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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 2 Of 2 request For Quote (rfq) #: 36c25925q0119 ophthalmic Exam Chairs And Slit Lamp Instrument Stands Salt Lake City Va Medical Center this Is A Combined Synopsis/solicitation For Commercial Items 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; Quotes Are Being Requested And A Written Solicitation Will Not Be Issued. The Government Reserves The Right To Make No Award From This Solicitation. * The Deadline For All Questions Is 12:00pm Mst, January 29th, 2025. all Questions Must Be Submitted In Writing No Later Than The Question Cut-off Date Marked Above. All Questions Will Be Answered Officially Through An Amendment To The Solicitation. ** Quotes Are To Be Provided To Stephanie.cahill@va.gov No Later Than 12:00pm Mst, January 31st, 2025. quotes Shall Not Be Hand Carried. Faxed Quotes Shall Not Be Accepted. Emailed Quotes Are The Only Method Of Submitted Quotes (4mb Email Limit). The Government Reserves The Right To Make Award Solely On Initial Quotes Received. Offerors Bear The Burden Of Ensuring That All Portions Of The Offer (and Any Authorized Amendments) Reach The Designated Office Before The Deadline Specified In The Solicitation. This Rfq Shall Be Completed In Its Entirety, And Signed And Dated, Failure Shall Not Be Considered For Award. this Is A Request For Quote (rfq) And The Solicitation Number Is 36c25925q0119. The Government Anticipates Awarding A Firm-fixed Price 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 August 29, 2024. the North American Industrial Classification System (naics) Code For This Procurement Is 339115 With A Small Business Size Standard Of 1,000 Employees. This Solicitation Is A 100% Set-aside For Small Business Concerns. list Of Line Items; line Item description quantity unit Of Measure unit Price total Price 0001 ophthalmic Exam Chair 6 ea $ $ 0002 ophthalmic Floor Stand For Slit Lamp 6 ea 0003 installation 1 jb grand Total $ description Of Requirements For The Items To Be Acquired: *buy American Vendors Are Encouraged To Include Quotes With Products Manufactured Within The U.s. Whenever Possible Although Bids With Non-domestic Products Will Not Be Excluded From The Evaluation. vendors Are Required To Complete The 52.225-2 Buy American Certificate Below And Include With Their Quotation In Order To Verify The Country Of Origin (coo) Of Products Included In Their Quotes. *fob Shall Be Destination *freight Shall Be Added To The Price Of Clin 0001 And Not Be Its Own Line Item *cut Sheets And Specification Sheets Proving The Offered Product Meets All Testing Specifications And Salient Characteristics Shall Be Included With The Quote *quotes Shall Annotate The Expected Date Of Delivery To The Specified Location *quotes Shall Be Accompanied By An Authorized Distributor Letter From The Manufacturer Of The Items Being Offered. *failure To Meet The Salient Characteristics Below Will Result In The Offeror S Quote Not Being Considered For Award. *failure To Provide Product Information Documents, Quote With Accurate Costs, Delivery Lead Time, Buy American Certificate, Or Authorized Distributor Letter Will Result In The Offeror S Quote Not Being Considered For Award. salient Characteristics: ophthalmic Patient Exam Chairs chair Must Be Able To Rotate At Least 270 Degrees. chair Must Be Able To Accommodate At Least 300 Pounds. chair Must Have A Minimum Ground To Seat Height Of At Least 20 Inches. chair Must Be Able To Raise The Patient At Least 30 Inches From The Ground. chair Back Must Be Able To Be Reclined At Least 80 Degrees. chair Needs To Have Controls On Either Side Of The Chair To Control Height And Reclining Positions For Doctor Access. chair Must Have Foot Pedal Included To Control Height And Reclining Positions. chair Needs To Be Compatible With A Chair Mover (or Glider) To Accommodate Patients In Wheelchairs Who Cannot Transfer To The Ophthalmic Exam Chair. chair Must Have An Easy To Operate Headrest For Patient Head Positioning. chair Must Have Arms Rests That Can Be Raised And Lowered. slit Lamp Instrument Stand slit Lamp Arm Needs To Be Able To Support Slit Lamps Up To 60 Lbs. the Upper Refractor Arm Has A Minimum Of 10 Vertical Range, And Handle Instruments Weighing Up To 12 Lbs. stand Needs To Have Ability To Control The Height Of The Exam Chair. stand Needs To Have Designated Instrument Recharging Stations, Minimum Of Two Instruments At A Time. stand Needs To Have Built In Standard Plug Outlets On The Back Of The Unit. stand Needs To Have An Overhead Lamp On Adjustable Arm. counterbalances Built Into Slit Lamp Arm To Be Able To Easily Adjust Height Of The Slit Lamp During Examinations. stand Must Be Compatible With Exam Chairs. scope Of Work all Equipment Will Be Drop Ship To The Facility. the Vendor Will Either Provide Or Arrange For Installation Of The 12 Total Pieces Of Equipment In The Ophthalmology Department. Installation Will Be Coordinated With Biomed And The Clinic As To Not Interfere With Patient Care. there Will Be No Trade In For The Old Equipment. the C&a Requirements Do Not Apply, A Security Accreditation Package Is Not Required. delivery And Acceptance Shall Be F.o.b Destination (far 52.247-34) At The Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Located: department Of Veterans Affairs salt Lake City Va Medical Center 500 Foothill Dr. salt Lake City, Ut 84148 52.212-1, Instructions To Offerors--commercial Items Applies To This Acquisition addendum To Far 52.212-1 Instructions To Offerors Commercial gray Market Items Are Original Equipment Manufacturer S (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.â  No Remanufactures Or Gray Market Items Will Be Acceptable. 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.â  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. the Delivery Of Gray Market Items To The Va In The Fulfillment Of An Order/award Constitutes A Breach Of Contract.â  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. offerors Providing An Or Equal Product(s) Must Adhere To The Terms In Far 52.211-6. 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 Or Exceed Are Specified In The Solicitation. To Be Considered For Award, Offers Of Equal Products, Including Equal Products Of The Brand Name Manufacturer, Must meet The Salient Physical, Functional, Or Performance Characteristic Specified In This Solicitation; clearly Identify The Item By- brand Name, If Any And make Or Model Number, include Descriptive Literature Such As Illustrations, Drawings, Or A Clear Reference To Previously Furnished Descriptive Data Or Information Available To The Contracting Officer; And 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. 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. 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 any Award Made As A Result Of This Solicitation Will Be Made On An All Or Nothing Basis. state If Quoted Items Are Available And Priced Through Offerors Existing Government-wide Acquisition Contract (gwac), Gsa Multiple Award Schedule (mas) Contract, Or Va-wide Acquisition Contract. if The Acquisition Is Set-aside For Sdvosbs/vosbs, Their Socioeconomic Status Must Be Vip Verified And Visible In The Va Vendor Information Pages (vip): Https://www.vip.vetbiz.gov/ At The Time Of Quote Submission And Award, Or Will Be Considered Non-responsive, And Will Not Be Considered For Award. 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 Contactors, The Offeror Making Such Contact May Be Excluded From Award Considerations. 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. 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. submission Of Quote Shall Include The Following Volumes: (i) Technical Capability Or Quality Of The Item Offered To Meet The Government Requirement; (ii) Price; (iii) Delivery Lead Time; And (iv) Buy American Certificate volume I - Technical Capability Or Quality Of The Item Offered To Meet The Government Requirement the Offeror Shall Submit Specifications, Cut Sheets, Or Brochures Confirming The Equal Products, Including Equal Products Of The Brand Name Manufacturer Submitted, Meets Or Exceeds The Salient Physical, Functional, Or Performance Characteristic Specified In This Solicitation. The Product(s) Quoted Must Be Identified By Brand Name, If Any, And Make Or Model Number. volume Ii Price price - The Offeror Shall Complete The Pricing Schedule Provided In Section (v) Above: Price/cost Schedule. volume Iii Delivery Lead Time the Offeror Shall State The Required Number Of Calendar Days To Deliver The Item, To Include Installation, If Applicable. volume Iv Buy American Certificate the Offeror Shall Complete And Submit The Included 52.225-2 Buy American Certificate. (end Of Addendum To 52.212-1) 52.212-2, Evaluation--commercial Items Applies To This Acquisition addendum To Far 52.212-2 Evaluation Commercial Items: the Government Will Award A Contract Resulting From This Solicitation To The Responsible Offeror Whose Offer Conforming To The Solicitation Will Be Most Advantageous To The Government Considering Price And Other Factors. the Following Factors Shall Be Used To Evaluate Quotations: factor 1. Technical Capability Or Quality Of The Item Offered To Meet The Government Requirement factor 2. Price factor 3. Delivery Lead Time factor 4. Submission Of Completed Buy American Certificate evaluation Approach. The Government Will Evaluate Quotations Using The Comparative Evaluation Process Outlined In Far 13.106-2(b)(3), Where Quotations Will Be Compared To One Another To Determine Which Provides The Best Benefit To The Government. The Government Reserves The Right To Consider A Quotation Other Than The Lowest Price That Provides Additional Benefit(s). Quotations May Exceed Minimum Requirements Of The Solicitation. The Government Reserves The Right To Select A Quotation That Provides Benefit To The Government That Exceeds The Minimum Requirements Of The Solicitation, But Is Not Required To Do So. Each Response Must Meet The Minimum Requirements Of The Solicitation. The Government Is Not Requesting Or Accepting Alternate Quotations. The Evaluation Will Consider The Following: factor 1. Technical Capability Or Quality Of The Item Offered To Meet The Government Requirement: The Quotation Will Be Evaluated To The Extent To Which It Can Meet And/or Exceed The Government S Requirements As Outlined In The Solicitation And Based On The Information Requested In The Instructions To Quoters Section Of The Solicitation. factor 2. Price: The Government Will Evaluate The Price By Adding The Total Of All Line Item Prices. The Government May Use Various Price Analysis Techniques And Procedures To Make A Price Reasonableness Determination. Offers That Do Not Meet Or Exceed The Technical Capability Or Quality Of The Item Offered To The Government Requirement Shall Not Be Selected Regardless Of Price. factor 3. Delivery Lead Time: The Government Will Evaluate Delivery Lead Time And Select The Quoter/offer Whose Delivery Lead Time Is Most Advantageous To The Government. The Government May Consider An Award To Other Than The Lowest Priced Quoter/offeror If It S In The Best Interest Of The Government. factor 4. Submission Of Completed Buy American Certificate: The Government Will Evaluate The Information Provided In The Completed Buy American Certificate. Priority Will Be Given To Products Made In The Us. (end Of Addendum To 52.212-2) 52.212-3, Offeror Representations And Certifications Commercial Items, Applies To This Acquisition. 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. Offerors Must Be Registered In Sam At Time Of Offer Submission. 52.212-4, Contract Terms And Conditions--commercial Items Applies To This Acquisition 52.212-5, Contract Terms And Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders--commercial Items (jul 2020) Applies To This Acquisition far 52.212-5 Applies To This Acquisition With The Following Far Clauses Incorporated By Reference; far 52.204-10 reporting Executive Compensation & First-tier Subcontract Awards (jun 2020) far 52.204-16 commercial And Government Entity Code Reporting (aug 2020) far 52.204-24 representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications And Video Surveillance Services Or Equipment (oct 2020) far 52.209-6 protecting The Government S Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Or Proposed For Debarment (jun 2020) far 52.219-6 notice Of Total Small Business Set-aside (nov 2020) far 52.219-8 utilization Of Small Business Concerns (sep 2021) far 52.219-28 post Award Small Business Program Representation (nov 2020) far 52.219-33 nonmanufacturer Rule (mar 2020) far 52.222-3 convict Labor (jun 2003) far 52.222-19 child Labor Cooperation With Authorities And Remedies (jul 2020) far 52.222-21 prohibition Of Segregated Facilities (apr 2015) far 52.222-26 equal Opportunity (sep 2016) far 52.222-35 equal Opportunity For Veterans (jun 2020) far 52.222-36 equal Opportunity For Workers With Disabilities (jun 2020) far 52.222-37 employment Reports On Veterans (jun 2020) far 52.222-40 notification Of Employee Rights Under The National Labor Relations Act (dec 2010) far 52.222-50 combating Trafficking In Persons (oct 2020) far 52.223-18 encouraging Contractor Policies To Ban Text Messaging While Driving (jun 2020) far 52.225-1 buy American Supplies (jan 2021) far 52.225-3 buy American--free Trade Agreements--israeli Trade Act (jul 2020) far 52.225-13 restrictions On Certain Foreign Purchases (jun 2008) far 52.232-33 payment By Electronic Funds Transfer System For Award Management (oct 2018) additional Contract Requirements Or Terms And Conditions: 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 Office May Exercise The Option By Written Notice To The Contractor Prior To Receipt Of All Items. Delivery Of The Added Items Shall Continue At The Same Rate As The Like Items Called For Under The Contract Unless The Parties Otherwise Agree. 52.225-1 Buy American Supplies (oct 2022) definitions. As Used In This Clause Commercially Available Off-the-shelf (cots) Item (1) Means Any Item Of Supply (including Construction Material) That Is a Commercial Product (as Defined In Paragraph (1) Of The Definition Of Commercial Product At Federal Acquisition Regulation (far) 2.101; sold In Substantial Quantities In The Commercial Marketplace; And (iii) Offered To The Government, Under A Contract Or Subcontract At Any Tier, Without Modification, In The Same Form In Which It Is Sold In The Commercial Marketplace; And does Not Include Bulk Cargo, As Defined In 46 U.s.c. 40102(4), Such As Agricultural Products And Petroleum Products. Component Means An Article, Material, Or Supply Incorporated Directly Into An End Product. Cost Of Components Means for Components Purchased By The Contractor, The Acquisition Cost, Including Transportation Costs To The Place Of Incorporation Into The End Product (whether Or Not Such Costs Are Paid To A Domestic Firm), And Any Applicable Duty (whether Or Not A Duty-free Entry Certificate Is Issued); Or for Components Manufactured By The Contractor, All Costs Associated With The Manufacture Of The Component, Including Transportation Costs As Described In Paragraph (1) Of This Definition, Plus Allocable Overhead Costs, But Excluding Profit. Cost Of Components Does Not Include Any Costs Associated With The Manufacture Of The End Product. Critical Component Means A Component That Is Mined, Produced, Or Manufactured In The United States And Deemed Critical To The U.s. Supply Chain. The List Of Critical Components Is At Far 25.105. domestic End Product Means for An End Product That Does Not Consist Wholly Or Predominantly Of Iron Or Steel Or A Combination Of Both an Unmanufactured End Product Mined Or Produced In The United States; an End Product Manufactured In The United States, If the Cost Of Its Components Mined, Produced, Or Manufactured In The United States Exceeds 60 Percent Of The Cost Of All Its Components, Except That The Percentage Will Be 65 Percent For Items Delivered In Calendar Years 2024 Through 2028 And 75 Percent For Items Delivered Starting In Calendar Year 2029. Components Of Foreign Origin Of The Same Class Or Kind As Those That The Agency Determines Are Not Mined, Produced, Or Manufactured In Sufficient And Reasonably Available Commercial Quantities Of A Satisfactory Quality Are Treated As Domestic. Components Of Unknown Origin Are Treated As Foreign. Scrap Generated, Collected, And Prepared For Processing In The United States Is Considered Domestic; Or the End Product Is A Cots Item; Or (2) For An End Product That Consists Wholly Or Predominantly Of Iron Or Steel Or A Combination Of Both, An End Product Manufactured In The United States, If The Cost Of Foreign Iron And Steel Constitutes Less Than 5 Percent Of The Cost Of All The Components Used In The End Product. The Cost Of Foreign Iron And Steel Includes But Is Not Limited To The Cost Of Foreign Iron Or Steel Mill Products (such As Bar, Billet, Slab, Wire, Plate, Or Sheet), Castings, Or Forgings Utilized In The Manufacture Of The End Product And A Good Faith Estimate Of The Cost Of All Foreign Iron Or Steel Components Excluding Cots Fasteners. Iron Or Steel Components Of Unknown Origin Are Treated As Foreign. If The End Product Contains Multiple Components, The Cost Of All The Materials Used In Such End Product Is Calculated In Accordance With The Definition Of Cost Of Components . end Product Means Those Articles, Materials, And Supplies To Be Acquired Under The Contract For Public Use. fastener Means A Hardware Device That Mechanically Joins Or Affixes Two Or More Objects Together. Examples Of Fasteners Are Nuts, Bolts, Pins, Rivets, Nails, Clips, And Screws. foreign End Product Means An End Product Other Than A Domestic End Product. foreign Iron And Steel Means Iron Or Steel Products Not Produced In The United States. Produced In The United States Means That All Manufacturing Processes Of The Iron Or Steel Must Take Place In The United States, From The Initial Melting Stage Through The Application Of Coatings, Except Metallurgical Processes Involving Refinement Of Steel Additives. The Origin Of The Elements Of The Iron Or Steel Is Not Relevant To The Determination Of Whether It Is Domestic Or Foreign. predominantly Of Iron Or Steel Or A Combination Of Both Means That The Cost Of The Iron And Steel Content Exceeds 50 Percent Of The Total Cost Of All Its Components. The Cost Of Iron And Steel Is The Cost Of The Iron Or Steel Mill Products (such As Bar, Billet, Slab, Wire, Plate, Or Sheet), Castings, Or Forgings Utilized In The Manufacture Of The Product And A Good Faith Estimate Of The Cost Of Iron Or Steel Components Excluding Cots Fasteners. steel Means An Alloy That Includes At Least 50 Percent Iron, Between 0.02 And 2 Percent Carbon, And May Include Other Elements. united States Means The 50 States, The District Of Columbia, And Outlying Areas. (b) 41 U.s.c. Chapter 83, Buy American, Provides A Preference For Domestic End Products For Supplies Acquired For Use In The United States. In Accordance With 41 U.s.c. 1907, The Domestic Content Test Of The Buy American Statute Is Waived For An End Product That Is A Cots Item (see 12.505(a)(1)), Except That For An End Product That Consists Wholly Or Predominantly Of Iron Or Steel Or A Combination Of Both, The Domestic Content Test Is Applied Only To The Iron And Steel Content Of The End Product, Excluding Cots Fasteners. (c) Offerors May Obtain From The Contracting Officer A List Of Foreign Articles That The Contracting Officer Will Treat As Domestic For This Contract. (d) The Contractor Shall Deliver Only Domestic End Products Except To The Extent That It Specified Delivery Of Foreign End Products In The Provision Of The Solicitation Entitled "buy American Certificate." alternate I (oct 2022). As Prescribed In 25.1101(a)(1)(ii) Substitute The Following Sentence For The First Sentence Of Paragraph (1)(ii)(a) Of The Definition Of Domestic End Product In Paragraph (a): (a) The Cost Of Its Components Mined, Produced, Or Manufactured In The United States Exceeds 50 Percent Of The Cost Of All Its Components. (end Of Clause) 52.225-2 Buy American Certificate (oct 2022) (1) The Offeror Certifies That Each End Product, Except Those Listed In Paragraph (b) Of This Provision, Is A Domestic End Product And That Each Domestic End Product Listed In Paragraph (c) Of This Provision Contains A Critical Component. (2) The Offeror Shall List As Foreign End Products Those End Products Manufactured In The United States That Do Not Qualify As Domestic End Products. For Those Foreign End Products That Do Not Consist Wholly Or Predominantly Of Iron Or Steel Or A Combination Of Both, The Offeror Shall Also Indicate Whether These Foreign End Products Exceed 55 Percent Domestic Content, Except For Those That Are Cots Items. If The Percentage Of The Domestic Content Is Unknown, Select No . (3) The Offeror Shall Separately List The Line Item Numbers Of Domestic End Products That Contain A Critical Component (see Far 25.105). (4) The Terms Commercially Available Off-the-shelf (cots) Item, Critical Component, Domestic End Product, End Product, And Foreign End Product Are Defined In The Clause Of This Solicitation Entitled Buy American Supplies. Foreign End Products: line Item No. country Of Origin exceeds 55% Domestic Content (yes/no) 0001 Ophthalmic Exam Chair 0002 Ophthalmic Floor Stand For Slit Lamp 0003 Installation n/a Service n/a - Service [list As Necessary] (c) Domestic End Products Containing A Critical Component: line Item No. [list As Necessary] (d) The Government Will Evaluate Offers In Accordance With The Policies And Procedures Of Part 25 Of The Federal Acquisition Regulation. (end Of Provision) 852.212-70, Provisions And Clauses Applicable To Va Acquisition Of Commercial Items (apr 2020) vaar 852.203-70 commercial Advertising (may 2018) vaar 852.232-72 electronic Submission Of Payment Requests (nov 2018) vaar 852.233-70 protest Content/alternative Dispute Resolution (oct 2018) vaar 852.233-71 alternate Protest Procedure (oct 2018) vaar 852.246-71 rejected Goods (oct 2018) 852.252-70, Solicitation Provisions Or Clauses Incorporated By Reference (jan 2008) the Following Provisions Or Clauses Incorporated By Reference In This Solicitation Must Be Completed By The Offeror Or Prospective Contractor And Submitted With The Quotation Or Offer. Copies Of These Provisions Or Clauses Are Available On The Internet At The Web Sites Provided In The Provision At Far 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated By Reference, Or The Clause At Far 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated By Reference. Copies May Also Be Obtained From The Contracting Officer. http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html https://www.acquisition.gov/vaar the Following Far Provisions Are To Be Incorporated By Reference: far 52.204-7 system For Award Management (oct 2018) far 52.204-16 commercial And Government Entity Code Reporting (aug 2020) far 52.211-6 brand Name Or Equal (aug 1999) far 52.229-11 tax On Certain Foreign Procurements Notice And Representation (jun 2020) the Following Far Clauses Are Incorporated By Reference: far 52.203-17 contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights And Requirement To Inform Employees Of Whistleblower Rights (jun 2020) far 52.204-13 system For Award Management Maintenance (oct 2018) far 52.204-18 commercial And Government Entity Code Maintenance (aug 2020) far 52.232-40 providing Accelerated Payments To Small Business Subcontractors (nov 2021) the Following Vaar Clauses Are To Be Incorporated By Reference: vaar 852.212-71 gray Market Items (apr 2020) the Defense Priorities And Allocations System (dpas) Does Not Apply. date And Time Offers Are Due To Stephanie.cahill@va.gov By 12:00pm Mst, January 31st, 2025. name And Email Of The Individual To Contact For Information Regarding The Solicitation: stephanie Cahill stephanie.cahill@va.gov

