J041--HVAC – Install/Retrofit New 3-Ton Ductless Mini-split System
Page 6 of 6 COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION GENERAL INFORMATION Document Type: Combined Solicitation/Synopsis Solicitation Number: 36C24720Q0970 Posted Date: 07/30/2020 Original Response Date: 08/07/20... Page 6 of 6 COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION GENERAL INFORMATION Document Type: Combined Solicitation/Synopsis Solicitation Number: 36C24720Q0970 Posted Date: 07/30/2020 Original Response Date: 08/07/2020 11:00 AM EST Product of Service Code: J041 NAICS Code: 238220 Contracting Office Address NCO 7 ATTN: Charity Cazee Department of Veterans Affairs 501 Greene Street Hatcher Building Suite 2 Augusta, GA 30901 Description This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued. This solicitation is a request for quotations (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2020-07 / 07-02-2020. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 238220, with a small business size standard of $15 Million. The Network Contracting Office 7 is seeking to HVAC Install/Retrofit New 3-Ton Ductless Mini-split System for the Augusta VA Medical Center. All questions regarding this RFQ must be in writing and may be sent by e mail to Charity.Cazee@va.gov. Questions must be received no later than August 03, 2020 at 9:30 AM EST. No further questions will be accepted after that date and time. You are reminded that representatives from your company SHALL NOT contact any VA Medical Center employees to discuss this RFQ during this RFQ process. All questions and concerns regarding this RFQ shall be directed to the Contracting Officer. SCHEDULE: This is a SDVOSB Set-Aside requirement. All interested companies shall provide a quotation for the following: SCHEDULE B PRICE COST CLIN(S) DESCRIPTION QTY MEASURE UNIT $ TOTAL $ 0001 HVAC Install/Retrofit New 3-Ton Ductless Mini-split System 1 JB Total Contract Pricing $ Statement of Work Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center (CNVAMC) Downtown Division (DD) Energy Plant Vault HVAC Retrofit GENERAL INFORMATION Purpose: The objective of this contract is to install new 3-Ton ductless mini-split system in the Downtown Division (DD) Energy Plant Vault of the Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center (CNVAMC). Justification: The justification is derived from component failure due to age as the primary contributing factor. This repair is essential to provide a consistent and reliable cooling/heating located in building 802. The installation of this system is critical to the continued safe operation of sensitive electrical systems in the Energy Plant Vault. The installation of a 3-Ton mini-split system is needed to supply cooling to the Electrical Vault to provide much needed cooling during the summer months. Scope of Work: Vendor shall provide all labor, material, supplies, equipment, and necessary supervision required to install one (1) new 3-Ton ductless mini-split system in the Downtown Division (DD) Energy Plant Vault located in Bldg. 802 of the CNVAMC. A site visit is recommended. Type of Contract: Firm-Fixed Price Contract Place of Performance: Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center, Downtown Division, 950 15th Street, Augusta, GA, 30901, Bldg. 802 - Energy Plant Vault. Period of Performance: One-time Replacement. The contractor shall perform the work required under this SOW and have completed within 30 calendar days or less from date of award unless otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer (CO). Hours of Service: Work is to be done between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday, excluding federal holidays. Request for weekend work must be submitted in writing. Warehouse Hours: Deliveries are accepted between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday, excluding federal holidays. Federal Holidays New Year s Day January 1st Martin Luther King s Birthday 3rd Monday in January President s Day 3rd Monday in February Memorial Day Last Monday in May Independence Day July 4th Labor Day 1st Monday in September Columbus Day 2nd Monday in October Veteran s Day November 11th Thanksgiving Day Last Thursday in November Christmas Day December 25th When one of the above designated legal holidays falls on a Sunday, the following Monday will be observed as a legal holiday. When a legal holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is observed as a holiday by U.S. Government agencies GENERAL REQUIREMENTS Basic Requirements/Contractor s Responsibilities: The Contractor shall provide all labor, material, supplies, equipment and supervision necessary for execution of this contract. Contractor shall be responsible for the following: Provide and Install Electrical from existing circuit breaker. Installation of one 3-ton ductless mini-split system. Connection to existing Metasys Building Automation System. Map points, create alarms, alerts and trends. Equipment Start up and warranty. Contractor will be responsible for disposal of all accumulated debris relative to this contract at the end of each day. Salient Characteristics: Contractor shall provide a unit to meet the following specifications: System and install: Provide and install 208v circuit from existing circuit breaker Install to complete working order One (1) 3-ton Ductless Mini-split system Connect to existing Metasys Building Automation System Map points, create alarms, alerts, and trends Equipment Startup and warrant Site Visit: The site visit shall be for the purpose of observing any