Combine Solicitation – 65– Anesthesia 4 Channel Monitoring System and Installation
Notice Type: Combine Solicitation
Posted Date:
Office Address:
Subject: 65-- Anesthesia 4 Channel Monitoring System and Installation
Classification Code: 65 - Medical, dental & veterinary equipment & supplies
Solicitation Number: VA25617Q0583
Contact:
Setaside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small BusinessService-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business
Place of Performance (address):
Place of Performance (zipcode): 70119
Place of Performance Country:
Description:
New Orleans VAMC
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This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR 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. Equivalent to
Solicitation number VA256-17-Q-0583 is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-84. Offers are due no later than
The overall purpose is to provide and install (2) two Anesthesia 4 Channel Monitoring Systems to the
This solicitation is set aside to 100% Service disabled Veteran Owned Small business.
NOTE: All documentation submittal due times are Central local time (
SECTION A. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION TO OFFERORS 2
SECTION B STATEMENT OF WORK/PRICE AND COST SCHEDULE/ 4 DELIVERY SCHEDULE
SECTION C CLAUSES 9
SECTION D SOLICITATION PROVISIONS 18
SECTION E EVALUATION FACTORS 20
SECTION A SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION TO OFFERORS
2. The Statement of Work within this solicitation is a non-negotiable document. Offers/quotes shall not include edits, revisions, additions, deletions, alterations, or track change comments to the Statement of Work.
3. NAICS code is 334510. The small business size standard is 500.
4. Composite List of Abbreviations:
CLIN = Contract Line Item Number
COR = Contracting Officer s Representative
JB = Job (i.e. on payment after completion of entire CLIN requirements)
EA = Each
IAW = in accordance with
POC = Point of contact
SE = Set
SOW = Statement of Work
FFP = Firm Fixed Price
5. Contract Type and Period of Performance:
5.1 Upon award, contract will be a Firm Fixed Price contract. The contract will consist of Contract Line Items (CLINs) for the Anesthesia 4 Channel Monitoring System and Installation.
5.2 This requirement includes 5 year manufacturer s warranty periods. Please read the Delivery Schedule for the delivery times and the quantities.
6.. Compensation for Services Rendered:
6.1 Please include your pricing in the Price/Cost Schedule Section B.
6.2 Quotes shall include a total Firm Fixed Price for CLINS 0001 0004 per Section B.3, Price/Cost Schedule.
9. Invoicing Procedures:
9.1Offeror should submit invoices in electronic form after all deliverables and work has been completed. Please refer to Delivery and Installation, Deliverables, training, and items on the Price/Cost Schedule. See VAAR Clause 852.232-72, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests for invoicing procedures.
10. System for Award Management (Sam) Registration/Contractor Responsibility
10.1 All Contractors are required to be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). (SAM Website: www.sam.gov). Registration in SAM is a requirement to do business with the Federal Government and registration in SAM shall be maintained throughout the performance of the contract.
11. Modifications:
11.1 Contracting Officers within the networking contracting office issuing the contract, only, may issue
modifications to the contract.
11.2 Distribution will be made via email. No hard copies will be distributed.
12. Please note the requirements of FAR provision 52.212-3. Prospective Contractors shall complete electronic annual representations and certifications at www.sam.gov in conjunction with required registration in the SAM database. Representations & Certifications must be completed and/or updated by the date and time offers are due.
13. Working hours are between
14. Proposal Total Firm Fixed Price:
15 Offers shall include a Total Firm Fixed Price for CLINs 0001 0003 for the items listed in this procurement.
16. Solicitation Questions
16.1. The specific requirements for this solicitation are outlined in the Statement of Work. Questions concerning this solicitation shall be submitted in writing only. (Questions will not be answered or addressed telephonically). Questions shall be submitted via electronic mail (e-mail) to: [email protected]. Questions will be accepted up to
17. Amendments to Solicitation
17.1 Amendments to this solicitation shall be posted on FedBizOpps only (Website (www.fbo.gov). It is the responsibility of the contractor to monitor any updates via www.fbo.gov for any amendments to this solicitation.
