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36C24122R0104

See Attached Solicitation

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1. REQUISITION NO.

2. CONTRACT NO.

3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE DATE

4. ORDER NO.

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE

a. NAME

b. TELEPHONE NO. (No Collect Calls)

8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL

TIME

9. ISSUED BY

CODE

10. THIS ACQUISITION IS

UNRESTRICTED OR

SET ASIDE:

% FOR:

SMALL

BUSINESS

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

(WOSB) ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

EDWOSB

8(A)

NAICS:

SIZE STANDARD:

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)

c. 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

36C24122R0104 5/20/2022 Cynthia Thompson 603-624-4366 ext. 5842 06- -2022 :0

EST

Department of Veterans Affairs 718 Smyth Rd Manchester NH 03104-7007 X X 492110 1500 Employees N/A X Department of Veterans Affairs VAMC Togus 1 VA Center Augusta ME 04330 Department of Veterans Affairs Manchester VAMC 718 Smyth Road Manchester NH 03104-7007

Department of Veterans Affairs Financial Services Center

VAAR 852.232-72

Electronic Submission of Payment Request http://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp See CONTINUATION Page This is a Request For Proposal for The Togus VAMC/CBOC's Courier Service. The government intends to award a fixed price BPA with EPA, with a five (5) Year POP: 10/1/2022 thru 9/30/2027, with yearly funded Task Orders.

The contractor shall provide all ne cessary personnel, supervision, labor, equipment, materials and disposal necessary to provide these Courier Services pursuant to the PWS described herein.

Quoters should carefully follow instructions included in FAR 52.212-1 and for evaluation criteria specified in Section E (FAR 52.212-2). Pricing should be identified in B.2 Price/Cost Schedule attached to the RFP.

All Quotes shall be emailed to cynthia.thompson2@va.gov Any Quote NOT compliant with RFP requirements wi ll NOT be considered.

All questions shall be submitted NLT Tues day, May , 2022, 4:30PM EST

$0.00 See CONTINUATION Page x X x Julie Lemire Page 1 of Page 1 of Table of Contents

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 INTRODUCTION

In the spirit of the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) and hereby enter into a cooperative agreement, otherwise referred to as a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA), to further reduce the administrative costs of acquiring supplies/services.

The agreement details all with accompanying prices and descriptions, which may be ordered under this BPA.

All orders placed against this BPA are subject to the terms and conditions of all the clauses and provisions in full text or incorporated by reference in this document.

B.2 TERMS AND CONDITIONS

The Contractor agrees to the following terms of a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) EXCLUSIVELY WITH the Department of Veterans Affairs:

B.3 ADMINISTRATIVE DATA

A Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) is hereby established between and the Department of Veterans Affairs under the following terms and conditions incorporated in this BPA:

Primary Point of Contact:

Alternate Point of Contact:

DUNS NUMBER:

Cognizant Office (Include complete address):

Department of Veterans Affairs 718 Smyth Rd Manchester NH 03104-7007

B.4 AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES

The primary Contracting Officer (CO) for this Agreement is:

julie.lemire@va.gov

The Primary Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) for projects under this Agreement is:

The Secondary Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) for projects under this Agreement is:

No Secondary COR

The Primary and/or Secondary COR will be responsible for technical monitoring of the contractor's performance and deliveries. The COR and the Contractor's Representative shall work together to ensure that all contractual requirements are being met. The COR will interpret specifications or technical portions of the work. The COR is not authorized to perform, formally or informally, any of the following actions:

(1) Promise, award, agree to award, or execute any contract, contract modification, or notice of intent that changes or may change this contract;

(2) Waive or agree to modification of the delivery schedule;

(3) Make any final decision on any contract matter subject to the Disputes Clause;

(4) Terminate, for any reason, the contractor's right to proceed;

(5) Obligate in any way, the payment of money by the Government. Only a warranted Contracting Officer is authorized to obligate funds on this or any other contract action.

The contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer in writing if the COR has taken an action (or fails to take action) or issues directions (written or oral) that the contractor considers to exceed the above limitations.

