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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

NCO 15 Contracting Ofc - CMOP

763-26-1-228-0001

36C77026Q0106 04-02-2026

Jennifer Knight 913-684-0162 04-15-2026 4pm CDT

36C770 Department of Veterans Affairs NCO 15 Contracting Ofc - CMOP 3450 S. 4th St. Trafficway

Leavenworth KS 66048-5012

X 100

X

325992

1500 Employees

N/A

X

Department of Veterans Affairs VA CMOP Lancaster - 763 2962 S. Longhorn Drive

Lancaster TX 75134-2118

36C770

Department of Veterans Affairs NCO 15 Contracting Ofc - CMOP 3450 S. 4th St. Trafficway

Leavenworth KS 66048-5012

Department of Veterans Affairs

FSC

PO Box 149971 Austin TX 78714-8971

See CONTINUATION Page

Lancaster BPM Auto Packer Supplies A Nonmanufacturer Rule (NMR) Class Waiver for NAICS Code:

325992 is applicable to this solicitation. The Request for Quote (RFQ) is exclusively set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs). Additionally, Quotation package SHALL include:

1. Form 1449 signed and returned

2. Completed Price Schedule EXCEL Spreadsheet

3. OEM documentation for each item.

4. Complete both Certificates: 52.225-2 & 852.219-76 within the RFQ.

Please See the SOR B.2 for SAMPLE & TESTING REQUIREMENTS

SAMPLE ARE DUE BY CLOSE DATE OF SOLICITATION.

ONLY APPROVED SAMPLES WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR AWARD.

All Questions must be submitted by 4/10/2026 at 1pm.

An Amendment of all questions and answers will be posted on 4/10/2026.

See CONTINUATION Page 763-3660160-228-822400-2660 010022443

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X 1

Kelley Cunningham

36C77026Q0106

Table of Contents

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

B.2 STATEMENT OF REQUIREMENTS

B.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

B.4 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

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

AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2023)

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

C.4 52.203-19 PROHIBITION ON REQUIRING CERTAIN INTERNAL

CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS OR STATEMENTS (JAN 2017)

C.5 VAAR 852.219-76 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SUPPLIES AND PRODUCTS (JAN 2023)

(DEVIATION)

C.6 VAAR 852.242-71 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER (OCT 2020)

SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS

SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

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

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (SEP 2023)

E.2 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB

1998)

E.4 52.225-2 BUY AMERICAN CERTIFICATE (OCT 2022)

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

E.6 52.237-1 SITE VISIT (APR 1984)

E.7 52.240-90 SECURITY PROHIBITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS REPRESENTATIONS

AND CERTIFICATIONS (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)

E.8 52.212-2 EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL

SERVICES (NOV 2021)

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 36C770 Department of Veterans Affairs NCO 15 Contracting Ofc - CMOP 3450 S. 4th St. Trafficway Leavenworth KS 66048-5012

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 Final acceptance

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.

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

AMENDMENT NO DATE

B.2 STATEMENT OF REQUIREMENTS

STATEMENT OF REQUIREMENTS

Introduction:

The Lancaster CMOP 763 is located at 2962 S Longhorn Drive Lancaster, Tx 75134, in support of new Tension Bottle Packing Machine Installation to enhance prescription fulfillment, is requesting the following consumables. The goal of this request is to have a continuous 6-month supply of these consumables delivered weekly. These supplies are necessary to operate the new Bottle Packing Machines being installed at CMOP and are being used to prepare and mail prescriptions for Veterans. This solicitation is for verified SDVOSB vendors who are able to provide the following supplies:

SPECIFICATION OF ITEMS:

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS (shall meet or exceed requirements)

POLY MAILER BAGS: External dimensions: Technical Requirements for 12x12 AutoPacker Bags:

• Manufacturers' Description: Autobag (R) Mailbag MBREM PLAIN

12"X12" NO HEADER 0.000" WITH SKIRT 0.25" 2.5MIL

WHITE/GRAY NO ADDITIVE MAILBAG COMBO BAG BIB

THROUGH PLAIN WITH FEATURES.

• All raw materials and bag manufacturing must be domestic to the United States of America.

• External bag dimensions: 12.25in LENGTH x 12.375in WIDTH.

• Internal bag dimensions: 12in width x 12in length.

• Bags shall have a thickness of 2.5mil.

• Film: Recycled eCommerce Mailer (REM) Film, white exterior, gray interior co-extruded (3-layer). Exterior must be matte finish with no sheen at all so sensors do not reject.