B. STATEMENT OF WORK
2.
2.1 The Contractor shall provide, transport, install, and test all listed equipment. All products must meet all salient characteristics defined in this section.
2.2 All equipment and installation must meet manufacturers and
2.3 The Contractor shall furnish all supplies, equipment, facilities and services required for delivery and installation of the supplies and equipment.
2.4 The Contractor is responsible for any missing parts and components not included in order to carry out the Installation and proper instrument function.
2.5 SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS
2.5.1 Anesthesia 4 Channel Monitoring System
Equivalent to
Specifications/Salient Characteristics:
A 4 channel monitoring system is utilized to provide the physician the capability to detect hemispheric differences in the brain.
At a minimum of four channels of EEG
An Asymmetry indicator
Must provide a graphical representation of EEG frequency differences between the two hemispheres
2.5.2 Bilateral Sensors
EQUIVALENT TO:
Specifications/Salient Characteristics:
Must be compatible with line item 2.5.1
Disposable
Must be capable of aiding in the detection of hemispheric differences in the brain
At least 10 per Carton
2.5.3 Installation/Training
Specifications/Salient Characteristics:
Vendor must provide installation services as well as training to clinical staff and biomedical engineering staff.
2.6 DELIVERY AND INSTALLATION
2.6.1 DELIVERY
2.6.1.1 Contractor shall deliver all equipment to the
2.6.1.2 Deliver materials to job in manufacturer's original sealed containers with brand name marked thereon.
2.6.1.3 Package to prevent damage or deterioration during shipment, handling, storage and installation. Maintain protective covering in place and in good repair until removal is necessary.
2.6.1.4 Deliver specified items only when the site is ready for installation work to proceed.
2.6.1.5 Store products in dry condition inside enclosed facilities.
2.6.1.6 Any government requested delayed delivery up to 90 days after initial award delivery date, shall be at no additional cost to the Government.
2.6.1.7 A pre-delivery meeting will be conducted 30 days prior to initial award delivery date for verification of delivery and installation dates.
2.6.1.8 Delivery and Installation will be coordinated through the COR.
2.6.2 INSTALLATION/ASSEMBLY
2.6.2.1 All equipment shall be installed/ assembled in a manner that will allow for its safe and effective utilization by contractor.
2.6.2.2 Install all equipment to manufacturer s specifications maintaining Federal, and Local safety standards
2.6.2.3 Installation must be completed by
2.6.2.4 If there is an operational conflict with installation, night or weekend installation may be required. Government will provide a 72 hours' notice of change of installation hours.
2.6.2.5 The contractor shall coordinate all deliveries, staging areas, installations, and parking arrangements with the COR.
2.6.2.6 The Contractor shall remove all related shipping debris and cleanup any construction associated with delivery and installation of the specified items. Contractor shall remove all packaging from the SLVHCS premises. The Contractor shall be responsible for any damage to the building that occurs due to Contractor error or neglect.
2.7 SITE CONDITIONS
2.7.1 There shall be no smoking, eating, or drinking inside the hospital at any time.
3. INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE:
3.1 The Contractor shall conduct a joint inspection with the COR upon delivery of equipment.
3.2 Contractor shall provide dates of completion of punch list items and replacement parts and/or short ship items from the manufacturer(s).
3.3 The COR shall ensure all work is completed satisfactorily prior to acceptance. Disputes shall be resolved by the Contracting Officer.
4. DELIVERABLES
4.1 Operation and Maintenance Manuals
4.1.1 Binders - Quantity (2) each for items 2.5.1-2.5.2
4.1.2 Digital Copies- Quantity (1) each for items 2.5.1-2.5.2
4.2 Deliver compilation of all manufacturer recommended maintenance schedule and operation materials packaged in binder(s) to COR or designee upon completion of installation.
5. TRAINING:
5.1 Contractor shall provide On-site training of the equipment to the Users. Scheduling of operator training shall be coordinated with the SLVHCS COR or designee after installation is complete.