conditions relevant to the fulfillment of this contract. No consideration will be given to claims based on a lack of knowledge of the existing conditions, except where contract documents make definite provisions for adjustment in cost or extension due to existing conditions not readily foreseeable. The site address is: 950 15th Street, Augusta, Georgia 30901, Point of Contact: Charles Avrett 706-733-0188 x3367 Qualifications: The installation of a 3-Ton mini-split system must have a license in HVAC in accordance with the EPA guidelines and be licensed and approved to work on Johnson Control proprietary systems. Using an installation company unfamiliar with the application/installation of this 3- Ton mini-split system will extend repairs beyond an acceptable time producing the increased possibility of the air handling units unable to maintain acceptable temperatures and humidity in the Energy Plant Downtown facility. Government Responsibility: The Government will provide access to all Mech rooms, roof tops, electrical rooms necessary to complete the task. Contracting Officer Representative (COR) shall obtain PIV Badges in accordance with VA Directive 0710 if needed. COR will certify all invoices in a timely manner upon receipt from Contractor. COR will document contractor s performance in Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) Changes to Statement of Work: Any changes to this SOW shall be authorized and approved only through written correspondence from the CO. A copy of each change will be kept in a folder along with all other pertinent information. Costs incurred by the contractor through the actions of parties other than the CO shall be borne by the Contractor. CLAUSES/PROVISION 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. 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 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS COMMERCIAL OCT 2018 ITEMS 52.202-1 DEFINITIONS NOV 2013 52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE OCT 2018 52.204-18 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE JUL 2016 MAINTENANCE 52.228-5 INSURANCE-WORK ON GOVERNMENT INSTALLATION JAN 1997 52.232-40 PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL DEC 2013 BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS 52.237-2 PROTECTION OF GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS, EQUIPMENT, AND VEGETATION APR 1984 52.237-3 CONTINUITY OF SERVICES JAN 1991 52.239-1 PRIVACY OR SECURITY SAFEGUARDS AUG 1996 VAAR 852.212-70 PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES APPLICABLE TO VA ACQUISITION OF COMMERCIAL ITEMS (APR 2020)  (a) The Contractor agrees to comply with any provision or clause that is incorporated herein by reference to implement agency policy applicable to acquisition of commercial items or components. The following provisions and clauses that have been checked by the Contracting Officer are incorporated by reference.  [X] 852.203 70, Commercial Advertising.  [ ] 852.209 70, Organizational Conflicts of Interest.  [ ] 852.211 70, Equipment Operation and Maintenance Manuals.  [ ] 852.214 71, Restrictions on Alternate Item(s).  [ ] 852.214 72, Alternate Item(s). [Note: this is a fillable clause.]  [ ] 852.214 73, Alternate Packaging and Packing.  [ ] 852.214 74, Marking of Bid Samples.  [ ] 852.215 70, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and Veteran-Owned Small Business Evaluation Factors.  [ ] 852.215 71, Evaluation Factor Commitments.  [ ] 852.216 71, Economic Price Adjustment of Contract Price(s) Based on a Price Index.  [ ] 852.216 72, Proportional Economic Price Adjustment of Contract Price(s) Based on a Price Index.  [ ] 852.216 73, Economic Price Adjustment State Nursing Home Care for Veterans.  [ ] 852.216 74, Economic Price Adjustment Medicaid Labor Rates.  [ ] 852.216 75, Economic Price Adjustment Fuel Surcharge.  [ ] 852.219 9, VA Small Business Subcontracting Plan Minimum Requirements.  [X] 852.219 10, VA Notice of Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside.  [ ] 852.219 11, VA Notice of Total Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside.  [ ] 852.222 70, Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Nursing Home Care for Veterans.  [ ] 852.228 70, Bond Premium Adjustment.  [ ] 852.228 71, Indemnification and Insurance.  [ ] 852.228 72, Assisting Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses in Obtaining Bonds.  [X] 852.232 72, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests.  [X] 852.233 70, Protest Content/Alternative Dispute Resolution.  [X] 852.233 71, Alternate Protest Procedure.  [ ] 852.237 70, Indemnification and Medical Liability Insurance.  [ ] 852.246 71, Rejected Goods.  [ ] 852.246 72, Frozen Processed Foods.  [ ] 852.246 73, Noncompliance with Packaging, Packing, and/or Marking Requirements.  [X] 852.270 1, Representatives of Contracting Officers.  [ ] 852.271 72, Time Spent by Counselee in Counseling Process.  [ ] 852.271 73, Use and Publication of Counseling Results.  [X] 852.271 74, Inspection.  [ ] 852.271 75, Extension of Contract Period.  [ ] 852.273 70, Late Offers.  [ ] 852.273 71, Alternative Negotiation Techniques.  [ ] 852.273 72, Alternative Evaluation.  [ ] 852.273 73, Evaluation Health-Care Resources.  [ ] 852.273 74, Award without Exchanges.  (b) All requests for quotations, solicitations, and contracts for commercial item services to be provided to beneficiaries must include the following clause:  [ ] 852.237 74, Nondiscrimination in Service Delivery. (End of Clause) VAAR 852.219-74 LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING MONITORING AND COMPLIANCE (JUL 2018) (DEVIATION) (a) This solicitation includes VA Acquisition Regulation (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. 