generator with a nominal maximum power delivery capability of 180 watts.
• Controller automatically calculates the power output based on the uterine cavity
• Length and width measurements that the user key-enters the controller
• Monitoring tissue impedance during the ablation process automatically
• Controls the depth of endo-myometrial ablation
• Novasure V5
Delivery:
Delivery shall be within thirty (30) days from the time of award. The Myosure Omni Hysteroscopy Standard Set and Tray, one (1) Fluent System and one (1) Novasure RF Controller Model 10 and accessories shall be delivered to the Lebanon VAMC located at 1700 S. Lincoln Ave., Lebanon, PA 17042; Attn; Warehouse. BioMedical Engineering will need to perform a safety check and enter the equipment into the system for annual Preventive Maintenance (PM) checks. Placement in the LVAMC clinic shall be coordinated through the Contracting Officer Representative.
Please contact the Contracting Officer Representative with any questions or concerns.
Nominated COR: Beverly Miller
Phone: (717) 272-6621 x 4120
Email: Beverly.Miller1@va.gov
The Government and the Contractor understand and agree that the services to be delivered under this contract by the Contractor to the Government are non-personal services and the parties recognize and agree that no employer-employee or master-servant relationships exist or will exist under the contract between the Government and the Contractor’s employees.
Hours of Operation
Normal hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, excluding holidays
All work must be scheduled in advance with the COR on a mutually agreed upon date and time.
Emergency services required shall be coordinated through the COR. Contractor must be available to perform emergency services within 3 hours of notification.
Federal Holidays observed by the VAMC are:
New Years’ Day Labor Day
Martin Luther King Day Columbus Day
Presidents’ Day Veterans’ Day
Memorial Day Thanksgiving Day
Juneteenth Day Christmas Day
Independence Day mailto:Beverly.Miller1@va.gov
GOVERNMENT FURNISHED INFORMATION OR MATERIAL:
This acquisition does not include Government-furnished property (GFP), identify in the Statement of Work all available information on GFP to be provided, including the make, model, bar code number and serial number, if available, of all accountable assets with an acquisition cost of $500 or more.
This acquisition does not include Contractor-acquired property (CAP).
REPORTS/DELIVERABLES:
Delivery confirmation of equipment and commodities will be made through the Logistics Department of the VAMC Lebanon (595). This will include documentation of receipt and assignment of a facility based “EE” number for identification and tracking purposes.
Delivery confirmation of non-equipment/ commodities acquisitions is the responsibility of the receiving Facility and/ or Service.
PERIOD OF SERVICE:
Delivery must be made no later than 30 days After Receipt of Order.
VHA Supplemental Contract Requirements for Combatting COVID-19
Contractor employees who work in or travel to VHA locations must comply with the following:
Documentation requirements:
If fully vaccinated, contractors shall show proof of vaccination.
NOTE: Acceptable proof of vaccination includes a signed record of immunization from a health care provider or pharmacy, a copy of the COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card (CDC Form MLS- 319813_r, published on September 3, 2020), or a copy of medical records documenting the vaccination.
If unvaccinated, contractors shall show negative COVID-19 test results dated within three calendar days prior to desired entry date. Test must be approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for emergency use or full approval. This includes tests available by a doctor’s order or an FDA approved over-the-counter test that includes an affiliated telehealth service.
Documentation cited in this section shall be digitally or physically maintained on each contractor employee while in a VA facility and is subject to inspection prior to entry to VA facilities and after entry for spot inspections by Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs) or other hospital personnel.
Documentation will not be collected by the VA; contractors shall, at all times, adhere to and ensure compliance with federal laws designed to protect contractor employee health information and personally identifiable information.
Contractor employees are subject to daily screening for COVID-19 and may be denied entry to VA facilities if they fail to pass screening protocols. As part of the screening process contractors may be asked screening questions found on the COVID-19 Screening Tool. Check regularly for updates.
Contractor employees who work away from VA locations, but who will have direct contact with VA patients shall self-screen utilizing the COVID-19 Screening Tool, in advance, each day that they will have direct patient contact and in accordance with their person or persons who coordinate COVID-19 workplace safety efforts at covered contractor workplaces.
Contractors shall, at all times, adhere to and ensure compliance with federal laws designed to protect contractor employee health information and personally identifiable information.
Contractor must immediately notify their COR or Contracting Officer if contract performance is jeopardized due to contractor employees being denied entry into VA Facilities.
For indefinite delivery contracts: Contractor agrees to comply with VHA Supplemental Contract Requirements for any task or delivery orders issued prior to this modification when performance has already commenced.
SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES
ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL
PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES
Clauses that are incorporated by reference (by Citation Number, Title, and Date), have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available.
The following clauses are incorporated into 52.212-4 as an addendum to this contract:
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) https://www.va.gov/covid19screen/ https://www.va.gov/covid19screen/
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
NOV 2021
52.232-40 PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL
BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS
NOV 2021
C.2 VAAR 852.211-72 TECHNICAL INDUSTRY STANDARDS (NOV 2018)
(a) The Contractor shall conform to the standards established by: ISO IEC 80601-2-49:2018 as to Medical electrical, patient monitoring equipment.
(b) The Contractor shall submit proof of conformance to the standard. This proof may be a label or seal affixed to the equipment or supplies, warranting that the item(s) have been tested in accordance with the standards and meet the contract requirement. Proof may also be furnished by the organization listed above certifying that the item(s) furnished have been tested in accordance with and conform to the specified standards.
(c) Offerors may obtain the standards cited in this provision by submitting a request, including the solicitation number, title and number of the publication to: ISO IEC 80601-2-49:2018
(d) The offeror shall contact the Contracting Officer if response is not received within two weeks of the request.
(End of Clause)
C.3 VAAR 852.212-70 PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES APPLICABLE TO VA ACQUISITION
OF COMMERCIAL ITEMS (APR 2020)
(a) The Contractor agrees to comply with any provision or clause that is incorporated herein by reference to implement agency policy applicable to acquisition of commercial items or components. The following provisions and clauses that have been checked by the Contracting Officer are incorporated by reference.
[X] 852.203–70, Commercial Advertising.
[X] 852.211–70, Equipment Operation and Maintenance Manuals.
[X] 852.232–72, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests.
[X] 852.246–71, Rejected Goods.
(b) All requests for quotations, solicitations, and contracts for commercial item services to be provided to beneficiaries must include the following clause:
C.4 VAAR 852.212-71 GRAY MARKET ITEMS (APR 2020)
(a) No gray market or remanufactured items will be acceptable. Gray market items are Original Equipment Manufacturers’ (OEM) goods sold through unauthorized channels in direct competition with authorized distributors. This procurement is for new OEM medical equipment only for VA medical facilities.
(b) Vendor shall be an OEM, authorized dealer, authorized distributor or authorized reseller for the proposed equipment/system, verified by an authorization letter or other documents from the OEM. All software licensing, warranty and service associated with the equipment/system shall be in accordance with the OEM terms and conditions.
(End of Clause)
C.5 VAAR 852.212-72 GRAY MARKET AND COUNTERFEIT ITEMS (MAR
2020)
(a) No used, refurbished, or remanufactured supplies or equipment/parts shall be provided.
This procurement is for new Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) items only. No gray market items shall be provided. Gray market items are OEM goods intentionally or unintentionally sold outside an authorized sales territory or sold by non-authorized dealers in an authorized sales territory.
(b) No counterfeit supplies or equipment/parts shall be provided. Counterfeit items include unlawful or unauthorized reproductions, substitutions, or alterations that have been mismarked, misidentified, or otherwise misrepresented to be an authentic, unmodified item from the original manufacturer, or a source with the express written authority of the original manufacturer or current design activity, including an authorized aftermarket manufacturer. Unlawful or unauthorized substitutions include used items represented as new, or the false identification of grade, serial number, lot number, date code, or performance characteristics.
(c) Vendor shall be an OEM, authorized dealer, authorized distributor or authorized reseller for the proposed equipment/system, verified by an authorization letter or other documents from the OEM. All software licensing, warranty and service associated with the equipment/system shall be in accordance with the OEM terms and conditions.
(End of Clause)
C.6 VAAR 852.219-75 SUBCONTRACTING COMMITMENTS MONITORING
AND COMPLIANCE (JUL 2018)
(a) This solicitation includes the clause: 852.215-70 Service-disabled veteran-owned and veteran-owned small business evaluation factors. Accordingly, any contract resulting from this solicitation will include the clause 852.215-71 Evaluation factor commitments.
(b) The Contractor is advised that in performing contract administration functions, the Contracting Officer may use the services of a support contractor(s) to assist in assessing Contractor compliance with the subcontracting commitments incorporated into the contract. To that end, the support contractor(s) may require access to the Contractor's business records or other proprietary data to review such business records regarding contract compliance with this requirement.
(c) All support contractors conducting this review on behalf of VA will be required to sign an “Information Protection and Non-Disclosure and Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest Agreement” to ensure the Contractor's business records or other proprietary data reviewed or obtained in the course of assisting the Contracting Officer in assessing the Contractor for compliance are protected to ensure information or data is not improperly disclosed or other impropriety occurs.
