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17a. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR CODE FACILITY CODE 18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

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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

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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

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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

36C24425Q0558 04-09-2025

Victoria Droz 412-822-3781 04-16-2025

12:00 PM

36C244 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 4 VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System 1010 Delafield Rd.

Pittsburgh PA 15215 Contracting Officer: Victoria Droz Victoria.Droz@va.gov

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492110

1500 Employees

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36C693

Department of Veterans Affairs Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center

1111 East End Boulevard Wilkes-Barre PA 18711-0030

36C244

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 4 See Block 9

Austin Payment Center Department of Veterans Affairs

PO Box 149971 Austin TX 78714-9971

(877) 353-9791 (512) 460-5429

See CONTINUATION Page

The contactor shall provide Reusable Medical Device (RMD) courier service to transport both contaminated and sterile and sterile RMD daily between the Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center (WBVAMC) to and from the Allentown Outpatient Clinic (AOPC) in accordance with the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS). (See PWS for complete details).

A two-year, firm-fixed priced, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) is intended for courier services using FAR 13 procedures.

Task Orders to authorize and fund performance, availability of VA Funding.

Contract Effective Date: 04/20/2025 Contract Expiration Date: 04/19/2027

Contractor shall be responsible for selecting the correct wage title classification of workers and compliance with all applicable wage and hour laws per location of service. DOL The following Wage Determination (WD) applies:

WD 2015-4239 - Revision 28 - Date 12-23-2024 Luzerne County

See CONTINUATION Page Determined at Task Order Level

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Victoria Droz Contracting Officer

36C24425Q0558

Table of Contents

SECTION A

A.1 SF 1449 SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS

AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

C.1 52.216-18 ORDERING (AUG 2020)

C.2 52.216-19 ORDER LIMITATIONS (OCT 1995)

C.3 52.216-20 DEFINITE QUANTITY (OCT 1995)

C.4 52.232-19 AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR THE NEXT FISCAL YEAR (APR

1984)

C.5 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

C.6 VAAR 852.203-70 COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING (MAY 2018)

C.7 VAAR 852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS (NOV

2018)

C.8 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT

STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (JAN 2025)

SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS

SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

E.1 52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS

AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)

E.2 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (SEP 2023)

E.3 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

E.4 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB

1998)

E.5 52.212-2 EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL

SERVICES (NOV 2021)

E.6 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS—

COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (MAY 2024)

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 36C244 Victoria Droz

Department of Veterans Affairs

Network Contracting Office 4

VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System

1010 Delafield Rd.

Pittsburgh PA 15215

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

[X] 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] Monthly

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.

https://portal.tungsten-network.com/

ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS: The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the Solicitation numbered and dated as follows:

AMENDMENT NO DATE

B.2 PRICE SCHEDULE

A single two-year firm-fixed priced Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract type will be awarded with single year ordering periods. The Government will issue 12-month unilateral fixed priced task orders to authorize and fund performance.

NOTE: The Government shall order the below-specified guaranteed minimum under this IDIQ contract during the fiscal year in which the contract is awarded. The maximum amount under this contract is not guaranteed.

IDIQ Contract Minimum: $1,000.00 IDIQ Contract Maximum: $500,000.00

NOTE: Offerors shall complete all pricing fillable below and provide a firm-fixed price (CLINS 0001) in accordance with the CLIN below and the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

CLIN descriptions describe current trip averages per month. If the average number of trips per month is consistently higher (over by 3 months) or lower (under by 3 months), the VA or vendor may request a renegotiation of any firm-fixed priced CLIN (based on new trip, mileage, and wait time averages). CLINs will be reviewed every 6 months to verify actual trip averages per month.

ITEM INFORMATION

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24.00 MO ________________

Courier TO: Allentown Outpatient Clinic (AOPC) 3110 Hamilton Boulevard Allentown PA 18103 FROM: Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center (WBVAMC),1111 East End Blvd Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711.

Average trips per month 19 +/- 3 Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 04-20-2025 POP End: 04-19-2027

GRAND TOTAL ________________

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

C.1 52.216-18 ORDERING (AUG 2020)

(a) Any supplies and services to be furnished under this contract shall be ordered by issuance of delivery orders or task orders by the individuals or activities designated in the Schedule. Such orders may be issued from contract effective date through contract expiration date.

(b) All delivery orders or task orders are subject to the terms and conditions of this contract. In the event of conflict between a delivery order or task order and this contract, the contract shall control.