• Auto-bag films should contain at least 25% pre consumer recycled content resin but not to exceed 45%.

• Recyclable anywhere plastic bags are accepted.

• Finishing: Bags must have 0.188" thick side seams and 0.125" thick bottom seams for durability. Heat seal above the skirt and horizontal perforation between bags to assist with separation during packing.

• Vent holes: ¼ inch round punched thru vent holes located 1" from the bottom seam and 1.125" from the side seams to allow air to escape in lower corners of the bags.

• Corner notches: Notches in the side seams to help break perforation.

• Packaging: Bags must be fan folded in case, 1500 bags/case and 18 cases per pallet to minimize changing out cases so often which improves our quantity of prescriptions we mail out to veterans daily.

• Opacity is >85 (Lacking transparency)

• Technical Support: Tech support must be available (at no additional cost) to ensure films run smoothly on various auto-bagging equipment during testing phase.

• Usage: delivery of 72 cases per week must arrive on skids.

THERMAL TRANSFER RIBBON:

• Ribbon size: 4"/ 4.72" x 2001', 120MM x 610M, Black, Sharp Ribbon part numbers (TSJ113ABQ), (3042845), (SH120610100), premium resin enhanced wax ribbon for Auto Bagger, Ink coated inside, prefer OEM-brand name only. *Must include the extra take-up core, per item*

• Usage: delivery of 52 cases; single shipment.

TONER CARTRIDGE for LEXMARK PRINTER MS825DN:

• Toner cartridge for Lexmark MS825dn laser printer, Black ink, part number 58D1M0E (65K yield) or 58D1U00 (55K yield) toner.

• Usage: deliver 10 cartridges weekly.

IMAGING UNIT for LEXMARK PRINTER MS825DN:

• Lexmark 150K Imaging Unit, part number 58D0Z00 or 58D0Z0E.

• Usage: deliver 5 units weekly.

MAINTENANCE KIT for LEXMARK PRINTER MS825DN

• Maintenance Kit for Printer includes the fuser, 3 pick rollers, 1 transfer roller and 3 separation rollers.

High Yield: 400K, part # 41X2250, 110-120V letter, Kit Type 32.

• Usage: delivery of 50 kits, single shipment.

PRINTER/COPY PAPER: Approved - Xerox® Vitality™ Multi-Use Printer; or like item

• 20lb, White paper, 92 brightness, Letter size is 8 ½ x 11. 10 reams of 500 sheets per ream, 5000 per case, 40 cases per pallet.

• Usage: delivery of 3 Skids (40 cases per skid) weekly.

OBJECTIVE/SCOPE:

a) Vendor shall provide these consumable supplies to CMOP 763 as specified in previous paragraphs.

b) Products will need to function properly. Exchanges and/or refunds will be required for any product that does not function as needed.

c) Deliveries will need to be weekly or as requested by POC, due to limited storage space at CMOP. The vendor must be able to adjust these deliveries to meet possible changing production requirements.

Fluctuations in workload can occur and may sometimes double in a short period of time. Therefore, the vendor shall carry sufficient inventory.

d) The Vendor must be able to meet the quantity requirements without delays.

e) Deliveries under this contract must be accompanied by delivery tickets or sales slips that must contain the following information at a minimum:

• Name of Vendor

• Contract Number

• CMOP Delivery order number

• Date of purchase

• Quantity, unit price, and name/model # of item

• Date of shipment

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:

This award will become effective on the date signed by the Government as a 6-month contract.

SAMPLES:

Samples are required for all submissions of auto bags. For all other items, samples are only required if an alternate product is being offered. All samples will be tested for technical/ performance standards. Items that fail to meet the required standards will not be considered.

Vendors shall provide tracking information and a complete listing of all submitted samples to the Contract Specialist via email Jennifer.Knight@va.gov. Each sample must be labeled “ Atten: Kristi Pendley Q0106 SAMPLE – VENDOR: [NAME]” to ensure proper identification and separation throughout the testing process.

Line Item 1 – Auto Bags:

Three (3) boxes must be submitted for testing, including previously approved products.

Line Items 2–6:

Samples are not required when offering the requested product; however, samples must be submitted for any alternate product.

If submitting an alternate product, the required quantities are:

• Line Item 2: Two (2) thermal ribbons

• Line Item 3: Two (2) toner cartridges

• Line Item 4: One (1) imaging kit

• Line Item 5: One (1) kit

• Line Item 6: One (1) box of paper

TESTING:

Testing will be conducted on all submitted samples to verify that technical specifications and performance standards meet CMOP requirements. The standards outlined below will be evaluated during this process.

