Solicitation 36C25625Q0668.pdf

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a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NO. (No Collect Calls) 8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL

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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

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11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

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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

667-25-2-501-0067

36C25625Q0668 04-15-2025

Tammy DeMille tammy.demille@va.gov 04-22-2025

2PM CDT

36C256 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 16 5075 Westheimer Road, Suite 750

Houston TX 77056-5643

X 100

X

541350

$11.5 Million

N/A

X

36C667

Department of Veterans Affairs Overton Brooks VA Medical Center 510 E Stoner Ave

Shreveport LA 71101

36C256

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 16 5075 Westheimer Road, Suite 750

Houston TX 77056-5643

36C256

FSC e-Invoice Payment http://www.fsc.va.gov/fsc/einvoice.asp Invoice Setup Information 1-877-489-6135 Invoice must be submitted electronically

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Contractor shall perform elevator inspections and deliver inspection reports in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS) herein.

The Contractor shall utilize purchase order 667___________ for invoicing and delivery purposes.

Questions regarding this solicitation will be received until 2:00PM CDT on 04/17/2025.

Quotations are due by the date and time set in blocks 6 and 8 of this form.

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36C25625Q0668

Table of Contents

SECTION A

A.1 SF 1449 SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS

AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

B.3 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

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

AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2023)

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

C.3 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000) ...22

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

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

(DEVIATION)

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

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION (JAN 2023)

(DEVIATION)

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

2018)

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

C.8 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

C.9 VAAR 852.203-70 COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING (MAY 2018)

C.10 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT

STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (JAN 2025)

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 52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS

AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)

E.3 52.204-29 FEDERAL ACQUISITION SUPPLY CHAIN SECURITY ACT

ORDERS—REPRESENTATION AND DISCLOSURES (DEC 2023)

E.4 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB

1998)

E.5 52.212-2 EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL

SERVICES (NOV 2021)

E.6 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS—

COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (MAY 2024)

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

1. Contract Administration: All contract administration matters will be handled by the following individuals:

a. CONTRACTOR: CONTRACTOR TO COMPLETE THIS SECTION WITH COMPANY

ADDRESS AND CONTACT INFORMATION:

b. GOVERNMENT: Contracting Officer 36C256 Ross Futch Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 16 5075 Westheimer Road, Suite 750 Houston TX 77056-5643

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

[X] 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party

3. INVOICES: Invoices shall be submitted in arrears:

a. Quarterly []

b. Semi-Annually []

c. Other [X] Upon Receipt and Acceptance by 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.

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

AMENDMENT NO DATE

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT FOR

INSPECTION OF VERTICAL TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS

1. SCOPE

A. VA requires a QEI-1 Certified Elevator Inspector to witness and certify one Periodic

Inspection per year, one Annual Safety Test per year, and one Five Year Load Test of all elevators, cartlifts and dumbwaiters.

B. Furnish all supervision, labor, equipment, travel and supplies necessary to witness

Periodic Inspections, Annual Safety Tests, and Five-Year Load Tests of all Vertical

Transportation Equipment.

C. This is an annual contract with 1-year base period and four 1-year option periods.

2. REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS OF INSPECTOR

A. The inspector must meet the qualification requirements of the ANSI/ASME

QEI-1 certification. Inspectors must be certified by an organization accredited by

ANSI/ASME in accordance with the requirements of ANSI/ASME QEI-1.

B. The contractor must provide proof of QEI-1 certification for their inspectors. A copy of the certificates must be provided with the quote.

C. All work performed under this contract must be accomplished by QEI-1 Certified

Inspectors with the COR and a Certified Elevator Technician.

3. INSPECTIONS

A. There must be two inspections per year, every six months, on all the equipment listed in the Schedule of Vertical Transportation Equipment.

