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Details: This Is A Combined Synopsis/solicitation For Commercial Products And Commercial Services Prepared In Accordance With The Format In Federal Acquisition Regulation (far) Subpart 12.6, Streamlined Procedures For Evaluation And Solicitation For Commercial Products And Commercial Services, As Supplemented With Additional Information Included In This Notice. This Announcement Constitutes The Only Solicitation; Quotes Are Being Requested, And A Written Solicitation Document Will Not Be Issued. this Solicitation Is Issued As An Rfq. The Solicitation Document And Incorporated Provisions And Clauses Are Those In Effect Through Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-02, Effective 12/22/2023. this Solicitation Is Set-aside For 100% Small Business (sba). this Is A Firm-fixed Price Contract. the Associated North American Industrial Classification System (naics) Code For This Procurement Is 811210, With A Small Business Size Standard Of $34.0 Million. the Fsc/psc Is J066. the Award Will Be Made To The Quote Most Advantageous To The Government And Best Meets The Requirement Described In The Statement Of Work. price And Other Factors: See Attachment 2, Far 52.212-2 Evaluation statement Of Work contract Title 3500xl Genetic Analyzers And 7500 Fast Polymerase Chain Reaction (pcr) Systems Service Contract the Va Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System (vaglahcs) Requires Annual Maintenance Services On Selected Government Owned 3500xl Genetic Analyzers And 7500 Fast Pcr Systems Equipment At The West La Va Medical Center (wla Vamc). The Services Shall Comply With This Statement Of Work (sow), All Va, Local, State, And Federal Policies, And Regulations. objective the Objective Of This Service Contract Is To Have A Contractor To Furnish All Labor, Materials, Supplies, Tools, Equipment, And Qualified Personnel To Complete Maintenance Services As Per Below Scope. scope the Contractor Shall Provide All Labor, Materials, Freight Costs, And Equipment To Accomplish The Tasks Outlined In This Sow. Contractor Is Responsible For All Subcontractors Required To Complete Reports. all Work Shall Be Performed During Normal Hours Unless Otherwise Approved By The Program Point Of Contact (ppoc) Or His/her Designee. all Work Shall Be In Accordance With Manufacturer S Instructions, Including, But Not Limited To, Adjustments, Calibration, Cleaning, Lubrication, Testing, Disassembly, Checkout, Replacement Of Worn And/ Or Defective Parts, The Above Shall Be Performed As Necessary As Required To Keep Each Equipment In Optimal Working Condition. maintenance And Inspection (pmi) the Contractor Shall Perform Maintenance On The 3500xl Genetic Analyzers And 7500 Fast Pcr Systems According To The Manufacturer Recommendations Unless Otherwise Stated By Ppoc. the Contractor Shall Provide All Preventive Maintenance Replacement Parts At No Cost To The Government. the Contractor Shall Provide All Travel And Transportation Expenses At No Additional Cost To The Government. emergency Repair Services intervening Service Calls Are Calls Placed Outside Regularly Scheduled Preventive Maintenance Service.â  the Contractor Shall Respond On-site As Required Within 2-3 Business Days After Receipt Of A Service Call For Any Instrument Listed.â  response Time Is Applicable For Any Calls Placed Before 2pm Pacific Standard Time.â  failure To Respond Within The Response Time Due To No Fault Of The Government Shall Result In A Prorated Credit Equal To The Proportion Of The Instruments Service Cost For Each Late Day.â  equipment List covered Equipment equipment Name serial Numbers ee# equipment Description 3500xl 24342-140 144937 genetic Analyzer 3500xl 29338-051 177257 genetic Analyzer 7500 Fast 275002720 110018 real Time Pcr System 7500 Fast 275011316 111965 real Time Pcr System 7500 Fast 275013648 134711 real Time Pcr System maintenance Requirements the Contractor Shall Provide On-site Preventive Maintenance And System Calibrations As Necessary To Maintain Recommended Factory Specifications Of The Covered Systems. the Preventive Maintenance Visit Shall Be Scheduled At A Time Agreeable To The Government And Will Be Performed Once Per Year During The Contract Period For Each Equipment Covered. maintenance Shall Be Performed In Accordance With Manufacturer S Instructions. maintenance Shall Be Scheduled A Minimum Of Three (3) Days In Advance With The Ppoc. qualification personnel Performing Maintenance And Repair Services Must Be Fully Qualified, Competent Field Service Engineers (fse) Who Has Been Trained To Perform Work On The Specific Equipment In Accordance With The Original Manufacturer S Maintenance And Repair Procedures. Fully Qualified Is Defined As Factory-trained And Experienced To Work On The Equipment Assigned. additional Requirements contractor Shall Ensure All Equipment Is In Optimal Working Condition At The Expiration Date Of The Contract. contractor Personnel That Perform Changes, Updates, Or Retrofits Made On Any Component, System, Or Equipment Will Log It In The Station Equipment Manual. contractor Will Maintain All Manufactures Manual Necessary To Perform Maintenance. submission Of Reports the Contractor Shall Submit A Complete Field Service Report (fsr) Electronically To The Ppoc Within 7 Calendar Days Of The Work Being Completed. The Fsr At A Minimum Must Contain Company Name, Service Technician S Name, Contact Telephone Number, Date Of Service, A Detailed Description Of Any Services Performed On The Equipment (model Number And Location Included), Serial Number Of The Equipment Being Worked On, Customer Asset Number (ee# - If Applicable) Of The Equipment Being Worked On, Signs Of Misuse Or Neglect, Findings Of Problems And Correction, Including All Performance Verification, Listing Of Replacement Parts, When Applicable; Total Hours Of Service; Safety Check; Performance Data; And Recommendations Necessary To Maintain The Equipment In Optimum Operating Condition. security Requirements the C&a Requirements Do Not Apply, And Security Accreditation Package Is Not Required. this Service Does Not Involve Contractor Connection Of One Or More Contractor-owned It Devices (such As Laptop Computer Or Remote Connection From A Contractor System) To A Va Internal Trusted (i.e., Non-public Network) Therefore Information Technology (it) Security Certification And Accreditation (authorization) (c&a) Requirements Do Not Apply Per Va Handbook 6500.6. period Of Performance base Year, Followed By Two, One-year Options. estimated Start Date: 03/01/2025 Participating Facility: va Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System 11301 Wilshire Blvd. los Angeles, Ca 90073 work Hours normal Hours Of Operation Are Monday Through Friday From 6:00 Am To 6:00 Pm Pacific Time. All Work Is Expected To Be Performed Generally During Normal Hours Of Coverage Unless Requested Or Approved By The Ppoc Or His/her Designee. before Commencement Of Work, The Contractor Shall Confer With The Va Ppoc And Contracting Office To Agree On A Sequence Of Procedures; Means Of Access To Premises And Building. All Work Performed, To Include Delivery Of Materials And Equipment, Shall Be Made With Minimal Interference To Government Operations And Personnel. work Performed Outside The Normal Hours Of Coverage Must Be Approved By The Ppoc Or His/her Designee. all Time Shall Be Approved In Advance By The Ppoc. Allow 5-days For Approval Of Any Alternate Working Hours Needed. federal Holidays new Year S Day january 01 martin Luther King S Birthday third Monday In January president S Day third Monday In February memorial Day last Monday In May juneteenth june 19 independence Day july 04 labor Day first Monday In September columbus Day second Monday In October veterans Day november 11 thanksgiving Day fourth Thursday In November christmas Day december 25 if The Holiday Falls On A Sunday, The Following Monday Will Be Observed As A National Holiday. When A Holiday Falls On A Saturday, The Preceding Friday Is Observed As A National Holiday By U.s. Government Agencies, And Any Day Specifically Declared By The President Of The United States Of America. identification, Check-in, Parking, And Smoking Regulations identification the Vendor's Employees Shall Wear Visible Identification At All Times While On Vaglahcs Premises. Contractor Employees Shall Report To Va Police Upon Entry To The Vaglahcs Facility To Get A Visitor Badge. Contractor Employees Are Required To Be Escorted By The Ppoc Or Designee S Office Once On Campus Prior To Commencement Of Work. During Emergencies Contractor Personnel Shall Check In With Vaglahcs Police If The Vaglahcs Ppoc Or Designee Is Not Available. parking it Is The Responsibility Of The Contract Personnel To Park In The Appropriate Designated Parking Areas. Parking Information Is Available From Va Police & Security Service Office. The Contractor Assumes Full Responsibility For Any Parking Violations. smoking contractor Personnel May Smoke Only In Designated Areas. It Is The Responsibility Of The Visn 22 Healthcare Facilities To Provide A Safe And Healthful Environment For Employees And Patients And To Serve As A Leader In Community Health Awareness And Education. It Is In Fulfillment Of This Obligation That The Facilities Are Committed To The Establishment Of A Smoke-free Environment. This Policy Applies To Every Location In The Healthcare Facilities. There Shall Be No Smoking Within 25 Feet Of All Entrances To Buildings. Smoking Is Allowed In All Outside Areas That Are 25 Feet Away From Entrances To Buildings Unless Indicated Otherwise. Enclosed Patios Connected To Facility Buildings Are Considered Part Of The Building And As Such Are Non-smoking Areas. weapons And Contraband possession Of Weapons Or Contraband Is Prohibited And Shall Be Subject To Arrest And Termination From Future Performance Under This Contract. Enclosed Containers, Including Tool Kits, Shall Be Subject To Search. Violations Of Vaglahcs Regulations May Result In Citation Answerable In The United States (federal) District Court, Not A Local District, State, Or Municipal Court. safety all Personnel Employed By The Contractor In The Performance Of This Contract, Or Any Representative Of The Contractor Entering On Vaglahcs Shall Comply With Applicable Federal, State, And Va Safety And Fire Regulations And Codes, Which Are In Effect During The Performance Period Of The Contract. contractor Shall Perform Work In Strict Accordance With Existing Relevant, Accredited Standards And Codes To Minimize The Possibility Of Injury To Personnel, Or Damage To Government Equipment. Every Effort Shall Be Made To Safeguard Human Life And Property. contractor Shall Comply With All Applicable Federal, State, And Local Requirements Regarding Workers Health And Safety. The Requirements Include, But Are Not Limited To, Those Found In Federal And State Occupational Safety And Health Act (osha) Statutes And Regulations, Such As Applicable Provisions Of Title 29, Code Of Federal Regulations (cfr), Parts 1910 And 1926, Nfpa 70e, Article 130.7 29 Cfr 1910.132(d)(1)(iii), 29cfr1910.137. contractor Shall Provide All Necessary Tools, And Personal Protective Equipment (ppe) To Perform The Work Safely, Effectively, And Timely. contractor Personnel contractor S Program Manager the Contractor Shall Provide A Contract Program Manager Who Shall Be Responsible For The Performance Of The Work. The Name Of This Person Shall Be Designated In Writing To The Contracting Officer. The Contractor S Program Manager Shall Have Full Authority To Act For The Contractor On All Contract Matters Relating To Daily Operation Of This Contract. contractor S Employees the Contractor Shall Not Employ Persons For Work On This Contract If Such Employee Is Identified To The Contractor As A Potential Threat To The Health, Safety, Security, General Well-being Or Operational Mission Of The Installation And Its Population. contract Personnel Shall Be Subject To The Same Quality Assurance Standards Or Exceed Current Recognized National Standards As Established By The Joint Commission (jc). contractor Qualifications & Other Responsibilities contractor Shall Obtain All Necessary Licenses Required To Perform This Work. Contractor Shall Take All Precautions Necessary To Protect Persons And Property From Injury Or Damage During The Performance Of This Contract. Contractor Shall Be Responsible For Any Injury To Himself/herself, His/her Employees, Or Others, As Well As For Any Damage To Personal Or Public Property That Occurs During The Performance Of This Contract That Is Caused By Him/her Or His/her Employees Fault Or Negligence. Contractor Shall Maintain Personal Liability And Property Damage Insurance Prescribed By The Laws Of The Federal Government. the Government Reserves The Right To Accept Or Reject Contractor S Employee For The Rendering Of Services. Complaints Concerning Contract Personnel S Performance Or Conduct Will Be Dealt With By The Contractor And Cor With The Final Decision Being Made By The Contracting Officer. invoicing And Payment overtime & Holiday Pay any Overtime And/or Holiday Pay That May Be Entitled To The Contractor S Employees Shall Be The Sole Responsibility Of The Contractor And Shall Not Be Billed To Nor Reimbursed By The Government. Contractor Will Bill And Be Paid For Actual Services Provided By Contractor Personnel. Contractor Will Not Be Paid For Availability Or On-call Services Unless Otherwise Provided Herein. invoices payment Of Services Rendered Under This Contract Shall Be Made In Arrears Upon Satisfactory Completion Of Each Service And Receipt Of A Properly Prepared Invoice And Submitted By The Contractor To The Payment Address Specified By Contracting. Invoices Shall Reference The Contract Number And Purchase Order Number, Manifest Number(s), Provide A Complete And Accurate Description Of Services/ Supplies Delivered/ Rendered, Including Dates Of Performance, Amounts, Unit Prices, Extended Totals And Any Other Data Relevant For Payment Purposes. the Government Shall Not Authorize Payment Until Such Time That The Vaglahcs Ppoc All Properly Executed And Signed Documentation. no Advance Payments Shall Be Authorized. Payment Shall Be Made On A Monthly Arrears For Services Provided During The Billing Month In Arrears. Upon Submission Of A Properly Prepared Invoice For Prices Stipulated In This Contract For Services Delivered And Accepted In Accordance With The Terms And Conditions Of The Contract, Less Any Deductions Stipulated In This Contract. payment Of Invoices May Be Delayed If The Appropriate Invoices As Specified In The Contract Are Not Completed And Submitted As Required. ***price/cost Schedule*** base Year line Item description quantity unit Of Measure unit Price total Price 0001 preventative/corrective Maintenance, Inspection And Repair- Genetic Analyzer 3500xl Sn: 24342-140 1 yr 0002 preventative/corrective Maintenance, Inspection And Repair- Genetic Analyzer 3500xl Sn: 29338-051 1 yr 0003 preventative/corrective Maintenance, Inspection And Repair- Real Time Pcr System 7500 Fast Sn: 275002720 1 yr 0004 preventative/corrective Maintenance, Inspection And Repair- Real Time Pcr System 7500 Fast Sn: 275011316 1 yr 0005 preventative/corrective Maintenance, Inspection And Repair- Real Time Pcr System 7500 Fast Sn: 275013648 1 yr 0006 emergency Repairs, Costs In Relation To Finding From Inspections. 1 jb 0.00 0.00 option Year 1 line Item description quantity unit Of Measure unit Price total Price 1001 preventative/corrective Maintenance, Inspection And Repair- Genetic Analyzer 3500xl Sn: 24342-140 1 yr 1002 preventative/corrective Maintenance, Inspection And Repair- Genetic Analyzer 3500xl Sn: 29338-051 1 yr 1003 preventative/corrective Maintenance, Inspection And Repair- Real Time Pcr System 7500 Fast Sn: 275002720 1 yr 1004 preventative/corrective Maintenance, Inspection And Repair- Real Time Pcr System 7500 Fast Sn: 275011316 1 yr 1005 preventative/corrective Maintenance, Inspection And Repair- Real Time Pcr System 7500 Fast Sn: 275013648 1 yr 1006 emergency Repairs, Costs In Relation To Finding From Inspections. 1 jb 0.00 0.00 option Year 2 line Item description quantity unit Of Measure unit Price total Price 2001 preventative/corrective Maintenance, Inspection And Repair- Genetic Analyzer 3500xl Sn: 24342-140 1 yr 2002 preventative/corrective Maintenance, Inspection And Repair- Genetic Analyzer 3500xl Sn: 29338-051 1 yr 2003 preventative/corrective Maintenance, Inspection And Repair- Real Time Pcr System 7500 Fast Sn: 275002720 1 yr 2004 preventative/corrective Maintenance, Inspection And Repair- Real Time Pcr System 7500 Fast Sn: 275011316 1 yr 2005 preventative/corrective Maintenance, Inspection And Repair- Real Time Pcr System 7500 Fast Sn: 275013648 1 yr 2006 emergency Repairs, Costs In Relation To Finding From Inspections. 1 jb 0.00 0.00 **please Use The Format Above For Pricing** the Following Solicitation Provisions Apply To This Acquisition: far 52.212-1, Instructions To Offerors Commercial Products And Commercial Services far 52.212-3, Offerors Representations And Certifications Commercial Products And Commercial Services offerors Must Complete Annual Representations And Certifications Electronically Via The System For Award Management (sam) Website Located At Https://www.sam.gov/portal In Accordance With Far 52.212-3, Offerors Representations And Certifications Commercial Products And Commercial Services. If Paragraph (j) Of The Provision Is Applicable, A Written Submission Is Required. the Following Contract Clauses Apply To This Acquisition: far 52.212-4, Contract Terms And Conditions Commercial Products And Commercial Services (dec 2022) addendum To Far 52.212-4, Contract Terms And Conditions-commercial Products And Commercial Services Applies To And Is Included With This Acquisition. far 52.212-5, Contract Terms And Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders Commercial Products And Commercial Services (mar 2023) the Following Subparagraphs Of Far 52.212-5 Are Applicable: (b)(4), (5), (9), (12), (18)(i), (26)(i), (29), (31), (33), (34)(i), (36)(i), (39)(i), (40), (46), (51), (55), (59), (c), (5). vaar 852.203-70 Commercial Advertising (may 2018). vaar 852.219-75 Va Notice Of Limitations On Subcontracting Certification Of Compliance For Services And Construction. (jan 2023) (deviation) vaar 852.232-72, Electronic Submission Of Payment Requests (nov 2018). this Is Accomplished Through The Tungsten Network Located At: Http://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp This Is Mandatory And The Sole Method For Submitting Invoices. all Quoters Shall Be Submitted In Accordance With Far 52.212-1, Instructions To Offerors-commercial Products And Commercial Services . (sep 2023) all Quotes Shall Be Sent To The Network Contracting Office (nco) 22 Contract Specialist, Jennell Christofaro At Jennell.christofaro@va.gov. award Will Be Based Upon A Comparative Evaluation Of Quotes In Accordance With The Simplified Acquisition Procedures Of Far 13. Comparative Evaluation Is The Side By Side Pairwise Comparison Of Quotes Based On Factors Resulting In A Contracting Officer Decision For The Quote Most Favorable To The Government. Decision Factors To Be Considered Are Technical Capability, Past Performance, Cost Schedule. Quote Evaluations For Technical Capability Will Be Based On The Following: Capabilities Statement: Interested Offeror Can Perform The Tasks Listed In The Statement Of Work; Past Performance: Prior Experience In Maintaining Equipment Listed In Statement Of Work; Qualifications: Personnel Performing Maintenance And Repair Services Must Be Fully Qualified, Competent Field Service Engineers (fse) Who Has Been Trained To Perform Work On The Specific Equipment In Accordance With The Original Manufacturer S Maintenance And Repair Procedures. Fully Qualified Is Defined As Factory-trained And Experienced To Work On The Equipment Assigned. this Contract/purchase Order Will Consist Of An Estimated Base Plus Two Option Year Period Of Performance: 03/01/2025 02/29/2028. the Award Will Be Made To The Quote Most Advantageous To The Government And Best Meets The Requirement Described In The Statement Of Work. responses Should Contain Your Best Terms, Conditions. to Facilitate The Award Process, All Quotes Must Include A Statement Regarding The Terms And Conditions Herein As Follows: "the Terms And Conditions In The Solicitation Are Acceptable To Be Included In The Award Document Without Modification, Deletion, Or Addition." or "the Terms And Conditions In The Solicitation Are Acceptable To Be Included In The Award Document With The Exception, Deletion, Or Addition Of The Following:" quoters Shall List Exception(s) And Rationale For The Exception(s), If Any. no Inquiries Will Be Addressed For This Rfq Solicitation 36c26225q0319. submission Of Your Rfq Response Offer Shall Be Received Not Later Than January 21, 2025, 1400 Pst At Jennell.christofaro@va.gov Only. Subject Line Shall Include Response To Rfq 36c26225q0319 For Consideration. late Submissions Shall Be Treated In Accordance With The Solicitation Provision At Far 52.212-1(f). any Questions Or Concerns Regarding This Solicitation Should Be Forwarded In Writing Via E-mail To The Point Of Contact Listed Below. point Of Contact contract Specialist jennell Christofaro jennell.christofaro@va.gov attachment One: Far 52.212-1 Addendum Instructions To Offerors attachment Two: Far 52.212-2 Evaluation attachment Three: Var 852.219-75 Sdvosb Certification

Details: This Is A Combined Synopsis/solicitation For Commercial Products And Commercial Services Prepared In Accordance With The Format In Federal Acquisition Regulation (far) Subpart 12.6, Streamlined Procedures For Evaluation And Solicitation For Commercial Products And Commercial Services, As Supplemented With Additional Information Included In This Notice. This Announcement Constitutes The Only Solicitation; Quotes Are Being Requested, And A Written Solicitation Document Will Not Be Issued. this Solicitation Is Issued As An Rfq. The Solicitation Document And Incorporated Provisions And Clauses Are Those In Effect Through Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-02, Effective 12/22/2023. this Solicitation Is Set-aside For 100% Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Business (sdvosb). This Is A Firm-fixed Price Contract. the Associated North American Industrial Classification System (naics) Code For This Procurement Is 811210, With A Small Business Size Standard Of $34.0 Million. the Fsc/psc Is J066. the Award Will Be Made To The Quote Most Advantageous To The Government And Best Meets The Requirement Described In The Statement Of Work. price And Other Factors: See Attachment 2, Far 52.212-2 Evaluation statement Of Work contract Title 3500xl Genetic Analyzers And 7500 Fast Polymerase Chain Reaction (pcr) Systems Service Contract the Va Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System (vaglahcs) Requires Annual Maintenance Services On Selected Government Owned 3500xl Genetic Analyzers And 7500 Fast Pcr Systems Equipment At The West La Va Medical Center (wla Vamc). The Services Shall Comply With This Statement Of Work (sow), All Va, Local, State, And Federal Policies, And Regulations. objective the Objective Of This Service Contract Is To Have A Contractor To Furnish All Labor, Materials, Supplies, Tools, Equipment, And Qualified Personnel To Complete Maintenance Services As Per Below Scope. scope the Contractor Shall Provide All Labor, Materials, Freight Costs, And Equipment To Accomplish The Tasks Outlined In This Sow. Contractor Is Responsible For All Subcontractors Required To Complete Reports. all Work Shall Be Performed During Normal Hours Unless Otherwise Approved By The Program Point Of Contact (ppoc) Or His/her Designee. all Work Shall Be In Accordance With Manufacturer S Instructions, Including, But Not Limited To, Adjustments, Calibration, Cleaning, Lubrication, Testing, Disassembly, Checkout, Replacement Of Worn And/ Or Defective Parts, The Above Shall Be Performed As Necessary As Required To Keep Each Equipment In Optimal Working Condition. maintenance And Inspection (pmi) the Contractor Shall Perform Maintenance On The 3500xl Genetic Analyzers And 7500 Fast Pcr Systems According To The Manufacturer Recommendations Unless Otherwise Stated By Ppoc. the Contractor Shall Provide All Preventive Maintenance Replacement Parts At No Cost To The Government. the Contractor Shall Provide All Travel And Transportation Expenses At No Additional Cost To The Government. emergency Repair Services intervening Service Calls Are Calls Placed Outside Regularly Scheduled Preventive Maintenance Service.â  the Contractor Shall Respond On-site As Required Within 2-3 Business Days After Receipt Of A Service Call For Any Instrument Listed.â  response Time Is Applicable For Any Calls Placed Before 2pm Pacific Standard Time.â  failure To Respond Within The Response Time Due To No Fault Of The Government Shall Result In A Prorated Credit Equal To The Proportion Of The Instruments Service Cost For Each Late Day.â  equipment List covered Equipment equipment Name serial Numbers ee# equipment Description 3500xl 24342-140 144937 genetic Analyzer 3500xl 29338-051 177257 genetic Analyzer 7500 Fast 275002720 110018 real Time Pcr System 7500 Fast 275011316 111965 real Time Pcr System 7500 Fast 275013648 134711 real Time Pcr System maintenance Requirements the Contractor Shall Provide On-site Preventive Maintenance And System Calibrations As Necessary To Maintain Recommended Factory Specifications Of The Covered Systems. the Preventive Maintenance Visit Shall Be Scheduled At A Time Agreeable To The Government And Will Be Performed Once Per Year During The Contract Period For Each Equipment Covered. maintenance Shall Be Performed In Accordance With Manufacturer S Instructions. maintenance Shall Be Scheduled A Minimum Of Three (3) Days In Advance With The Ppoc. qualification personnel Performing Maintenance And Repair Services Must Be Fully Qualified, Competent Field Service Engineers (fse) Who Has Been Trained To Perform Work On The Specific Equipment In Accordance With The Original Manufacturer S Maintenance And Repair Procedures. Fully Qualified Is Defined As Factory-trained And Experienced To Work On The Equipment Assigned. additional Requirements contractor Shall Ensure All Equipment Is In Optimal Working Condition At The Expiration Date Of The Contract. contractor Personnel That Perform Changes, Updates, Or Retrofits Made On Any Component, System, Or Equipment Will Log It In The Station Equipment Manual. contractor Will Maintain All Manufactures Manual Necessary To Perform Maintenance. submission Of Reports the Contractor Shall Submit A Complete Field Service Report (fsr) Electronically To The Ppoc Within 7 Calendar Days Of The Work Being Completed. The Fsr At A Minimum Must Contain Company Name, Service Technician S Name, Contact Telephone Number, Date Of Service, A Detailed Description Of Any Services Performed On The Equipment (model Number And Location Included), Serial Number Of The Equipment Being Worked On, Customer Asset Number (ee# - If Applicable) Of The Equipment Being Worked On, Signs Of Misuse Or Neglect, Findings Of Problems And Correction, Including All Performance Verification, Listing Of Replacement Parts, When Applicable; Total Hours Of Service; Safety Check; Performance Data; And Recommendations Necessary To Maintain The Equipment In Optimum Operating Condition. security Requirements the C&a Requirements Do Not Apply, And Security Accreditation Package Is Not Required. this Service Does Not Involve Contractor Connection Of One Or More Contractor-owned It Devices (such As Laptop Computer Or Remote Connection From A Contractor System) To A Va Internal Trusted (i.e., Non-public Network) Therefore Information Technology (it) Security Certification And Accreditation (authorization) (c&a) Requirements Do Not Apply Per Va Handbook 6500.6. period Of Performance base Year, Followed By Two, One-year Options. estimated Start Date: 03/01/2025 Participating Facility: va Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System 11301 Wilshire Blvd. los Angeles, Ca 90073 work Hours normal Hours Of Operation Are Monday Through Friday From 6:00 Am To 6:00 Pm Pacific Time. All Work Is Expected To Be Performed Generally During Normal Hours Of Coverage Unless Requested Or Approved By The Ppoc Or His/her Designee. before Commencement Of Work, The Contractor Shall Confer With The Va Ppoc And Contracting Office To Agree On A Sequence Of Procedures; Means Of Access To Premises And Building. All Work Performed, To Include Delivery Of Materials And Equipment, Shall Be Made With Minimal Interference To Government Operations And Personnel. work Performed Outside The Normal Hours Of Coverage Must Be Approved By The Ppoc Or His/her Designee. all Time Shall Be Approved In Advance By The Ppoc. Allow 5-days For Approval Of Any Alternate Working Hours Needed. federal Holidays new Year S Day january 01 martin Luther King S Birthday third Monday In January president S Day third Monday In February memorial Day last Monday In May juneteenth june 19 independence Day july 04 labor Day first Monday In September columbus Day second Monday In October veterans Day november 11 thanksgiving Day fourth Thursday In November christmas Day december 25 if The Holiday Falls On A Sunday, The Following Monday Will Be Observed As A National Holiday. When A Holiday Falls On A Saturday, The Preceding Friday Is Observed As A National Holiday By U.s. Government Agencies, And Any Day Specifically Declared By The President Of The United States Of America. identification, Check-in, Parking, And Smoking Regulations identification the Vendor's Employees Shall Wear Visible Identification At All Times While On Vaglahcs Premises. Contractor Employees Shall Report To Va Police Upon Entry To The Vaglahcs Facility To Get A Visitor Badge. Contractor Employees Are Required To Be Escorted By The Ppoc Or Designee S Office Once On Campus Prior To Commencement Of Work. During Emergencies Contractor Personnel Shall Check In With Vaglahcs Police If The Vaglahcs Ppoc Or Designee Is Not Available. parking it Is The Responsibility Of The Contract Personnel To Park In The Appropriate Designated Parking Areas. Parking Information Is Available From Va Police & Security Service Office. The Contractor Assumes Full Responsibility For Any Parking Violations. smoking contractor Personnel May Smoke Only In Designated Areas. It Is The Responsibility Of The Visn 22 Healthcare Facilities To Provide A Safe And Healthful Environment For Employees And Patients And To Serve As A Leader In Community Health Awareness And Education. It Is In Fulfillment Of This Obligation That The Facilities Are Committed To The Establishment Of A Smoke-free Environment. This Policy Applies To Every Location In The Healthcare Facilities. There Shall Be No Smoking Within 25 Feet Of All Entrances To Buildings. Smoking Is Allowed In All Outside Areas That Are 25 Feet Away From Entrances To Buildings Unless Indicated Otherwise. Enclosed Patios Connected To Facility Buildings Are Considered Part Of The Building And As Such Are Non-smoking Areas. weapons And Contraband possession Of Weapons Or Contraband Is Prohibited And Shall Be Subject To Arrest And Termination From Future Performance Under This Contract. Enclosed Containers, Including Tool Kits, Shall Be Subject To Search. Violations Of Vaglahcs Regulations May Result In Citation Answerable In The United States (federal) District Court, Not A Local District, State, Or Municipal Court. safety all Personnel Employed By The Contractor In The Performance Of This Contract, Or Any Representative Of The Contractor Entering On Vaglahcs Shall Comply With Applicable Federal, State, And Va Safety And Fire Regulations And Codes, Which Are In Effect During The Performance Period Of The Contract. contractor Shall Perform Work In Strict Accordance With Existing Relevant, Accredited Standards And Codes To Minimize The Possibility Of Injury To Personnel, Or Damage To Government Equipment. Every Effort Shall Be Made To Safeguard Human Life And Property. contractor Shall Comply With All Applicable Federal, State, And Local Requirements Regarding Workers Health And Safety. The Requirements Include, But Are Not Limited To, Those Found In Federal And State Occupational Safety And Health Act (osha) Statutes And Regulations, Such As Applicable Provisions Of Title 29, Code Of Federal Regulations (cfr), Parts 1910 And 1926, Nfpa 70e, Article 130.7 29 Cfr 1910.132(d)(1)(iii), 29cfr1910.137. contractor Shall Provide All Necessary Tools, And Personal Protective Equipment (ppe) To Perform The Work Safely, Effectively, And Timely. contractor Personnel contractor S Program Manager the Contractor Shall Provide A Contract Program Manager Who Shall Be Responsible For The Performance Of The Work. The Name Of This Person Shall Be Designated In Writing To The Contracting Officer. The Contractor S Program Manager Shall Have Full Authority To Act For The Contractor On All Contract Matters Relating To Daily Operation Of This Contract. contractor S Employees the Contractor Shall Not Employ Persons For Work On This Contract If Such Employee Is Identified To The Contractor As A Potential Threat To The Health, Safety, Security, General Well-being Or Operational Mission Of The Installation And Its Population. contract Personnel Shall Be Subject To The Same Quality Assurance Standards Or Exceed Current Recognized National Standards As Established By The Joint Commission (jc). contractor Qualifications & Other Responsibilities contractor Shall Obtain All Necessary Licenses Required To Perform This Work. Contractor Shall Take All Precautions Necessary To Protect Persons And Property From Injury Or Damage During The Performance Of This Contract. Contractor Shall Be Responsible For Any Injury To Himself/herself, His/her Employees, Or Others, As Well As For Any Damage To Personal Or Public Property That Occurs During The Performance Of This Contract That Is Caused By Him/her Or His/her Employees Fault Or Negligence. Contractor Shall Maintain Personal Liability And Property Damage Insurance Prescribed By The Laws Of The Federal Government. the Government Reserves The Right To Accept Or Reject Contractor S Employee For The Rendering Of Services. Complaints Concerning Contract Personnel S Performance Or Conduct Will Be Dealt With By The Contractor And Cor With The Final Decision Being Made By The Contracting Officer. invoicing And Payment overtime & Holiday Pay any Overtime And/or Holiday Pay That May Be Entitled To The Contractor S Employees Shall Be The Sole Responsibility Of The Contractor And Shall Not Be Billed To Nor Reimbursed By The Government. Contractor Will Bill And Be Paid For Actual Services Provided By Contractor Personnel. Contractor Will Not Be Paid For Availability Or On-call Services Unless Otherwise Provided Herein. invoices payment Of Services Rendered Under This Contract Shall Be Made In Arrears Upon Satisfactory Completion Of Each Service And Receipt Of A Properly Prepared Invoice And Submitted By The Contractor To The Payment Address Specified By Contracting. Invoices Shall Reference The Contract Number And Purchase Order Number, Manifest Number(s), Provide A Complete And Accurate Description Of Services/ Supplies Delivered/ Rendered, Including Dates Of Performance, Amounts, Unit Prices, Extended Totals And Any Other Data Relevant For Payment Purposes. the Government Shall Not Authorize Payment Until Such Time That The Vaglahcs Ppoc All Properly Executed And Signed Documentation. no Advance Payments Shall Be Authorized. Payment Shall Be Made On A Monthly Arrears For Services Provided During The Billing Month In Arrears. Upon Submission Of A Properly Prepared Invoice For Prices Stipulated In This Contract For Services Delivered And Accepted In Accordance With The Terms And Conditions Of The Contract, Less Any Deductions Stipulated In This Contract. payment Of Invoices May Be Delayed If The Appropriate Invoices As Specified In The Contract Are Not Completed And Submitted As Required. ***price/cost Schedule*** base Year line Item description quantity unit Of Measure unit Price total Price 0001 preventative/corrective Maintenance, Inspection And Repair- Genetic Analyzer 3500xl Sn: 24342-140 1 yr 0002 preventative/corrective Maintenance, Inspection And Repair- Genetic Analyzer 3500xl Sn: 29338-051 1 yr 0003 preventative/corrective Maintenance, Inspection And Repair- Real Time Pcr System 7500 Fast Sn: 275002720 1 yr 0004 preventative/corrective Maintenance, Inspection And Repair- Real Time Pcr System 7500 Fast Sn: 275011316 1 yr 0005 preventative/corrective Maintenance, Inspection And Repair- Real Time Pcr System 7500 Fast Sn: 275013648 1 yr 0006 emergency Repairs, Costs In Relation To Finding From Inspections. 