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) 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2018) 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: 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)). 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). 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (NOV 2015). (4) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (Aug 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553). (5) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) (Public Laws 108-77 and 108-78 (19 U.S.C. 3805 note)). The 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 (Sept 2006), 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 (OCT 2015) (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 (Oct 2018) (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. (OCT 2015) (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 (NOV 2011) (15 U.S.C. 657a). [] (ii) Alternate I (NOV 2011) of 52.219-3. [] (12)(i) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (OCT 2014) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a). [] (ii) Alternate I (JAN 2011) of 52.219-4. [] (13) [Reserved] [] (14)(i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2011) (15 U.S.C. 644). [] (ii) Alternate I (NOV 2011). [] (iii) Alternate II (NOV 2011). [] (15)(i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (June 2003) (15 U.S.C. 644). [] (ii) Alternate I (Oct 1995) of 52.219-7. [] (iii) Alternate II (Mar 2004) 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 (AUG 2018) (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 (JAN 2017) of 52.219-9. [] (v) Alternate IV (AUG 2018) of 52.219-9. [X] (18) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (NOV 2011) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)). [] (19) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (JAN 2017) (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)). [X] (21) 52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2011) (15 U.S.C. 657f). [] (22) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Re-representation (Jul 2013) (15 U.S.C 632(a)(2)). [] (23) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business Concerns (DEC 2015) (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 (DEC 2015) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)). [] (25) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755). [X] (26) 52.222 19, Child Labor Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (JAN 2018) (E.O. 13126). [X] (27) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015). [X] (28)(i) 52.222 26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016) (E.O. 11246). [] (ii) Alternate I (FEB 1999) of 52.222-26. [] (29)(i) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (OCT 2015) (38 U.S.C. 4212). [] (ii) Alternate I (JULY 2014) of 52.222-35. [] (30)(i) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUL 2014) (29 U.S.C. 793). [X] (ii) Alternate I (JULY 2014) of 52.222-36. [] (31) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (FEB 2016) (38 U.S.C. 4212). [] (32) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (DEC 2010) (E.O. 13496). [X] (33)(i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (MAR 2015) (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). [] (34) 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.) [] (35)(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.) [] (36) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693). [] (37) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693). [] (38)(i) 52.223-13, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Imaging Equipment (JUN 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514). [] (ii) Alternate I (OCT 2015) of 52.223-13. [] (39)(i) 52.223-14, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Televisions (JUN 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514). [] (ii) Alternate I (JUN 2014) of 52.223-14. [] (40) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (DEC 2007)(42 U.S.C. 8259b). [] (41)(i) 52.223-16, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Personal Computer Products (OCT 2015) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514). [] (ii) Alternate I (JUN 2014) of 52.223-16. [X] (42) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (AUG 2011) [] (43) 52.223-20, Aerosols (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693). [] (44) 52.223-21, Foams (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693). [] (45) (i) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (JAN 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a). [] (ii) Alternate I (JAN 2017) of 52.224-3. [X] (46) 52.225-1, Buy American Supplies (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83). [] (47)(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. [X] (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. [] (48) 52.225 5, Trade Agreements (AUG 2018) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note). [] (49) 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). [] (50) 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). [] (51) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150). [] (52) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150). [] (53) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items (Feb 2002) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)). [] (54) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Items (JAN 2017) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)). [] (55) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer System for Award Management (Oct 2018) (31 U.S.C. 3332). [] (56) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer Other than System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332). [] (57) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (MAY 2014) (31 U.S.C. 3332). [] (58) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (AUG 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a). [] (59) 52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (JAN 2017)(15 U.S.C. 637(d)(12)). [] (60)(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. 