Line Item 1: Auto Bags:

Bags will be reviewed for their technical standards meeting the listed specs and tested for performance.

• Jam Rate: <1 jam per 1500 bags and no more than 2 jams.

• Seal Rate: A lot will pass if 98% (1,470 per box of 1500) meets seal requirements with no critical failures.

Line Item 2: Thermal Ribbons:

A ribbon lot passes if: At least 98% of all printed samples meet all print-quality and durability criteria. Ribbon must maintain print quality throughout the full test run.

• No critical failures occur.

• No pattern of recurring ribbon defects is observed.

Line Item 3: Toner Cartridges:

A toner cartridge lot passes if: At least 98% of tested pages meet all print-quality requirements.

• No more than one critical failure occurs during the test.

• No recurring defect pattern among the cartridges submitted.

Line Item 4: Printer Imaging Kit:

A lot passes if: At least 98% of all printed test pages meet the required print-quality standards.

• No critical failures occur (drum scoring, catastrophic print failure, toner leakage).

• No recurring defect patterns are observed among tested units.

Line Item 5: Printer Maintenance Kit:

No offsetting, no incomplete fusing, no persistent crinkle/wrap events; odor emissions not exceeding baseline office conditions. Meeting standard jam rate requirements.

Line Item 6: Box of paper:

A paper lot passes if: At least 99% of all tested sheets meet print-quality and handling standards.

• Jam rate is <1 jam per 500 sheets during testing; and not more than two Jams.

• No critical failures occur (e.g., repeated jams, major dimensional flaws).

• No recurring defect pattern is observed across the tested samples.

LANCASTER CMOP, SITE VISIT:

A site visit for all vendors submitting a quote has been scheduled for Thursday, April 9th, 2026. This is not mandatory. This site visit gives vendors the opportunity to visit the Lancaster (Dallas) Consolidated Mail Outpatient Pharmacy (CMOP) in support of RFQ 36C77026Q0106, for operational supplies, for the Auto-packer equipment at the Lancaster

CMOP.

The location and time for the site visit is:

ADDRESS:

Lancaster (Dallas) CMOP 2962 S. Longhorn Drive Lancaster, TX 75134-2118

DATE: Thursday, April 9, 2026, at 9:00AM CT (estimate at least 1-hours for duration of visit)

Primary Point of Contact on site is Kristi Pendley Email Address: Kristi.Pendley@va.gov Phone : (972)-228-5493 Or Secondary Point of Contact is Joseph Moreira Email Address: Joseph.Moreira@va.gov Phone : (972)-228-6241

NOTE:

• Vendors must email Kristi Pendley, Kristi.Pendley@va.gov, Jennifer Knight, Jennifer.Knight@va.gov, and Joseph Moreira, Joseph.Moreira@va.gov NLT 1:00PM CT, April 8th, 2026, to confirm attendance.

• Vendors are limited to two individuals per company.

• Vendors must check in with a government issued ID.

• Any questions proposed during the site visit will need to be submitted in writing NLT 1:00PM CT, April 10th, 2026.

• All Questions asked will be recorded and posted as an amendment on April

10,2026.

B.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

ITEM

NUMBER

DESCRIPTION OF

SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 1,872.00 CS __________________ __________________

AUTOBAG, 12IN X 12IN, 2.5MIL FANFOLD

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325992 - Photographic Film, Paper, Plate, Chemical, and Copy Toner Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 8135 - Packaging and Packing Bulk Materials

0002 52.00 CS __________________ __________________

RIBBON, THERMAL TRANSFER FOR BPM

TRANSFER, 4.72IN X 2001FT, 120MM X 610M

*Must include the extra take-up core, per item* Sharp: 9812434 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325992 - Photographic Film, Paper, Plate, Chemical, and Copy Toner Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 8135 - Packaging and Packing Bulk Materials MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): Sharp: 9812434

0003 260.00 EA __________________ __________________

TONER CARTRIDGE for LexMark Printer MS825dn PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325992 - Photographic Film, Paper, Plate, Chemical, and Copy Toner Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 8135 - Packaging and Packing Bulk Materials MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): 58D1M0E or 58D1U00 LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 58D1M0E or 58D1U00

0004 130.00 EA __________________ __________________

IMAGING, UNIT FOR MS825DN (763)

