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This is a Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Standard Form 1449) issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 21, for the procurement of four Atlas 500 Corneal Topographers with accessories and installation services.

The solicitation is designated as sole source to ProAim Americas, LLC, with solicitation number 36C26126Q0947, issued July 16, 2026, and quote due date of July 23, 2026 at 11:00 AM PDT. The acquisition is unrestricted and supports Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (NAICS 339112) with a size standard of 1,000 employees. Quotes must be submitted via email only to leah.smith@va.gov, with any questions due two business days prior to the closing date. The contracting officer is Leah Smith, and the administration is handled by Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 21, located at VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System, 6900 N. Pecos Road, Building 6, North Las Vegas, NV 89086. Payment will be made via Electronic Funds Transfer through the System for Award Management, and invoices must be submitted electronically through VA's Tungsten Electronic Invoicing system (VA Tungsten Number: AAA544240062).

The price schedule includes four complete systems to be delivered to four separate VA Northern California Health Care System locations: VA Northern California Health Care System (Mather), Chico VA Clinic, Redding Outpatient Clinic, and McClellan Outpatient Clinic - Sacramento. Each system comprises the Atlas 500 Corneal Topographer Device, ZEISS PC Workstation with pre-installed operator software, Instrument Table IT 1060.I with monitor bracket, sliding keyboard tray, and FORUM-DICOM interface license. Services include installation, training, one-year manufacturer warranty, delivery, and digital operator and service manuals. Delivery is FOB Destination with a 2-4 week timeframe after receipt of order (ARO). The contractor is responsible for all labor, materials, coordination, calibration, system verification, on-site training, and compliance with VA guidelines. Installation must be completed within business hours (8:30 AM–4:30 PM Monday–Friday), with contractor notification to the VA Point of Contact required a minimum of 120 hours in advance. The contract incorporates FAR clauses addressing commercial products and services, small business program requirements, security prohibitions, personnel vetting and credentialing, and various federal compliance requirements including DEI discrimination prohibitions and restrictions on covered telecommunications equipment and FASC-prohibited unmanned aircraft systems.

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PAGE 1 OF 1. REQUISITION NO.

2. CONTRACT NO. 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE DATE 4. ORDER NO. 5. SOLICITATION NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE

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

TIME

9. ISSUED BY CODE 10. THIS ACQUISITION IS UNRESTRICTED OR SET ASIDE: % FOR:

SMALL BUSINESS

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

(WOSB) ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

EDWOSB

8(A)

NAICS:

SIZE STANDARD:

11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13b. RATING

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ IFB RFP

15. DELIVER TO CODE 16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE

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

TELEPHONE NO. UEI: EFT:

PHONE: FAX:

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN OFFER

18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK BELOW IS CHECKED

SEE ADDENDUM

19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24.

ITEM NO. SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

(Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA 26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only)

27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED.

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN _______________ 29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF. ___________________________________ OFFER COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND DATED ________________________________. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY (BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED SET FORTH HEREIN IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (TYPE OR PRINT) 30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (TYPE OR PRINT) 31c. DATE SIGNED

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION (REV. NOV 2021)

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

STANDARD FORM 1449

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

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

36C26126Q0947 07-16-2026

LEAH SMITH 702-791-9000 07-23-2026

11:00 AM PDT

00261 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 21 VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System 6900 N. Pecos Road, Building 6 North Las Vegas NV 89086

X

339112

1000 Employees

N/A

See Delivery Schedule

00261

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 21 Southern Nevada Healthcare System 6900 N. Pecos Road, Building 6 North Las Vegas NV 89086

Tungsten Electronic Invoicing VA Tungsten Number: AAA544240062 va.registration@tungsten-network.com See VAAR Clause 852.232-72

See CONTINUATION Page

Atlas 500 Corneal Topographers, Accessories and Services See Price/Cost Schedule

This is a sole source solicitation to ProAim Americas, LLC IAW RFO Part 12.

Please see Addendum to 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors for important information on submitting your quote.

Quote shall be submitted via email only to leah.smith@va.gov no later than the due date/time shown in box 8. Any questions must be received 2 business days prior to this closing period.