The contractor shall provide the Contracting Officer information copies of all correspondence to the COR.

B.5 AUTHORIZED INDIVIDUALS

Individuals Authorized to Place Orders:

DVA authorizes the following entities to place orders:

NCO1 Warranted Contracting Officers

B.6 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

This BPA expires on 09-30-2027 or such later ending date as determined by the exercise of any option.

B.7 PERFORMANCE

The following terms and conditions are applicable:

a. All services will be initiated within 5 calendar days following receipt of a valid order, unless otherwise specified in the order.

b. The BPA holder shall be familiar with Federal Government and Department of Veterans Affairs acquisition regulations, directives and instructions. If a particular document is required in a specific order, it will be cited within the order's PWS.

c. The BPA holder shall not provide technical direction to any other acquisition BPA holder(s) or government personnel at any time. Neither shall the Government directly supervise BPA holder employees. The BPA holder Task Leader should conduct day to day supervision of BPA holder personnel wherever the BPA holder personnel are located. All direction of the BPA holder shall be through the Contracting Officer (CO) of the ordering organization specified in each individual order. Technical "tasking" assignments for the BPA holder will be transmitted by the program office's COR (or program manager) to the BPA holder's Task Leader.

d. The "ordering period" will run from BPA award to 09-30-2027, or until such ending date of any option year, which may be exercised under the Agreement. The "performance period" will terminate with the end of the BPA, unless the ordering CO elects to extend performance as provided under the BPA. If the ordering CO elects to extend performance beyond the end of the BPA, he/she may extend performance up to six (6) months beyond the end of the order period.

e. Capitalization Requirements: The BPA holder shall provide their employees sufficient computer equipment to support orders. The BPA holder shall be able to support the automatic transmission of unclassified data only to the requiring Program Office by modem if so requested. Any computers connected to, or transmits to (connected or via magnetic media) the government shall be properly protected from computer viruses. The BPA holder shall be capable of supporting the software packages utilized by Department of Veterans Affairs for the indicated processors. Specific software packages utilized within a program office shall be stated in the order PWS if it is other than Microsoft Office Professional or Microsoft Project.

f. Cancellation: This BPA may be canceled if the BPA holder fails to perform in accordance with the terms and conditions of this BPA, any order established under this BPA, or if deemed as in the best interests of the Government. The BPA holder must strictly comply with all terms and conditions or the Department of Veterans Affairs/ Contracting Officer may determine that performance by the BPA holder has been unsatisfactory and cancel this BPA.

B.8 PRICING

Contract as listed below, with associated pricing, can be ordered under this BPA. The Contractor shall be allowed to vary within the categories for successful and efficient task completion not to exceed funded values of each order awarded under this agreement. As proposed, the Contractor will apply applicable extended/tier pricing to all categories used in the performance of orders issued under this Agreement. Orders may be awarded on a Firm-Fixed-Price basis only. All Calls/Orders placed against this BPA are subject to the terms and conditions of the referenced BPA, the Contractor's proposal and this Agreement, except where noted below. Contractor's proposal dated is hereby referenced.

B.9 PRICING DATA

1. The prices included on the BPA list (or applicable "discounted" rates submitted in a proposal response to an RFQ resulting in award) that are in effect on the effective date of an order shall govern that order's basic performance period. With regard to any option years, which are later exercised, the proposed option year rates as incorporated into the order award are in effect until such time, if applicable, that the contractor has been authorized a rate increase culminating from a negotiation with the Contracting Officer.

2. The BPA holder can voluntarily reduce offered prices at any time by giving 24-hour advance notice (by facsimile or electronic-mail) to the Department of Veterans Affairs/Contracting Officer. This BPA also allows for additional discounts if a "large order" is placed at one time. An advanced notice is not required for discounts offered for only an individual order. Whether an order is large enough to warrant such a discount is subject to the discretion of the BPA holder.

