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17a. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR CODE FACILITY CODE 18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

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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

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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.

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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)

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INFORMATION CALL:

STANDARD FORM 1449

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

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

36C10X26Q0078 03-05-2026

Angela Ayers 202-763-9576 03-19-2026

11:00 EDT

36C10X Strategic Acquisition Center - Frederick Department of Veterans Affairs

5202 Presidents Court, Suite 103 Frederick MD 21703

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Y

611710

$24 Million

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36C10X

Strategic Acquisition Center - Frederick Department of Veterans Affairs

5202 Presidents Court, Suite 103 Frederick MD 21703

VAFSC

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Financial Services Center

PO BOX 149971

(see Section B.3 invoicing/payment) Austin TX 78714-8917

1-(877)-489-6135

See CONTINUATION Page

The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Environmental Programs Service (EPS) Program Manager for Integrated Pest Management Program (IPMP) is pursuing the acquisition of a provider for a web-based pest management resource inclusive of training and an electronic Pest Mgmt. Field Guide application.

This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for Commercial Services.

Questions are due by Monday, March 9, 2026 at 12:00 PM (EST). Please email all questions to Angela.Ayers@va.gov and Jennifer.Benisek@va.gov. Reference 36C10X26Q0078 in the subject line of your email.

Q&A (if any) will be posted as an amendment on SAM.Gov on Wednesday, March 11, 2026.

See CONTINUATION Page

X 1

Jennifer Benisek

VA-OPA-2021-51D5C3D3

36C10X26Q0078 | VHA ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS SERVICE (EPS) | PEST MGMT APP

WITH TRNG AND EDUCATION

Table of Contents

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 INVOICING INSTRUCTIONS……………………………………………………………..6

B.3 PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

B.4 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

C.1 FAR 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL

PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2023)

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

C.3 FAR 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR

2000)

C.4 FAR 52.240-91 SECURITY PROHIBITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS (NOV 2025)

(DEVIATION)

C.5 FAR 52.240-93 BASIC SAFEGAURDING OF COVERED CONTRACTOR

INFORMATION SYSTEMS (DEVIATION) (NOV 2025)

C.6 FAR 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

C.7 VAAR 852.204-71 INFORMATION AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY

(FEB 2023)

C.8 VAAR 852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS (NOV

2018)

C.9 VAAR 852.239-76 INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

ACCESSIBILITY (FEB 2023)

SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS

SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

E.1 FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS

AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (SEP 2023)

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

SERVICES (NOV 2021)

E.3 FAR 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)

E.4 FAR 52.219-1 SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REPRESENTATIONS (NOV 2025)

(DEVIATION)

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

E.6 FAR 52.240-90 SECURITY PROHIBITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS

REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)

E.7 FAR 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

(FEB 1998)

E.8 VAAR 852.233-71 ALTERNATE PROTEST PROCEDURE (OCT 2018)

E.9 VAAR 852.239-71 INFORMATION SYSTEM SECURITY PLAN AND

ACCREDITATION (FEB 2023)

E.10 VAAR 852.239-75 INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE (FEB 2023)

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: TBD

POC: TBD

Email: TBD@.com Phone: TBD

b. GOVERNMENT: Strategic Acquisition Center - Frederick Contracting Officer: Jennifer Benisek Email: Jennifer.Benisek@va.gov Phone: 202-794-4118

Contract Specialist: Angela Ayers Email: Angela.Ayers@va.gov Phone: 202-763-9576

Contracting Officer Representative (COR): Mikisha Bond Email: @va.gov Phone: 202-XXX-XXXX

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:

a. Quarterly []

b. Semi-Annually []

c. Other [X] Monthly, upon delivery and acceptance by the Government

4. GOVERNMENT INVOICE ADDRESS: All Invoices from the Contractor shall be submitted electronically in accordance with VAAR Clause 852.232-72 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests.