1 jb 0.00 0.00 option Year 1 line Item description quantity unit Of Measure unit Price total Price 1001 preventative/corrective Maintenance, Inspection And Repair- Genetic Analyzer 3500xl Sn: 24342-140 1 yr 1002 preventative/corrective Maintenance, Inspection And Repair- Genetic Analyzer 3500xl Sn: 29338-051 1 yr 1003 preventative/corrective Maintenance, Inspection And Repair- Real Time Pcr System 7500 Fast Sn: 275002720 1 yr 1004 preventative/corrective Maintenance, Inspection And Repair- Real Time Pcr System 7500 Fast Sn: 275011316 1 yr 1005 preventative/corrective Maintenance, Inspection And Repair- Real Time Pcr System 7500 Fast Sn: 275013648 1 yr 1006 emergency Repairs, Costs In Relation To Finding From Inspections. 1 jb 0.00 0.00 option Year 2 line Item description quantity unit Of Measure unit Price total Price 2001 preventative/corrective Maintenance, Inspection And Repair- Genetic Analyzer 3500xl Sn: 24342-140 1 yr 2002 preventative/corrective Maintenance, Inspection And Repair- Genetic Analyzer 3500xl Sn: 29338-051 1 yr 2003 preventative/corrective Maintenance, Inspection And Repair- Real Time Pcr System 7500 Fast Sn: 275002720 1 yr 2004 preventative/corrective Maintenance, Inspection And Repair- Real Time Pcr System 7500 Fast Sn: 275011316 1 yr 2005 preventative/corrective Maintenance, Inspection And Repair- Real Time Pcr System 7500 Fast Sn: 275013648 1 yr 2006 emergency Repairs, Costs In Relation To Finding From Inspections. 1 jb 0.00 0.00 **please Use The Format Above For Pricing** the Following Solicitation Provisions Apply To This Acquisition: far 52.212-1, Instructions To Offerors Commercial Products And Commercial Services far 52.212-3, Offerors Representations And Certifications Commercial Products And Commercial Services offerors Must Complete Annual Representations And Certifications Electronically Via The System For Award Management (sam) Website Located At Https://www.sam.gov/portal In Accordance With Far 52.212-3, Offerors Representations And Certifications Commercial Products And Commercial Services. If Paragraph (j) Of The Provision Is Applicable, A Written Submission Is Required. the Following Contract Clauses Apply To This Acquisition: far 52.212-4, Contract Terms And Conditions Commercial Products And Commercial Services (dec 2022) addendum To Far 52.212-4, Contract Terms And Conditions-commercial Products And Commercial Services Applies To And Is Included With This Acquisition. far 52.212-5, Contract Terms And Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders Commercial Products And Commercial Services (mar 2023) the Following Subparagraphs Of Far 52.212-5 Are Applicable: (b)(4), (5), (9), (12), (18)(i), (25), (26)(i), (29), (31), (33), (34)(i), (36), (39)(i), (40), (46), (51), (55), (59), (c), (5). vaar 852.203-70 Commercial Advertising (may 2018). vaar 852.219-73 Va Notice To Total Set-aside For Certified Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Businesses (jan 2023) vaar 852.219-75 Va Notice Of Limitations On Subcontracting Certification Of Compliance For Services And Construction. (jan 2023) (deviation) vaar 852.232-72, Electronic Submission Of Payment Requests (nov 2018). this Is Accomplished Through The Tungsten Network Located At: Http://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp This Is Mandatory And The Sole Method For Submitting Invoices. all Quoters Shall Be Submitted In Accordance With Far 52.212-1, Instructions To Offerors-commercial Products And Commercial Services . (sep 2023) all Quotes Shall Be Sent To The Network Contracting Office (nco) 22 Contract Specialist, Jennell Christofaro At Jennell.christofaro@va.gov. award Will Be Based Upon A Comparative Evaluation Of Quotes In Accordance With The Simplified Acquisition Procedures Of Far 13. Comparative Evaluation Is The Side By Side Pairwise Comparison Of Quotes Based On Factors Resulting In A Contracting Officer Decision For The Quote Most Favorable To The Government. Decision Factors To Be Considered Are Technical Capability, Past Performance, Cost Schedule. This Contract/purchase Order Will Consist Of An Estimated Base Plus Two Option Year Period Of Performance: 03/01/2025 02/29/2028. the Award Will Be Made To The Quote Most Advantageous To The Government And Best Meets The Requirement Described In The Statement Of Work. responses Should Contain Your Best Terms, Conditions. to Facilitate The Award Process, All Quotes Must Include A Statement Regarding The Terms And Conditions Herein As Follows: "the Terms And Conditions In The Solicitation Are Acceptable To Be Included In The Award Document Without Modification, Deletion, Or Addition." or "the Terms And Conditions In The Solicitation Are Acceptable To Be Included In The Award Document With The Exception, Deletion, Or Addition Of The Following:" quoters Shall List Exception(s) And Rationale For The Exception(s), If Any. all Rfq Questions Shall Be Received Not Later Than December 26, 2024, 1400 Pst At Jennell.christofaro@va.gov Only. Subject Line Shall Include Inquiry To Rfq 36c26225q0252 For Consideration. All Answers To Inquiries Received By Due Date And Time Will Be Addressed Through An Amendment. No Further Inquiries Will Be Addressed After Due Date. submission Of Your Rfq Response Offer Shall Be Received Not Later Than January 6, 2025, 1400 Pst At Jennell.christofaro@va.gov Only. Subject Line Shall Include Response To Rfq 36c26225q0252 For Consideration. late Submissions Shall Be Treated In Accordance With The Solicitation Provision At Far 52.212-1(f). any Questions Or Concerns Regarding This Solicitation Should Be Forwarded In Writing Via E-mail To The Point Of Contact Listed Below. point Of Contact contract Specialist jennell Christofaro jennell.christofaro@va.gov attachment One: Far 52.212-1 Addendum Instructions To Offerors attachment Two: Far 52.212-2 Evaluation attachment Three: Vaar 852.219-73 Notice Of Total Set-aside For Certified Sdvosb attachment Four: Var 852.219-75 Sdvosb Certification (end Of Provision)

Details: This Is A Combined Synopsis/solicitation For Commercial Products And Commercial Services Prepared In Accordance With The Format In Federal Acquisition Regulation (far) Subpart 12.6, Streamlined Procedures For Evaluation And Solicitation For Commercial Products And Commercial Services, As Supplemented With Additional Information Included In This Notice. This Announcement Constitutes The Only Solicitation; Quotes Are Being Requested, And A Written Solicitation Document Will Not Be Issued. this Solicitation Is Issued As An Rfq. The Solicitation Document And Incorporated Provisions And Clauses Are Those In Effect Through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-03, January 03, 2025. this Solicitation Is Set-aside For Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Business (sdvosb) the Associated North American Industrial Classification System (naics) Code For This Procurement Is 332812, With A Small Business Size Standard Of 600 Employees. The Fsc/psc Is J066. the Va Jamaica Plains Healthcare System Sterile Processing Services (sps) Is Seeking To Purchase The Supplies And Services Described Below Brand Name Or Equal. 2 Price/cost Schedule item Information item Number description Of Supplies/services quantity unit unit Price amount 0001 1.00 ea __________________ __________________ nutrace Nux-20 Ng Laser Unit. Computer/laptop With Windows 10 And Supporting Accessories, Fumex Fume/odor Extractor Equipment. Fa1-mnutrace Select & Mark Templates. Different Laser Configurations For Different Instrument Materials Included Gs1 Codes. Safety Glasses To Operate The Laser In Class 4 Mode, Electropolishing Unit With Proprietary Solution Ratero. contract Period: Base pop Begin: 02-11-2025 pop End: 02-10-2026 principal Naics Code: 332812 - Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry And Silverware), And Allied Services To Manufacturers product/service Code: J066 - Maintenance, Repair, And Rebuilding Of Equipment - Instruments And Laboratory Equipment local Stock Number: Nux20 Ng 0002 11.00 ea __________________ __________________ scanner R+ Healthcare Can Read A 2d Data Matrix In < 0.5 Seconds Per Instrument, Irrelevant Of Instrument Contrast, Instrument Material Or Position Of The Code. A Good Geometrical Data Matrix, R+ Will Read It. With A More Powerful Camera And Led Lighting Technology, The R+ Max Can Read 2d Matrix As Small As .010 X.010mm (4mils). Stainless Steel Body contract Period: Base pop Begin: 02-11-2025 pop End: 02-10-2026 principal Naics Code: 332812 - Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry And Silverware), And Allied Services To Manufacturers product/service Code: J066 - Maintenance, Repair, And Rebuilding Of Equipment - Instruments And Laboratory Equipment local Stock Number: Nu Trace R+ Sca 0003 1.00 ea __________________ __________________ laser Etching - Up To 28,000 Instruments At 800 Instruments Per Day Minimum - Udi Applicationsurgical Instruments Will Be Marked With A Unique Device Identifier On Most Instruments Including Stainless Steel, Anodized Aluminum, Titanium, And Plastics contract Period: Base pop Begin: 02-11-2025 pop End: 02-10-2026 principal Naics Code: 332812 - Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry And Silverware), And Allied Services To Manufacturers product/service Code: J066 - Maintenance, Repair, And Rebuilding Of Equipment - Instruments And Laboratory Equipment local Stock Number: Laser Etching 0004 1.00 ea __________________ __________________ lia (laser Institute Of America).two Certification, Up To 32 Hours Of Training On-line And On-site Including: Sample Tray Of Surgical Instruments Will Be Marked With Unique Device Identifier On Most Instruments Including Stainless Steel, Anodized contract Period: Base pop Begin: 02-11-2025 pop End: 02-10-2026 principal Naics Code: 332812 - Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry And Silverware), And Allied Services To Manufacturers product/service Code: J066 - Maintenance, Repair, And Rebuilding Of Equipment - Instruments And Laboratory Equipment local Stock Number: Laser Start Up 0005 1.00 ea __________________ __________________ service Contract For 1 Year - Includes Pm Repairs, Any Mechanical Repairs, On Location Specialists For 3 Days Per Year And Any Shipping Costs/use Of A Loaner contract Period: Base pop Begin: 02-11-2025 pop End: 02-10-2026 principal Naics Code: 332812 - Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry And Silverware), And Allied Services To Manufacturers product/service Code: J066 - Maintenance, Repair, And Rebuilding Of Equipment - Instruments And Laboratory Equipment local Stock Number: Pm grand Total __________________ the Contract Period Of Performance Is 02/11/2025 02/10/2026. place Of Performance/place Of Delivery: address: 150 South Huntington Avenue boston, Ma 02130-4817 country: usa all Quoters Shall Submit The Following: Quote, Authorized Distributor Letter. all Quotes Shall Be Sent To The Contract Specialist: Frederic.revah1@va.gov award Will Be Based Upon A Comparative Evaluation Of Quotes In Accordance With The Simplified Acquisition Procedures Of Far 13. comparative Evaluation Is The Side By Side Pairwise Comparison Of Quotes Based On Factors Resulting In A Contracting Officer Decision For The Quote Which Provides The Most Benefit To The Government. the Following Are The Decision Factors: price technical Review the Award Will Be Made To The Response Most Advantageous To The Government. responses Should Contain Your Best Terms, Conditions. to Facilitate The Award Process, All Quotes Must Include A Statement Regarding The Terms And Conditions Herein As Follows: "the Terms And Conditions In The Solicitation Are Acceptable To Be Included In The Award Document Without Modification, Deletion, Or Addition." or "the Terms And Conditions In The Solicitation Are Acceptable To Be Included In The Award Document With The Exception, Deletion, Or Addition Of The Following:" Quoters Shall List Exception(s) And Rationale For The Exception(s), If Any. submission Of Your Response Shall Be Received Not Later Than 6:00am Est On 01/21/2025 At Frederic.revah1@va.gov late Submissions Shall Be Treated In Accordance With The Solicitation Provision At Far 52.212-1(f). any Questions Or Concerns Regarding This Solicitation Should Be Forwarded In Writing Via E-mail To The Point Of Contact all Quoters Shall Submit The Following: Quote, Authorized Distributor Letter. all Quotes Shall Be Sent To The Contract Specialist: Frederic.revah1@va.gov the Full Text Of Far Provisions Or Clauses May Be Accessed Electronically At Http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html. the Following Solicitation Provisions Apply To This Acquisition: far 52.212-1, Instructions To Offerors Commercial Items far 52.212-3, Offerors Representations And Certifications Commercial Items offerors Must Complete Annual Representations And Certifications Electronically Via The System For Award Management (sam) Website Located At Https://www.sam.gov/portal In Accordance With Far 52.212-3, Offerors Representations And Certifications Commercial Items. If Paragraph (j) Of The Provision Is Applicable, A Written Submission Is Required. This Contract Incorporates One Or More Clauses By Reference, With The Same Force And Effect As If They Were Given In Full Text. Upon Request, The Contracting Officer Will Make Their Full Text Available. Also, The Full Text Of A Clause May Be Accessed Electronically At This/these Address(es): Https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far Https://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/ (end Of Clause) the Following Contract Clauses Apply To This Acquisition: far 52.212-4, Contract Terms And Conditions Commercial Items Nov 2023 (a) The Contractor Shall Comply With The Following Federal Acquisition Regulation (far) Clauses, Which Are Incorporated In This Contract By Reference, To Implement Provisions Of Law Or Executive Orders Applicable To Acquisitions Of Commercial Products And Commercial Services: (1) 52.203-19, Prohibition On Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements Or Statements (jan 2017) (section 743 Of Division E, Title Vii, Of The Consolidated And Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (pub. L. 113-235) And Its Successor Provisions In Subsequent Appropriations Acts (and As Extended In Continuing Resolutions)). (2) 52.204 23, Prohibition On Contracting For Hardware, Software, And Services Developed Or Provided By Kaspersky Lab Covered Entities (dec 2023) (section 1634 Of Pub. L. 115 91). (3) 52.204 25, Prohibition On Contracting For Certain Telecommunications And Video Surveillance Services Or Equipment. (nov 2021) (section 889(a)(1)(a) Of Pub. L. 115 232). (4) 52.209-10, Prohibition On Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations (nov 2015). (5) 52.232 40, Providing Accelerated Payments To Small Business Subcontractors (mar 2023) (31 U.s.c. 3903 And 10 U.s.c. 3801). (6) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (aug 1996) (31 U.s.c. 3553). (7) 52.233-4, Applicable Law For Breach Of Contract Claim (oct 2004) (public Laws 108-77 And 108-78 (19 U.s.c. 3805 Note)). (b) The Contractor Shall Comply With The Far Clauses In This Paragraph (b) That The Contracting Officer Has Indicated As Being Incorporated In This Contract By Reference To Implement Provisions Of Law Or Executive Orders Applicable To Acquisitions Of Commercial Products And Commercial Services: the Following Subparagraphs Of Far 52.212-5 Are Applicable: 52.203 17, 52.204-10, 52.204 14, 52.204 27, 52.204 30, 52.209 6, 52.219 27, 52.219-28, 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222 36, 52.222 37, 52.222-50, 52.222 54, 52.226-8, 52.232-33, 52.222-51, gray Market Items (apr 2020) (a) No Gray Market Or Remanufactured Items Will Be Acceptable. Gray Market Items Are Original Equipment Manufacturers (oem) Goods Sold Through Unauthorized Channels In Direct Competition With Authorized Distributors. This Procurement Is For New Oem Medical Equipment Only For Va Medical Facilities. (b) Vendor Shall Be An Oem, Authorized Dealer, Authorized Distributor, Or Authorized Reseller For The Proposed Equipment/system, Verified By An Authorization Letter Or Other Documents From The Oem. All Software Licensing, Warranty And Service Associated With The Equipment/system Shall Be In Accordance With The Oem Terms And Conditions. (end Of Clause) 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated By Reference (feb 1998) This Contract Incorporates One Or More Clauses By Reference, With The Same Force And Effect As If They Were Given In Full Text. Upon Request, The Contracting Officer Will Make Their Full Text Available. Also, The Full Text Of A Clause May Be Accessed Electronically At This/these Address(es): Https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far Https://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/ (end Of Clause) far Number title date 52.203-17 contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights nov 2023 52.204-13 system For Award Management Maintenance oct 2018 52.204-18 commercial And Government Entity Code Maintenance aug 2020 52.228-5 insurance Work On A Government Installation jan 1997 852.203-70 commercial Advertising may 2018 (end Of Addendum To 52.212-4) 52.212-1 Instructions To Offerors Commercial Products And Commercial Services (sep 2023) (a) North American Industry Classification System (naics) Code And Small Business Size Standard. The Naics Code(s) And Small Business Size Standard(s) For This Acquisition Appear Elsewhere In The Solicitation. However, The Small Business Size Standard For A Concern That Submits An Offer, Other Than On A Construction Or Service Acquisition, But Proposes To Furnish An End Item That It Did Not Itself Manufacture, Process, Or Produce Is 500 Employees, Or 150 Employees For Information Technology Value-added Resellers Under Naics Code 541519, If The Acquisition (1) Is Set Aside For Small Business And Has A Value Above The Simplified Acquisition Threshold; (2) Uses The Hubzone Price Evaluation Preference Regardless Of Dollar Value, Unless The Offeror Waives The Price Evaluation Preference; Or (3) Is An 8(a), Hubzone, Service-disabled Veteran-owned, Economically Disadvantaged Women-owned, Or Women-owned Small Business Set-aside Or Sole-source Award Regardless Of Dollar Value. (b) Submission Of Offers. Submit Signed And Dated Offers To The Office Specified In This Solicitation At Or Before The Exact Time Specified In This Solicitation. Offers May Be Submitted On The Sf 1449, Letterhead Stationery, Or As Otherwise Specified In The Solicitation. As A Minimum, Offers Must Show (1) The Solicitation Number; (2) The Time Specified In The Solicitation For Receipt Of Offers; (3) The Name, Address, And Telephone Number Of The Offeror; (4) A Technical Description Of The Items Being Offered In Sufficient Detail To Evaluate Compliance With The Requirements In The Solicitation. This May Include Product Literature, Or Other Documents, If Necessary; (5) Terms Of Any Express Warranty; (6) Price And Any Discount Terms; (7) "remit To" Address, If Different Than Mailing Address; (8) A Completed Copy Of The Representations And Certifications At Federal Acquisition Regulation (far) 52.212-3 (see Far 52.212-3(b) For Those Representations And Certifications That The Offeror Shall Complete Electronically); (9) Acknowledgment Of Solicitation Amendments; (10) Past Performance Information, When Included As An Evaluation Factor, To Include Recent And Relevant Contracts For The Same Or Similar Items And Other References (including Contract Numbers, Points Of Contact With Telephone Numbers And Other Relevant Information); And (11) If The Offer Is Not Submitted On The Sf 1449, Include A Statement Specifying The Extent Of Agreement With All Terms, Conditions, And Provisions Included In The Solicitation. Offers That Fail To Furnish Required Representations Or Information, Or Reject The Terms And Conditions Of The Solicitation May Be Excluded From Consideration. (c) Period For Acceptance Of Offers. The Offeror Agrees To Hold The Prices In Its Offer Firm For 30 Calendar Days From The Date Specified For Receipt Of Offers, Unless Another Time Period Is Specified In An Addendum To The Solicitation. (d) Product Samples. When Required By The Solicitation, Product Samples Shall Be Submitted At Or Prior To The Time Specified For Receipt Of Offers. Unless Otherwise Specified In This Solicitation, These Samples Shall Be Submitted At No Expense To The Government, And Returned At The Sender's Request And Expense, Unless They Are Destroyed During Preaward Testing. (e) Multiple Offers. Offerors Are Encouraged To Submit Multiple Offers Presenting Alternative Terms And Conditions, Including Alternative Line Items (provided That The Alternative Line Items Are Consistent With Far Subpart 4.10), Or Alternative Commercial Products Or Commercial Services For Satisfying The Requirements Of This Solicitation. Each Offer Submitted Will Be Evaluated Separately. (f) Late Submissions, Modifications, Revisions, And Withdrawals Of Offers. (1) Offerors Are Responsible For Submitting Offers, And Any Modifications, Revisions, Or Withdrawals, So As To Reach The Government Office Designated In The Solicitation By The Time Specified In The Solicitation. If No Time Is Specified In The Solicitation, The Time For Receipt Is 4:30 P.m., Local Time, For The Designated Government Office On The Date That Offers Or Revisions Are Due. (2)(i) Any Offer, Modification, Revision, Or Withdrawal Of An Offer Received At The Government Office Designated In The Solicitation After The Exact Time Specified For Receipt Of Offers Is "late" And Will Not Be Considered Unless It Is Received Before Award Is Made, The Contracting Officer Determines That Accepting The Late Offer Would Not Unduly Delay The Acquisition; And (a) If It Was Transmitted Through An Electronic Commerce Method Authorized By The Solicitation, It Was Received At The Initial Point Of Entry To The Government Infrastructure Not Later Than 5:00 P.m. One Working Day Prior To The Date Specified For Receipt Of Offers; Or (b) There Is Acceptable Evidence To Establish That It Was Received At The Government Installation Designated For Receipt Of Offers And Was Under The Government's Control Prior To The Time Set For Receipt Of Offers; Or (c) If This Solicitation Is A Request For Proposals, It Was The Only Proposal Received. (ii) However, A Late Modification Of An Otherwise Successful Offer, That Makes Its Terms More Favorable To The Government, Will Be Considered At Any Time It Is Received And May Be Accepted. (3) Acceptable Evidence To Establish The Time Of Receipt At The Government Installation Includes The Time/date Stamp Of That Installation On The Offer Wrapper, Other Documentary Evidence Of Receipt Maintained By The Installation, Or Oral Testimony Or Statements Of Government Personnel. (4) If An Emergency Or Unanticipated Event Interrupts Normal Government Processes So That Offers Cannot Be Received At The Government Office Designated For Receipt Of Offers By The Exact Time Specified In The Solicitation, And Urgent Government Requirements Preclude Amendment Of The Solicitation Or Other Notice Of An Extension Of The Closing Date, The Time Specified For Receipt Of Offers Will Be Deemed To Be Extended To The Same Time Of Day Specified In The Solicitation On The First Work Day On Which Normal Government Processes Resume. (5) Offers May Be Withdrawn By Written Notice Received At Any Time Before The Exact Time Set For Receipt Of Offers. Oral Offers In Response To Oral Solicitations May Be Withdrawn Orally. If The Solicitation Authorizes Facsimile Offers, Offers May Be Withdrawn Via Facsimile Received At Any Time Before The Exact Time Set For Receipt Of Offers, Subject To The Conditions Specified In The Solicitation Concerning Facsimile Offers. An Offer May Be Withdrawn In Person By An Offeror Or Its Authorized Representative If, Before The Exact Time Set For Receipt Of Offers, The Identity Of The Person Requesting Withdrawal Is Established And The Person Signs A Receipt For The Offer. (g) Contract Award (not Applicable To Invitation For Bids). The Government Intends To Evaluate Offers And Award A Contract Without Discussions With Offerors. Therefore, The Offeror's Initial Offer Should Contain The Offeror's Best Terms From A Price And Technical Standpoint. However, The Government Reserves The Right To Conduct Discussions If Later Determined By The Contracting Officer To Be Necessary. The Government May Reject Any Or All Offers If Such Action Is In The Public Interest; Accept Other Than The Lowest Offer; And Waive Informalities And Minor Irregularities In Offers Received. (h) Multiple Awards. The Government May Accept Any Item Or Group Of Items Of An Offer, Unless The Offeror Qualifies The Offer By Specific Limitations. Unless Otherwise Provided In The Schedule, Offers May Not Be Submitted For Quantities Less Than Those Specified. The Government Reserves The Right To Make An Award On Any Item For A Quantity Less Than The Quantity Offered, At The Unit Prices Offered, Unless The Offeror Specifies Otherwise In The Offer. (i) Availability Of Requirements Documents Cited In The Solicitation. (1)(i) The Gsa Index Of Federal Specifications, Standards And Commercial Item Descriptions, Fpmr Part 101-29, And Copies Of Specifications, Standards, And Product Descriptions Can Be Downloaded From The Assist Website At Https://assist.dla.mil. (ii) If The General Services Administration, Department Of Agriculture, Or Department Of Veterans Affairs Issued This Solicitation, A Copy Of Specifications, Standards, And Commercial Item Descriptions Cited In This Solicitation May Be Obtained From The Address In Paragraph (i)(1)(i) Of This Provision. (2) Most Unclassified Defense Specifications And Standards May Be Downloaded From The Assist Website At Https://assist.dla.mil. (3) Defense Documents Not Available From The Assist Website May Be Requested From The Defense Standardization Program Office By- (i) Using The Assist Feedback Module (https://assist.dla.mil/feedback); Or (ii) Contacting The Defense Standardization Program Office By Telephone At 571-767-6688 Or Email At Assisthelp@dla.mil. (4) Nongovernment (voluntary) Standards Must Be Obtained From The Organization Responsible For Their Preparation, Publication, Or Maintenance. (j) Unique Entity Identifier. (applies To All Offers That Exceed The Micro-purchase Threshold, And Offers At Or Below The Micro-purchase Threshold If The Solicitation Requires The Contractor To Be Registered In The System For Award Management (sam).) The Offeror Shall Enter, In The Block With Its Name And Address On The Cover Page Of Its Offer, The Annotation Unique Entity Identifier Followed By The Unique Entity Identifier That Identifies The Offeror S Name And Address. The Offeror Also Shall Enter Its Electronic Funds Transfer (eft) Indicator, If Applicable. The Eft Indicator Is A Four-character Suffix To The Unique Entity Identifier. The Suffix Is Assigned At The Discretion Of The Offeror To Establish Additional Sam Records For Identifying Alternative Eft Accounts (see Far Subpart 32.11) For The Same Entity. If The Offeror Does Not Have A Unique Entity Identifier, It Should Contact The Entity Designated At Www.sam.gov For Unique Entity Identifier Establishment Directly To Obtain One. The Offeror Should Indicate That It Is An Offeror For A Government Contract When Contacting The Entity Designated At Www.sam.gov For Establishing The Unique Entity Identifier. (k) [reserved] (l) Debriefing. If A Post-award Debriefing Is Given To Requesting Offerors, The Government Shall Disclose The Following Information, If Applicable: (1) The Agency's Evaluation Of The Significant Weak Or Deficient Factors In The Debriefed Offeror's Offer. (2) The Overall Evaluated Cost Or Price And Technical Rating Of The Successful And The Debriefed Offeror And Past Performance Information On The Debriefed Offeror. (3) The Overall Ranking Of All Offerors, When Any Ranking Was Developed By The Agency During Source Selection. (4) A Summary Of The Rationale For Award; (5) For Acquisitions Of Commercial Products, The Make And Model Of The Product To Be Delivered By The Successful Offeror. (6) Reasonable Responses To Relevant Questions Posed By The Debriefed Offeror As To Whether Source-selection Procedures Set Forth In The Solicitation, Applicable Regulations, And Other Applicable Authorities Were Followed By The Agency. (end Of Provision) addendum To Far 52.212-1 Instructions To Offerors Commercial Products And Commercial Services Provisions That Are Incorporated By Reference (by Citation Number, Title, And Date), Have The Same Force And Effect As If They Were Given In Full Text. Upon Request, The Contracting Officer Will Make Their Full Text Available. submission Of Your Response Shall Be Received Not Later Than 6:00am Est On 01/21/2025 At Frederic.revah1@va.gov@va.gov. late Submissions Shall Be Treated In Accordance With The Solicitation Provision At Far 52.212-1(f). any Questions Or Concerns Regarding This Solicitation Should Be Forwarded In Writing Via E-mail To The Point Of Contact Listed Below.