B. Periodic inspection must be performed at six-month intervals between the annual inspections.

C. Annual Inspection and No-Load Test must be performed annually.

D. Five-year Inspection and Full Load Test must be performed at the time the Annual

Test is due. Full Load Testing may be during off tour hours, between 5:00pm on a

Friday and 8:00am on Monday. The Contractor must be notified in advance by the

COR on date and times of the Five-Year Inspection & Test. The five-year inspection and load tests may be performed during or over a weekend or holiday to reduce the impact to the facility.

E. Inspections must include but are not limited to inside of the elevator, elevator machine room, elevator control room, secondary equipment machine room, top of elevator, hoistway, elevator lobbies, and elevator pit.

F. All inspections must be conducted in accordance with the ASME A17.1 code year edition the elevator was installed to comply with and ASME A17.2 Inspectors Guide.

G. Site visit/inspection must include a review of the existing equipment for safety code compliance, firefighters' service, ADAAG requirements, recommended upgrades, and modernization needs based on long term life expectancy of the current equipment.

H. Findings and recommendations must be submitted in the required narrative and included with the inspection report.

I. During any inspection parts must be removed where necessary to determine the exact condition of parts which could not otherwise be determined, and the equipment must be cleaned where necessary to make the proper inspection. All parts must he reinstalled after removal.

J. All inspections must be performed in the presence of the elevator maintenance technician currently under contract as the VA elevator preventative maintenance contractor and a COR.

K. First inspection must be completed within 30 days after contract award to include submission of report(s). Second inspection must be 6 months later. All subsequent inspections in the following option years must be on the same twice per year schedule.

L. Each site visit/inspection must include an out brief meeting with the COR to discuss the inspection violations, findings, immediate needs, and necessary corrections.

4. DOCUMENTATION

A. Each inspection survey/evaluation must include a comprehensive report.

1. Listing and narrative of the operating performance for each elevator/lift.

2. A narrative, which summarizes the inspection and tests conducted.

3. Explains and identifies any conditions found to exist, that require repair or replacement.

4. Provide recommendations as to what actions should be implemented to correct deficiencies and/or conditions identified.

5. A list of all parts that are needed and are recommended for replacement to keep the equipment in good operating condition.

6. Contractor must, if necessary, clearly indicate any adjustments, repairs, or replacements necessary to correct troubles encountered.

7. Furnish specifications (if requested by the COR) sufficient to enable the VA to purchase the materials required for those purposes.

8. Indicate all items and locations inspected.

9. Reports must be submitted electronically within two (2) weeks after completion of the inspection.

10. Narrative and recommendations listed above must be in addition to standard ASME report/checklists and reports per the required ASME codes. At a minimum, refer to attachment “Traction Elevator Inspection Report” and “Hydraulic Elevator

Inspection Report” – Attachments 1 and 2, respectively.

5. RECOGNIZED HOLIDAYS

A. Unless otherwise indicated the contractor is not required to perform services on these

Federal holidays.

New Year Day Presidents Day Independence Day Veterans Day

MLK Birthday Memorial Day Labor Day Thanksgiving Day

Inauguration Day June 19th Columbus Day Christmas Day

6. HOURS OF OPERATION

A. Unless otherwise indicated the contractor is responsible for conducting business, between the hours of 7:00AM and 5:00PM Monday thru Friday except Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings.

7. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

A. The work to be performed under this contract will be performed at the following government facility:

Overton Brooks VAMC

510 E. Stoner Avenue

Shreveport, LA 71101

8. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

Base Period: May 1, 2025 – April 30, 2026

Option Period 1: May 1, 2026 – April 30, 2027

Option Period 2: May 1, 2027 – April 30, 2028

Option Period 3: May 1, 2028 – April 30, 2029

Option Period 4: May 1, 2029 – April 30, 2030

9. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Contractor personnel performing work under this contract must check in with the

Contracting Officer Representative and must be escorted by the COR and/or the elevator maintenance technician during all elevator inspections.

10. INTERFERENCE TO NORMAL FUNCTION

A. Contractor personnel are required to interrupt their work at any time so as not to interfere with the normal functioning of the facility, including utility services, fire protection systems, and passage of patients, personnel, equipment, and carts.