(d) Furthermore, if VA determines any services the support contractor(s) will perform in assessing compliance are advisory and assistance services as defined in FAR 2.101, Definitions, the support contractor(s) must also enter into an agreement with the Contractor to protect proprietary information as required by FAR 9.505-4, Obtaining access to proprietary information, paragraph (b). The Contractor is required to cooperate fully and make available any records as may be required to enable the Contracting Officer to assess the Contractor compliance with the subcontracting commitments.
(End of Clause)
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.
(End of Clause)
C.8 VAAR 852.247-73 PACKING FOR DOMESTIC SHIPMENT (OCT 2018)
Material shall be packed for shipment in such a manner that will insure acceptance by common carriers and safe delivery at destination. Containers and closures shall comply with regulations of carriers as applicable to the mode of transportation.
(End of Addendum to 52.212-4)
C.9 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO
IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL
PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (MAY 2022) (JUL 2020)
(DEVIATION)
(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) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (Aug 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).
(6) 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:
[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).
[X] (8) 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).
[X] (22) (i) 52.219–28, Post-Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (SEP 2021) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).
[X] (28) 52.222–19, Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (JUL 2020)
(DEVIATION) (E.O. 13126).
[X] (29) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015).
[X] (30)(i) 52.222–26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016) (E.O. 11246).
[X] (32)(i) 52.222–36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020) (29 U.S.C.
793).
[X] (35)(i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (NOV 2021) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).
[X] (44) 52.223–18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving
(JUN 2020) (E.O. 13513).
[X] (48) 52.225-1, Buy American—Supplies (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).
[X] (51) 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).
[X] (55) 52.229–12, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (FEB 2021).
[X] (58) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management (Oct 2018) (31 U.S.C. 3332).
(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:
(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) 52.219–8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2018) (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.
(vi) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015).
(vii) 52.222–26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016) (E.O. 11246).
(viii) 52.222–35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).
(ix) 52.222–36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020) (29 U.S.C. 793).
(x) 52.222–37, Employment Reports on Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).
(xi) 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.
(xii) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (AUG 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).
(xiii)(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).
(xiv) 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).
(xv) 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).
(xvi) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (MAY 2022) (E. O. 12989).
(xvii) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026
(JAN 2022).
(xviii) 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2022) (E.O. 13706).
(xix)(A) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (JAN 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a).
(B) Alternate I (JAN 2017) of 52.224-3.
(xx) 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. 2302 Note).
(xxi) 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.
(xxii) 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.
SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR
ATTACHMENTS
D.1 See attached document: P03.SSJ FAR Part 13 Brand Name Only - Hologic Hysteroscopy - unsigned_Redacted.
D.2 See attached document: Vendor Fill-ins 36C24422Q1227 Hologic Hysteroscopy Line-Items.
SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS
E.1 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO VENDORS — COMMERCIAL ITEM SEP
INSTRUCTIONS – Brand Name only – Hologic Hysteroscopy Set and Accessories.
Submission of Questions: Questions regarding this solicitation shall be received no later than Friday September 9, 2022, 4:00 PM Eastern Time (ET). Questions received after this time may not be considered for review. Questions shall be submitted to David Santiago – Contract Specialist at david.santiago2@va.gov. Prospective Vendors are asked to submit their questions grouped by solicitation section and making reference to the particular paragraph in that section.
The Subject Line for questions shall state ‘36C24422Q1227 – Questions’. Responses to all inquiries/questions will be returned via email to those vendors solicited giving due regard to the proper protection of proprietary information. Vendors shall be responsible for monitoring their email for the agency’s responses. No information concerning this solicitation shall be provided in response to a phone call.
Prospective Vendors are warned against contacting any medical center personnel outside the Procurement Department prior to award of a Contract resulting from this solicitation. If such contact occurs and is found to be prejudicial to competing Vendors, the Vendor making such contact may be excluded from award consideration.
Submission of Quotes: This solicitation is being issued as an Unrestricted Requirement in the Open Market under the NAICS in block 10. Quotations shall be received no later than Wednesday September 14, 2022, 12:00 PM Eastern Time (ET). Quotations received after this time might not be considered for award. All quotes shall be emailed to david.santiago2@va.gov.
The Subject Line for email submissions shall state ‘ 36C24422Q1227 – Quote’.