Details: Page 1 Of 11 page 1 Of 14 page 15 Of 16 page 1 Of page 1 Of description this Is A Combined Synopsis Solicitation (css) For Commercial Services Prepared In Accordance With The Format In Far Subpart 12.6, Streamlined Procedures For Evaluation And Solicitation For Commercial Products And Commercial Services., Using Simplified Acquisition Procedures Found At Far Part 13 And As Supplemented With Additional Information Included In This Notice. This Announcement Constitutes The Only Solicitation; Quotes Are Being Requested And A Written Solicitation Will Not Be Issued. this Solicitation Number 36c24425q0237 Is Being Issued As A Request For Quote (rfq). The Government Anticipates Awarding One, Five-year, Firm-fixed-price Indefinite Delivery - Indefinite Quantity (idiq) Contract Resulting From This Solicitation. This Solicitation Document And Incorporated Provisions And Clauses Are Those In Effect Through Federal Acquisition Circular (fac) 2024-07 (effective Date 08/29/2024) And Can Be Found At: Far | Acquisition.gov . the Associated North American Industrial Classification System (naics) Code For This Procurement Is 238220 With A Small Business Size Standard Of $19.0 Million And The Product/service Code Is: J045 this Solicitation Is Unrestricted. â  this Solicitation Requires Registration With The System For Award Management (sam) Prior To Award, Pursuant To Applicable Regulations And Guidelines. Registration Information Is At: Http://www.sam.gov . Confirmation Of Sam Registration Will Be Validated Prior To Awarding A Contract.â  â  the Veterans Integrated Service Network 04 (visn4), Has A New Requirement For Guage Calibration Services At The Lebanon Va Medical Center As Listed In The Statement Of Work (sow), Attachment A.â â  â  the Contractor Shall Provide All Necessary Requirements Cited In The Sow. All Work Is To Be Performed In Accordance With Applicable Federal, State, And Local Regulations Or Ordinances. all Interested Offerors Shall Provide A Quotation For The Following: Pricing Schedule, Attachment C. place Of Performance: Lebanon Vamc. visn-04 Intends To Award One Five-year Idiq Contract With Orders Anticipated To Begin Approximately: 1/19/2025-1/18/2030. a Complete Description Of The Services To Be Acquired, And/or Applicable Government Need(s) Are As Follows: See Attachment A: Performance Work Statement. contracting Office Address: department Of Veterans Affairs regional Procurement Office East network Contracting Office 4 (nco 4) va Pittsburgh Medical Center 1010 Delafield Rd., Pittsburgh, Pa 15215 contract Specialist: Andrew Chmielewski 52.212-4, Contract Terms And Conditions - Commercial Products And Commercial Services (nov 2023) 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated By Reference (feb 1998) this Contract Incorporates One Or More Clauses By Reference, With The Same Force And Effect As If They Were Given In Full Text. Upon Request, The Contracting Officer Will Make Their Full Text Available. Also, The Full Text Of A Clause May Be Accessed Electronically At This/these Address(es): http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html Http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/ (end Of Clause) far Number title date 52.203-17 contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights And Requirement To Inform Employees Of Whistleblower Rights nov 2023 52.204-9 52.204-13 personal Identity Verification Of Contractor Personnel system For Award Management Maintenance jan 2011 oct 2018 52.204-18 commercial And Government Entity Code Maintenance aug 2020 52.232-40 providing Accelerated Payments To Small Business Subcontractors mar 2023 52.216-18 Ordering (aug 2020) (a) Any Supplies And Services To Be Furnished Under This Contract Shall Be Ordered By Issuance Of Delivery Orders Or Task Orders By The Individuals Or Activities Designated In The Schedule. Such Orders May Be Issued From 1/19/2025-1/18/2030. (b) All Delivery Orders Or Task Orders Are Subject To The Terms And Conditions Of This Contract. In The Event Of Conflict Between A Delivery Order Or Task Order And This Contract, The Contract Shall Control. (c) A Delivery Order Or Task Order Is Considered "issued" When (1) If Sent By Mail (includes Transmittal By U.s. Mail Or Private Delivery Service), The Government Deposits The Order In The Mail; (2) If Sent By Fax, The Government Transmits The Order To The Contractor S Fax Number; Or (3) If Sent Electronically, The Government Either (i) Posts A Copy Of The Delivery Order Or Task Order To A Government Document Access System, And Notice Is Sent To The Contractor; Or (ii) Distributes The Delivery Order Or Task Order Via Email To The Contractor S Email Address. (d) Orders May Be Issued By Methods Other Than Those Enumerated In This Clause Only If Authorized In The Contract. (end Of Clause) 52.216-19 Order Limitations (oct 1995) (a) Minimum Order. When The Government Requires Supplies Or Services Covered By This Contract In An Amount Of Less Than $200.00, The Government Is Not Obligated To Purchase, Nor Is The Contractor Obligated To Furnish, Those Supplies Or Services Under The Contract. (b) Maximum Order. The Contractor Is Not Obligated To Honor (1) Any Order For A Single Item In Excess Of $200.00; (2) Any Order For A Combination Of Items In Excess Of $50,000.00; Or (3) A Series Of Orders From The Same Ordering Office Within 30 Days That Together Call For Quantities Exceeding The Limitation In Paragraph (b)(1) Or (2) Of This Section. (c) If This Is A Requirements Contract (i.e., Includes The Requirements Clause At Subsection 52.216-21 Of The Federal Acquisition Regulation (far)), The Government Is Not Required To Order A Part Of Any One Requirement From The Contractor If That Requirement Exceeds The Maximum-order Limitations In Paragraph (b) Of This Section. (d) Notwithstanding Paragraphs (b) And (c) Of This Section, The Contractor Shall Honor Any Order Exceeding The Maximum Order Limitations In Paragraph (b), Unless That Order (or Orders) Is Returned To The Ordering Office Within 1 Days After Issuance, With Written Notice Stating The Contractor's Intent Not To Ship The Item (or Items) Called For And The Reasons. Upon Receiving This Notice, The Government May Acquire The Supplies Or Services From Another Source. (end Of Clause) 52.216-22 Indefinite Quantity (oct 1995) this Is An Indefinite-quantity Contract For The Supplies Or Services Specified, And Effective For The Period Stated, In The Schedule. The Quantities Of Supplies And Services Specified In The Schedule Are Estimates Only And Are Not Purchased By This Contract. (b) Delivery Or Performance Shall Be Made Only As Authorized By Orders Issued In Accordance With The Ordering Clause. The Contractor Shall Furnish To The Government, When And If Ordered, The Supplies Or Services Specified In The Schedule Up To And Including The Quantity Designated In The Schedule As The "maximum." The Government Shall Order At Least The Quantity Of Supplies Or Services Designated In The Schedule As The "minimum." (c) Except For Any Limitations On Quantities In The Order Limitations Clause Or In The Schedule, There Is No Limit On The Number Of Orders That May Be Issued. The Government May Issue Orders Requiring Delivery To Multiple Destinations Or Performance At Multiple Locations. (d) Any Order Issued During The Effective Period Of This Contract And Not Completed Within That Period Shall Be Completed By The Contractor Within The Time Specified In The Order. The Contract Shall Govern The Contractor's And Government's Rights And Obligations With Respect To That Order To The Same Extent As If The Order Were Completed During The Contract's Effective Period; Provided, That The Contractor Shall Not Be Required To Make Any Deliveries Under This Contract After 12/18/2030. (end Of Clause) far 52.237-2 Protection Of Government Buildings, Equipment, And Vegetationâ (apr 1984) the Contractorâ shallâ use Reasonable Care To Avoid Damaging Existing Buildings, Equipment, And Vegetation On The Government Installation. If The Contractor S Failure To Use Reasonable Care Causes Damage To Any Of This Property, The Contractorâ shallâ replace Or Repair The Damage At No Expense To The Government As Theâ contracting Officerâ directs. If The Contractor Fails Or Refuses To Make Such Repair Or Replacement, The Contractorâ shallâ be Liable For The Cost, Whichâ mayâ be Deducted From The Contract Price. (end Of Clause) vaar 852.203-70 Commercial Advertising (may 2018) vaar 852.232-72 Electronic Submission Of Payment Requests (nov 2018) vaar 852.242-71 Administrative Contracting Officer (oct 2020) far 52.212-5, Contract Terms And Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders-commercial Products And Commercial Services (may 2024). the Following Subparagraphs Are Applicable: Subparagraph (b)(5), (b)(9), (b)(11), (b)(12), (b)(16), (b)(31), (b)(32), (b)(33), (b)(34), (b)(35), (b)(36), (b)(37), (b)(39), (b)(46), (b)(51), (b)(55), (b)(56), (b)(59). Subparagraph (c)(1), (c)(2) Class 25190/ Monetary Wage-fringe Benefits $34.69, (c)(7), (c)(8). the Following Solicitation Provisions Apply To This Acquisition And May Be Incorporated By Reference: 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated By Reference (feb 1998) this Solicitation Incorporates One Or More Solicitation Provisions By Reference, With The Same Force And Effect As If They Were Given In Full Text. Upon Request, The Contracting Officer Will Make Their Full Text Available. The Offeror Is Cautioned That The Listed Provisions May Include Blocks That Must Be Completed By The Offeror And Submitted With Its Quotation Or Offer. In Lieu Of Submitting The Full Text Of Those Provisions, The Offeror May Identify The Provision By Paragraph Identifier And Provide The Appropriate Information With Its Quotation Or Offer. Also, The Full Text Of A Solicitation Provision May Be Accessed Electronically At This/these Address(es): http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/ (end Of Provision) far Number title date 52.204-7 system For Award Management oct 2018 52.204-16 commercial And Government Entity Code Reporting aug 2020 52.229-11 tax On Certain Foreign Procurements Notice And Representation jun 2020 852.233-70 852.239-75 protest Content/alternative Dispute Resolution information And Communication Technology Accessibility Notice oct 2018 feb 2023 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications And Video Surveillance (nov 2021) 52.216-1 Type Of Contract (apr 1984) the Government Contemplates Award Of A Firm-fixed-price, Idiq Contract Resulting From This Solicitation. 52.233-2 Service Of Protest (sep 2006) notify The Following: Nicholas Guzenski Through Va Email: Nicholas.guzenski@va.gov 852.233 70, Protest Content/alternative Dispute Resolution (oct 2018) (end Of Clause) addendum To Far 52.212-1 Instructions To Offerors-commercial Products And Commercial Services: any Questions Or Concerns Regarding This Solicitation Should Be Forwarded In Writing Via E-mail To The Point Of Contact Listed Below. quotes In Response To This Rfq Are Due On 2:00 Pm (est), Tuesday, January 14, 2025. Quotes Shall Be Submitted In Writing And Sent Via Email To Contracting Specialist: Andrew Chmielewski; Andrew.chmielewski@va.gov. Please Insert Solicitation Number 36c24425q0237 Lebanon Guage Calibration Services In The Subject Line Of Your Email. All Submissions Shall Be 5mb Or Less. If The Email Is More Than 5mb, Submit Multiple Emails Labeling Them 1 Of Xx, 2 Of Xx, Etc. Late Submissions Shall Be Treated In Accordance With The Solicitation Provision At Far 52.212-1(f). any Questions Or Concerns Regarding This Solicitation Shall Be Forwarded In Writing Via Email To The Contracting Specialist By 2:00 Pm Est, Thursday January 9, 2025. Questions Will Not Be Accepted After This Date. Responses To The Offeror S Question(s) Will Be Posted Via An Amendment On Sam.gov / Contract Opportunities Via: Http://www.sam.gov failure To Follow All Instructions May Result In Offeror(s)s Being Determined As Non-responsive And Be Removed From This Competition. All Proposals Shall Be Valid 60 Days From The Quote Response Date. offeror(s)s Are Cautioned To Be Responsive To All Requirements In The Sow And To Provide Sufficient Information To Allow For Evaluation Of The Quotes. offeror S Are Required To Submit The Following: attachment C: Price Schedule: Please Complete Price Information In The Last Two Columns Of Attachment C And Return With Your Quote. to Facilitate The Award Process, All Quotes Shall Include A Statement Regarding The Terms And Conditions Herein As Follows: "the Terms And Conditions In The Solicitation Are Acceptable To Be Included In The Award Document Without Modification, Deletion, Or Addition." or "the Terms And Conditions In The Solicitation Are Acceptable To Be Included In The Award Document With The Exception, Deletion, Or Addition Of The Following:" and A Statement To Acknowledge Amendments, If Applicable. cover Letter. Offeror(s)s Shall Submit A Cover Letter Identifying Their Company Name, Contact Information, Cage Code, Sam Unique Entity Id (uei) Number Of The Prime And Any Teaming Partner/subcontractor. offeror(s)s Shall Include A Completed Copy Of The Provision 52.212-3 With Their Quote If The Offeror(s) Has Not Completed It Electronically In The System For Award Management (sam), Accessed Via: Http://www.sam.gov offeror(s)s Shall Submit A Technical Capability Which Shall Address The Following At A Minimum: staffing/contractor Personnel: Explain Ability To Supply Adequate Staff To Perform Gauge Calibration In Accordance With The Sow. qualifications: Explain Contractor S Ability To Meet Industry Standards In Accordance With The Sow With Regards To Gauge Calibration. the Evaluator Shall Submit Past Performance Questionnaire (attachment B) With Their Quote. Offeror(s)s Shall Provide Up To Three (3) References, Preferably Of Government Work, Performed In The Last Three (3) Years. Past Performance Information Shall Be Recent (performance Within The Last Three Years) And Relevant To This Scope Of Work. All Past Performance References Shall Be Completed By The Evaluator And Include Name Of Client, Customer Point Of Contact, Customer Telephone Number, Contract Number, Award Amount, Project/service Location, And Other Information Relevant To This Quote. the Apparent Awardees Past Performance Will Be Evaluated As Part Of The Contractor Responsibility Determination To Ensure The Presence Of An Acceptable Performance Record In Accordance With Far 9.104-1. The Government Reserves The Right To Seek Past Performance Information From Any Sources Not Included In Your Past Performance And Available To The Government To Include, But Not Limited To, Cpars Or Other Databases; Interviews With Program Managers, Customers, And Contracting Officers; And References Provided By The Contractor. the Contractor Must Include A Signed Copy Of Vaar 852.219-75 Va Notice Of Limitations On Subcontracting Certificate Of Compliance For Services And Construction. This Shall Be Submitted With The Solicitation Attachments. addendum To 52.212-2 Evaluation Commercial Products And Commercial Services the Government Will Perform An Evaluation Using A Comparative Evaluation Of Each Quote. The Government Will Compare Quotes To One Another In Order To Select The Quote That Best Benefits The Government. Comparative Evaluation Will Be Conducted In Accordance With Far 13.106-2(b)(3). The Following Factors Shall Be Used To Evaluate Offeror(s)s: 1. Price 2. Technical Capability (b) A Written Notice Of Award Or Acceptance Of A Quote, Mailed Or Otherwise Furnished To The Successful Offeror(s) Within The Time For Acceptance Specified In The Quote, Shall Result In A Binding Contract Without Further Action By Either Party. Before The Offer's Specified Expiration Time, The Government May Accept A Quote, Whether Or Not There Are Negotiations After Its Receipt, Unless A Written Notice Of Withdrawal Is Received Before Award. the Contracting Officer Will Award One, Firm Fixed Price Contract Resulting From This Rfq To The Responsible Offeror(s) Whose Quote Conforming To The Rfq Is Most Advantageous To The Government. price The Government Reserves The Right To Award To An Offeror With Other Than The Lowest Price. The Award Will Be Made To The Offeror Whose Quote Represents The Best Overall Value To The Government. technical The Offeror Clearly Demonstrates In Its Response A Clear Understanding Of All The Government S Requirements And Effective Approach For The Completion Of Service In Accordance With The Sow. past Performance Offerors Must Have A Record Of Satisfactory Or Neutral Past Performance. If No Record Of Past Performance Is Found, The Offeror Will Receive A Rating Of Neutral. The Government Will Utilize But Is Not Limited To Internal Documentation Including Federal Awardee Performance And Information System (fapiis) For Determining The Past Performance Of Offerors. records Management Language For Contracts when Federal Agencies Acquire Goods Or Services, They Need To Determine What Federal Records Management Requirements Should Be Included In The Contract. Federal Contractors Often Create, Send, Or Receive Federal Records. Federal Contracts Should Provide Clear Legal Obligations Describing How The Contract Employees Must Handle Federal Records. agency Records Officers, Procurement Counsel, And Acquisitions Officers Must Discuss How To Integrate Records Management Obligations Into Their Existing Procurement Processes. Nara Has Developed The Following Language To Be Included As An Agency-specific Term And Condition In Federal Contracts For A Variety Of Services And Products. The Majority Of Contracts Should Include Language On Records Management Obligations, But Each Contract Should Be Evaluated Individually. For Example, The Data-rights Paragraph (paragraph 10 Below) May Not Be Appropriate For All Contracts. Instead, Agencies May Be Better Served By One Of The Established Data-rights Clauses In The Federal Acquisition Regulations. this Language Should Not Replace Specific Records Management Requirements Included Within Federal Information System Contracts. records Management Obligations a. Applicability this Clause Applies To All Contractors Whose Employees Create, Work With, Or Otherwise Handle Federal Records, As Defined In Section B, Regardless Of The Medium In Which The Record Exists. b. Definitions Federal Record As Defined In 44 U.s.c. § 3301, Includes All Recorded Information, Regardless Of Form Or Characteristics, Made Or Received By A Federal Agency Under Federal Law Or In Connection With The Transaction Of Public Business And Preserved Or Appropriate For Preservation By That Agency Or Its Legitimate Successor As Evidence Of The Organization, Functions, Policies, Decisions, Procedures, Operations, Or Other Activities Of The United States Government Or Because Of The Informational Value Of Data In Them. the Term Federal Record: 1. Includes [agency] Records. 2. Does Not Include Personal Materials. 3. Applies To Records Created, Received, Or Maintained By Contractors Pursuant To Their [agency] Contract. 4. May Include Deliverables And Documentation Associated With Deliverables. c. Requirements 1. Contractor Shall Comply With All Applicable Records Management Laws And Regulations, As Well As National Archives And Records Administration (nara) Records Policies, Including But Not Limited To The Federal Records Act (44 U.s.c. Chs. 21, 29, 31, 33), Nara Regulations At 36 Cfr Chapter Xii Subchapter B, And Those Policies Associated With The Safeguarding Of Records Covered By The Privacy Act Of 1974 (5 U.s.c. 552a). These Policies Include The Preservation Of All Records, Regardless Of Form Or Characteristics, Mode Of Transmission, Or State Of Completion. 2. In Accordance With 36 Cfr 1222.32, All Data Created For Government Use And Delivered To, Or Falling Under The Legal Control Of, The Government Are Federal Records Subject To The Provisions Of 44 U.s.c. Chapters 21, 29, 31, And 33, The Freedom Of Information Act (foia) (5 U.s.c. 552), As Amended, And The Privacy Act Of 1974 (5 U.s.c. 552a), As Amended And Must Be Managed And Scheduled For Disposition Only As Permitted By Statute Or Regulation. 3. In Accordance With 36 Cfr 1222.32, Contractor Shall Maintain All Records Created For Government Use Or Created In The Course Of Performing The Contract And/or Delivered To, Or Under The Legal Control Of The Government And Must Be Managed In Accordance With Federal Law. Electronic Records And Associated Metadata Must Be Accompanied By Sufficient Technical Documentation To Permit Understanding And Use Of The Records And Data. 4. [agency] And Its Contractors Are Responsible For Preventing The Alienation Or Unauthorized Destruction Of Records, Including All Forms Of Mutilation. Records May Not Be Removed From The Legal Custody Of [agency] Or Destroyed Except For In Accordance With The Provisions Of The Agency Records Schedules And With The Written Concurrence Of The Head Of The Contracting Activity. Willful And Unlawful Destruction, Damage Or Alienation Of Federal Records Is Subject To The Fines And Penalties Imposed By 18 U.s.c. 2701. In The Event Of Any Unlawful Or Accidental Removal, Defacing, Alteration, Or Destruction Of Records, Contractor Must Report To [agency]. The Agency Must Report Promptly To Nara In Accordance With 36 Cfr 1230. 5. The Contractor Shall Immediately Notify The Appropriate Contracting Officer Upon Discovery Of Any Inadvertent Or Unauthorized Disclosures Of Information, Data, Documentary Materials, Records Or Equipment. Disclosure Of Non-public Information Is Limited To Authorized Personnel With A Need-to-know As Described In The [contract Vehicle]. The Contractor Shall Ensure That The Appropriate Personnel, Administrative, Technical, And Physical Safeguards Are Established To Ensure The Security And Confidentiality Of This Information, Data, Documentary Material, Records And/or Equipment Is Properly Protected. The Contractor Shall Not Remove Material From Government Facilities Or Systems, Or Facilities Or Systems Operated Or Maintained On The Government S Behalf, Without The Express Written Permission Of The Head Of The Contracting Activity. When Information, Data, Documentary Material, Records And/or Equipment Is No Longer Required, It Shall Be Returned To [agency] Control Or The Contractor Must Hold It Until Otherwise Directed. Items Returned To The Government Shall Be Hand Carried, Mailed, Emailed, Or Securely Electronically Transmitted To The Contracting Officer Or Address Prescribed In The [contract Vehicle]. Destruction Of Records Is Expressly Prohibited Unless In Accordance With Paragraph (4). 6. The Contractor Is Required To Obtain The Contracting Officer's Approval Prior To Engaging In Any Contractual Relationship (sub-contractor) In Support Of This Contract Requiring The Disclosure Of Information, Documentary Material And/or Records Generated Under, Or Relating To, Contracts. The Contractor (and Any Sub-contractor) Is Required To Abide By Government And [agency] Guidance For Protecting Sensitive, Proprietary Information, Classified, And Controlled Unclassified Information. 7. The Contractor Shall Only Use Government It Equipment For Purposes Specifically Tied To Or Authorized By The Contract And In Accordance With [agency] Policy. 8. The Contractor Shall Not Create Or Maintain Any Records Containing Any Non-public [agency] Information That Are Not Specifically Tied To Or Authorized By The Contract. 9. The Contractor Shall Not Retain, Use, Sell, Or Disseminate Copies Of Any Deliverable That Contains Information Covered By The Privacy Act Of 1974 Or That Which Is Generally Protected From Public Disclosure By An Exemption To The Freedom Of Information Act. 10. The [agency] Owns The Rights To All Data And Records Produced As Part Of This Contract. All Deliverables Under The Contract Are The Property Of The U.s. Government For Which [agency] Shall Have Unlimited Rights To Use, Dispose Of, Or Disclose Such Data Contained Therein As It Determines To Be In The Public Interest. Any Contractor Rights In The Data Or Deliverables Must Be Identified As Required By Far 52.227-11 Through Far 52.227-20. 11. Training. All Contractor Employees Assigned To This Contract Who Create, Work With, Or Otherwise Handle Records Are Required To Take [agency]-provided Records Management Training. The Contractor Is Responsible For Confirming Training Has Been Completed According To Agency Policies, Including Initial Training And Any Annual Or Refresher Training. â  section D - Contract Documents, Exhibits, Or Attachmentsâ  â  see Attached Document: Attachment A Statement Of Work see Attached Document: Attachment B Past Performance Questionnaire see Attached Document: Attachment C Price Scheduleâ â  see Attached Document: Attachment D Wage Determination point Of Contact combined Synopsis/solicitation Notice combined Synopsis/solicitation Notice page 3 Of 3 combined Synopsis/solicitation Notice *= Required Field combined Synopsis/solicitation Notice page 1 Of 3 andrew Chmielewski department Of Veterans Affairs regional Procurement Office East network Contracting Office 4 (nco 4) 1010 Delafield Rd., Pittsburgh, Pa 15215 andrew.chmielewski@va.gov end Of Document

Details: This Is A Combined Synopsis/solicitation For Commercial Products Prepared In Accordance With The Format In Federal Acquisition Regulation (far) Subpart 12.6, Streamlined Procedures For Evaluation And Solicitation For Commercial Products, As Supplemented With Additional Information Included In This Notice. This Announcement Constitutes The Only Solicitation; Quotes Are Being Requested, And A Written Solicitation Document Will Not Be Issued. this Is A Brand Name Or Equal To Request For Quote (rfq), And The Solicitation Number Is 36c26025q0188. The Government Anticipates Awarding A Firm-fixed Price Supply Order From This Solicitation. this Is A Solicitation For Centrella Beds With Accessories. The Solicitation Document And Incorporated Provisions And Clauses Are Those In Effect Through Federal Acquisition Circular (fac) 2025-02 Effective January 03, 2025. this Solicitation Is 100% Set-aside For Small Business. The Associated North American Industrial Classification System (naics) Code For This Procurement Is 339113, With A Small Business Size Standard Of 800 Employees, And The Psc Is 6530. all Interested Companies Shall Provide Quotations That Are Brand Name Or Equal To Hillrom Centrella For The Following: equipment Needed: items: Brand Name Or Equal To Hillrom Centrella item # description/part Number* qty Price Extended Amount 1 centrella Bed With Pro Surface cnt 255 3 2 centrella Smart+ Bed With Max Air Surface And Blower cnt 355 8 3 bed Base cnt Base 11 4 nurse Call In Siderail 11 5 accessory Outlet 11 6 patient Helper Bracket 11 7 osi Patient Helper Sleeve 11 8 pro Surface For 36 Inch Frame 3 9 safeview With Illumiguide 3 10 second Lcd Touchscreen 3 â  Subtotal (products) â  salient Characteristics max Air Feature Must Have Powered Air Mattress That Operates Continuously To Decrease Localized Heat And Moisture Buildup. Allows For Continuous Full-body Pressure Redistribution For Patients 70 To 500 Pounds, Automatically Adjusts The Air System To Accommodate Changes Weight Distribution. ability To Override And Increase Firmness For Patient Transfers Or Adjust Patient Position. ability To Adjust For Patient Comfort, With 2 Zones, Which Can Be Adjusted Separately. gci Touchscreen Must Be Located On The Outside Of The Head Rails For Quick Caregiver Access To Patient And Bed Status As Well As Other Bed Controls. Approximate Size 4x5 Inches must Include Bed Exit Silence Alarm Exit Alarm Settings To Include Silence, Auto Reset, And Visual And Audible Safety Prompts. brake Not Set Alarm Must Have Option For Spoken Verbal Safety Alert To Caution Caregiver And Patient In A Non-alarming Manner. one Button Chair One Button Control To Convert A Flatbed Into A Cardiac Chair. must Include Battery Backup - 12 Volt, 7 Mil Amp Hour Batteries X 2 digital Angle Indicator Digital Angle Indicator Gives The Specific Reading Of The Angle Of Bed If Trendelenburg Or Reverse Trendelenburg Positioning Is Needed. Must Reach 18 Degrees. must Have Built In Line And Cord Management - Cutouts For Electrical Cord Or Monitor Cable Management For Use During Transporting. Must Be Located Within The Head And Footboards Or Alternative Built-in To The Bed, Not Hanging. must Have 4 Iv Pole Sockets - Sized For Standard Hospital Iv Poles. 2-4 Bag Capacity. must Include Integrated Restraint Holders - Sized For Standard Belt Restraints. must Have Lockout Controls Ability To Lock Controls. must Have Drainage Bag Holder Ability To Hold Up To 20 Pounds. must Have Smart Bed Ready (sidecom Req) - Up To 32 Patients Safety And Bed Matrices To Be Transmitted To Caregiver Devices (such As Smart Phones, Vocera, Etc) And/or Vista Or Cerner Emr must Have Wi-fi Module must Have Enhanced 3-mode Bed Exit - Includes Silence, Auto Reset And Visual And Audible Safety Prompts. must Have Motion Activated Nightlight must Include Stand Assist - Height Adjust Buttons To Aid In Safely Lifting The Patient Onto Their Feet advanced Slideguardâ® Feature - Reduces Patient Migration In Bed When The Head Of The Bed Is Raised must Include Foley Position Limit - Monitors And Alerts If A Foley Bag Is Touching The Floor patient Hob Angle Display - Digital Head Of Bed Angle Indicator Gives The Specific Reading Of The Angle Of The Head trend/rev Trendelenburg Ranges From 0-18 Degrees. 18 Degrees Required. dampened Emergency Cpr - Ability To Quickly And Safely Lower The Head Section To A Flat Position In Case Of A Code. Ability To Access From Both Sides Of The Bed. must Have Patient Storage In Siderail - Sized To Hold Items Such As Smart Phone, Reading Glasses, Books/magazines. must Have Integrated Urinal Holders Ability To Hold Any Sized Urine Collection Bottle That Is Filled. flexafoot Powered Bed Extend Must Have Powered Bed Length Extension. must Have Steer Caster Font Left Caster Can Be Locked For Steering 36 Inch Frame Width Required in-bed Scale Must Have Ability To Weight Up To 500 Pounds usb Charger Required 2nd Lcd Touchscreen Required patient Pendant - Moveable Bed Control That Allows The Patient Easy Access To Adjust The Bed S Head And Foot Sections. Approx. Size Is 3 X 5 . removable Iv Pole must Have Verbal Alerts Verbal Safety Alerts Such As Brake Not Set, Your Care Team Has Been Called, Please Don T Get Up, Etc. Able To Set 6 Different Languages. additional Information Sought: warranty Please Describe The Offered Warranty. place Of Manufacture Please Provide The Place Of Manufacture. 52.211-6â brand Name Or Equal. as Prescribed Inâ 11.107(a), Insert The Following Provision: brand Name Or Equalâ (aug 1999) (a)â if An Item In Thisâ solicitationâ is Identified As "brand Name Or Equal," The Purchase Description Reflects The Characteristics And Level Of Quality That Will Satisfy The Government S Needs. The Salient Physical, Functional, Or Performance Characteristics That "equal"â productsâ mustâ meet Are Specified In Theâ solicitation. (b)â to Be Considered For Award,â offersâ of "equal"â products, Including "equal"â productsâ of The Brand Name Manufacturer,â must- (1)â meet The Salient Physical, Functional, Or Performance Characteristic Specified In Thisâ solicitation; (2)â clearly Identify The Item By- (i)â brand Name, If Any; And (ii)â make Or Model Number; (3)â includeâ descriptive Literatureâ such As Illustrations, Drawings, Or A Clear Reference To Previously Furnished Descriptive Data Or Information Available To Theâ contracting Officer; And (4)â clearly Describe Any Modifications Theâ offerorâ plans To Make In A Product To Make It Conform To Theâ solicitationâ requirements. Mark Any Descriptive Material To Clearly Show The Modifications. (c)â theâ contracting Officerâ will Evaluate "equal"â productsâ on The Basis Of Information Furnished By Theâ offerorâ or Identified In Theâ offerâ and Reasonably Available To Theâ contracting Officer. Theâ contracting Officerâ is Not Responsible For Locating Or Obtaining Any Information Not Identified In Theâ offer. (d)â unless Theâ offerorâ clearly Indicates In Itsâ offerâ that The Product Being Offered Is An "equal" Product, Theâ offerorâ shallâ provide The Brand Name Product Referenced In Theâ solicitation. (end Of Provision) delivery Fob Destination Is Preferred, 30 Days After Receipt Of Order. All Deliveries Will Be Coordinated With The Portland Va Medical Center Point Of Contact. place Of Delivery: department Of Veterans Affairs portland Va Medical Center community Living Center 1601 E 4th Plain Blvd vancouver, Wa 98661 the Full Text Of Far Provisions Or Clauses May Be Accessed Electronically At Http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/index.asp the Following Solicitation Provisions Apply To This Acquisition: far 52.212-1, Instructions To Offerors Commercial Products addendum To Far 52.212-1 Instructions To Offerors Commercial 52.204-7 system For Award Management (oct 2018) 52.204-16 commercial And Government Entity Code Reporting (aug 2020) 52.204-20 predecessor Of Offeror (aug 2020) 52.204-24 representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications And Video Surveillance Services Or Equipment (nov 2021) 52.211-6 brand Name Or Equal (aug 1999) 52.212-3 offeror Representations And Certifications-commercial Products And Commercial Services (may 2024) 52.222-50 combatting Trafficking In Persons (nov 2021) 52.225-3 buy American-free Trade Agreements-israeli Trade Act (nov 2023) 52.225-18 place Of Manufacture (aug 2018) 52.252-1 provisions Incorporated By Reference (feb 1998) vaar Provisions: 852.239-75 information And Communication Technology Accessibility Notice (feb 2023) (a) Gray Market Items Are Original Equipment Manufacturers (oem) Goods Sold Through Unauthorized Channels In Direct Competition With Authorized Distributors. This Procurement Is For New Oem Medical Supplies, Medical Equipment And/or Services Contracts For Maintenance Of Medical Equipment (i.e., Replacement Parts) For Va Medical Centers. No Remanufactures Or Gray Market Items Will Be Acceptable. (b) Offeror Shall Be An Oem, Authorized Dealer, Authorized Distributor Or Authorized Reseller For The Proposed Medical Supplies, Medical Equipment And/or Services Contracts For Maintenance Of Medical Equipment (i.e., Replacement Parts), Verified By An Authorization Letter Or Other Documents From The Oem, Such That The Oem S Warranty And Service Are Provided And Maintained By The Oem. All Software Licensing, Warranty And Service Associated With The Medical Supplies, Medical Equipment And/or Services Contracts For Maintenance Of Medical Equipment Shall Be In Accordance With The Oem Terms And Conditions. (c) The Delivery Of Gray Market Items To The Va In The Fulfillment Of An Order/award Constitutes A Breach Of Contract. Accordingly, The Va Reserves The Right Enforce Any Of Its Contractual Remedies. This Includes Termination Of The Contract Or, Solely At The Va S Election, Allowing The Vendor To Replace, At No Cost To The Government, Any Remanufactured Or Gray Market Item(s) Delivered To A Va Medical Facility Upon Discovery Of Such Items. (d) Any Award Made As A Result Of This Solicitation Will Be Made On An All Or Nothing Basis. (e) Offerors Are Warned Against Contacting Any Va Personnel Other Than The Contracting Officer And Contract Specialist Prior To Placement Of Any Award Made Resulting From This Rfq. If Such Contact Occurs And Found To Be Prejudicial To Competing Contractors, The Offeror Making Such Contact May Be Excluded From Award Considerations. (f) All Proprietary Information Shall Be Clearly And Properly Marked. If The Offeror Submits Annexes, Documentation, Attachments, Or The Like, Not Specifically Required By This Solicitation, Such Will Count Against The Offeror S Page Limitations Unless Otherwise Indicated In The Specific Volume Instructions Below. (g) All Information Shall Be Confined To The Appropriate File. The Offeror Shall Confine Submissions To Essential Matters, Sufficient To Define The Quote And Provide An Adequate Basis For Evaluation. Offerors Are Responsible For Including Sufficient Details, In A Concise Manner, To Permit A Complete And Accurate Evaluation Of Each Quote. (end Of Addendum To 52.212-1) far 52.212-2, Evaluation-commercial Items : The Government May Award A Contract Resulting From This Solicitation To The Responsible Offeror Whose Offer Conforming To The Solicitation Will Be Most Advantageous To The Government, Price And Other Factors Considered. In Accordance With Far 9.104-2, The Special Standards Of Responsibility Described Below Apply To This Procurement. Offerors Who Fail To Meet Any Special Standards Of Responsibility Will Not Be Eligible To Receive Contract Award. The Following Factors Shall Be Used To Evaluate Offers: special Standards Of Responsibility: (per Far 9.104-2) The Following Special Standards Of Responsibility Apply To This Procurement: sp1: Offeror Must Be A Manufacturer Authorized Provider For The Items Provided. A Letter From The Manufacturer Stating Such Must Be Included With Any Response To This Solicitation. price (a) A Written Notice Of Award Or Acceptance Of An Offer, Mailed Or Otherwise Furnished To The Successful Offeror Within The Time For Acceptance Specified In The