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: 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 A Request For Quote (rfq). The Solicitation Document And Incorporated Provisions And Clauses Are Those In Effect Through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-03 (effective 01/17/2025). this Solicitation Is Set-aside For Small Businesses. the Associated North American Industrial Classification System (naics) Code For This Procurement Is 333310 Commercial And Service Industry Machine Manufacturing. The Small Business Size Standard Of 1,000 Employees. The Fsc/psc Is 4610 Water Purification Equipment. the Department Of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 10 (nco 10), Veterans Integrated Services Network 10 (visn 10), Chillicothe Va Medical Center Located At 17273 State Route 104, Chillicothe, Ohio 45601 Has A Requirement For A Commercial Brand Name Or Equal Water Softener And Controls For Use At Boiler Plant. This Procurement Will Also Include Removal Of The Existing Equipment, Installation, And Training Of The Newly Purchased Water Softener System. Contractor Will Make All Electrical, Drain, Supply Water, And Other Utility Connections Within 5 Feet Of Softener Skid. all Interested Companies Shall Provide Quotes For The Following: item description qty price 1 model Bk-ds-lwt-3-1200 Twin Alternating Softener 1 â  2 installation 1 â  3 old Unit Decommissioned And Disposed In Specified Area At Facility 1 â  4 training On Use Of Equipment And Maintenance â  â  5 warranty â  â  statement Of Work (sow) contract Title: Boiler Plant Water Softener background: Building 261, Boiler Plant, Water Softener Is A Critical Part Of Daily Facility-wide Heating Operations. At This Time, The Dual-tank Softener System Is Beyond Expected Serviceable Lifespan And Becoming Unreliable. Furthermore, These Units Require Obsolete Replacement Parts That Are Becoming Increasingly Expensive And Hard To Procure. scope: Contractor To Remove Existing Water Softener Skid And Replace With A New Unit. All Equipment Moves And Phases Of Operations Will Be Documented And Communicated Amongst Vendor And Va Boiler Plant Staff Prior To Beginning. Old Units And All Associated Equipment Will Be Placed In Gravel Area Behind Boiler Plant For Turn-in To Va Logistics Service For Decommissioning/disposal. Vendor Will Provide, Deliver, Un-crate, Inspect, Spot, And Install New Water Softener Tanks, Stands, Brine Measuring Tank, Associated Control Boxes And Cabling, And All Other Water Softener Accessories Supplies Under This Contract. Contractor Will Make All Electrical, Drain, Supply Water, And Other Utility Connections Within 5 Feet Of Softener Skid. Contractor To Conduct Start-up, Performance Verification, And Commissioning. All Components To Be Covered By A 1-year Parts And Labor Warranty. specific Tasks 4.1 Task 1 - Removal Of Existing Equipment 4.1.1 Subtask 1 - Removal Of Existing Water Softener Skid, And All Associated Components. contractor Shall Properly Remove Existing Softener Tanks, Stands, Supply And Drain Piping To Nearest Valve Or Connection To Drain Manifold; And Electrical Wiring To Existing Junction Boxes/disconnect Panels. 4.2 Task 2 - Receive And Install New Equipment 4.2.1 Subtask 1 - Delivery contractor Shall Coordinate With Cor For Any Advance Deliveries And Storage. Contractor Responsible For Uncrating Any Inspection Of All Components And Moving All Equipment Into The Installation Area. Removal Of Existing Equipment Will Not Commence Until All Components Of New System Are Verified As Being On-site. All Deliveries To Be Made To: chillicothe, Ohio Veterans Affairs Medical Center warehouse 17273 State Route 104 chillicothe, Ohio 45601 4.2.2 Subtask 2 - Installation installation To Include: placement/installation Of Softener Skid And Accessories Inside Building. Contractor Is Responsible For Coordinating With Cor To Ensure Steps Are Taken To Protect Interior And Exterior Of Building From Any Contamination Or Damage Related To This Project. electrical Hookup To Existing Electric Service (to Be Within 5 Feet Of Equipment) installation Of Water Supply Plumbing To Existing Valves (to Be Within 5 Feet Of Equipment note: Press-fit (pro-press, Etc.) Style Fittings Are Not Currently Authorized For Use In Va Facilities. All Supply And Drain Plumbing Shall Be Copper Tubing Or Flexible Stainless Steel Braided Lines. Connections Shall Be Soldered Or Threaded Joints. start Up, Commissioning, Verification Of Proper System Operation removal Of All Packaging Materials/site Cleanup 4.3 Task 3 Provide Staff Training On Equipment 4.3.1 Subtask 1 vendor To Provide Staff Training On Operation Of And Options Included In New Water Softener. Vendor To Furnish Va With Site-specific Operating And Service Manuals Either Digitally Or Hard Copy For Equipment. task 4 - Enterprise Management Controls subtask 1 - Integration Management Control Planning all Work Will Be Coordinated A Minimum Of 5 Working Days In Advance With The Vamc Cor And Maintenance & Operations Supervisor. All Contractor Personnel Will Report To Building 21, Engineering To Sign Into The Facility And Receive Contractor Identification As Well As Any Special Instructions At The Beginning Of Each Workday. Contractor Must Report To B21, Engineering To Sign Out And Report Out At The End Of Each Workday. All Work Will Be Performed Monday-friday (excluding Federal Holidays) Between The Hours Of 0600-1530. Ideally, Work Should Be Scheduled Once Seasonal Plant Loads Begin To Lower (warmer Outside). deliverables: 5.1 Task 1 Twin-tank Alternating Softener plc-allen Bradley 1400 To Be Controlled By Plcs On Adjacent Ro System, Service Flow Rates Per Tank Of 185 Gpm To 230 Gpm, Backwash Flow Rate 60 Gpm. Two 48 X72 Carbon Steel Resin Tanks, 100# Non-code Construction, Interior Holding Two-component Epoxy, Carboline, Hydroplate 1086 4-10mils. Semi-gloss Finish, Off-white, Certified To Ansi/nsf 61. Exterior Polyamidoamine Epoxy, Tnemec N69f, Satin Finish Safety Blue. Four Point Pvc Upper Distributor, Hub/radial Pvc Lower Distributor. Media (per Tank): Support Gravel 1000lbs, 40 Cubic Feet Resin Per Tank, 10% Crosslinked Resin, 1,200,000 Grains Capacity Per Regeneration, 600lbs Salt Per Regeneration. Face Piping, Diaphragm Valve Nest, Aquamatic Series V42 Valves, 3 Service Valves, 1.25 Regeneration Valves, Galvanized Pipe And Fittings, Pressure Gauges & Sample Cocks, System Control Existing Plc In Ro Main Panel, Solenoid Panel For Connection To Existing Plc (polycarbonate Enclosure). Meter 1x Signet Paddlewheel Flow Sensor W/electronic Pick-up, Installation Fitting, 3 Iron Saddle. 5.1 Task 2 Brine-measuring Tank brine Measuring Tank, 42 X60 Polyethylene Brine Tank Assembly, 2x Level Switches, Aquamatic Valves And Fittings, Control Panel For Refill From Existing Outdoor Brine Silo. 5.2 One Year Parts And Labor Warranty all Components To Include One-year Parts And Labor Warranty 5.3 Freight vendor To Pay Freight To A High Dock Location. Delivery Address: chillicothe, Ohio Veterans Affairs Medical Center warehouse 17273 State Route 104 chillicothe, Ohio 45601 vendor Shall Coordinate With Cor For Any Advance Deliveries And Storage. Contractor Responsible For Uncrating Any Inspection Of All Components And Moving All Equipment Into The Installation Area. Removal Of Existing Equipment Will Not Commence Until All Components Of New System Are Verified As Being On-site. 5.4 Installation installation To Include: placement/installation Of Softener Skid And Accessories Inside Building. Contractor Is Responsible For Coordinating With Cor To Ensure Steps Are Taken To Protect Interior And Exterior Of Building From Any Contamination Or Damage Related To This Project. electrical Hookup To Existing Electric Service (to Be Within 5 Feet Of Equipment) installation Of Water Supply Plumbing To Existing Valves (to Be Within 5 Feet Of Equipment note: Press-fit (pro-press, Etc.) Style Fittings Are Not Currently Authorized For Use In Va Facilities. All Supply And Drain Plumbing Shall Be Copper Tubing Or Flexible Stainless Steel Braided Lines. Connections Shall Be Soldered Or Threaded Joints. start Up, Commissioning, Verification Of Proper System Operation removal Of All Packaging Materials/site Cleanup 5.5 Staff Training vendor To Provide Staff Training On Operation Of And All Options Included In New Water Softerner. Contractor To Furnish Va With Operating And Service Manuals Either Digitally Or Hard Copy For Equipment. 5.6 Shop Drawings shop Drawings To Include All Dimensions Of System Components. shop Drawings To Include Technical Specifications Of All System Components Including, But Not Limited To: unit Voltage/amperage Requirements unit Plumbing Requirements. 6. Performance Monitoring the Request Is For Goods To Be Delivered, Installed And Operation Verified. When/if The Equipment Malfunctions, A Minimum 1-year Warranty Will Cover Service And Labor To Repair Defects Of The Equipment. Vamc Cor Will Be Responsible For Overseeing Project. Final Acceptance Of Completed And Installed Unit To Be Determined By Vamc Cor In Coordination With Maintenance & Operations Supervisor And Chief, Engineering Service. 7. Security Requirements contractor Will Not Require Access To Va Sensitive Information To Fulfill The Terms Of The Contract. Contractor Will Require Access To The Building And The Related Building Service Equipment During Normal Business Hours. 8. Government-furnished Equipment (gfe)/government-furnished Information (gfi). vamc Engineering Service To Provide Suitable Electrical Disconnect To Within Five (5) Feet Of Final Electrical Termination Points. Vamc Engineering Service To Provide Suitable Valve For Water Supply Withing Five (5) Feet Of Water Supply Connection Point. Lock Out/tag Out To Be Coordinated With Va Cor Prior To Start Of Project. 9. Other Pertinent Information Or Special Considerations. vendor Responsible For Receiving, Uncrating, And Inspection Of All Equipment Deliveries. final Acceptance Of Completed And Installed Unit To Be Determined By Vamc Cor In Coordination With The Maintenance & Operations Supervisor And Chief, Engineering Service. Vendor To Provide, At A Minimum, A Warranty Of One (1) Year Parts And One (1) Year Labor On All Components Of The Completed And Assembled Unit. A. Packaging, Packing And Shipping Instructions. no Unique Shipping Requirements. Deliver Equipment Without Damage. B. Inspection And Acceptance Criteria. delivery Will Be Accepted Or Rejected At The Vamc Warehouse. Items Will Be Inspected For Defects By Logistics And Engineering Personnel In Conjunction With Contractor Upon Delivery Prior To Installation. No Work Will Begin Until All Replacement Components Are Onsite And Accepted. 9. Risk Control contractor To Adhere To All Stipulations Determined By The Vamc Infection Control Department, As Included In The Pcra/icra. The Pcra/icra Will Be Furnished By The Vamc Cor Prior To Commencement Of The Work. 10. Place Of Performance. the Place Of Performance building 261, Boiler Plant, Chillicothe Vamc 17273 State Route 104 chillicothe, Ohio 45601 8. Period Of Performance the Period Of Performance Shall Be No More Than 120 Days From The Issuance Of The Notice To Proceed By The Contracting Officer. 9. Delivery Schedule. contractor Responsible For Receiving, Storage, And Uncrating Of All Equipment Deliveries. all Deliveries To Be Coordinated With The Vamc Cor. 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 Products And Commercial Services (sept 2023) far 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated By Reference (feb 1998) http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html (far) And Http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/index.asp (vaar) far 52.204-7, System For Award Management (oct 2018) far 52.204-16, Commercial And Government Entity Code Reporting (aug 2020) far 52.204-20, Predecessor Of Offeror, (aug 2020) far 52.204-24, Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications And Video Surveillance Service Or Equipment (nov 2021) far 52.204-29, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders Representation And Disclosures (dec 2023) far 52.212-2, Evaluation Commercial Products And Commercial Services (nov 2021) far 52.212-3, Offerors Representations And Certifications Commercial Products And Commercial Services (may 2024) 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. far 52.225-2, Buy American Certificate (oct 2022) far 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions 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, Theâ contracting Officerâ will Make Their Full Text Available. Also, The Full Text Of A Clauseâ mayâ be Accessed Electronically At This/these Address(es): http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html (far) And http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/index.asp (vaar) vaar 852.252-70, Solicitation Provisions Or Clauses Incorporated By Reference (jan 2008) vaar 852.273-70, Late Offers (nov 2021) (end Of Addendum To Far 52.212-1) the Following Contract Clauses Apply To This Acquisition: far 52.212-4, Contract Terms And Conditions Commercial Products And Commercial Services (nov 2023) far 52.204-13, System For Award Management Maintenance (oct 2018) far 52.204-18, Commercial And Government Entity Code Maintenance (aug 2020) far 52.225-1, Buy American Supplies (oct 2022) vaar 852.203-70, Commercial Advertising (may 2018) var 852.211-70, Equipment Operation And Maintenance Manuals (nov 2018) vaar 852.211-72, Technical Industry Standards (nov 2018) vaar 852.232-72, Electronic Submission Of Payment Requests (nov 2018) vaar 852.242-71, Administrative Contracting Officer (oct 2020) vaar 852.246-71, Rejected Goods (oct 2018) vaar 852.246-73, Noncompliance With Packaging, Packing, And/or Marking Requirements (oct 2018) vaar 852.247-74, Advance Notice Of Shipment (oct 2018) (end Of Addendum To Far 52.212-4) 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 Of Far 52.212-5 Are Applicable: Subparagraph (a) (1) (7) Subparagraph (b) (4),(9),(12),(18),(31),(32),(33),(34),(36),(39),(48),(51), And (59) all Offerors Shall Submit The Following: The Offeror Shall Submit A Quote, With Sufficient Documentation To Evaluate The Functional And Technical Specifications Compared To Statement Of Work, Buy American Act Certificate, Warranty/extended Warranty Details And Delivery/installation Schedule. all Quotes Shall Be Sent To The Contract Specialist, Alice Clark At Alice.clark@va.gov. Telephone Responses Shall Not Be Accepted. Responses Must Be Received No Later Than March 7, 2025, At 12:00 P.m. Est. late Submissions Shall Be Treated In Accordance With The Solicitation Provision At Far 52.212-1(f). point Of Contact to Obtain Clarifications And/or Additional Information Concerning The Contract Requirements Or Specifications, Submit An Email To Alice.clark@va.gov. All Inquiries Will Be Responded To As Necessary In Amendment Format Which Will Be Posted On Http://www.sam.gov the Deadline For Submission Of Clarifications And/or Additional Information Concerning This Solicitation Is February 28, 2025, At 12:00 Pm (est). No Questions Will Be Answered After This Date/time Unless Determined To Be In The Best Interest Of The Government Determined By The Contracting Officer. Telephone Inquiries Will Not Be Accepted Or Returned. 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. the Following Are The Decision Factors: Price, Sufficient Documentation To Evaluate Functional And Technical Specifications Compared To Statement Of Work, Buy American Act Certificate, Warranty/extended Warranty, And Delivery/installation Schedule. 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. addendum To Far 52.212-1 Instructions To Offerors Commercial Products And Commercial Services (nov 2021) 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. The Version Of Far 52.212-1 In The Addendum Is Tailored For Simplified Acquisition Procedures And Supersedes The Current Version Of Far 52.212-1 Contained In The Far. the Following Provision Is Incorporated Into 52.212-1 As An Addendum To This Solicitation: far 52.212-1 Instructions To Offerors Commercial Products And Commercial Services (nov 2021) (a)â north American Industry Classification System (naics) Code And Small Business Size Standard.â the Naics Code(s) And Small Business Size Standard(s) For Thisâ acquisitionâ appear Elsewhere In Theâ request For Quote (rfq). However, The Small Business Size Standard For A Concern That Submits Aâ quote, Other Than On Aâ constructionâ or Serviceâ acquisition, But Proposes To Furnish An End Item That It Did Not Itself Manufacture, Process, Or Produce Is 500 Employees If Theâ acquisition is Set Aside For Small Business And Has A Value Above Theâ simplified Acquisition Threshold; Or uses Theâ hubzoneâ price Evaluation Preference Regardless Of Dollar Value, Unless Theâ quoterâ waives The Price Evaluation Preference; Or is An 8(a),â 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)â submission Ofâ quotes. Submit Signed And Datedâ quotesâ to The Office Specified In Thisâ request For Quote (rfq) At Or Before The Exact Time Specified.â quotesâ mayâ be Submitted On Letterhead Stationery, Or As Otherwise Specified In Theâ rfq. As A Minimum,â quotesâ mustâ show â â â â â â â â â â â (1)â theâ solicitation Number; â â â â â â â â â â â (2)â the Time Specified In Theâ solicitationâ for Receipt Ofâ quotations;â  â â â â â â â â â â (3)â the Name, Address, And Telephone Number Of Theâ quoter; (4) Technical Description Of The Items Being Quoted In Sufficient Detail To Evaluate Compliance With The Requirements In Theâ solicitation. Thisâ mayâ include Product Literature, Or Other Documents, If Necessary; â â â â â â â â â â â (5)â terms Of Any Expressâ warranty; â â â â â â â â â â â (6)â price And Any Discount Terms; â â â â â â â â â â â (7)â "remit To" Address, If Different Than Mailing Address; (8)â a Completed Copy Of The Representations And Certifications At Federalâ acquisitionâ regulation (far)â 52.212-3â (see Farâ 52.212-3(b) For Those Representations And Certifications That Theâ quoterâ shallâ complete Electronically); â â â â â â â â â â â (9)â acknowledgment Request For Quotation Amendments; (10)â past Performanceâ will Not Be Considered In Simplified Acquisition Procurements. (11)â quote Should Include A Statement Specifying The Extent Of Agreement With All Terms, Conditions, And Provisions Included In Theâ solicitation.â quotesâ that Fail To Furnish Required Representations And Certifications, Information Requested In (1) To (9) And Accept The Terms And Conditions Of Theâ solicitationâ mayâ be Excluded From Consideration. (c)â period For Acceptance Ofâ quotes. Theâ quoterâ agrees To Hold The Prices In Itsâ quoteâ firm For 30 Calendar Days From The Date Specified For Receipt Ofâ quotes Unless Another Time Period Is Specified In An Addendum To Theâ solicitation. (d)â product Samples. When Required By Theâ solicitation, Product Samplesâ shallâ be Submitted At Or Prior To The Time Specified For Receipt Ofâ quotes. Unless Otherwise Specified In Thisâ solicitation, These Samplesâ shallâ be Submitted At No Expense To The Government, And Returned At The Sender S Request And Expense, Unless They Are Destroyed During Testing. (e)â multipleâ quotes.â quotersâ are Encouraged To Submit Multipleâ quotesâ presenting Alternativeâ line Itemsâ (provided That The Alternativeâ line Itemsâ are Consistent With Farâ subpartâ  4.10), Or Alternativeâ commercial Productsâ orâ commercial Servicesâ for Satisfying The Requirements Of Thisâ solicitation. Eachâ quoteâ submitted Will Be Evaluated Separately. (f)â late Submissions, Revisions, And Withdrawals Ofâ quotes. (1)â quotersâ are Responsible For Submittingâ quotes So As To Reach The Government Office Designated In Theâ solicitationâ by The Time Specified In Theâ solicitation. If No Time Is Specified In Theâ solicitation, The Time For Receipt Is 4:30 P.m., Local Time, For The Designated Government Office On The Date Thatâ quotesâ are Due. (2)â anyâ quotation Received At The Government Office Designated In Theâ solicitationâ after The Exact Time Specified For Receipt Ofâ quotesâ is "late" And May Not Be Considered Unless It Is Received Before Purchase Order Issuance And Theâ contracting Officerâ (co) Determines That Accepting The Lateâ quotationâ would Not Unduly Delay Theâ acquisition. (3)â if Anâ emergencyâ or Unanticipated Event Interrupts Normal Government Processes So Thatâ quotations Cannot Be Received At The Government Office Designated For Receipt Ofâ quotesâ by The Exact Time Specified In Theâ solicitation, And Urgent Government Requirements Preclude A Notice Of An Extension Of The Closing Date, The Time Specified For Receipt Ofâ quotes Will Be Deemed To Be Extended To The Same Time Ofâ dayâ specified In Theâ solicitationâ on The First Workâ dayâ on Which Normal Government Processes Resume. (g)â issuance Of Purchase Order. The Government May Issue A Purchase Order To One Or More Quoters As Identified In The Request For Quote (rfq). Therefore, Theâ quoter S Initialâ quoteâ shouldâ contain Theâ best Terms From A Price And Technical Standpoint. However, The Governmentâ mayâ reject Any Or Allâ quotesâ if Such Action Is In The Public S Best Interest. The Contracting Officer (co) May Issue A Purchase Order To Other Than The Quoter With The Lowest Priced Quotation. (h)â multiple Awards. The Governmentâ mayâ issue A Purchase Order For Any Item Or Group Of Items Of A Quotation, Unless Theâ quoterâ qualifies Theâ quotation By Specific Limitations. Unless Otherwise Provided In The Schedule,â quotationsâ mayâ not Be Submitted For Quantities Less Than Those Specified. The Government Reserves The Right To Issue A Purchase Order For A Quantity Less Than The Quantity Quoted, At The Unit Prices Quoted, Unless Theâ quoterâ specifies Otherwise In Theâ quotation. â â â â â â (1)â availability Of Requirements Documents Cited In Theâ solicitation. (i)â the Gsa Index Of Federal Specifications, Standards And Commercial Item Descriptions, Fpmr Part 101-29, And Copies Of Specifications, Standards, And Commercial Item Descriptions Cited In Thisâ solicitationâ mayâ be Obtained For A Fee By Submitting A Request To- Gsa Federal Supply Service Specifications Section Suite 8100 470 East L Enfant Plaza, Sw Washington, Dc 20407 Telephone (202) 619-8925, Facsimile (202) 619-8978. (ii)â if The General Services Administration, Department Of Agriculture, Or Department Of Veterans Affairs Issued Thisâ solicitation, A Single Copy Of Specifications, Standards, And Commercial Item Descriptions Cited In Thisâ solicitationâ mayâ be Obtained Free Of Charge By Submitting A Request To The Addressee In Paragraph (i)(1)(i) Of This Provision. Additional Copies Will Be Issued For A Fee. (2)â most Unclassified Defense Specifications And Standardsâ mayâ be Downloaded From The Following Assist Websites: â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â (i)â assist (â https://assist.dla.mil/online/start/). â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â (ii)â quick Search (â http://quicksearch.dla.mil/).