See CONTINUATION Page

Leah Smith Contracting Officer

36C26126Q0947

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

STATEMENT OF WORK

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

C.1 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

C.2 52.222-90 ADDRESSING DEI DISCRIMINATION BY FEDERAL CONTRACTORS

(DEVIATION APR 2026)

C.3 52.240-91 SECURITY PROHIBITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS (NOV 2025)

(DEVIATION)

C.4 52.252-6 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN CLAUSES (NOV 2020)

C.5 VAAR 852.204-72 PERSONNEL VETTING AND CREDENTIALING (DEVIATION)

(MAR 2026)

SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS

SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL

PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

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

1998)

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

SERVICES (OCT 2025) (DEVIATION)

E.3 52.219-1 SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REPRESENTATIONS (NOV 2025)

(DEVIATION)

E.4 52.252-5 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN PROVISIONS (NOV 2020)

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 36C261 Leah Smith

Network Contracting Office 21

VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System

6900 N. Pecos Road, Building 6

North Las Vegas NV 89086

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 delivery, inspection and Government 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. VA's Electronic Invoice Presentment and Payment System - The FSC uses a third-party contractor, Tungsten, to transition vendors from paper to electronic invoice submission. Please go to this website:

http://www.tungsten-network.com/US/en/veterans-affairs/ to register and begin submitting electronic invoices, free of charge. The Department of Veterans Affairs Tungsten Number is:

AAA544240062 (this allows you to file invoices online for free.)

More information on the VA Financial Services Center is available at:

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

Vendor e-Invoice Set-Up Information:

If you have questions about the e-invoicing program or Tungsten, please contact the FSC at the phone number or email address listed below:

• Tungsten e-Invoice Setup Information: 1-877-489-6135

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

• FSC e-Invoice Contact Information: 1-877-353-9791

• FSC e-invoice email: vafsccshd@va.gov

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

AMENDMENT NO DATE

http://www.tungsten-network.com/US/en/veterans-affairs/ http://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp mailto:VA.Registration@Tungsten-Network.com mailto:vafsccshd@va.gov

B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

ITEM

NUMBER

DESCRIPTION OF

SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

1.00 EA __________________ __________________

VA NORTHERN CALIFORNIA HEALTH CARE SYSTEM

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 339112 - Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6640 - Laboratory Equipment and Supplies

0001AA

CARL ZEISS MEDITEC, INC. | ATLAS 500 CORNEAL

TOPOGRAPHER DEVICE WITH FIXED HEAD REST FOR

MOUNTING ON INSTRUMENT TABLE INCLUDING DUST COVER

AND CHIN REST PAPER |

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 339112 - Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6640 - Laboratory Equipment and Supplies

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): 000000-2504-682-

1AT500IT

0001AB

CARL ZEISS MEDITEC, INC. | ZEISS PC WORKSTATION (22''

TOUCH DISPLAY MEDICAL GRADE PANEL PC) WITH PRE-

INSTALLED ATLAS 500 OPERATOR SOFTWARE (US VERSION),

INCLUDING MOUSE AND KEYBOARD |

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 339112 - Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6640 - Laboratory Equipment and Supplies

20WKSTUS

0001AC

CARL ZEISS MEDITEC, INC. | INSTRUMENT TABLE IT 1060.I

WITH MONITOR BRACKET |

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 339112 - Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6640 - Laboratory Equipment and Supplies

30T1060I

0001AD

CARL ZEISS MEDITEC, INC. | SLIDING KEYBOARD TRAY |

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 339112 - Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing

Supplies

30ACCSKS

0001AE

FORUM-DICOM INTERFACE LICENSE TO CZM INSTRUMENT

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 339112 - Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6640 - Laboratory Equipment and Supplies

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): 000000-2244-886-

40FCZDIC

0001AF

-INSTALLATION AND TRAINING (EAM)

-ONE YEAR MANUFACTURER WARRANTY

-DELIVERY

-INSTALLATION OF STAND-ALONE INSTRUMENT ONLY

-DIGITAL SOFT COPY OPERATORS MANUAL

-DIGITAL SOFT COPY SERVICE MANUAL

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 339112 - Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6640 - Laboratory Equipment and

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): 266002-1150-893

CHICO VA

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 339112 - Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing

0002AA

TOPOGRAPHER DEVICE WITH FIXED HEAD REST FOR

MOUNTING ON INSTRUMENT TABLE INCLUDING DUST COVER

AND CHIN REST PAPER |

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 339112 - Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6640 - Laboratory Equipment and Supplies

0002AB

TOUCH DISPLAY MEDICAL GRADE PANEL PC) WITH PRE-

INSTALLED ATLAS 500 OPERATOR SOFTWARE (US VERSION),

INCLUDING MOUSE AND KEYBOARD |

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 339112 - Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing

Supplies

0002AC

WITH MONITOR BRACKET |

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 339112 - Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6640 - Laboratory Equipment and Supplies

