Z1LC--CTX Steam Tunnel Repairs

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11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA- TION UNLESS BLOCK IS MARKED SEE SCHEDULE 12. DISCOUNT TERMS 13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A RATED ORDER UNDER DPAS (15 CFR 700) 13b. RATING 14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION RFQ IFB RFP 15. DELIVER TO CODE 16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE 17a. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR CODE FACILITY CODE 18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE TELEPHONE NO.

UEI: EFT: PHONE: FAX: 17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN OFFER 18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK BELOW IS CHECKED SEE ADDENDUM 19. 20. 21. 22. 23.

24. ITEM NO. SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT (Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary) 25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA 26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only) 27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED. 27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED 28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN _______________ 29.

AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF. ___________________________________ OFFER COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND DATED ________________________________. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY (BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED SET FORTH HEREIN IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS: 30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER) 30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (TYPE OR PRINT) 30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (TYPE OR PRINT) 31c. DATE SIGNED AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION (REV. NOV 2021) PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212 7.

FOR SOLICITATION INFORMATION CALL: STANDARD FORM 1449 SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30 30 36C25726Q0687 07-15-2026 Rafael Rodriguez (254) 560-0262 07-22-2026 11:00AM CDT Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 17 5441 Babcock Road Ste. 302 San Antonio TX 78240 X 100 X 237990 $37 Million N/A X Department of Veterans Affairs Central Texas Veterans HCS 1901 Veterans Memorial Dr Building 171 Temple TX 76504 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 17 5441 Babcock Road Ste. 302 San Antonio TX 78240 This is accomplished through the Tungsten Network located at: http://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp This is mandatory and the sole method for submitting invoices. (877) 353-9791 (512) 460-5540 See CONTINUATION Page The Central Texas Veterans Health Care System (CTVHCS) requires repairs to the existing steam tunnel system at the Olin E. Teague Veterans Medical Center. *************Site Visit***************** A site visit will be offered on 06/20/2026 at 10:30AM CST Bldg 53 Rm 115 This is not mandatory but highly recommended POC:Greg Williams, [email protected], 254-624-7849 ********************************************* See CONTINUATION Page Rafael Rodriguez Contracting Officer 36C25726Q0687 Page 1 of Page 3 of 26 Page 1 of Table of Contents SECTION A 1 A.1 SF 1449 SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES 1 SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS 3 B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA 3 B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE 4 ITEM INFORMATION 4 B.3 DELIVERY SCHEDULE 4 B.4 STATEMENT OF WORK 5 C.1 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998) 9 C.2 VAAR 852.219-75 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION (NOV 2022) 10 C.3 52.222-90 ADDRESSING DEI DISCRIMINATION BY FEDERAL CONTRACTORS (DEVIATION APR 2026) 12 C.4 52.223-23 SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTS (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION) 12 C.5 52.240-91 SECURITY PROHIBITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION) 13 C.6 52.252-6 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN CLAUSES (NOV 2020) 23 SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS 24 E.1 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998) 24 E.2 52.212-2 EVALUATION COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (OCT 2025) (DEVIATION) 25 E.3 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION) 25 E.4 52.252-5 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN PROVISIONS (NOV 2020) 25 36C25726Q0687 Page 1 of Page 9 of 26 Page 1 of SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA 1.

Contract Administration: All contract administration matters will be handled by the following individuals: a.

CONTRACTOR: b.

GOVERNMENT: Contracting Officer 36C257 Rafael Rodriguez Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 17 5441 Babcock Road Ste. 302 San Antonio TX 78240 2.

CONTRACTOR REMITTANCE ADDRESS: All payments by the Government to the contractor will be made in accordance with: [] 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer System For Award Management, or [] 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party 3.

INVOICES: Invoices shall be submitted in arrears: a. Quarterly [] b. Semi-Annually [] c. Other [X] Upon Completion of Services 4.

GOVERNMENT INVOICE ADDRESS: All Invoices from the contractor shall be submitted electronically in accordance with VAAR Clause 852.232-72 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS: The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the Solicitation numbered and dated as follows: AMENDMENT NO DATE B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE ITEM INFORMATION ITEM NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT 0001 1.00 JB _______________ _______________ The Central Texas Veterans Health Care System (CTVHCS) requesting repairs to the existing steam tunnel system at the Olin E. Teague Veterans' Medical Center IAW the SOW.