5.2 The contractor shall provide a training program to the Biomedical Engineering technicians and in-house clinical personnel. Technical training must provide Biomedical Engineering with the tools and knowledge to fully operate and maintain the system
6. PROTECTION OF PROPERTY
6.1 Contractor shall protect all items from damage. The Contractor shall take precaution against damage to the building(s), grounds and furnishings. The Contractor shall repair or replace any items related to building(s) or grounds damaged accidentally or on purpose due to actions by the Contractor.
6.2 The Contractor shall perform an inspection of the building(s) and grounds with the COR prior to commencing work. To insure that the Contractor shall be able to repair or replace any items, components, building(s) or grounds damaged due to negligence and/or actions taken by the Contractor. The source of all repairs beyond simple surface cleaning is the facility construction contractor (or appropriate subcontractor), so that building warranty is maintained. Concurrence from the VA Facilities Management POC and COR is required before the Contractor may perform any significant repair work. In all cases, repairs shall utilize materials of the same quality, size, texture, grade, and color to match adjacent existing work.
6.3 The Contractor shall be responsible for security of the areas in which the work is being performed prior to completion.
6.4 Contractor shall provide floor protection while working in all
7. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS
In accordance with Handbook 6500.6 Contract Security (
1. GENERAL
Contractors, contractor personnel, subcontractors, and subcontractor personnel shall be subject to the same Federal laws, regulations, standards, and VA Directives and Handbooks as
2. CONFIDENTIALITY AND NONDISCLOSURE
It is agreed that:
1. The preliminary and final deliverables and all associated working papers, application source code, and other material deemed relevant by the
a. The CO will be the sole authorized official to release verbally or in writing, any data, the draft deliverables, the final deliverables, or any other written or printed materials pertaining to this task order. No information shall be released by the contractor. Any request for information relating to this task order presented to the contractor shall be submitted to the CO for response.
b. Press releases, marketing material or any other printed or electronic documentation related to this project, shall not be publicized without the written approval of the CO.
8. WARRANTY
8.1 The contractor shall provide a Five year manufacturer s warranty on all parts and labor.
8.2 The warranty shall include all travel and shipping costs associated with any warranty repair.
B.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE
ITEM INFORMATION
ITEM NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES QTY UNIT Price Total Price
0001 Anesthesia 4 Channel Monitoring 2.00 EA ________ ________
0002 Bilateral Sensors 1.00 EA ________ ________
0003 Installation and Training 1.00 JB ________ ________
0004 Five years manufacturer s warranty 5.00 EA _______ _________
B.4 DELIVERY SCHEDULE
ITEM NUMBER DELIVERY DATE
0001-0004 SHIP TO:
Southeast Louisiana Veterans HCS
POC:
Central Energy Plant
2400 Canal
whse,
MARK FOR:
504-507-2000, x66065
SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES
ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS COMMERCIAL ITEMS
Clauses that are incorporated by reference (by Citation Number, Title, and Date), have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available.
The following clauses are incorporated into 52.212-4 as an addendum to this contract:
C.1 52.203-99 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES THAT REQUIRE CERTAIN INTERNAL CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS (DEVIATION) (
(a) The Contractor shall not require employees or contractors seeking to report fraud, waste, or abuse to sign or comply with internal confidentiality agreements or statements prohibiting or otherwise restricting such employees or subcontractors from lawfully reporting such waste, fraud, or abuse to a designated investigative or law enforcement representative of a Federal department or agency authorized to receive such information.
(b) The contractor shall notify employees that the prohibitions and restrictions of any internal confidentiality agreements covered by this clause are no longer in effect.
(c) The prohibition in paragraph (a) of this clause does not contravene requirements applicable to Standard Form 312, Form 4414, or any other form issued by a Federal department or agency governing the nondisclosure of classified information.
(d)(1) In accordance with section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Resolution Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235), use of funds appropriated (or otherwise made available) under that or any other Act may be prohibited, if the Government determines that the Contractor is not in compliance with the provisions of this clause.