11. SAFETY

A. The Contractor must consider the clinical environment and instruct his/her employees on applicable safety precautions and specific requirements.

12. CONTRACTORS ON SITE RESPONSIBILITIES

A. The Contractor's employees and/or subcontractors approved by the COR must always wear visible identification while on the premises of the VAMC. Identification must include but not be limited to a company identification card, which must include the company name, employee name, title, and a photograph of the employee.

B. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to park in the appropriate designated parking areas. Information on parking is available from the VAMC Police Section. The VAMC will not invalidate or make reimbursement for parking violations of the Contractor under any conditions.

C. Any interior or exterior doors that must be unlocked to gain access must be kept locked during the performance of work unless it results in the creation of a safety hazard. In those instances, the Contractor is responsible to take necessary actions to maintain the same level of security prior to gaining access/performing work. Should any other devices need to be unlocked like an entry gate, those devices must be locked immediately upon entry or exit. At no time must the Contractor allow any person into a locked area or loan keys/access cards to another person. Contractor may be held in default for failure to comply with this requirement and subject the Contractor and employees to contract and other legal remedies.

D. Due to the nature of working at a government facility, the Contractor's staff must be required to sign in and out each day at a designated location determined by the COR.

E. The Contractor agrees that none of its officers or employees must use or reveal any research, statistical, medical, or security information which may be obtained during the performance of the work or as a result their presence on Government premises without the written consent of the Government.

F. Smoking is prohibited inside any buildings at the VAMC.

G. Possession of weapons is prohibited.

H. Enclosed containers, including tool kits, may be subject to search. Violations of VA regulations may result in citation answerable in the United States District Court.

13. SCHEDULE OF ELEVATORS, CARTLIFTS, AND DUMBWAITERS

Location Elevator# Manufacturer # Stops Controller Installed Speed feet/minute Machine

Bldg 57 1 Tach 2 Tach 32 06/2012 125

Bldg 1 –

West Bank

1 Otis 11 MCE 03/1985 500 Traction

Bldg 1 –

West Bank

2 Otis 11 MCE 03/1985 500 Traction

Bldg 1 –

West Bank

3 Otis 11 MCE 03/1985 500 Traction

Bldg 1 5 Otis 11 MCE 01/1983 500 Traction

Bldg 1 6 Otis 11 MCE 01/1983 500 Traction

Bldg 1 -

Morgue

7 Otis 2 Otis Relay 1951 50 Traction

Bldg 1 –

East Bank

8 Dover 11 MCE 07/1987 500 Traction

Bldg 1 –

East Bank

9 Dover 11 MCE 07/1987 500 Traction

Bldg 1 –

East Bank

10 Dover 11 MCE 07/1987 500 Traction

Bldg 1 -

Annex

11 Dover 3 Motion 2K 07/1987 150 Hydraulic

Bldg 1 -

Annex

12 Dover 3 Motion 2K 07/1987 150 Hydraulic

Bldg 55 1 MCE 4 Motion 2K 06/2009 125 Hydraulic

Bldg 1 DW1 MATOT 11 MATOT 07/1988 200 Cable

Bldg 1 DW2 MATOT 11 MATOT 07/1988 200 Cable

P14 Hollister

Whitney

3 Motion 4K 12/2012 350 Traction

Location Elevator# Manufacturer # Stops Controller Installed Speed feet/minute Machine

P20 Hollister

Whitney

3 Motion 4K 12/2012 350 Traction

Parking

Garage

1 Schindler 2 Schindler

330A

02/2012 150 Hydraulic

14. Records Management:

The following standard items relate to records generated in executing the contract and should be included in a typical procurement contract:

A. Citations to pertinent laws, codes and regulations such as 44 U.S.C chapters 21, 29, 31 and 33; Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552); Privacy Act (5 U.S.C. 552a); 36 CFR Part 1222 and Part 1228.

B. Contractor shall treat all deliverables under the contract as the property of the U.S.

Government for which the Government Agency shall have unlimited rights to use, dispose of, or disclose such data contained therein as it determines to be in the public interest.