0002AD

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 339112 - Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6640 - Laboratory Equipment and Supplies

0002AE

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 339112 - Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6640 - Laboratory Equipment and Supplies

0002AF

-ONE YEAR MANUFACTURER WARRANTY

-DELIVERY

-INSTALLATION OF STAND-ALONE INSTRUMENT ONLY

-DIGITAL SOFT COPY OPERATORS MANUAL

-DIGITAL SOFT COPY SERVICE MANUAL

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 339112 - Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6640 - Laboratory Equipment and

REDDING OUTPATIENT CLINIC

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 339112 - Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing

0003AA

CARL ZEISS MEDITEC, INC. | ATLAS 500 CORNEAL

TOPOGRAPHER DEVICE WITH FIXED HEAD REST FOR

MOUNTING ON INSTRUMENT TABLE INCLUDING DUST COVER

AND CHIN REST PAPER |

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 339112 - Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6640 - Laboratory Equipment and Supplies

0003AB

TOUCH DISPLAY MEDICAL GRADE PANEL PC) WITH PRE-

INSTALLED ATLAS 500 OPERATOR SOFTWARE (US VERSION),

INCLUDING MOUSE AND KEYBOARD |

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 339112 - Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6640 - Laboratory Equipment and Supplies

0003AC

WITH MONITOR BRACKET |

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 339112 - Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6640 - Laboratory Equipment and Supplies

0003AD

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 339112 - Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6640 - Laboratory Equipment and Supplies

0003AE

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 339112 - Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6640 - Laboratory Equipment and Supplies

0003AF

-INSTALLATION AND TRAINING (EAM)

-ONE YEAR MANUFACTURER WARRANTY

-DELIVERY

-INSTALLATION OF STAND-ALONE INSTRUMENT ONLY

-DIGITAL SOFT COPY OPERATORS MANUAL

-DIGITAL SOFT COPY SERVICE MANUAL

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 339112 - Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6640 - Laboratory Equipment and

MCCLELLAN OUTPATIENT CLINIC - SACRAMENTO

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 339112 - Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing

0004AA

TOPOGRAPHER DEVICE WITH FIXED HEAD REST FOR

MOUNTING ON INSTRUMENT TABLE INCLUDING DUST COVER

AND CHIN REST PAPER |

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 339112 - Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6640 - Laboratory Equipment and Supplies

0004AB

TOUCH DISPLAY MEDICAL GRADE PANEL PC) WITH PRE-

INSTALLED ATLAS 500 OPERATOR SOFTWARE (US VERSION),

INCLUDING MOUSE AND KEYBOARD |

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 339112 - Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6640 - Laboratory Equipment and Supplies

0004AC

WITH MONITOR BRACKET |

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 339112 - Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6640 - Laboratory Equipment and Supplies

0004AD

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 339112 - Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6640 - Laboratory Equipment and Supplies

0004AE

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 339112 - Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6640 - Laboratory Equipment and Supplies

0004AF

-ONE YEAR MANUFACTURER WARRANTY

-DELIVERY

-INSTALLATION OF STAND-ALONE INSTRUMENT ONLY

-DIGITAL SOFT COPY OPERATORS MANUAL

-DIGITAL SOFT COPY SERVICE MANUAL

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 339112 - Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6640 - Laboratory Equipment and

GRAND TOTAL __________________

B.3 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

ITEM

NUMBER SHIPPING INFORMATION

DELIVERY

DATE

0001AA-

0001AF

SHIP TO: VA NORTHERN CALIFORNIA HEALTH

CARE SYSTEM

10535 HOSPITAL WAY

MATHER, CA 95655

USA

2-4 WEEKS

ARO

FOB: DESTINATION

0002AA-

0002AF

SHIP TO: CHICO VA CLINIC

1601 CONCORD AVENUE

CHICO, CA 95928

0003AA-

0003AF

SHIP TO: REDDING OUTPATIENT CLINIC

3455 KNIGHTON RD.

REDDING, CA 96002

0004AA-

0004AF

SHIP TO: MCCLELLAN OUTPATIENT CLINIC -

SACRAMENTO

5342 DUDLEY BLVD

MCCLELLAN, CA 95652

STATEMENT OF WORK

1.0 INTRODUCTION

This document delineates a comprehensive requirement for Corneal Topographers, accessories, delivery and installation in support of the Ophthalmology Services at the Veterans Affairs Northern California Health Care System (VANCHCS).

The objective of this procurement is to purchase equipment to allow for efficient, high quality imaging and reporting of Ophthalmic issues, including Glaucoma and Retinopathy.