3. The BPA holder may also increase BPA prices at any time. Any BPA price increase shall not take effect until the Department of Veterans Affairs Contracting Officer receives written notification (U.S. mail, facsimile, or electronic-mail). Any order already issued shall not be affected by any change to BPA pricing. The prices offered under this BPA will undergo annual review by the Department of Veterans Affairs Contracting Officer.

B.10 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

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

a. CONTRACTOR:

b. GOVERNMENT: Contracting Officer 36C241 Julie Lemire Department of Veterans Affairs 718 Smyth Rd Manchester NH 03104-7007

2. CONTRACTOR REMITTANCE ADDRESS: All payments by the Government to the contractor will be made in accordance with:

3. INVOICES: Invoices shall be submitted in arrears:

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.

per VAAR Clause 852.232-72 http://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS: The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the Solicitation numbered and dated as follows:

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Togus, Maine Veteran Affairs Medical Center (VAMC), has a requirement for Local Courier Delivery Services for various locations in Maine to commence on or about October 1, 2022. The overall goal is to meet the Togus, Maine VAMC’s mission requirements to transport specific items for the laboratory services department and the hospital in a timely and professional manner.

This requirement is for the transport of VA Maine goods and material. Transportation of VA personnel and patients is prohibited in the performance of this effort.

1. The Contractor shall provide all supervision, labor, equipment, transportation, fuel and tolls necessary to perform courier services to and from Togus, Maine VAMC located at 1 VA Center Augusta, Maine 04330 to the Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOC’s) throughout the state of Maine. The Contractor shall pick up and deliver items such as laboratory specimens, laboratory transport containers, equipment, mail tote bags, general supplies, and laundry on a regular basis.

2. Contractor shall provide all labor, equipment (including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)), hand trucks, transportation, gasoline, insurance, and anything else needed to provide courier service for the Togus, Maine VAMC. Pricing shall be inclusive of state tolls. The Government will not reimburse toll charges separately. Coolers and ice packs when required will be provided by the government. Loaded coolers are estimated to weigh +/-10 lbs.

a. RME and labs are packaged so that PPE is not required to handle the materials. PPE is required consistent with whatever the current COVID 19 response is, ie: masking, screening before entering facilities etc.

3. Insurance Requirements: Contractor shall meet all Federal, State and City codes regarding operation of this type of business and furnish the required Insurance Certificates required to work on a Government installation. These requirements will be described in the Special Contract Requirements Section.

4. Inclement Weather: Contractor shall contact the COR, or if the COR is not available, the Laboratory Manager or Laboratory Administrative Officer should weather conditions delay or cause cancellation of services. Contact information will be provided in the award document. Due to the nature of this business, it is necessary for the Contractor to furnish vehicles that operate safely in difficult weather conditions. Cancellations shall only occur as a last resort or due to acts of God.

5. Federal Holidays: Federal Holidays are as follows and include any other days specifically declared by the President of the United States to be a national holiday: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King’s Birthday, President’s Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans’ Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.

6. Courier Services Scope of Work Includes:

a. Drivers: All drivers shall be of legal age, possess valid licenses and maintain a neat, clean and professional appearance. Drivers shall wear distinctive clothing items to identify them as employees of the courier company. Drivers shall be able to speak, understand and write English. Drivers shall possess VA Togus Security Officer approved picture identification showing driver name and company name. Contractor is responsible for the actions and conduct of its employees and shall assure that they are consistently compliant with all VA building and parking regulations, policies and guidelines while conducting business on Government property and for the VA. Drivers shall observe the smoking and tobacco policies of the VA. Drivers transporting laboratory specimens shall be trained in Universal Precautions for handling of biohazard materials and include use of proper procedures in case of biohazard spills or accidents. This training shall also include mandatory Hazardous Materials training and knowledge and understanding for the handling of dry ice. Written statements documenting Hazardous Materials training and other training that meets the laws and regulations of the US Department of Transportation and the Centers for Disease Control governing the transport of clinical specimens shall be provided to the COR annually or at the beginning of a new Driver’s employment.