Offer, Shall Result In A Binding Contract Without Further Action By Either Party. Before The Offeror's Specified Expiration Time, The Government May Accept An Offer (or Part Of An Offer), Whether Or Not There Are Negotiations After Its Receipt, Unless A Written Notice Of Withdrawal Is Received Before Award. far 52.213-3 Offerors Are Advised To Include A Completed Copy Of The Provision At 52.212-3, Offeror Representations And Certifications -- Commercial Items, With Its Offer If Has Not Been Completed On Sam.gov. Offerors Must Complete Annual Representations And Certifications Electronically Via The System For Award Management (sam) Website Located At Https://www.sam.gov/portal In Accordance With Far 52.212-3, Offerors Representations And Certifications Commercial Items. If Paragraph (j) Of The Provision Is Applicable, A Written Submission Is Required. all Service-disabled Veteran Owned Businesses Or Veteran Owned Businesses Must Be Registered/certified With The U.s Small Business Administration At Veteran Small Business Certification Veteran Small Business Certification (sba.gov). the Following Contract Clauses Apply To This Acquisition: far 52.212-4, Contract Terms And Conditions Commercial Products (oct 2018) addendum To Far 52.212-4 The Following Clauses Are Included As A Part Of The Addendum: http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html (far) http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/index.asp (vaar) 52.204-13 system For Award Management Maintenance (oct 2018) 52.204-18 commercial And Government Entity Code Maintenance (aug 2020) 52.225-4 buy American-free Trade Agreements-israeli Trade Act Certificate (nov 2023) 52.232-40 providing Accelerated Payments To Small Business Subcontractors (dec 2013) 52.252-2 clauses Incorporated By Reference (feb 1998) vaar Clauses: 852.203-70 commercial Advertising (may 2018) 852.212-71 gray Market Items (nov 2018) 852.232-72 electronic Submission Of Payment Requests (nov 2018) 852.239-76 information And Communication Technology Accessibility (feb 2023) 852.242-71 administrative Contracting Officer (oct 2020) 852.246-71 rejected Goods (oct 2018) 852.247-71 delivery Location (oct 2018) 852.247-73 packing For Domestic Shipment (oct 2018) far 52.212-5, Contract Terms And Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders Commercial Products (may 2024) (a) The Contractor Shall Comply With The Following Federal Acquisition Regulation (far) Clauses, Which Are Incorporated In This Contract By Reference, To Implement Provisions Of Law Or Executive Orders Applicable To Acquisitions Of Commercial Products And Commercial Services: (1) 52.203-19, Prohibition On Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements Or Statements (jan 2017) (section 743 Of Division E. Title Vii, Of The Consolidated And Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (pub. L. 113-235) And Its Successor Provisions In Subsequent Appropriations Acts (and As Extended In Continuing Resolutions)). (2) 52.204-23, Prohibition On Contracting For Hardware, Software, And Services Developed Or Provided By Kapersky Lab Covered Entities (dec 2023) (section 1634 Of Pub. L. 115-91). (3) 52.204-25, Prohibition On Contracting For Certain Telecommunications And Video Surveillance Services Or Equipment (nov 2021) Section 889(a)(1)(a) Of Pub. L. 115-232). (4) 52.209-10, Prohibition On Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations (nov 2015). (5) 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments To Small Business Subcontractors (mar 2023) (31 U.s.c. 3903 And 10 U.s.c. 3801). (6) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (aug 1996) (31 U.s.c. 3553). (7) 52.233-4, Applicable Law For Breach Of Contract Claim (oct 2004) (public Laws 108-77 And 108-78) (19 U.s.c. 3805 Note)). the Following Subparagraphs Of Far 52.212-5 Are Applicable And Incorporated By Reference: 52.203-17 52.204-10 52.204-27 contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (nov 2023) reporting Executive Compensation & First-tier Subcontract Awards (jun 2020) (pub. L. 109-282) (31 U.s.c. 6101 Note) prohibition On A Bytedance Covered Application (jun 2023) (section 102 Of Division R Of Pub. L. 117-328) 52.209-6 protecting The Government S Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Or Proposed For Debarment (nov 2021) (31 U.s.c. 6101 Note) 52.219-6 52.219-28 notice Of Total Small Business Set-aside (noiv 2020) post Award Small Business Program Representation (feb 2024) (15 U.s.c 632(a)(2)) 52.222-3 52.222-19 convict Labor (jun 2003) (e.o. 11755) child Labor Cooperation With Authorities And Remedies (feb 2024) (e.o. 13126) 52.222-21 prohibition Of Segregated Facilities (apr 2015) 52.222-26 52.222-35 equal Opportunity (sep 2016) (e.o. 11246) equal Opportunity For Veterans (jun 2020) 52.222-36 52.222-37 equal Opportunity For Workers With Disabilities (jun 2020) (29 U.s.c. 793) employment Reports On Veterans (jun 2020) 52.222-50 combating Trafficking In Persons (nov 2021) (22 U.s.c. Chapter 78 And E.o. 13627) 52.225-3 buy American-free Trade Agreements-isreali Trade Act (nov 2023) 52.225-13 restrictions On Certain Foreign Purchases (feb 2021) (e.o.'s, Proclamations, And Statutes Administered By The Office Of Foreign Assets Control Of The Department Of The Treasury) 52.226-8 52.232-33 encouraging Contractor Policies To Ban Text Messaging While Driving (may 2024) payment By Electronic Funds Transfer System For Award Management (oct 2018) (31 U.s.c. 3332) all Quoters Shall Submit According To The Following: quotes Must Be Emailed To Maureen.sundstrom@va.gov And Received No Later Than 3:00 Pm Pst On 01/21/2025. Quotes May Be Submitted On This Document Or The Vendor S Own Form And Must Include The Completed Buy American Certificate 52.225-4 Available Below, And, If Not The Manufacturer, An Authorized Distributor Letter. Any Offer That Does Not Provide The Following Supporting Documentation May Be Considered Non-responsive. Required Supporting Documentation And Information: buy American Certificate authorized Distributor Letter If Not The Manufacturer certification That Equipment Meets/exceeds The Salient Characteristics Of The Desired Brand Above delivery Date the Government Intends To Make Award Without Discussions. for Information Regarding The Solicitation, Please Contact Maureen Sundstrom At Maureen.sundstrom@va.gov. a.1 52.225-4 Buy American-free Trade Agreements-israeli Trade Act Certificate (nov 2023) (a)â (1)â theâ offerorâ certifies That Eachâ end Product, Except Those Listed In Paragraph (b) Or (c)(1) Of This Provision, Is A Domesticâ end Productâ and That Each Domesticâ end Productâ listed In Paragraph (c)(2) Of This Provision Contains A Criticalâ component. (2)â the Terms "bahraini, Moroccan, Omani, Panamanian, Or Peruvianâ end Product," "commercially Available Off-the-shelf (cots) Item," "criticalâ component," "domesticâ end Product," "end Product," "foreignâ end Product," "free Trade Agreement Country," "free Trade Agreement Countryâ end Product," "israeliâ end Product," And "united States" Are Defined In The Clause Of Thisâ solicitationâ entitled "buy American-free Trade Agreements-israeli Trade Act." (b)â theâ offerorâ certifies That The Followingâ suppliesâ are Free Trade Agreement Countryâ end Productsâ (other Than Bahraini, Moroccan, Omani, Panamanian, Or Peruvianâ end Products) Or Israeliâ end Productsâ as Defined In The Clause Of Thisâ solicitationâ entitled "buy American-free Trade Agreements-israeli Trade Act": free Trade Agreement Countryâ end Productsâ (other Than Bahraini, Moroccan, Omani, Panamanian, Or Peruvianâ end Products) Or Israeliâ end Products: line Item No. country Of Origin [list As Necessary] (c)â (1)â theâ offerorâ shallâ list Thoseâ suppliesâ that Are Foreignâ end Productsâ (other Than Those Listed In Paragraph (b) Of This Provision) As Defined In The Clause Of Thisâ solicitationâ entitled "buy American-free Trade Agreements-israeli Trade Act." Theâ offerorâ shallâ list As Other Foreignâ end Productsâ those Endâ productsâ manufactured In Theâ united Statesâ that Do Not Qualify As Domesticâ end Products. For Those Foreignâ end Productsâ that Do Not Consist Wholly Or Predominantly Of Iron Or Steel Or A Combination Of Both, Theâ offerorâ shallâ also Indicate Whether These Foreignâ end Productsâ exceed 55 Percent Domestic Content, Except For Those That Are Cots Items. If The Percentage Of The Domestic Content Is Unknown, Select No .â other Foreignâ end Products: line Item No. country Of Origin exceeds 55% Domestic Content (yes/no) [list As Necessary] (2)â theâ offerorâ shallâ list Theâ line Item Numbersâ of Domesticâ end Productsâ that Contain A Criticalâ componentâ (see Farâ 25.105). line Itemâ no.â ___ [list As Necessary] (d)â the Government Will Evaluateâ offersâ in Accordance With The Policies And Procedures Ofâ partâ  25â of The Federalâ acquisitionâ regulation. (end Of Provision) mandatoryelectronicinvoicing va Published The Final Rule Requiring Vendors To Submit Invoices Electronically To The Financial Services Center (fsc) In The November 27, 2012 Federal Register. The Rule Became Effective December 27, 2012. The Rule Includes A New Contract Clause To Be Inserted In All Solicitations And Contracts By The Contracting Officer (vaar 852.232-72). Vendors Can Comply With The Rule By Using Either Of The Two Methods Below: facsimile, E-mail, And Scanned Documents Are Not Acceptable Forms Of Submission For Payment Requests. Electronic Form Means An Automated System Transmitting Information Electronically According To The Accepted Electronic Data Transmission Methods Below: va S Electronic Invoice Presentment And Payment System The Fsc Uses A Third-party Contractor, Tungsten, To Transition Vendors From Paper To Electron Icinvoice Submission. Please Go To This Website:http://www.tungsten-network.com/us/en/veterans-affairs/ To Begin Submitting Electronic Invoices, Free Of Charge. a System That Conforms To The X12 Electronic Data Interchange (edi) Formats Established By The Accredited Standards Center (asc) Chartered By The American National Standards Institute (ansi). The X12 Edi Web Site (http://www.x12.org). vendor E-invoice Set-up Information: please Contact Tungsten At The Phone Number Or Email Address Listed Below To Begin Submitting Your Electronic Invoices To The Va Financial Services Center For Payment Processing, Free Of Charge. If You Have Question About The E-invoicing Program Or Tungsten, Please Contact The Fsc At The Phone Number Or Email Address Listed Below: tungsten E-invoice Set Up 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

Description: Page 2 Of 2 page 2 Of 2 (i) This Is A Combined Synopsis/solicitation For Commercial Items Prepared In Accordance With The Format In Federal Acquisition Regulation (far) Subpart 12.6, As Supplemented With Additional Information Included In This Notice. This Announcement Constitutes The Only Solicitation; Offers Are Being Requested And A Written Solicitation Will Not Be Issued. (ii) The Solicitation Number 36c26225q0398 Is Issued As A Request For Quotation (rfq). (iii) The Provisions And Clauses In This Document Are In Effect Through The Federal Acquisition Circular. (iv) The Us Government, Veterans Affairs (va) Seeks To Make Procurement For A Root Monitoring System. (v) This Solicitation Is Set Aside For All Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Businesses (sdvosb) Using Naics Code 334510 Having A Size Standard Of 1,250 Employees. (vi) Product Information: *the Brand Name Manufacturer Is Piezosurgery Inc* manufacturer Part # item Description quantity 3120134a accessories - Led Handpiece W/ Infusion Set And Surgical Tray 02 Ea 3230006 accessories-disposable Infusion Set 50 Ea 3900004 cleaning Supplies - Enzymec - Enzymatic Detergent (1-liter Bottle) 02 Ea 11026300a0006 monitor Shelf Multicare generic Name: Monitor Shelf At The Foot Of The Bed 70 Ea cr-ec100hr-1 pivp Insert (mc)|hdiv-mount (mc/e4/e5) Chr. Vert. O2 Holder generic Name: O2 Tank Holder 70 Ea s6011710-02 iv Pole Bush, Assembly Metal+plastic Ral 9006 generic Name: Iv Pole Bush 70 Ea 4maplucn0306 removable Heavy Duty Iv Pole 70 Ea 4gmkls000003a kit Of Stabilizing Pads For Aggressive Pulmonary Complications. 9 Parts/set. generic Name: Stabilizing Pads Kit 2 Ea salient Characteristics icu Bed Systems With Mattresses must-have: 1 at Least 550 Lb. Safe Working Load Capacity 2 frame-based Lateral Turn Assist: Q2h, Repositioning, Cares. 3 microshifting W Frame-based Turn: 1 Degree Increments 4 frame-based Automatic Lateral Rotation Therapy (alt) 5 mobile Lift: Built-in Sit-to-stand Device 6 ergoframe To Prevent Patient Migration 7 vascular Positioning With One Touch Button 8 braking Safety Feature: Automatically Locks Within 1 Minute After Plugin 9 adjustable Speed Motorized Transport 10 combined Lateral And Transversal Tilt 11 dual Usb Chargers In The Upper Side Rail 12 5th Wheel (retractable) 13 double Castors - 5.9" 14 integrated Scale 15 exam Light On Patient Pendant 16 interactive Quick Guides On The Touchscreen 17 undercarriage Obstruction Detection 18 multizone Bed Exit Alarm 19 hands-free Foot Control For Examination Position 20 hands-free Foot Control For Low Position 21 electric Bed Extension And Retraction 22 patient Control Pendant 23 one-touch Chair Position 24 hands-free Foot Control For Turn Assists Of At Least 15 Degrees 25 translucent Deck For C-arm Compatibility 26 weight Of Bed Between 454-606lb 27 open Architecture (can Use Any Standard Mattress With Bed Frame) 28 surface Dual Cover Zone: Slick Middle, Tackier Sides For Safety 29 surface Has Removable Xray Sleeve For Cleaning 30 surface Mobile Mode (adjustable As The Patient Becomes More Alert) 31 surface Prom Mode (adjustable) 32 surface Bod Sensors offeror Quotations Must Demonstrate Meeting The Salient Physical, And Functional Characteristics Included In This Solicitation, Otherwise, They Will Be Considered Non-responsive. The Technical Specifications For This Requirement Are Listed For Brand Name Or Equal Per Far 52.211-6. the Information Provided Above Is Intended To Be Descriptive, Not Restrictive, And To Indicate The Quality That Will Be Satisfactory. The Interested Parties Bear Full Responsibility To Ensure Their Submission Demonstrates To The Government That They Can Satisfy The Requirement By Providing The Brand Name Or Equal To The Supplies Being Requested. (vii) Delivery Requirements: place Of Delivery va Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System | 11301 Wilshire Blvd | Los Angeles, Ca 90073 period Of Performance/delivery Timeframe: deliver All Items And Provide Any Required Installation No Later Than 30 Days From The Award Date. (viii) The Provision At 52.212-1, Instructions To Offerors Commercial Items, Applies To This Solicitation. far 52.212-1 Addendum: all Offeror Quotes For This Solicitation Must Be Received Electronically Through Email No Later Than Friday, February 17, 2023 At 1:00 Pm Pst. Ensure To Reference Solicitation Number 36c26223q0528 Within The Subject Line Of The Email. Any Offeror Quotes Received After The Prescribed Date/time Shall Be Considered Late And Will Not Be Considered For Award. Any Questions Regarding This Solicitation Must Be Received Electronically Through Email No Later Than Tuesday, February 14, 2023 At 3:00 Pm Pst. offers And Questions Shall Be Sent By Email To Contract Specialist Deronte Reid At Deronte.reid@va.gov. authorized Distributor Letter (adl) any Suppliers, Distributors, And/or Resellers Who Participate In This Solicitation, Must Be Authorized To Provide The Items By The Original Equipment Manufacturer (oem). An Authorized Distributor Letter (adl) From The Manufacturer Shall Be Included With Your Response To Be Considered For Award. if The Potential Authorized Supplier Is Not The Oem, The Authorized Supplier Must Provide An Authorized Distributor Letter From The Oem Signed Within The Last 90 Days. The Letter Must Either State Specific Product(s) Quoted Or That The Quoter Is An Authorized Distributor For All The Manufacturer S Products. This Letter Must Be On The Manufacturer S Letterhead And Contain The Signature Of An Authorized Official For The Manufacturer. (ix) The Provision At Far 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Products And Commercial Services (nov 2021), Applies To This Solicitation. far 52.212-2 Addendum / Replacement: (a) The Government Will Award A Contract Resulting From This Solicitation To The Responsive And Responsible Offeror Whose Offer Conforming To The Solicitation Will Be Most Advantageous To The Government, Price, And Other Factors Considered. The Following Factors Shall Be Used To Evaluate Offers: the Lowest-priced Quotation That Meets All Salient Characteristics Requirements That Are Both Responsive And Responsible. acceptability Of Equipment/services Shall Be Established By Review Of Each Submitted Quotation By The Designated Evaluator(s) And Verification That Any Equal-to Items Meet The Salient Characteristics Included In This Solicitation. Submissions To This Solicitation Must Show Clear, Compelling, And Convincing Evidence That Equal-to-items Meet All The Salient Characteristics. Offers That Include Any Items That Are Not Determined As Brand Name Or Equal Shall Result In An Unacceptable Offer. See Far 52.211-6 Brand Name Or Equal For Additional Information. (b) Options. The Government Will Evaluate Offers For Award Purposes By Adding The Total Price For All Options To The Total Price For The Basic Requirement. The Government May Determine That An Offer Is Unacceptable If The Option Prices Are Significantly Unbalanced. Evaluation Of Options Shall Not Obligate The Government To Exercise The Option(s). (c) A Written Notice Of Award Or Acceptance Of An Offer, Mailed Or Otherwise Furnished To The Successful Offeror Within The Time For Acceptance Specified With A Minimum Of At Least Sixty Days, Shall Result In A Binding Contract Without Further Action By Either Party. Before The Offer S Specified Expiration Time, The Government May Accept An Offer (or Part Of An Offer), Whether There Are Negotiations After Its Receipt Unless A Written Notice Of Withdrawal Is Received Before Award. (end Of Provision) (x) Must Include A Completed Copy Of The Provision At 52.212-3 -- Offeror Representations And Certifications -- Commercial Products, With This Solicitation Or Ensure Sam.gov Is Updated With Current Information. (xi) The Clause At 52.212-4, Contract Terms And Conditions -- Commercial Products And Commercial Services, Applies To This Acquisition. 52.212-4 Contract Terms And Conditions Commercial Products And Commercial Services (dec 2022) (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; 41 U.s.c. 4712 And 10 U.s.c. 4701 Relating To Whistleblower Protections; 49 U.s.c. 40118, Fly American; And 41 U.s.c. Chapter 21 Relating To Procurement Integrity. (s) Order Of Precedence. Any Inconsistencies In This Solicitation Or Contract Shall Be Resolved By Giving Precedence In The Following Order: (1) The Schedule Of Supplies/services. (2) The Assignments, Disputes, Payments, Invoice, Other Compliances, Compliance With Laws Unique To Government Contracts, And Unauthorized Obligations Paragraphs Of This Clause; (3) The Clause At 52.212-5. (4) Addenda To This Solicitation Or Contract, Including Any License Agreements For Computer Software. (5) Solicitation Provisions If This Is A Solicitation. (6) Other Paragraphs Of This Clause. (7) The Standard Form 1449. (8) Other Documents, Exhibits, And Attachments (9) The Specification. (t) [reserved] (u) Unauthorized Obligations. (1) Except As Stated In Paragraph (u)(2) Of This Clause, When Any Supply Or Service Acquired Under This Contract Is Subject To Any End User License Agreement (eula), Terms Of Service (tos), Or Similar Legal Instrument Or Agreement, That Includes Any Clause Requiring The Government To Indemnify The Contractor Or Any Person Or Entity For Damages, Costs, Fees, Or Any Other Loss Or Liability That Would Create An Anti-deficiency Act Violation (31 U.s.c. 1341), The Following Shall Govern: (i) Any Such Clause Is Unenforceable Against The Government. (ii) Neither The Government Nor Any Government Authorized End User Shall Be Deemed To Have Agreed To Such Clause By Virtue Of It Appearing In The Eula, Tos, Or Similar Legal Instrument Or Agreement. If The Eula, Tos, Or Similar Legal Instrument Or Agreement Is Invoked Through An I Agree Click Box Or Other Comparable Mechanism (e.g., Click-wrap Or Browse-wrap Agreements), Execution Does Not Bind The Government Or Any Government Authorized End User To Such Clause. (iii) Any Such Clause Is Deemed To Be Stricken From The Eula, Tos, Or Similar Legal Instrument Or Agreement. (2) Paragraph (u)(1) Of This Clause Does Not Apply To Indemnification By The Government That Is Expressly Authorized By Statute And Specifically Authorized Under Applicable Agency Regulations And Procedures. (v) Incorporation By Reference. The Contractor S Representations And Certifications, Including Those Completed Electronically Via The System For Award Management (sam), Are Incorporated By Reference Into The Contract. (end Of Clause) (xii) The Clause At 52.212-5, Contract Terms And Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Products, Applies To This Acquisition. 52.212-5 Contract Terms And Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders Commercial Products And Commercial Services (dec 2022) (a) The Contractor Shall Comply With The Following Federal Acquisition Regulation (far) Clauses, Which Are Incorporated In This Contract By Reference, To Implement Provisions Of Law Or Executive Orders Applicable To Acquisitions Of Commercial Products And Commercial Services: (1) 52.203-19, Prohibition On Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements Or Statements (jan 2017) (section 743 Of Division E, Title Vii, Of The Consolidated And Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (pub. L. 113-235) And Its Successor Provisions In Subsequent Appropriations Acts (and As Extended In Continuing Resolutions)). (2) 52.204 23, Prohibition On Contracting For Hardware, Software, And Services Developed Or Provided By Kaspersky Lab And Other Covered Entities (nov 2021) (section 1634 Of Pub. L. 115 91). (3) 52.204 25, Prohibition On Contracting For Certain Telecommunications And Video Surveillance Services Or Equipment. (nov 2021) (section 889(a)(1)(a) Of Pub. L. 115 232). (4) 52.209-10, Prohibition On Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations (nov 2015). (5) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (aug 1996) (31 U.s.c. 3553). (6) 52.233-4, Applicable Law For Breach Of Contract Claim (oct 2004) (public Laws 108-77 And 108-78 (19 U.s.c. 3805 Note)). (b) The Contractor Shall Comply With The Far Clauses In This Paragraph (b) That The Contracting Officer Has Indicated As Being Incorporated In This Contract By Reference To Implement Provisions Of Law Or Executive Orders Applicable To Acquisitions Of Commercial Products And Commercial Services: [x] (1) 52.203 6, Restrictions On Subcontractor Sales To The Government (jun 2020), With Alternate I (nov 2021) (41 U.s.c. 4704 And 10 U.s.c. 4655). [] (2) 52.203 13, Contractor Code Of Business Ethics And Conduct (nov 2021) (41 U.s.c. 3509). [] (3) 52.203 15, Whistleblower Protections Under The American Recovery And Reinvestment Act Of 2009 (jun 2010) (section 1553 Of Pub. L. 111-5). (applies To Contracts Funded By The American Recovery And Reinvestment Act Of 2009.) [x] (4) 52.204 10, Reporting Executive Compensation And First-tier Subcontract Awards (jun 2020) (pub. L. 109 282) (31 U.s.c. 6101 Note). [] (5) [reserved] [] (6) 52.204 14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (oct 2016) (pub. L. 111 117, Section 743 Of Div. C). [] (7) 52.204 15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements For Indefinite-delivery Contracts (oct 2016) (pub. L. 111 117, Section 743 Of Div. C). [x] (8) 52.209 6, Protecting The Government S Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Or Proposed For Debarment. (nov 2021) (31 U.s.c. 6101 Note). [x] (9) 52.209-9, Updates Of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (oct 2018) (41 U.s.c. 2313). [] (10) [reserved] [] (11) 52.219 3, Notice Of Hubzone Set-aside Or Sole-source Award (oct 2022) (15 U.s.c. 657a). [] (12) 52.219 4, Notice Of Price Evaluation Preference For Hubzone Small Business Concerns (oct 2022) (if The Offeror Elects To Waive The Preference, It Shall So Indicate In Its Offer) (15 U.s.c. 657a). [] (13) [reserved] [] (14)(i) 52.219-6, Notice Of Total Small Business Set-aside (nov 2020) (15 U.s.c. 644). [] (ii) Alternate I (mar 2020) Of 52.219-6. [] (15)(i) 52.219-7, Notice Of Partial Small Business Set-aside (nov 2020) (15 U.s.c. 644). [] (ii) Alternate I (mar 2020) Of 52.219-7. [x] (16) 52.219-8, Utilization Of Small Business Concerns (oct 2022) (15 U.s.c. 637(d)(2) And (3)). [] (17)(i) 52.219 9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (oct 2022) (15 U.s.c. 637(d)(4)). [] (ii) Alternate I (nov 2016) Of 52.219-9. [] (iii) Alternate Ii (nov 2016) Of 52.219-9. [] (iv) Alternate Iii (jun 2020) Of 52.219 9. [] (v) Alternate Iv (sep 2021) Of 52.219 9. [] (18)(i) 52.219-13, Notice Of Set-aside Of Orders (mar 2020) (15 U.s.c. 644(r)). [] (ii) Alternate I (mar 2020) Of 52.219-13. [] (19) 52.219 14, Limitations On Subcontracting (oct 2022) (15 U.s.c. 657s). [] (20) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages Subcontracting Plan (sep 2021) (15 U.s.c. 637(d)(4)(f)(i)). [x] (21) 52.219 27, Notice Of Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Business Set-aside (oct 2022) (15 U.s.c. 657f). [x] (22) (i) 52.219 28, Post-award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (oct 2022) (15 U.s.c. 632(a)(2)). [] (ii) Alternate I (mar 2020) Of 52.219 28. [] (23) 52.219 29, Notice Of Set-aside For, Or Sole-source Award To, Economically Disadvantaged Women-owned Small Business Concerns (oct 2022) (15 U.s.c. 637(m)). [] (24) 52.219 30, Notice Of Set-aside For, Or Sole-source Award To, Women-owned Small Business Concerns Eligible Under The Women-owned Small Business Program (oct 2022) (15 U.s.c. 637(m)). [] (25) 52.219-32, Orders Issued Directly Under Small Business Reserves (mar 2020) (15 U.s.c. 644(r)). [] (26) L(26) 52.219 33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (sep 2021) (15 U.s.c. 657s). [] (27) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (june 2003) (e.o. 11755). [x] (28) 52.222 19, Child Labor Cooperation With Authorities And Remedies (dec 2022) (e.o. 13126). [x] (29) 52.222-21, Prohibition Of Segregated Facilities (apr 2015). [x] (30)(i) 52.222 26, Equal Opportunity (sep 2016) (e.o. 11246). [] (ii) Alternate I (feb 1999) Of 52.222-26. [x] (31)(i) 52.222 35, Equal Opportunity For Veterans (jun 2020) (38 U.s.c. 4212). [] (ii) Alternate I (july 2014) Of 52.222-35. [x] (32)(i) 52.222 36, Equal Opportunity For Workers With Disabilities (jun 2020) (29 U.s.c. 793). [] (ii) Alternate I (july 2014) Of 52.222-36. [x] (33) 52.222 37, Employment Reports On Veterans (jun 2020) (38 U.s.c. 4212). [x] (34) 52.222-40, Notification Of Employee Rights Under The National Labor Relations Act (dec 2010) (e.o. 13496). [x] (35)(i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking In Persons (nov 2021) (22 U.s.c. Chapter 78 And E.o. 13627). [] (ii) Alternate I (mar 2015) Of 52.222-50 (22 U.s.c. Chapter 78 And E.o. 13627). [] (36) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (may 2022). (e. O. 12989). (not Applicable To The Acquisition Of Commercially Available Off-the-shelf Items Or Certain Other Types Of Commercial Products Or Commercial Services As Prescribed In Far 22.1803.) [] (37)(i) 52.223-9, Estimate Of Percentage Of Recovered Material Content For Epa-designated Items (may 2008) (42 U.s.c.6962(c)(3)(a)(ii)). (not Applicable To The Acquisition Of Commercially Available Off-the-shelf Items.) [] (ii) Alternate I (may 2008) Of 52.223-9 (42 U.s.c. 6962(i)(2)(c)). (not Applicable To The Acquisition Of Commercially Available Off-the-shelf Items.) [] (38) 52.223-11, Ozone-depleting Substances And High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (jun 2016) (e.o. 13693). [] (39) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, Or Disposal Of Refrigeration Equipment And Air Conditioners (jun 2016) (e.o. 13693). [] (40)(i) 52.223-13, Acquisition Of Epeatâ®-registered Imaging Equipment (jun 2014) (e.o.s 13423 And 13514). [] (ii) Alternate I (oct 2015) Of 52.223-13. [] (41)(i) 52.223-14, Acquisition Of Epeatâ®-registered Televisions (jun 2014) (e.o.s 13423 And 13514). [] (ii) Alternate I (jun 2014) Of 52.223-14. [] (42) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency In Energy-consuming Products (may 2020) (42 U.s.c. 8259b). [] (43)(i) 52.223-16, Acquisition Of Epeatâ®-registered Personal Computer Products (oct 2015) (e.o.s 13423 And 13514). [] (ii) Alternate I (jun 2014) Of 52.223-16. [x] (44) 52.223 18, Encouraging Contractor Policies To Ban Text Messaging While Driving (jun 2020) (e.o. 13513). [] (45) 52.223-20, Aerosols (jun 2016) (e.o. 13693). [] (46) 52.223-21, Foams (jun 2016) (e.o. 13693). [] (47)(i) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (jan 2017) (5 U.s.c. 552a). [] (ii) Alternate I (jan 2017) Of 52.224-3. [x] (48)(i) 52.225-1, Buy American Supplies (oct 2022) (41 U.s.c. Chapter 83). [] (ii) Alternate I (oct 2022) Of 52.225 1. [] (49)(i) 52.225-3, Buy American Free Trade Agreements Israeli Trade Act (dec 2022) (19 U.s.c. 3301 Note, 19 U.s.c. 2112 Note, 19 U.s.c. 3805 Note, 19 U.s.c. 4001 Note, 19 U.s.c. Chapter 29 (sections 4501-4732), Public Law 103-182, 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, 110-138, 112-41, 112-42, And 112-43. [] (ii) Alternate I [reserved]. [] (iii) Alternate Ii (dec 2022) Of 52.225-3. [] (iv) Alternate Iii (jan 2021) Of 52.225-3. [] (v) Alternate Iv (oct 2022) Of 52.225-3. [] (50) 52.225 5, Trade Agreements (dec 2022) (19 U.s.c. 2501, Et Seq., 19 U.s.c. 3301 Note). [x] (51) 52.225-13, Restrictions On Certain Foreign Purchases (feb 2021) (e.o.'s, Proclamations, And Statutes Administered By The Office Of Foreign Assets Control Of The Department Of The Treasury). [] (52) 52.225 26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside The United States (oct 2016) (section 862, As Amended, Of The National Defense Authorization Act For Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.s.c. Subtitle A, Part V, Subpart G Note). [] (53) 52.226-4, Notice Of Disaster Or Emergency Area Set-aside (nov 2007) (42 U.s.c. 5150). [] (54) 52.226-5, Restrictions On Subcontracting Outside Disaster Or Emergency Area (nov 2007) (42 U.s.c. 5150). [x] (55) 52.229 12, Tax On Certain Foreign Procurements (feb 2021). [] (56) 52.232-29, Terms For Financing Of Purchases Of Commercial Products And Commercial Services (nov 2021) (41 U.s.c. 4505, 10 U.s.c. 3805). [] (57) 52.232-30, Installment Payments For Commercial Products And Commercial Services (nov 2021) (41 U.s.c. 4505, 10 U.s.c. 3805). [x] (58) 52.232-33, Payment By Electronic Funds Transfer System For Award Management (oct 2018) (31 U.s.c. 3332). [] (59) 52.232-34, Payment By Electronic Funds Transfer Other Than System For Award Management (jul 2013) (31 U.s.c. 3332). [x] (60) 52.232-36, Payment By Third Party (may 2014) (31 U.s.c. 3332). [] (61) 52.239-1, Privacy Or Security Safeguards (aug 1996) (5 U.s.c. 552a). [] (62) 52.242-5, Payments To Small Business Subcontractors (jan 2017)(15 U.s.c. 637(d)(13)). [] (63)(i) 52.247-64, Preference For Privately Owned U.s.-flag Commercial Vessels (nov 2021) (46 U.s.c. 55305 And 10 U.s.c. 2631). [] (ii) Alternate I (apr 2003) Of 52.247-64. [] (iii) Alternate Ii (nov 2021) Of 52.247-64. (c) The Contractor Shall Comply With The Far Clauses In This Paragraph (c), Applicable To Commercial Services, That The Contracting Officer Has Indicated As Being Incorporated In This Contract By Reference To Implement Provisions Of Law Or Executive Orders Applicable To Acquisitions Of Commercial Products And Commercial Services: [] (1) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (aug 2018) (41 U.s.c. Chapter 67). [] (2) 52.222-42, Statement Of Equivalent Rates For Federal Hires (may 2014) (29 U.s.c. 206 And 41 U.s.c. Chapter 67). [] (3) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act And Service Contract Labor Standards Price Adjustment (multiple Year And Option Contracts) (aug 2018) (29 U.s.c. 206 And 41 U.s.c. Chapter 67). [] (4) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act And Service Contract Labor Standards Price Adjustment (may 2014) (29 U.s.c 206 And 41 U.s.c. Chapter 67). [] (5) 52.222-51, Exemption From Application Of The Service Contract Labor Standards To Contracts For Maintenance, Calibration, Or Repair Of Certain Equipment Requirements (may 2014) (41 U.s.c. Chapter 67). [] (6) 52.222-53, Exemption From Application Of The Service Contract Labor Standards To Contracts For Certain Services Requirements (may 2014) (41 U.s.c. Chapter 67). [] (7) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages For Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (jan 2022). [] (8) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (jan 2022) (e.o. 13706). [] (9) 52.226 6, Promoting Excess Food Donation To Nonprofit Organizations (jun 2020) (42 U.s.c. 1792). (d) Comptroller General Examination Of Record. The Contractor Shall Comply With The Provisions Of This Paragraph (d) If This Contract Was Awarded Using Other Than Sealed Bid, Is In Excess Of The Simplified Acquisition Threshold, As Defined In Far 2.101, On The Date Of Award Of This Contract, And Does Not Contain The Clause At 52.215-2, Audit And Records Negotiation. (1) The Comptroller General Of The United States, Or An Authorized Representative Of The Comptroller General, Shall Have Access To And Right To Examine Any Of The Contractor's Directly Pertinent Records Involving Transactions Related To This Contract. (2) The Contractor Shall Make Available At Its Offices At All Reasonable Times The Records, Materials, And Other Evidence For Examination, Audit, Or Reproduction, Until 3 Years After Final Payment Under This Contract Or For Any Shorter Period Specified In Far Subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, Of The Other Clauses Of This Contract. If This Contract Is Completely Or Partially Terminated, The Records Relating To The Work Terminated Shall Be Made Available For 3 Years After Any Resulting Final Termination Settlement. Records Relating To Appeals Under The Disputes Clause Or To Litigation Or The Settlement Of Claims Arising Under Or Relating To This Contract Shall Be Made Available Until Such Appeals, Litigation, Or Claims Are Finally Resolved. (3) As Used In This Clause, Records Include Books, Documents, Accounting Procedures And Practices, And Other Data, Regardless Of Type And Regardless Of Form. This Does Not Require The Contractor To Create Or Maintain Any Record That The Contractor Does Not Maintain In The Ordinary Course Of Business Or Pursuant To A Provision Of Law. (e)(1) Notwithstanding The Requirements Of The Clauses In Paragraphs (a), (b), (c), And (d) Of This Clause, The Contractor Is Not Required To Flow Down Any Far Clause, Other Than Those In This Paragraph (e)(1) In A Subcontract For Commercial Products Or Commercial Services. Unless Otherwise Indicated Below, The Extent Of The Flow Down Shall Be As Required By The Clause (i) 52.203 13, Contractor Code Of Business Ethics And Conduct (nov 2021) (41 U.s.c. 3509). (ii) 52.203-19, Prohibition On Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements Or Statements (jan 2017) (section 743 Of Division E, Title Vii, Of The Consolidated And Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (pub. L. 113-235) And Its Successor Provisions In Subsequent Appropriations Acts (and As Extended In Continuing Resolutions)). (iii) 52.204 23, Prohibition On Contracting For Hardware, Software, And Services Developed Or Provided By Kaspersky Lab And Other Covered Entities (nov 2021) (section 1634 Of Pub. L. 115 91). (iv) 52.204 25, Prohibition On Contracting For Certain Telecommunications And Video Surveillance Services Or Equipment. (nov 2021) (section 889(a)(1)(a) Of Pub. L. 115 232). (v) 52.219 8, Utilization Of Small Business Concerns (oct 2022) (15 U.s.c. 637(d)(2) And (3)), In All Subcontracts That Offer Further Subcontracting Opportunities. If The Subcontract (except Subcontracts To Small Business Concerns) Exceeds The Applicable Threshold Specified In Far 19.702(a) On The Date Of Subcontract Award, The Subcontractor Must Include 52.219 8 In Lower Tier Subcontracts That Offer Subcontracting Opportunities. (vi) 52.222-21, Prohibition Of Segregated Facilities (apr 2015). (vii) 52.222 26, Equal Opportunity (sep 2016) (e.o. 11246). (viii) 52.222 35, Equal Opportunity For Veterans (jun 2020) (38 U.s.c. 4212). (ix) 52.222 36, Equal Opportunity For Workers With Disabilities (jun 2020) (29 U.s.c. 793). (x) 52.222 37, Employment Reports On Veterans (jun 2020) (38 U.s.c. 4212). (xi) 52.222-40, Notification Of Employee Rights Under The National Labor Relations Act (dec 2010) (e.o. 13496). Flow Down Required In Accordance With Paragraph (f) Of Far Clause 52.222-40. (xii) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (aug 2018) (41 U.s.c. Chapter 67). (xiii)(a) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking In Persons (nov 2021) (22 U.s.c. Chapter 78 And E.o. 13627). (b) Alternate I (mar 2015) Of 52.222-50 (22 U.s.c. Chapter 78 And E.o. 13627). (xiv) 52.222-51, Exemption From Application Of The Service Contract Labor Standards To Contracts For Maintenance, Calibration, Or Repair Of Certain Equipment Requirements (may 2014) (41 U.s.c. Chapter 67). (xv) 52.222-53, Exemption From Application Of The Service Contract Labor Standards To Contracts For Certain Services Requirements (may 2014) (41 U.s.c. Chapter 67). (xvi) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (may 2022) (e. O. 12989). (xvii) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages For Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (jan 2022). (xviii) 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (jan 2022) (e.o. 13706). (xix)(a) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (jan 2017) (5 U.s.c. 552a). (b) Alternate I (jan 2017) Of 52.224-3. (xx) 52.225 26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside The United States (oct 2016) (section 862, As Amended, Of The National Defense Authorization Act For Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.s.c. Subtitle A, Part V, Subpart G Note). (xxi) 52.226 6, Promoting Excess Food Donation To Nonprofit Organizations (jun 2020) (42 U.s.c. 1792). Flow Down Required In Accordance With Paragraph (e) Of Far Clause 52.226-6. (xxii) 52.247-64, Preference For Privately Owned U.s.