5. INVOICING INSTRUCTIONS/SUBMISSION

*** The Contract Number: TBD MUST be included on all invoices.***

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

mailto:Jennifer.Benisek@va.gov mailto:Angela.Ayers@va.gov mailto:Scott.Roy2@va.gov

AMENDMENT NO DATE

B.2 INVOICING INSTRUCTIONS

General invoicing instructions are included here.

Payment provided under the terms of this contract will be made Monthly in arrears for all services rendered and/or deliverables submitted and approved by the VA.

GOVERNMENT INVOICE ADDRESS:

TUNGSTEN (OB10) ELECTRONIC INVOICE SUBMISSION

FSC e-INVOICE PROGRAM THROUGH AUSTIN PORTAL

FSC MANDATORY ELECTRONIC INVOICE SUBMISSION FOR AUSTIN PAYMENTS

Please include in all invoices the Contract/Purchase Order Number, or Task/Delivery Order Number.

All invoices need to also be submitted using the same line item format in the contract or order.

Vendor Electronic Invoice Submission Methods:

Fax, email and scanned documents are not acceptable forms of submission for payment requests. Electronic form means an automated system transmitting information electronically according to the accepted data transmissions below.

1. VA’s Electronic Invoice Presentment and Payment System – The Financial Services Center (FSC) in Austin, TX uses a third-party contractor, Tungsten, to transition vendors from paper to electronic invoice submission. Please go to this website: www.tungsten-network.com/customer-campaigns/veteransaffairs to begin submitting electronic invoices, free of charge.

2. A system that conforms to the X12 electronic data interchange (EDI) formats established by the Accredited Standards Center (ASC) chartered by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). The X12 EDI Web site is http://www.x12.org.

Vendor e-Invoice Set-up Information:

Please contact Tungsten at the phone number or email address listed below to begin submitting your electronic invoices to the VA Financial Services Center in Austin, TX for payment processing. If you have questions about the payment status of a properly submitted invoice, the e-invoicing program, or Tungsten, please contact the FSC at the phone number or email address listed below.

• Tungsten e-Invoice setup information: 1-877-489-6135

• Tungsten e-Invoice email: VA.Registration@tungsten-network.com

• VA TUNGSTEN Number: AAA544240062

• FSC e-Invoice contact information: 1-877-353-9791

• FSC e-Invoice email: vafsccshd@va.gov https://www.tungsten-network.com/customer-campaigns/veteransaffairs https://www.tungsten-network.com/customer-campaigns/veteransaffairs http://www.x12.org/ mailto:VA.Registration@tungsten-network.com mailto:vafsccshd@va.gov

FSC Internet: http://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp http://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp

B.3 PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

1. BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE

The Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) Environmental Programs Service (EPS) has the continued need to have access to authoritative and comprehensive sources of health care and public safety information and data for its health care facilities and employees.

The VA is responsible for providing a safe and pest free environment for our Veterans, their families, and our staff. As the complexity of pesticide regulations, pest remediation practices and expectations increase, technical requirements and associated activities become more complicated. The VA does not have, nor does it anticipate having the availability of adequate internal resources and expertise to undertake the services required of this contract. VA cannot do without this service because it would severely impact the quality of health care and public safety provided to veterans and may have catastrophic results.

2. SCOPE of WORK

The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) EPS Program Manager for Integrated Pest Management Program (IPMP) is pursuing the acquisition of a provider for a web-based pest management resource inclusive of training and an electronic Pest Management Field Guide application. The intent is to provide education for Integrated Pest Management (IPM) procedures across the VHA-enterprise including the National Program Office and each of the VA facilities. The solution shall be an integrated tool set through which the VHA can offer the technical, governmental, educational, and resource needs for its IPMP.

3. Place of Performance The Contractor shall provide the resources requested across the VHA-enterprise to key individuals identified with pest management program responsibilities.

4. OPERATIONAL COVERAGE

4.1. The Contractor shall provide and schedule the appropriate staffing to ensure continuous coverage during business hours for each of the VHA facilities areas being served.

4.1.1. Normal work hours (excluding emergencies). Monday through Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm (excluding Federal Holidays)

4.1.2. Federal Holidays (excluding emergencies). There are 12 holidays set by law (5 U.S.C.

§ 6103).