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 237990 - Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: Z2LC - Repair or Alteration of Tunnels and Subsurface Structures GRAND TOTAL ________________ B.3 DELIVERY SCHEDULE ITEM NUMBER SHIPPING INFORMATION QUANTITY DELIVERY DATE 0001

SHIP TO: Olin E. Teague VA Hospital 1901 Veterans Memorial Dr Temple, TX 76504 USA 1.00 08/07/2027

MARK FOR: Gregory Williams 254-624-7849 [email protected] FOB: DESTINATION B.4 STATEMENT OF WORK 1.0 INTRODUCTION The Central Texas Veterans Health Care System (CTVHCS) requires repairs to the existing steam tunnel system at the Olin E. Teague Veterans Medical Center. This Statement of Work (SOW) defines the labor, equipment, tools, materials, testing, installation, waterproofing, electrical replacements, insulation replacement, documentation, and all confined space work required to complete the project in accordance with VA standards and all applicable federal, state, and local codes. 2.0 SCOPE OF WORK The Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, tools, equipment, transportation, supervision, testing, confined-space entry procedures, and commissioning required to: Repair water intrusion damaged tunnel sections, risers, and vaults. Waterproof the tunnel system to reduce future water intrusion. Replace missing or damaged insulation. Replace light bulbs or fixtures that cannot be repaired. Repair leaking discharge pipe. Remove all debris from tunnel. Conduct all work inside steam tunnels in compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.146 Permit Required Confined Space requirements, VA safety policies, and CTVHCS safety procedures. Pertinent VA files, drawings, and reference materials will be provided to the Contractor. All information must be field verified by the Contractor. Data provided by the Government is not guaranteed to be complete. Contractor shall follow all VA standards and codes located at: http://www.cfm.va.gov/TIL/. 3.0 DETAILED REQUIREMENTS 3.1 Structural Repairs A. Waterproofing of Risers, Vaults, and Manholes: Install new waterproofing on all risers at vaults and service manholes. Install backer rod and joint filler using approved equivalent materials: Sika Backer Rod and Sikaflex Construction Sealant. Seal all joints and cracks exhibiting water intrusion. Remove deteriorated concrete from joints. Install SIKA Swellstop or Alchemy Spectec (or VA approved equal). Install waterproof protection over all repair areas. B.

Concrete Work: Remove all spalled concrete. Install concrete surface repair using a thin patch material comparable to QUIKRETE Quick Setting Cement. C.

Insulation Work: Replace missing or damaged insulation with Calcium Silicate or equivalent. 3.2 Electrical Repairs The Contractor shall replace the following electrical components inside the tunnel system: Replace unserviceable lights with LED equivalents. Replace fixtures as needed with approved models including Lithonia Lighting DMW2, Killark MBF131, and incandescent fixtures where required. 4.0 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS All work shall comply with VA Master Specifications, OSHA requirements, NFPA standards, and confined space regulations. 5.0 CONFINED SPACE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS (STEAM TUNNELS) The steam tunnels at CTVHCS are classified as Permit Required Confined Spaces. Requirements include: Written confined space program and daily permits. Pre entry and continuous atmospheric testing. Forced air ventilation during entry. Properly trained entrants, attendants, and supervisors. Retrieval systems and communication procedures. Hot work permit if welding occurs in tunnels. Hazard control and Lockout/Tagout compliance. 6.0 SUBMITTALS Contractor shall provide all product data sheets, installation manuals, warranty information, confined space permits, daily activity logs (if requested), and final test and commissioning reports. 7.0 QUALITY CONTROL Contractor shall implement a QC plan including field inspections, material verification, repair documentation, and coordination with the Program manager (PM). 8.0 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE All work shall be completed within 60 90 calendar days from Notice to Proceed. Contractor shall submit a schedule within 10 days of NTP. 9.0 SAFETY AND SECURITY Contractors must comply with OSHA, NFPA 70E, VA Safety Manual, and CTVHCS safety procedures. All workers shall obtain VA badges. Work areas must remain safe and secured. 10.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY (GFP) None. 11.0 POINTS OF CONTACT (POC)