â â â â â â â â â â â  (3)â documents Not Available From Assistâ mayâ be Ordered From The Department Of Defense Single Stock Point (dodssp) By- (i)â using The Assist Shopping Wizard (â https://assist.dla.mil/wizard/index.cfm); (ii)â phoning The Dodssp Customer Service Desk (215) 697-2179, Mon-fri, 0730 To 1600 Est; Or (iii)â ordering From Dodssp, Building 4, Section D, 700 Robbins Avenue, Philadelphia, Pa 19111-5094, Telephone (215) 697-2667/2179, Facsimile (215) 697-1462. (4)â nongovernment (voluntary) Standardsâ mustâ be Obtained From The Organization Responsible For Their Preparation, Publication, Or Maintenance. (j)â unique Entity Identifier (uei). Applies To All Quotesâ that Exceed Theâ micro-purchase Threshold, Andâ quotesâ at Or Below Theâ micro-purchase Thresholdâ if Theâ solicitationâ requires The Contractor To Beâ registered In The System For Award Management (sam).) Theâ quoterâ mustâ enter, In The Block With Its Name And Address On The Cover Page Of Itsâ quote, The Annotation "unique Entity Identifier" Followed By Theâ unique Entity Identifierâ that Identifies Theâ quoters Name And Address. Theâ quoterâ alsoâ must Enter Itsâ electronic Funds Transfer (eft) Indicator, If Applicable. The Eft Indicator Is A Four-character Suffix To Theâ uei. The Suffix Is Assigned At The Discretion Of Theâ quoterâ to Establish Additional Sam Records For Identifying Alternative Eft Accounts (see Farâ subpartâ  32.11) For The Same Entity. If Theâ quoterâ does Not Have A Uei, Itâ shouldâ contact The Entity Designated Atâ www.sam.govâ forâ ueiâ establishment Directly To Obtain One. Theâ quoterâ shouldâ indicate That It Is Aâ quoterâ for A Government Contract When Contacting The Entity Designated Atâ www.sam.govâ for Establishing Theâ uei. (k)â [reserved] (l)â requests For Information. The Co Will Not Notify Unsuccessful Quoters That Responded To This Request For Quotation (rfq). However, Quoters May Request Information On Purchase Order(s) Resulting From This Solicitation With The Co. (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 A Request For Quote (rfq). The Solicitation Document And Incorporated Provisions And Clauses Are Those In Effect Through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-03 (effective 01/17/2025). this Solicitation Is For Full And Open Competition. All Responsible Sources Can Compete. the Associated North American Industrial Classification System (naics) Code For This Procurement Is 333310 Commercial And Service Industry Machine Manufacturing. The Small Business Size Standard Of 1,000 Employees. The Fsc/psc Is 4610 Water Purification Equipment. the Department Of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 10 (nco 10), Veterans Integrated Services Network 10 (visn 10), Chillicothe Va Medical Center Located At 17273 State Route 104, Chillicothe, Ohio 45601 Has A Requirement For A Commercial Brand Name Or Equal Axeon Series Clean-in- Place (cip) System. This Procurement Will Also Include Installation, And Training Of The Newly Purchased Brand Name Or Equal Axeon Series Clean-in-place System. Contractor Will Make All Electrical, Drain, Supply Water, And Other Utility Connections Within 5 Feet Of Softener Skid. all Interested Companies Shall Provide Quotes For The Following: item description qty price 1 cip 100, 200 Gal Tank, 220v 3ph 60 Hz 1 â  2 installation 1 â  3 training On Use Of Equipment And Maintenance â  4 manuals, Digital And Hard Copy â  â  5 warranty â  â  statement Of Work (sow) as Of January 15, 2025 contract Title: Boiler Plant Cip System For Reverse Osmosis (ro) Membranes background: Building 261, Boiler Plant, Reverse Osmosis Membranes Are Key To Providing Clean, Purified Water To The Boilers For Optimal Operations. From Time To Time, These Membranes Require Regular Cleaning To Avoid Internal Damage, Which Can Lead To Expensive New Membrane Procurements. The Desire Is To Purchase Equipment Which Will Allow Local Staff To Clean The Existing Membranes In-place, Rather Than Send Them Out For Cleaning Or Replacement. scope: Vendor To Deliver And Test Operation Of A Clean-in-place Mobile Unit For The Purpose Of Cleaning Boiler Plant Ro Membranes. All Equipment Moves And Phases Of Operations Will Be Documented And Communicated Amongst Vendor And Va Boiler Plant Staff Prior To Beginning. Vendor Will Provide, Deliver, Un-crate, Inspect, Spot, And Install New Cip System And All Other Accessories And Supplies Under This Contract. Contractor Will Make All Electrical, Drain, Supply Water, And Other Utility Connections Within 5 Feet Of Cip System. Contractor To Conduct Start-up, Performance Verification, And Commissioning. All Components To Be Covered By A 1-year Parts And Labor Warranty. specific Tasks 4.1 Task 1 - Receive And Install New Equipment 4.1.1 Subtask 1 - Delivery contractor Shall Coordinate With Cor For Any Advance Deliveries And Storage. Contractor Responsible For Uncrating Any Inspection Of All Components And Moving All Equipment Into The Installation Area. Removal Of Existing Equipment Will Not Commence Until All Components Of New System Are Verified As Being On-site. All Deliveries To Be Made To: chillicothe, Ohio Veterans Affairs Medical Center warehouse 17273 State Route 104 chillicothe, Ohio 45601 4.1.2 Subtask 2 - Installation installation To Include: placement/installation Of Cip System And Accessories Inside Building. Contractor Is Responsible For Coordinating With Cor To Ensure Steps Are Taken To Protect Interior And Exterior Of Building From Any Contamination Or Damage Related To This Project. electrical Hookup To Existing Electric Service (to Be Within 5 Feet Of Equipment) installation Of Water Supply Plumbing To Existing Valves (to Be Within 5 Feet Of Equipment note: Press-fit (pro-press, Etc.) Style Fittings Are Not Currently Authorized For Use In Va Facilities. Connections Shall Be Soldered Or Threaded Joints. start Up, Commissioning, Verification Of Proper System Operation removal Of All Packaging Materials/site Cleanup 4.2 Task 2 Provide Staff Training On Equipment 4.2.1 Subtask 1 vendor To Provide Staff Training On Operation Of And Options Included In Cip Skid. Vendor To Furnish Va With Site-specific Operating And Service Manuals, Both Digitally And Hard Copy, For Equipment. task 3 - Enterprise Management Controls subtask 1 - Integration Management Control Planning all Work Will Be Coordinated A Minimum Of 5 Working Days In Advance With The Vamc Cor And Maintenance & Operations Supervisor. All Contractor Personnel Will Report To Building 21, Engineering To Sign Into The Facility And Receive Contractor Identification As Well As Any Special Instructions At The Beginning Of Each Workday. Contractor Must Report To B21, Engineering To Sign Out And Report Out At The End Of Each Workday. All Work Will Be Performed Monday-friday (excluding Federal Holidays) Between The Hours Of 0600-1530. deliverables: 5.1 Task 1 Mobile Clean-in-place Skid, Equivalent To Axeon Cip-100 2 Outlet Connection tank Size 200 Gallon flow Rate 100 Gallons Per Minute motor 7.5 Hp dimensions (l X W X H) Of 64 X 40 X 73 weight 650 Lbs on/off Switch shelco Multi-cartridge Housing axeon Sdf Series 5 Micron Sediment Filter axeon 316l Stainless Steel Pressure Gauges sch 80 Pvc Piping With Unions mixing Loop With Valve polyethylene Solution Tank tank Level Switches temperature Gauge axeon Flow Meter 316l Stainless Steel Pump With Tefc Motor hose Kit caster Wheels 5.2 One Year Parts And Labor Warranty all Components To Include One-year Parts And Labor Warranty 5.3 Freight vendor To Pay Freight To A High Dock Location. Delivery Address: chillicothe, Ohio Veterans Affairs Medical Center warehouse 17273 State Route 104 chillicothe, Ohio 45601 vendor Shall Coordinate With Cor For Any Advance Deliveries And Storage. Contractor Responsible For Uncrating Any Inspection Of All Components And Moving All Equipment Into The Installation Area. Removal Of Existing Equipment Will Not Commence Until All Components Of New System Are Verified As Being On-site. 5.4 Installation installation To Include: placement/installation Of Cip System And Accessories Inside Building. Contractor Is Responsible For Coordinating With Cor To Ensure Steps Are Taken To Protect Interior And Exterior Of Building From Any Contamination Or Damage Related To This Project. electrical Hookup To Existing Electric Service (to Be Within 5 Feet Of Equipment) installation Of Water Supply Plumbing To Existing Valves (to Be Within 5 Feet Of Equipment note: Press-fit (pro-press, Etc.) Style Fittings Are Not Currently Authorized For Use In Va Facilities. Connections Shall Be Soldered Or Threaded Joints. start Up, Commissioning, Verification Of Proper System Operation removal Of All Packaging Materials/site Cleanup 5.5 Staff Training vendor To Provide Staff Training On Operation Of And All Options Included In Cip Skid. Contractor To Furnish Va With Detailed Site-specific Operating And Service Manuals Either Digitally Or Hard Copy For Equipment. 6. Performance Monitoring the Request Is For Goods To Be Delivered, Installed And Operation Verified. When/if The Equipment Malfunctions, A Minimum 1-year Warranty Will Cover Service And Labor To Repair Defects Of The Equipment. Vamc Cor Will Be Responsible For Overseeing Project. Final Acceptance Of Completed And Installed Unit To Be Determined By Vamc Cor In Coordination With Maintenance & Operations Supervisor And Chief, Engineering Service. 7. Security Requirements contractor Will Not Require Access To Va Sensitive Information To Fulfill The Terms Of The Contract. Contractor Will Require Access To The Building And The Related Building Service Equipment During Normal Business Hours. 8. Government-furnished Equipment (gfe)/government-furnished Information (gfi). vamc Engineering Service To Provide Suitable Electrical Disconnect To Within Five (5) Feet Of Final Electrical Termination Points. Vamc Engineering Service To Provide Suitable Valve For Water Supply Withing Five (5) Feet Of Water Supply Connection Point. Lock Out/tag Out To Be Coordinated With Va Cor Prior To Start Of Project. 9. Other Pertinent Information Or Special Considerations. vendor Responsible For Receiving, Uncrating, And Inspection Of All Equipment Deliveries. final Acceptance Of Completed And Installed Unit To Be Determined By Vamc Cor In Coordination With The Maintenance & Operations Supervisor And Chief, Engineering Service. Vendor To Provide, At A Minimum, A Warranty Of One (1) Year Parts And One (1) Year Labor On All Components Of The Completed And Assembled Unit. A. Packaging, Packing And Shipping Instructions. no Unique Shipping Requirements. Deliver Equipment Without Damage. B. Inspection And Acceptance Criteria. delivery Will Be Accepted Or Rejected At The Vamc Warehouse. Items Will Be Inspected For Defects By Logistics And Engineering Personnel In Conjunction With Contractor Upon Delivery Prior To Installation. No Work Will Begin Until All Replacement Components Are Onsite And Accepted. 9. Risk Control contractor To Adhere To All Stipulations Determined By The Vamc Infection Control Department, As Included In The Pcra/icra. The Pcra/icra Will Be Furnished By The Vamc Cor Prior To Commencement Of The Work. 10. Place Of Performance. the Place Of Performance Is building 261, Boiler Plant, Chillicothe Vamc 17273 State Route 104 chillicothe, Ohio 45601 8. Period Of Performance the Period Of Performance Shall Be No More Than 60 Days From The Issuance Of The Notice To Proceed By The Contracting Officer. 9. Delivery Schedule. contractor Responsible For Receiving, Storage, And Uncrating Of All Equipment Deliveries. all Deliveries To Be Coordinated With The Vamc Cor. 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 Products And Commercial Services (sept 2023) far 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated By Reference (feb 1998) http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html (far) And Http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/index.asp (vaar) far 52.204-7, System For Award Management (oct 2018) far 52.204-16, Commercial And Government Entity Code Reporting (aug 2020) far 52.204-20, Predecessor Of Offeror, (aug 2020) far 52.204-24, Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications And Video Surveillance Service Or Equipment (nov 2021) far 52.204-29, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders Representation And Disclosures (dec 2023) far 52.212-2, Evaluation Commercial Products And Commercial Services (nov 2021) far 52.212-3, Offerors Representations And Certifications Commercial Products And Commercial Services (may 2024) 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. far 52.225-2, Buy American Certificate (oct 2022) far 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions 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, Theâ contracting Officerâ will Make Their Full Text Available. Also, The Full Text Of A Clauseâ mayâ be Accessed Electronically At This/these Address(es): http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html (far) And http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/index.asp (vaar) vaar 852.252-70, Solicitation Provisions Or Clauses Incorporated By Reference (jan 2008) vaar 852.273-70, Late Offers (nov 2021) (end Of Addendum To Far 52.212-1) the Following Contract Clauses Apply To This Acquisition: far 52.212-4, Contract Terms And Conditions Commercial Products And Commercial Services (nov 2023) far 52.204-13, System For Award Management Maintenance (oct 2018) far 52.204-18, Commercial And Government Entity Code Maintenance (aug 2020) far 52.225-1, Buy American Supplies (oct 2022) vaar 852.203-70, Commercial Advertising (may 2018) var 852.211-70, Equipment Operation And Maintenance Manuals (nov 2018) vaar 852.211-72, Technical Industry Standards (nov 2018) vaar 852.232-72, Electronic Submission Of Payment Requests (nov 2018) vaar 852.242-71, Administrative Contracting Officer (oct 2020) vaar 852.246-71, Rejected Goods (oct 2018) vaar 852.246-73, Noncompliance With Packaging, Packing, And/or Marking Requirements (oct 2018) vaar 852.247-74, Advance Notice Of Shipment (oct 2018) (end Of Addendum To Far 52.212-4) 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 Of Far 52.212-5 Are Applicable: Subparagraph (a) (1) (7) Subparagraph (b) (4),(9),(12),(31),(32),(33),(34),(36),(39),(48),(51), And (59) all Offerors Shall Submit The Following: The Offeror Shall Submit A Quote, With Sufficient Documentation To Evaluate The Functional And Technical Specifications Compared To Statement Of Work, Buy American Act Certificate, Warranty/extended Warranty Details And Delivery/installation Schedule. all Quotes Shall Be Sent To The Contract Specialist, Alice Clark At Alice.clark@va.gov. Telephone Responses Shall Not Be Accepted. Responses Must Be Received No Later Than March 7, 2025, At 12:00 P.m. Est. late Submissions Shall Be Treated In Accordance With The Solicitation Provision At Far 52.212-1(f). point Of Contact to Obtain Clarifications And/or Additional Information Concerning The Contract Requirements Or Specifications, Submit An Email To Alice.clark@va.gov. All Inquiries Will Be Responded To As Necessary In Amendment Format Which Will Be Posted On Http://www.sam.gov the Deadline For Submission Of Clarifications And/or Additional Information Concerning This Solicitation Is February 28, 2025, At 12:00 Pm (est). No Questions Will Be Answered After This Date/time Unless Determined To Be In The Best Interest Of The Government Determined By The Contracting Officer. Telephone Inquiries Will Not Be Accepted Or Returned. 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. the Following Are The Decision Factors: Price, Sufficient Documentation To Evaluate Functional And Technical Specifications Compared To Statement Of Work, Buy American Act Certificate, Warranty/extended Warranty, And Delivery/installation Schedule. 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. addendum To Far 52.212-1 Instructions To Offerors Commercial Products And Commercial Services (nov 2021) 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. The Version Of Far 52.212-1 In The Addendum Is Tailored For Simplified Acquisition Procedures And Supersedes The Current Version Of Far 52.212-1 Contained In The Far. the Following Provision Is Incorporated Into 52.212-1 As An Addendum To This Solicitation: far 52.212-1 Instructions To Offerors Commercial Products And Commercial Services (nov 2021) (a)â north American Industry Classification System (naics) Code And Small Business Size Standard.â the Naics Code(s) And Small Business Size Standard(s) For Thisâ acquisitionâ appear Elsewhere In Theâ request For Quote (rfq). However, The Small Business Size Standard For A Concern That Submits Aâ quote, Other Than On Aâ constructionâ or Serviceâ acquisition, But Proposes To Furnish An End Item That It Did Not Itself Manufacture, Process, Or Produce Is 500 Employees If Theâ acquisition is Set Aside For Small Business And Has A Value Above Theâ simplified Acquisition Threshold; Or uses Theâ hubzoneâ price Evaluation Preference Regardless Of Dollar Value, Unless Theâ quoterâ waives The Price Evaluation Preference; Or is An 8(a),â 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)â submission Ofâ quotes. Submit Signed And Datedâ quotesâ to The Office Specified In Thisâ request For Quote (rfq) At Or Before The Exact Time Specified.â quotesâ mayâ be Submitted On Letterhead Stationery, Or As Otherwise Specified In Theâ rfq. As A Minimum,â quotesâ mustâ show â â â â â â â â â â â (1)â theâ solicitation Number; â â â â â â â â â â â (2)â the Time Specified In Theâ solicitationâ for Receipt Ofâ quotations;â  â â â â â â â â â â (3)â the Name, Address, And Telephone Number Of Theâ quoter; (4) Technical Description Of The Items Being Quoted In Sufficient Detail To Evaluate Compliance With The Requirements In Theâ solicitation. Thisâ mayâ include Product Literature, Or Other Documents, If Necessary; â â â â â â â â â â â (5)â terms Of Any Expressâ warranty; â â â â â â â â â â â (6)â price And Any Discount Terms; â â â â â â â â â â â (7)â "remit To" Address, If Different Than Mailing Address; (8)â a Completed Copy Of The Representations And Certifications At Federalâ acquisitionâ regulation (far)â 52.212-3â (see Farâ 52.212-3(b) For Those Representations And Certifications That Theâ quoterâ shallâ complete Electronically); â â â â â â â â â â â (9)â acknowledgment Request For Quotation Amendments; (10)â past Performanceâ will Not Be Considered In Simplified Acquisition Procurements. (11)â quote Should Include A Statement Specifying The Extent Of Agreement With All Terms, Conditions, And Provisions Included In Theâ solicitation.â quotesâ that Fail To Furnish Required Representations And Certifications, Information Requested In (1) To (9) And Accept The Terms And Conditions Of Theâ solicitationâ mayâ be Excluded From Consideration. (c)â period For Acceptance Ofâ quotes. Theâ quoterâ agrees To Hold The Prices In Itsâ quoteâ firm For 30 Calendar Days From The Date Specified For Receipt Ofâ quotes Unless Another Time Period Is Specified In An Addendum To Theâ solicitation. (d)â product Samples. When Required By Theâ solicitation, Product Samplesâ shallâ be Submitted At Or Prior To The Time Specified For Receipt Ofâ quotes. Unless Otherwise Specified In Thisâ solicitation, These Samplesâ shallâ be Submitted At No Expense To The Government, And Returned At The Sender S Request And Expense, Unless They Are Destroyed During Testing. (e)â multipleâ quotes.â quotersâ are Encouraged To Submit Multipleâ quotesâ presenting Alternativeâ line Itemsâ (provided That The Alternativeâ line Itemsâ are Consistent With Farâ subpartâ  4.10), Or Alternativeâ commercial Productsâ orâ commercial Servicesâ for Satisfying The Requirements Of Thisâ solicitation. Eachâ quoteâ submitted Will Be Evaluated Separately. (f)â late Submissions, Revisions, And Withdrawals Ofâ quotes. (1)â quotersâ are Responsible For Submittingâ quotes So As To Reach The Government Office Designated In Theâ solicitationâ by The Time Specified In Theâ solicitation. If No Time Is Specified In Theâ solicitation, The Time For Receipt Is 4:30 P.m., Local Time, For The Designated Government Office On The Date Thatâ quotesâ are Due. (2)â anyâ quotation Received At The Government Office Designated In Theâ solicitationâ after The Exact Time Specified For Receipt Ofâ quotesâ is "late" And May Not Be Considered Unless It Is Received Before Purchase Order Issuance And Theâ contracting Officerâ (co) Determines That Accepting The Lateâ quotationâ would Not Unduly Delay Theâ acquisition. (3)â if Anâ emergencyâ or Unanticipated Event Interrupts Normal Government Processes So Thatâ quotations Cannot Be Received At The Government Office Designated For Receipt Ofâ quotesâ by The Exact Time Specified In Theâ solicitation, And Urgent Government Requirements Preclude A Notice Of An Extension Of The Closing Date, The Time Specified For Receipt Ofâ quotes Will Be Deemed To Be Extended To The Same Time Ofâ dayâ specified In Theâ solicitationâ on The First Workâ dayâ on Which Normal Government Processes Resume. (g)â issuance Of Purchase Order. The Government May Issue A Purchase Order To One Or More Quoters As Identified In The Request For Quote (rfq). Therefore, Theâ quoter S Initialâ quoteâ shouldâ contain Theâ best Terms From A Price And Technical Standpoint. However, The Governmentâ mayâ reject Any Or Allâ quotesâ if Such Action Is In The Public S Best Interest. The Contracting Officer (co) May Issue A Purchase Order To Other Than The Quoter With The Lowest Priced Quotation. (h)â multiple Awards. The Governmentâ mayâ issue A Purchase Order For Any Item Or Group Of Items Of A Quotation, Unless Theâ quoterâ qualifies Theâ quotation By Specific Limitations. Unless Otherwise Provided In The Schedule,â quotationsâ mayâ not Be Submitted For Quantities Less Than Those Specified. The Government Reserves The Right To Issue A Purchase Order For A Quantity Less Than The Quantity Quoted, At The Unit Prices Quoted, Unless Theâ quoterâ specifies Otherwise In Theâ quotation. â â â â â â (1)â availability Of Requirements Documents Cited In Theâ solicitation. (i)â the Gsa Index Of Federal Specifications, Standards And Commercial Item Descriptions, Fpmr Part 101-29, And Copies Of Specifications, Standards, And Commercial Item Descriptions Cited In Thisâ solicitationâ mayâ be Obtained For A Fee By Submitting A Request To- Gsa Federal Supply Service Specifications Section Suite 8100 470 East L Enfant Plaza, Sw Washington, Dc 20407 Telephone (202) 619-8925, Facsimile (202) 619-8978. (ii)â if The General Services Administration, Department Of Agriculture, Or Department Of Veterans Affairs Issued Thisâ solicitation, A Single Copy Of Specifications, Standards, And Commercial Item Descriptions Cited In Thisâ solicitationâ mayâ be Obtained Free Of Charge By Submitting A Request To The Addressee In Paragraph (i)(1)(i) Of This Provision. Additional Copies Will Be Issued For A Fee. (2)â most Unclassified Defense Specifications And Standardsâ mayâ be Downloaded From The Following Assist Websites: â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â (i)â assist (â https://assist.dla.mil/online/start/). â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â (ii)â quick Search (â http://quicksearch.dla.mil/).â â â â â â â â â â â  (3)â documents Not Available From Assistâ mayâ be Ordered From The Department Of Defense Single Stock Point (dodssp) By- (i)â using The Assist Shopping Wizard (â https://assist.dla.mil/wizard/index.cfm); (ii)â phoning The Dodssp Customer Service Desk (215) 697-2179, Mon-fri, 0730 To 1600 Est; Or (iii)â ordering From Dodssp, Building 4, Section D, 700 Robbins Avenue, Philadelphia, Pa 19111-5094, Telephone (215) 697-2667/2179, Facsimile (215) 697-1462. (4)â nongovernment (voluntary) Standardsâ mustâ be Obtained From The Organization Responsible For Their Preparation, Publication, Or Maintenance. (j)â unique Entity Identifier (uei). Applies To All Quotesâ that Exceed Theâ micro-purchase Threshold, Andâ quotesâ at Or Below Theâ micro-purchase Thresholdâ if Theâ solicitationâ requires The Contractor To Beâ registered In The System For Award Management (sam).) Theâ quoterâ mustâ enter, In The Block With Its Name And Address On The Cover Page Of Itsâ quote, The Annotation "unique Entity Identifier" Followed By Theâ unique Entity Identifierâ that Identifies Theâ quoters Name And Address. Theâ quoterâ alsoâ must Enter Itsâ electronic Funds Transfer (eft) Indicator, If Applicable. The Eft Indicator Is A Four-character Suffix To Theâ uei. The Suffix Is Assigned At The Discretion Of Theâ quoterâ to Establish Additional Sam Records For Identifying Alternative Eft Accounts (see Farâ subpartâ  32.11) For The Same Entity. If Theâ quoterâ does Not Have A Uei, Itâ shouldâ contact The Entity Designated Atâ www.sam.govâ forâ ueiâ establishment Directly To Obtain One. Theâ quoterâ shouldâ indicate That It Is Aâ quoterâ for A Government Contract When Contacting The Entity Designated Atâ www.sam.govâ for Establishing Theâ uei. (k)â [reserved] (l)â requests For Information. The Co Will Not Notify Unsuccessful Quoters That Responded To This Request For Quotation (rfq). However, Quoters May Request Information On Purchase Order(s) Resulting From This Solicitation With The Co. (end Of Provision)