(c) A delivery order or task order is considered "issued" when—

(1) If sent by mail (includes transmittal by U.S. mail or private delivery service), the Government deposits the order in the mail;

(2) If sent by fax, the Government transmits the order to the Contractor’s fax number; or

(3) If sent electronically, the Government either—

(i) Posts a copy of the delivery order or task order to a Government document access system, and notice is sent to the Contractor; or

(ii) Distributes the delivery order or task order via email to the Contractor’s email address.

(d) Orders may be issued by methods other than those enumerated in this clause only if authorized in the contract.

(End of Clause)

C.2 52.216-19 ORDER LIMITATIONS (OCT 1995)

(a) Minimum order. When the Government requires supplies or services covered by this contract in an amount of less than $1,000.00, the Government is not obligated to purchase, nor is the Contractor obligated to furnish, those supplies or services under the contract.

(b) Maximum order. The Contractor is not obligated to honor—

(1) Any order for a single item in excess of $50,000.00;

(2) Any order for a combination of items in excess of $300,000.00; or

(3) A series of orders from the same ordering office within 7 days that together call for quantities exceeding the limitation in paragraph (b)(1) or (2) of this section.

(c) If this is a requirements contract (i.e., includes the Requirements clause at subsection 52.216-21 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)), the Government is not required to order a part of any one requirement from the Contractor if that requirement exceeds the maximum-order limitations in paragraph (b) of this section.

(d) Notwithstanding paragraphs (b) and (c) of this section, the Contractor shall honor any order exceeding the maximum order limitations in paragraph (b), unless that order (or orders) is returned to the ordering office within 3 days after issuance, with written notice stating the Contractor's intent not to ship the item (or items) called for and the reasons. Upon receiving this notice, the Government may acquire the supplies or services from another source.

(End of Clause)

C.3 52.216-20 DEFINITE QUANTITY (OCT 1995)

(a) This is a definite-quantity, indefinite-delivery contract for the supplies or services specified, and effective for the period stated, in the Schedule.

(b) The Government shall order the quantity of supplies or services specified in the Schedule, and the Contractor shall furnish them when ordered. Delivery or performance shall be at locations designated in orders issued in accordance with the Ordering clause and the Schedule.

(c) Except for any limitations on quantities in the Order Limitations clause or in the Schedule, there is no limit on the number of orders that may be issued. The Government may issue orders requiring delivery to multiple destinations or performance at multiple locations.

(d) Any order issued during the effective period of this contract and not completed within that time shall be completed by the Contractor within the time specified in the order. The contract shall govern the Contractor's and Government's rights and obligations with respect to that order to the same extent as if the order were completed during the contract's effective period;

provided, that the Contractor shall not be required to make any deliveries under this contract after expiration date .

(End of Clause)

C.4 52.232-19 AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR THE NEXT FISCAL YEAR

(APR 1984)

Funds are not presently available for performance under this contract beyond Current Fiscal Year. The Government's obligation for performance of this contract beyond that date is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made. No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise for performance under this contract beyond Current Fiscal Year, until funds are made available to the Contracting Officer for performance and until the Contractor receives notice of availability, to be confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer.

(End of Clause)

C.5 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far https://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/

(End of Clause)

FAR

Number

Title Date

52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE OCT 2018

52.204-18 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE

MAINTENANCE

AUG 2020

52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL

PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

NOV 2023

52.232-18 AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS APR 1984

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.6 VAAR 852.203-70 COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING (MAY 2018)

The Contractor shall not make reference in its commercial advertising to Department of Veterans Affairs contracts in a manner that states or implies the Department of Veterans Affairs approves or endorses the Contractor’s products or services or considers the Contractor’s products or services superior to other products or services.

(End of Clause)

C.7 VAAR 852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT

REQUESTS (NOV 2018)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

(1) Contract financing payment has the meaning given in FAR 32.001;

(2) Designated agency office means the office designated by the purchase order, agreement, or contract to first receive and review invoices. This office can be contractually designated as the receiving entity. This office may be different from the office issuing the payment;

(3) Electronic form means an automated system transmitting information electronically according to the accepted electronic data transmission methods and formats identified in paragraph (c) of this clause. Facsimile, email, and scanned documents are not acceptable electronic forms for submission of payment requests;

(4) Invoice payment has the meaning given in FAR 32.001; and

(5) Payment request means any request for contract financing payment or invoice payment submitted by the contractor under this contract.

(b) Electronic payment requests. Except as provided in paragraph (e) of this clause, the contractor shall submit payment requests in electronic form. Purchases paid with a

Government-wide commercial purchase card are considered to be an electronic transaction for purposes of this rule, and therefore no additional electronic invoice submission is required.