C. Contractor shall not create or maintain any records that are not specifically tied to or authorized by the contract using Government IT equipment and/or Government records.

D. 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 by the Freedom of Information Act.

E. Contractor shall not create or maintain any records containing any Government Agency records that are not specifically tied to or authorized by the contract.

F. The Government Agency owns the rights to all data/records produced as part of this contract.

G. The Government Agency owns the rights to all electronic information (electronic data, electronic information systems, electronic databases, etc.) and all supporting documentation created as part of this contract. Contractor must deliver sufficient technical documentation with all data deliverables to permit the agency to use the data.

H. Contractor agrees to comply with Federal and Agency records management policies, including those policies associated with the safeguarding of records covered by the Privacy Act of 1974. These policies include the preservation of all records created or received regardless of format [paper, electronic, etc.] or mode of transmission [e-mail, fax, etc.] or state of completion [draft, final, etc.].

I. No disposition of documents will be allowed without the prior written consent of the Contracting Officer. The Agency and its contractors are responsible for preventing the alienation or unauthorized destruction of records, including all forms of mutilation. Willful and unlawful destruction, damage or alienation of Federal records is subject to the fines and penalties imposed by 18 U.S.C. 2701. Records may not be removed from the legal custody of the Agency or destroyed without regard to the provisions of the agency records schedules.

J. 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, this contract. The Contractor (and any sub-contractor) is required to abide by Government and Agency guidance for protecting sensitive and proprietary information.

15. Protection of Property:

The contractor shall protect all items from damage. The contractor shall take precaution against damage to the building(s), grounds and furnishings. The contractor shall repair or replace any items related to building(s) or grounds damaged accidentally or on purpose due to actions by the Contractor.

16. Invoice and Payment

Offeror shall submit quotes upon completion. See VAAR Clause 852.232-72, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests for invoicing procedures. Payment will be made upon receipt of a properly prepared detailed invoice, prepared by the Contractor, validated by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). A properly prepared invoice will contain:

a) Invoice Number and Date

b) Contractor’s Name and Address

c) Accurate Purchase Order Number

d) Supply or Service provided

e) Total Amount Due

Payments shall be made in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act out of the Government annual appropriated funds obligated in a task order which will be issued after the contract is awarded.

Note: Invoices that are not in compliance with the aforementioned requirements under this paragraph will be rejected for payments and required to be resubmitted.

B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

ITEM

NUMBE

R

DESCRIPTION OF

SUPPLIES/SERVICE

S

QUANTIT

Y

UNI

T UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

Inspection of Vertical Transportation Systems to include completion and submission of inspection reports in accordance with the Performance Work Statement herein.

BASE YEAR - 05/01/2025 through 04/30/2026

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 05-01-2025 POP End: 04-30-2026

0001AA

1.00 EA ______________ ______________

Annual Safety Test Inspection – one per year;

Shall be performed annually in accordance with PWS section 3.0 BASE YEAR - 05/01/2025 through 04/30/2026

Contract Period: Base

0001AB

1.00 EA ______________

Periodic Inspection – one per year;

Shall be performed at six-month intervals between the annual inspections at line item 0001AA in accordance with PWS section 3.0.

BASE YEAR - 05/01/2025 through 04/30/2026

Contract Period: Base

0001AC

Five-Year Inspection and Full Load Test Shall be performed in accordance with PWS section 3.0.

BASE YEAR - 05/01/2025 through 04/30/2026

Contract Period: Base accordance with the Performance Work Statement herein.

OPTION YEAR 1 - 05/01/2026 through 04/30/2027

Contract Period: Option 1

POP Begin: 05-01-2026 POP End: 04-30-2027

1001AA

Annual Safety Test Inspection – one per year;

Shall be performed annually in accordance with PWS section 3.0

OPTION YEAR 1 - 05/01/2026-04/30/2027

Contract Period: Option 1

1001AB

Periodic Inspection – one per year;

Shall be performed at six-month intervals between the annual inspections at line item 0001AA in accordance with PWS section 3.0.