2.0 GENERAL SCOPE

Any reference to "the contractor” for this package will pertain to the manufacturer or authorized distributor for Carl Zeiss Atlas 500 and its associated accessories, along with necessary associated tools, labor, and materials for installation.

The Contractor shall deliver, assemble, install, calibrate, and provide on-site training for four (4) Corneal Topographers, including associated accessories and configuration components as itemized in the Price/Cost Schedule.

Final installation locations shall be in accordance with the Delivery Schedule.

The Contractor shall provide all labor, supervision, tools, materials, transportation, and technical support required to complete delivery and installation. This requirement includes product delivery, installation, system calibration, operational verification, and clinical user training.

The VANCHCS staff will inspect the equipment upon arrival and provide clearance prior to clinical use.

3.0 PRODUCT

All delivered equipment shall be new, free from defects, and conform to manufacturer specifications. Installation services include pre-installation coordination, any required system assembly, and installation of stand-alone instrument.

4.0 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor shall ensure full operational capability of the corneal topographers The Contractor shall provide technical support via remote telephone conversation as it relates to appropriate network ports and settings and provide on-site training immediately following installation.

5.0 DELIVERY AND RECEIVING

The contractor shall communicate all information regarding the delivery for the required products and accessories to the service Point of Contact (POC), Contracting Officer (CO), and the Supply Chain Service (SCS) Warehouse team.

5.1 Warehouse and Outpatient Clinic receiving operations are from 0830H to 1430H, closed on weekends and Federal Holidays.

5.2 The contractor is required to define the need for a staging area to accommodate item delivery, if needed.

5.3 Delivery trucks will not be permitted to remain at receiving areas. Trucks shall be unloaded, moved from the receiving area, and then brought back to the receiving area if required to haul out any waste, tools, or excess materials.

5.4 Labeling of delivered items shall include the VA facilities, POC name, contact number, service, VA purchase order number for identification and reference upon receipt of product.

5.5 Contractor shall contact VA POC, when complete order has been received, to schedule installation.

a. Contractor shall confirm the scheduled installation date of no less than 14 working days prior to start of installation to ensure that all parts have been received and in good condition. VA POC will confirm that the space will be made available at appointed installation start date. Installation shall not be scheduled until Contractor has confirmed the receipt of full order.

b. In the event there is a delay in delivery, Contractor shall notify the VA POC immediately.

c. Contractor shall notify VA POC a minimum of 120 hours in advance notice of the scheduled date and time of delivery.

d. Contractor shall ensure that the driver of the delivery vehicle has copies of the delivery order at time of delivery.

e. Contractor shall not attempt to deliver any items before the scheduled delivery date(s).

5.6 The Contractor shall verify and inspect all items. Any and all deficiencies (damage/overage/shortage) shall be brought to the attention of the VA POC.

5.7 If the Contractor is unable to complete the assembly and placement of all unloaded items before the end of the workday, the Contractor shall be responsible for moving these items to a secure location, until the next scheduled workday. Contractor shall be responsible for moving the items back from the overnight storage site to its designated site in the building.

5.8 Contractor shall store damaged items in the location designated by the VA POC.

Contractor shall maintain a complete file of all documents relating to each discrepancy and copies of all Discrepancy Reports shall be forwarded to the VA POC daily.

5.9 Contractor shall repair or coordinate for replacement of damaged, defective, or missing items.

5.10 Contractor must follow VA guidelines when on VA property.

6.0 ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS

6.1. Coordination requirements. The contractor may be required to work with the user groups in the department. The contractor is advised that only the contracting officer has the authority to alter the contract once awarded, or to legally obligate the government pursuant of any changes in the scope.

a. Contracting Officer (CO): The CO shall be responsible for all contractual administration of this contract. Any changes to contract’s agreements, adding amendments, or initiating change orders to the contract, etc. shall be approved and processed through the CO.

b. VA Point of Contact (POC): The POC shall be responsible for the project management on behalf of the VA and will manage the project on a day-to-day basis to ensure that the project requirements are met from award through completion of the work and acceptance, according to project’s scope of work and schedules.

c. Users: The contractor may be required to work closely with the user groups, in coordination with the VA POC, in order to mitigate to minimize the impact of ongoing operations in adjacent workspaces. The user groups may include the facility maintenance and support staff.