PM: Greg Williams, [email protected], 254 624 7849

Alternate PM: Roger Adams, [email protected], 254 743 2929 12.0 WARRANTY REQUIREMENTS Contractor shall repair defective workmanship at no cost to the VA, manage warranties, and respond to warranty calls within 24 48 hours. 13.0 CLOSEOUT DOCUMENTATION Final report shall include date, technician, service performed, model/serial numbers, VA barcode numbers, parts replaced, and contract number. 14.0 FEDERAL HOLIDAYS Includes New Year s Day, MLK Day, Washington s Birthday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and any additional declared holidays. 15.0 NARA RECORDS MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS Contractor shall comply with Federal Records Act, NARA regulations, Privacy Act requirements, and protect all government records. 16.0 INFECTION CONTROL (ICRA) Contractor shall comply with ICRA Levels 1 4 as determined during the project kickoff meeting. 17.0 Program Manager (PM)

CONTACT INFORMATION Primary PM: Greg Williams Email: [email protected] Phone: 254 624 7849

Alternate PM: Roger Adams Email: [email protected] Phone: 254 743 2929 36C25726Q0687 Page 1 of Page 24 of 26 Page 1 of SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES 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: C.1 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998) This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52#FAR_52_252_2 (FAR) and http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/index.asp (VAAR) (End of Clause) FAR Number Title Date 52.203-17 CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS NOV 2023 52.203-19 PROHIBITION ON REQUIRING CERTAIN INTERNAL CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS OR STATEMENTS JAN 2017 52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE (DEVIATION) NOV 2025 52.209-6 PROTECTING THE GOVERNMENT'S INTEREST WHEN SUBCONTRACTING WITH CONTRACTORS DEBARRED, SUSPENDED, PROPOSED FOR DEBARMENT, OR VOLUNTARILY EXCLUDED JAN 2025 52.209-10 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH INVERTED DOMESTIC CORPORATIONS NOV 2015 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (DEVIATION) OCT 2025 52.222-3 CONVICT LABOR (DEVIATION) NOV 2025 52.222-36 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES (DEVIATION) NOV 2025 52.222-50 COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (DEVIATION) NOV 2025 52.222-51 EXEMPTION FROM APPLICATION OF THE SERVICE CONTRACT LABOR STANDARDS TO CONTRACTS FOR MAINTENANCE, CALIBRATION, OR REPAIR OF CERTAIN EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS (DEVIATION) NOV 2025 52.225-3 BUY AMERICAN FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS ISRAELI TRADE ACT (DEVIATION) NOV 2025 52.226-8 ENCOURAGING CONTRACTOR POLICIES TO BAN TEXT MESSAGING WHILE DRIVING MAY 2024 52.229-12 TAX ON CERTAIN FOREIGN PROCUREMENTS FEB 2021 52.232-33 PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT OCT 2018 52.232-40 PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS MAR 2023 52.233-3 PROTEST AFTER AWARD AUG 1996 52.233-4 APPLICABLE LAW FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT CLAIM OCT 2004 52.242-17 GOVERNMENT DELAY OF WORK APR 1984 52.244-6 SUBCONTRACTS FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (DEVIATION) APR 2026 852.203-70 COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING MAY 2018 852.204-70 PERSONAL IDENTITY VERIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL (DEVIATION) MAR 2026 852.204-72 PERSONNEL VETTING AND CREDENTIALING (DEVIATION) MAR 2026 852.215-70 SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED AND VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS EVALUATION FACTORS (DEVIATION) JAN 2023 852.215-71 EVALUATION FACTOR COMMITMENTS OCT 2019 852.219-73 VA NOTICE OF TOTAL SET-ASIDE FOR VERIFIED SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES NOV 2022 852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS NOV 2018 852.242-71 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER OCT 2020 C.2 VAAR 852.219-75 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION (NOV 2022) (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: (i) [] Services. In the case of a contract for services (except construction), the contractor will not pay more than 50% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not VIP-listed SDVOSBs as set forth in 852.219 73 or VOSBs as set forth in 852.219 74. 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 73or VOSBs as set forth in 852.219 74. 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 73 or VOSBs as set forth in 852.219 74. 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. Contracting officers may, at their discretion, require the contractor to demonstrate its compliance with the limitations on subcontracting at any time during performance and upon completion of a contract if the information regarding such compliance is not already available to the contracting officer. Evidence of compliance includes, but is not limited to, invoices, copies of subcontracts, or a list of the value of tasks performed.