If any of the above falls on a Saturday, then Friday shall be observed as a holiday. Similarly, if one falls on a Sunday, then Monday shall be observed as a holiday. Additionally, if, by Executive Order or similar action, the President of United States excuses Executive Branch employees from duty and closes executive branch departments and agencies, the contractor shall not schedule or conduct training on affected day(s).

5. PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor shall provide pest management membership coverage and service training for the Department of VA medical facilities:

5.1. Each member of the VA facility shall be entitled to all rights, privileges and services of this membership which shall be included.

Membership equal in all respects to at-large Contractor membership, except that the rights and privileges of membership accrue to the facility Pest Manager Officer (PMO) which is historically the Environmental Management Service (EMS) Service Chief position, rather than to a specific individual. In facilities where EMS is subordinated to Facility Management Service (FMS), rights and privileges of membership should accrue to the FMS Service Chief position who serves as the PMO. Rights and privileges of membership assigned to the VA Central Office shall be exercised by the Program Manager of the Pest Management Section. Participation in local Contractor chapter activities is encouraged, but this contract shall only apply to THE CONTRACTOR and does not include membership of any local, state, or regional pest management organization.

5.1.1. VHA access to Contractor entomologists and subject matter experts for, but not limited to, pest identification and control strategy consultations.

5.1.2. Provide VHA with a community site branded specific to the VA and available to all hospital staff.

5.1.3. Discounts purchases from the professional organization’s online catalog.

5.1.4. VHA access to the Contractor Website 5.1.5. VHA participation to all Contractor educational conference, seminars, and special events at a discounted registration fee.

5.1.6. VHA access to weekly e-newsletters, mailers, and ongoing communications (e.g., technical bulletins, surveys, guidelines or manuals, or any other publications).

5.1.7. VHA access to the Contractor Learning Management System (LMS) Training Modules.

5.1.8. Unlimited access to all Contractor online training.

5.1.9. VHA access to the Contractor Safety/OSHA Resource Toolbox.

5.1.10. Developed core training for VHA Managers with pest management responsibilities and pest management professionals.

5.1.11. Development of VHA Hospital LMS Portal to view, track, and assign training to VA Hospital staff.

5.1.12. VHA access to membership directory.

5.1.13. The Associate Member, VA Central Office, maintaining an advisory position on the Educational Affairs Committee, and an administrative position on the Technical

Affairs Committee. In addition, the Associate Member shall represent the Department of Veterans Affairs at national and regional the Contractor conferences.

5.1.14. The vendor shall provide the VHA with annual-licensing access to an electronic Field Guide application for 3,000 devices that will be made available through the VA App Store that has the following features:

5.1.14.1 Access to advance biology, behavior, and control information for >200 of the most encountered structural pests.

5.1.14.2. High-resolution images and identification charts of commonly encountered pests.

5.1.14.3. Ability to email pest information directly from the electronic field guide.

5.1.14.4. Ability to submit pest photos and questions directly to professional entomologists for assistance with identification and problem resolution.

5.1.14.5. An intuitive search function to identify pests quickly and easily with the electronic application.

5.1.14.6. A comprehensive pest identification key to help users identify pest and develop the best control solution utilizing the principles of IPM.

5.1.14.7. Create a list of favorite pests or hide less-common pests from view to quickly access the pest information needed.