7.0 SERVICES

7.1 The contractor will deliver, assemble, and install supplies per the Price/Cost Schedule.

Installation Requirements:

a. Personnel shall always wear contractor provided identification and VA visitor’s badge while on VA property.

b. Contractor shall provide Proof of Insurance upon request by the VA.

c. Any Contractor Storage Facility shall meet all current building code requirement including but not limited to sprinkler, secure, safe, environmental controls – not to void equipment warranties.

d. Contractor shall provide all necessary materials, labor, supervision to:

1. Coordinate delivery.

2. Load and unload.

3. Place/install in designated room/location.

4. Assemble items as required.

5. Properly dispose of all associated packing/crating materials off-site of

VA premises.

6. Provide end user training.

e. Contractor shall track manufacturing schedule and notify VA Point of Contact

(POC) with updates of estimated completion date by email.

f. Contractor shall coordinate installation date with VA Point of Contact (POC) to occur at the convenience of the Government or no later than 30 days after notification of delivery, if delivery cannot be scheduled to coincide with installation.

g. Contractor shall obtain VA CO approval via modification for any changes or corrections to the awarded contract. Only a warranted Contracting Officer can modify a contract on behalf of the Government.

h. Contractor shall coordinate delivery and installation date with VA POC to occur at the convenience of the Government.

i. Contractor shall be responsible for the removal and disposal of all trash / debris connected with uncrating and assembling the cart and other items installed under this contract. Final acceptance from the VA will not occur until all debris connected with the installation is removed from the VA site.

1. Recyclable products shall be disposed of in accordance with applicable statutes, at respective off-site locations.

2. Packing materials shall not be stored in the building for any period exceeding 24 hours.

3. Contractor shall remove all personal trash (food wrappers, drink containers, etc.,) from the work site daily.

4. Conduct of Contractor installation crew shall always be courteous and respectful. Be particularly mindful of our Veteran’s and their needs.

8.0 WARRANTY

8.1 The contractor expressly warrants that all items covered by this statement of work shall be in exact accordance with the requirements of this scope of work and contract documents. The equipment shall be free from defects in materials and workmanship; and shall be of the quality required herein. The end product - after installation of the equipment shall be able to be performed per manufacturer’s specifications.

8.2 This warranty shall include any delivery, approval, inspection, acceptance, or payment of the machine and its associated accessories, and no such delivery, approval, inspection, acceptance, or payment shall be deemed to waive any of VA's rights hereunder.

8.3 The warranty shall cover all workmanship, labor, and materials.

8.4 The contractor agrees to pay and discharge any and all costs, expenses or other charges incurred, to repair, replace, or modify any items to conform them to the requirements approved in this statement of work. Contractor specifically warrants its aforementioned items and services for twelve (12) months from date of acceptance of the work to the VA.

8.5 VA Engineering will have full access to the hardware and software that constitute the system, including any diagnostic software features and general administration rights. The VA Engineering point of contact must be briefed, by the contractor, on all software upgrades and changes and agrees to each prior to installation. The contractor shall provide and install manufacturer recommended software upgrades and changes at no additional charge during warranty/contract period. The contractor will provide two (2) sets of user manuals and technical manuals to VA Biomedical Engineering.

9.0 CONTRACT HOURS

9.1 The normal work hours will be business hours (8:30am-4:30pm) Monday through Friday. The Government has the option to modify the normal work week, days and hours, as necessary to meet the mission of the VANCHCS. Contractor shall be flexible if a change in work hours is necessary to complete the scopes and accomplish the mission of VANCHCS.

9.2 The Government recognized US holidays are: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Juneteenth National Independence Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. If the holiday falls on Sunday, it is observed on Monday.

10.0 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

10.1 Assembly, Installation, and Removal

a. Contractor shall uncrate all items received and perform all required assembly in accordance with the manufacturers’ instructions.

b. The Equipment and accessories must be level, plumb, square, and in proper alignment with building’s floor and walls.

c. Contractor shall complete installation of the corneal topographers and accessories in the time specified (08:30 am - 4:30 pm.). If an additional unforeseen scheduling is required, Contractor shall coordinate revised scheduled with the VA, to be approved by VA POC.

d. Contractor shall inspect components to ensure that they are clean, dust free, free of defects and that installation is complete and all items are ready for use. Floors shall be swept/vacuumed upon completion.

e. Contractor shall adhere to manufacturer’s specifications and not use other manufacturers’ product to interlock with new or existing product potentially invalidating warranties.

f. Contractor shall do a final walkthrough with VA POC and provide a punch list before releasing crew.

g. VA POC shall coordinate with the contractor to give access to other rooms as necessary for the contractor to complete installation of the microscope and make it fully operational.

h. After installation is complete, conduct inspections and certifications (if required) by a contractor prior to operating the topographers.

i. Awarded contractor shall appoint a main POC to represent the Contractor.

j. Contractor main POC shall be available and on site to coordinate and oversee the delivery of product to project site.

k. Contractor shall complete a final walkthrough with VA POC, confirming completion of all previously identified punch list items prior to final VA acceptance of project completion.