Details: Combined Synopsis-solicitation For Commercial Products And Commercial Services revision 01 effective: 05/30/2023 description this Is A Combined Synopsis/solicitation For Commercial Products And 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 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 Rfq 36c24125q0227. The Solicitation Document And Incorporated Provisions And Clauses Are Those In Effect Through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-03. the Associated North American Industrial Classification System (naics) Code For This Procurement Is Naics 541380 (testing Laboratories And Services) Sba Size Standard $19 Million. this Is Being Bid As A Vosb Set-aside. this Is A Solicitation For Va Connecticut Healthcare System Requires Both Ct Facilities Have Their Own Sterilization Processing Services For All Rme And Medical Equipment Processing. Sps Is A Critical Part Of Any Hospital As It Ensures All Clinical Departments Have A Readily Available Supply Of Sterile Equipment. One Of The Key Pieces Of Equipment Supporting Any Sps Is The Critical Water Support. Both West Haven And Newington Have Large Reverse Osmosis Based Water Treatment Systems That Provide A Direct Critical Water Supply To Sps Personnel And Equipment. The Duration Of The Contract Will Be A Base Plus 4 Oy. Any Technical Questions Will Be Directed At Cornelius Finnegan Iv (203) 932-5711 X3817. all Interested Companies Shall Provide Quotations For The Following: statement Of Work vachs Critical Water Monitoring Program background vachs Critical Water Monitoring Program Covers The Main Medical Center At West Haven, Ct And The Newington, Ct Medical Center. Both Ct Facilities Have Their Own Sterilization Processing Services For All Rme And Medical Equipment Processing. Sps Is A Critical Part Of Any Hospital As It Ensures All Clinical Departments Have A Readily Available Supply Of Sterile Equipment. One Of The Key Pieces Of Equipment Supporting Any Sps Is The Critical Water Support. Both West Haven And Newington Have Large Reverse Osmosis Based Water Treatment Systems That Provide A Direct Critical Water Supply To Sps Personnel And Equipment. the Updated Aami St-108-2023 Standard, Which Governs The Processes And Requirements For Sterile Processing, Added Requirements To The Roster Of Locations Needing Monthly Critical Water Sampling. Per The Standard, The Requirement To Test Critical Water At Every Point Of Use Has Significantly Raised The Quantity Of Water Samples Needed Each Month. Current Water Sampling Contracts Only Cover The Bare Minimum Of Testing Locations At The Source Of Critical Water Systems. at Vachs, We Have Been Without Any Backup Or Extra Testing On The Annual Contract. It Is Essential That An On-call Or Emergency Testing Balance Be Added To The New Contract Requirement. This Will Give Va Leaders The Ability To Quickly Re-test Any Areas That Have Been Positive For Contamination Or Allow Leaders To Check Any Area Of Concern. When An Emergency Re-test Is Needed, There Is No Time To Source Funding. The Test And Result Are Needed As Fast As Possible To Restore Operations In Affected Areas. A Robust On-call/emergency Testing Balance Is Needed For This New Contract. Furthermore, The Contractor Will Have To Guarantee A Quick Availability And Turn-around Time For These Tests. scope Of Work the Purpose Of This Statement Of Work Is To Provide All The Details And Requirements In Developing A Monthly Water Testing Program For Vachs. There Will Be Designated Testing Locations Required For Testing Each Month. There Will Also Be General Purpose Testing Locations That Can Be Alternated As The Sps Department S Needs. the Primary Direction For This New Contract Requirement Are Detailed Updates In The Aami St-108:2023 Standard, Water For The Processing Of Medical Devices. All Contractor Proposals Should Thoroughly Review This Standard. the Contractor S Responsibility Of This Contract Includes, But Is Not Limited To The Following: provide All Labor, Materials, Tools, Equipment, Applicable State Licenses And Permits To Accomplish This Sow. provide All Testing Requirements As Outlined By Aami St-108-2023 Water For The Processing Of Medical Devices. (see Chap 11, Table 6) For Testing Quantity Guides. provide A Fully Qualified Laboratory For Processing Of Water Samples To Meet All Metrics From Aami St-108-2023. Ensure All Laboratory Certificates, Credentials And Capabilities Are Provided To Va Fms. conduct Monthly Water Monitoring Program For Both Newington & West Haven provide A Sampling Of The Utility Or Supply Water At Each Monthly Testing Date. provide A Rapid Means Of Immediate Shipping Of All Water Samples To The Approved Laboratory. provide A Consolidated Monthly Report Of All Sample Locations, Results, Parameters On A Single Report. provide Immediate Notification Of Any Positive Samples Over The Bacteria And Endotoxin Threshold Per Aami St 108. provide An Annual Balance Of Emergency / On-call Tests For Any Locations That Require Re-testing Or Per Direction Of Va. Apart From The Routine Critical Water Locations, Va May Provide Locations With Any Remaining Balance Of Tests In Areas Such As: Dialysis, Pathology Labs, Research Labs, And Other Areas On Medical Facility. There Are Myriad Of Smaller Point Of Use De-ionization And Reverse Osmosis Units Throughout The Facility That May Need Testing As Required. Va Fms Will Direct As Needed In Advance Of Site Visit. un-intentional Or Accidental Contamination Of The Critical Water Samples Occurs When The Tester Does Not Maintain Proper Ppe, Flushing Of Test Port, Cleaning Of Site, Or Use Of Gloves. Va Staff Has Right To Have Tester Re-take A Sample If He/she Believes The Sample Was Taken Without Adherance To Rigid Ppe Or Sampling Discipline. ensure Contractor Staff Adhere To All Ppe Requirements When Testing In Ppe Required Areas. Ensure Contractor Staff Conducts A Thorough Test-location Wipe Down With Alcohol Wipes And Utilizes Latex Or Vinyl Gloves To Avoid Accidental Contamination Of Sample. ensure Contractor Staff Conducts Flushing Of Testing Location Valves, Sample Ports, Sinks, Sprayers Etc., To Avoid Accidental Contamination. enforce A Strict Chain Of Custody Of Sampling So That Samples Are Secured And Shipped By One Dedicated Technician. Contractor To Immediately Notify Va Of Any Breach In Chain Of Custody Or Shipping Issues That Would Render The Samples Un-usable. Contractor To Coordinate With Va On Providing Re-tests. All Work To Be Done During Normal Operation Hours. Any Request For Off Hours Work To Be Coordinated With Cor Or Mike Olechnicki Va Boiler Supervisor. the Contractor Shall Verify All Existing Utility Installations And Take Appropriate Action Prior To Working In The Vicinity Of Utility Services (electrical, Plumbing, Hvac, Etc.). contractor Policies And Procedures Shall Comply With Va Privacy And Security Policy, The Privacy Act And Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (hipaa). all Contractor Personnel Shall Obtain A Short-term Identification Badge Issued By The Va Designee. Such Badge Shall Be Worn By The Individual And Prominently Always Displayed While On Va Property. No Employee Of The Contractor Shall Enter The Project Site Without A Valid Identification Badge Issued By The Va. To Obtain A Short-term Identification Badge, Contractor Personnel Shall Present To The Va Designee A Valid (non-expired) Photo Identification Issued By A Us Federal, State, Or Local Government Agency. the Government Agency Owns The Rights To All Electronic Information (electronic Data, Electronic Information Systems, Electronic Databases, Etc.) And All Supporting Documentation Created As Part Of This Contract. Contractor Must Deliver Sufficient Technical Documentation With All Data Deliverables To Permit The Agency To Use The Data. the Contractor Agrees To Comply With Federal And Agency Records Management Policies, Including Those Policies Associated With The Safeguarding Of Records Covered By The Privacy Act Of 1974. These Policies Include The Preservation Of All Records Created Or Received Regardless Of Format [paper, Electronic, Etc.] Or Mode Of Transmission [e-mail, Fax, Etc.] Or State Of Completion [draft, Final, Etc.]. no Disposition Of Documents Will Be Allowed Without The Prior Written Consent Of The Contracting Officer. The Agency And Its Contractors Are Responsible For Preventing The Alienation Or Unauthorized Destruction Of Records, Including All Forms Of Mutilation. Willful And Unlawful Destruction, Damage Or Alienation Of Federal Records Is Subject To The Fines And Penalties Imposed By 18 U.s.c. 2701. Records May Not Be Removed From The Legal Custody Of The Agency Or Destroyed Without Regard To The Provisions Of The Agency Records Schedules. 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, This Contract. The Contractor (and Any Sub-contractor) Is Required To Abide By Government And Agency Guidance For Protecting Sensitive And Proprietary Information. please See Below Documentation And Table From Aami St-108 On Sampling Requirements. The Following Table Shows A Baseline Requirement For Testing Quantities With Re-test Quantities Included As Well. Contractor To Review St-108 Standard And Table For Best Allocation Of Testing Quantities. required Quantities Of Critical Water Tests Monthly/quarterly va Connecticut Health Care System - Aami St-108-2023 Critical Water Sampling & Testing Totals Required Each Option Year / 12 Months West Haven, Ct & Newington, Ct Medical Centers test Type qty Per Year frequency â  â  â  critical Water At Point Of Generation â  bacteria (hpc) Heterotrophic Plate Count 84 monthly endotoxin (lal) 84 monthly ph 84 monthly total Organic Carbon 84 monthly conductivity 84 monthly alkalinity 84 monthly â  â  â  â  â  â  â  â  â  critical Water Other Locations - Point Of Use â  â  â  â  bacteria (hpc) Heterotrophic Plate Count 96 monthlyâ  endotoxin (lal) 96 monthly â  â  â  â  â  â  utility Water At Point Of Generation â  â  24 monthlyâ  â  â  â  utility Water At Selected Point Of Use Locations â  â  12 quarteryâ  â  â  â  â  â  â  â  â  â  critical Water Re-test Balance / On Call Testing â  â  â  â  bacteria (hpc) Heterotrophic Plate Count 12 per Option year endotoxin 12 â  â  â  â  â  â  â  any Outstanding Balance Can Be Utilized As Needed By Va â  â  â  â  â  â  â  â  the Following Table From St-108 Highlighting Key Requirements (please Review Full Standard St-108 2023 For Further Information) table 6 Frequency For Water Quality Monitoring At Point-of-water-use water Quality Measurement type Of Testing routine Monitoring Sampling Site minimum Frequency Of Testing* utility Water critical Water steam ph ph Meter** Or Colorimetric Dipsticks (sample Tested Within 15 Minutes) at The Point The Distribution Loop Enters The Processing Area Or First Pou On The Distribution Loop quarterly monthly quarterly conductivity conductivity Meter** Or Colorimetric Dipsticks at The Point The Distribution Loop Enters The Processing Area Or First Pou On The Distribution Loop quarterly monthly quarterly total Alkalinity colorimetric Dipsticks Or Alkalinity Test Kit** at The Point The Distribution Loop Enters The Processing Area Or First Pou On The Distribution Loop quarterly monthly quarterly total Hardness determination Of Ppm As Caco3 By Colorimetric Dipsticks, Titration Kit** ,or Handheld Meter** at The Point The Distribution Loop Enters The Processing Area Or First Pou On The Distribution Loop quarterly monthly quarterly bacteria heterotrophic Plate Count (see Annex H) each Location Of Point-of- Use In Department quarterly monthly n/a endotoxin lal Test (see Annex H) each Location Of Point-of- Use In Department n/a monthly n/a visual Inspection visual Inspection Of Inside Of Equipment - Look For Residue, Staining, Scaling, And Discoloration (annex I) spray Arms/inside Chamber Walls/inside Interior Of Machine daily daily daily *note 1 The Recommendations For Frequency Of Testing In This Table Are The Recommended Minimum Frequency. If Problems Or Issues Arise With The Water Quality, It May Be Necessary To Increase The Frequency Until They Are Resolved. **note 2 Test Type Needed To Measure Critical Water And Steam Levels. Steam Condensate Must Be Filled To The Brim, Sealed, And Allowed To Cool Before Testing To Prevent Carbon Dioxide Absorption. the Minimum Frequency Of Testing Aligns With Established Water Monitoring Programs Performed During Medical Device Manufacturing. Device Processing Is An Extension Of The Medical Device Supply Chain, So A Continuation Of The Water Quality Requirements Is Necessary For Continued Patient Safety. The Testing Frequency Described In Table 5 And Table 6 Are Recommended Minimum Frequencies To Demonstrate The Water System Remains In A State Of Control. The Risk Assessment Performed By The Multidisciplinary Team May Identify Sampling Points That Will Require An Increase In Testing Frequency (e.g., Less Frequently Used Point-of-use, Portion Of Circulation Loop Containing A Dead-leg). evaluation Process award Shall Be Made To The Best Value, As Determined To Be The Most Beneficial To The Government. Please Read Each Section Below Carefully For The Submittals And Information Required As Part Of The Evaluation. Failure To Provide The Requested Information Below Shall Be Considered Non-compliant And Your Quote Could Be Removed From The Evaluation Process. offeror Quotes Shall Be Evaluated Under Far Part 13.106-2(b) -- Evaluation Of Quotations Or Offers. Therefore, The Government Is Not Obligated To Determine A Competitive Range, Conduct Discussions With All Contractors, Solicit Final Revised Quotes, And Use Other Techniques Associated With Far Part 15. The Contracting Techniques Associated With Far Part 15 Are Not Mandatory. the Government Shall Award A Contract Resulting From This Solicitation To The Responsible Offeror Whose Offer Conforming To The Solicitation Shall Be Most Advantageous To The Government, Price And Other Factors Considered. The Following Factors Shall Be Used To Evaluate Offers:â  price (follow These Instructions): offeror Shall Complete The Attached Price Schedule, With Offerors Proposed Contract Line-item Prices Inserted In Appropriate Spaces.â  ensure Your Representations And Certifications Are Complete In The System For Award Management (sam)( Https://www.sam.gov). Otherwise, You Will Need To Fill Out Solicitation Clause 52.212-3 "offeror Representation And Certifications -commercial Items And Submit With The Quote. Federal Acquisition Regulations Require That Federal Contractors Register In The Sam Database At Http://www.sam.gov And Enter All Mandatory Information Into The System. Award Cannot Be Made Until The Contractor Has Registered. Offerors Are Encouraged To Ensure That They Are Registered In Sam Prior To Submitting Their Quotation. past Performance: provide (3) References Of Work, Similar In Scope And Size With The Requirement Detailed In The Statement Of Work. References Must Include Contact Information; Brief Description Of The Work Completed, And Contract # (if Relevant).â  Please Utilize Attachment 1 Past Performance Worksheet For Your References And Please Submit As Part Of Your Quote Submission. References May Be Checked By The Contracting Officer To Ensure Your Company Can Perform The Statement Of Work. The Government Also Reserves The Right To Obtain Information For Use In The Evaluation Of Past Performance From All Sources. technical: The Offeror S Quote Shall Be Evaluated To Determine If The Organization Has The Experience And Capabilities To Provide The Requested Services Iaw The Statement Of Work In A Timely Efficient Manner.â  contractor Shall Demonstrate Their Corporate Experience And Approach To Meet All Requirements Stated In The Statement Of Work. contractor Shall Demonstrate That Their Technicians Meet The Qualification Standards Stated In The Statement Of Work. contractor Shall Provide All Current And Relevant Or License(s) To Include Manufacture Training Certificate Etc. if You Are Planning To Sub-contract Some Or All Of This Work, Please Provide The Name And Address(s) Of All Subcontractor(s) (if Applicable) And A Description Of Their Planned Subcontracting Effort. 4. Veterans Preference Factor (per 852.215-70): The Government Will Assign Evaluation Credit For An Offeror (prime Contractor) Which Is A Service-disabled Veteran-owned (sdvosb) Or A Veteran-owned Small Business (vosb). Non-sdvosb/vosb Offerors Proposing To Use Sdvosbs Or Vosbs As Subcontractors Will Receive Some Consideration Under This Evaluation Factor. a. For Sdvosbs/vosbs: In Order To Receive Credit Under This Factor, An Offeror Shall Submit A Statement Of Compliance That It Qualifies As A Sdvosb Or Vosb In Accordance With Vaar 852.215-70, Service-disabled Veteran-owned And Veteran-owned Small Business Evaluation Factors . Offerors Are Cautioned That They Must Be Registered And Verified In Vendor Information Pages (vip) Database (http://www.vetbiz.gov). verified Sdvosbs Will Receive A 5% Price Credit (e.g. If A Sdvosb Submits An Offer Of $100.00, It Will Be Evaluated As If It Submitted An Offer Of $95.00). ii. Verified Vosbs Will Received A 2.5% Price Credit (e.g. If A Vosb Submits An Offer Of $100.00, It Will Be Evaluated As If It Submitted An Offer Of $97.50). the Full Text Of Far Provisions Or Clauses May Be Accessed Electronically At Http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html. (x) Please Include A Completed Copy Of The Provision At 52.212-3, Offeror Representations And Certifications -- Commercial Items, With Your Offer Via The Sam.gov Website Or A Written Copy. (xi) Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms And Conditions -- Commercial Items, Applies To This Acquisition In Addition To The Following Addenda S To The Clause: 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated By Reference (feb 1998), 52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights And Requirement To Inform Employees Of Whistleblower Rights (jun 2020), 52.204-4 Printed Or Copied Double-sided On Postconsumer Fiber Content Paper (may 2011), 52.204-13 System For Award Management Maintenance (oct 2018), 52.204-18 Commercial Government Entity Code Maintenance (aug 2020), 52.217-9 Option To Extend The Term Of The Contract (mar 2000), 52.228-5 Insurance-work On A Government Installation (jan 1997), 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments To Small Business Subcontracting (dec 2013), 852.212-70 Provisions And Clauses Applicable To Va Acquisitions Of Commercial Items (apr 2020) 852.203-70 Commercial Advertising 852.219-74, Va Notice Of Total Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Business Set-aside 852.232-72 Electronic Submissions Of Payment Requests 852.233-70 Protest Content/alternative Dispute Resolution 852.233-71 Alternate Protest Procedure 852.270-1 Representatives Of Contracting Officers 852.219-74 Limitations On Subcontracting Monitoring And Compliance (jul 2018) as Prescribed In 819.7203(a) Insert The Following Clause: (a) This Solicitation Includes 852.219-74, 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. 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) 852.219-77 Va Notice Of Limitations On Subcontracting Certificate Of Compliance For Services And Construction. as Prescribed In 819.7009(c) Insert The Following Clause: va Notice Of Limitations On Subcontracting Certificate Of Compliance For Services And Construction (sep 2021) (deviation) (a) Pursuant To 38 U.s.c. 8127(k)(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: [contracting Officer Check The Appropriate Box Below Based On The Predominant Naics Code Assigned To The Instant Acquisition As Set Forth In Far 19.102.] (i) [x] 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 Vip-listed Sdvosbs As Set Forth In 852.219-74 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. 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. (ii) [ ] General Construction. In The Case Of A Contract For General Construction, The Contractor Will Not Pay More Than 85% Of The Amount Paid By The Government To It To Firms That Are Not Vip-listed Sdvosbs As Set Forth In 852.219-74 Or Vosbs As Set Forth In 852.219-11. Any Work That A Similarly Situated Vip-listed Subcontractor Further Subcontracts Will Count Towards The 85% Subcontract Amount That Cannot Be Exceeded. Cost Of Materials Are Excluded And Not Considered To Be Subcontracted. (iii) Special Trade Construction Contractors. In The Case Of A Contract For Special Trade Contractors, The Contractor Will Not Pay More Than 75% Of The Amount Paid By The Government To It To Firms That Are Not Vip-listed Sdvosbs As Set Forth In 852.219-74 Or Vosbs As Set Forth In 852.219-11. Any Work That A Similarly Situated Subcontractor Further Subcontracts Will Count Towards The 75% Subcontract Amount That Cannot Be Exceeded. Cost Of Materials Are Excluded And Not Considered To Be Subcontracted. (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 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. The 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 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. 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 Of Clause) 852.242-71 Administrative Contracting Officer. as Prescribed In 842.271, Insert The Following Clause: administrative Contracting Officer (oct 2020) the Contracting Officer Reserves The Right To Designate An Administrative Contracting Officer (aco) For The Purpose Of Performing Certain Tasks/duties In The Administration Of The Contract. Such Designation Will Be In Writing Through An Aco Letter Of Delegation And Will Identify The Responsibilities And Limitations Of The Aco. A Copy Of The Aco Letter Of Delegation Shall Be Furnished To The Contractor. (end Of Clause) (xii) Clause At 52.212-5, Contract Terms And Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, Applies To This Acquisition And In Addition To The Following Far Clauses Cited, Which Are Also Applicable To The Acquisition: 52.203-6, 52.204-10, 52.209-6, 52.219-4, 52.219-8, 52.219-6, 52.219-28, 52.222-3, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.222-40, 52.222-50, 52.223-18, 52.225-3, 52.225-13, 52.232-33, 52.222-41 (wage Determination West Haven And Newington Vamc Wd 2015-4127 And 2015-4119 (rev-28), 52.222-42, 52.222-43, 52.222-55, 52.222-6 (xiii) All Contract Requirement(s) And/or Terms And Conditions Are Stated Above. (xiv) The Defense Priorities And Allocations System (dpas) And Assigned Rating Are Not Applicable To This Requirement. (xv) Rfq Questions Are Due Nlt 02/19/2025 At 17:00 Pm Est. Rfq Responses Are Due Nlt 02/21/2025 At 17:00 Pm Est. Rfq Responses Must Be Submitted Via Email With Rfq #36c24125q0227 In The Subject Line To: Nathan.langone@va.gov Hand Deliveries Shall Not Be Accepted. (xvi) The Poc Of This Solicitation Is Nathan Langone (nathan.langone@va.gov)