5.1.14.8. Ability to customize each electronic application library with images and control notes for each pest.

5.1.14.9. Ability to backup and restore custom notes and pest images.

5.1.14.10. A comprehensive glossary of terms.

6. Training Material

6.1. The Contractor shall provide the following for all VHA specific course development.

6.1.1. Outline, objectives, and course goals for each course prior to design.

6.1.2. Timeline for course development.

6.1.3. Sign off at each stage of project completion.

6.1.4. Vehicle for measuring student satisfaction.

6.1.5. Monthly status reports on student participation and student satisfaction results.

6.2. The Contractor shall provide training that encompasses the following.

6.2.1. Organized and structured courses of study.

6.2.2. Courses that are pertinent, current, and up to date in design and content.

6.2.3. Courses that are unified in format.

6.2.4. Courses in user-friendly writing style.

6.2.5. Student interaction.

6.2.6. Sensitivity to adult learning needs include:

6.2.6.1. For online courses, small, manageable units that can be completed in a relatively short period of time.

6.2.6.2. Large fonts.

6.2.6.3. Clear, bold colors.

6.2.6.4. Variety of graphics, images, and tables.

6.2.6.5. Means for students to ask questions.

6.2.7. Outlines the features and capabilities of the Electronic Field Guide “Apps.”

6.2.8. Highlights how to navigate the electronic field guide to identify pests, recommended solutions to resolve the pest issue, upload photos, record notes, submit questions and other features.

6.2.9. The training shall be provided live and recorded for access to future users of the electronic field guide.

6.2.10. Live training sessions shall also be provided when significant updates to the electronic field guide app occurs.

6.3. Help Desk. The Contractor shall establish and maintain a Help Desk to answer basic questions and calls concerning technical questions on the subject matter.

7. Records Management Obligations

7.1. Contractor shall comply with all applicable records management laws and regulations, as well as National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) records policies, including but not limited to the Federal Records Act (44 U.S.C. chs. 21, 29, 31, 33), NARA regulations at 36 CFR Chapter XII Subchapter B, and those policies associated with the safeguarding of records covered by the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a). These policies include the preservation of all records, regardless of form or characteristics, mode of transmission, or state of completion.

7.2. In accordance with 36 CFR 1222.32, all data created for Government use and delivered to, or falling under the legal control of, the Government are Federal records subject to the provisions of 44 U.S.C. chapters 21, 29, 31, and 33, the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. 552), as amended, and the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended and must be managed and scheduled for disposition only as permitted by statute or regulation.

7.3. In accordance with 36 CFR 1222.32, Contractor shall maintain all records created for Government use or created while performing the contract and/or delivered to, or under the legal control of the Government and must be managed in accordance with Federal law. Electronic records and associated metadata must be accompanied by sufficient technical documentation to permit understanding and use of the records and data.

7.4. MEDVAMC and its contractors are responsible for preventing the alienation or unauthorized destruction of records, including all forms of mutilation. Records may not be removed from the legal custody of MEDVAMC or destroyed except for in accordance with the provisions of the agency records schedules and with the written concurrence of the Head of the Contracting Activity. Willful and unlawful destruction, damage or alienation of Federal records is subject to the fines and penalties imposed by 18 U.S.C. 2701.

7.5. In the event of any unlawful or accidental removal, defacing, alteration, or destruction of records, Contractor must report to MEDVAMC. The agency must report promptly to NARA in accordance with 36 CFR 1230.The Contractor shall immediately notify the appropriate Contracting Officer upon discovery of any inadvertent or unauthorized disclosures of information, data, documentary materials, records, or equipment. Disclosure of non-public information is limited to authorized personnel with a need-to-know as described in the [contract vehicle].

7.6. The Contractor shall ensure that the appropriate personnel, administrative, technical, and physical safeguards are established to ensure the security and confidentiality of this information, data, documentary material, records and/or equipment are properly protected.

7.7. The Contractor shall not remove material from Government facilities or systems, or facilities or systems operated or maintained on the Government’s behalf, without the express written permission of the Head of the Contracting Activity. When information, data, documentary material, records and/or equipment are no longer required, it shall be returned to MEDVAMC control, or the Contractor must hold it until otherwise directed. Items returned to the Government shall be hand carried, mailed, emailed, or securely electronically transmitted to the Contracting Officer or address prescribed in the [contract vehicle]. Destruction of records is EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED unless in accordance with Paragraph (4).

7.8. The Contractor is required to obtain the Contracting Officer's approval prior to engaging in any contractual relationship (sub-contractor) in support of this contract requiring the disclosure of information, documentary material and/or records generated under, or relating to, contracts.