11.0 PROTECTION OF PROPERTY

11.1 Contractor shall protect all items from damage.

a. Contractor shall take precaution against damage to the building, ground, and adjacent furnishings/furniture/fixtures. Contractor shall repair or replace any items related to building or ground damaged accidentally, or on purpose due to actions by the Contractor, utilizing materials of the same quality, size, grade and color, to match existing work.

b. Contractor shall perform an inspection of the building and ground with the

VA POC prior to commencing work so VA POC can report them to the general contractor. Then, they shall be able to repair or replace any damaged items, components, building, or ground due to negligence and/or actions taken by the General Contractor. Repairs shall utilize materials of the same quality, size, texture, grade, and color to match adjacent existing work.

c. Contractor shall be responsible for security of the areas in which the work is being performed prior to completion.

d. Contractor shall provide floor, door, and elevator wall protections while working in all VA facilities. All material carrying the equipment shall have rubber wheels. Public elevators shall have temporary padded wall protection when freight elevator is unavailable.

12.0 SECURITY CLAUSE

Contractors, contractor personnel, subcontractors, and subcontractor personnel shall be subject to the same Federal laws, regulations, standards, and VA Directives and Handbooks as VA and VA personnel regarding information and information system security.

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

C.1 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

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

https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-

52#FAR_52_252_2

https://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/

(End of Clause)

FAR

Number

Title Date

52.203-17 CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS NOV 2023

52.203-19 PROHIBITION ON REQUIRING CERTAIN INTERNAL

CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS OR STATEMENTS

JAN 2017

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 (DEVIATION NOV 2025)

JAN 2025

52.209-10 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH INVERTED

DOMESTIC CORPORATIONS (DEVIATION NOV 2025)

NOV 2015

52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL

PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (DEVIATION)

OCT 2025

52.219-28 POSTAWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

REREPRESENTATION (DEVIATION)

NOV 2025

52.222-3 CONVICT LABOR (DEVIATION) NOV 2025

52.222-19 CHILD LABOR—COOPERATION WITH AUTHORITIES

AND REMEDIES (DEVIATION)

MAR 2026

52.222-36 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR WORKERS WITH

DISABILITIES (DEVIATION)

NOV 2025

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

52.223-5 POLLUTION PREVENTION AND RIGHT-TO-KNOW

INFORMATION

MAY 2024

52.223-23 SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTS (DEVIATION) NOV 2025

52.226-8 ENCOURAGING CONTRACTOR POLICIES TO BAN TEXT

MESSAGING WHILE DRIVING

MAY 2024

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 PROTEST AFTER AWARD (DEVIATION NOV 2025) AUG 1996

52.233-4 APPLICABLE LAW FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT CLAIM

(DEVIATION NOV 2025)

OCT 2004

52.244-6 SUBCONTRACTS FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (DEVIATION)

APR 2026

852.203-70 COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING MAY 2018

852.204-70 PERSONAL IDENTITY VERIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR

PERSONNEL (DEVIATION)

MAR 2026

852.211-70 EQUIPMENT OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE

MANUALS

NOV 2018

852.211-76 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES - REIMBURSEMENT FOR DATA

BREACH COSTS ALTERNATE I

FEB 2023

852.212-71 GRAY MARKET AND COUNTERFEIT ITEMS FEB 2023

852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS NOV 2018

852.242-71 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER OCT 2020

852.246-71 REJECTED GOODS OCT 2018

852.247-71 DELIVERY LOCATION OCT 2018

C.2 52.222-90 ADDRESSING DEI DISCRIMINATION BY FEDERAL

CONTRACTORS (DEVIATION APR 2026)

(a)Definitions. As used in this clause—

Program participation means membership or participation in, or access or admission to:

training, mentoring, or leadership development programs; educational opportunities; clubs;

associations; or similar opportunities that are sponsored or established by the contractor or subcontractor.

Racially discriminatory diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) activities means disparate treatment based on race or ethnicity in the recruitment, employment (e.g., hiring, promotions), contracting (e.g., vendor agreements), program participation, or allocation or deployment of an entity's resources.