-flag Commercial Vessels (nov 2021) (46 U.s.c. 55305 And 10 U.s.c. 2631). Flow Down Required In Accordance With Paragraph (d) Of Far Clause 52.247-64. (2) While Not Required, The Contractor May Include In Its Subcontracts For Commercial Products And Commercial Services A Minimal Number Of Additional Clauses Necessary To Satisfy Its Contractual Obligations. (end Of Clause) (xxiii) In Addition, The Following Clauses Shall Also Apply: vaar 852.219-74 Limitations On Subcontracting Monitoring And Compliance (jul 2018) (a) This Solicitation Includes Vaar 852.219-10 Va Notice Of Total Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Business Set-aside. (b) Accordingly, Any Contract Resulting From This Solicitation Is Subject To The Limitation On Subcontracting Requirements In 13 Cfr 125.6, Or The Limitations On Subcontracting Requirements In The Far Clause, As Applicable. The Contractor Is Advised That In Performing Contract Administration Functions, The Contracting Officer May Use The Services Of A Support Contractor(s) Retained By Va To Assist In Assessing The Contractor's Compliance With The Limitations On Subcontracting Or Percentage Of Work Performance Requirements Specified In The Clause. To That End, The Support Contractor(s) May Require Access To Contractor's Offices Where The Contractor's Business Records Or Other Proprietary Data Are Retained And To Review Such Business Records Regarding The Contractor's Compliance With This Requirement. (c) All Support Contractors Conducting This Review On Behalf Of Va Will Be Required To Sign An Information Protection And Non-disclosure And Disclosure Of Conflicts Of Interest Agreement To Ensure The Contractor's Business Records Or Other Proprietary Data Reviewed Or Obtained In The Course Of Assisting The Contracting Officer In Assessing The Contractor For Compliance Are Protected To Ensure Information Or Data Is Not Improperly Disclosed Or Other Impropriety Occurs. (d) Furthermore, If Va Determines Any Services The Support Contractor(s) Will Perform In Assessing Compliance Are Advisory And Assistance Services As Defined In Far 2.101, Definitions, The Support Contractor(s) Must Also Enter Into An Agreement With The Contractor To Protect Proprietary Information As Required By Far 9.505-4, Obtaining Access To Proprietary Information, Paragraph (b). The Contractor Is Required To Cooperate Fully And Make Available Any Records As May Be Required To Enable The Contracting Officer To Assess The Contractor's Compliance With The Limitations On Subcontracting Or Percentage Of Work Performance Requirement. (end Of Clause) vaar 852.219-76 Va Notice Of Limitations On Subcontracting Certificate Of Compliance For Supplies And Products (sep 2021) (deviation) (a) Pursuant To 38 U.s.c. 8127(k)(2), The Offeror Certifies That (1) If Awarded A Contract (see F(a)far 2.101 Definition), It Will Comply With The Limitations On Subcontracting Requirement As Provided In The Solicitation And The Resultant Contract, As Follows: [offeror Check The Appropriate Box] (i) [ ] In The Case Of A Contract For Supplies Or Products (other Than From A Non-manufacturer Of Such Supplies), It Will Not Pay More Than 50% Of The Amount Paid By The Government To It To Firms That Are Not Vip-listed Sdvosbs As Set Forth In 852.219-10 Or Vosbs As Set Forth In 852.219-11. Any Work That A Similarly Situated Vip-listed Subcontractor Further Subcontracts Will Count Towards The 50% Subcontract Amount That Cannot Be Exceeded. Cost Of Materials Are Excluded And Not Considered To Be Subcontracted. (ii) [ ] In The Case Of A Contract For Supplies From A Nonmanufacturer, It Will Supply The Product Of A Domestic Small Business Manufacturer Or Processor, Unless A Waiver As Described In 13 Cfr 121.406(b)(5) Is Granted. (2) Manufacturer Or Nonmanufacturer Representation And Certification. [offeror Fill-in Check Each Applicable Box Below. The Offeror Must Select The Applicable Provision Below, Identifying Itself As Either A Manufacturer Or Nonmanufacturer]: (i) [ ] Manufacturer Or Producer. The Offeror Certifies That It Is The Manufacturer Or Producer Of The End Item Being Procured, And The End Item Is Manufactured Or Produced In The United States, In Accordance With Paragraph (a)(1)(i). (ii) [ ] Nonmanufacturer. The Offeror Certifies That It Qualifies As A Nonmanufacturer In Accordance With The Requirements Of 13 Cfr 121.406(b) And Paragraph (a)(1)(ii). The Offeror Further Certifies It Meets Each Element Below As Required To Qualify As A Nonmanufacturer. [offeror Fill-in Check Each Box Below.] [ ] The Offeror Certifies That It Does Not Exceed 500 Employees (or 150 Employees For The Information Technology Value Added Reseller Exception To Naics Code 541519, Which Is Found At 13 Cfr 121.201, Footnote 18). [ ] The Offeror Certifies That It Is Primarily Engaged In The Retail Or Wholesale Trade And Normally Sells The Type Of Item Being Supplied. [ ] The Offeror Certifies That It Will Take Ownership Or Possession Of The Item(s) With Its Personnel, Equipment, Or Facilities In A Manner Consistent With Industry Practice. (iii) [ ] If This Is A Multiple Item Acquisition, The Offeror Certifies That At Least 50% Of The Estimated Contract Value Is Composed Of Items That Are Manufactured By Small Business Concerns. [contracting Officer Fill-in Or Removal. See 13 Cfr 121.406(d) For Multiple End Items. If Sba Has Issued An Applicable Nonmanufacturer Rule Waiver, This Requirement Must Be Removed In The Final Solicitation Or Contract.] (3) The Offeror Acknowledges That This Certification Concerns A Matter Within The Jurisdiction Of An Agency Of The United States. The Offeror Further Acknowledges That This Certification Is Subject To Title 18, United States Code, Section 1001, And, As Such, A False, Fictitious, Or Fraudulent Certification May Render The Offeror Subject To Criminal, Civil, Or Administrative Penalties, Including Prosecution. (4) If Va Determines That An Sdvosb/vosb Awarded A Contract Pursuant To 38 U.s.c. 8127 Did Not Act In Good Faith, Such Sdvosb/vosb Shall Be Subject To Any Or All Of The Following: (i) Referral To The Va Suspension And Debarment Committee; (ii) A Fine Under Section 16(g)(1) Of The Small Business Act (15 U.s.c. 645(g)(1)); And (iii) Prosecution For Violating Section 1001 Of Title 18. (b) The Offeror Represents And Understands That By Submission Of Its Offer And Award Of A Contract It May Be Required To Provide Copies Of Documents Or Records To Va That Va May Review To Determine Whether The Offeror Complied With The Limitations On Subcontracting Requirement Specified In The Contract Or To Determine Whether The Offeror Qualifies As A Manufacturer Or Nonmanufacturer In Compliance With The Limitations On Subcontracting Requirement. Contracting Officer May, At Their Discretion, Require The Contractor To Demonstrate Its Compliance With The Limitations On Subcontracting At Any Time During Performance And Upon Completion Of A Contract If The Information Regarding Such Compliance Is Not Already Available To The Contracting Officer. Evidence Of Compliance Includes, But Is Not Limited To, Invoices, Copies Of Subcontracts, Or A List Of The Value Of Tasks Performed. (c) The Offeror Further Agrees To Cooperate Fully And Make Available Any Documents Or Records As May Be Required To Enable Va To Determine Compliance. The Offeror Understands That Failure To Provide Documents As Requested By Va May Result In Remedial Action As The Government Deems Appropriate. (d) Offeror Completed Certification/fill-in Required. The Formal Certification Must Be Completed, Signed, And Returned With The Offeror S Bid, Quotation, Or Proposal. The Government Will Not Consider Offers For Award From Offerors That Do Not Provide The Certification, And All Such Responses Will Be Deemed Ineligible For Evaluation And Award. certification: i Hereby Certify That If Awarded The Contract, [insert Name Of Offeror] Qualifies As A Manufacturer Or Nonmanufacturer As Stated Herein And That If Awarded The Contract, [insert Name Of Offeror] Will Comply With The Limitations On Subcontracting Requirement Specified In The Resultant Contract, Unless A Waiver As Described In 13 Cfr 121.406(b)(5) Is Granted. I Further Certify That I Am Authorized To Execute This Certification On Behalf Of [insert Name Of Offeror]. printed Name Of Signee:________________________________________ printed Title Of Signee:_________________________________________ signature:___________________________________________________ date:_____________________ company Name And Address: ________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ (end Of Clause) 52.211-6 Brand Name Or Equal (aug 1999) (a) If An Item In This Solicitation Is Identified As Brand Name Or Equal, The Purchase Description Reflects The Characteristics And Level Of Quality That Will Satisfy The Government S Needs. The Salient Physical, Functional, Or Performance Characteristics That Equal Products Must Meet Are Specified In The Solicitation. (b) To Be Considered For Award, Offers Of Equal Products, Including Equal Products Of The Brand Name Manufacturer, Must (1) Meet The Salient Physical, Functional, Or Performance Characteristic Specified In This Solicitation; (2) Clearly Identify The Item By (i) Brand Name, If Any; And (ii) Make Or Model Number; (3) Include Descriptive Literature Such As Illustrations, Drawings, Or A Clear Reference To Previously Furnished Descriptive Data Or Information Available To The Contracting Officer; And (4) Clearly Describe Any Modification The Offeror Plans To Make In A Product To Make It Conform To The Solicitation Requirements. Mark Any Descriptive Material To Clearly Show The Modification. (c) The Contracting Officer Will Evaluate Equal Products On The Basis Of Information Furnished By The Offeror Or Identified In The Offer And Reasonably Available To The Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer Is Not Responsible For Locating Or Obtaining Any Information Not Identified In The Offer. (d) Unless The Offeror Clearly Indicates In Its Offer That The Product Being Offered Is An Equal Product, The Offeror Shall Provide The Brand Name Product Referenced In The Solicitation. (end Of Clause) 52.217-6 - Option For Increased Quantity (mar 1989) the Government May Increase The Quantity Of Supplies Called For In The Schedule At The Unit Price Specified. The Contracting Officer May Exercise The Option By Written Notice To The Contractor Within One-hundred Eighty (180) Calendar Days Of Contract Conclusion. Delivery Of The Added Items, Not To Exceed 50% Of All Contract Line Items, Shall Continue At The Same Rate As The Like Items Called For Under The Contract, Unless The Parties Otherwise Agree. (end Of Clause) 852.212-72 - Gray Market And Counterfeit Items (mar 2020) (a) No Used, Refurbished, Or Remanufactured Supplies Or Equipment/parts Shall Be Provided. This Procurement Is For New Original Equipment Manufacturer (oem) Items Only. No Gray Market Items Shall Be Provided. Gray Market Items Are Oem Goods Intentionally Or Unintentionally Sold Outside An Authorized Sales Territory Or Sold By Non-authorized Dealers In An Authorized Sales Territory. (b) No Counterfeit Supplies Or Equipment/parts Shall Be Provided. Counterfeit Items Include Unlawful Or Unauthorized Reproductions, Substitutions, Or Alterations That Have Been Mismarked, Misidentified, Or Otherwise Misrepresented To Be An Authentic, Unmodified Item From The Original Manufacturer, Or A Source With The Express Written Authority Of The Original Manufacturer Or Current Design Activity, Including An Authorized Aftermarket Manufacturer. Unlawful Or Unauthorized Substitutions Include Used Items Represented As New, Or The False Identification Of Grade, Serial Number, Lot Number, Date Code, Or Performance Characteristics. (c) Vendor Shall Be An Oem, Authorized Dealer, Authorized Distributor Or Authorized Reseller For The Proposed Equipment/system, Verified By An Authorization Letter Or Other Documents From The Oem. All Software Licensing, Warranty And Service Associated With The Equipment/system Shall Be In Accordance With The Oem Terms And Conditions. (end Of Clause) 52.252-2 - Clauses Incorporated By Reference (feb 1998) this Contract Incorporates One Or More Clauses By Reference, With The Same Force And Effect As If They Were Given In Full Text. Upon Request, The Contracting Officer Will Make Their Full Text Available. Also, The Full Text Of A Clause May Be Accessed Electronically At This/these Address(es): http://www.acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html (far) http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/index.asp (vaar) (end Of Clause) in Addition, The Following Clauses And Provisions Shall Also Apply: 52.232-18 availability Of Funds (apr 1984) 52.233-1 disputes (may 2014) 52.233-3 protest After Award (aug 1996) 852.203-70 commercial Advertising (jan 2008) 852.232-72 electronic Submission Of Payment Requests (nov 2012) 52.204-7 system For Award Management (oct 2018) 52.204-16 commercial And Government Entity Code Reporting (oct 2016) 52.209-7 information Regarding Responsibility Matters (oct 2018) 52.233-2 service Of Protest (sept 2006) 852.233-70 protest Content/alternative Dispute Resolution (oct 2018) 852.252-70 solicitation Provisions Or Clauses Incorporated By Reference (jan 2008) 852.237-70 contractor Responsibilities apr 1984 852.215-70 service-disabled Veteran-owned And Veteran-owned Small Business Evaluation Factors jul 2016 (end Of Solicitation)

Description: (i) This Is A Combined Synopsis/solicitation For Commercial Items Prepared In Accordance With The Format In Federal Acquisition Regulation (far) Subpart 12.6, As Supplemented With Additional Information Included In This Notice. This Announcement Constitutes The Only Solicitation; Offers Are Being Requested And A Written Solicitation Will Not Be Issued. (ii) The Solicitation Number 36c26225q0352 Is Issued As A Request For Quotation (rfq). (iii) The Provisions And Clauses In This Document Are In Effect Through The Federal Acquisition Circular. (iv) This Solicitation Is Set Aside For All Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Businesses (sdvosb) Using Naics Code 339112 Having A Size Standard Of 1000 Employees. This Solicitation Is For A Brand Name Or Equal. **all Submissions Shall Include The Following Statement: 605 - 36c26225q0240 Centrifuge quotes Shall Provide The Following Information. quotes Received Without This Information Will Be Marked As Non-responsive. your Quote Should Include The Standard Delivery Cost For Shipment Of The All The Items And Any Installation As All Inclusive (if Required). quotes Shall Be Submitted On Company Letterhead As A Single Document. no Other Documents Or Information Shall Be Attached To The Quote. company name: address: phone Number: point Of Contact: name: email: phone Number: sam Unique Entity Id if Applicable, Provide Your Company Fss Contract Number company Business Size (large, Sdvosb, Small, Etc.) firm Delivery Date/time Frame. separate Documents (required) provide An Authorized Distributor/reseller Letter For The Items submit Your Capabilities Statement (v) Product Information: brand Name Information: manufacturer & Part Number: Sorvall Lynx 4000 type: High-throughput Superspeed Centrifuge possible Capabilities: Centrifuge equal To Product Information: main Component: High-throughput Superspeed Centrifuge possible Capabilities: Centrifuge brand Name Items Are Listed Solely For A Comparison For The Brand Name Or Equal Purchase Request. 75006580 1 Lynx 4000 200-240 V 50/60 Hz: Sorvall 2 Ea Lynx 4000: Superspeed Centrifuge, Capacity: 4 X 1000ml, Max. Rcf: 68,905 X G, Max. Speed: 24,000 Rpm, Refrigerated: Yes, Superspeed Centrifuge, Accel/decel Profiles: 9 Accel, 10 Decel startccen 2 Start-up Svc Compl. Centr: Unity Lab 2 Ea Services Start-up Service (standing Centrifuges), Duration: 1 Day, For Use With: Floor Model Centrifuges, Speedvacs, Warranty And Service Offering: Start-up Service. tcwcen3 3 Uls Total Care Wnty Pln Ss Lc: Unity 2 Ea Lab Services Total Care Warranty For Thermo Scientific Superspeed And Large Capacity Centrifuges, For Use With: Superspeed And Large Capacity Centrifuges. nc3246059 4 Service Travel: Vendor Catalog # 4 Ea Svs-travel-zone 4/new 096145075 5 Rotor Lynx F14-14x50cy: Thermo Scientific 1 Ea Fiberlite F14-14 X 50cy Fixed-angle Rotor, For Use With: Sorvall Lynx 6000 And 4000 Superspeed Centrifuges, Capacity: 14 X 50ml, Max. Speed: 14,000 Rpm, Max. Rcf: 33,746 X G, Carbon Fiber Composite, Fixed Angle Rotor, Angle: 34 Deg., Biocontainment: Yes 75100378 6 Adpt 50 To 15ml Conical 2/pk: Thermo 3 Ea Scientific Fiberlite Rotor Adapters, Description: Adapter For 15ml Conical Tubes. 75003000 7 Rotor Lynx Bioflex Hc 4x1l: Thermo 1 Ea Scientific Bioflex Hc Swinging-bucket Rotor, For Use With: Sorvall Lynx 6000 And 4000 Superspeed Centrifuges, Capacity: 4 X 1000ml, Max. Speed: 5,500 Rpm, Max. Rcf: 7,068 X G, Stainless Steel Rotor Body With Aluminum Buckets, Swinging Bucket Rotor, Angle: Horizontal, Biocontainment: Yes 75007306 8 Adapter Tx-1000 15mlconicalpk4: 1 Ea Adapters For Thermo Scientific Tx-1000 Swinging Bucket Rotor, Capacity: 96 X 15ml, For Use With: 15ml Conical Tube, Max. Tube Diameter: 17.5mm, Max. Tube Length: 121mm. 75003672 9 37 X 10 Ml Adapter 4 Pk: Thermo 1 Pg Scientific 10ml Blood Collection Tubes For Bioliner Rotor Bucket Adapters, Description: 10ml Blood Collection Tubes, No. Per Pack: 4. 75003662 10 F14s-6x250 Le Fiberlite Rotor: 2 Ea Thermo Scientific Fiberlite F14-6 X 250le Fixed Angle Rotor, For Sorvall Legend T Plus, Multifuge 3 Plus, For Use With: Thermo Scientific Sorvall Legend T Plus And Multifuge 3 Plus Centrifuges, Capacity: 6 X 250ml, Max. Speed: 10,000 Rpm, Max. Rcf: 15,316 X G, angle: 23 Deg. 75101073 11 Adpt 250 To 15ml Con 2/pk: Thermo 3 Ea Scientific Fiberlite F14-6 X 250le Rotor Adapters, Description: 15 Ml Conical Tube (set Of 2). 75100136 12 Adpt 250 To 50ml Con 2/pk: Thermo 6 Ea Scientific Fiberlite F14-6 X 250le Rotor Adapters, Description: 50ml Conical Tube (set Of 2). freight 13 Freight 1 Ea Total Cost_______________ (vi) The Us Government, Veterans Affairs (va) Seeks To Make A Procurement For 2 Ea Centrifuge Including Delivery. offeror Quotations Must Demonstrate Meeting The Salient Physical, Functional, Or Performance Characteristics Specified In This Solicitation, Otherwise It Will Be Considered Non-responsive. The Technical Specifications For This Requirement Are Listed For Brand Name Or Equal Per far 52.211-6. the Information Identified Provided Is Intended To Be Descriptive, Not Restrictive And To Indicate The Quality That Will Be Satisfactory. The Interested Parties Bear Full Responsibility To Ensure Their Submission Demonstrates To The Government That They Can Provide The Brand Name Or Equal To Supplies Being Requested. statement Of Work 1. Background. The Va Loma Linda Healthcare System Has A Requirement To Acquire 2 Ea Centrifuge Including Delivery. 2. Scope. The Vendor Is To Deliver All Items As Required Per This Solicitation. 3. Place Of Delivery department Of Veterans Affairs va Loma Linda Healthcare System 11201 Benton Street warehouse Building 1c05 loma Linda, Ca 92357 4. Period Of Performance/delivery Timeframe deliver All Items On Or Before 90 Days Aro. salient Characteristics high-throughput Superspeed Centrifuge, Rotors, And Adaptors superspeed Centrifuge Must Be A High-throughput Floor Model power Requirements Are 200-240v 50/60hz must Have Maximum Capacity Of 4l must Produce Centrifugation Speed Of No Less Than 24,000 Rpm must Be Able Yield Rotational Force Of No Less Than 68,905 X G must Be Able To Perform At A Temperature Range Of 10 Degree C To 40 Degree C must Have A Timer Control That Can Allow 99 Hours Hold-time must Have Capability Of Quick And Secure Changes Of Rotors must Use A High Torque Brushless Drive System must Be Able To Perform No Less Than 9 Acceleration And 10 Deceleration Profiles must Be Quiet And Produce No More Than 60 Dba must Offer Installation And Training must Offer Long-term Warranty rotor 1 For 4 X 1l Capacity must Be A Swinging-bucket Rotor must Be Able To Be Used In The Above Superspeed Centrifuge must Be Able To Process 35 Or More Tube Styles From Microtubes To 1l Bottles, Conical Tubes, Microplates, Tissue Culture Flasks, And Blood Bags must Be Stainless Steel Rotor Body And Aluminum Bucket must Be Able To Handle No Less Than 7,068 X G And No Less Than 5,500 Rpm must Support A Range Of Capacities And Be Able To Accommodate Adapter For 15 Ml Conical Tube And Adapter For 10 Ml Centrifuge Tubes adapters For Rotor 1 must Be Adapter Suitable For Use In The Above Rotor. must Be Adapter For Use In Swinging-bucket Carrying 15 Ml Conical Tubes must Be Adapter For Use In Swinging-bucket Carrying 10 Ml Centrifuge Tubes rotor 2 For 6 X 250 Ml Capacity must Be A Fixed Angle Rotor 1 must Be Able To Be Used In The Above Superspeed Centrifuge must Be Lightweight, Fiberlite Carbon Fiber Rotors And Be Corrosion- And Fatigue-resistant must Support A Range Of Capacities And Be Able To Accommodate 250 Ml Centrifuge Bottles Or 10 Ml, 15 Ml, 50 Ml, And 50 Ml Conical Centrifuge Tubes With Corresponding Adapters must Provide No Less Than 15 Years Warranty adapters For Rotor 2 must Be Adapter Suitable For Use In The Above Rotor 2. must Be Adapter For Use In Fix-angle Rotor With 250 Ml Capacity Carrying 15 Ml Conical Tubes must Be Adapter For Use In Fix-angle Rotor With 250 Ml Capacity Carrying 50 Ml Conical Tubes superspeed Centrifuge must Be A High-throughput Floor Model must Have Maximum Capacity Of 4l must Produce Centrifugation Speed Of No Less Than 24,000 Rpm must Be Able Yield Rotational Force Of No Less Than 68,905 X G must Be Able To Perform At A Temperature Range Of 10 Degree C To 40 Degree C must Have A Timer Control That Can Allow 99 Hours Hold-time must Have Capability Of Quick And Secure Changes Of Rotors must Use A High Torque Brushless Drive System must Be Able To Perform No Less Than 9 Acceleration And 10 Deceleration Profiles must Be Quiet And Produce No More Than 60 Dba must Offer Installation And Training must Offer Long-term Warranty rotor For 6 X 250 Ml Capacity must Be A Fixed Angle Rotor must Be Able To Be Used In The Above Superspeed Centrifuge must Be Lightweight, Fiberlite Carbon Fiber Rotors And Be Corrosion- And Fatigue-resistant must Support A Range Of Capacities And Be Able To Accommodate 250 Ml Centrifuge Bottles Or 10 Ml, 15 Ml, 50 Ml, And 50 Ml Conical Centrifuge Tubes With Corresponding Adapters must Provide No Less Than 15 Years Warranty adapter For The Above Rotor must Be Adapter Suitable For Use In The Above Rotor must Be Adapter For Use In Fix-angle Rotor With 250 Ml Capacity Carrying 15 Ml Conical Tubes must Be Adapter For Use In Fix-angle Rotor With 250 Ml Capacity Carrying 50 Ml Conical Tubes (viii) The Provision At 52.212-1, Instructions To Offerors Commercial Items, Applies To This Solicitation. far 52.212-1 Addendum: all Offeror Quotes For This Solicitation Must Be Received Electronically Through Email No Later Than 01/26/2025, 4:00 Pm Pst. Any Offeror Quotes Received After The Prescribed Date/time Shall Be Considered Late, Marked As Non-responsive And Will Not Be Considered For Award. All Questions Regarding This Solicitation Must Be Received Electronically Through Email No Later Than 11/22/2025, 4:00 Pm Pst. Offers And Questions Shall Be Sent By Email To John Harrison At John.harrison2@va.gov (ix) The Provision At Far 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items (oct 2014), Applies To This Solicitation. far 52.212-2 Addendum / Replacement: (a) The Government Will Award A Contract Resulting From This Solicitation To The Responsive And Responsible Offeror Whose Offer Conforming To The Solicitation Will Be Most Advantageous To The Government, Price And Other Factors Considered. The Following Factors Shall Be Used To Evaluate Offers: technical Acceptability Shall Be Established By Review Of Each Submitted Quote, attachments, And/or Information By The Designated Technical Evaluator/s And Verification That Any Brand Name Or Equal To Items" At A Minimum Meet The Salient Characteristics Outlined In Section Salient Characteristics Of This Solicitation. No Other Rating Or Quantitative Value Other Than Acceptable Or Unacceptable Will Be Assigned. award Will Be Made To The Offer That Meets All Minimum Requirements And Provides The Lowest Price. acceptability Of Equipment/services Shall Be Established By Review Of Each Submitted Quotation By The Designated Evaluator(s) And Verification That Any Equal-to Items Meet The Statement Of Work/salient Characteristics Included In This Solicitation. Submissions To This Solicitation Must Show Clear, Compelling, And Convincing Evidence That Equal-to Items Meet Statement Of Work/ Salient Characteristics. Offers That Include Any Items That Are Not Determined As Brand Name Or Equal Shall Result In An Unacceptable Offer. See 52.211-6 Brand Name Or Equal For Additional Information. far 52.211-6 Brand Name Or Equalâ (aug 1999) (a)â if An Item In Thisâ solicitationâ is Identified As "brand Name Or Equal," The Purchase Description Reflects The Characteristics And Level Of Quality That Will Satisfy The Government S Needs. The Salient Physical, Functional, Or Performance Characteristics That "equal"â productsâ mustâ meet Are Specified In Theâ solicitation. (b)â to Be Considered For Award,â offersâ of "equal"â products, Including "equal"â productsâ of The Brand Name Manufacturer,â must- (1)â meet The Salient Physical, Functional, Or Performance Characteristic Specified In Thisâ solicitation; (2)â clearly Identify The Item By- (i)â brand Name, If Any; And (ii)â make Or Model Number; (3)â includeâ descriptive Literatureâ such As Illustrations, Drawings, Or A Clear Reference To Previously Furnished Descriptive Data Or Information Available To Theâ contracting Officer; And (4)â clearly Describe Any Modifications Theâ offerorâ plans To Make In A Product To Make It Conform To Theâ solicitationâ requirements. Mark Any Descriptive Material To Clearly Show The Modifications. (c)â theâ contracting Officerâ will Evaluate "equal"â productsâ on The Basis Of Information Furnished By Theâ offerorâ or Identified In Theâ offerâ and Reasonably Available To Theâ contracting Officer. Theâ contracting Officerâ is Not Responsible For Locating Or Obtaining Any Information Not Identified In Theâ offer. (d)â unless Theâ offerorâ clearly Indicates In Itsâ offerâ that The Product Being Offered Is An "equal" Product, Theâ offerorâ shallâ provide The Brand Name Product Referenced In Theâ solicitation. (end Of Provision) (b) Options. The Government Will Evaluate Offers For Award Purposes By Adding The Total Price For All Options To The Total Price For The Basic Requirement. The Government May Determine That An Offer Is Unacceptable If The Option Prices Are Significantly Unbalanced. Evaluation Of Options Shall Not Obligate The Government To Exercise The Option(s). (c) A Written Notice Of Award Or Acceptance Of An Offer, Mailed Or Otherwise Furnished To The Successful Offeror Within The Time For Acceptance Specified With A Minimum Of At Least Sixty Days, Shall Result In A Binding Contract Without Further Action By Either Party. Before The Offer S Specified Expiration Time, The Government May Accept An Offer (or Part Of An Offer), Whether There Are Negotiations After Its Receipt, Unless A Written Notice Of Withdrawal Is Received Before Award. (end Of Provision) (x) Must Include A Completed Copy Of The Provision At 52.212-3 -- Offeror Representations And Certifications -- Commercial Items, With This Solicitation Or Ensure Sam.gov Is Updated With Current Information. (xi) The Clause At 52.212-4, Contract Terms And Conditions -- Commercial Items, Applies To This Acquisition. authorized Distributor Letter (adl) any Suppliers, Distributors And/or Resellers Who Participate In This Solicitation, Must Be Authorized To Provide The Supplies By The Original Equipment Manufacturer (oem). An Authorized Distributor Letter (adl) From The Manufacturer Shall Be Included With Your Response To Be Considered For Award. if The Potential Authorized Supplier Is Not The Oem, The Authorized Supplier Must Provide An Authorized Distributor Letter From The Oem Signed Within The Last 90 Days. The Letter Must Either State Specific Product(s) Quoted Or That The Quoter Is An Authorized Distributor For All Of The Manufacturer S Products. This Letter Must Be On The Manufacturer S Letterhead And Contain The Signature Of An Authorized Official For The Manufacturer. 52.212-4 Contract Terms And Conditions Commercial Items (oct 2018) (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 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 32.608-2 Of The Federal Acquisition Regulation 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; 41 U.s.c. 4712 And 10 U.s.c. 2409 Relating To Whistleblower Protections; 49 U.s.c. 40118, Fly American; And 41 U.s.c. Chapter 21 Relating To Procurement Integrity. (s) Order Of Precedence. Any Inconsistencies In This Solicitation Or Contract Shall Be Resolved By Giving Precedence In The Following Order: (1) The Schedule Of Supplies/services. (2) The Assignments, Disputes, Payments, Invoice, Other Compliances, Compliance With Laws Unique To Government Contracts, And Unauthorized Obligations Paragraphs Of This Clause; (3) The Clause At 52.212-5. (4) Addenda To This Solicitation Or Contract, Including Any License Agreements For Computer Software. (5) Solicitation Provisions If This Is A Solicitation. (6) Other Paragraphs Of This Clause. (7) The Standard Form 1449. (8) Other Documents, Exhibits, And Attachments (9) The Specification. (t) [reserved] (u) Unauthorized Obligations. (1) Except As Stated In Paragraph (u)(2) Of This Clause, When Any Supply Or Service Acquired Under This Contract Is Subject To Any End User License Agreement (eula), Terms Of Service (tos), Or Similar Legal Instrument Or Agreement, That Includes Any Clause Requiring The Government To Indemnify The Contractor Or Any Person Or Entity For Damages, Costs, Fees, Or Any Other Loss Or Liability That Would Create An Anti-deficiency Act Violation (31 U.s.c. 1341), The Following Shall Govern: (i) Any Such Clause Is Unenforceable Against The Government. (ii) Neither The Government Nor Any Government Authorized End User Shall Be Deemed To Have Agreed To Such Clause By Virtue Of It Appearing In The Eula, Tos, Or Similar Legal Instrument Or Agreement. If The Eula, Tos, Or Similar Legal Instrument Or Agreement Is Invoked Through An I Agree Click Box Or Other Comparable Mechanism (e.g., Click-wrap Or Browse-wrap Agreements), Execution Does Not Bind The Government Or Any Government Authorized End User To Such Clause. (iii) Any Such Clause Is Deemed To Be Stricken From The Eula, Tos, Or Similar Legal Instrument Or Agreement. (2) Paragraph (u)(1) Of This Clause Does Not Apply To Indemnification By The Government That Is Expressly Authorized By Statute And Specifically Authorized Under Applicable Agency Regulations And Procedures. (v) Incorporation By Reference. The Contractor S Representations And Certifications, Including Those Completed Electronically Via The System For Award Management (sam), Are Incorporated By Reference Into The Contract. (end Of Clause) (xii) The Clause At 52.212-5, Contract Terms And Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, Applies To This Acquisition. 