The Contractor (and any sub-contractor) is required to abide by Government and MEDVAMC guidance for protecting sensitive, proprietary information, classified, and controlled unclassified information.

7.9. The Contractor shall only use Government IT equipment for purposes specifically tied to or authorized by the contract and in accordance with MEDVAMC policy.

7.10. The Contractor shall not create or maintain any records containing any non-public information that are not specifically tied to or authorized by the contract.

7.11. The Contractor shall not retain, use, sell, or disseminate copies of any deliverable that contains information covered by the Privacy Act of 1974 or that which is generally protected from public disclosure by an exemption to the Freedom of Information Act.

7.12. MEDVAMC owns the rights to all data and records produced as part of this contract. All deliverables under the contract are the property of the U.S. Government for which MEDVAMC shall have unlimited rights to use, dispose of, or disclose such data contained therein as it determines to be in the public interest. Any Contractor rights in the data or deliverables must be identified as required by FAR 52.227-11 through FAR 52.227-20.

7.13 The contractor requirements for handling VA sensitive information include mandatory security and privacy training. The training must cover: Handling of Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and Protected Health Information (PHI), Cybersecurity awareness and Incident reporting procedures

8. Flow-down of requirements to Subcontractors

8.1. The Contractor shall incorporate the substance of this clause, its terms and requirements including this paragraph, in all subcontracts under this [contract vehicle], and require written subcontractor acknowledgment of same.

8.2. Violation by a subcontractor of any provision set forth in this clause shall be attributed to the Contractor.

9. VA INFORMATION AND INFORMATION SYSTEM SECURITY/PRIVACY REQUIREMENTS

The C&A requirements do not apply, and a Security Accreditation Package is not required.

10. Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP)

B.4 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

ITEM

NUMBER

DESCRIPTION OF

SUPPLIES/SERVICES QTY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

3,000.00 EA $_______________ $_______________

Annual Licensing Access to Field Guide

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 04-01-2026 POP End: 03-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 611710 - Educational Support Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: U008 - Education/Training - Training/Curriculum Development

12.00 MO $_______________ $_______________

Provide pest management membership coverage and service training. Update VA OLC with new courses, revised content, and updated system.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 04-01-2026 POP End: 03-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 611710 - Educational Support Services

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 04-01-2027 POP End: 03-31-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 611710 - Educational Support Services training. Update VA OLC with new courses, revised content, and updated system.

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 04-01-2027 POP End: 03-31-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 611710 - Educational Support Services

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 04-01-2028 POP End: 03-31-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 611710 - Educational Support Services training. Update VA OLC with new courses, revised content, and updated system.

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 04-01-2028 POP End: 03-31-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 611710 - Educational Support Services

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 04-01-2029 POP End: 03-31-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 611710 - Educational Support Services training. Update VA OLC with new courses, revised content, and updated system.

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 04-01-2029 POP End: 03-31-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 611710 - Educational Support Services

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 04-01-2030 POP End: 03-31-2031 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 611710 - Educational Support Services training. Update VA OLC with new courses, revised content, and updated system.

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 04-01-2030 POP End: 03-31-2031 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 611710 - Educational Support Services

GRAND TOTAL $_______________

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

C.1 FAR 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL

PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2023)

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

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

and

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

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

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

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

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

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

(g) Invoice.

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

(i) Name and address of the Contractor;

(ii) Invoice date and number;

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(i) Payment.—

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(D) Contractor point of contact.

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

(6) Interest.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(A) The date fixed under this contract.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(m) Termination for cause. The Government may terminate this contract, or any part hereof, for cause in the event of any default by the Contractor, or if the Contractor fails to comply with any contract terms and conditions, or fails to provide the Government, upon request, with adequate assurances of future performance. In the event of termination for cause, the Government shall not be liable to the Contractor for any amount for supplies or services not accepted, and the Contractor shall be liable to the Government for any and all rights and remedies provided by law. If it is determined that the Government improperly terminated this contract for default, such termination shall be deemed a termination for convenience.

(n) Title. Unless specified elsewhere in this contract, title to items furnished under this contract shall pass to the Government upon acceptance, regardless of when or where the Government takes physical possession.