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325992 - Photographic Film, Paper, Plate, Chemical, and Copy Toner Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 8135 - Packaging and Packing Bulk Materials MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): 58D0Z00 or 58D0Z0E LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 58D0Z00 or 58D0Z0E

0005 50.00 KT __________________ __________________

MAINTENANCE KIT, MS825DN (763)

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325992 - Photographic Film, Paper, Plate, Chemical, and Copy Toner Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 8135 - Packaging and Packing Bulk Materials

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): 41X2250

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 41X2250

0006 78.00 SD __________________ __________________

PAPER, COPY WHITE - Xerox® Vitality™ Multi-Use Printer Contract Period: Base:

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325992 - Photographic Film, Paper, Plate, Chemical, and Copy Toner Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 8135 - Packaging and Packing Bulk Materials MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): Part #: 3R2047 LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: Part #: 3R2047

GRAND TOTAL __________________

B.4 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

ITEM

NUMBER SHIPPING INFORMATION QUANTITY DELIVERY DATE

0001 SHIP TO: Department of Veterans Affairs VA CMOP Lancaster - 763 2962 S. Longhorn Drive Lancaster, TX 75134 2118

USA

1,872.00 SEE SOR- B.2

FOB: DESTINATION

0002 SHIP TO: Department of Veterans Affairs VA CMOP Lancaster - 763 2962 S. Longhorn Drive Lancaster, TX 75134 2118

USA

52.00 SEE SOR- B.2

FOB: DESTINATION

0003 SHIP TO: Department of Veterans Affairs VA CMOP Lancaster - 763 2962 S. Longhorn Drive Lancaster, TX 75134 2118

USA

260.00 SEE SOR- B.2

FOB: DESTINATION

0004 SHIP TO: Department of Veterans Affairs VA CMOP Lancaster - 763 2962 S. Longhorn Drive Lancaster, TX 75134 2118

USA

130.00 SEE SOR- B.2

FOB: DESTINATION

0005 SHIP TO: Department of Veterans Affairs VA CMOP Lancaster - 763 2962 S. Longhorn Drive Lancaster, TX 75134 2118

USA

50.00 SEE SOR- B.2

FOB: DESTINATION

0006 SHIP TO: Department of Veterans Affairs VA CMOP Lancaster - 763 2962 S. Longhorn Drive Lancaster, TX 75134 2118

USA

78.00 SEE SOR- B.2

FOB: DESTINATION

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

C.1 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:

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

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

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

(End of Clause)

FAR

Number

Title Date

52.203-6 RESTRICTIONS ON SUBCONTRACTOR SALES TO THE

GOVERNMENT

JUN 2020

52.203-17 CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS NOV 2023

52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT—MAINTENANCE

(DEVIATION)

NOV 2025

52.209-6 PROTECTING THE GOVERNMENT'S INTEREST WHEN

SUBCONTRACTING WITH CONTRACTORS DEBARRED,

SUSPENDED, PROPOSED FOR DEBARMENT, OR

VOLUNTARILY EXCLUDED

JAN 2025

52.209-10 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH INVERTED

DOMESTIC CORPORATIONS

NOV 2015

52.219-8 UTILIZATION OF SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS

(DEVIATION)

NOV 2025

52.219-14 LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING (DEVIATION) NOV 2025

52.219-16 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES—SUBCONTRACTING PLAN

(DEVIATION)

NOV 2025

52.219-28 POSTAWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

REREPRESENTATION (DEVIATION)

NOV 2025

52.219-33 NONMANUFACTURER RULE (DEVIATION) NOV 2025

52.222-3 CONVICT LABOR (DEVIATION) NOV 2025

52.222-19 CHILD LABOR—COOPERATION WITH AUTHORITIES

AND REMEDIES (DEVIATION)

NOV 2025

52.222-35 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR VETERANS (DEVIATION) NOV 2025

52.222-36 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR WORKERS WITH

DISABILITIES (DEVIATION)

NOV 2025

52.222-37 EMPLOYMENT REPORTS ON VETERANS (DEVIATION) NOV 2025

52.222-40 NOTIFICATION OF EMPLOYEE RIGHTS UNDER THE

NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS ACT (DEVIATION)

NOV 2025

52.222-50 COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (DEVIATION) NOV 2025

52.223-23 SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTS (DEVIATION) NOV 2025