52.212-5 Contract Terms And Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders Commercial Items (jun 2020) (a) The Contractor Shall Comply With The Following Federal Acquisition Regulation (far) Clauses, Which Are Incorporated In This Contract By Reference, To Implement Provisions Of Law Or Executive Orders Applicable To Acquisitions Of Commercial Items: (1) 52.203-19, Prohibition On Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements Or Statements (jan 2017) (section 743 Of Division E, Title Vii, Of The Consolidated And Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (pub. L. 113-235) And Its Successor Provisions In Subsequent Appropriations Acts (and As Extended In Continuing Resolutions)). (2) 52.204 23, Prohibition On Contracting For Hardware, Software, And Services Developed Or Provided By Kaspersky Lab And Other Covered Entities (jul 2018) (section 1634 Of Pub. L. 115 91). (3) 52.204 25, Prohibition On Contracting For Certain Telecommunications And Video Surveillance Services Or Equipment. (aug 2019) (section 889(a)(1)(a) Of Pub. L. 115 232). (4) 52.209-10, Prohibition On Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations (nov 2015). (5) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (aug 1996) (31 U.s.c. 3553). (6) 52.233-4, Applicable Law For Breach Of Contract Claim (oct 2004) (public Laws 108-77 And 108-78 (19 U.s.c. 3805 Note)). (b) The Contractor Shall Comply With The Far Clauses In This Paragraph (b) That The Contracting Officer Has Indicated As Being Incorporated In This Contract By Reference To Implement Provisions Of Law Or Executive Orders Applicable To Acquisitions Of Commercial Items: [] (1) 52.203 6, Restrictions On Subcontractor Sales To The Government (jun 2020), With Alternate I (oct 1995) (41 U.s.c. 4704 And 10 U.s.c. 2402). [] (2) 52.203 13, Contractor Code Of Business Ethics And Conduct (jun 2020) (41 U.s.c. 3509). [] (3) 52.203 15, Whistleblower Protections Under The American Recovery And Reinvestment Act Of 2009 (jun 2010) (section 1553 Of Pub. L. 111-5). (applies To Contracts Funded By The American Recovery And Reinvestment Act Of 2009.) [] (4) 52.204 10, Reporting Executive Compensation And First-tier Subcontract Awards (jun 2020) (pub. L. 109 282) (31 U.s.c. 6101 Note). [] (5) [reserved] [] (6) 52.204 14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (oct 2016) (pub. L. 111 117, Section 743 Of Div. C). [] (7) 52.204 15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements For Indefinite-delivery Contracts (oct 2016) (pub. L. 111 117, Section 743 Of Div. C). [] (8) 52.209 6, Protecting The Government S Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Or Proposed For Debarment. (jun 2020) (31 U.s.c. 6101 Note). [] (9) 52.209-9, Updates Of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (oct 2018) (41 U.s.c. 2313). [] (10) [reserved] [] (11)(i) 52.219-3, Notice Of Hubzone Set-aside Or Sole-source Award (mar 2020) (15 U.s.c. 657a). [] (ii) Alternate I (mar 2020) Of 52.219-3. [x] (12)(i) 52.219-4, Notice Of Price Evaluation Preference For Hubzone Small Business Concerns (mar 2020) (if The Offeror Elects To Waive The Preference, It Shall So Indicate In Its Offer) (15 U.s.c. 657a). [] (ii) Alternate I (mar 2020) Of 52.219-4. [] (13) [reserved] [] (14)(i) 52.219-6, Notice Of Total Small Business Set-aside (mar 2020) (15 U.s.c. 644). [] (ii) Alternate I (mar 2020). [] (15)(i) 52.219-7, Notice Of Partial Small Business Set-aside (mar 2020) (15 U.s.c. 644). [] (ii) Alternate I (mar 2020) Of 52.219-7. [] (16) 52.219-8, Utilization Of Small Business Concerns (oct 2018) (15 U.s.c. 637(d)(2) And (3)). [] (17)(i) 52.219 9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (jun 2020) (15 U.s.c. 637(d)(4)). [] (ii) Alternate I (nov 2016) Of 52.219-9. [] (iii) Alternate Ii (nov 2016) Of 52.219-9. [] (iv) Alternate Iii (jun 2020) Of 52.219 9. [] (v) Alternate Iv (jun 2020) Of 52.219 9. [] (18) 52.219-13, Notice Of Set-aside Of Orders (mar 2020) (15 U.s.c. 644(r)). [] (19) 52.219-14, Limitations On Subcontracting (mar 2020) (15 U.s.c. 637(a)(14)). [] (20) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages Subcontracting Plan (jan 1999) (15 U.s.c. 637(d)(4)(f)(i)). [] (21) 52.219-27, Notice Of Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Business Set-aside (mar 2020) (15 U.s.c. 657f). [] (22)(i) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (mar 2020) (15 U.s.c 632(a)(2)). [] (ii) Alternate I (mar 2020) Of 52.219-28. [] (23) 52.219-29, Notice Of Set-aside For, Or Sole Source Award To, Economically Disadvantaged Women-owned Small Business (edwosb) Concerns (mar 2020) (15 U.s.c. 637(m)). [] (24) 52.219-30, Notice Of Set-aside For, Or Sole Source Award To, Women-owned Small Business Concerns Eligible Under The Women-owned Small Business Program (mar 2020) (15 U.s.c. 637(m)). [] (25) 52.219-32, Orders Issued Directly Under Small Business Reserves (mar 2020) (15 U.s.c. 644(r)). [] (26) 52.219-33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (mar 2020) (15 U.s.c. 637(a)(17)) [] (27) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (june 2003) (e.o. 11755). [] (28) 52.222 19, Child Labor Cooperation With Authorities And Remedies (jan 2020) (e.o. 13126). [] (29) 52.222-21, Prohibition Of Segregated Facilities (apr 2015). [] (30)(i) 52.222 26, Equal Opportunity (sep 2016) (e.o. 11246). [] (ii) Alternate I (feb 1999) Of 52.222-26. [] (31)(i) 52.222 35, Equal Opportunity For Veterans (jun 2020) (38 U.s.c. 4212). [] (ii) Alternate I (july 2014) Of 52.222-35. [] (32)(i) 52.222 36, Equal Opportunity For Workers With Disabilities (jun 2020) (29 U.s.c. 793). [] (ii) Alternate I (july 2014) Of 52.222-36. [] (33) 52.222 37, Employment Reports On Veterans (jun 2020) (38 U.s.c. 4212). [] (34) 52.222-40, Notification Of Employee Rights Under The National Labor Relations Act (dec 2010) (e.o. 13496). [x] (35)(i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking In Persons (jan 2019) (22 U.s.c. Chapter 78 And E.o. 13627). [] (ii) Alternate I (mar 2015) Of 52.222-50 (22 U.s.c. Chapter 78 And E.o. 13627). [] (36) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (oct 2015). (e. O. 12989). (not Applicable To The Acquisition Of Commercially Available Off-the-shelf Items Or Certain Other Types Of Commercial Items As Prescribed In 22.1803.) [] (37)(i) 52.223-9, Estimate Of Percentage Of Recovered Material Content For Epa-designated Items (may 2008) (42 U.s.c.6962(c)(3)(a)(ii)). (not Applicable To The Acquisition Of Commercially Available Off-the-shelf Items.) [] (ii) Alternate I (may 2008) Of 52.223-9 (42 U.s.c. 6962(i)(2)(c)). (not Applicable To The Acquisition Of Commercially Available Off-the-shelf Items.) [] (38) 52.223-11, Ozone-depleting Substances And High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (jun 2016) (e.o. 13693). [] (39) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, Or Disposal Of Refrigeration Equipment And Air Conditioners (jun 2016) (e.o. 13693). [] (40)(i) 52.223-13, Acquisition Of Epeatâ®-registered Imaging Equipment (jun 2014) (e.o.s 13423 And 13514). [] (ii) Alternate I (oct 2015) Of 52.223-13. [] (41)(i) 52.223-14, Acquisition Of Epeatâ®-registered Televisions (jun 2014) (e.o.s 13423 And 13514). [] (ii) Alternate I (jun 2014) Of 52.223-14. [] (42) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency In Energy-consuming Products (dec 2007)(42 U.s.c. 8259b). [] (43)(i) 52.223-16, Acquisition Of Epeatâ®-registered Personal Computer Products (oct 2015) (e.o.s 13423 And 13514). [] (ii) Alternate I (jun 2014) Of 52.223-16. [x] (44) 52.223 18, Encouraging Contractor Policies To Ban Text Messaging While Driving (jun 2020) (e.o. 13513). [] (45) 52.223-20, Aerosols (jun 2016) (e.o. 13693). [] (46) 52.223-21, Foams (jun 2016) (e.o. 13693). [] (47) (i) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (jan 2017) (5 U.s.c. 552a). [] (ii) Alternate I (jan 2017) Of 52.224-3. [] (48) 52.225-1, Buy American Supplies (may 2014) (41 U.s.c. Chapter 83). [] (49)(i) 52.225-3, Buy American Free Trade Agreements Israeli Trade Act (may 2014) (41 U.s.c. Chapter 83, 19 U.s.c. 3301 Note, 19 U.s.c. 2112 Note, 19 U.s.c. 3805 Note, 19 U.s.c. 4001 Note, Pub. L. 103-182, 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, 110-138, 112-41, 112-42, And 112-43. [] (ii) Alternate I (may 2014) Of 52.225-3. [] (iii) Alternate Ii (may 2014) Of 52.225-3. [] (iv) Alternate Iii (may 2014) Of 52.225-3. [] (50) 52.225 5, Trade Agreements (oct 2019) (19 U.s.c. 2501, Et Seq., 19 U.s.c. 3301 Note). [x] (51) 52.225-13, Restrictions On Certain Foreign Purchases (jun 2008) (e.o.'s, Proclamations, And Statutes Administered By The Office Of Foreign Assets Control Of The Department Of The Treasury). [] (52) 52.225 26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside The United States (oct 2016) (section 862, As Amended, Of The National Defense Authorization Act For Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.s.c. 2302 Note). [] (53) 52.226-4, Notice Of Disaster Or Emergency Area Set-aside (nov 2007) (42 U.s.c. 5150). [] (54) 52.226-5, Restrictions On Subcontracting Outside Disaster Or Emergency Area (nov 2007) (42 U.s.c. 5150). [x] (55) 52.229 12, Tax On Certain Foreign Procurements (jun 2020). [] (56) 52.232-29, Terms For Financing Of Purchases Of Commercial Items (feb 2002) (41 U.s.c. 4505, 10 U.s.c. 2307(f)). [] (57) 52.232-30, Installment Payments For Commercial Items (jan 2017) (41 U.s.c. 4505, 10 U.s.c. 2307(f)). [x] (58) 52.232-33, Payment By Electronic Funds Transfer System For Award Management (oct 2018) (31 U.s.c. 3332). [] (59) 52.232-34, Payment By Electronic Funds Transfer Other Than System For Award Management (jul 2013) (31 U.s.c. 3332). [] (60) 52.232-36, Payment By Third Party (may 2014) (31 U.s.c. 3332). [] (61) 52.239-1, Privacy Or Security Safeguards (aug 1996) (5 U.s.c. 552a). [] (62) 52.242-5, Payments To Small Business Subcontractors (jan 2017)(15 U.s.c. 637(d)(13)). [] (63)(i) 52.247-64, Preference For Privately Owned U.s.-flag Commercial Vessels (feb 2006) (46 U.s.c. Appx. 1241(b) And 10 U.s.c. 2631). [] (ii) Alternate I (apr 2003) Of 52.247-64. [] (iii) Alternate Ii (feb 2006) Of 52.247-64. (c) The Contractor Shall Comply With The Far Clauses In This Paragraph (c), Applicable To Commercial Services, That The Contracting Officer Has Indicated As Being Incorporated In This Contract By Reference To Implement Provisions Of Law Or Executive Orders Applicable To Acquisitions Of Commercial Items: [] (1) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (aug 2018) (41 U.s.c. Chapter 67). [] (2) 52.222-42, Statement Of Equivalent Rates For Federal Hires (may 2014) (29 U.s.c. 206 And 41 U.s.c. Chapter 67). [] (3) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act And Service Contract Labor Standards Price Adjustment (multiple Year And Option Contracts) (aug 2018) (29 U.s.c. 206 And 41 U.s.c. Chapter 67). [] (4) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act And Service Contract Labor Standards Price Adjustment (may 2014) (29 U.s.c 206 And 41 U.s.c. Chapter 67). [] (5) 52.222-51, Exemption From Application Of The Service Contract Labor Standards To Contracts For Maintenance, Calibration, Or Repair Of Certain Equipment Requirements (may 2014) (41 U.s.c. Chapter 67). [] (6) 52.222-53, Exemption From Application Of The Service Contract Labor Standards To Contracts For Certain Services Requirements (may 2014) (41 U.s.c. Chapter 67). [] (7) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (dec 2015). [] (8) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (jan 2017) (e.o. 13706). [] (9) 52.226 6, Promoting Excess Food Donation To Nonprofit Organizations (jun 2020) (42 U.s.c. 1792). (d) Comptroller General Examination Of Record. The Contractor Shall Comply With The Provisions Of This Paragraph (d) If This Contract Was Awarded Using Other Than Sealed Bid, Is In Excess Of The Simplified Acquisition Threshold, As Defined In Far 2.101, On The Date Of Award Of This Contract, And Does Not Contain The Clause At 52.215-2, Audit And Records Negotiation. (1) The Comptroller General Of The United States, Or An Authorized Representative Of The Comptroller General, Shall Have Access To And Right To Examine Any Of The Contractor's Directly Pertinent Records Involving Transactions Related To This Contract. (2) The Contractor Shall Make Available At Its Offices At All Reasonable Times The Records, Materials, And Other Evidence For Examination, Audit, Or Reproduction, Until 3 Years After Final Payment Under This Contract Or For Any Shorter Period Specified In Far Subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, Of The Other Clauses Of This Contract. If This Contract Is Completely Or Partially Terminated, The Records Relating To The Work Terminated Shall Be Made Available For 3 Years After Any Resulting Final Termination Settlement. Records Relating To Appeals Under The Disputes Clause Or To Litigation Or The Settlement Of Claims Arising Under Or Relating To This Contract Shall Be Made Available Until Such Appeals, Litigation, Or Claims Are Finally Resolved. (3) As Used In This Clause, Records Include Books, Documents, Accounting Procedures And Practices, And Other Data, Regardless Of Type And Regardless Of Form. This Does Not Require The Contractor To Create Or Maintain Any Record That The Contractor Does Not Maintain In The Ordinary Course Of Business Or Pursuant To A Provision Of Law. (e)(1) Notwithstanding The Requirements Of The Clauses In Paragraphs (a), (b), (c), And (d) Of This Clause, The Contractor Is Not Required To Flow Down Any Far Clause, Other Than Those In This Paragraph (e)(1) In A Subcontract For Commercial Items. Unless Otherwise Indicated Below, The Extent Of The Flow Down Shall Be As Required By The Clause (i) 52.203 13, Contractor Code Of Business Ethics And Conduct (jun 2020) (41 U.s.c. 3509). (ii) 52.203-19, Prohibition On Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements Or Statements (jan 2017) (section 743 Of Division E, Title Vii, Of The Consolidated And Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (pub. L. 113-235) And Its Successor Provisions In Subsequent Appropriations Acts (and As Extended In Continuing Resolutions)). (iii) 52.204 23, Prohibition On Contracting For Hardware, Software, And Services Developed Or Provided By Kaspersky Lab And Other Covered Entities (jul 2018) (section 1634 Of Pub. L. 115 91). (iv) 52.204 25, Prohibition On Contracting For Certain Telecommunications And Video Surveillance Services Or Equipment. (aug 2019) (section 889(a)(1)(a) Of Pub. L. 115 232). (v) 52.219 8, Utilization Of Small Business Concerns (oct 2018) (15 U.s.c. 637(d)(2) And (3)), In All Subcontracts That Offer Further Subcontracting Opportunities. If The Subcontract (except Subcontracts To Small Business Concerns) Exceeds The Applicable Threshold Specified In Far 19.702(a) On The Date Of Subcontract Award, The Subcontractor Must Include 52.219 8 In Lower Tier Subcontracts That Offer Subcontracting Opportunities. (vi) 52.222-21, Prohibition Of Segregated Facilities (apr 2015). (vii) 52.222 26, Equal Opportunity (sep 2016) (e.o. 11246). (viii) 52.222 35, Equal Opportunity For Veterans (jun 2020) (38 U.s.c. 4212). (ix) 52.222 36, Equal Opportunity For Workers With Disabilities (jun 2020) (29 U.s.c. 793). (x) 52.222 37, Employment Reports On Veterans (jun 2020) (38 U.s.c. 4212). (xi) 52.222-40, Notification Of Employee Rights Under The National Labor Relations Act (dec 2010) (e.o. 13496). Flow Down Required In Accordance With Paragraph (f) Of Far Clause 52.222-40. (xii) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (aug 2018) (41 U.s.c. Chapter 67). (xiii)(a) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking In Persons (jan 2019) (22 U.s.c. Chapter 78 And E.o. 13627). (b) Alternate I (mar 2015) Of 52.222-50 (22 U.s.c. Chapter 78 And E.o. 13627). (xiv) 52.222-51, Exemption From Application Of The Service Contract Labor Standards To Contracts For Maintenance, Calibration, Or Repair Of Certain Equipment Requirements (may 2014) (41 U.s.c. Chapter 67). (xv) 52.222-53, Exemption From Application Of The Service Contract Labor Standards To Contracts For Certain Services Requirements (may 2014) (41 U.s.c. Chapter 67). (xvi) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (oct 2015) (e. O. 12989). (xvii) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (dec 2015). (xviii) 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (jan 2017) (e.o. 13706). (xix)(a) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (jan 2017) (5 U.s.c. 552a). (b) Alternate I (jan 2017) Of 52.224-3. (xx) 52.225 26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside The United States (oct 2016) (section 862, As Amended, Of The National Defense Authorization Act For Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.s.c. 2302 Note). (xxi) 52.226 6, Promoting Excess Food Donation To Nonprofit Organizations (jun 2020) (42 U.s.c. 1792). Flow Down Required In Accordance With Paragraph (e) Of Far Clause 52.226-6. (xxii) 52.247-64, Preference For Privately Owned U.s.-flag Commercial Vessels (feb 2006) (46 U.s.c. Appx. 1241(b) And 10 U.s.c. 2631). Flow Down Required In Accordance With Paragraph (d) Of Far Clause 52.247-64. (2) While Not Required, The Contractor May Include In Its Subcontracts For Commercial Items A Minimal Number Of Additional Clauses Necessary To Satisfy Its Contractual Obligations. (end Of Clause) (xxiii) In Addition, The Following Clauses Shall Also Apply: 52.211-6 Brand Name Or Equal (aug 1999) (a) If An Item In This Solicitation Is Identified As Brand Name Or Equal, The Purchase Description Reflects The Characteristics And Level Of Quality That Will Satisfy The Government S Needs. The Salient Physical, Functional, Or Performance Characteristics That Equal Products Must Meet Are Specified In The Solicitation. (b) To Be Considered For Award, Offers Of Equal Products, Including Equal Products Of The Brand Name Manufacturer, Must (1) Meet The Salient Physical, Functional, Or Performance Characteristic Specified In This Solicitation; (2) Clearly Identify The Item By (i) Brand Name, If Any; And (ii) Make Or Model Number; (3) Include Descriptive Literature Such As Illustrations, Drawings, Or A Clear Reference To Previously Furnished Descriptive Data Or Information Available To The Contracting Officer; And (4) Clearly Describe Any Modification The Offeror Plans To Make In A Product To Make It Conform To The Solicitation Requirements. Mark Any Descriptive Material To Clearly Show The Modification. (c) The Contracting Officer Will Evaluate Equal Products On The Basis Of Information Furnished By The Offeror Or Identified In The Offer And Reasonably Available To The Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer Is Not Responsible For Locating Or Obtaining Any Information Not Identified In The Offer. (d) Unless The Offeror Clearly Indicates In Its Offer That The Product Being Offered Is An Equal Product, The Offeror Shall Provide The Brand Name Product Referenced In The Solicitation. (end Of Clause) 52.217-6 - Option For Increased Quantity (mar 1989) the Government May Increase The Quantity Of Supplies Called For In The Schedule At The Unit Price Specified. The Contracting Officer May Exercise The Option By Written Notice To The Contractor Within One-hundred Eighty (180) Calendar Days Of Contract Conclusion. Delivery Of The Added Items, Not To Exceed 50% Of All Contract Line Items, Shall Continue At The Same Rate As The Like Items Called For Under The Contract, Unless The Parties Otherwise Agree. (end Of Clause) 852.212-72 - Gray Market And Counterfeit Items (mar 2020) (a) No Used, Refurbished, Or Remanufactured Supplies Or Equipment/parts Shall Be Provided. This Procurement Is For New Original Equipment Manufacturer (oem) Items Only. No Gray Market Items Shall Be Provided. Gray Market Items Are Oem Goods Intentionally Or Unintentionally Sold Outside An Authorized Sales Territory Or Sold By Non-authorized Dealers In An Authorized Sales Territory. (b) No Counterfeit Supplies Or Equipment/parts Shall Be Provided. Counterfeit Items Include Unlawful Or Unauthorized Reproductions, Substitutions, Or Alterations That Have Been Mismarked, Misidentified, Or Otherwise Misrepresented To Be An Authentic, Unmodified Item From The Original Manufacturer, Or A Source With The Express Written Authority Of The Original Manufacturer Or Current Design Activity, Including An Authorized Aftermarket Manufacturer. Unlawful Or Unauthorized Substitutions Include Used Items Represented As New, Or The False Identification Of Grade, Serial Number, Lot Number, Date Code, Or Performance Characteristics. (c) Vendor Shall Be An Oem, Authorized Dealer, Authorized Distributor Or Authorized Reseller For The Proposed Equipment/system, Verified By An Authorization Letter Or Other Documents From The Oem. All Software Licensing, Warranty And Service Associated With The Equipment/system Shall Be In Accordance With The Oem Terms And Conditions. (end Of Clause) 52.252-2 - Clauses Incorporated By Reference (feb 1998) this Contract Incorporates One Or More Clauses By Reference, With The Same Force And Effect As If They Were Given In Full Text. Upon Request, The Contracting Officer Will Make Their Full Text Available. Also, The Full Text Of A Clause May Be Accessed Electronically At This/these Address(es): http://www.acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html (far) http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/index.asp (vaar) (end Of Clause) in Addition, The Following Clauses And Provisions Shall Also Apply: 52.232-18 availability Of Funds (apr 1984) 52.233-1 disputes (may 2014) 52.233-3 protest After Award (aug 1996) 852.203-70 commercial Advertising (jan 2008) 852.232-72 electronic Submission Of Payment Requests (nov 2012) 52.204-7 system For Award Management (oct 2018) 52.204-16 commercial And Government Entity Code Reporting (oct 2016) 52.209-7 information Regarding Responsibility Matters (oct 2018) 52.233-2 service Of Protest (sept 2006) 852.233-70 protest Content/alternative Dispute Resolution (oct 2018) 852.252-70 solicitation Provisions Or Clauses Incorporated By Reference (jan 2008) 852.237-70 contractor Responsibilities apr 1984 852.215-70 service-disabled Veteran-owned And Veteran-owned Small Business Evaluation Factors jul 2016

Details: Page 1 Of 11 Page 1 Of 14 Page 15 Of 16 Page 1 Of Page 1 Of Description This Is A Combined Synopsis Solicitation (css) For Commercial Services Prepared In Accordance With The Format In Far Subpart 12.6, Streamlined Procedures For Evaluation And Solicitation For Commercial Products And Commercial Services., Using Simplified Acquisition Procedures Found At Far Part 13 And As Supplemented With Additional Information Included In This Notice. This Announcement Constitutes The Only Solicitation; Quotes Are Being Requested And A Written Solicitation Will Not Be Issued. This Solicitation Number 36c24425q0228 Is Being Issued As A Request For Quote (rfq). The Government Anticipates Awarding One, Five-year, Firm-fixed-price Indefinite Delivery - Indefinite Quantity (idiq) Contract Resulting From This Solicitation. This Solicitation Document And Incorporated Provisions And Clauses Are Those In Effect Through Federal Acquisition Circular (fac) 2024-07 (effective Date 08/29/2024) And Can Be Found At: Far | Acquisition.gov . The Associated North American Industrial Classification System (naics) Code For This Procurement Is 561621 With A Small Business Size Standard Of $19.0 Million And The Product/service Code Is: H312 This Solicitation Is A Small Business Set-aside. â This Solicitation Requires Registration With The System For Award Management (sam) Prior To Award, Pursuant To Applicable Regulations And Guidelines. Registration Information Is At: Http://www.sam.gov . Confirmation Of Sam Registration Will Be Validated Prior To Awarding A Contract.â â The Veterans Integrated Service Network 04 (visn4), Has A New Requirement For Smoke And Fire Alarm Inspection And Repair Services At The Wilmington, De Va Medical Center As Listed In The Statement Of Work (sow), Attachment A.ââ â The Contractor Shall Provide All Necessary Requirements Cited In The Sow. All Work Is To Be Performed In Accordance With Applicable Federal, State, And Local Regulations Or Ordinances. All Interested Offerors Shall Provide A Quotation For The Following: Pricing Schedule, Attachment C. Place Of Performance: Wilmington, De Vamc. Visn-04 Intends To Award One Five-year Idiq Contract With Orders Anticipated To Begin Approximately: 2/3/2025-2/2/2030. A Complete Description Of The Services To Be Acquired, And/or Applicable Government Need(s) Are As Follows: See Attachment A: Statement Of Work. Contracting Office Address: Department Of Veterans Affairs Regional Procurement Office East Network Contracting Office 4 (nco 4) Va Pittsburgh Medical Center 1010 Delafield Rd., Pittsburgh, Pa 15215 Contract Specialist: Andrew Chmielewski 52.212-4, Contract Terms And Conditions - Commercial Products And Commercial Services (nov 2023) 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated By Reference (feb 1998) This Contract Incorporates One Or More Clauses By Reference, With The Same Force And Effect As If They Were Given In Full Text. Upon Request, The Contracting Officer Will Make Their Full Text Available. Also, The Full Text Of A Clause May Be Accessed Electronically At This/these Address(es): Http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html Http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/ (end Of Clause) Far Number Title Date 52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights And Requirement To Inform Employees Of Whistleblower Rights Nov 2023 52.204-9 52.204-13 Personal Identity Verification Of Contractor Personnel System For Award Management Maintenance Jan 2011 Oct 2018 52.204-18 Commercial And Government Entity Code Maintenance Aug 2020 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments To Small Business Subcontractors Mar 2023 52.216-18 Ordering (aug 2020) (a) Any Supplies And Services To Be Furnished Under This Contract Shall Be Ordered By Issuance Of Delivery Orders Or Task Orders By The Individuals Or Activities Designated In The Schedule. Such Orders May Be Issued From 2/3/2025 Through 2/2/2030. (b) All Delivery Orders Or Task Orders Are Subject To The Terms And Conditions Of This Contract. In The Event Of Conflict Between A Delivery Order Or Task Order And This Contract, The Contract Shall Control. (c) A Delivery Order Or Task Order Is Considered "issued" When (1) If Sent By Mail (includes Transmittal By U.s. Mail Or Private Delivery Service), The Government Deposits The Order In The Mail; (2) If Sent By Fax, The Government Transmits The Order To The Contractor S Fax Number; Or (3) If Sent Electronically, The Government Either (i) Posts A Copy Of The Delivery Order Or Task Order To A Government Document Access System, And Notice Is Sent To The Contractor; Or (ii) Distributes The Delivery Order Or Task Order Via Email To The Contractor S Email Address. (d) Orders May Be Issued By Methods Other Than Those Enumerated In This Clause Only If Authorized In The Contract. (end Of Clause) 52.216-19 Order Limitations (oct 1995) (a) Minimum Order. When The Government Requires Supplies Or Services Covered By This Contract In An Amount Of Less Than $2,000.00, The Government Is Not Obligated To Purchase, Nor Is The Contractor Obligated To Furnish, Those Supplies Or Services Under The Contract. (b) Maximum Order. The Contractor Is Not Obligated To Honor (1) Any Order For A Single Item In Excess Of $500,000.00; (2) Any Order For A Combination Of Items In Excess Of $1,000,000.00; Or (3) A Series Of Orders From The Same Ordering Office Within 30 Days That Together Call For Quantities Exceeding The Limitation In Paragraph (b)(1) Or (2) Of This Section. (c) If This Is A Requirements Contract (i.e., Includes The Requirements Clause At Subsection 52.216-21 Of The Federal Acquisition Regulation (far)), The Government Is Not Required To Order A Part Of Any One Requirement From The Contractor If That Requirement Exceeds The Maximum-order Limitations In Paragraph (b) Of This Section. (d) Notwithstanding Paragraphs (b) And (c) Of This Section, The Contractor Shall Honor Any Order Exceeding The Maximum Order Limitations In Paragraph (b), Unless That Order (or Orders) Is Returned To The Ordering Office Within 1 Days After Issuance, With Written Notice Stating The Contractor's Intent Not To Ship The Item (or Items) Called For And The Reasons. Upon Receiving This Notice, The Government May Acquire The Supplies Or Services From Another Source. (end Of Clause) 52.216-22 Indefinite Quantity (oct 1995) This Is An Indefinite-quantity Contract For The Supplies Or Services Specified, And Effective For The Period Stated, In The Schedule. The Quantities Of Supplies And Services Specified In The Schedule Are Estimates Only And Are Not Purchased By This Contract. (b) Delivery Or Performance Shall Be Made Only As Authorized By Orders Issued In Accordance With The Ordering Clause. The Contractor Shall Furnish To The Government, When And If Ordered, The Supplies Or Services Specified In The Schedule Up To And Including The Quantity Designated In The Schedule As The "maximum." The Government Shall Order At Least The Quantity Of Supplies Or Services Designated In The Schedule As The "minimum." (c) Except For Any Limitations On Quantities In The Order Limitations Clause Or In The Schedule, There Is No Limit On The Number Of Orders That May Be Issued. The Government May Issue Orders Requiring Delivery To Multiple Destinations Or Performance At Multiple Locations. (d) Any Order Issued During The Effective Period Of This Contract And Not Completed Within That Period Shall Be Completed By The Contractor Within The Time Specified In The Order. The Contract Shall Govern The Contractor's And Government's Rights And Obligations With Respect To That Order To The Same Extent As If The Order Were Completed During The Contract's Effective Period; Provided, That The Contractor Shall Not Be Required To Make Any Deliveries Under This Contract After 2/2/2031. (end Of Clause) Far 52.237-2 Protection Of Government Buildings, Equipment, And Vegetationâ(apr 1984) The Contractorâshallâuse Reasonable Care To Avoid Damaging Existing Buildings, Equipment, And Vegetation On The Government Installation. If The Contractor S Failure To Use Reasonable Care Causes Damage To Any Of This Property, The Contractorâshallâreplace Or Repair The Damage At No Expense To The Government As Theâcontracting Officerâdirects. If The Contractor Fails Or Refuses To Make Such Repair Or Replacement, The Contractorâshallâbe Liable For The Cost, Whichâmayâbe Deducted From The Contract Price. (end Of Clause) Vaar 852.203-70 Commercial Advertising (may 2018) Vaar 852.232-72 Electronic Submission Of Payment Requests (nov 2018) Vaar 852.242-71 Administrative Contracting Officer (oct 2020) Far 52.212-5, Contract Terms And Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders-commercial Products And Commercial Services (may 2024). The Following Subparagraphs Are Applicable: Subparagraph (b)(5), (b)(9), (b)(11), (b)(12), (b)(18), (b)(23), (b)(26), (b)(31), (b)(32), (b)(33), (b)(34), (b)(35), (b)(36), (b)(37), (b)(39), (b)(46), (b)(51), (b)(55), (b)(56), (b)(59). Subparagraph (c)(1), (c)(2) Class 25190/ Monetary Wage-fringe Benefits $34.69, (c)(7), (c)(8). The Following Solicitation Provisions Apply To This Acquisition And May Be Incorporated By Reference: 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated By Reference (feb 1998) This Solicitation Incorporates One Or More Solicitation Provisions By Reference, With The Same Force And Effect As If They Were Given In Full Text. Upon Request, The Contracting Officer Will Make Their Full Text Available. The Offeror Is Cautioned That The Listed Provisions May Include Blocks That Must Be Completed By The Offeror And Submitted With Its Quotation Or Offer. In Lieu Of Submitting The Full Text Of Those Provisions, The Offeror May Identify The Provision By Paragraph Identifier And Provide The Appropriate Information With Its Quotation Or Offer. Also, The Full Text Of A Solicitation Provision May Be Accessed Electronically At This/these Address(es): Http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html Http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/ (end Of Provision) Far Number Title Date 52.204-7 System For Award Management Oct 2018 52.204-16 Commercial And Government Entity Code Reporting Aug 2020 52.229-11 Tax On Certain Foreign Procurements Notice And Representation Jun 2020 852.233-70 852.239-75 Protest Content/alternative Dispute Resolution Information And Communication Technology Accessibility Notice Oct 2018 Feb 2023 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications And Video Surveillance (nov 2021) 52.216-1 Type Of Contract (apr 1984) The Government Contemplates Award Of A Firm-fixed-price, Idiq Contract Resulting From This Solicitation. 52.233-2 Service Of Protest (sep 2006) Notify The Following: Nicholas Guzenski Through Va Email: Nicholas.guzenski@va.gov 852.233 70, Protest Content/alternative Dispute Resolution (oct 2018) (end Of Clause) Addendum To Far 52.212-1 Instructions To Offerors-commercial Products And Commercial Services: Any Questions Or Concerns Regarding This Solicitation Should Be Forwarded In Writing Via E-mail To The Point Of Contact Listed Below. Quotes In Response To This Rfq Are Due On 2:00 Pm (est), Friday, January 24, 2025. Quotes Shall Be Submitted In Writing And Sent Via Email To Contracting Specialist: Andrew Chmielewski; Andrew.chmielewski@va.gov. Please Insert Solicitation Number 36c24425q0228 Wilmington Fire And Smoke Alarm Inspection And Repair Services In The Subject Line Of Your Email. All Submissions Shall Be 5mb Or Less. If The Email Is More Than 5mb, Submit Multiple Emails Labeling Them 1 Of Xx, 2 Of Xx, Etc. Late Submissions Shall Be Treated In Accordance With The Solicitation Provision At Far 52.212-1(f). Any Questions Or Concerns Regarding This Solicitation Shall Be Forwarded In Writing Via Email To The Contracting Specialist By 2:00 Pm Est, Tuesday January 21, 2025. Questions Will Not Be Accepted After This Date. Responses To The Offeror S Question(s) Will Be Posted Via An Amendment On Sam.gov / Contract Opportunities Via: Http://www.sam.gov Failure To Follow All Instructions May Result In Offeror(s)s Being Determined As Non-responsive And Be Removed From This Competition. All Proposals Shall Be Valid 60 Days From The Quote Response Date. Offeror(s)s Are Cautioned To Be Responsive To All Requirements In The Sow And To Provide Sufficient Information To Allow For Evaluation Of The Quotes. Offeror S Are Required To Submit The Following: Attachment C: Price Schedule: Please Complete Price Information In The Last Two Columns Of Attachment C And Return With Your Quote. To Facilitate The Award Process, All Quotes Shall Include A Statement Regarding The Terms And Conditions Herein As Follows: "the Terms And Conditions In The Solicitation Are Acceptable To Be Included In The Award Document Without Modification, Deletion, Or Addition." Or "the Terms And Conditions In The Solicitation Are Acceptable To Be Included In The Award Document With The Exception, Deletion, Or Addition Of The Following:" And A Statement To Acknowledge Amendments, If Applicable. Cover Letter. Offeror(s)s Shall Submit A Cover Letter Identifying Their Company Name, Contact Information, Cage Code, Sam Unique Entity Id (uei) Number Of The Prime And Any Teaming Partner/subcontractor. Offeror(s)s Shall Include A Completed Copy Of The Provision 52.212-3 With Their Quote If The Offeror(s) Has Not Completed It Electronically In The System For Award Management (sam), Accessed Via: Http://www.sam.gov Offeror(s)s Shall Submit A Technical Capability Which Shall Address The Following At A Minimum: Staffing/contractor Personnel: Explain Ability To Supply Adequate Staff To Perform Gauge Calibration In Accordance With The Sow. Qualifications: Explain Contractor S Ability To Meet Industry Standards In Accordance With The Sow With Regards To Gauge Calibration. The Evaluator Shall Submit Past Performance Questionnaire (attachment B) With Their Quote. Offeror(s)s Shall Provide Up To Three (3) References, Preferably Of Government Work, Performed In The Last Three (3) Years. Past Performance Information Shall Be Recent (performance Within The Last Three Years) And Relevant To This Scope Of Work. All Past Performance References Shall Be Completed By The Evaluator And Include Name Of Client, Customer Point Of Contact, Customer Telephone Number, Contract Number, Award Amount, Project/service Location, And Other Information Relevant To This Quote. The Apparent Awardees Past Performance Will Be Evaluated As Part Of The Contractor Responsibility Determination To Ensure The Presence Of An Acceptable Performance Record In Accordance With Far 9.104-1. The Government Reserves The Right To Seek Past Performance Information From Any Sources Not Included In Your Past Performance And Available To The Government To Include, But Not Limited To, Cpars Or Other Databases; Interviews With Program Managers, Customers, And Contracting Officers; And References Provided By The Contractor. Addendum To 52.212-2 Evaluation Commercial Products And Commercial Services The Government Will Perform An Evaluation Using A Comparative Evaluation Of Each Quote. The Government Will Compare Quotes To One Another In Order To Select The Quote That Best Benefits The Government. Comparative Evaluation Will Be Conducted In Accordance With Far 13.106-2(b)(3). The Following Factors Shall Be Used To Evaluate Offeror(s)s: 1. Price 2. Technical Capability (b) A Written Notice Of Award Or Acceptance Of A Quote, Mailed Or Otherwise Furnished To The Successful Offeror(s) Within The Time For Acceptance Specified In The Quote, Shall Result In A Binding Contract Without Further Action By Either Party. Before The Offer's Specified Expiration Time, The Government May Accept A Quote, Whether Or Not There Are Negotiations After Its Receipt, Unless A Written Notice Of Withdrawal Is Received Before Award. The Contracting Officer Will Award One, Firm Fixed Price Contract Resulting From This Rfq To The Responsible Offeror(s) Whose Quote Conforming To The Rfq Is Most Advantageous To The Government. Price The Government Reserves The Right To Award To An Offeror With Other Than The Lowest Price. The Award Will Be Made To The Offeror Whose Quote Represents The Best Overall Value To The Government. In Order To Evaluate The Total Price Using The Quoted Hourly Pricing Described In Attachment C, The Contracting Officer Will Use A Flat Number Of Hours For Each Rate, Clin And Quote. That Number Will Be Set As Follows For Each Year: Regular Time: 68 Hours Overtime: 16 Hours Holiday/weekend/night: 16 Hours The Number Of Hours Will Then Be Multiplied By Each Of The Hourly Rates Quoted By The Vendor And Be Used To Determine A Total Quoted Price For Evaluation Purposes Only. For Example: Clin 0006: Rate For Regular Time $2 X 68 Hours = $136 Rate For Overtime $3 X 16 Hours = $48 Rate For Holiday/weekend/night $4 X 16 Hours = $64 Total Price For Clin 0005 For Evaluation Purposes: $248.00 This Value Will Be Included In The Vendor S Quote As Clin 0006 (for Price Evaluation Purposes Only) And Then Added With The Rest Of The Vendor S Quoted Price (for Evaluation Purposes Only). The Number Of Hours Provided In This Calculation Are Estimates Only And Provided For Price Evaluation Purposes Only. There Is No Guarantee That These Hours Will Be Used Or Will Be A Minimum Or Maximum Expectation Of Future Work. Technical The Offeror Clearly Demonstrates In Its Response A Clear Understanding Of All The Government S Requirements And Effective Approach For The Completion Of Service In Accordance With The Sow. Past Performance Offerors Must Have A Record Of Satisfactory Or Neutral Past Performance. If No Record Of Past Performance Is Found, The Offeror Will Receive A Rating Of Neutral. The Government Will Utilize But Is Not Limited To Internal Documentation Including Federal Awardee Performance And Information System (fapiis) For Determining The Past Performance Of Offerors. Records Management Language For Contracts When Federal Agencies Acquire Goods Or Services, They Need To Determine What Federal Records Management Requirements Should Be Included In The Contract. Federal Contractors Often Create, Send, Or Receive Federal Records. Federal Contracts Should Provide Clear Legal Obligations Describing How The Contract Employees Must Handle Federal Records. Agency Records Officers, Procurement Counsel, And Acquisitions Officers Must Discuss How To Integrate Records Management Obligations Into Their Existing Procurement Processes. Nara Has Developed The Following Language To Be Included As An Agency-specific Term And Condition In Federal Contracts For A Variety Of Services And Products. The Majority Of Contracts Should Include Language On Records Management Obligations, But Each Contract Should Be Evaluated Individually. For Example, The Data-rights Paragraph (paragraph 10 Below) May Not Be Appropriate For All Contracts. Instead, Agencies May Be Better Served By One Of The Established Data-rights Clauses In The Federal Acquisition Regulations. This Language Should Not Replace Specific Records Management Requirements Included Within Federal Information System Contracts. Records Management Obligations A. Applicability This Clause Applies To All Contractors Whose Employees Create, Work With, Or Otherwise Handle Federal Records, As Defined In Section B, Regardless Of The Medium In Which The Record Exists. B. Definitions Federal Record As Defined In 44 U.s.c. ⧠3301, Includes All Recorded Information, Regardless Of Form Or Characteristics, Made Or Received By A Federal Agency Under Federal Law Or In Connection With The Transaction Of Public Business And Preserved Or Appropriate For Preservation By That Agency Or Its Legitimate Successor As Evidence Of The Organization, Functions, Policies, Decisions, Procedures, Operations, Or Other Activities Of The United States Government Or Because Of The Informational Value Of Data In Them. The Term Federal Record: 1. Includes [agency] Records. 