OPTION YEAR 1 - 05/01/2026-04/30/2027

Contract Period: Option 1 accordance with the Performance Work Statement herein.

OPTION YEAR 2 - 05/01/2027 through 04/30/2028

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 05-01-2027 POP End: 04-30-2028

2001AA

Annual Safety Test Inspection – one per year;

Shall be performed annually in accordance with PWS section 3.0.

OPTION YEAR 2 - 05/01/2027 through 04/30/2028

Contract Period: Option 2

2001AB

Periodic Inspection – one per year;

Shall be performed at six-month intervals between the annual inspections at line item 0001AA in accordance with PWS section 3.0.

OPTION YEAR 2 - 05/01/2027 through 04/30/2028

Contract Period: Option 2 accordance with the Performance Work Statement herein.

OPTION YEAR 3 - 05/01/2028 through 04/30/2029

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 05-01-2028 POP End: 04-30-2029

3001AA

Annual Safety Test Inspection – one per year;

Shall be performed annually in accordance with PWS section 3.0.

OPTION YEAR 3 - 05/01/2028 through 04/30/2029

Contract Period: Option 3

3001AB

Periodic Inspection – one per year;

Shall be performed at six-month intervals between the annual inspections at line item 0001AA in accordance with PWS section 3.0.

OPTION YEAR 3 - 05/01/2028 through 04/30/2029

Contract Period: Option 3 accordance with the Performance Work Statement herein.

OPTION YEAR 4 - 05/01/2029 through 04/30/2030

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 05-01-2029 POP End: 04-30-2030

4001AA

Annual Safety Test Inspection – one per year;

Shall be performed annually in accordance with PWS section 3.0.

OPTION YEAR 4 - 05/01/2029 through 04/30/2030

Contract Period: Option 4

4001AB

Shall be performed at six-month intervals between the annual inspections at line item 0001AA in accordance with PWS section 3.0.

OPTION YEAR 4 - 05/01/2029 through 04/30/2030

Contract Period: Option 4

GRAND TOTAL ______________

B.3 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

ITEM

NUMBER SHIPPING INFORMATION QUANTITY

DELIVERY

DATE

0001 See SF1449, Block 15 0.00 05/01/2025 through 04/30/2026

0001AA

See SF1449, Block 15 1.00 05/01/2025 through

0001AB

0001AC

See SF1449, Block 15 0.00 05/01/2025

1001AA

1001AB

2001AA

2001AB

3001AA

3001AB

4001AA

4001AB

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.

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

PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

Wage Determination No. 2015-5191, Rev No. 26, Dated 12/23/2024, applies and is hereby incorporated at the end of the document.

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 52.217-8 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 of contract expiration.

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C.3 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 of contract expiration; 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 66 months.

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

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

(DEVIATION)

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

(1) Means a small business concern—

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(d) Agreement/LOS certification. When awarded a contract action, including orders under multipleaward contracts, an SDVOSB agrees that in the performance of the contract, the SDVOSB shall comply with requirements in VAAR subpart 819.70 and SBA regulations on small business size, and government contracting programs at 13 CFR part 121 and part 125, including the non-manufacturer rule and limitations on subcontracting (LOS) requirements in 13

CFR 121.406(b) and 13 CFR 125.6. For the purpose of limitations on subcontracting, only certified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database (including independent contractors) shall be considered eligible and/or ‘‘similarly situated’’ (i.e., a firm that has the same small business program status as the prime contractor). An otherwise eligible firm further agrees to comply with the required LOS certification requirements in this solicitation (see 852.219–75 or 852.219–76 as applicable). These requirements are summarized as follows:

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

(2) Supplies/products.

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

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

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

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

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

CFR 125.6.

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

[] By the end of the base term of the contract or order, and then by the end of each subsequent option period; or

[] By the end of the performance period for each order issued under the contract.

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

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

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

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

SUBCONTRACTING—CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICES AND

CONSTRUCTION (JAN 2023) (DEVIATION)

(a) Pursuant to 38 U.S.C.