52.225-1 BUY AMERICAN—SUPPLIES (DEVIATION) NOV 2025

52.226-8 ENCOURAGING CONTRACTOR POLICIES TO BAN TEXT

MESSAGING WHILE DRIVING

MAY 2024

52.229-3 FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL TAXES (DEVIATION) SEP 2025

52.229-12 TAX ON CERTAIN FOREIGN PROCUREMENTS FEB 2021

52.232-33 PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER—

SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT

OCT 2018

52.232-40 PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL

BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS

MAR 2023

52.233-3 52.240-91

PROTEST AFTER AWARD

SECURITY PROHIBITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS

AUG 1996

NOV 2025

DEV

52.244-

6DEV

SUBCONTRACTS FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES

OCT 2025

852.203-70 COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING MAY 2018

852.212-71 GRAY MARKET AND COUNTERFEIT ITEMS FEB 2023

852.219-73 VA NOTICE OF TOTAL SET-ASIDE FOR CERTIFIED

SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL

BUSINESSES (DEVIATION)

JAN 2023

852.222-71 COMPLIANCE WITH EXECUTIVE ORDER 13899

(DEVIATION) (APR 2025)

APR 2025

852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS NOV 2018

852.246-71 REJECTED GOODS OCT 2018

C.4 52.203-19 PROHIBITION ON REQUIRING CERTAIN INTERNAL

CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS OR STATEMENTS (JAN 2017)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

Internal confidentiality agreement or statement means a confidentiality agreement or any other written statement that the contractor requires any of its employees or subcontractors to sign regarding nondisclosure of contractor information, except that it does not include confidentiality agreements arising out of civil litigation or confidentiality agreements that contractor employees or subcontractors sign at the behest of a Federal agency.

Subcontract means any contract as defined in subpart 2.1 entered into by a subcontractor to furnish supplies or services for performance of a prime contract or a subcontract. It includes but is not limited to purchase orders, and changes and modifications to purchase orders.

Subcontractor means any supplier, distributor, vendor, or firm (including a consultant) that furnishes supplies or services to or for a prime contractor or another subcontractor.

(b) The Contractor shall not require its employees or subcontractors to sign or comply with internal confidentiality agreements or statements prohibiting or otherwise restricting such employees or subcontractors from lawfully reporting waste, fraud, or abuse related to the performance of a Government contract to a designated investigative or law enforcement representative of a Federal department or agency authorized to receive such information (e.g., agency Office of the Inspector General).

(c) The Contractor shall notify current employees and subcontractors that prohibitions and restrictions of any preexisting internal confidentiality agreements or statements covered by this clause, to the extent that such prohibitions and restrictions are inconsistent with the prohibitions of this clause, are no longer in effect.

(d) The prohibition in paragraph (b) of this clause does not contravene requirements applicable to Standard Form 312 (Classified Information Nondisclosure Agreement), Form 4414 (Sensitive Compartmented Information Nondisclosure Agreement), or any other form issued by a Federal department or agency governing the nondisclosure of classified information.

(e) In accordance with 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) use of funds appropriated (or otherwise made available) is prohibited, if the Government determines that the Contractor is not in compliance with the provisions of this clause.

(f) The Contractor shall include the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (f), in subcontracts under such contracts.

(End of Clause)

C.5 VAAR 852.219-76 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON

SUBCONTRACTING—CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SUPPLIES AND

PRODUCTS (JAN 2023) (DEVIATION)

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

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

(i) [ ] In the case of a contract for supplies or products (other than from a nonmanufacturer of such supplies), it will not pay more than 50% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not certified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database as set forth in 852.219– 73 or certified VOSBs listed in the SBA certification database as set forth in 852.219–74. Any work that a similarly situated certified SDVOSB/VOSB subcontractor further subcontracts will count towards the 50% subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. Cost of materials are excluded and not considered to be subcontracted.

(ii) [ ] In the case of a contract for supplies from a nonmanufacturer, it will supply the product of a domestic small business manufacturer or processor, unless a waiver as described in 13 CFR 121.406(b)(5) is granted. The offeror understands that, as provided in 13 CFR 121.406(b)(7), such a waiver has no effect on requirements external to the Small Business Act, such as the Buy American Act or the Trade Agreements Act.

(2) Manufacturer or nonmanufacturer representation and certification.

(i) [ ] Manufacturer or producer. The offeror certifies that it is the manufacturer or producer of the end item being procured, and the end item is manufactured or produced in the United States, in accordance with paragraph (a)(1)(i).