(b) In connection with the performance of work under this contract, the Contractor agrees as follows:

(1) The Contractor will not engage in any racially discriminatory DEI activities;

(2) The Contractor will furnish all information and reports, including providing access to books, records, and accounts, as required by the Contracting Officer, for purposes of ascertaining compliance with this clause;

(3) In the event of the Contractor's or a subcontractor's noncompliance with this clause, this contract may be canceled, terminated, or suspended in whole or in part, and the Contractor or subcontractor may be declared ineligible for further Government contracts;

(4) The Contractor will report any subcontractor's known or reasonably knowable conduct that may violate this clause to the Contracting Officer and take any appropriate remedial actions directed by the Contracting Officer; and

(5) The Contractor will inform the Contracting Officer if a subcontractor sues the Contractor and the suit puts at issue, in any way, the validity of this clause.

(6) The Contractor recognizes that compliance with the requirements of this clause are material to the Government's payment decisions for purposes of 31 U.S.C. 3729(b)(4).

(c) The Contractor must include the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (c), in subcontracts at any tier, including those for commercial products and commercial services, except those where the place of delivery or performance is outside the United States.

(End of Clause)

C.3 52.240-91 SECURITY PROHIBITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS (NOV 2025)

(DEVIATION)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Covered telecommunications equipment or services means—

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

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

https://www.sam.gov

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

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

Critical technology means—

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(i) Of that equipment; or

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

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

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

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

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

(2) The Central Intelligence Agency;

(3) The National Security Agency;

(4) The Defense Intelligence Agency;

(5) The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency;

(6) The National Reconnaissance Office;

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

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

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

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

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

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

Interconnection arrangement means arrangements governing the physical connection of two or more networks to allow the use of another’s network to hand off traffic where it is ultimately delivered (e.g., connecting a customer of telephone provider A to a customer of telephone company B) or sharing data and other information resources.

Kaspersky Lab-covered article means any hardware, software, or service that—

(1) Is developed or provided by a Kaspersky Lab-covered entity;

(2) Includes any hardware, software, or service developed or provided in whole or in part by a Kaspersky Lab-covered entity; or

(3) Contains components using any hardware or software developed in whole or in part by a Kaspersky Lab-covered entity.

Kaspersky Lab-covered entity means—

(1) Kaspersky Lab;

(2) Any successor entity to Kaspersky Lab, including any change in name, e.g., “Kaspersky”;

(3) Any entity that controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with Kaspersky Lab;

or

(4) Any entity of which Kaspersky Lab has a majority ownership.

National security system, as defined in 44 U.S.C. 3552, means any information system (including any telecommunications system) used or operated by an agency or by a contractor of an agency, or other organization on behalf of an agency—

(1) The function, operation, or use of which involves intelligence activities; involves cryptologic activities related to national security; involves command and control of military forces; involves equipment that is an integral part of a weapon or weapons system; or is critical to the direct fulfillment of military or intelligence missions, but does not include a system that is to be used for routine administrative and business applications (including payroll, finance, logistics, and personnel management applications); or

(2) Is protected at all times by procedures established for information that have been specifically authorized under criteria established by an Executive order or an Act of Congress to be kept classified in the interest of national defense or foreign policy.

Roaming means cellular communications services (e.g., voice, video, data) received from a visited network when unable to connect to the facilities of the home network either because signal coverage is too weak or because traffic is too high.

Sensitive compartmented information means classified information concerning or derived from intelligence sources, methods, or analytical processes, which is required to be handled within formal access control systems established by the Director of National Intelligence.

Sensitive compartmented information system means a national security system authorized to process or store sensitive compartmented information.

Source means a non-Federal supplier, or potential supplier, of products or services, at any tier.

Subsidiary means an entity in which more than 50 percent of the entity is owned directly by a parent corporation or through another subsidiary of a parent corporation.

Substantial or essential component means any component necessary for the proper function or performance of a piece of equipment, system, or service.

Unmanned aircraft means an aircraft that is operated without the possibility of direct human intervention from within or on the aircraft (49 U.S.C. 44801(11)).

Unmanned aircraft system means an unmanned aircraft and associated elements (including communication links and the components that control the unmanned aircraft) that are required for the operator to operate safely and efficiently in the national airspace system (49 U.S.C.

44801(12)).

(b) Prohibitions on providing or using specific products or services in performance of contract.