Details: Va Connecticut Healthcare System building 1 Compressor Replacement page 2 Of 2 description this Is A Combined Synopsis/solicitation For Commercial Products And 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 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 Rfq 36c24125q0254. The Solicitation Document And Incorporated Provisions And Clauses Are Those In Effect Through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-03. the Associated North American Industrial Classification System (naics) Code For This Procurement Is Naics 238220 (plumbing, Heating, And Air-conditioning Contractors) Sba Size Standard $19 Million. this Is Being Bid As A Sdvosb Set-aside. this Is A Solicitation For Va Connecticut Healthcare System Requires The Replacement Of Two Air-compressors With Integrated Dryers Serving Building 1 Heating And Ventilation Systems Located In Building 1 At The Va Medical Center West Haven. The Full Sow Will Be Attached Below, Any Technical Questions Will Be Directed At Melissa Metevelis (203) 932-5711 X4199. all Interested Companies Shall Provide Quotations For The Following: statement Of Work building 1 Compressor Replacement background va Connecticut Healthcare System Requires The Replacement Of Two Air-compressors With Integrated Dryers Serving Building 1 Heating And Ventilation Systems Located In Building 1 At The Va Medical Center West Haven. justification veterans Health Administration (vha) Seeks To Continue To Improve The Operational Capabilities By Establishing Services That Result In Few Operational Delays, Improved Communications, Increased Efficiency Within The Facility And Improve The Quality Of Services To Veterans As Required By Vha Directives. Compressors Have Failed And Building Heating And Ventilation Systems Are Currently Operating With A Temporary Compressor And No Redundancy. This Equipment Is Required To Provide Compressed Air To Mechanical And Hvac Equipment To Manage Temperatures Serving In Patient Units And Other Clinical Operations. place Of Performance the Place Of Performance For This Contract Is Va Connecticut Healthcare System, West Haven Va Medical Center Located At 950 Campbell Avenue, West Haven, Ct 06516. period Of Performance the Contract Time Period Of Performance Will Be 14 Calendar Days From Notice To Proceed (ntp) And Includes Service Provider Closeout. qualifications to Be Considered Eligible For Consideration, Potential Bidders Shall Have A Field Service Representative Located Within 200 Miles Of The West Haven Campus Of The Va Connecticut Healthcare System And Have Been Trained By The Original Equipment Manufacturer (oem) On The Specific Model Of Equipment That He/she Is Being Asked To Provide Services For. licensed Medical Gas Installer Meeting Asse 6030 Medical Gas Systems Verifier Certification. bidders Must Provide Upon Request, Documentation Of Factory Certified Service/maintenance Training On The Specific Equipment Under The Terms Of This Contract. The Contracting Officer And/or Contracting Officer S Representative (cor) Specifically Reserve The Right To Reject Any Of The Service Provider S Personnel And Refuse Them Permission To Work On The Equipment Outlined Herein, Based Upon Credentials Provided. scope Of Work the Service Provider Shall Furnish All Labor, Materials, Equipment, Tools, Supervision, Disposal, And All Incidentals To Complete Work For The Services Described In This Document To Remove The Existing Dental Compressor And Replace With New Equipment To Restore Dental Vacuum To The Medical Center Dental Service. The Service Provider Shall Receive And Work With The Va Cor And Designated Poc. work Shall Occur Outside Of Regular Business Hours; Weekend Days Saturday And/or Sunday 7:00 A.m. 4:30 P.m. Or As Coordinated. No Work Shall Be Performed On Government Holidays Unless An Emergency Status Has Been Indicated By The Contracting Officer. us Federal Holidays: new Year S Day martin Luther King Jr. Day president S Day memorial Day juneteenth independence Day labor Day columbus Day veterans Day thanksgiving Day christmas Day description Of Services: the Project Will Include But Not Be Limited To The Following: service Provider Shall Schedule And Coordinate The Delivery Of All Equipment And Materials With Va Cor And Utilities Systems Supervisor. service Provider Shall Furnish Two (2) Cms Kaeser, Sk 15t Rotary Screw, Oil-lubricated Air Compressors With Integrated Dryer (prop #658499). Or Approved Equal. service Provider Shall Furnish Two (2) Cms Kaeser F22ke Filter W/float Drain. Or Approved Equal. service Provider Shall Furnish Two (2) Kaeser Condensate Treatment Systems. Or Approved Equal. service Provider Shall Perform All Startup Testing Of The New Compressors And Associated Component. the Manufacturer Procedures Take Precedence Over Other Recommended Installation And Operation Procedures. any Required Outages Shall Follow Proper Coordination And Notification Through The Va Cor And Safety & Outage Coordinator. all Loto Requests And Procedures Shall Be In Compliance With The Va Connecticut Healthcare System Medical Center Police 138-075. coordinate All Placement And Removal Of Lockout Tagout Devices For Any Energy Sources With The Va Cor/maintenance & Operations. protect All Equipment In Place During Replacement Activities. perform Post Installation Inspections, Testing, And Certification Of The Medical Gas System As Required By Nfpa 99. all Service Provider Personnel, Sub-service Providers And Representatives Visiting Va Sites Will Be Required To Sign In Upon Arrival At Building 3, 3rd Floor And/or Retain A Temporary Va Badge. Each Visiting Individual Be Required To Enter Their Name, Their Company S Name, Va Project Title, Reason For Visit, And The Times Of Arrival And Departure. Arrangements For After Normal Hour Working Site Visits Must Be Made In Advance And During Normal Working Hours. general: The Contracting Officer Reserves The Right To Terminate Any Services, Without Payment For Services Completed, If Such Services Are Not Needed Or Are Not Being Adequately Completed. approved Plans And Permits: Prior To The Start Of Work, Submit To Va Copies Of All Required Permits. site Visits: Day To Day Construction Administration Will Be Performed By The Cor. Periodic Reviews, Tests, And Other Field Observation By The Government Are Not To Be Interpreted As Superintendence Nor As Resulting In Any Approval Of The Service Provider S Apparent Progress Toward Meeting The Government S Objectives; But Are Intended To Discover Any Information That The Contracting Officer May Be Able To Call To The Service Provider S Attention To Prevent Costly Misdirection Of Effort. the Service Provider Shall Remain Responsible For Constructing, Operating, And Maintaining The Site In Full Accordance If The Requirements Of This Solicitation. the Service Provider Shall Provide Va With A Copy Of All Inspection Reports For Inspections Conducted By Local, Regional, And State Code Authorities From The Start Of Construction Through Issuance Of The Certificate Of Occupancy Or Completion. the Service Provider Shall Develop And Provide To The Va The Following: safety Plan: The Service Provider Shall Produce Work In Accordance With The Latest Editions Of All Applicable Dva Guidelines (e.g. Construction Standards, Master Specifications, Standard Details, Special Design Criteria To Meet Hospital Joint Commission (jcaho) Requirements), Nfpa, Federal And State Codes Pertinent To The Project Scope. all Applicable Personnel On Site Are Required To Obtain An Occupational Safety And Health administration (osha) 10 Hour Construction Certification, And The Site Competent Person For The service Provider Must Obtain An Osha 30 Hour Construction Certification. prior To The Start Of Work, The Specifications Shall Require The Service Provider To Develop And submit Such Plans As Required By The Va Relating To Safety And Environmental Issues. These May Include But Are Not Limited To: job Hazard Analysis And Loto quality Control Plan: A Quality Control Plan Shall Be Implemented For Identifying And Specifying The Appropriate Standard Forms For Quality Control Inspections That Will Become Part Of The Overall Plan. schedule Of Work Plan. when Hours Work Plan And Request. infection Control Plan. per Va Directive 1805, Smoking Vaping, And Smokeless Tobacco Are Prohibited On The Grounds Of Va Facilities, Including In Vehicles. This Directive Applies To All Service Providers And Their Employees. no Photography Of Va Premises Is Allowed Without Written Permission Of The Contracting Officer. Patients And Staff Are Not To Be Photographed At Any Time. prior To Commencing Work Onsite, All Service Providers And Provider Personnel Shall Furnish Proof Of Receipt Of Required Tuberculosis Testing In Compliance With Vha Directive 1131(5), Dated June 04, 2021. parking For Service Provider And Its Employees Shall Be In Designated Areas Only. Service Provider To Coordinate With Cor. the Service Provider Shall Confine All Operations (including Storage Of Materials) On Government Premises To Areas Authorized Or Approved By The Va Contracting Officer. The Service Provider Shall Hold And Save The Government, Its Officers, And Agents, Free And Harmless From Liability Of Any Nature Occasioned By The Service Provider S Performance. Working Space And Space Available For Storing Materials Shall Be As Determined By The Cor. Workers Are Subject To The Rules Of The Medical Center Applicable To Their Conduct. Execute Work In Such A Manner As To Reduce Impacts With Work Being Done By Others. billing: Provide Cor With A Report Or Statement Of Work Completed And Include Statements With Request For Payment. Statement Should Include Service Completed And The Date Each Service Item Was Completed. Labor Charges Shall Be Billed Hourly, And Any Unused Labor Totals Will Be Credited Back To The Va Medical Center On The Next Billing Cycle, Upon Receipt Of The Service Report. combined Synopsis-solicitation For Commercial Products And Commercial Services revision 01 effective: 05/30/2023 safety Codes / Certification / Licensing: environmental Abatement Work, If Necessary, Is To Be Performed By Service Provider Under Supervision And Monitoring For The Va By A Certified Industrial Hygienist. the Service Provider Shall Comply With All Codes As Described Above, As Well As Codes Customarily Applied In Va Construction Jobs Such As Nfpa Fire Code, Osha, Va Design Guides, Etc. Labs Used By The Service Provider Shall Be Licensed As Required By Any Applicable Governing Agencies, And Their Certifications And Licenses Shall Be Included In The Reports. travel: service Provider And/or Subservice Providers Will Travel From Their Place Of Business To The West Haven Vamc Of The Va Connecticut Healthcare System. nara Records Management Requirements the Following Standard Items Relate To Records Generated In Executing This Contract: citations To Pertinent Laws, Codes And Regulations Such As 44 U.s.c. Chapter 21, 29, 31, And 33; Freedom Of Information Act (5 U.s.c. 552); Privacy Act (5 U.s.c. 552a); 36 Cfr Part 1222 And Part 1228. contractor Shall Treat All Deliverables Under The Contract As The Property Of The U.s. Government For Which The Government Agency Shall Have Unlimited Rights To Use, Dispose Of, Or Disclose Such Data Contained Therein As It Determines To Be In The Public Interest. contractor Shall Not Create Or Maintain Any Records That Are Not Specifically Tied To Or Authorized By The Contract Using Government It Equipment And/or Government Records. contractor Shall Not Retain, Use, Sell, Or Disseminate Copies Of Any Deliverable That Contains Information Covered By The Privacy Act Of 1974 Or That Which Is Generally Protected By The Freedom Of Information Act. the Contractor Shall Not Create Or Maintain Any Records Containing Any Government Agency Records That Are Not Specifically Tied To Or Authorized By The Contract. the Government Agency Owns The Rights To All Data/records Produced As Part Of This Contract. the Government Agency Owns The Rights To All Electronic Information (electronic Data, Electronic Information Systems, Electronic Databases, Etc.) And All Supporting Documentation Created As Part Of This Contract. The Contractor Must Deliver Sufficient Technical Documentation With All Data Deliverables To Permit The Agency To Use The Data. the Contractor Agrees To Comply With Federal And Agency Records Management Policies, Including Those Policies Associated With The Safeguarding Of Records Covered By The Privacy Act Of 1974. These Policies Include The Preservation Of All Records Created Or Received Regardless Of Format [paper, Electronic, Etc.] Or Mode Of Transmission [e-mail, Fax, Etc.] Or State Of Completion [draft, Final, Etc.]. no Disposition Of Documents Will Be Allowed Without The Prior Written Consent Of The Contracting Officer. The Agency And Its Contractors Are Responsible For Preventing The Alienation Or Unauthorized Destruction Of Records, Including All Forms Of Mutilation. Willful And Unlawful Destruction, Damage, Or Alienation Of Federal Records Is Subject To The Fines And Penalties Imposed By 18 U.s.c. 2701. Records May Not Be Removed From The Legal Custody Of The Agency Or Destroyed Without Regard To The Provisions Of The Agency Records Schedules. 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 This Contract. The Contractor (and Any Sub-contractor) Is Required To Abide By Government And Agency Guidance For Protecting Sensitive And Proprietary Information. evaluation Process award Shall Be Made To The Best Value, As Determined To Be The Most Beneficial To The Government. Please Read Each Section Below Carefully For The Submittals And Information Required As Part Of The Evaluation. Failure To Provide The Requested Information Below Shall Be Considered Non-compliant And Your Quote Could Be Removed From The Evaluation Process. offeror Quotes Shall Be Evaluated Under Far Part 13.106-2(b) -- Evaluation Of Quotations Or Offers. Therefore, The Government Is Not Obligated To Determine A Competitive Range, Conduct Discussions With All Contractors, Solicit Final Revised Quotes, And Use Other Techniques Associated With Far Part 15. The Contracting Techniques Associated With Far Part 15 Are Not Mandatory. the Government Shall Award A Contract Resulting From This Solicitation To The Responsible Offeror Whose Offer Conforming To The Solicitation Shall Be Most Advantageous To The Government, Price And Other Factors Considered. The Following Factors Shall Be Used To Evaluate Offers:â  price (follow These Instructions): offeror Shall Complete The Attached Price Schedule, With Offerors Proposed Contract Line-item Prices Inserted In Appropriate Spaces.â  ensure Your Representations And Certifications Are Complete In The System For Award Management (sam)( Https://www.sam.gov). Otherwise, You Will Need To Fill Out Solicitation Clause 52.212-3 "offeror Representation And Certifications -commercial Items And Submit With The Quote. Federal Acquisition Regulations Require That Federal Contractors Register In The Sam Database At Http://www.sam.gov And Enter All Mandatory Information Into The System. Award Cannot Be Made Until The Contractor Has Registered. Offerors Are Encouraged To Ensure That They Are Registered In Sam Prior To Submitting Their Quotation. past Performance: provide (3) References Of Work, Similar In Scope And Size With The Requirement Detailed In The Statement Of Work. References Must Include Contact Information; Brief Description Of The Work Completed, And Contract # (if Relevant).â  Please Utilize Attachment 1 Past Performance Worksheet For Your References And Please Submit As Part Of Your Quote Submission. References May Be Checked By The Contracting Officer To Ensure Your Company Can Perform The Statement Of Work. The Government Also Reserves The Right To Obtain Information For Use In The Evaluation Of Past Performance From All Sources. technical: The Offeror S Quote Shall Be Evaluated To Determine If The Organization Has The Experience And Capabilities To Provide The Requested Services Iaw The Statement Of Work In A Timely Efficient Manner.â  contractor Shall Demonstrate Their Corporate Experience And Approach To Meet All Requirements Stated In The Statement Of Work. contractor Shall Demonstrate That Their Technicians Meet The Qualification Standards Stated In The Statement Of Work. contractor Shall Provide All Current And Relevant Or License(s) To Include Manufacture Training Certificate Etc. if You Are Planning To Sub-contract Some Or All Of This Work, Please Provide The Name And Address(s) Of All Subcontractor(s) (if Applicable) And A Description Of Their Planned Subcontracting Effort. 4. Veterans Preference Factor (per 852.215-70): The Government Will Assign Evaluation Credit For An Offeror (prime Contractor) Which Is A Service-disabled Veteran-owned (sdvosb) Or A Veteran-owned Small Business (vosb). Non-sdvosb/vosb Offerors Proposing To Use Sdvosbs Or Vosbs As Subcontractors Will Receive Some Consideration Under This Evaluation Factor. a. For Sdvosbs/vosbs: In Order To Receive Credit Under This Factor, An Offeror Shall Submit A Statement Of Compliance That It Qualifies As A Sdvosb Or Vosb In Accordance With Vaar 852.215-70, Service-disabled Veteran-owned And Veteran-owned Small Business Evaluation Factors . Offerors Are Cautioned That They Must Be Registered And Verified In Vendor Information Pages (vip) Database (http://www.vetbiz.gov). verified Sdvosbs Will Receive A 5% Price Credit (e.g. If A Sdvosb Submits An Offer Of $100.00, It Will Be Evaluated As If It Submitted An Offer Of $95.00). ii. Verified Vosbs Will Received A 2.5% Price Credit (e.g. If A Vosb Submits An Offer Of $100.00, It Will Be Evaluated As If It Submitted An Offer Of $97.50). the Full Text Of Far Provisions Or Clauses May Be Accessed Electronically At Http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html. (x) Please Include A Completed Copy Of The Provision At 52.212-3, Offeror Representations And Certifications -- Commercial Items, With Your Offer Via The Sam.gov Website Or A Written Copy. (xi) Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms And Conditions -- Commercial Items, Applies To This Acquisition In Addition To The Following Addenda S To The Clause: 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated By Reference (feb 1998), 52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights And Requirement To Inform Employees Of Whistleblower Rights (jun 2020), 52.204-4 Printed Or Copied Double-sided On Postconsumer Fiber Content Paper (may 2011), 52.204-13 System For Award Management Maintenance (oct 2018), 52.204-18 Commercial Government Entity Code Maintenance (aug 2020), 52.217-9 Option To Extend The Term Of The Contract (mar 2000), 52.228-5 Insurance-work On A Government Installation (jan 1997), 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments To Small Business Subcontracting (dec 2013), 852.212-70 Provisions And Clauses Applicable To Va Acquisitions Of Commercial Items (apr 2020) 852.203-70 Commercial Advertising 852.219-74, Va Notice Of Total Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Business Set-aside 852.232-72 Electronic Submissions Of Payment Requests 852.233-70 Protest Content/alternative Dispute Resolution 852.233-71 Alternate Protest Procedure 852.270-1 Representatives Of Contracting Officers 852.219-74 Limitations On Subcontracting Monitoring And Compliance (jul 2018) as Prescribed In 819.7203(a) Insert The Following Clause: (a) This Solicitation Includes 852.219-74, 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. 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) 852.219-77 Va Notice Of Limitations On Subcontracting Certificate Of Compliance For Services And Construction. as Prescribed In 819.7009(c) Insert The Following Clause: va Notice Of Limitations On Subcontracting Certificate Of Compliance For Services And Construction (sep 2021) (deviation) (a) Pursuant To 38 U.s.c. 8127(k)(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: [contracting Officer Check The Appropriate Box Below Based On The Predominant Naics Code Assigned To The Instant Acquisition As Set Forth In Far 19.102.] (i) [x] 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 Vip-listed Sdvosbs As Set Forth In 852.219-74 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. 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. (ii) [ ] General Construction. In The Case Of A Contract For General Construction, The Contractor Will Not Pay More Than 85% Of The Amount Paid By The Government To It To Firms That Are Not Vip-listed Sdvosbs As Set Forth In 852.219-74 Or Vosbs As Set Forth In 852.219-11. Any Work That A Similarly Situated Vip-listed Subcontractor Further Subcontracts Will Count Towards The 85% Subcontract Amount That Cannot Be Exceeded. Cost Of Materials Are Excluded And Not Considered To Be Subcontracted. (iii) Special Trade Construction Contractors. In The Case Of A Contract For Special Trade Contractors, The Contractor Will Not Pay More Than 75% Of The Amount Paid By The Government To It To Firms That Are Not Vip-listed Sdvosbs As Set Forth In 852.219-74 Or Vosbs As Set Forth In 852.219-11. Any Work That A Similarly Situated Subcontractor Further Subcontracts Will Count Towards The 75% Subcontract Amount That Cannot Be Exceeded. Cost Of Materials Are Excluded And Not Considered To Be Subcontracted. (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 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. The 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 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. 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 Of Clause) 852.242-71 Administrative Contracting Officer. as Prescribed In 842.271, Insert The Following Clause: administrative Contracting Officer (oct 2020) the Contracting Officer Reserves The Right To Designate An Administrative Contracting Officer (aco) For The Purpose Of Performing Certain Tasks/duties In The Administration Of The Contract. Such Designation Will Be In Writing Through An Aco Letter Of Delegation And Will Identify The Responsibilities And Limitations Of The Aco. A Copy Of The Aco Letter Of Delegation Shall Be Furnished To The Contractor. (end Of Clause) (xii) Clause At 52.212-5, Contract Terms And Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, Applies To This Acquisition And In Addition To The Following Far Clauses Cited, Which Are Also Applicable To The Acquisition: 52.203-6, 52.204-10, 52.209-6, 52.219-4, 52.219-8, 52.219-6, 52.219-28, 52.222-3, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.222-40, 52.222-50, 52.223-18, 52.225-3, 52.225-13, 52.232-33, 52.222-41 (wage Determination West Haven And Newington Vamc Wd 2015-4127 And 2015-4119 (rev-28), 52.222-42, 52.222-43, 52.222-55, 52.222-6 (xiii) All Contract Requirement(s) And/or Terms And Conditions Are Stated Above. (xiv) The Defense Priorities And Allocations System (dpas) And Assigned Rating Are Not Applicable To This Requirement. (xv) Rfq Questions Are Due Nlt 02/25/2025 At 17:00 Pm Est. Rfq Responses Are Due Nlt 02/28/2025 At 17:00 Pm Est. Rfq Responses Must Be Submitted Via Email With Rfq #36c24125q0254 In The Subject Line To: Nathan.langone@va.gov Hand Deliveries Shall Not Be Accepted. (xvi) The Poc Of This Solicitation Is Nathan Langone (nathan.langone@va.gov)