(2) The Government may seek any available remedies in the event the contractor fails to comply with the provisions of this clause.
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C.2 VAAR 852.203-70 COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING (
The bidder or offeror agrees that if a contract is awarded to him/her, as a result of this solicitation, he/she will not advertise the award of the contract in his/her commercial advertising in such a manner as to state or imply that the
(End of Clause)
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C.4 VAAR 852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS (
All invoices from the contractor shall be submitted electronically in accordance with VAAR 852.232-72.
http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html
http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/
C.5 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (
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/
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FAR Number
Title
Date
52.204-18
COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE MAINTENANCE
52.232-40
PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS
C.6 VAAR 852.252-70 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS OR CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (
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
[Contracting officer shall list all FAR and 48
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FAR Number
Title
Date
852.246-71
INSPECTION
(End of Addendum to 52.212-4)
C.7 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS COMMERCIAL ITEMS (
(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) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (NOV 2015).
(2) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (
(3) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (
(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 (
[] (2) 52.203-13,
[] (3) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (
[] (4) 52.204 10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (
[] (5) [Reserved]
[] (6) 52.204 14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (
[] (7) 52.204 15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (
[] (8) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (
[] (9) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (
[] (10) [Reserved]
[] (11)(i) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (
[] (ii) Alternate I (
[] (12)(i) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (
[] (ii) Alternate I (
[] (13) [Reserved]
[] (14)(i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (
[] (ii) Alternate I (NOV 2011).
[] (iii) Alternate II (NOV 2011).
[] (15)(i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (
[] (ii) Alternate I (
[] (iii) Alternate II (
[] (16) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (
[] (17)(i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (
[] (ii) Alternate I (
[] (iii) Alternate II (
[] (iv) Alternate III (
[] (v) Alternate IV (
[] (18) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (
[] (19) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (
[] (20) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages Subcontracting Plan (
[X] (21) 52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (
[] (22) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (
[] (23) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business Concerns (
[] (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 (
[X] (25) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (
[X] (26) 52.222 19, Child Labor Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (
[X] (27) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015).
[X] (28) 52.222 26, Equal Opportunity (
[] (29) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (
[X] (30) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (
[] (31) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (
[] (32) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (
[X] (33)(i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (
[] (ii) Alternate I (
[] (34) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (
[] (35) 52.222-59, Compliance with Labor Laws (Executive Order 13673) (
Note to paragraph (b)(35): By a court order issued on
[] (36) 52.222-60, Paycheck Transparency (Executive Order 13673) (OCT 2016).
[] (37)(i) 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA-Designated Items (
[] (38) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (
[] (39) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (
[] (ii) Alternate I (
[] (40)(i) 52.223-13, Acquisition of EPEAT---Registered Imaging Equipment (
[] (ii) Alternate I (
[] (41)(i) 52.223-14, Acquisition of EPEAT---Registered Televisions (
[] (ii) Alternate I (
[] (42) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (DEC 2007)(42 U.S.C. 8259b).
[] (43)(i) 52.223-16, Acquisition of EPEAT---Registered Personal Computer Products (
[] (ii) Alternate I (
[X] (44) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (
[] (45) 52.223-20, Aerosols (
[] (46) 52.223-21, Foams (
[] (47) (i) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (
[] (ii) Alternate I (
[] (48) 52.225-1,
[X] (49)(i) 52.225-3, Buy American Free Trade Agreements Israeli Trade Act (
[X] (ii) Alternate I (
[] (iii) Alternate II (
[] (iv) Alternate III (
[] (50) 52.225 5, Trade Agreements (
[X] (51) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (
[] (52) 52.225 26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (
[] (53) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (
[] (54) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (
[] (55) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items (
[] (56) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Items (
[] (57) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer System for Award Management (
[X] (58) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer Other than System for Award Management (
[] (59) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (
[] (60) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (
[] (61) 52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (JAN 2017)(15 U.S.C. 637(d)(12)).