(o) Warranty. The Contractor warrants and implies that the items delivered hereunder are merchantable and fit for use for the particular purpose described in this contract.

(p) Limitation of liability. Except as otherwise provided by an express warranty, the Contractor will not be liable to the Government for consequential damages resulting from any defect or deficiencies in accepted items.

(q) Other compliances. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State and local laws, executive orders, rules and regulations applicable to its performance under this contract.

(r) Compliance with laws unique to Government contracts. The Contractor agrees to comply with 31 U.S.C. 1352 relating to limitations on the use of appropriated funds to influence certain Federal contracts; 18 U.S.C. 431 relating to officials not to benefit; 40 U.S.C. chapter 37, Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards; 41 U.S.C. chapter 87, Kickbacks; 49 U.S.C. 40118, Fly American; and 41 U.S.C. chapter 21 relating to procurement integrity.

(s) Order of precedence. Any inconsistencies in this solicitation or contract shall be resolved by giving precedence in the following order:

(1) The schedule of supplies/services.

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

(3) The clause at 52.212-5.

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

(5) Solicitation provisions if this is a solicitation.

(6) Other paragraphs of this clause.

(7) The Standard Form 1449.

(8) Other documents, exhibits, and attachments

(9) The specification.

(t) [Reserved]

(u) Unauthorized Obligations.

(1) Except as stated in paragraph (u)(2) of this clause, when any supply or service acquired under this contract is subject to any End User License Agreement (EULA), Terms of Service (TOS), or similar legal instrument or agreement, that includes any clause requiring the Government to indemnify the Contractor or any person or entity for damages, costs, fees, or any other loss or liability that would create an Anti-Deficiency Act violation (31 U.S.C. 1341), the following shall govern:

(i) Any such clause is unenforceable against the Government.

(ii) Neither the Government nor any Government authorized end user shall be deemed to have agreed to such clause by virtue of it appearing in the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement. If the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement is invoked through an “I agree” click box or other comparable mechanism (e.g., “click-wrap” or “browse-wrap” agreements), execution does not bind the Government or any Government authorized end user to such clause.

(iii) Any such clause is deemed to be stricken from the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement.

(2) Paragraph (u)(1) of this clause does not apply to indemnification by the Government that is expressly authorized by statute and specifically authorized under applicable agency regulations and procedures.

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

(End of Clause)

ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL

PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

Clauses that are incorporated by reference (by Citation Number, Title, and Date), have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available.

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

(End of Addendum to 52.212-4)

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

The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 30 days.

(End of Clause)

C.3 FAR 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT

(MAR 2000)

(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 30 days; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 60 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.

(b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause.

(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed five (5) years.

(End of Clause)

C.4 FAR 52.240-91 SECURITY PROHIBITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS (NOV

2025) (DEVIATION)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

American Security Drone Act-covered foreign entity means an entity included on a list that the Federal Acquisition Security Council (FASC) develops and maintains and publishes in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov (section 1822 of Pub. L. 118-31, 41 U.S.C. 3901 note prec.).

Backhaul means intermediate links between the core network, or backbone network, and the small subnetworks at the edge of the network (e.g., connecting cell phones/towers to the core telephone network). Backhaul can be wireless (e.g., microwave) or wired (e.g., fiber optic, coaxial cable, Ethernet).

https://www.sam.gov

Covered application means the social networking service TikTok or any successor application or service developed or provided by ByteDance Limited or an entity owned by ByteDance Limited.

Covered article, as defined in 41 U.S.C. 4713(k), means:

(1) Information technology, as defined in 40 U.S.C. 11101, including cloud computing services of all types;

(2) Telecommunications equipment or telecommunications service, as those terms are defined in section 3 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 153);

(3) The processing of information on a Federal or non-Federal information system, subject to the requirements of the Controlled Unclassified Information program (see 32 CFR part 2002); or

(4) Hardware, systems, devices, software, or services that include embedded or incidental information technology.