b. Vehicles: All vehicles used in performance of this contract shall be registered, licensed and meet the minimum vehicle requirements as mandated by the Department of Transportation. The Government reserves the right to inspect the vehicles and investigate the responsibility of contractor to perform the work outlined in this contract and reject any offer should contractor be lacking.

c. COVID 19 protocols: Contractor shall comply with all protocols and requirements of each drop-off/pick-up location in response to current and future pandemics, including but not limited to controlled entry points, health screening before entry to the facilities, and masking. Coordinate with the COR for local VAME HCS requirements.

d. Confidentiality Of Records: Contractor shall assure the confidentiality of all patient information and records being transported and shall be held liable in the event of any breach of confidentiality. The contractor shall comply with provision of the Federal Privacy Act of 1974 (Public Law 93-579).

e. Reportable Incidents: Contractor shall furnish a written report should any delivery incident occur. This report shall be delivered to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and/or the Contracting Officer within 24 hours of the incident. Incidents/actions involving laboratory specimens shall be reported immediately to the COR or if the COR is not available to the Laboratory Manager or Laboratory Administrative Officer. If there is any reason that the deliveries of supplies, equipment, or mail totes cannot be made, the contractor shall notify the COR or the Warehouse Manager as soon as possible to determine what procedures, if any, must be taken. Incidents/actions involving breach of patient records or patient identifiable information shall be reported immediately to the COR or if the COR is not available then the Togus, Maine VAMC Information Security Officer (ISO) or the Privacy Officer (PO), POC information to be provided in the award document.

f. Evidence of Responsibility: Contractor must have a minimum of five years of experience, be financially responsible, and possess all the necessary equipment, licenses, and manpower necessary to perform the work specified in this contract.

g. Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP): Contractor shall develop a QASP program and submit to the COR for approval. The plan shall include the following items in a matrix format:

1. Service Requirement

2. Measurement

3. Method of Surveillance

4. Frequency

5. Target Quality Levels

6. Incentives/Disincentives.

The intent is for the COR or designee to use this plan to ensure the contractor is adhering to the PWS.

h. Personnel Policy: Employees working for the Contractor shall not be considered Government employees. The Contractor shall provide Workers Compensation, Professional Liability insurance, health examinations, Income Tax Withholding and Social Security Payments for all W2 employees. Alternatively, contractor may also utilize the services of “similarly situated” independent contractors who are of the same socio-economic category as the prime. Utilizing the services of an independent contractor who is not “similarly situated” will be designated as a subcontractor and not count towards the Limitations of Subcontracting requirement that contractor personnel perform at least 50% of the work. Contractors shall confirm compliance with the Limitations of Subcontracting FAR Clause 52.219-14.

i. Packaging and Transportation:

1. All Laboratory specimens shall be properly packaged and labeled to indicate the general nature of the material being transported. Vendor shall transport specimens in appropriate containers secured in the vehicle body to prevent movement. Laboratory specimens shall be transported in accordance with specified temperature requirements. Room temperature specimens shall be transported inside a cooler and remain at temperature between 20-25°Centigrade (68°-77° Fahrenheit). Refrigerated specimens shall be transported in a cooler with regular ice or cold packs and remain at temperature between 2-10° Centigrade (36°-50° Fahrenheit). Frozen specimens shall be transported in a cooler packed with dry ice to remain at temperatures of -18° Centigrade (0° Fahrenheit) or colder.

2. SPS: (per VHA Directive 1116(2), item j(1) & (2)) The closed, soiled container to be transported to VAME must be exchanged for a clean container at each scheduled pick up. The closed, soiled container must be placed in a larger container or closed cart for transport. The cart or container must be properly labeled for biohazard transport according to local, state, and federal Department of Transportation regulations. Soiled items must be contained in such a way as not to contaminate the person or persons in the transport vehicle or the vehicle itself. Clean containers are to be dedicated for clean transport and storage. Clean containers must be clearly designated as such and are never to be used to transport soiled equipment. Reprocessed items (high-level disinfected or sterilized) must be transported in an enclosed vehicle. The design and materials used in the construction of transport vehicles needs to allow for appropriate decontamination processes, especially if the vehicles are to be used alternately for the transport of clean or sterile items. Transport vehicles are to be checked periodically to ensure that they do not leak.