Quote Content and Submission Instructions: Vendors should review RFQ and are ultimately responsible for ensuring that their quotes fully comply with submission requirements for this RFQ. Each quote shall clearly demonstrate that the Vendor understands both the general and specific technical requirements of the Scope of Work. Failure to explain Vendor’s ability to meet mailto:david.santiago2@va.gov mailto:David.Santiago2@va.gov all requirements may result in the Vendor's quote not being considered. The vendor may submit a capability statement to explain technical acceptability. Clarity and completeness of quotes are of the utmost importance. Therefore, quotes must be organized in a practical, clear, and concise manner.
For a response to this solicitation to be considered complete Vendors must comply with the following requirements:
- Any Non-Manufactures must submit an Authorized Distributor Letter.
- The Vendor is required to provide all line-item information, pricing, and delivery dates in the attached “Vender Line-Item Fill-in’s” Xcel Spreadsheet.
- The Vendor must be able to provide a price for all the Items listed in the Schedule.
- Sign Block 30a
EVALUATION
Award for this requirement will be made to the vendor who proposes the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) quote to the Government. To be Technically Acceptable:
- The vendor must be an Authorized Reseller as demonstrated by their Authorized Distributor Letter.
- Must provide pricing for all items listed in the Schedule of this Solicitation.
- Must sign the Solicitation.
The Department of Veteran’s Affairs will award to the vendor proposing the best value to the Government.
At the time of evaluation, all quotes will be evaluated to determine the Lowest Priced Quote. At that time, only the Lowest Priced Quote will be forwarded on for Technical Evaluation. If the lowest price quote is found to NOT be technically acceptable, the next lowest priced quote will be forwarded on for technical acceptability. This process will continue until the lowest priced, technically acceptable, quote is identified.
The Department of Veteran Affairs may reject a quote as non-responsive if it is materially unbalanced. A quote is unbalanced when it is based on prices significantly less for some work and significantly overstated for other work, or the prices do not reflect market value.
ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS
Provisions that are incorporated by reference (by Citation Number, Title, and Date), have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available.
The following provisions are incorporated into 52.212-1 as an addendum to this solicitation:
E.2 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
52.211-6 BRAND NAME OR EQUAL AUG 1999
52.214-21 DESCRIPTIVE LITERATURE APR 2002
52.229-11 TAX ON CERTAIN FOREIGN PROCUREMENTS—NOTICE
AND REPRESENTATION
JUN 2020
E.3 52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN
TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR
EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)
The Offeror shall not complete the representation at paragraph (d)(1) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it ‘‘does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument’’ in paragraph (c)(1) in the provision at 52.204–26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation, or in paragraph (v)(2)(i) of the provision at 52.212–3, Offeror Representations and Certifications– Commercial Products and Commercial Services. The Offeror shall not complete the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it ‘‘does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services’’ in paragraph (c)(2) of the provision at 52.204–26, or in paragraph (v)(2)(ii) of the provision at 52.212–3.
(a) Definitions. As used in this provision—
Backhaul, covered telecommunications equipment or services, critical technology, interconnection arrangements, reasonable inquiry, roaming, and substantial or essential component have the meanings provided in the clause 52.204–25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.
(b) Prohibition. (1) Section 889(a)(1)(A) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115–232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after
August 13, 2019, from procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to—
(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or
(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.
(2) Section 889(a)(1)(B) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115–232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2020, from entering into a contract or extending or renewing a contract with an entity that uses any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. This prohibition applies to the use of covered telecommunications equipment or services, regardless of whether that use is in performance of work under a Federal contract.
Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to—
(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or
(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.
(c) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for “covered telecommunications equipment or services.”
(d) Representations. The Offeror represents that—
(1) It [ ] will, [ ] will not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract or other contractual instrument resulting from this solicitation. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(1) of this section if the Offeror responds “will’’ in paragraph (d)(1) of this section; and
(2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry, for purposes of this representation, the Offeror represents that—
It [ ] does, [ ] does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or use any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services.
The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(2) of this section if the Offeror responds “does’’ in paragraph (d)(2) of this section.
https://www.sam.gov/
(e) Disclosures. (1) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded “will’’ in the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:
(i) For covered equipment—
(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or a distributor, if known);
(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand;
model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and
(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.
(ii) For covered services—
(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or
(B) If not associated with maintenance, the Product Service Code (PSC) of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.
(2) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded “does’’ in the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:
(i) For covered equipment—
(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the OEM or a distributor, if known);
(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand;
model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and
(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.
(ii) For covered services—
(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or
(B) If not associated with maintenance, the PSC of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.
(End of Provision)
(End of Addendum to 52.212-1)
E.4 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS—
COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (MAY 2022) (JUL
2020) (DEVIATION)
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 part 127. 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.
https://www.sam.gov/
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…
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