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 A Request For Quote (rfq). The Solicitation Document And Incorporated Provisions And Clauses Are Those In Effect Through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-03 (effective 01/17/2025). this Solicitation Is Set-aside For Small Businesses. the Associated North American Industrial Classification System (naics) Code For This Procurement Is 333310 Commercial And Service Industry Machine Manufacturing. The Small Business Size Standard Of 1,000 Employees. The Fsc/psc Is 4610 Water Purification Equipment. the Department Of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 10 (nco 10), Veterans Integrated Services Network 10 (visn 10), Chillicothe Va Medical Center Located At 17273 State Route 104, Chillicothe, Ohio 45601 Has A Requirement For A Commercial Brand Name Or Equal Water Softener And Controls For Use At Boiler Plant. This Procurement Will Also Include Removal Of The Existing Equipment, Installation, And Training Of The Newly Purchased Water Softener System. Contractor Will Make All Electrical, Drain, Supply Water, And Other Utility Connections Within 5 Feet Of Softener Skid. all Interested Companies Shall Provide Quotes For The Following: item description qty price 1 model Bk-ds-lwt-3-1200 Twin Alternating Softener 1 â  2 installation 1 â  3 old Unit Decommissioned And Disposed In Specified Area At Facility 1 â  4 training On Use Of Equipment And Maintenance â  â  5 warranty â  â  statement Of Work (sow) contract Title: Boiler Plant Water Softener background: Building 261, Boiler Plant, Water Softener Is A Critical Part Of Daily Facility-wide Heating Operations. At This Time, The Dual-tank Softener System Is Beyond Expected Serviceable Lifespan And Becoming Unreliable. Furthermore, These Units Require Obsolete Replacement Parts That Are Becoming Increasingly Expensive And Hard To Procure. scope: Contractor To Remove Existing Water Softener Skid And Replace With A New Unit. All Equipment Moves And Phases Of Operations Will Be Documented And Communicated Amongst Vendor And Va Boiler Plant Staff Prior To Beginning. Old Units And All Associated Equipment Will Be Placed In Gravel Area Behind Boiler Plant For Turn-in To Va Logistics Service For Decommissioning/disposal. Vendor Will Provide, Deliver, Un-crate, Inspect, Spot, And Install New Water Softener Tanks, Stands, Brine Measuring Tank, Associated Control Boxes And Cabling, And All Other Water Softener Accessories Supplies Under This Contract. Contractor Will Make All Electrical, Drain, Supply Water, And Other Utility Connections Within 5 Feet Of Softener Skid. Contractor To Conduct Start-up, Performance Verification, And Commissioning. All Components To Be Covered By A 1-year Parts And Labor Warranty. specific Tasks 4.1 Task 1 - Removal Of Existing Equipment 4.1.1 Subtask 1 - Removal Of Existing Water Softener Skid, And All Associated Components. contractor Shall Properly Remove Existing Softener Tanks, Stands, Supply And Drain Piping To Nearest Valve Or Connection To Drain Manifold; And Electrical Wiring To Existing Junction Boxes/disconnect Panels. 4.2 Task 2 - Receive And Install New Equipment 4.2.1 Subtask 1 - Delivery contractor Shall Coordinate With Cor For Any Advance Deliveries And Storage. Contractor Responsible For Uncrating Any Inspection Of All Components And Moving All Equipment Into The Installation Area. Removal Of Existing Equipment Will Not Commence Until All Components Of New System Are Verified As Being On-site. All Deliveries To Be Made To: chillicothe, Ohio Veterans Affairs Medical Center warehouse 17273 State Route 104 chillicothe, Ohio 45601 4.2.2 Subtask 2 - Installation installation To Include: placement/installation Of Softener Skid And Accessories Inside Building. Contractor Is Responsible For Coordinating With Cor To Ensure Steps Are Taken To Protect Interior And Exterior Of Building From Any Contamination Or Damage Related To This Project. electrical Hookup To Existing Electric Service (to Be Within 5 Feet Of Equipment) installation Of Water Supply Plumbing To Existing Valves (to Be Within 5 Feet Of Equipment note: Press-fit (pro-press, Etc.) Style Fittings Are Not Currently Authorized For Use In Va Facilities. All Supply And Drain Plumbing Shall Be Copper Tubing Or Flexible Stainless Steel Braided Lines. Connections Shall Be Soldered Or Threaded Joints. start Up, Commissioning, Verification Of Proper System Operation removal Of All Packaging Materials/site Cleanup 4.3 Task 3 Provide Staff Training On Equipment 4.3.1 Subtask 1 vendor To Provide Staff Training On Operation Of And Options Included In New Water Softener. Vendor To Furnish Va With Site-specific Operating And Service Manuals Either Digitally Or Hard Copy For Equipment. task 4 - Enterprise Management Controls subtask 1 - Integration Management Control Planning all Work Will Be Coordinated A Minimum Of 5 Working Days In Advance With The Vamc Cor And Maintenance & Operations Supervisor. All Contractor Personnel Will Report To Building 21, Engineering To Sign Into The Facility And Receive Contractor Identification As Well As Any Special Instructions At The Beginning Of Each Workday. Contractor Must Report To B21, Engineering To Sign Out And Report Out At The End Of Each Workday. All Work Will Be Performed Monday-friday (excluding Federal Holidays) Between The Hours Of 0600-1530. Ideally, Work Should Be Scheduled Once Seasonal Plant Loads Begin To Lower (warmer Outside). deliverables: 5.1 Task 1 Twin-tank Alternating Softener plc-allen Bradley 1400 To Be Controlled By Plcs On Adjacent Ro System, Service Flow Rates Per Tank Of 185 Gpm To 230 Gpm, Backwash Flow Rate 60 Gpm. Two 48 X72 Carbon Steel Resin Tanks, 100# Non-code Construction, Interior Holding Two-component Epoxy, Carboline, Hydroplate 1086 4-10mils. Semi-gloss Finish, Off-white, Certified To Ansi/nsf 61. Exterior Polyamidoamine Epoxy, Tnemec N69f, Satin Finish Safety Blue. Four Point Pvc Upper Distributor, Hub/radial Pvc Lower Distributor. Media (per Tank): Support Gravel 1000lbs, 40 Cubic Feet Resin Per Tank, 10% Crosslinked Resin, 1,200,000 Grains Capacity Per Regeneration, 600lbs Salt Per Regeneration. Face Piping, Diaphragm Valve Nest, Aquamatic Series V42 Valves, 3 Service Valves, 1.25 Regeneration Valves, Galvanized Pipe And Fittings, Pressure Gauges & Sample Cocks, System Control Existing Plc In Ro Main Panel, Solenoid Panel For Connection To Existing Plc (polycarbonate Enclosure). Meter 1x Signet Paddlewheel Flow Sensor W/electronic Pick-up, Installation Fitting, 3 Iron Saddle. 5.1 Task 2 Brine-measuring Tank brine Measuring Tank, 42 X60 Polyethylene Brine Tank Assembly, 2x Level Switches, Aquamatic Valves And Fittings, Control Panel For Refill From Existing Outdoor Brine Silo. 5.2 One Year Parts And Labor Warranty all Components To Include One-year Parts And Labor Warranty 5.3 Freight vendor To Pay Freight To A High Dock Location. Delivery Address: chillicothe, Ohio Veterans Affairs Medical Center warehouse 17273 State Route 104 chillicothe, Ohio 45601 vendor Shall Coordinate With Cor For Any Advance Deliveries And Storage. Contractor Responsible For Uncrating Any Inspection Of All Components And Moving All Equipment Into The Installation Area. Removal Of Existing Equipment Will Not Commence Until All Components Of New System Are Verified As Being On-site. 5.4 Installation installation To Include: placement/installation Of Softener Skid And Accessories Inside Building. Contractor Is Responsible For Coordinating With Cor To Ensure Steps Are Taken To Protect Interior And Exterior Of Building From Any Contamination Or Damage Related To This Project. electrical Hookup To Existing Electric Service (to Be Within 5 Feet Of Equipment) installation Of Water Supply Plumbing To Existing Valves (to Be Within 5 Feet Of Equipment note: Press-fit (pro-press, Etc.) Style Fittings Are Not Currently Authorized For Use In Va Facilities. All Supply And Drain Plumbing Shall Be Copper Tubing Or Flexible Stainless Steel Braided Lines. Connections Shall Be Soldered Or Threaded Joints. start Up, Commissioning, Verification Of Proper System Operation removal Of All Packaging Materials/site Cleanup 5.5 Staff Training vendor To Provide Staff Training On Operation Of And All Options Included In New Water Softerner. Contractor To Furnish Va With Operating And Service Manuals Either Digitally Or Hard Copy For Equipment. 5.6 Shop Drawings shop Drawings To Include All Dimensions Of System Components. shop Drawings To Include Technical Specifications Of All System Components Including, But Not Limited To: unit Voltage/amperage Requirements unit Plumbing Requirements. 6. Performance Monitoring the Request Is For Goods To Be Delivered, Installed And Operation Verified. When/if The Equipment Malfunctions, A Minimum 1-year Warranty Will Cover Service And Labor To Repair Defects Of The Equipment. Vamc Cor Will Be Responsible For Overseeing Project. Final Acceptance Of Completed And Installed Unit To Be Determined By Vamc Cor In Coordination With Maintenance & Operations Supervisor And Chief, Engineering Service. 7. Security Requirements contractor Will Not Require Access To Va Sensitive Information To Fulfill The Terms Of The Contract. Contractor Will Require Access To The Building And The Related Building Service Equipment During Normal Business Hours. 8. Government-furnished Equipment (gfe)/government-furnished Information (gfi). vamc Engineering Service To Provide Suitable Electrical Disconnect To Within Five (5) Feet Of Final Electrical Termination Points. Vamc Engineering Service To Provide Suitable Valve For Water Supply Withing Five (5) Feet Of Water Supply Connection Point. Lock Out/tag Out To Be Coordinated With Va Cor Prior To Start Of Project. 9. Other Pertinent Information Or Special Considerations. vendor Responsible For Receiving, Uncrating, And Inspection Of All Equipment Deliveries. final Acceptance Of Completed And Installed Unit To Be Determined By Vamc Cor In Coordination With The Maintenance & Operations Supervisor And Chief, Engineering Service. Vendor To Provide, At A Minimum, A Warranty Of One (1) Year Parts And One (1) Year Labor On All Components Of The Completed And Assembled Unit. A. Packaging, Packing And Shipping Instructions. no Unique Shipping Requirements. Deliver Equipment Without Damage. B. Inspection And Acceptance Criteria. delivery Will Be Accepted Or Rejected At The Vamc Warehouse. Items Will Be Inspected For Defects By Logistics And Engineering Personnel In Conjunction With Contractor Upon Delivery Prior To Installation. No Work Will Begin Until All Replacement Components Are Onsite And Accepted. 9. Risk Control contractor To Adhere To All Stipulations Determined By The Vamc Infection Control Department, As Included In The Pcra/icra. The Pcra/icra Will Be Furnished By The Vamc Cor Prior To Commencement Of The Work. 10. Place Of Performance. the Place Of Performance building 261, Boiler Plant, Chillicothe Vamc 17273 State Route 104 chillicothe, Ohio 45601 8. Period Of Performance the Period Of Performance Shall Be No More Than 60 Days From The Issuance Of The Notice To Proceed By The Contracting Officer. 9. Delivery Schedule. contractor Responsible For Receiving, Storage, And Uncrating Of All Equipment Deliveries. all Deliveries To Be Coordinated With The Vamc Cor. 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 Products And Commercial Services (sept 2023) far 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated By Reference (feb 1998) http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html (far) And Http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/index.asp (vaar) far 52.204-7, System For Award Management (oct 2018) far 52.204-16, Commercial And Government Entity Code Reporting (aug 2020) far 52.204-20, Predecessor Of Offeror, (aug 2020) far 52.204-24, Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications And Video Surveillance Service Or Equipment (nov 2021) far 52.204-29, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders Representation And Disclosures (dec 2023) far 52.212-2, Evaluation Commercial Products And Commercial Services (nov 2021) far 52.212-3, Offerors Representations And Certifications Commercial Products And Commercial Services (may 2024) 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. far 52.225-2, Buy American Certificate (oct 2022) far 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions 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, Theâ contracting Officerâ will Make Their Full Text Available. Also, The Full Text Of A Clauseâ mayâ be Accessed Electronically At This/these Address(es): http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html (far) And http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/index.asp (vaar) vaar 852.252-70, Solicitation Provisions Or Clauses Incorporated By Reference (jan 2008) vaar 852.273-70, Late Offers (nov 2021) (end Of Addendum To Far 52.212-1) the Following Contract Clauses Apply To This Acquisition: far 52.212-4, Contract Terms And Conditions Commercial Products And Commercial Services (nov 2023) far 52.204-13, System For Award Management Maintenance (oct 2018) far 52.204-18, Commercial And Government Entity Code Maintenance (aug 2020) far 52.225-1, Buy American Supplies (oct 2022) vaar 852.203-70, Commercial Advertising (may 2018) var 852.211-70, Equipment Operation And Maintenance Manuals (nov 2018) vaar 852.211-72, Technical Industry Standards (nov 2018) vaar 852.232-72, Electronic Submission Of Payment Requests (nov 2018) vaar 852.242-71, Administrative Contracting Officer (oct 2020) vaar 852.246-71, Rejected Goods (oct 2018) vaar 852.246-73, Noncompliance With Packaging, Packing, And/or Marking Requirements (oct 2018) vaar 852.247-74, Advance Notice Of Shipment (oct 2018) (end Of Addendum To Far 52.212-4) 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 Of Far 52.212-5 Are Applicable: Subparagraph (a) (1) (7) Subparagraph (b) (4),(9),(12),(18),(31),(32),(33),(34),(36),(39),(48),(51), And (59) all Offerors Shall Submit The Following: The Offeror Shall Submit A Quote, With Sufficient Documentation To Evaluate The Functional And Technical Specifications Compared To Statement Of Work, Buy American Act Certificate, Warranty/extended Warranty Details And Delivery/installation Schedule. all Quotes Shall Be Sent To The Contract Specialist, Alice Clark At Alice.clark@va.gov. Telephone Responses Shall Not Be Accepted. Responses Must Be Received No Later Than March 7, 2025, At 12:00 P.m. Est. late Submissions Shall Be Treated In Accordance With The Solicitation Provision At Far 52.212-1(f). point Of Contact to Obtain Clarifications And/or Additional Information Concerning The Contract Requirements Or Specifications, Submit An Email To Alice.clark@va.gov. All Inquiries Will Be Responded To As Necessary In Amendment Format Which Will Be Posted On Http://www.sam.gov the Deadline For Submission Of Clarifications And/or Additional Information Concerning This Solicitation Is February 28, 2025, At 12:00 Pm (est). No Questions Will Be Answered After This Date/time Unless Determined To Be In The Best Interest Of The Government Determined By The Contracting Officer. Telephone Inquiries Will Not Be Accepted Or Returned. 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. the Following Are The Decision Factors: Price, Sufficient Documentation To Evaluate Functional And Technical Specifications Compared To Statement Of Work, Buy American Act Certificate, Warranty/extended Warranty, And Delivery/installation Schedule. 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. addendum To Far 52.212-1 Instructions To Offerors Commercial Products And Commercial Services (nov 2021) 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. The Version Of Far 52.212-1 In The Addendum Is Tailored For Simplified Acquisition Procedures And Supersedes The Current Version Of Far 52.212-1 Contained In The Far. the Following Provision Is Incorporated Into 52.212-1 As An Addendum To This Solicitation: far 52.212-1 Instructions To Offerors Commercial Products And Commercial Services (nov 2021) (a)â north American Industry Classification System (naics) Code And Small Business Size Standard.â the Naics Code(s) And Small Business Size Standard(s) For Thisâ acquisitionâ appear Elsewhere In Theâ request For Quote (rfq). However, The Small Business Size Standard For A Concern That Submits Aâ quote, Other Than On Aâ constructionâ or Serviceâ acquisition, But Proposes To Furnish An End Item That It Did Not Itself Manufacture, Process, Or Produce Is 500 Employees If Theâ acquisition is Set Aside For Small Business And Has A Value Above Theâ simplified Acquisition Threshold; Or uses Theâ hubzoneâ price Evaluation Preference Regardless Of Dollar Value, Unless Theâ quoterâ waives The Price Evaluation Preference; Or is An 8(a),â 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)â submission Ofâ quotes. Submit Signed And Datedâ quotesâ to The Office Specified In Thisâ request For Quote (rfq) At Or Before The Exact Time Specified.â quotesâ mayâ be Submitted On Letterhead Stationery, Or As Otherwise Specified In Theâ rfq. As A Minimum,â quotesâ mustâ show â â â â â â â â â â â (1)â theâ solicitation Number; â â â â â â â â â â â (2)â the Time Specified In Theâ solicitationâ for Receipt Ofâ quotations;â  â â â â â â â â â â (3)â the Name, Address, And Telephone Number Of Theâ quoter; (4) Technical Description Of The Items Being Quoted In Sufficient Detail To Evaluate Compliance With The Requirements In Theâ solicitation. Thisâ mayâ include Product Literature, Or Other Documents, If Necessary; â â â â â â â â â â â (5)â terms Of Any Expressâ warranty; â â â â â â â â â â â (6)â price And Any Discount Terms; â â â â â â â â â â â (7)â "remit To" Address, If Different Than Mailing Address; (8)â a Completed Copy Of The Representations And Certifications At Federalâ acquisitionâ regulation (far)â 52.212-3â (see Farâ 52.212-3(b) For Those Representations And Certifications That Theâ quoterâ shallâ complete Electronically); â â â â â â â â â â â (9)â acknowledgment Request For Quotation Amendments; (10)â past Performanceâ will Not Be Considered In Simplified Acquisition Procurements. (11)â quote Should Include A Statement Specifying The Extent Of Agreement With All Terms, Conditions, And Provisions Included In Theâ solicitation.â quotesâ that Fail To Furnish Required Representations And Certifications, Information Requested In (1) To (9) And Accept The Terms And Conditions Of Theâ solicitationâ mayâ be Excluded From Consideration. (c)â period For Acceptance Ofâ quotes. Theâ quoterâ agrees To Hold The Prices In Itsâ quoteâ firm For 30 Calendar Days From The Date Specified For Receipt Ofâ quotes Unless Another Time Period Is Specified In An Addendum To Theâ solicitation. (d)â product Samples. When Required By Theâ solicitation, Product Samplesâ shallâ be Submitted At Or Prior To The Time Specified For Receipt Ofâ quotes. Unless Otherwise Specified In Thisâ solicitation, These Samplesâ shallâ be Submitted At No Expense To The Government, And Returned At The Sender S Request And Expense, Unless They Are Destroyed During Testing. (e)â multipleâ quotes.