(ii) [ ] Nonmanufacturer. The offeror certifies that it qualifies as a nonmanufacturer in accordance with the requirements of 13 CFR 121.406(b) and paragraph (a)(1)(ii). The offeror further certifies it meets each element below as required in order to qualify as a nonmanufacturer.

[ ] The offeror certifies that it does not exceed 500 employees (or 150 employees for the Information Technology Value Added Reseller exception to NAICS code 541519, which is found at 13 CFR 121.201, footnote 18).

[ ] The offeror certifies that it is primarily engaged in the retail or wholesale trade and normally sells the type of item being supplied.

[ ] The offeror certifies that it will take ownership or possession of the item(s) with its personnel, equipment, or facilities in a manner consistent with industry practice.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Evidence of compliance includes, but is not limited to, invoices, copies of subcontracts, or a list of the value of tasks performed.

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

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

Certification

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

Printed Name of Signee: ___________

Printed Title of Signee: _____________

Signature: ____________

Date: ______________

Company Name and Address: _______________

(End of Clause)

C.6 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)

(End of Addendum to 52.212-4)

SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR

ATTACHMENTS

See attached document: S02_Q0106_Pricing Schedule_ 763.

See attached document: S02_NMR Class Waiver Database June 2022_Q0106_AUTO

PACKER SUPPLIES.

SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

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

AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (SEP 2023)

(a) North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code and small business size standard. The NAICS code(s) and small business size standard(s) for this acquisition appear elsewhere in the solicitation. However, the small business size standard for a concern that submits an offer, other than on a construction or service acquisition, but proposes to furnish an end item that it did not itself manufacture, process, or produce is 500 employees, or 150 employees for information technology value-added resellers under NAICS code 541519, if the acquisition—

(1) Is set aside for small business and has a value above the simplified acquisition threshold;

(2) Uses the HUBZone price evaluation preference regardless of dollar value, unless the offeror waives the price evaluation preference; or

(3) Is an 8(a), HUBZone, service-disabled veteran-owned, economically disadvantaged women-owned, or women-owned small business set-aside or sole-source award regardless of dollar value.

(b) Submission of offers. Submit signed and dated offers to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the exact time specified in this solicitation. Offers may be submitted on the SF 1449, letterhead stationery, or as otherwise specified in the solicitation. As a minimum, offers must show—

(1) The solicitation number;

(2) The time specified in the solicitation for receipt of offers;

(3) The name, address, and telephone number of the offeror;

(4) A technical description of the items being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation. This may include product literature, or other documents, if necessary;

(5) Terms of any express warranty;

(6) Price and any discount terms;

(7) "Remit to" address, if different than mailing address;

(8) A completed copy of the representations and certifications at Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.212-3 (see FAR 52.212-3(b) for those representations and certifications that the offeror shall complete electronically);

(9) Acknowledgment of Solicitation Amendments;

(10) Past performance information, when included as an evaluation factor, to include recent and relevant contracts for the same or similar items and other references (including contract numbers, points of contact with telephone numbers and other relevant information); and

(11) If the offer is not submitted on the SF 1449, include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation. Offers that fail to furnish required representations or information, or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration.

(c) Period for acceptance of offers. The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 30 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers, unless another time period is specified in an addendum to the solicitation.

(d) Product samples. When required by the solicitation, product samples shall be submitted at or prior to the time specified for receipt of offers. Unless otherwise specified in this solicitation, these samples shall be submitted at no expense to the Government, and returned at the sender's request and expense, unless they are destroyed during preaward testing.

(e) Multiple offers. Offerors are encouraged to submit multiple offers presenting alternative terms and conditions, including alternative line items (provided that the alternative line items are consistent with FAR subpart 4.10), or alternative commercial products or commercial services for satisfying the requirements of this solicitation. Each offer submitted will be evaluated separately.

(f) Late submissions, modifications, revisions, and withdrawals of offers.

(1) Offerors are responsible for submitting offers, and any modifications, revisions, or withdrawals, so as to reach the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation. If no time is specified in the solicitation, the time for receipt is 4:30 p.m., local time, for the designated Government office on the date that offers or revisions are due.

(2)(i) Any offer, modification, revision, or withdrawal of an offer received at the Government office designated in the solicitation after the exact time specified for receipt of offers is "late" and will not be considered unless it is received before award is made, the Contracting Officer determines that accepting the late offer would not unduly delay the acquisition; and—

(A) If it was transmitted through an electronic commerce method authorized by the…