[] (62)(i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned
[] (ii) Alternate I (
(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) 52.222-17,
[] (2) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (
[] (3) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (
[] (4) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (
[] (5) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards Price Adjustment (
[] (6) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment Requirements (
[] (7) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services Requirements (
[] (8) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (DEC 2015).
[] (9) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (
[] (10) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (
[] (11) 52.237-11, Accepting and Dispensing of
(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, and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records Negotiation.
(1) The Comptroller General of
(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,
(ii) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (
(iii) 52.222-17,
(iv) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015).
(v) 52.222 26, Equal Opportunity (
(vi) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (
(vii) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (
(viii) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (
(ix) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (
(x) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (
(xi)(A) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (
(B) Alternate I (
(xii) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment Requirements (
(xiii) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services Requirements (
(xiv) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (
(xv) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (DEC 2015).
(xvi) 52.222-59, Compliance with Labor Laws (Executive Order 13673) (
Note to paragraph (e)(1)(xvi): By a court order issued on
(xvii) 52.222-60, Paycheck Transparency (Executive Order 13673) (OCT 2016)).
(xviii) 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (
(xix)(A) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (
(B) Alternate I (
(xx) 52.225 26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (
(xxi) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (
(xxii) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned
(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.
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SECTION D SOLICITATION PROVISIONS
ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS COMMERCIAL ITEMS
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:
E.1 52.203-98 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES THAT REQUIRE CERTAIN INTERNAL CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS REPRESENTATION (DEVIATION) (
(a) In accordance with section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Resolution Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235), Government agencies are not permitted to use funds appropriated (or otherwise made available) under that or any other Act for contracts with an entity that requires employees or subcontractors of such entity seeking to report fraud, waste, or abuse to sign internal confidentiality agreements or statements prohibiting or otherwise restricting such employees or contactors from lawfully reporting such waste, fraud, or abuse to a designated investigative or law enforcement representative of a Federal department or agency authorized to receive such information.
(b) The prohibition in paragraph (a) of this provision does not contravene requirements applicable to Standard Form 312, Form 4414, or any other form issued by a Federal department or agency governing the nondisclosure of classified information.
(c) Representation. By submission of its offer, the Offeror represents that it does not require employees or subcontractors of such entity seeking to report fraud, waste, or abuse to sign internal confidentiality agreements or statements prohibiting or otherwise restricting such employees or subcontractors from lawfully reporting such waste, fraud, or abuse to a designated investigative or law enforcement representative of a Federal department or agency authorized to receive such information.
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E.2 52.209-5 REPRESENTATION BY CORPORATIONS REGARDING AN UNPAID TAX LIABILITY OR A FELONY CONVICTION UNDER ANY FEDERAL LAW (DEVIATION)(
(a) In accordance with Division H, sections 8124 and 8125 of P.L. 112-74 and sections 738 and 739 of P.L. 112-55 none of the funds made available by either Act may be used to enter into a contract with any corporation that
(1) Has an unpaid federal tax liability, unless the agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and the Suspension and Debarment Official has made a determination that this action is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government.
(2) Has a felony criminal violation under any Federal or State law within the preceding 24 months, unless the agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and Suspension and Debarment Official has made a determination that this action is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government.
(b) The Offeror represents that
(1) The offeror does [ ] does not [ ] have any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability.
(2) The offeror, its officers or agents acting on its behalf have [ ] have not [ ] been convicted of a felony criminal violation under a Federal or State law within the preceding 24 months.
(End of Provision)
FAR Number
Title
Date
52.204-16
COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE REPORTING
(End of Addendum to 52.212-1)
E.4 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS COMMERCIAL ITEMS (
http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html
http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/
E.5 52.212-4 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (
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/
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SECTION E - EVALUATION
52.212-2 EVALUATION COMMERCIAL ITEMS (
(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:
Lowest Price, Technically Acceptable. Technically Acceptable means meeting all salient characteristics.
(b) 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)
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