Covered foreign country means The People’s Republic of China.

Covered telecommunications equipment or services means—

(1) Telecommunications equipment produced by Huawei Technologies Company or ZTE Corporation (or any subsidiary or affiliate of such entities);

(2) For the purpose of public safety, security of Government facilities, physical security surveillance of critical infrastructure, and other national security purposes, video surveillance and telecommunications equipment produced by Hytera Communications Corporation, Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Company, or Dahua Technology Company (or any subsidiary or affiliate of such entities);

(3) Telecommunications or video surveillance services provided by such entities or using such equipment; or

(4) Telecommunications or video surveillance equipment or services produced or provided by an entity that the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Director of National Intelligence or the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, reasonably believes to be an entity owned or controlled by, or otherwise connected to, the government of a covered foreign country.

Critical technology means—

(1) Defense articles or defense services included on the United States Munitions List set forth in the International Traffic in Arms Regulations under subchapter M of chapter I of title 22, Code of Federal Regulations;

(2) Items included on the Commerce Control List set forth in Supplement No. 1 to part 774 of the Export Administration Regulations under subchapter C of chapter VII of title 15, Code of Federal Regulations, and controlled—

(i) Pursuant to multilateral regimes, including for reasons relating to national security, chemical and biological weapons proliferation, nuclear nonproliferation, or missile technology; or

(ii) For reasons relating to regional stability or surreptitious listening;

(3) Specially designed and prepared nuclear equipment, parts and components, materials, software, and technology covered by part 810 of title 10, Code of Federal Regulations (relating to assistance to foreign atomic energy activities);

(4) Nuclear facilities, equipment, and material covered by part 110 of title 10, Code of Federal Regulations (relating to export and import of nuclear equipment and material);

(5) Select agents and toxins covered by part 331 of title 7, Code of Federal Regulations, part 121 of title 9 of such Code, or part 73 of title 42 of such Code; or

(6) Emerging and foundational technologies controlled pursuant to section 1758 of the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 (50 U.S.C. 4817).

FASC-prohibited unmanned aircraft system means an unmanned aircraft system manufactured or assembled by an American Security Drone Act—covered foreign entity.

FASCSA order means any of the following orders issued under the Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act (FASCSA) requiring removing covered articles from executive agency information systems or excluding one or more named sources or named covered articles from executive agency procurement actions, as described in 41 CFR 201-1.303(d) and (e):

(1) The Secretary of Homeland Security may issue FASCSA orders that apply to civilian agencies, to the extent not covered by paragraph (2) or (3) of this definition. This type of FASCSA order may be referred to as a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) FASCSA order.

(2) The Secretary of Defense may issue FASCSA orders that apply to the Department of Defense (DoD) and national security systems other than sensitive compartmented information systems. This type of FASCSA order may be referred to as a DoD FASCSA order.

(3) The Director of National Intelligence (DNI) may issue FASCSA orders that apply to the intelligence community and sensitive compartmented information systems, to the extent not covered by paragraph (2) of this definition. This type of FASCSA order may be referred to as a DNI FASCSA order.

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

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

(i) Of that equipment; or

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

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

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

Intelligence community, as defined by 50 U.S.C. 3003(4), means the following—

(1) The Office of the Director of National Intelligence;

(2) The Central Intelligence Agency;

(3) The National Security Agency;

(4) The Defense Intelligence Agency;

(5) The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency;

(6) The National Reconnaissance Office;

(7) Other offices within the Department of Defense for the collection of specialized national intelligence through reconnaissance programs;

(8) The intelligence elements of the Army, the Navy, the Air Force, the Marine Corps, the Coast Guard, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Drug Enforcement Administration, and the Department of Energy;

(9) The Bureau of Intelligence and Research of the Department of State;

(10) The Office of Intelligence and Analysis of the Department of the Treasury;

(11) The Office of Intelligence and Analysis of the Department of Homeland Security; or

(12) Such other elements of any department or agency as may be designated by the President, or designated jointly by the Director of National Intelligence and the head of the department or agency concerned, as an element of the intelligence…