â quotersâ are Encouraged To Submit Multipleâ quotesâ presenting Alternativeâ line Itemsâ (provided That The Alternativeâ line Itemsâ are Consistent With Farâ subpartâ  4.10), Or Alternativeâ commercial Productsâ orâ commercial Servicesâ for Satisfying The Requirements Of Thisâ solicitation. Eachâ quoteâ submitted Will Be Evaluated Separately. (f)â late Submissions, Revisions, And Withdrawals Ofâ quotes. (1)â quotersâ are Responsible For Submittingâ quotes So As To Reach The Government Office Designated In Theâ solicitationâ by The Time Specified In Theâ solicitation. If No Time Is Specified In Theâ solicitation, The Time For Receipt Is 4:30 P.m., Local Time, For The Designated Government Office On The Date Thatâ quotesâ are Due. (2)â anyâ quotation Received At The Government Office Designated In Theâ solicitationâ after The Exact Time Specified For Receipt Ofâ quotesâ is "late" And May Not Be Considered Unless It Is Received Before Purchase Order Issuance And Theâ contracting Officerâ (co) Determines That Accepting The Lateâ quotationâ would Not Unduly Delay Theâ acquisition. (3)â if Anâ emergencyâ or Unanticipated Event Interrupts Normal Government Processes So Thatâ quotations Cannot Be Received At The Government Office Designated For Receipt Ofâ quotesâ by The Exact Time Specified In Theâ solicitation, And Urgent Government Requirements Preclude A Notice Of An Extension Of The Closing Date, The Time Specified For Receipt Ofâ quotes Will Be Deemed To Be Extended To The Same Time Ofâ dayâ specified In Theâ solicitationâ on The First Workâ dayâ on Which Normal Government Processes Resume. (g)â issuance Of Purchase Order. The Government May Issue A Purchase Order To One Or More Quoters As Identified In The Request For Quote (rfq). Therefore, Theâ quoter S Initialâ quoteâ shouldâ contain Theâ best Terms From A Price And Technical Standpoint. However, The Governmentâ mayâ reject Any Or Allâ quotesâ if Such Action Is In The Public S Best Interest. The Contracting Officer (co) May Issue A Purchase Order To Other Than The Quoter With The Lowest Priced Quotation. (h)â multiple Awards. The Governmentâ mayâ issue A Purchase Order For Any Item Or Group Of Items Of A Quotation, Unless Theâ quoterâ qualifies Theâ quotation By Specific Limitations. Unless Otherwise Provided In The Schedule,â quotationsâ mayâ not Be Submitted For Quantities Less Than Those Specified. The Government Reserves The Right To Issue A Purchase Order For A Quantity Less Than The Quantity Quoted, At The Unit Prices Quoted, Unless Theâ quoterâ specifies Otherwise In Theâ quotation. â â â â â â (1)â availability Of Requirements Documents Cited In Theâ solicitation. (i)â the Gsa Index Of Federal Specifications, Standards And Commercial Item Descriptions, Fpmr Part 101-29, And Copies Of Specifications, Standards, And Commercial Item Descriptions Cited In Thisâ solicitationâ mayâ be Obtained For A Fee By Submitting A Request To- Gsa Federal Supply Service Specifications Section Suite 8100 470 East L Enfant Plaza, Sw Washington, Dc 20407 Telephone (202) 619-8925, Facsimile (202) 619-8978. (ii)â if The General Services Administration, Department Of Agriculture, Or Department Of Veterans Affairs Issued Thisâ solicitation, A Single Copy Of Specifications, Standards, And Commercial Item Descriptions Cited In Thisâ solicitationâ mayâ be Obtained Free Of Charge By Submitting A Request To The Addressee In Paragraph (i)(1)(i) Of This Provision. Additional Copies Will Be Issued For A Fee. (2)â most Unclassified Defense Specifications And Standardsâ mayâ be Downloaded From The Following Assist Websites: â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â (i)â assist (â https://assist.dla.mil/online/start/). â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â (ii)â quick Search (â http://quicksearch.dla.mil/).â â â â â â â â â â â  (3)â documents Not Available From Assistâ mayâ be Ordered From The Department Of Defense Single Stock Point (dodssp) By- (i)â using The Assist Shopping Wizard (â https://assist.dla.mil/wizard/index.cfm); (ii)â phoning The Dodssp Customer Service Desk (215) 697-2179, Mon-fri, 0730 To 1600 Est; Or (iii)â ordering From Dodssp, Building 4, Section D, 700 Robbins Avenue, Philadelphia, Pa 19111-5094, Telephone (215) 697-2667/2179, Facsimile (215) 697-1462. (4)â nongovernment (voluntary) Standardsâ mustâ be Obtained From The Organization Responsible For Their Preparation, Publication, Or Maintenance. (j)â unique Entity Identifier (uei). Applies To All Quotesâ that Exceed Theâ micro-purchase Threshold, Andâ quotesâ at Or Below Theâ micro-purchase Thresholdâ if Theâ solicitationâ requires The Contractor To Beâ registered In The System For Award Management (sam).) Theâ quoterâ mustâ enter, In The Block With Its Name And Address On The Cover Page Of Itsâ quote, The Annotation "unique Entity Identifier" Followed By Theâ unique Entity Identifierâ that Identifies Theâ quoters Name And Address. Theâ quoterâ alsoâ must Enter Itsâ electronic Funds Transfer (eft) Indicator, If Applicable. The Eft Indicator Is A Four-character Suffix To Theâ uei. The Suffix Is Assigned At The Discretion Of Theâ quoterâ to Establish Additional Sam Records For Identifying Alternative Eft Accounts (see Farâ subpartâ  32.11) For The Same Entity. If Theâ quoterâ does Not Have A Uei, Itâ shouldâ contact The Entity Designated Atâ www.sam.govâ forâ ueiâ establishment Directly To Obtain One. Theâ quoterâ shouldâ indicate That It Is Aâ quoterâ for A Government Contract When Contacting The Entity Designated Atâ www.sam.govâ for Establishing Theâ uei. (k)â [reserved] (l)â requests For Information. The Co Will Not Notify Unsuccessful Quoters That Responded To This Request For Quotation (rfq). However, Quoters May Request Information On Purchase Order(s) Resulting From This Solicitation With The Co. (end Of Provision)

Details: Please Refer To Attached Amendment - Vendor Q&a36c24425q0230 0001 section A: Description This Is A Combined Synopsis/solicitation For 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, In Conjunction With Far Part 13 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, Number 36c24425q0230. The Solicitation Document And Incorporated Provisions And Clauses Are Those In Effect Through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-02 Effective 01/03/2025. The Complete Text Of Any Of The Clauses And Provisions May Be Accessed In Full Text At Far | Acquisition.gov. This Solicitation Is Being Competed On A Full And Open Competitive Basis. The Government Reserves The Right To Make Split Awards As A Result Of This Solicitation. The Associated North American Industrial Classification System (naics) Code For This Procurement Is 812332 Industrial Launders, With A Small Business Size Standard Of $47 Million. The Fsc/psc Is S209 - Housekeeping Laundry/drycleaning. Complete Instructions For Submitting A Response To This Solicitation And Applicable Provisions And Clauses Are Found In 36c24425q0230. All Offerors Are Advised To Pay Careful Attention To The Quote Submission Instructions As There Are Very Specific Instructions As What Is Required To Be Provided. The Contract Period Of Performance (pop) Is Anticipated To Be 03/24/2025 Through 03/23/2030. Should Issuance Of The Award Occur On A Different Date, The Performance Period Will Be Adjusted Accordingly. Any Award Resulting From This Solicitation Will Be Issued On A Standard Form 1449. Note: To Receive An Award Resulting From This Solicitation, Offerors Must Be Registered In The System For Award Management (sam) Database. Registration May Be Done Online At: Www.acquisition.gov Or Www.sam.gov. Section B: Statement Of Work The Pittsburgh, Pa Contracting Office Is Seeking Uniform Rental, Alteration And Laundering Services To Support The Wilkes Barre Va Medical Center, Located At 1111 East End Blvd., Wilkes Barre, Pa 18711. See Attached Statement Of Work (sow) For Complete Details. Section C: Price Schedule All Interested Companies Shall Provide Quotations For The Following: Supplies/services Quantities Listed Are Estimates. While Week Is The Unit Of Measure In This Combined Synopsis, Vendors May Price The Work In Other Industry-wide Acceptable Units, Such As Lbs. Line Item Description Quantity Unit Of Measure Unit Price Total Price 0001 Uniform Supply And Laundry Service In Accordance With Statement Of Work Year 1 52 Wk 1001 Uniform Supply And Laundry Service In Accordance With Statement Of Work Year 2 52 Wk 2001 Uniform Supply And Laundry Service In Accordance With Statement Of Work Year 3 52 Wk 3001 Uniform Supply And Laundry Service In Accordance With Statement Of Work Year 4 52 Wk 4001 Uniform Supply And Laundry Service In Accordance With Statement Of Work Year 5 52 Wk Place Of Performance: Wilkes Barre Va Medical Center 1111 East End Blvd. Wilkes Barre, Pa 18711 Section D: Evaluation Of Quotations The Government Will Select The Quote That Represents The Best Benefit To The Government At A Price That Can Be Determined Reasonable. Specific Information To Be Included In Quotes Is Detailed Below In Instructions To Offerors Commercial Items . Following Receipt Of Quotes, The Government Will Perform A Comparative Evaluation Of The Services Quoted In Accordance With Far 13.106-2(b)(3). The Government Will Compare Quotes To One Another To Select The Quote That Best Benefits The Government By Fulfilling The Requirement. Additional Information Pertaining To Comparative Evaluation Is Below: What Comparative Evaluation Is: It Is The Direct Comparison Of One Quotation/offer With Another In A Uniform And Fair Manner To Determine Which Quote/offer Provides The Government What It Needs, Where And When, As Identified In The Rfq It Is An Assessment Of Which Response Is The Best As A Whole Once One Quotation/offer Is Found Acceptable, It Is Compared Side By Side To The Remaining Ones, And The Best One Is Chosen What Comparative Evaluation Is Not: It Does Not Individually Evaluate Quote/offers Against Specified Evaluation Factors It Does Not Assign A Rating Using A Color, Numerical, Or Other Rating Methodology Although The Process Is Not Prohibited, It Does Not Require Additional Evaluation To Determine If Minimal Advantage Is Worth A Minimal Or Normal Price Difference It Is Not A Low Price Technically Acceptable (lpta) Or Trade-off Process Contractors May Submit More Than One Quote; However, Contractors Are Strongly Encouraged To Submit Their Best Technical Solutions And Prices In Response To This Request For Quote. All Quotes Must Be Submitted By The Deadline To Be Considered For Evaluation. The Government Reserves The Right To Not Select Any Quotes For Award. Additionally, The Government Reserves The Right To Cancel This Solicitation At Any Time Without Making Award. The Contractor Is Responsible For All Quote Preparation Costs, Which, Under No Circumstances, Will Be Paid Or Otherwise Provided For By The Government. Once The Government Determines There Is/are A Contractor(s) That Can Provide A Service That Meet(s) The Requirements Of This Request For Quote, The Government Reserves The Right To Communicate With Only Those Contractors Quoting The Best-suited Service To Address Any Remaining Issues. The Contracting Officer Will Evaluate Technical Capability, Price, And Past Performance. Section E: Clauses And Provisions 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 Products And Commercial Services (sep 2023) Addendum To Far 52.212-1 Instructions To Offerors Commercial Products And Commercial Services Offeror Must Ensure That Proposal Is Submitted Timely To Ensure Delivery And Receipt By The Due Date And Time Identified Herein. Offer Shall Be Submitted Electronically Via Email, To Stephanie.mcfadden@va.gov. In Addition To The Requirements Of Far 52.212-1, Offeror Shall: (a) Complete Provision 52.212-3. Note: An Offeror Needs Only To Complete Paragraph If The Offeror Has Completed The Annual Representations And Certifications Electronically In The System For Award Management Database. Otherwise, Complete Paragraphs (c) Through (o) As Applicable. (b) Offeror Shall Submit A Capability Statement Demonstrating Their Technical Capability And Ability To Meet The Full Scope (all Elements) Of The Statement Of Work. (c) Offeror Shall Submit At Least One Similarly Scoped/relevant Past Performance Reference, Including Both The Reference Information And Details Of The Work Performance; Past Performance Information Shall Be Recent And Relevant Work. Offerors May Submit More Than One Past Performance Reference; Doing So Further Demonstrates The Offeror S Ability To Perform The Work. The Contracting Officer May Also Utilize All Available Records (e.g. Ppiprs And Fapiis) As Well. A Determination Of Contractor Responsibility Will Be Conducted. 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. The Following Provisions Are Incorporated Into 52.212-1 As An Addendum To This Solicitation: 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): Https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far Https://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/ (end Of Provision) Far Number Title Date 52.204-7 System For Award Management Nov 2024 52.204-16 Commercial And Government Entity Code Reporting Aug 2020 52.229-11 Tax On Certain Foreign Procurements Notice And Representation Jun 2020 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications And Video Surveillance Services Or Equipment (nov 2021) The Offeror Shall Not Complete The Representation At Paragraph (d)(1) Of This Provision If The Offeror Has Represented That It Does Not Provide Covered Telecommunications Equipment Or Services As A Part Of Its Offered Products Or Services To The Government In The Performance Of Any Contract, Subcontract, Or Other Contractual Instrument In Paragraph (c)(1) In The Provision At 52.204 26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment Or Services Representation, Or In Paragraph (v)(2)(i) Of The Provision At 52.212 3, Offeror Representations And Certifications Commercial Products And Commercial Services. The Offeror Shall Not Complete The Representation In Paragraph (d)(2) Of This Provision If The Offeror Has Represented That It Does Not Use Covered Telecommunications Equipment Or Services, Or Any Equipment, System, Or Service That Uses Covered Telecommunications Equipment Or Services In Paragraph (c)(2) Of The Provision At 52.204 26, Or In Paragraph (v)(2)(ii) Of The Provision At 52.212 3. Definitions. As Used In This Provision Backhaul, Covered Telecommunications Equipment Or Services, Critical Technology, Interconnection Arrangements, Reasonable Inquiry, Roaming, And Substantial Or Essential Component Have The Meanings Provided In The Clause 52.204 25, Prohibition On Contracting For Certain Telecommunications And Video Surveillance Services Or Equipment. (b) Prohibition. (1) Section 889(a)(1)(a) Of The John S. Mccain National Defense Authorization Act For Fiscal Year 2019 (pub. L. 115 232) Prohibits The Head Of An Executive Agency On Or After August 13, 2019, From Procuring Or Obtaining, Or Extending Or Renewing A Contract To Procure Or Obtain, Any Equipment, System, Or Service That Uses Covered Telecommunications Equipment Or Services As A Substantial Or Essential Component Of Any System, Or As Critical Technology As Part Of Any System. Nothing In The Prohibition Shall Be Construed To (i) Prohibit The Head Of An Executive Agency From Procuring With An Entity To Provide A Service That Connects To The Facilities Of A Third-party, Such As Backhaul, Roaming, Or Interconnection Arrangements; Or (ii) Cover Telecommunications Equipment That Cannot Route Or Redirect User Data Traffic Or Cannot Permit Visibility Into Any User Data Or Packets That Such Equipment Transmits Or Otherwise Handles. (2) Section 889(a)(1)(b) Of The John S. Mccain National Defense Authorization Act For Fiscal Year 2019 (pub. L. 115 232) Prohibits The Head Of An Executive Agency On Or After August 13, 2020, From Entering Into A Contract Or Extending Or Renewing A Contract With An Entity That Uses Any Equipment, System, Or Service That Uses Covered Telecommunications Equipment Or Services As A Substantial Or Essential Component Of Any System, Or As Critical Technology As Part Of Any System. This Prohibition Applies To The Use Of Covered Telecommunications Equipment Or Services, Regardless Of Whether That Use Is In Performance Of Work Under A Federal Contract. Nothing In The Prohibition Shall Be Construed To (i) Prohibit The Head Of An Executive Agency From Procuring With An Entity To Provide A Service That Connects To The Facilities Of A Third-party, Such As Backhaul, Roaming, Or Interconnection Arrangements; Or (ii) Cover Telecommunications Equipment That Cannot Route Or Redirect User Data Traffic Or Cannot Permit Visibility Into Any User Data Or Packets That Such Equipment Transmits Or Otherwise Handles. (c) Procedures. The Offeror Shall Review The List Of Excluded Parties In The System For Award Management (sam) (https://www.sam.gov) For Entities Excluded From Receiving Federal Awards For Covered Telecommunications Equipment Or Services. (d) Representations. The Offeror Represents That (1) It [ ] Will, [ ] Will Not Provide Covered Telecommunications Equipment Or Services To The Government In The Performance Of Any Contract, Subcontract Or Other Contractual Instrument Resulting From This Solicitation. The Offeror Shall Provide The Additional Disclosure Information Required At Paragraph (e)(1) Of This Section If The Offeror Responds Will In Paragraph (d)(1) Of This Section; And (2) After Conducting A Reasonable Inquiry, For Purposes Of This Representation, The Offeror Represents That It [ ] Does, [ ] Does Not Use Covered Telecommunications Equipment Or Services, Or Use Any Equipment, System, Or Service That Uses Covered Telecommunications Equipment Or Services. The Offeror Shall Provide The Additional Disclosure Information Required At Paragraph (e)(2) Of This Section If The Offeror Responds Does In Paragraph (d)(2) Of This Section. (e) Disclosures. (1) Disclosure For The Representation In Paragraph (d)(1) Of This Provision. If The Offeror Has Responded Will In The Representation In Paragraph (d)(1) Of This Provision, The Offeror Shall Provide The Following Information As Part Of The Offer: (i) For Covered Equipment (a) The Entity That Produced The Covered Telecommunications Equipment (include Entity Name, Unique Entity Identifier, Cage Code, And Whether The Entity Was The Original Equipment Manufacturer (oem) Or A Distributor, If Known); (b) A Description Of All Covered Telecommunications Equipment Offered (include Brand; Model Number, Such As Oem Number, Manufacturer Part Number, Or Wholesaler Number; And Item Description, As Applicable); And (c) Explanation Of The Proposed Use Of Covered Telecommunications Equipment And Any Factors Relevant To Determining If Such Use Would Be Permissible Under The Prohibition In Paragraph (b)(1) Of This Provision. (ii) For Covered Services (a) If The Service Is Related To Item Maintenance: A Description Of All Covered Telecommunications Services Offered (include On The Item Being Maintained: Brand; Model Number, Such As Oem Number, Manufacturer Part Number, Or Wholesaler Number; And Item Description, As Applicable); Or (b) If Not Associated With Maintenance, The Product Service Code (psc) Of The Service Being Provided; And Explanation Of The Proposed Use Of Covered Telecommunications Services And Any Factors Relevant To Determining If Such Use Would Be Permissible Under The Prohibition In Paragraph (b)(1) Of This Provision. (2) Disclosure For The Representation In Paragraph (d)(2) Of This Provision. If The Offeror Has Responded Does In The Representation In Paragraph (d)(2) Of This Provision, The Offeror Shall Provide The Following Information As Part Of The Offer: (i) For Covered Equipment (a) The Entity That Produced The Covered Telecommunications Equipment (include Entity Name, Unique Entity Identifier, Cage Code, And Whether The Entity Was The Oem Or A Distributor, If Known); (b) A Description Of All Covered Telecommunications Equipment Offered (include Brand; Model Number, Such As Oem Number, Manufacturer Part Number, Or Wholesaler Number; And Item Description, As Applicable); And (c) Explanation Of The Proposed Use Of Covered Telecommunications Equipment And Any Factors Relevant To Determining If Such Use Would Be Permissible Under The Prohibition In Paragraph (b)(2) Of This Provision. (ii) For Covered Services (a) If The Service Is Related To Item Maintenance: A Description Of All Covered Telecommunications Services Offered (include On The Item Being Maintained: Brand; Model Number, Such As Oem Number, Manufacturer Part Number, Or Wholesaler Number; And Item Description, As Applicable); Or (b) If Not Associated With Maintenance, The Psc Of The Service Being Provided; And Explanation Of The Proposed Use Of Covered Telecommunications Services And Any Factors Relevant To Determining If Such Use Would Be Permissible Under The Prohibition In Paragraph (b)(2) Of This Provision. (end Of Provision) 52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment Or Services Representation (oct 2020) (a) Definitions. As Used In This Provision, Covered Telecommunications Equipment Or Services And Reasonable Inquiry Have The Meaning Provided In The Clause 52.204-25, Prohibition On Contracting For Certain Telecommunications And Video Surveillance Services Or Equipment. (b) Procedures. The Offeror Shall Review The List Of Excluded Parties In The System For Award Management (sam) (https://www.sam.gov) For Entities Excluded From Receiving Federal Awards For Covered Telecommunications Equipment Or Services . (c) Representations. (1) The Offeror Represents That It [ ] Does, [ ] Does Not Provide Covered Telecommunications Equipment Or Services As A Part Of Its Offered Products Or Services To The Government In The Performance Of Any Contract, Subcontract, Or Other Contractual Instrument. (2) After Conducting A Reasonable Inquiry For Purposes Of This Representation, The Offeror Represents That It [ ] Does, [ ] Does Not Use Covered Telecommunications Equipment Or Services, Or Any Equipment, System, Or Service That Uses Covered Telecommunications Equipment Or Services. (end Of Provision) 52.204-29 Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders Representation And Disclosures (dec 2023) (a) Definitions. As Used In This Provision, Covered Article, Fascsa Order, Intelligence Community, National Security System, Reasonable Inquiry, Sensitive Compartmented Information, Sensitive Compartmented Information System, And Source Have The Meaning Provided In The Clause 52.204 30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders Prohibition. (b) Prohibition. Contractors Are Prohibited From Providing Or Using As Part Of The Performance Of The Contract Any Covered Article, Or Any Products Or Services Produced Or Provided By A Source, If The Prohibition Is Set Out In An Applicable Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act (fascsa) Order, As Described In Paragraph (b)(1) Of Far 52.204 30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders Prohibition. (c) Procedures. (1) The Offeror Shall Search For The Phrase Fascsa Order In The System For Award Management (sam)(https://www.sam.gov) For Any Covered Article, Or Any Products Or Services Produced Or Provided By A Source, If There Is An Applicable Fascsa Order Described In Paragraph (b)(1) Of Far 52.204 30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders Prohibition. (2) The Offeror Shall Review The Solicitation For Any Fascsa Orders That Are Not In Sam, But Are Effective And Do Apply To The Solicitation And