(c) Data transmission. A contractor must ensure that the data transmission method and format are through one of the following:

(1) VA’s Electronic Invoice Presentment and Payment System at the current website address provided in the contract.

(2) Any system that conforms to the X12 electronic data interchange (EDI) formats established by the Accredited Standards Center (ASC) and chartered by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

(d) Invoice requirements. Invoices shall comply with FAR 32.905.

(e) Exceptions. If, based on one of the circumstances in this paragraph (e), the Contracting Officer directs that payment requests be made by mail, the Contractor shall submit payment requests by mail through the United States Postal Service to the designated agency office.

Submission of payment requests by mail may be required for—

(1) Awards made to foreign vendors for work performed outside the United States;

(2) Classified contracts or purchases when electronic submission and processing of payment requests could compromise the safeguarding of classified or privacy information;

(3) Contracts awarded by contracting officers in the conduct of emergency operations, such as responses to national emergencies;

(4) Solicitations or contracts in which the designated agency office is a VA entity other than the VA Financial Services Center in Austin, Texas; or

(5) Solicitations or contracts in which the VA designated agency office does not have electronic invoicing capability as described above.

(End of Clause)

(End of Addendum to 52.212-4)

C.8 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO

IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL

PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (JAN 2025) (DEVIATION FEB

2025)

(a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services:

(1) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (JAN 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(2) 52.204–23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab Covered Entities (DEC 2023) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115–91).

(3) 52.204–25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (NOV 2021) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115–232).

(4) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (NOV 2015).

(5) 52.232–40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (MAR 2023) (31 U.S.C. 3903 and 10 U.S.C. 3801).

(6) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (AUG 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).

(7) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) (Public Laws 108-77 and 108-78 (19 U.S.C. 3805 note)).

(b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services:

[] (1) 52.203–6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (JUN 2020), with Alternate I (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 4655).

[] (2) 52.203–13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C.

3509).

[] (3) 52.203–15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (JUN 2010) (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5). (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.)

[X] (4) 52.203–17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (NOV 2023) (41 U.S.C. 4712);

this clause does not apply to contracts of DoD, NASA, the Coast Guard, or applicable elements of the intelligence community—see FAR 3.900(a).

[X] (5) 52.204–10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (JUN 2020) (Pub. L. 109–282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

[] (6) [Reserved]

[] (7) 52.204–14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (OCT 2016) (Pub. L. 111–117, section 743 of Div. C).

[] (8) 52.204–15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (OCT 2016) (Pub. L. 111–117, section 743 of Div. C).

[X] (9) 52.204–27, Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (JUN 2023) (Section 102 of Division R of Pub. L. 117–328).

[] (10) 52.204–28, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders—Federal Supply Schedules, Governmentwide Acquisition Contracts, and Multi-Agency Contracts. (DEC 2023) (Pub. L. 115–390, title II).

[X] (11)(i) 52.204–30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders— Prohibition.

(DEC 2023) (Pub. L. 115–390, title II).

[] (ii) Alternate I (DEC 2023) of 52.204–30.

[X] (12) 52.209–6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Proposed for Debarment, or Voluntarily Excluded. (JAN 2025) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

[] (13) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters

(OCT 2018) (41 U.S.C. 2313).

[] (14) [Reserved]

[] (15) 52.219–3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

[] (16) 52.219–4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (OCT 2022) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

[] (17) [Reserved]

[] (18)(i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644).

[] (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-6.

[] (19)(i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644).

[] (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-7.

[] (20) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (JAN 2025) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

[] (21)(i) 52.219–9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (JAN 2025) (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 2025) of 52.219–9.

[] (v) Alternate IV (JAN 2025) of 52.219–9.

[] (22)(i) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

[] (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-13.

[] (23) 52.219–14, Limitations on Subcontracting (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C. 657s).

[] (24) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages—Subcontracting Plan (SEP 2021) (15 U.S.C.

637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

[] (25) 52.219–27, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Concerns Eligible Under the SDVOSB Program (FEB 2024) (15 U.S.C. 657f).

[X] (26) (i) 52.219-28, Postaward Small Business Program Rerepresentation (JAN 2025) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).

[] (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219–28.

[] (27) 52.219–29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business Concerns (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

[] (28) 52.219–30, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Women-Owned Small Business Concerns Eligible Under the Women-Owned Small Business Program (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

[] (29) 52.219-32, Orders Issued Directly Under Small Business Reserves (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

[] (30) 52.219–33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (SEP 2021) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(17)).

[X] (31) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (JUN 2003) (E.O. 11755).

[] (32) 52.222–19, Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (JAN 2025) (E.O. 13126).

[] (33) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015).