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, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (MAY 2014) (E.O. 13495). [] (2) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (AUG 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67). [] (3) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (MAY 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67). [] (4) 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). [] (5) 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). [] (6) 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). [] (7) 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). [] (8) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (DEC 2015). [] (9) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2017) (E.O. 13706). [] (10) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (MAY 2014) (42 U.S.C. 1792). 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. 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. 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 dispute s 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. 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 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (OCT 2015) (41 U.S.C. 3509). 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)). 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). 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 $700,000 ($1.5 million for construction of any public facility), the subcontractor must include 52.219 8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities. 52.222-17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (MAY 2014) (E.O. 13495). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (l) of FAR clause 52.222-17. 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015). 52.222 26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016) (E.O. 11246). 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (OCT 2015) (38 U.S.C. 4212). 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUL 2014) (29 U.S.C. 793). 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (FEB 2016) (38 U.S.C. 4212). 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. 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (AUG 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67). (xiii)(A) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (MAR 2015) (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). 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). 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). 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (OCT 2015) (E. O. 12989). 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (DEC 2015). 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. 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). 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (MAY 2014) (42 U.S.C. 1792). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6. 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) INVOICES: All invoices should be submitted through Tungsten Network, http://www.tungsten-network.com/us/en/. A properly prepared invoice shall contain: Invoice Number and Date Contractor s Name and Address Accurate Purchase Order Number Supply or Service provided Period Supply or Service Provided Total Amount Due Note: If invoice is submitted improperly (too early, incorrect purchase order number, incorrect billing, etc.), invoice will be returned to contractor for correction. If you have questions about the e-invoicing program or Tungsten Network, contact information is as follows:        Tungsten e-Invoice Setup Information: 1-877-489-6135 Tungsten e-Invoice email: VA.Registration@Tungsten-Network.com FSC e-Invoice Contact Information: 1-877-353-9791 FSC e-invoice email: vafsccshd@va.gov Web Address: http://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp Responses to questions shall be incorporated into a written amendment posted to the Government Point of Entry (GPE). The offeror is encouraged to monitor the GPE, Beta.Sam website with respect to this solicitation because any amendments to this Solicitation will be posted on the website (www.beta.sam.gov). There will be no automated email notification of amendments. Quotes must be received by August 03, 2020 by 11:00 AM EST. Email your quote to charity.cazee@va.gov. The subject line must have the solicitation the offeror is responding to listed. There will be no automated email notification of receipt of quotes. All quotes received without requested documentation will not be considered. The minimum required documentation for this solicitation is: The contractor must be able to provide and demonstrate their capability or ability to meet the performance requirements in according with the Statement of...
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