i. Courier service must complete the attached temperature and cleaning log (Attachment A) when transporting SPS items.

ii. Totes are approximately 26”x15”x15”, weighing 25 – 50 lbs when fully loaded, and will be VA provided. Portland and Bangor have +/- 3 SPS totes each.

j. Courier Services are required to transport supplies, equipment and mail totes, to and from the Togus, Maine VA facility and its associated CBOC’s. The VA mail totes are 16 inches by 16 inches by 20 inches. Supplies and equipment requiring transport will be limited to shipping dimensions for packages as allowed by the U.S. Postal service. Supplies may include laundry bags that are to be picked up and dropped off at building 212 at the Togus facility. Consolidated items for shipment to any one facility on any given day will be no larger than 3 feet by 4 feet 5 feet. Most shipments will consist of mail totes only. Individual containers will not exceed 50 lbs, number of containers per CBOC anticipated to be 1-12 in number on any given run.

k. Vendor shall have the capability of tracking specimens and other items from pickup location to delivery location. Documentation of tracking shall be presented to COR or COR designee upon request. All documentation for billing shall include date, time and pick up location.

l. Contractor shall develop and maintain a quality control program to assure the packaging and transport requirements are consistently met. Contractor must demonstrate ability to immediately remedy any violations of the above requirements. VA reserves the right to perform periodic inspections to ensure compliance. Quality control plan must include a requirement for courier to check specimen totes to verify they are empty when picked up from VAME for return to the CBOC.

m. Vendor shall meet as necessary, no less then yearly, with the Contracting Officer (CO) and/or the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), to discuss immediate administrative and problem areas. Teleconference meetings will be allowed at the Contracting Officer’s discretion.

n. Driver signatures are required as written documentation of pick-up and delivery. All appropriate documents/logs/tracking sheets shall be signed by the driver.

o. The contractor shall safeguard all VA property to protect privacy in addition to preventing theft or tampering. Vehicles containing VA property shall remain locked when not attended. VA property is not to be left in vehicles while not in transit. It is the contractor’s responsibility to provide secure storage of VA property as needed. Contractors handling VA property shall use bonded couriers. Mail totes shall be locked and unlocked by VA personnel and the VA will maintain custodianship of the keys.

p. All VA property must be handled appropriately to prevent damage. If items are identified by the courier as not suitable for shipment, the warehouse supervisor must be notified. Damage from shipping or handling shall be the contractor’s responsibility and restitution shall be made as required by the Contracting Officer.

7. Routine Pickup Schedule: provided below in detail schedule with locations for pick up to/from the VA Togus, Maine remote facilities. The driver shall properly park and secure their transport vehicles and enter the facility and pick-up/deliver the transport items from the designated points of contact for each facility. The individual facility managers will identify points of contact for pick-up/delivery and a suitable place to park the vehicle. Contractor shall deliver laboratory specimens to the Togus, Maine laboratory located in building 200 no later than the times specified in the individual schedules. Laboratory transport containers will be picked up when samples are dropped off and delivered to the CBOC’s per the schedule.

8. Personal vehicles are allowed to be used for courier services assuming that they meet all the requirements of this contract. Including but not limited to size, cleaning, maintenance, insurance, licensing registration etc.

NOTE: The schedule of pick-ups included in PWS below are estimates. Contractor is requested to provide pricing per trip, per location as shown on the RFQ, Price/Cost Schedule. The government reserves the right to adjust the pick-up days and times throughout the life of this BPA with one week email notification from the COR to the Contractor.

Matrix 1: (Monday - Friday) Schedule Bangor

Sorted mail in colored and locked carrying totes.