2. Does Not Include Personal Materials. 3. Applies To Records Created, Received, Or Maintained By Contractors Pursuant To Their [agency] Contract. 4. May Include Deliverables And Documentation Associated With Deliverables. C. Requirements 1. Contractor Shall Comply With All Applicable Records Management Laws And Regulations, As Well As National Archives And Records Administration (nara) Records Policies, Including But Not Limited To The Federal Records Act (44 U.s.c. Chs. 21, 29, 31, 33), Nara Regulations At 36 Cfr Chapter Xii Subchapter B, And Those Policies Associated With The Safeguarding Of Records Covered By The Privacy Act Of 1974 (5 U.s.c. 552a). These Policies Include The Preservation Of All Records, Regardless Of Form Or Characteristics, Mode Of Transmission, Or State Of Completion. 2. In Accordance With 36 Cfr 1222.32, All Data Created For Government Use And Delivered To, Or Falling Under The Legal Control Of, The Government Are Federal Records Subject To The Provisions Of 44 U.s.c. Chapters 21, 29, 31, And 33, The Freedom Of Information Act (foia) (5 U.s.c. 552), As Amended, And The Privacy Act Of 1974 (5 U.s.c. 552a), As Amended And Must Be Managed And Scheduled For Disposition Only As Permitted By Statute Or Regulation. 3. In Accordance With 36 Cfr 1222.32, Contractor Shall Maintain All Records Created For Government Use Or Created In The Course Of Performing The Contract And/or Delivered To, Or Under The Legal Control Of The Government And Must Be Managed In Accordance With Federal Law. Electronic Records And Associated Metadata Must Be Accompanied By Sufficient Technical Documentation To Permit Understanding And Use Of The Records And Data. 4. [agency] And Its Contractors Are Responsible For Preventing The Alienation Or Unauthorized Destruction Of Records, Including All Forms Of Mutilation. Records May Not Be Removed From The Legal Custody Of [agency] Or Destroyed Except For In Accordance With The Provisions Of The Agency Records Schedules And With The Written Concurrence Of The Head Of The Contracting Activity. Willful And Unlawful Destruction, Damage Or Alienation Of Federal Records Is Subject To The Fines And Penalties Imposed By 18 U.s.c. 2701. In The Event Of Any Unlawful Or Accidental Removal, Defacing, Alteration, Or Destruction Of Records, Contractor Must Report To [agency]. The Agency Must Report Promptly To Nara In Accordance With 36 Cfr 1230. 5. The Contractor Shall Immediately Notify The Appropriate Contracting Officer Upon Discovery Of Any Inadvertent Or Unauthorized Disclosures Of Information, Data, Documentary Materials, Records Or Equipment. Disclosure Of Non-public Information Is Limited To Authorized Personnel With A Need-to-know As Described In The [contract Vehicle]. The Contractor Shall Ensure That The Appropriate Personnel, Administrative, Technical, And Physical Safeguards Are Established To Ensure The Security And Confidentiality Of This Information, Data, Documentary Material, Records And/or Equipment Is Properly Protected. The Contractor Shall Not Remove Material From Government Facilities Or Systems, Or Facilities Or Systems Operated Or Maintained On The Government S Behalf, Without The Express Written Permission Of The Head Of The Contracting Activity. When Information, Data, Documentary Material, Records And/or Equipment Is No Longer Required, It Shall Be Returned To [agency] Control Or The Contractor Must Hold It Until Otherwise Directed. Items Returned To The Government Shall Be Hand Carried, Mailed, Emailed, Or Securely Electronically Transmitted To The Contracting Officer Or Address Prescribed In The [contract Vehicle]. Destruction Of Records Is Expressly Prohibited Unless In Accordance With Paragraph (4). 6. The Contractor Is Required To Obtain The Contracting Officer's Approval Prior To Engaging In Any Contractual Relationship (sub-contractor) In Support Of This Contract Requiring The Disclosure Of Information, Documentary Material And/or Records Generated Under, Or Relating To, Contracts. The Contractor (and Any Sub-contractor) Is Required To Abide By Government And [agency] Guidance For Protecting Sensitive, Proprietary Information, Classified, And Controlled Unclassified Information. 7. The Contractor Shall Only Use Government It Equipment For Purposes Specifically Tied To Or Authorized By The Contract And In Accordance With [agency] Policy. 8. The Contractor Shall Not Create Or Maintain Any Records Containing Any Non-public [agency] Information That Are Not Specifically Tied To Or Authorized By The Contract. 9. The Contractor Shall Not Retain, Use, Sell, Or Disseminate Copies Of Any Deliverable That Contains Information Covered By The Privacy Act Of 1974 Or That Which Is Generally Protected From Public Disclosure By An Exemption To The Freedom Of Information Act. 10. The [agency] Owns The Rights To All Data And Records Produced As Part Of This Contract. All Deliverables Under The Contract Are The Property Of The U.s. Government For Which [agency] Shall Have Unlimited Rights To Use, Dispose Of, Or Disclose Such Data Contained Therein As It Determines To Be In The Public Interest. Any Contractor Rights In The Data Or Deliverables Must Be Identified As Required By Far 52.227-11 Through Far 52.227-20. 11. Training. All Contractor Employees Assigned To This Contract Who Create, Work With, Or Otherwise Handle Records Are Required To Take [agency]-provided Records Management Training. The Contractor Is Responsible For Confirming Training Has Been Completed According To Agency Policies, Including Initial Training And Any Annual Or Refresher Training. â Section D - Contract Documents, Exhibits, Or Attachmentsâ â See Attached Document: Attachment A Statement Of Work See Attached Document: Attachment B Past Performance Questionnaire See Attached Document: Attachment C Price Scheduleââ See Attached Document: Attachment D Wage Determination Point Of Contact Combined Synopsis/solicitation Notice Combined Synopsis/solicitation Notice Page 3 Of 3 Combined Synopsis/solicitation Notice *= Required Field Combined Synopsis/solicitation Notice Page 1 Of 3 Andrew Chmielewski Department Of Veterans Affairs Regional Procurement Office East Network Contracting Office 4 (nco 4) 1010 Delafield Rd., Pittsburgh, Pa 15215 Andrew.chmielewski@va.gov End Of Document

Details: Page 1 Of 11 Page 1 Of 14 Page 15 Of 16 Page 1 Of Page 1 Of Description This Is A Combined Synopsis Solicitation (css) For Commercial Services Prepared In Accordance With The Format In Far Subpart 12.6, Streamlined Procedures For Evaluation And Solicitation For Commercial Products And Commercial Services., Using Simplified Acquisition Procedures Found At Far Part 13 And As Supplemented With Additional Information Included In This Notice. This Announcement Constitutes The Only Solicitation; Quotes Are Being Requested And A Written Solicitation Will Not Be Issued. This Solicitation Number 36c24425q0254 Is Being Issued As A Request For Quote (rfq). The Government Anticipates Awarding One, Five-year, Firm-fixed-price Indefinite Delivery - Indefinite Quantity (idiq) Contract Resulting From This Solicitation. This Solicitation Document And Incorporated Provisions And Clauses Are Those In Effect Through Federal Acquisition Circular (fac) 2024-07 (effective Date 08/29/2024) And Can Be Found At: Far | Acquisition.gov . The Associated North American Industrial Classification System (naics) Code For This Procurement Is 541350 With A Small Business Size Standard Of $12.0 Million And The Product/service Code Is: J012 This Solicitation Is A Service-disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (sdvosb) Set-aside. â This Solicitation Requires Registration With The System For Award Management (sam) Prior To Award, Pursuant To Applicable Regulations And Guidelines. Registration Information Is At: Http://www.sam.gov . Confirmation Of Sam Registration Will Be Validated Prior To Awarding A Contract.â â The Veterans Integrated Service Network 04 (visn4), Has A New Requirement For Fire Door Inspection And Maintenance Services At The Pittsburgh Va Medical Center (both The Heinz And University Drive Campus Locations) As Listed In The Statement Of Work (sow), Attachment A.ââ â The Contractor Shall Provide All Necessary Requirements Cited In The Sow. All Work Is To Be Performed In Accordance With Applicable Federal, State, And Local Regulations Or Ordinances. All Interested Offerors Shall Provide A Quotation For The Following: Pricing Schedule, Attachment C. Place Of Performance: Pittsburgh Vamc. Visn-04 Intends To Award One Five-year Idiq Contract With Orders Anticipated To Begin Approximately: 2/10/2025-2/9/2030. A Complete Description Of The Services To Be Acquired, And/or Applicable Government Need(s) Are As Follows: See Attachment A: Performance Work Statement. Contracting Office Address: Department Of Veterans Affairs Regional Procurement Office East Network Contracting Office 4 (nco 4) Va Pittsburgh Medical Center 1010 Delafield Rd., Pittsburgh, Pa 15215 Contract Specialist: Andrew Chmielewski 52.212-4, Contract Terms And Conditions - Commercial Products And Commercial Services (nov 2023) 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated By Reference (feb 1998) This Contract Incorporates One Or More Clauses By Reference, With The Same Force And Effect As If They Were Given In Full Text. Upon Request, The Contracting Officer Will Make Their Full Text Available. Also, The Full Text Of A Clause May Be Accessed Electronically At This/these Address(es): Http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html Http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/ (end Of Clause) Far Number Title Date 52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights And Requirement To Inform Employees Of Whistleblower Rights Nov 2023 52.204-9 52.204-13 Personal Identity Verification Of Contractor Personnel System For Award Management Maintenance Jan 2011 Oct 2018 52.204-18 Commercial And Government Entity Code Maintenance Aug 2020 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments To Small Business Subcontractors Mar 2023 52.216-18 Ordering (aug 2020) (a) Any Supplies And Services To Be Furnished Under This Contract Shall Be Ordered By Issuance Of Delivery Orders Or Task Orders By The Individuals Or Activities Designated In The Schedule. Such Orders May Be Issued From 2/10/2025 Through 2/9/2030. (b) All Delivery Orders Or Task Orders Are Subject To The Terms And Conditions Of This Contract. In The Event Of Conflict Between A Delivery Order Or Task Order And This Contract, The Contract Shall Control. (c) A Delivery Order Or Task Order Is Considered "issued" When (1) If Sent By Mail (includes Transmittal By U.s. Mail Or Private Delivery Service), The Government Deposits The Order In The Mail; (2) If Sent By Fax, The Government Transmits The Order To The Contractor S Fax Number; Or (3) If Sent Electronically, The Government Either (i) Posts A Copy Of The Delivery Order Or Task Order To A Government Document Access System, And Notice Is Sent To The Contractor; Or (ii) Distributes The Delivery Order Or Task Order Via Email To The Contractor S Email Address. (d) Orders May Be Issued By Methods Other Than Those Enumerated In This Clause Only If Authorized In The Contract. (end Of Clause) 52.216-19 Order Limitations (oct 1995) (a) Minimum Order. When The Government Requires Supplies Or Services Covered By This Contract In An Amount Of Less Than $200.00, The Government Is Not Obligated To Purchase, Nor Is The Contractor Obligated To Furnish, Those Supplies Or Services Under The Contract. (b) Maximum Order. The Contractor Is Not Obligated To Honor (1) Any Order For A Single Item In Excess Of $2,000.00; (2) Any Order For A Combination Of Items In Excess Of $5,000,000.00; Or (3) A Series Of Orders From The Same Ordering Office Within 30 Days That Together Call For Quantities Exceeding The Limitation In Paragraph (b)(1) Or (2) Of This Section. (c) If This Is A Requirements Contract (i.e., Includes The Requirements Clause At Subsection 52.216-21 Of The Federal Acquisition Regulation (far)), The Government Is Not Required To Order A Part Of Any One Requirement From The Contractor If That Requirement Exceeds The Maximum-order Limitations In Paragraph (b) Of This Section. (d) Notwithstanding Paragraphs (b) And (c) Of This Section, The Contractor Shall Honor Any Order Exceeding The Maximum Order Limitations In Paragraph (b), Unless That Order (or Orders) Is Returned To The Ordering Office Within 1 Days After Issuance, With Written Notice Stating The Contractor's Intent Not To Ship The Item (or Items) Called For And The Reasons. Upon Receiving This Notice, The Government May Acquire The Supplies Or Services From Another Source. (end Of Clause) 52.216-22 Indefinite Quantity (oct 1995) This Is An Indefinite-quantity Contract For The Supplies Or Services Specified, And Effective For The Period Stated, In The Schedule. The Quantities Of Supplies And Services Specified In The Schedule Are Estimates Only And Are Not Purchased By This Contract. (b) Delivery Or Performance Shall Be Made Only As Authorized By Orders Issued In Accordance With The Ordering Clause. The Contractor Shall Furnish To The Government, When And If Ordered, The Supplies Or Services Specified In The Schedule Up To And Including The Quantity Designated In The Schedule As The "maximum." The Government Shall Order At Least The Quantity Of Supplies Or Services Designated In The Schedule As The "minimum." (c) Except For Any Limitations On Quantities In The Order Limitations Clause Or In The Schedule, There Is No Limit On The Number Of Orders That May Be Issued. The Government May Issue Orders Requiring Delivery To Multiple Destinations Or Performance At Multiple Locations. (d) Any Order Issued During The Effective Period Of This Contract And Not Completed Within That Period Shall Be Completed By The Contractor Within The Time Specified In The Order. The Contract Shall Govern The Contractor's And Government's Rights And Obligations With Respect To That Order To The Same Extent As If The Order Were Completed During The Contract's Effective Period; Provided, That The Contractor Shall Not Be Required To Make Any Deliveries Under This Contract After 2/9/2031. (end Of Clause) Far 52.237-2 Protection Of Government Buildings, Equipment, And Vegetationâ(apr 1984) The Contractorâshallâuse Reasonable Care To Avoid Damaging Existing Buildings, Equipment, And Vegetation On The Government Installation. If The Contractor S Failure To Use Reasonable Care Causes Damage To Any Of This Property, The Contractorâshallâreplace Or Repair The Damage At No Expense To The Government As Theâcontracting Officerâdirects. If The Contractor Fails Or Refuses To Make Such Repair Or Replacement, The Contractorâshallâbe Liable For The Cost, Whichâmayâbe Deducted From The Contract Price. (end Of Clause) Vaar 852.203-70 Commercial Advertising (may 2018) Vaarâ852.219-73ââva Notice Of Total Set-aside For Certified Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Businessesâ(jan 2023)â(deviation) â (a)âdefinition. For The Department Of Veterans Affairs, Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Business Concern Or Sdvosb : âââ (1) Means A Small Business Concern âââââ (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); âââââ (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 Suchâveteran; âââââ (iii) The Business Meets Federal Small Business Size Standards For The Applicable North American Industry Classification System (naics) Code Identified In The Solicitationâdocument; âââââ (iv) The Business Has Beenâcertifiedâfor Ownership And Control Pursuant To 38âu.s.c. 8127, 13 Cfr 128, Andâis Listedâas Certifiedâinâthe Sba Certification Database Atâhttps://veterans.certify.sba.gov/; And âââââ (v) The Businessâagrees Toâcomply With Vaar Subpart 819.70 And Small Business Administration (sba) Regulations Regarding Small Business Size,âgovernmentâcontracting,âand The Veteran Small Business Certification Programâat 13 Cfr Parts 121,â125,âand 128. âââ (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). âââ (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). âââ (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)). âââ (5) The Termâ Sdvosb Participant âorâcertified Sdvosbâmeans 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). â (b)âgeneral.âin Order Forâa 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. âââ (1) Offers Received From Entities That Are Notâcertifiedâsdvosbsâand Listed In The Sba Certification Databaseâat The Time Of Offer Shall Not Be Considered. âââ (2) Any Award Resulting From This Solicitation Shall Be Made To Aâcertifiedâsdvosbâlisted In The Sba Certification Databaseâwho Is Eligible At The Time Of Submission Of Offer(s) And At The Time Of Award. âââ (3) The Requirements In This Clause Apply To Any Contract,âorderâor Subcontract Where The Firm Receives A Benefit Or Preference From Its Designation As An Sdvosb, Including Set-asides, Sole Source Awards, And Evaluation Preferences. â (c)ârepresentation. Pursuant To 38 U.s.c. 8127(e), Onlyâcertifiedâsdvosbsâlisted In The Sba Certification Databaseâare Considered Eligible To Receive Award Of A Resulting Contract. By Submitting An Offer, The Prospective Contractor Represents That It Is An Eligibleâand Certifiedâsdvosb As Defined In This Clause,â13 Cfr 121, 125, And 128, And Vaar Subpart 819.70. â (d)âagreement/los Certification.âwhen 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,âand Government Contracting Programs At 13 Cfr Part 121 And Part 125, Including The Non-manufacturer Rule And Limitations On Subcontractingâ(los)ârequirements In 13 Cfr 121.406(b) And 13 Cfr 125.6.âfor The Purpose Ofâlimitations On Subcontracting, Onlyâcertifiedâsdvosbsâlisted In The Sba Certification Databaseâ(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 Requiredâlosâcertification Requirements In This Solicitation (see 852.219 75 Or 852.219 76 As Applicable). These Requirements Are Summarized As Follows: âââ (1)âservices. 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 Notâcertifiedâsdvosbsâlisted In The Sba Certification Databaseâ(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. âââ (2)âsupplies/products. âââââ (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 Notâcertifiedâsdvosbsâlisted 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. âââââ (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 13âcfrâ125.6(a)(2)(ii) For Guidance Pertaining To Multiple Item Procurements. âââ (3)âgeneral 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 Notâcertifiedâsdvosbsâlisted In The Sba Certification Database. âââ (4)âspecial 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 Notâcertifiedâsdvosbsâlisted In The Sba Certification Database. âââ (5)âsubcontracting. An Sdvosbâsubcontractorâmust Meet The Naics Size Standard Assigned By The Prime Contractor And Beâcertified Andâlisted Inâthe Sba Certification Databaseâto 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. ââ(e)ârequired Limitations On Subcontracting Compliance Measurement Period. An Sdvosb Shall Comply With The Limitations On Subcontracting As Follows: [â]âby The End Of The Base Term Of The Contract Or Order, And Then By The End Of Each Subsequent Option Period; Or [âx]âby The End Of The Performance Period For Each Order Issued Under The Contract. â (f)âjoint Ventures. A Joint Venture May Be Considered Eligible As An Sdvosb If The Joint Venture Complies With The Requirements In 13 Cfrâ128.402 And The Managing Joint Venture Partner Makes The Representations Under Paragraph (c) Of This Clause.âa 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. â (g)âprecedence. 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 Sbaâveteran Small Business Certificationâprogram And The Va Veterans First Contracting Program. â (h)âmisrepresentation. 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). 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. 8127(l)(2), The Offeror Certifies That (1) If Awarded A Contract (see Far 2.101 Definition), It Will Comply With The Limitations On Subcontracting Requirement As Provided In The Solicitation And The Resultant Contract, As Follows: (i) Services. In The Case Of A Contract For Services (except Construction), The Contractor Will Not Pay More Than 50% Of The Amount Paid By The Government To It To Firms That Are Not Certified Sdvosbs Listed In The Sba Certification Database As Set Forth In 852.219 73 Or Certified Vosbs Listed In The Sba Certification Database As Set Forth In 852.219 74. Any Work That A Similarly Situated Certified Sdvosb/vosb Subcontractor Further Subcontracts Will Count Towards The 50% Subcontract Amount That Cannot Be Exceeded. Other Direct Costs May Be Excluded To The Extent They Are Not The Principal Purpose Of The Acquisition And Small Business Concerns Do Not Provide The Service As Set Forth In 13 Cfr 125.6. (2) The Offeror Acknowledges That This Certification Concerns A Matter Within The Jurisdiction Of An Agency Of The United States. The Offeror Further Acknowledges That This Certification Is Subject To Title 18, United States Code, Section 1001, And, As Such, A False, Fictitious, Or Fraudulent Certification May Render The Offeror Subject To Criminal, Civil, Or Administrative Penalties, Including Prosecution. (3) If Va Determines That An Sdvosb/ Vosb Awarded A Contract Pursuant To 38 U.s.c. 8127 Did Not Act In Good Faith, Such Sdvosb/vosb Shall Be Subject To Any Or All Of The Following: (i) Referral To The Va Suspension And Debarment Committee; (ii) A Fine Under Section 16(g)(1) Of The Small Business Act (15 U.s.c. 645(g)(1)); And (iii) Prosecution For Violating 18 U.s.c. 1001. (b) The Offeror Represents And Understands That By Submission Of Its Offer And Award Of A Contract It May Be Required To Provide Copies Of Documents Or Records To Va That Va May Review To Determine Whether The Offeror Complied With The Limitations On Subcontracting Requirement Specified In The Contract. Contracting Officers May, At Their Discretion, Require The Contractor To Demonstrate Its Compliance With The Limitations On Subcontracting At Any Time During Performance And Upon Completion Of A Contract If The Information Regarding Such Compliance Is Not Already Available To The Contracting Officer. Evidence Of Compliance Includes, But Is Not Limited To, Invoices, Copies Of Subcontracts, Or A List Of The Value Of Tasks Performed. (c) The Offeror Further Agrees To Cooperate Fully And Make Available Any Documents Or Records As May Be Required To Enable Va To Determine Compliance With The Limitations On Subcontracting Requirement. The Offeror Understands That Failure To Provide Documents As Requested By Va May Result In Remedial Action As The Government Deems Appropriate. (d) Offeror Completed Certification/fill-in Required. The Formal Certification Must Be Completed, Signed And Returned With The Offeror S Bid, Quotation, Or Proposal. The Government Will Not Consider Offers For Award From Offerors That Do Not Provide The Certification, And All Such Responses Will Be Deemed Ineligible For Evaluation And Award. Certification I Hereby Certify That If Awarded The Contract, [insert Name Of Offeror] Will Comply With The Limitations On Subcontracting Specified In This Clause And In The Resultant Contract. I Further Certify That I Am Authorized To Execute This Certification On Behalf Of [insert Name Of Offeror]. Printed Name Of Signee: ___________ Printed Title Of Signee: _____________ Signature: ____________ Date: ______________ Company Name And Address: _______________ (end Clause) Vaar 852.232-72 Electronic Submission Of Payment Requests (nov 2018) Vaar 852.242-71 Administrative Contracting Officer (oct 2020) Far 52.212-5, Contract Terms And Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders-commercial Products And Commercial Services (may 2024). The Following Subparagraphs Are Applicable: Subparagraph (b)(5), (b)(9), (b)(11), (b)(12), (b)(23), (b)(25), (b)(26), (b)(31), (b)(32), (b)(33), (b)(34), (b)(35), (b)(36), (b)(37), (b)(39), (b)(46), (b)(51), (b)(55), (b)(56), (b)(59). Subparagraph (c)(1), (c)(2) Class 25190/ Monetary Wage-fringe Benefits $34.69, (c)(7), (c)(8). The Following Solicitation Provisions Apply To This Acquisition And May Be Incorporated By Reference: 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated By Reference (feb 1998) This Solicitation Incorporates One Or More Solicitation Provisions By Reference, With The Same Force And Effect As If They Were Given In Full Text. Upon Request, The Contracting Officer Will Make Their Full Text Available. The Offeror Is Cautioned That The Listed Provisions May Include Blocks That Must Be Completed By The Offeror And Submitted With Its Quotation Or Offer. In Lieu Of Submitting The Full Text Of Those Provisions, The Offeror May Identify The Provision By Paragraph Identifier And Provide The Appropriate Information With Its Quotation Or Offer. Also, The Full Text Of A Solicitation Provision May Be Accessed Electronically At This/these Address(es): Http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html Http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/ (end Of Provision) Far Number Title Date 52.204-7 System For Award Management Oct 2018 52.204-16 Commercial And Government Entity Code Reporting Aug 2020 52.229-11 Tax On Certain Foreign Procurements Notice And Representation Jun 2020 852.233-70 852.239-75 Protest Content/alternative Dispute Resolution Information And Communication Technology Accessibility Notice Oct 2018 Feb 2023 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications And Video Surveillance (nov 2021) 52.216-1 Type Of Contract (apr 1984) The Government Contemplates Award Of A Firm-fixed-price, Idiq Contract Resulting From This Solicitation. 52.233-2 Service Of Protest (sep 2006) Notify The Following: Nicholas Guzenski Through Va Email: Nicholas.guzenski@va.gov 852.233 70, Protest Content/alternative Dispute Resolution (oct 2018) (end Of Clause) Addendum To Far 52.212-1 Instructions To Offerors-commercial Products And Commercial Services: Any Questions Or Concerns Regarding This Solicitation Should Be Forwarded In Writing Via E-mail To The Point Of Contact Listed Below. Quotes In Response To This Rfq Are Due On 2:00 Pm (est), Friday, January 24, 2025. Quotes Shall Be Submitted In Writing And Sent Via Email To Contracting Specialist: Andrew Chmielewski; Andrew.chmielewski@va.gov. Please Insert Solicitation Number 36c24425q0254 Pittsburgh Fire Door And Maintenance Services In The Subject Line Of Your Email. All Submissions Shall Be 5mb Or Less. If The Email Is More Than 5mb, Submit Multiple Emails Labeling Them 1 Of Xx, 2 Of Xx, Etc. Late Submissions Shall Be Treated In Accordance With The Solicitation Provision At Far 52.212-1(f). Any Questions Or Concerns Regarding This Solicitation Shall Be Forwarded In Writing Via Email To The Contracting Specialist By 2:00 Pm Est, Tuesday January 21, 2025. Questions Will Not Be Accepted After This Date. Responses To The Offeror S Question(s) Will Be Posted Via An Amendment On Sam.gov / Contract Opportunities Via: Http://www.sam.gov Failure To Follow All Instructions May Result In Offeror(s)s Being Determined As Non-responsive And Be Removed From This Competition. All Proposals Shall Be Valid 60 Days From The Quote Response Date. Offeror(s)s Are Cautioned To Be Responsive To All Requirements In The Sow And To Provide Sufficient Information To Allow For Evaluation Of The Quotes. Offeror S Are Required To Submit The Following: Attachment C: Price Schedule: Please Complete Price Information In The Last Two Columns Of Attachment C And Return With Your Quote. To Facilitate The Award Process, All Quotes Shall Include A Statement Regarding The Terms And Conditions Herein As Follows: "the Terms And Conditions In The Solicitation Are Acceptable To Be Included In The Award Document Without Modification, Deletion, Or Addition." Or "the Terms And Conditions In The Solicitation Are Acceptable To Be Included In The Award Document With The Exception, Deletion, Or Addition Of The Following:" And A Statement To Acknowledge Amendments, If Applicable. Cover Letter. Offeror(s)s Shall Submit A Cover Letter Identifying Their Company Name, Contact Information, Cage Code, Sam Unique Entity Id (uei) Number Of The Prime And Any Teaming Partner/subcontractor. Offeror(s)s Shall Include A Completed Copy Of The Provision 52.212-3 With Their Quote If The Offeror(s) Has Not Completed It Electronically In The System For Award Management (sam), Accessed Via: Http://www.sam.gov Offeror(s)s Shall Submit A Technical Capability Which Shall Address The Following At A Minimum: Staffing/contractor Personnel: Explain Ability To Supply Adequate Staff To Perform Fire Door Inspections And Maintenance In Accordance With The Sow. Qualifications: Explain Contractor S Ability To Meet Industry Standards In Accordance With The Sow With Regards To Fire Door Inspections And Maintenance. The Evaluator Shall Submit Past Performance Questionnaire (attachment B) With Their Quote. Offeror(s)s Shall Provide Up To Three (3) References, Preferably Of Government Work, Performed In The Last Three (3) Years. Past Performance Information Shall Be Recent (performance Within The Last Three Years) And Relevant To This Scope Of Work. All Past Performance References Shall Be Completed By The Evaluator And Include Name Of Client, Customer Point Of Contact, Customer Telephone Number, Contract Number, Award Amount, Project/service Location, And Other Information Relevant To This Quote. The Apparent Awardees Past Performance Will Be Evaluated As Part Of The Contractor Responsibility Determination To Ensure The Presence Of An Acceptable Performance Record In Accordance With Far 9.104-1. The Government Reserves The Right To Seek Past Performance Information From Any Sources Not Included In Your Past Performance And Available To The Government To Include, But Not Limited To, Cpars Or Other Databases; Interviews With Program Managers, Customers, And Contracting Officers; And References Provided By The Contractor. The Contractor Must Include A Signed Copy Of Vaar 852.219-75 Va Notice Of Limitations On Subcontracting Certificate Of Compliance For Services And Construction. This Shall Be Submitted With The Solicitation Attachments. Addendum To 52.212-2 Evaluation Commercial Products And Commercial Services The Government Will Perform An Evaluation Using A Comparative Evaluation Of Each Quote. The Government Will Compare Quotes To One Another In Order To Select The Quote That Best Benefits The Government. Comparative Evaluation Will Be Conducted In Accordance With Far 13.106-2(b)(3). The Following Factors Shall Be Used To Evaluate Offeror(s)s: 1. Price 2. Technical Capability (b) A Written Notice Of Award Or Acceptance Of A Quote, Mailed Or Otherwise Furnished To The Successful Offeror(s) Within The Time For Acceptance Specified In The Quote, Shall Result In A Binding Contract Without Further Action By Either Party. Before The Offer's Specified Expiration Time, The Government May Accept A Quote, Whether Or Not There Are Negotiations After Its Receipt, Unless A Written Notice Of Withdrawal Is Received Before Award. The Contracting Officer Will Award One, Firm Fixed Price Contract Resulting From This Rfq To The Responsible Offeror(s) Whose Quote Conforming To The Rfq Is Most Advantageous To The Government. Price The Government Reserves The Right To Award To An Offeror With Other Than The Lowest Price. The Award Will Be Made To The Offeror Whose Quote Represents The Best Overall Value To The Government. Technical The Offeror Clearly Demonstrates In Its Response A Clear Understanding Of All The Government S Requirements And Effective Approach For The Completion Of Service In Accordance With The Sow. Past Performance Offerors Must Have A Record Of Satisfactory Or Neutral Past Performance. If No Record Of Past Performance Is Found, The Offeror Will Receive A Rating Of Neutral. The Government Will Utilize But Is Not Limited To Internal Documentation Including Federal Awardee Performance And Information System (fapiis) For Determining The Past Performance Of Offerors. â Section D - Contract Documents, Exhibits, Or Attachmentsâ â See Attached Document: Attachment A Statement Of Work See Attached Document: Attachment B Past Performance Questionnaire See Attached Document: Attachment C Price Scheduleââ See Attached Document: Attachment D Wage Determination Point Of Contact Combined Synopsis/solicitation Notice Combined Synopsis/solicitation Notice Page 3 Of 3 Combined Synopsis/solicitation Notice *= Required Field Combined Synopsis/solicitation Notice Page 1 Of 3 Andrew Chmielewski Department Of Veterans Affairs Regional Procurement Office East Network Contracting Office 4 (nco 4) 1010 Delafield Rd., Pittsburgh, Pa 15215 Andrew.chmielewski@va.gov End Of Document