(c) The offeror further agrees to cooperate fully and make available any documents or records as may be required to enable VA to determine compliance with the limitations on subcontracting requirement. The offeror understands that failure to provide documents as requested by VA may result in remedial action as the Government deems appropriate.

(d) Offeror completed certification/fill-in required. The formal certification must be completed, signed and returned with the offeror s bid, quotation, or proposal. The Government will not consider offers for award from offerors that do not provide the certification, and all such responses will be deemed ineligible for evaluation and award. Certification I hereby certify that if awarded the contract, [insert name of offeror] will comply with the limitations on subcontracting specified in this clause and in the resultant contract. I further certify that I am authorized to execute this certification on behalf of [insert name of offeror]. Printed Name of Signee: ___________ Printed Title of Signee: _____________ Signature: ____________ Date: ______________ Company Name and Address: _______________ (End of Clause) C.3 52.222-90 ADDRESSING DEI DISCRIMINATION BY FEDERAL CONTRACTORS (DEVIATION APR 2026) (a)Definitions. As used in this clause Program participation means membership or participation in, or access or admission to: training, mentoring, or leadership development programs; educational opportunities; clubs; associations; or similar opportunities that are sponsored or established by the contractor or subcontractor. Racially discriminatory diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) activities means disparate treatment based on race or ethnicity in the recruitment, employment (e.g., hiring, promotions), contracting (e.g., vendor agreements), program participation, or allocation or deployment of an entity's resources.

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

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

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

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

(4) The Contractor will report any subcontractor's known or reasonably knowable conduct that may violate this clause to the Contracting Officer and take any appropriate remedial actions directed by the Contracting Officer; and (5) The Contractor will inform the Contracting Officer if a subcontractor sues the Contractor and the suit puts at issue, in any way, the validity of this clause.

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

(c) The Contractor must include the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (c), in subcontracts at any tier, including those for commercial products and commercial services, except those where the place of delivery or performance is outside the United States. (End of Clause) C.4 52.223-23 SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTS (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION) (a) Definitions. As used in this clause Sustainable products means (1) A product that contains recovered material designated by the EPA under the Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (42 U.S.C. 6962) (40 CFR part 247) (https://www.epa.gov/smm/comprehensive-procurement-guideline-cpg-program#products).

(2) An energy-efficient product or low standby power device (42 U.S.C. 8259b) (10 CFR part 436, subpart C) (https://www.energy.gov/femp/search-energy-efficient-products, https://www.energystar.gov/products?s=mega, and https://www.energy.gov/femp/low-standby-power-product-list).

(3) A biobased product that meets the content requirements of the USDA under the BioPreferred® program (7 U.S.C. 8102) (7 CFR Part 4270) (https://www.biopreferred.gov/) (4) A substance identified in the EPA s Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) program as a safe alternative to an ozone-depleting substance (42 U.S.C. 7671l) (40 CFR part 82, subpart G) (https://www.epa.gov/snap/unacceptable-and-acceptable-substitutes-tables).

(b) Requirements. The Government has identified in the statement of work or elsewhere in the contract the sustainable products that are required during the performance of this contract. The Contractor shall ensure that it provides sustainable products as required by this contract, when the products are (1) Delivered to the Government; (2)Furnished for use by the Government;

(3) Incorporated into the construction of a public building or public work; or (c) Furnished for use in performing services under this contract, where the cost of the products is a direct cost to this contract. (End of Clause) C.5 52.240-91 SECURITY PROHIBITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION) (a) Definitions. As used in this clause American Security Drone Act-covered foreign entity means an entity included on a list that the Federal Acquisition Security Council (FASC) develops and maintains and publishes in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov (section 1822 of Pub. L. 118-31, 41 U.S.C. 3901 note prec.). Backhaul means intermediate links between the core network, or backbone network, and the small subnetworks at the edge of the network (e.g., connecting cell phones/towers to the core telephone network). Backhaul can be wireless (e.g., microwave) or wired (e.g., fiber optic, coaxial cable, Ethernet). Covered application means the social networking service TikTok or any successor application or service developed or provided by ByteDance Limited or an entity owned by ByteDance Limited. Covered article, as defined in 41 U.S.C. 4713(k), means:

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

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

(3) The processing of information on a Federal or non-Federal information system, subject to the requirements of the Controlled Unclassified Information program (see 32 CFR part 2002); or (4) Hardware, systems, devices, software, or services that include embedded or incidental information technology. Covered foreign country means The People s Republic of China. Covered telecommunications equipment or services means (1) Telecommunications equipment produced by Huawei Technologies Company or ZTE Corporation (or any subsidiary or affiliate of such entities);

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

(3) Telecommunications or video surveillance services provided by such entities or using such equipment; or (4) Telecommunications or video surveillance equipment or services produced or provided by an entity that the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Director of National Intelligence or the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, reasonably believes to be an entity owned or controlled by, or otherwise connected to, the government of a covered foreign country. Critical technology means (1) Defense articles or defense services included on the United States Munitions List set forth in the International Traffic in Arms Regulations under subchapter M of chapter I of title 22, Code of Federal Regulations;

(2) Items included on the Commerce Control List set forth in Supplement No. 1 to part 774 of the Export Administration Regulations under subchapter C of chapter VII of title 15, Code of Federal Regulations, and controlled (i) Pursuant to multilateral regimes, including for reasons relating to national security, chemical and biological weapons proliferation, nuclear nonproliferation, or missile technology; or (ii) For reasons relating to regional stability or surreptitious listening;

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

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

(5) Select agents and toxins covered by part 331 of title 7, Code of Federal Regulations, part 121 of title 9 of such Code, or part 73 of title 42 of such Code; or (6) Emerging and foundational technologies controlled pursuant to section 1758 of the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 (50 U.S.C. 4817). FASC-prohibited unmanned aircraft system means an unmanned aircraft system manufactured or assembled by an American Security Drone Act covered foreign entity. FASCSA order means any of the following orders issued under the Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act (FASCSA) requiring removing covered articles from executive agency information systems or excluding one or more named sources or named covered articles from executive agency procurement actions, as described in 41 CFR 201-1.303(d) and (e):

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

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

(3) The Director of National Intelligence (DNI) may issue FASCSA orders that apply to the intelligence community and sensitive compartmented information systems, to the extent not covered by paragraph (2) of this definition. This type of FASCSA order may be referred to as a DNI FASCSA order. Information technology, as defined in 40 U.S.C. 11101(6) (1) Means any equipment or interconnected system or subsystem of equipment, used in the automatic acquisition, storage, analysis, evaluation, manipulation, management, movement, control, display, switching, interchange, transmission, or reception of data or information by the executive agency, if the equipment is used by the executive agency directly or is used by a contractor under a contract with the executive agency that requires the use (i) Of that equipment; or (ii) Of that equipment to a significant extent in the performance of a service or the furnishing of a product;

(2) Includes computers, ancillary equipment (including imaging peripherals, input, output, and storage devices necessary for security and surveillance), peripheral equipment designed to be controlled by the central processing unit of a computer, software, firmware and similar procedures, services (including support services), and related resources; but (3) Does not include any equipment acquired by a Federal contractor incidental to a Federal contract. Intelligence community, as defined by 50 U.S.C. 3003(4), means the following (1) The Office of the Director of National Intelligence;

(2) The Central Intelligence Agency;

(3) The National Security Agency;

(4) The Defense Intelligence Agency;

(5) The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency;

(6) The National Reconnaissance Office;

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

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

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

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

(11) The Office of Intelligence and Analysis of the Department of Homeland Security; or (12) Such other elements of any department or agency as may be designated by the President, or designated jointly by the Director of National Intelligence and the head of the department or agency concerned, as an element of the intelligence community. Interconnection arrangement means arrangements governing the physical connection of two or more networks to allow the use of another s network to hand off traffic where it is ultimately delivered (e.g., connecting a customer of telephone provider A to a customer of telephone company B) or sharing data and other information resources. Kaspersky Lab-covered article means any hardware, software, or service that (1) Is developed or provided by a Kaspersky Lab-covered entity;

(2) Includes any hardware, software, or service developed or provided in whole or in part by a Kasper...