Addresses used for Pick-up/Drop Off

Matrix 4: Wednesday Schedule Houlton

Matrix 5: (Monday - Friday) Schedule Lewiston/Auburn

Matrix 6: (Monday - Friday) Schedule Lincoln

Matrix 7: (Monday - Friday) Schedule Rumford (431 Franklin)

Matrix 8: (Monday - Friday) Schedule Portland Major

Attachment A RME Vehicle Temperature, Humidity and Cleaning Log Clinic Name: __ Month/Year: _______________ Room Number: __

Guidelines- Check room temperature and humidity meter daily for 24/7 Units, clinics and other areas that do not have a 24/7 presence will check and document the min and max humidity and temperature first day back after unstaffed days. If parameters not met contact SPS Management cynthia.merrifield@va.gov 207-623-8411 ext 5231 or eileen.watson-smith@va.gov 207-623-8411 ext 5233. If SPS is unavailable contact the PCC @ ext 4866. If moisture is evident, do not use, send items to SPS for reprocessing.

Monitor Directions: upper display = temperature in degrees C or F. Lower display = relative humidity in %.

Displaying the minimum and maximum values:

· Press MAX/MIN button. The highest value measured since the Reset button was last pressed appears on the display – record value.

· Press MAX/MIN button again to display the lowest value measured since the Reset button was last pressed – record value.

· Press the MAX/MIN button again to return to normal display operation.

Resetting (clearing) the MAX/MIN memory:

· Press and hold the RESET button for 1 second while in the MAX/MIN display mode to clear the memory and start recording new max/min values

CLIMATE CONTROL PARAMETERS FOR STERILE PROCESSING SERVICE AREAS

20% to 60%

B.11 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

Matrix #1 Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 10-01-2022 POP End: 09-30-2023 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 492110 - Couriers and Express Delivery Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: R602 - Support - Administrative: Courier/Messenger

Matrix #2

POP Begin: 10-01-2022 POP End: 09-30-2023

Matrix #3

POP Begin: 10-01-2022 POP End: 09-30-2023

Matrix #4

POP Begin: 10-01-2022 POP End: 09-30-2023

Matrix #5

POP Begin: 10-01-2022 POP End: 09-30-2023

Matrix #6

POP Begin: 10-01-2022 POP End: 09-30-2023

Matrix #7

POP Begin: 10-01-2022 POP End: 09-30-2023

Matrix #8

POP Begin: 10-01-2022 POP End: 09-30-2023

Matrix #1 Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 10-01-2023 POP End: 09-30-2024

Matrix #2

POP Begin: 10-01-2023 POP End: 09-30-2024

Matrix #3

POP Begin: 10-01-2023 POP End: 09-30-2024

Matrix #4

POP Begin: 10-01-2023 POP End: 09-30-2024

Matrix #5

POP Begin: 10-01-2023 POP End: 09-30-2024

Matrix #6

POP Begin: 10-01-2023 POP End: 09-30-2024

Matrix #7

POP Begin: 10-01-2023 POP End: 09-30-2024

Matrix #8

POP Begin: 10-01-2023 POP End: 09-30-2024

Matrix #1 Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 10-01-2024 POP End: 09-30-2025

Matrix #2

POP Begin: 10-01-2024 POP End: 09-30-2025

Matrix #3

POP Begin: 10-01-2024 POP End: 09-30-2025

Matrix #4

POP Begin: 10-01-2024 POP End: 09-30-2025

Matrix #5

POP Begin: 10-01-2024 POP End: 09-30-2025

Matrix #6

POP Begin: 10-01-2024 POP End: 09-30-2025

Matrix #7

POP Begin: 10-01-2024 POP End: 09-30-2025

Matrix #8

POP Begin: 10-01-2024 POP End: 09-30-2025

Matrix #1 Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 10-01-2025 POP End: 09-30-2026

Matrix #2

POP Begin: 10-01-2025 POP End: 09-30-2026

Matrix #3

POP Begin: 10-01-2025 POP End: 09-30-2026

Matrix #4

POP Begin: 10-01-2025 POP End: 09-30-2026

Matrix #5

POP Begin: 10-01-2025 POP End: 09-30-2026

Matrix #6

POP Begin: 10-01-2025 POP End: 09-30-2026

Matrix #7

POP Begin: 10-01-2025 POP End: 09-30-2026

Matrix #8

POP Begin: 10-01-2025 POP End: 09-30-2026

Matrix #1 Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 10-01-2026 POP End: 09-30-2027