Details: *** Amendment 1, Extension Of Solicitation *** *provide Responses To Questions And Supporting Documents Concerning This Project Prior To Close Of Solicitation This Evening! this Solicitation Is Hereby Extended To Provide Responses To Technical Questions Received For Which The Gov't Response Will Be Provided By C.o.b. (tomorrow) January 14, 2025; Proposals Will Then Be Due By 4:00p.m. Est On Tuesday, January 21st, 2025. **please Read This Notice Carefully As It Constitutes The Only Notice That Will Be Issued** a. Far 12.603 Streamlined Solicitation For Commercial Products Or Commercial Services this Is A Combined Synopsis/solicitation For Commercial Products Or Commercial Services Prepared In Accordance With The Format In Far Subpart 12.6, As Supplemented With Additional Information Included In This Notice. This Announcement Constitutes The Only Solicitation; Proposals Are Being Requested And A Written Solicitation Will Not Be Issued. the Request For Proposal (rfp) Number For This Project Is 693jj925r000012. The Resultant Contract Award Will Be Performed At The Office Of Vehicle Safety Compliance’s (ovsc’s) San Angelo Test Facility (satf) Located On The Grounds Of Goodfellow Air Force Base (gafb) In San Angelo, Tx. The Contract Type Will Be Firm Fixed-price. the Solicitation Document And Incorporated Provisions And Clauses Are Those In Effect Through Fac Number 2025-01 With The Effective Date Of 11/12/2024. the North American Industrial Classification System (naics) Code For This Procurement Is 237310 “highway, Street, And Bridge Construction” -, With A Small Business Size Standard Of $45,000,000.00. The Product Service Code For This Procurement Is Y1lb “construction Of Highways, Roads, Streets, Bridges, And Railways”. This Solicitation Is Not Set-aside For Small Businesses. contract Price. b. Price Schedule b.1 Base Period Of Performance: total Price Shall Cover The Performance Period From The Effective Date Of Award Through Twenty-four (24) Months Thereafter. from: 01/xx/2025 To: 01/xx/2026 base Period, Contract Price: $tbd line Item Number item Description qty unit unit price total Extended Price 0001 resurface Utqg Standards Traction Asphalt Test Surface 1 lot - $tbd total Contract Firm Fixed-price $tbd statement Of Work (sow) c. Description/specifications/ Statement Of Work c.1 Background the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa) Has A Need To Resurface The Asphalt Test Surface Portion Of The Traction Grading Test Track Used To Perform Testing In Accordance With The Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (utqgs) At The Office Of Vehicle Safety Compliance’s (ovsc’s) San Angelo Test Facility (satf) Located On The Grounds Of Goodfellow Air Force Base (gafb) In San Angelo, Texas (tx). The Asphalt Test Surface Was Last Resurfaced In September 2013. The Test Surface Is Used By Ovsc To Perform Traction Testing For Enforcement Of The Utqg Consumer Information Program. The Test Surface Is Also Used By Outside Entities To Perform Traction Testing. the Utqg Traction Test Measures The Slide Friction Coefficient Of Tires Using A Tire Traction Skid Trailer At A Test Speed Of 40 Miles Per Hour (mph). The Allowable Surface Coefficient Range Per 49 C.f.r. § 575.104 Is 0.50 ± 0.10. This Value Is Measured Using The American Society For Testing And Materials (astm) E 501 Tire With A Test Load Of 1,085lbs And An Onboard Watering System With An Output Of Approximately 4.0 Gpm Per Wetted Inch Of Nozzle Width. c.2 Contract Objectives the Objective Of This Contract Is To Replace The Asphalt Utqg Traction Test Surface Located At The Satf Located On Gafb In San Angelo, Tx With A Durable Surface That Meets The Tire Test Surfaces Specified In 49 C.f.r. § 575.104. this May Include, But Is Not Limited To, Identifying A Suitable Replacement Asphalt Mix With Test Strips, Removing The Existing Surface, Placing A New Asphalt Surface, And Re-painting The Required Lines. the Purpose Of The New Test Surface Is To Satisfy The Government’s Need To Have A Nhtsa Traction Asphalt Test Surface Located At Its San Angelo Test Facility (satf) Located On The Grounds Of Goodfellow Air Force Base (gafb) In San Angelo, Texas (tx). the Intended Use Of The Test Surface That Is To Be Provided To The Government Is To Conduct Compliance Testing For Tire Traction Ratings, Which Require A Surface That Is Within The Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (utqgs) Allowable Surface Friction Range And Possesses The Quality, Durability, And Smoothness Needed For Traction Testing. all Work Completed Must Be In Compliance With All Applicable Rules And Regulations Of Gafb. c.3 General Requirements phase One (1) Test Stripe Surface Application the Contractor Shall Schedule All Work Under This Contract With The Contracting Officer’s Representative (cor). the Contractor Shall Identify A Suitable Asphalt Mix Design Through The Placement And Evaluation Of A Test Strip, Removing The Existing Test Surface (if Required), Replacing The Test Surface, And Ensuring Smooth Transitions To And From The Test Surface, To Include Painting Of The Completed Test Surface. The Contractor Shall Meet All Work Requirements For Gafb Including Certain Requirements And Approvals That Must Be Met And/or Obtained Prior To The Start Of Work By The Contractor. the Contractor Shall Be Responsible For The Following: c.3.1 The Contractor, Inclusive Of Contractor Personnel And Subcontractors Supporting This Project On-site At The Satf, Must Meet All Air Force Base (afb) Security Requirements. This Will Include Background And Verification Checks Required Prior To Base Access. The General Requirements May Be Found At: Https://www.goodfellow.af.mil/home/visitor-control-center-gate-information/ the Contractor Must Provide A List Of All Personnel Who Will Be Accessing The Base And All Required Information To Include The Following: (full Name, Date Of Birth, Driver’s License No. W/state Of Issuance, And Last Four (4) Of Ssn) To The Cor For The Contractor Personnel To Gain Approval To Access The Base. This Process Can Take Between 2-4 Weeks To Complete From The Time The List Is Submitted. This List Must Be Provided To The Cor Via Email Within 1 Month Of The Completion Of The Kick-off Meeting. c.3.2 The Contractor Must Meet All Other Afb Requirements That Are In Effect At And During Time Of Project, Including But Not Limited To, Obtaining Environmental Approval For All Materials Required To Complete The Project. c.3.3 The Contractor Shall Ensure That Its Equipment And Operations Does Not Interfere With Afb Operations At Any Time During Project. c.3.4 Parking On Turf Or Base Roads Is Not Permitted Without Prior Approval From The Cor. c.3.5 All Equipment, (e.g., Vehicles) Shall Pass Through An Inspection Station When Accessing The Afb Or Whenever Entering The Afb Located At: 4368 S Chadbourne St. san Angelo, Tx 76905 note: The Inspection Station Is Located At The South Gate, Near The Visitor’s Center Entrance To The Base. c.3.6 Upon Completion Of The Project The Contractor Shall Perform Cleanup Of Debris From All Work Areas. The Contractor Shall Collect All Trash, Debris, Refuse, Garbage, Etc., That Is Generated, And Place It In Appropriate Containers Or Vehicles As Directed By The Cor. The Contractor Shall Haul Materials From The Site By Appropriate Means As Needed. The Contractor Shall Ensure Proper Disposal Of Materials Outside The Limits Of Government Property. The Contractor Shall Ensure That Disposal By Recycling, Sanitary Landfill Or Other Approved Methods Conforms To All Local, State, And Federal Guidelines, Criteria, And Regulations. Upon Completion Of The Work, The Contractor Shall Leave The Work Site And Any Storage Area(s) In A Clean, Neat, And Orderly Condition As Determined By The Cor. The Cor Will Inspect The Work Site, Prior To The Contractor’s Final Departure From The Site, To Confirm That The Work Site Is In A Satisfactory Condition. c.3.7 The Contractor Shall Comply With All Occupational Safety And Health Administration (osha) Regulations While Executing Contract Activities. c.3.8 The Contractor Shall Comply And Ensure That All Subcontractors, If Any, Comply With All Applicable Federal, State, And Local Laws, Regulations, Ordinances, And Standards Related To Any Environmental Matters. The Contractor Shall Also Comply And Ensure That All Subcontractors, If Any, Comply With All Specific Instructions Or Directions Provided To The Contractor By Goodfellow Afb Regarding Any Environmental Or Safety Matters. c.3.9 The Contractor Shall Execute The Work For This Project In The Best And Most Competent Manner, By Qualified And Efficient Contractor Personnel, Skilled In Their Respective Trades. The Contractor Shall Coordinate And Perform All Operations In A Manner That Will Result In A Professional And Expeditiously Completed Project. The Contractor Shall Conduct The Work In Strict Accordance With Prevailing Industry Standards And Manufacturer’s Instructions. The Contractor Shall Ensure That The Work And Materials Comply With Industry Best Practices For Quality And Technical/performance Requirements For This Project As Described Herein And (the Resultant Contract Award) For All Applicable Criteria, Regulations, Guidelines, And Codes, All Of Which Are Made A Part Thereof. c.3.10 Normal Working Hours For Satf Personnel Are Monday Through Friday Between The Hours Of 7:00 A.m. And 4:00 P.m. Excluding Saturdays, Sundays, And Federal Holidays. If Noncontractor Personnel (e.g. Federal Or Nhtsa Contractor Personnel) Are Reasonably Available, The Contracting Officer May Authorize The Contractor To Perform Work During Periods Other Than The Normal Tour Of Duty For Work Hours/days. c.4 Test Surface Specific Requirements c.4.1 Kick-off Meeting within Two (2) Weeks Of The Effective Date Of The Contract, The Contractor Shall Participate In A Kick-off Meeting With The Contracting Officer’s Representative (cor), Contracting Officer (co), And Other Nhtsa Staff. The Kickoff Meeting Will Take Place Via Teleconference And Will Be Approximately Two Hours In Length. The Contractor Shall Make A Brief Presentation Of Their Understanding Of The Contract Requirements. After The Presentation, The Parties Shall Discuss Basic Contract Requirements, Including The Schedule For Evaluations And Operational Procedures. Washington, Dc, Based Nhtsa Staff May Join Via Teleconference For These Discussions. c.4.2 The Contractor Shall Clean And Remove All Grass, Weeds, Debris, And Soil From Cracks In The Asphalt Test Surface Prior To Beginning Paving. c.4.3 The Contractor Shall Remove The Existing Surface; Or Subject To Cor Approval Repair The Existing Asphalt Test Surface With A Suitable Crack Sealant. c.4.4 The Contractor Shall Design An Asphalt Mix That They Believe Is Capable Of Meeting The Required Performance Characteristics Detailed In Section C.4.6 Prior To Applying The Test Strip. the Contractor Shall Prepare And Install An Initial Test Strip Before Installing The Full Asphalt Test Surface. The Contractor Shall Place A Test Strip That Is 10 Feet Wide And 150 Feet Long In The Shoulder Area Adjacent To The Asphalt Test Surface. The Purpose Of The Test Strip Is To Demonstrate The Wet Traction Coefficient Of Friction And Durability Of The Asphalt Mix Design. Alternatively, The Contractor May Place A Test Strip Of The Proposed Asphalt Mix Design At Satf Or Another Location (upon Approval By The Government And Within A 150-mile Radius Of Satf), So That Satf Personnel Can Access And Evaluate The Test Strip In A Manner Consistent With The Location At Satf. the Government Will Burnish And Test The Surface For Wet Traction Coefficient Of Friction And Durability. 2) The Government Will Discuss The Results Of The Testing With The Contractor. if An Additional Test Strip Is Required; The Following Procedure Will Be Followed: the Contractor Shall Then Adjust The Asphalt Mix Design As Required To Meet The Friction Coefficient And Durability Requirements And Install Another Complete Asphalt Test Strip In The Same General Area As The Previous One; As Described In Paragraph (c.4.4.a, Above). The Contract Will Require Successful Paving Of At Least One Test Strip That Meets The Required Wet Traction Coefficient Of Friction And Desired Durability Prior To Receipt Of Approval By The Co In Order To Move Onto Phase 2 For Paving Of The Full Asphalt Test Surface. once The Government Determines That The Test Strip Meets Durability And Skid Coefficient Requirements, The Contractor Will Be Notified By The Co That It May Proceed To The Task Detailed At C.4.5 Below. phase Two (2) Full Asphalt Test Surface Application c.4.5 The Contractor Shall Provide A Surface Within The Target Range For The Wet Slide Coefficient Of Friction Of 0.55µ To 0.62µ After Curing And The Government Has Burnished The Surface. The Coefficient Of Friction Will Be Measure By The Government Using The Utqg Traction Test Procedure And An Astm E 501 Tire. c.4.6 Additional Construction Requirements a. The Contractor Shall Prepare And Install An Asphalt And Aggregate Seal Coat Overlay On The Entire Test Surface And Shoulders, 1000 Feet Long And 104 Feet Wide, That Will Serve In Part As A Moisture Barrier. b. The Test Procedure Requires A Traction Testing Apparatus Consisting Of A Pickup Truck And Instrumented Trailer To Travel At A Steady Speed Of 40 Mph. The Contractor Shall Construct The New Asphalt Test Surface In A Way That Allows For A Very Smooth Transition From The Oval Track Road To The Test Surface With No Perceptible Impact To The Driver And Enough Distance For The Vertical Loads To Settle Out Of The Suspension Prior To Reaching The First Test Location. The Contractor Shall Ensure The Exit Ramp Of The Test Surface Meets The Same Requirements. The Contractor Shall Ensure That The Surface Transition Is Smooth From Both Directions In The Event That Traffic Flow Is Reversed. c. The Contractor Shall Ensure That The Final Test Surface Is Smooth And Free Of Bumps, Divots, Or Any Other Surface Disturbances. These Things Will Cause Transient Disturbances In Traction Testing Data Which Will Increase Test Variability And Produce Bad Data. d. The Contractor Shall Ensure That There Are No Foreign Objects Purposefully Or Accidentally Left In The Test Surface. The Contractor Shall Ensure That The Surface Is A Smooth, Finished, Homogenous, Asphalt Surface. e. The Contractor Shall Ensure That There Are No Longitudinal Or Horizontal Cracks In The Final Test Surface. The Contractor Shall Ensure That The Construction Seams Between Asphalt Lays Are Minimal With No Vertical Difference Between Lays. f. The Contractor Shall Ensure That The Final Density Is Such That The Surface Can Support The Static And Dynamic Loads Of The Trailer Traction Testing Apparatus For The Extent Of The Test Surface Life Without Rutting. c.4.7 At Transition Areas Between The Test Surface And The Non-test Surface, The Contractor Must Provide: a. Butt Joints To Transition To And From Asphalt Test Areas To Ensure Structural Integrity And Smooth Transition To The Asphalt Roadway Surface. b. Provide A Smooth Transition Between The Test Surface And The Non-test Surface, Such That, The Driver Of An Instrumented Skid Trailer Driving Over The Transition Area Will Not Feel A Bump And The Data Acquisition System Will Not Be Affected As The Various Axles Pass Over The Transition Area. c. Two Full-width, Ramp-like Surface Grades Of 100 Feet Length Each. The Contractor Shall Ensure That Each Grading Has A Gradual Height Transition From The Original Non-test Asphalt Surface With Overlay To The Existing Concrete Test Surface. c.4.8 The Contractor Shall Paint New Lane Stripes On The New Test Surface That Duplicate The Color, Width And Length Of The Old Lane Stripes, I.e., Alternating Yellow And White Stripes, 10 Feet Long, Beginning 10 Feet Prior To Entering Skid Pad Test Surface From Both Directions And A Lateral Midpoint Stripe. c.4.9 The Government Will Evaluate The Completed Test Surface And Provide Final Acceptance To The Contractor. The Government Will Provide Final Acceptance Within Two (2) Months Of The Completion Of The Lane Stripes Being Completed. c.4.10 The Contractor Shall Provide All Quality Assurance Or Quality Control Data And Documentation For Any Of The Materials And Test Surface Along With The Final Mix Design To The Cor. These Documents Must Be Provided Within 3 Weeks Of The Government’s Final Acceptance Of The Completed Test Surface. c.5 Proprietary Or Confidential Information consistent With The Data Rights Clause In Section (viii) Below Of This Agreement, The Contractor May Identify Any Proprietary Or Any Confidential Data Or Information Needed In The Performance Of The Contract. The Contractor Must Comply With The Data Rights Clause In This Agreement To Notify And Identify The Data Or Information With Limited Rights. The Government Can Assist The Contractor To Identify Limited Rights Data Consistent With The Data Rights Clause. delivery Date, Acceptance (f.o.b. Destination) date Of Delivery the Period Of Performance For This Contract Shall Be Twelve (12) Months From Date Of Award. (dates Tbd) place Of Delivery department Of Transportation national Highway Traffic Safety Administration office Of Vehicle Safety (nef-220) 131 Comanche Trail Building 3527 goodfellow Afb, Texas 76908 contracting Officer’s Representative (cor) – Tbd alternate Contracting Officer’s Representative (acor) – Tbd inspection: inspection And Acceptance far 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated By Reference (feb 1998) this Solicitation 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): Www.acquisition.gov/far note: Those Clauses Marked With An “x” Are Hereby Incorporated By Reference. applicable “x” far Clause Number far Clause Title (thru Fac 2005-99) x 52.246-4 inspection Of Services—fixed-price (aug 1996) inspection And/or Acceptance the Cor As Designated In This Effort Shall Be Responsible For Performing The Inspection Of All Services Rendered Under This Award And For Recommending Acceptance Of Replacement/correction Of Services Or Materials That Fail To Meet The Requirements To The Contracting Officer. the Cor Will Also Be Responsible To The Contracting Officer For Recommending Acceptance Or Replacement/correction Of Nonconforming Supplies Or Services That Fail To Meet The Requirements. rejection Of A Final Report Will Delay Final Payment Of Costs Due Under The Effort. The Most Common Causes For Rejecting Final Reports Are: incomplete Description Of The Work Objective And Its Relationship To Other Work Performed In The Area. inadequate Description Of Methodology insufficient Or Inconsistent Technical Information To Support The Findings Or Conclusions. poorly Conceived Graphs, Charts, And Displays. incorrect Spelling And Grammar agency Personnel Responsible For Inspection the Contracting Officer’s Representative (cor) As Designated In This Effort, Will Be Responsible For Performing The Inspection Of All Services Rendered Under This Award And For Recommending Acceptance Or Replacement/correction Of Services Or Materials That Fail To Meet The Requirements To The Contracting Officer. milestones And Deliverables: deliverables/milestones the Following Milestones And Deliverables Apply To This Contract And Are Considered Critical To The Successful Completion Of The Project. item No. section deliverable (d) /milestone (m) estimated Timeline 1 c.4.1 (phase 1) kickoff Meeting (m) within Two (2) Weeks After Contract Award (aca) 2 c.3.1 contractor Submits Personnel List With Required Information For Base Security Checks (d) within One (1) Month Of Item 1 3 c.3.1 personnel List Is Approved (m) typically 2-4 Weeks From Item 2 Completion 4 c.4.4 contractor And Cor Determine Test Strip Start Date (m) tbd 5 c.4.4 contractor Places Test Strip (d) tbd 6 c.4.4.a.1 satf Completes Evaluation Of Test Strip (m) within 2 Months Of Item 5 Completion 7 c.4.4.a.2 satf Discusses Test Strip Results With Contractor (m) within 1 Week Of Item 6 Completion 8 c.4.4.b.1 (retest; If Required) contractor Places Additional Test Strip (d) if Applicable 9 c.4.4.a.1 (retest; If Required) Satf Completes Evaluation Of Additional Test Strip (m) within 2 Months Of Item 8 Completion 10 c.4.4.b.2 satf Approves Mix Design (m) within One (1) Week Of Identifying A Test Strip That Meets The Performance Criteria 11 c.4.5 (phase 2 Begins) Upon Approval contractor Places Full Test Surface (d) tbd 12 c.4.8 contractor Paints Test Surface (d) tbd 13 c.4.9 satf Accepts Final Test Surface (m) within Two (2) Months Of Item 12 Completion 14 c.4.10 contractor Provides Satf With All Qa/qc Data And Final Mix Design (d) within Three (3) Weeks Of Item 13 Completion payment Schedule: Contract Payment Schedule the Following Payment Schedule Is Hereby Incorporated And Applicable To All Payments To Be Made Under This Contract. payment Schedule task # task Order Payment Schedule Milestones percentage Of Total Price c.4.1 kickoff Meeting 1% c.4.4.b.2 test Strip Meets Skid Coefficient Requirements 20% c.4.7 full Asphalt Test Surface 45% c.4.7 & C.4.8 non-test Surface & Painting 24% c.4.10 qa/qc Data And Final Mix Design 10% 100% total Firm Fixed-price Amount $tbd far 52.212-1 -- Instructions To Offerors-commercial Products And Commercial Services (sep 2023) Is Applicable To This Solicitation. Additional Clauses Incorporated By Reference (feb 1998) Far Clauses Incorporated By Reference this Solicitation And Any Resulting 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 Officerwill Make Their Full Text Available. Also, The Full Text Of A Clause May Be Accessed Electronically At This Address: Www.acquisition.gov/far fac Number: 2025-01 effective Date: 11-12-2024 52.202-1 Definitions (jun 2020) 52.203-3 Gratuities (apr 1984) 52.203-5 Covenant Against Contingent Fees (may 2014) 52.203-6 Restrictions Of Subcontractor Sales To The Government (jun 2020) 52.203-7 Anti-kickback Procedures (jun 2020) 52.203-8 Cancellation, Recission, And Recovery Of Funds For Illegal Or Improper Activity (may 2014) 52.203-10 Price Or Fee Adjustment For Illegal Or Improper Activity (may 2014) 52.203-12 Limitation On Payments To Influence Certain Federal Transactions (jun 2020) 52.204-4 Printed Or Copied Double-sided On Postconsumer Fiber Content Paper (may 2011) 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation And First-tier Subcontract Awards (jun 2020) 52.204-18 Commercial And Government Entity Code Maintenance (aug 2020) 52-209-6 Protecting The Government’s Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Or Proposed For Debarment (nov 2021) 52.209-9 Updates Of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (oct 2018) 52.213-1 Fast Payment Procedure (may 2006) 52.215-2 Audit And Records-negotiation (jun 2020) 52.215-8 Order Of Precedence-uniform Contract Format (oct 1997) 52.215-11 Price Reductions For Defective Certified Cost Or Pricing Data-modifications (jun 2020) 52.215-13 Subcontractor Certified Cost Or Pricing Data-modifications (jun 2020) 52.215-14 Integrity Of Unit Prices (nov 2021) 52.215-23 Limitations On Pass-through Charges (jun 2020) 52.216-7 Allowable Cost And Payment (aug 2018) 52.222-2 Payment For Overtime Premiums (july 1990) 52.222-3 Convict Labor (jun 2003) 52.222-21 Prohibition Of Segregated Facilities (apr 2015) 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (sept 2016) 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity For Veterans (jun 2020) 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity For Workers With Disabilities (jun 2020) 52.222-37 Employment Reports On Veterans (jun 2020) 52.222-38 Compliance With Veterans’ Employment Reporting Requirements (feb 2016) 52.222-40 Notification Of Employee Rights Under The National Labor Relations Act (dec 2010) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking In Persons (nov 2021) 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification (may 2022) 52.223-6 Drug-free Workplace (may 2001) 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies To Ban Text Messaging While Driving (jun 2020) 52.225-1 Buy American-supplies (oct 2022) 52.225-3 Buy American-free Trade Agreements-israeli Trade Act (nov 2023) 52.225-13 Restrictions On Certain Foreign Purchases (feb 2021) 52.227-1 Authorization And Consent (jun 2020) 52.227-2 Notice And Assistance Regarding Patent And Copyright Infringement (jun 2020) 52.227-3 Patent Indemnity (apr 1984) 52.227-14 Rights In Data-general (may 2014), (alternate I) (dec 2007), And (alternate Ii) (dec 2007) 52.227-16 Additional Data Requirements (june 1987) 52.227-17 Rights In Date-special Works (dec 2007) 52.228-7 Insurance-liability To Third Persons (mar 1996) 52.230-2 Cost Accounting Standards (jun 2020) 52.230-3 Disclosure And Consistency Of Cost Accounting Practices (jun 2020) 52.230-6 Administration Of Cost Accounting Standards (june 2010) 52.232-17 Interest (may 2014) 52.232-20 Limitation Of Cost (apr 1984) 52.232-22 Limitation Of Funds (apr 1984) 52.232-23 Assignment Of Claims (may 2014) 52.232-25 Prompt Payment (jan 2017) Alternate I (feb 2002) 52.232-33 Payment By Electronic Funds Transfer-system For Award Management (oct 2018) 52.232-34 Payment By Electronic Funds Transfer-other Than System For Award Management (jul 2013) 52.232-39 Unenforceability Of Unauthorized Obligations (jun 2013) 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments To Small Business Subcontractors (mar 2023) 52.233-1 Disputes (may 2014) Alternate I (dec 1991) 52.233-3 Protest After Award (aug 1996) Alternate I (jun 1985) 52.233-4 Applicable Law For Breach Of Contract Claim (oct 2004) 52.237-3 Continuity Of Services (jan 1991) 52.242-1 Notice Of Intent To Disallow Costs (apr 1984) 52.242-3 Penalties For Unallowable Costs (dec 2022) 52.242-4 Certification Of Final Indirect Costs (jan 1997) 52.242-13 Bankruptcy (july 1995) 52.243-2 Changes-cost-reimbursement (aug 1987) Alternate Ii (apr 1984) 52.244-2 Subcontracts (jun 2020) Alternate I (jun 2020) 52.244-5 Competition In Subcontracting (aug 2024) 52.245-1 Government Property (sep 2021) Alternate I (apr 2012) 52.245-2 Government Property Installation Operation Services (apr 2012) 52.245-9 Use And Charges (apr 2012) 52.246-1 Contractor Inspection Requirements (apr 1984) 52.246-25 Limitation Of Liability-services (feb 1997) 52.247-29 F.o.b. Origin (feb 2006) 52.247-34 F.o.b. Destination (jan 1991) 52.249-6 Termination (cost-reimbursement) (may 2004) 52.249-14 Excusable Delays (apr 1984) 52.251-1 Government Supply Sources (apr 2012) 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms (jan 1991) Federal Acquisition Regulation (far) Clauses Provided In Full Text this Contract Incorporates The Following Federal Acquisition Regulation Clauses Provided In Full Text: Far 52.204-27 - Prohibition On A Bytedance Covered Application (jun 2023) (a) Definitions. As Used In This Clause— 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. 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. (b) Prohibition. Section 102 Of Division R Of The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (pub. L. 117-328), The No Tiktok On Government Devices Act, And Its Implementing Guidance Under Office Of Management And Budget (omb) Memorandum M-23-13, Dated February 27, 2023, “no Tiktok On Government Devices” Implementation Guidance, Collectively Prohibit The Presence Or Use Of A Covered Application On Executive Agency Information Technology, Including Certain Equipment Used By Federal Contractors. The Contractor Is Prohibited From Having Or Using 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; However, This Prohibition Does Not Apply If The Contracting Officer Provides Written Notification To The Contractor That An Exception Has Been Granted In Accordance With Omb Memorandum M-23-13. (c) Subcontracts. The Contractor Shall Insert The Substance Of This Clause, Including This Paragraph (c), In All Subcontracts, Including Subcontracts For The Acquisition Of Commercial Products Or Commercial Services. (end Of Clause) far 52.223-99 – Ensuring Adequate Covid-19 Safety Protocols For Federal Contractors (oct 2021) (deviation 2022-01) (a) Definition. As Used In This Clause - united States Or Its Outlying Areas Means— (1) The Fifty States; (2) The District Of Columbia; (3) The Commonwealths Of Puerto Rico And The Northern Mariana Islands; (4) The Territories Of American Samoa, Guam, And The United States Virgin Islands; And (5) The Minor Outlying Islands Of Baker Island, Howland Island, Jarvis Island, Johnston Atoll, Kingman Reef, Midway Islands, Navassa Island, Palmyra Atoll, And Wake Atoll. (b) Authority. This Clause Implements Executive Order 14042, Ensuring Adequate Covid Safety Protocols For Federal Contractors, Dated September 9, 2021 (published In The Federal Register On September 14, 2021, 86 Fr 50985). (c) Compliance. The Contractor Shall Comply With All Guidance, Including Guidance Conveyed Through Frequently Asked Questions, As Amended During The Performance Of This Contract, For Contractor Or Subcontractor Workplace Locations Published By The Safer Federal Workforce Task Force (task Force Guidance) At Https:/www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/. (d) Subcontracts. The Contractor Shall Include The Substance Of This Clause, Including This Paragraph (d), In Subcontracts At Any Tier That Exceed The Simplified Acquisition Threshold, As Defined In Federal Acquisition Regulation 2.101 On The Date Of Subcontract Award, And Are For Services, Including Construction, Performed In Whole Or In Part Within The United States Or Its Outlying Areas. (end Of Clause) the Government Will Take No Action To Enforce The Clause Implementing Requirements Of Executive Order 14042, Absent Further Written Notice From The Agency, Where The Place Of Performance Identified In The Contract Is In A U.s. State Or Outlying Area Subject To A Court Order Prohibiting The Application Of Requirements Pursuant To The Executive Order (hereinafter, “excluded State Or Outlying Area”). In All Other Circumstances, The Government Will Enforce The Clause, Except For Contractor Employees Who Perform Substantial Work On Or In Connection With A Covered Contract In An Excluded State Or Outlying Area, Or In A Covered Contractor Workplace Located In An Excluded State Or Outlying Area. A Current List Of Such Excluded States And Outlying Areas Is Maintained At Https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/. department Of Transportation Acquisition Regulation (tar) Clauses Incorporated By Reference this Contract Incorporates The Following Transportation Acquisition Regulation Clauses (tar) By Reference (with The Same Force And Effect As If They Were Given In Full Text. Upon Request, The Contracting Officer Will Make The Full Text Available. 1252.237-70 Qualifications Of Contractor Employees (nov 2022) 1252.237-72 Prohibition On Advertising (nov 2022) 1252.239-70 Security Requirements For Unclassified Information Technology Resources (nov 2022) 1252.239-71 Information Technology Security Plan And Accreditation (nov 2022) 1252.239-72 Compliance With Safeguarding Dot Sensitive Data Controls (nov 2022) 1252.239-73 Limitations On The Use Or Disclosure Of Third-party Contractor Reported Cyber Incident Information (nov 2022) 1252.239-74 Safeguarding Dot Sensitive Data And Cyber Incident Reporting (nov 2022) 1252.239-75 Dot Protection Of Information About Individuals, Pii, And Privacy Risk Management Requirements (nov 2022) 1252.239-91 Records Management (nov 2022) 1252.239-92 Information And Communication Technology Accessibility Notice (nov 2022) 1252.239-93 Information And Communication Technology Accessibility (nov 2022) 1252.242-71 Contractor Testimony (nov 2022) 1252.242-72 Dissemination Of Information (nov 2022) 1252.242-74 Contract Audit Support (nov 2022) department Of Transportation Acquisition Regulation (tar) Clauses Incorporated In Full Text tar 1252.223-73 Seat Belt Use Policies And Programs (nov 2022) in Accordance With Executive Order 13043, Increasing Seat Belt Use In The United States, Dated April 16, 1997, The Contractor Is Encouraged To Adopt And Enforce On-the-job Seat Belt Use Policies And Programs For Its Employees When Operating Company-owned, Rented, Or Personally-owned Vehicles. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa) Is Responsible For Providing Leadership And Guidance In Support Of This Presidential Initiative. For Information On How To Implement Such A Program Or For Statistics On The Potential Benefits And Cost-savings To Your Company Or Organization, Please Visit The Click It Or Ticket Seat Belt Safety Section Of Nhtsa’s Website Athttps://www.nhtsa.gov/campaign/click-it-or-ticke And Https://www.nhtsa.gov/risky-driving/seat-belts. (end Of Clause) far 52.212-2 - Evaluation-commercial Products And Commercial Services (nov 2021) Section L - Notice To Offerors 1) The Government Intends To Award A Firm Fixed-price Contract To The Responsible Offeror Whose Offer Conforming To The Solicitation Will Be Most Advantageous To The Government, Price And Other Factors Considered. The Following Factors Shall Be Used To Evaluate Offers: evaluation Factors Listed In Descending Order Of Importance: factor 1 Technical Approach And Project Planning factor 2 Corporate Experience And Past Performance factor 3 Personnel Qualifications factor 4 Price evaluation Factors 1-3, When Combined, Are More Important Than Price. 2) A Written Notice Of Award Or Acceptance Of An Offer, Mailed Or Otherwise Furnished To The Successful Offeror Within The Time For Acceptance Specified In The Offer, Shall Result In A Binding Contract Without Further Action By Either Party. Before The Offer’s Specified Expiration Time, The Government May Accept An Offer (or Part Of An Offer), Whether Or Not There Are Negotiations After Its Receipt, Unless A Written Notice Of Withdrawal Is Received Before Award. l.1- Technical Approach And Project Planning the Proposed Technical Approach Shall Demonstrate The Objectives, Methods, Services, And Products Associated With Completing The Work Requirements Stated In This Solicitation. This Should Also Include An Explanation Of The Processes In Place For Monitoring The Quality Of Work And Materials Used For The Asphalt Test Surface Project. additionally, The Offeror Shall Provide A Written Plan For The Proposed Project Schedule To Include The Anticipated Number Of Days After Contract Award To Begin Preparatory Work, Which Includes A Visit By The Project Manager/construction Supervisor To Goodfellow Air Force Base (gafb) To Obtain Approvals From Different Gafb Departments. The Offeror Shall Include The Estimated Amount Of Time For Preparatory Work, To Include, But Not Limited To; An Estimate Of Time After Security Vetting To Begin Work; An Estimate Of Time For The Placement Of A Test Strip; And An Estimate Of Time For The Placement Of The Full Test Surface And Painting Once The Mix Has Been Approved. offerors Shall Develop The Performance Work Statement/statement Of Work (i.e. Offeror’s Solution) For Accomplishing The Objectives Of The Solicitation. Offerors Shall Develop The Performance Metrics And A Measurement Plan, And A Quality Assurance Plan For Accomplishing The Objectives Of The Solicitation. l.2- Corporate Experience And Past Performance the Offeror Shall Provide A List Of Past Projects That It Has Completed That Are Similar To The Project Described In This Solicitation. In Doing So, The Offeror Shall Provide: customer Name customer Contact Information description Of The Project Requirements contract Timeline And Schedule Variance total Contract Value. contract Number (if Federal Government Entity) the Offeror Shall Also Provide Information On Any Contracts That Have Been Terminated For Default Or Convenience And Explain The Circumstances That Resulted In Those Decisions. l.3- Personnel Qualifications the Offeror Shall Provide Resumes For Personnel Proposed To Support This Project. Resumes Are Limited To 1 Page. At A Minimum, The Offeror Shall Provide Resumes For The Management Team, Project Manager, Project Engineer, And Construction Supervisor (or Similar Categories). The Resumes Shall Discuss Personnel Experience Related To Performing The Following Work: asphalt Mix Design; construction Of Traction Test Surfaces In General; utqg Traction Test Surfaces Specifically; And construction On Gafb Or Experience With Work On Military Bases. l.4- Price/cost Proposal the Price/cost Proposal Shall Be Inclusive Of All Prices/costs Necessary To Complete All Aspects Of The Statement Of Work. **note** a Site Visit To The Satf May Be Required After Contract Award For Afb Coordination Purposes. Site Visits Will Be Made Through Appointment Only With The Facility Manager/cor And The Contracting Officer. Section M - Evlaution Factors For Award m.1 Technical Approach And Project Planning (see L.1 For Instructions) offerors Will Be Evaluated To Determine The Reasonableness, Completeness, Clarity, And Feasibility Of Their Approach To Carrying Out The Work Described In The Solicitation Regarding: meeting The Required Traction Coefficient Target; meeting The Test Surface Durability Requirements; constructing The Surface To Meet The Ride And Smoothness Requirements; executing A Quality Assurance/quality Control Program To Ensure The Surface Meets All Of The Requirements In The Statement Of Work; And plan And Execute The Project Schedule. m.2 Corporate Experience And Past Performance (see L.2 For Instructions) offerors Will Be Evaluated To Determine: the Ability Of The Offeror To Complete Projects Of Similar Technical Complexity. the Offeror’s Ability To Meet Project Schedules, Milestones, And Deliverables. the Ability Offeror To Complete Work On An Us Air Force Base. in Addition, The Amount Of Experience Conducting Similar Work Will Be Considered. m.3 Personnel Qualifications (see L.3 For Instructions) offerors Will Be Evaluated On The Experience And Abilities Of The Proposed Professional And Technical Personnel. Offerors Will Be Evaluated On The Sufficiency Of The Experience And Technical Background Of The Proposed Staff To Ensure The Successful Completion Of Project. m.4 Cost Evaluation Calculation the Cost Proposal Will Be Evaluated For Reasonableness. Reasonableness Determinations May Be Made By Comparing Proposed Prices With The Independent Government Cost Estimate (igce), And By Comparing Proposed Prices With Prices Obtained Through Market Research For The Same Or Similar Items And Services. for The Purpose Of Evaluating The Estimated Total Cost Proposed By Each Offeror, And For Establishing The Ceiling Amounts Of This Contract, Offerors Shall Complete Section (v) Contract Price, B.1 And Provide Supporting Documentation For All Proposed Costs. m.4.1 Price Realism offerors Are Placed On Notice That Any Proposal That Is Unrealistic In Terms Of Technical Commitment Or Unrealistically Low In Cost And/or Price Will Be Deemed Reflective Of An Inherent Lack Of Technical Competence Or Indicative Of Failure To Comprehend The Complexity And Risk Of Contract Requirements, And May Be Grounds For Rejection Of The Proposal. m.4.2 Price Reasonableness reasonableness Determinations Will Be Made By Comparing Proposed Prices Received In Response To The Solicitation, By Comparing Proposed Prices With The Independent Government Cost Estimate (igce), By Comparing Proposed Prices To Historical Prices Paid, And By Comparing Proposed Prices With Prices Obtained Through Market Research For The Same Or Similar Items. far 52.212-3 -- Offeror Representations And Certifications-commercial Items (may 2024) (incorporated By Reference) far 52.212-4 -- Contract Terms And Conditions-commercial Products And Commercial Services (nov 2023) (incorporated By Reference) far 52.212-5 - Contract Terms And Conditions Required To Implement Statues Or Executive Orders-commercial Items (nov 2024) (by Reference) special Contract Clauses And Provisions the Successful Offeror Will Need To Provide The Following To Good Fellow Base Personnel: (provide Names, Dl #, Last 4 Of Ssn, Etc. At Least 4 Weeks Prior To Entry For Background Checks); See Specific Base Guidance Below To Make The Entry Process As Quick As Possible: contact The Law Enforcement Desk ((325) 654-3504 Or 3505), To Let Them Know The Trucks Are On Their Way. That Way The Desk Can Contact The Inspection Facility To Let Them Know To Be On The Lookout For The Trucks. (xiv) Defense Priorities And Allocations System (dpas) not Applicable (xv) Date, Time And Place Offers Are Due: all Proposals Are Due On 4:00p.m. Est, January 13, 2025. submit Proposals By Email To: nhtsaoam@dot.gov, And Cc: Thomas.bub@dot.gov the Subject Line Must Reference Rfp Number 693jj925r000012 attention: Thomas J. Bub (xvi) Additional Information: an Hour Long (i.e. 1 - Hour) Pre-proposal Conference Will Be Held On Thursday, December 19th, 2024 At 10:00a.m. Est. All Interested Potential Offerors Must Click The Link Below In Order To Register For This Virtual Call. (see Below) pre-proposal Conference Registration Here * Note: (link Is Only Active On Attached Pdf Document) following The Pre-proposal Conference Nhtsa Will Post All Responses To Questions Received In The Form Of An Amendment To This Solicitation Notice For The Public. All Solicitation Questions Are Due By 4:00p.m. On December 19th, 2024 To The Following Addresses At: Nhtsaoam@dot.gov, And Cc: Thomas.bub@dot.gov. all Correspondence Must Reference Rfp Number 693jj925r000012 In The Subject Line.