Unless a waiver or exception applies, the Contractor is prohibited from providing any products or services to the Government or using in the performance of the contract any of the following:

(1) A covered application on any information technology owned or managed by the Government, or on any information technology used or provided by the Contractor under this contract, including equipment provided by the Contractor’s employees (section 102 of Division R of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (Pub. L. 117-328));

(2) A Kaspersky Lab-covered article (Section 1634 of Division A of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (Pub. L. 115-91));

(3) Covered telecommunications equipment or services used as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system (paragraphs (a)(1)(A) of section 889 of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232)). This does not prohibit contractors from providing—

(i) A service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(c) Prohibition on unmanned aircraft systems manufactured or assembled by American Security Drone Act—covered foreign entities.

(1) Prohibition. The Contractor is prohibited from—

(i) Delivering any FASC-prohibited unmanned aircraft system, which includes unmanned aircraft (i.e., drones) and associated elements (sections 1823 and 1826 of American Security Drone Act of 2023, within the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024, Pub. L.

118-31, Div. A, Title XVIII, Subtitle B, 41 U.S.C. 3901 note prec.);

(ii) On or after December 22, 2025, operating a FASC-prohibited unmanned aircraft system in the performance of the contract (section 1824 of Pub. L. 118-31); and

(iii) On or after December 22, 2025, using Federal funds to procure or operate a FASC-prohibited unmanned aircraft system (section 1825 of Pub. L. 118-31).

(2) Procedures. The Contractor shall search SAM for the FASC-maintained list of American Security Drone Act—covered foreign entities before proposing, or using in performance of the contract, any unmanned aircraft system. Also, the Contractor shall ensure any effort or expenditure associated with a FASC-prohibited unmanned aircraft system is consistent with a corresponding exemption, exception, or waiver determination expressly stated in the contract.

(3) Exemptions, exceptions, and waivers. The prohibitions in paragraph (c) of this clause do not apply where the agency has determined an exemption, exception, or waiver applies, and the contract indicates that such a determination has been made. See sections 1823 through 1825 and 1832 of Public Law 118-31 for statutory requirements pertaining to exemptions, exceptions, and waivers.

(d) Prohibition on using or providing specific products or services or conducting certain transactions regardless of connection to contract.

(1) Certain telecommunications and video surveillance equipment, systems, or services.

(i) Unless an applicable waiver has been issued by the Government, the Contractor cannot use any equipment, systems, or services that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system (paragraph (a)(1)(B) of section 889 of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232)).

(ii) This prohibition applies to using covered telecommunications equipment or services, regardless of whether that use is in performance of work under a Federal contract. This does not prohibit the contractor from using—

(A) A service that connects to the facilities of a third party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(B) Telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(2) Office of Foreign Assets Control Restrictions.

(i) Except as authorized by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) in the Department of the Treasury, the Contractor shall not acquire, for use in the performance of this contract, any supplies or services if any proclamation, Executive order, or statute administered by OFAC, or if

OFAC’s implementing regulations at 31 CFR chapter V, would prohibit such a transaction by a person subject to the jurisdiction of the United States.

(ii) Except as authorized by OFAC, most transactions involving Cuba, Iran, and Sudan are prohibited, as are most imports from Burma or North Korea, into the United States or its outlying areas.

(A) For lists of entities and individuals subject to economic sanctions, see OFAC’s List of Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons at https://home.treasury.gov/policy-issues/financial-sanctions/specially-designated-nationals-and-blocked-persons-list-sdn-human-readable-lists.

(B) For more information about these restrictions, as well as updates, see OFAC’s regulations at 31 CFR chapter V and at https://home.treasury.gov/policy-issues/office-of-foreign-assets-control-sanctions-programs-and-information.

(C) To conduct electronic screens of potential parties to regulated transactions, see the consolidated screening list at https://www.trade.gov/consolidated-screening-list, which consolidates multiple export screening lists of the Departments of Commerce, State, and the Treasury.

(3) Sudan prohibition. The Contractor is prohibited from conducting any restricted business operations in Sudan in accordance with Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007 (Pub. L. 110- 174).

(4) Iran prohibitions.

(i) Unless an exception applies according to paragraph (d)(4)(iii) or the Government grants a waiver, the contractor shall not engage in certain activities or transactions relating to Iran (section 6(b)(1)(A) of Iran Sanctions Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 note).

(ii) Unless an exception applies according to paragraph (d)(4)(iii) or the Government grants a waiver, contractor shall not export certain sensitive technology to Iran, as determined by the President, and has an active exclusion in SAM (22 U.S.C. 8515).

(iii) The prohibition in paragraphs (d)(4)(i) and (d)(4)(ii) do not apply if the acquisition is subject to trade agreements and the offeror certifies…

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