Matrix #2

POP Begin: 10-01-2026 POP End: 09-30-2027

Matrix #3

POP Begin: 10-01-2026 POP End: 09-30-2027

Matrix #4

POP Begin: 10-01-2026 POP End: 09-30-2027

Matrix #5

POP Begin: 10-01-2026 POP End: 09-30-2027

Matrix #6

POP Begin: 10-01-2026 POP End: 09-30-2027

Matrix #7

POP Begin: 10-01-2026 POP End: 09-30-2027

Matrix #8

POP Begin: 10-01-2026 POP End: 09-30-2027

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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):

http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/

(End of Clause)

52.216-4

52.222-49

ECONOMIC PRICE ADJUSTMENT LABOR AND MATERIAL

SERVICE CONTRACT LABOR STANDARDS—PLACE OF PERFORMANCE UNKNOWN

JAN 2017

MAY 2014

C.2 52.223-99 ENSURING ADEQUATE COVID-19 SAFETY PROTOCOLS FOR FEDERAL CONTRACTORS (OCT 2021) (DEVIATION)

(a) Definition. As used in this clause— United States or its outlying areas means—

(1) The fifty States;

(2) The District of Columbia;

(3) The commonwealths of Puerto Rico and the Northern Mariana Islands;

(4) The territories of American Samoa, Guam, and the United States Virgin Islands; and

(5) The minor outlying islands of Baker Island, Howland Island, Jarvis Island, Johnston Atoll, Kingman Reef, Midway Islands, Navassa Island, Palmyra Atoll, and Wake Atoll.

(b) Authority. This clause implements Executive Order 14042, Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors, dated September 9, 2021 (published in the Federal Register on September 14, 2021, 86 FR 50985).

(c) Compliance. The Contractor shall comply with all guidance, including guidance conveyed through Frequently Asked Questions, as amended during the performance of this contract, for contractor or subcontractor workplace locations published by the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force (Task Force Guidance) at https:/www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

(d) Subcontracts. The Contractor shall include the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (d), in subcontracts at any tier that exceed the simplified acquisition threshold, as defined in Federal Acquisition Regulation 2.101 on the date of subcontract award, and are for services, including construction, performed in whole or in part within the United States or its outlying areas.

(End of Clause) C.3 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.

[x] 852.215–70, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and Veteran-Owned Small Business Evaluation Factors.

[] 852.215–71, Evaluation Factor Commitments.

[X] 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.

[X] 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.

[] 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.

[] 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) C.4 VAAR 852.216-71 ECONOMIC PRICE ADJUSTMENT OF CONTRACT PRICE(S) BASED ON A PRICE INDEX (MAR 2018)

(a) To the extent that contract cost increases are provided for by this economic price adjustment clause, the Contractor warrants that the prices in this contract for the base period and any option periods do not include any amount to protect against such contingent cost increases.

(b) The Base and Adjusting Indexes, for the purpose of price adjustment under this clause, shall be Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Update/ Petroleum & Other Liquids as contained in U.S. Energy Information Administration Fuel Indexes may not publish each week or month.

as published by https://www.eia.gov/petroleum/gasdiesel/ All adjustments authorized under this clause shall be made by using the Base Index and Adjusting Indexes, which are published Weekly right now, but subject to change as index changes.

(1) The Base Index, for the purposes of price adjustment under this clause, shall be the most recent Index published prior to the date for receipt of offers, or the due date for receipt of best and final offers if discussions were held whichever is later. The Base Index shall remain constant for the entire term of the contract, including all option periods.

(2) The Adjusting Index shall be the most recent Index published prior to the date of contract adjustment, as specified in paragraph (d) of this clause.

(c) The percentage difference…