Resultant Contract (see Far 4.2303(c)(2)). (3) Fascsa Orders Issued After The Date Of Solicitation Do Not Apply Unless Added By An Amendment To The Solicitation. (d) Representation. By Submission Of This Offer, The Offeror Represents That It Has Conducted A Reasonable Inquiry, And That The Offeror Does Not Propose To Provide Or Use In Response To This Solicitation Any Covered Article, Or Any Products Or Services Produced Or Provided By A Source, If The Covered Article Or The Source Is Prohibited By An Applicable Fascsa Order In Effect On The Date The Solicitation Was Issued, Except As Waived By The Solicitation, Or As Disclosed In Paragraph (e). (e) Disclosures. The Purpose For This Disclosure Is So The Government May Decide Whether To Issue A Waiver. For Any Covered Article, Or Any Products Or Services Produced Or Provided By A Source, If The Covered Article Or The Source Is Subject To An Applicable Fascsa Order, And The Offeror Is Unable To Represent Compliance, Then The Offeror Shall Provide The Following Information As Part Of The Offer: (1) Name Of The Product Or Service Provided To The Government; (2) Name Of The Covered Article Or Source Subject To A Fascsa Order; (3) If Applicable, Name Of The Vendor, Including The Commercial And Government Entity Code And Unique Entity Identifier (if Known), That Supplied The Covered Article Or The Product Or Service To The Offeror; (4) Brand; (5) Model Number (original Equipment Manufacturer Number, Manufacturer Part Number, Or Wholesaler Number); (6) Item Description; (7) Reason Why The Applicable Covered Article Or The Product Or Service Is Being Provided Or Used; (f) Executive Agency Review Of Disclosures. The Contracting Officer Will Review Disclosures Provided In Paragraph (e) To Determine If Any Waiver May Be Sought. A Contracting Officer May Choose Not To Pursue A Waiver For Covered Articles Or Sources Otherwise Subject To A Fascsa Order And May Instead Make An Award To An Offeror That Does Not Require A Waiver. (end Of Provision) 52.216-1 Type Of Contract (apr 1984) The Government Contemplates Award Of A Firm-fixed-price, Indefinite Quantity Contract Resulting From This Solicitation. (end Of Provision) (end Of Addendum To 52.212-1) 52.212-2 Evaluation Commercial Products And Commercial Services (nov 2021) (a) The Government Will 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. The Following Factors Shall Be Used To Evaluate Offers: 1) Technical Capability 2) Past Performance 3) Price (b) Evaluation Approach. The Government Will Evaluate Quotations Using The Comparative Evaluation Process Outlined In Far 13.106-2 (b) (3), Where Quotations Will Be Compared To One Another To Determine Which Provides The Best Benefit To The Government. The Government Reserves The Right To Consider A Quotation Other Than The Lowest Price That Provides Additional Benefit(s). Quotations May Exceed Minimum Requirements Of The Solicitation. The Government Reserves The Right To Select A Quotation That Provides Benefit To The Government That Exceeds The Minimum Requirements Of The Solicitation But Is Not Required To Do So. Each Response Must Meet The Minimum Requirements Of The Solicitation. The Government Is Not Requesting Or Accepting Alternate Quotations. The Evaluation Will Consider The Following: 1) Technical Capability: The Quotation Will Be Evaluated To The Extent To Which It Can Meet And/or Exceed The Government S Requirements As Outlined In The Solicitation And Based On The Information Requested In The Instructions To Quoters Section Of The Solicitation. Please Provide An Explanation Of Your Firm S Ability To Meet And/or Exceed The Technical Aspects Of This Solicitation. 2) Past Performance: Offerors Shall Provide At Least One Relevant Past Performance Reference. The Past Performance Evaluation Will Assess The Relative Risks Associated With A Quoter S Likelihood Of Success In Fulfilling The Solicitation S Requirements As Indicated By The Quoter S Record Of Past Performance. The Past Performance Evaluation May Be Based On The Contracting Officer S Knowledge Of And Previous Experience With The Supply Or Service Being Acquired; Customer Surveys, And Past Performance Questionnaire Replies; Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (cpars) At Http://www.cpars.gov/; Or Any Other Reasonable Basis. 3) Price: The Government Will Evaluate The Price By Adding The Total Of All Line-item Prices. The Total Evaluated Price Will Be That Sum. (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 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. (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 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. (end Of Provision) 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 (nov 2023) Addendum To Far 52.212-4 Contract Terms And Conditions Commercial Products And Commercial Services Clauses That Are Incorporated By Reference (by Citation Number, Title, And Date), Have The Same Force And Effect As If They Were Given In Full Text. Upon Request, The Contracting Officer Will Make Their Full Text Available. The Following Clauses Are Incorporated Into 52.212-4 As An Addendum To This Contract: 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 52.204-13 System For Award Management Maintenance Oct 2018 52.204-18 Commercial And Government Entity Code Maintenance Aug 2020 52.223-2 Reporting Of Biobased Products Under Service And Construction Contracts May 2024 52.237-3 Continuity Of Services Jan 1991 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 03/24/2025 Through 03/23/2030. (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 $2,500.00, 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 To Be Determined At Award; (2) Any Order For A Combination Of Items In Excess Of To Be Determined At Award; Or (3) A Series Of Orders From The Same Ordering Office Within 10 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 5 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) 52.216-21 Requirements (oct 1995) (a) This Is A Requirements Contract For The Supplies Or Services Specified, And Effective For The Period Stated, In The Schedule. The Quantities Of Supplies Or Services Specified In The Schedule Are Estimates Only And Are Not Purchased By This Contract. Except As This Contract May Otherwise Provide, If The Government's Requirements Do Not Result In Orders In The Quantities Described As "estimated" Or "maximum" In The Schedule, That Fact Shall Not Constitute The Basis For An Equitable Price Adjustment. (b) Delivery Or Performance Shall Be Made Only As Authorized By Orders Issued In Accordance With The Ordering Clause. Subject To Any Limitations In The Order Limitations Clause Or Elsewhere In This Contract, The Contractor Shall Furnish To The Government All Supplies Or Services Specified In The Schedule And Called For By Orders Issued In Accordance With The Ordering Clause. The Government May Issue Orders Requiring Delivery To Multiple Destinations Or Performance At Multiple Locations. (c) Except As This Contract Otherwise Provides, The Government Shall Order From The Contractor All The Supplies Or Services Specified In The Schedule That Are Required To Be Purchased By The Government Activity Or Activities Specified In The Schedule. (d) The Government Is Not Required To Purchase From The Contractor Requirements In Excess Of Any Limit On Total Orders Under This Contract. (e) If The Government Urgently Requires Delivery Of Any Quantity Of An Item Before The Earliest Date That Delivery May Be Specified Under This Contract, And If The Contractor Will Not Accept An Order Providing For The Accelerated Delivery, The Government May Acquire The Urgently Required Goods Or Services From Another Source. (f) 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 03/23/2030. (end Of Clause) 52.216-22 Indefinite Quantity (oct 1995) (a) 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 03/23/2030. (end Of Clause) Vaar 852.203-70 Commercial Advertising (may 2018) The Contractor Shall Not Make Reference In Its Commercial Advertising To Department Of Veterans Affairs Contracts In A Manner That States Or Implies The Department Of Veterans Affairs Approves Or Endorses The Contractor S Products Or Services Or Considers The Contractor S Products Or Services Superior To Other Products Or Services. (end Of Clause) Vaar 852.232-72 Electronic Submission Of Payment Requests (nov 2018) (a) Definitions. As Used In This Clause (1) Contract Financing Payment Has The Meaning Given In Far 32.001; (2) Designated Agency Office Means The Office Designated By The Purchase Order, Agreement, Or Contract To First Receive And Review Invoices. This Office Can Be Contractually Designated As The Receiving Entity. This Office May Be Different From The Office Issuing The Payment; (3) Electronic Form Means An Automated System Transmitting Information Electronically According To The Accepted Electronic Data Transmission Methods And Formats Identified In Paragraph (c) Of This Clause. Facsimile, Email, And Scanned Documents Are Not Acceptable Electronic Forms For Submission Of Payment Requests; (4) Invoice Payment Has The Meaning Given In Far 32.001; And (5) Payment Request Means Any Request For Contract Financing Payment Or Invoice Payment Submitted By The Contractor Under This Contract. (b) Electronic Payment Requests. Except As Provided In Paragraph (e) Of This Clause, The Contractor Shall Submit Payment Requests In Electronic Form. Purchases Paid With A Government-wide Commercial Purchase Card Are Considered To Be An Electronic Transaction For Purposes Of This Rule, And Therefore No Additional Electronic Invoice Submission Is Required. (c) Data Transmission. A Contractor Must Ensure That The Data Transmission Method And Format Are Through One Of The Following: (1) Va S Electronic Invoice Presentment And Payment System At The Current Website Address Provided In The Contract. (2) Any System That Conforms To The X12 Electronic Data Interchange (edi) Formats Established By The Accredited Standards Center (asc) And Chartered By The American National Standards Institute (ansi). (d) Invoice Requirements. Invoices Shall Comply With Far 32.905. (e) Exceptions. If, Based On One Of The Circumstances In This Paragraph (e), The Contracting Officer Directs That Payment Requests Be Made By Mail, The Contractor Shall Submit Payment Requests By Mail Through The United States Postal Service To The Designated Agency Office. Submission Of Payment Requests By Mail May Be Required For (1) Awards Made To Foreign Vendors For Work Performed Outside The United States; (2) Classified Contracts Or Purchases When Electronic Submission And Processing Of Payment Requests Could Compromise The Safeguarding Of Classified Or Privacy Information; (3) Contracts Awarded By Contracting Officers In The Conduct Of Emergency Operations, Such As Responses To National Emergencies; (4) Solicitations Or Contracts In Which The Designated Agency Office Is A Va Entity Other Than The Va Financial Services Center In Austin, Texas; Or (5) Solicitations Or Contracts In Which The Va Designated Agency Office Does Not Have Electronic Invoicing Capability As Described Above. (end Of Clause) Vaar 852.242-71 Administrative Contracting Officer (oct 2020) The Contracting Officer Reserves The Right To Designate An Administrative Contracting Officer (aco) For The Purpose Of Performing Certain Tasks/duties In The Administration Of The Contract. Such Designation Will Be In Writing Through An Aco Letter Of Delegation And Will Identify The Responsibilities And Limitations Of The Aco. A Copy Of The Aco Letter Of Delegation Will Be Furnished To The Contractor. (end Of Clause) (end Of Addendum To 52.212-4) 52.212-5 Contract Terms And Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders Commercial Products And Commercial Services (nov 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 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: [] (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) 52.203 17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (nov 2023) (41 U.s.c. 4712); This Clause Does Not Apply To Contracts Of Dod, Nasa, The Coast Guard, Or Applicable Elements Of The Intelligence Community See Far 3.900(a). [x] (5) 52.204 10, Reporting Executive Compensation And First-tier Subcontract Awards (jun 2020) (pub. L. 109 282) (31 U.s.c. 6101 Note). [] (6) [reserved] [] (7) 52.204 14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (oct 2016) (pub. L. 111 117, Section 743 Of Div. C). [] (8) 52.204 15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements For Indefinite-delivery Contracts (oct 2016) (pub. L. 111 117, Section 743 Of Div. C). [x] (9) 52.204 27, Prohibition On A Bytedance Covered Application (jun 2023) (section 102 Of Division R Of Pub. L. 117 328). [] (10) 52.204 28, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders Federal Supply Schedules, Governmentwide Acquisition Contracts, And Multi-agency Contracts. (dec 2023) (pub. L. 115 390, Title Ii). [x] (11)(i) 52.204 30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders Prohibition. (dec 2023) (pub. L. 115 390, Title Ii). [] (ii) Alternate I (dec 2023) Of 52.204 30. [x] (12) 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). [] (13) 52.209-9, Updates Of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (oct 2018) (41 U.s.c. 2313). [] (14) [reserved] [] (15) 52.219 3, Notice Of Hubzone Set-aside Or Sole-source Award (oct 2022) (15 U.s.c. 657a). [x] (16) 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). [] (17) [reserved] [] (18)(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. [] (19)(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. [] (20) 52.219-8, Utilization Of Small Business Concerns (feb 2024) (15 U.s.c. 637(d)(2) And (3)). [] (21)(i) 52.219 9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (sep 2023) (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 2023) Of 52.219 9. [] (22)(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. [] (23) 52.219 14, Limitations On Subcontracting (oct 2022) (15 U.s.c. 657s). [] (24) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages Subcontracting Plan (sep 2021) (15 U.s.c. 637(d)(4)(f)(i)). [] (25) 52.219 27, Notice Of Set-aside For, Or Sole-source Award To, Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Business (sdvosb) Concerns Eligible Under The Sdvosb Program (feb 2024) (15 U.s.c. 657f). [x] (26) (i) 52.219 28, Post-award Small Business Program Representation (feb 2024) (15 U.s.c. 632(a)(2)). [] (ii) Alternate I (mar 2020) Of 52.219 28. [] (27) 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)). [] (28) 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)). [] (29) 52.219-32, Orders Issued Directly Under Small Business Reserves (mar 2020) (15 U.s.c. 644(r)). [] (30) 52.219 33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (sep 2021) (15 U.s.c. 657s). [x] (31) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (jun 2003) (e.o. 11755). [] (32) 52.222 19, Child Labor Cooperation With Authorities And Remedies (feb 2024) (e.o. 13126). [x] (33) 52.222-21, Prohibition Of Segregated Facilities (apr 2015). [x] (34)(i) 52.222 26, Equal Opportunity (sep 2016) (e.o. 11246). [] (ii) Alternate I (feb 1999) Of 52.222-26. [x] (35)(i) 52.222 35, Equal Opportunity For Veterans (jun 2020) (38 U.s.c. 4212). [] (ii) Alternate I (jul 2014) Of 52.222-35. [x] (36)(i) 52.222 36, Equal Opportunity For Workers With Disabilities (jun 2020) (29 U.s.c. 793). [] (ii) Alternate I (jul 2014) Of 52.222-36. [x] (37) 52.222 37, Employment Reports On Veterans (jun 2020) (38 U.s.c. 4212). [] (38) 52.222-40, Notification Of Employee Rights Under The National Labor Relations Act (dec 2010) (e.o. 13496). [x] (39)(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). [x] (40) 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.) [] (41)(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.) [] (42) 52.223-11, Ozone-depleting Substances And High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (may 2024) (42 U.s.c. 7671, Et Seq.). [] (43) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, Or Disposal Of Refrigeration Equipment And Air Conditioners (may 2024) (42 U.s.c. 7671, Et Seq.). [] (44) 52.223-20, Aerosols. (may 2024) (42 U.s.c. 7671, Et Seq.). [] (45) 52.223-21, Foams (may 2024). (42 U.s.c. 7671, Et Seq.). [x] (46) 52.223-23, Sustainable Products And Services (may 2024) (e.o. 14057, 7 U.s.c. 8102, 42 U.s.c. 6962, 42 U.s.c. 8259b, And 42 U.s.c. 7671i). [] (47)(i) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (jan 2017) (5 U.s.c. 552a). [] (ii) Alternate I (jan 2017) Of 52.224-3. [] (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. [x] (49)(i) 52.225-3, Buy American Free Trade Agreements Israeli Trade Act (nov 2023) (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 (feb 2024) Of 52.225-3. [] (v) Alternate Iv (oct 2022) Of 52.225-3. [] (50) 52.225 5, Trade Agreements (nov 2023) (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) 52.226-8, Encouraging Contractor Policies To Ban Text Messaging While Driving (may 2024) (e.o. 13513) [x] (56) 52.229 12, Tax On Certain Foreign Procurements (feb 2021). [] (57) 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). [] (58) 52.232-30, Installment Payments For Commercial Products And Commercial Services (nov 2021) (41 U.s.c. 4505, 10 U.s.c. 3805). [x] (59) 52.232-33, Payment By Electronic Funds Transfer System For Award Management (oct 2018) (31 U.s.c. 3332). [] (60) 52.232-34, Payment By Electronic Funds Transfer Other Than System For Award Management (jul 2013) (31 U.s.c. 3332). [] (61) 52.232-36, Payment By Third Party (may 2014) (31 U.s.c. 3332). [] (62) 52.239-1, Privacy Or Security Safeguards (aug 1996) (5 U.s.c. 552a). [x] (63) 52.240 1, Prohibition On Unmanned Aircraft Systems Manufactured Or Assembled By American Security Drone Act Covered Foreign Entities (nov 2024) (sections 1821 1826, Pub. L. 118 31, 41 U.s.c. 3901 Note Prec.). [] (64) 52.242-5, Payments To Small Business Subcontractors (jan 2017)(15 U.s.c. 637(d)(13)). [] (65)(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: [x] (1) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (aug 2018) (41 U.s.c. Chapter 67). [x] (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). Employee Class Monetary Wage-fringe Benefits [x] (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). [x] (7) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages For Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (jan 2022). [x] (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 17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (nov 2023) (41 U.s.c. 4712). (iii) 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)). (iv) 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). (v) 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). (vi) 52.204 27, Prohibition On A Bytedance Covered Application (jun 2023) (section 102 Of Division R Of Pub. L. 117 328). (vii) (a) 52.204 30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders Prohibition. (dec 2023) (pub. L. 115 390, Title Ii). (b) Alternate I (dec 2023) Of 52.204 30. (viii) 52.219 8, Utilization Of Small Business Concerns (feb 2024) (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. (ix) 52.222-21, Prohibition Of Segregated Facilities (apr 2015). (x) 52.222 26, Equal Opportunity (sep 2016) (e.o. 11246). (xi) 52.222 35, Equal Opportunity For Veterans (jun 2020) (38 U.s.c. 4212). (xii) 52.222 36, Equal Opportunity For Workers With Disabilities (jun 2020) (29 U.s.c. 793). (xiii) 52.222 37, Employment Reports On Veterans (jun 2020) (38 U.s.c. 4212). (xiv) 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. (xv) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (aug 2018) (41 U.s.c. Chapter 67). (xvi)(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). (xvii) 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). (xviii) 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). (xix) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (may 2022) (e. O. 12989). (xx) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages For Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (jan 2022). (xxi) 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (jan 2022) (e.o. 13706). (xxii)(a) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (jan 2017) (5 U.s.c. 552a). (b) Alternate I (jan 2017) Of 52.224-3. (xxiii) 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). (xxiv) 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. (xxv) 52.232 40, Providing Accelerated Payments To Small Business Subcontractors (mar 2023) (31 U.s.c. 3903 And 10 U.s.c. 3801). Flow Down Required In Accordance With Paragraph (c) Of 52.232 40. (xxvi) 52.240 1, Prohibition On Unmanned Aircraft Systems Manufactured Or Assembled By American Security Drone Act Covered Foreign Entities (nov 2024) (sections 1821 1826, Pub. L. 118 31, 41 U.s.c.3901 Note Prec.). (xxvii) 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) Section F: Additional Information 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. The Following Are The Decision Factors: - Price - Technical Capability - Past Performance 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. Questions Questions In Response To This Notice Shall Be Submitted Via Email Only To Stephanie Mcfadden At Stephanie.mcfadden@va.gov, No Later Than 1:00pm, Et, Monday, January 27, 2025. Questions May Or May Not Result In An Extension Of The Solicitation. Sources Sought 36c24425q0230 Must Be Included In The Subject Line Of The Email. Due Date Submission Of Your Response Shall Be Submitted Via Email Only To Stephanie Mcfadden At Stephanie.mcfadden@va.gov, No Later Than 1:00pm, Thursday, February 13, 2025. Sources Sought 36c24425q0230 Must Be Included In The Subject Line Of The Email. Late Submissions Shall Be Treated In Accordance With The Solicitation Provision At Far 52.212-1(f). The Response Shall Demonstrate The Ability To Meet The Requirements In The Solicitation. Specifically, Through Past Performances Of Providing Uniform Rental, Repair And Laundering Services To The Va Or Other Government Agencies. Quotes Shall Clearly And Completely Address The Technical Elements Listed In The Sow. Responses To These Elements Will Form The Basis Of Determining The Technical Acceptability Of The Quote. A Quote May Be Considered Not Technically Acceptable If Inadequate Or Insufficient Information Is Submitted, Which May Exclude The Quote From Further Consideration. Government May Make Award Based On The Initial Quotes Received; Therefore, An Offeror Should Submit Its Best Pricing With Its Quote. Pricing Submitted In Offeror Quote Shall Be Listed As Five Separate Line Items: One For Each Ordering Period As Outlined In Sow. Offerors Are Hereby Advised That Any Offeror-imposed Terms And Conditions That Deviate From The Government S Material Terms And Conditions Established By The Solicitation May Render The Quote Unacceptable And, Therefore, Ineligible For Award. The Government Intends To Issue A Single Award Resulting From This Solicitation. Attachments