[] (34)(i) 52.222–26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016) (E.O. 11246).

[] (ii) Alternate I (FEB 1999) of 52.222-26.

[X] (35)(i) 52.222–35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

[] (ii) Alternate I (JUL 2014) of 52.222-35.

[] (36)(i) 52.222–36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020) (29 U.S.C.

793).

[] (ii) Alternate I (JUL 2014) of 52.222-36.

[X] (37) 52.222–37, Employment Reports on Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

[] (38) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act

(DEC 2010) (E.O. 13496).

[X] (39)(i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (NOV 2021) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

[] (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

[X] (40) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (JAN 2025). (E.O. 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial products or commercial services as prescribed in FAR 22.1803.)

[] (41)(i) 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA- Designated Items (MAY 2008) (42 U.S.C.6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

[] (ii) Alternate I (MAY 2008) of 52.223-9 (42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(C)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

[] (42) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (MAY 2024) (42 U.S.C. 7671, et seq.).

[] (43) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (MAY 2024) (42 U.S.C. 7671, et seq.).

[] (44) 52.223-20, Aerosols. (MAY 2024) (42 U.S.C. 7671, et seq.).

[] (45) 52.223-21, Foams (MAY 2024). (42 U.S.C. 7671, et seq.).

[X] (46) 52.223-23, Sustainable Products and Services (MAY 2024) (E.O. 14057, 7 U.S.C.

8102, 42 U.S.C. 6962, 42 U.S.C. 8259b, and 42 U.S.C. 7671I).

[] (47)(i) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (JAN 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

[] (ii) Alternate I (JAN 2017) of 52.224-3.

[] (48)(i) 52.225-1, Buy American—Supplies (OCT 2022) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).

[] (ii) Alternate I (OCT 2022) of 52.225-1.

[] (49)(i) 52.225-3, Buy American—Free Trade Agreements—Israeli Trade Act (NOV 2023) (19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, 19 U.S.C. chapter 29 (sections 4501-4732), Public Law 103-182, 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108- 302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, 110-138, 112-41, 112-42, and 112-43.

[] (ii) Alternate I [Reserved].

[] (iii) Alternate II (JAN 2025) of 52.225-3.

[] (iv) Alternate III (FEB 2024) of 52.225-3.

[] (v) Alternate IV (OCT 2022) of 52.225-3.

[] (50) 52.225–5, Trade Agreements (NOV 2023) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note

[X] (51) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (FEB 2021) (E.O.'s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

[] (52) 52.225–26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (OCT 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. Subtitle A, Part V, Subpart G Note).

[] (53) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (NOV 2007) (42 U.S.C.

5150).

[] (54) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (NOV 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

[X] (55) 52.226-8, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving

(MAY 2024) (E.O. 13513)

[X] (56) 52.229–12, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (FEB 2021).

[] (57) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 3805).

[] (58) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Products and Commercial Services

(NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 3805).

[X] (59) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management

(OCT 2018) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

[] (60) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Other than System for Award Management (JUL 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

[] (61) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (MAY 2014) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

[] (62) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (AUG 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

[X] (63) 52.240–1, Prohibition on Unmanned Aircraft Systems Manufactured or Assembled by American Security Drone Act—Covered Foreign Entities (NOV 2024) (Sections 1821–1826, Pub. L. 118–31, 41 U.S.C. 3901 note prec.).

[] (64) 52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (JAN 2017)(15 U.S.C.

637(d)(13)).

[] (65)(i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (NOV 2021) (46 U.S.C. 55305 and 10 U.S.C. 2631).

[] (ii) Alternate I (APR 2003) of 52.247-64.

[] (iii) Alternate II (NOV 2021) of 52.247-64.

(c) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services:

[X] (1) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (AUG 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

[X] (2) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (MAY 2014) (29 U.S.C.

206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

Employee Class Monetary Wage-Fringe Benefits EO 14026 Rate See Current WD

[X] (3) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards—Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (AUG 2018) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C.

chapter 67).

[] (4) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards—Price Adjustment (MAY 2014) (29 U.S.C 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

[] (5) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment—Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

[] (6) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services—Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

[X] (7) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026

(JAN 2022).

[X] (8) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2022) (E.O. 13706).

[] (9) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (JUN 2020) (42 U.S.C. 1792).

[] (10) 52.247-69, Reporting Requirement for U.S.-Flag Air Carriers Regarding Training to Prevent Human Trafficking (JAN 2025) (49 U.S.C. 40118(g)).

(d) Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph (d) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, as defined in FAR 2.101, on the date of award of this contract, and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records—Negotiation.

(1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor's directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract.

(2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all reasonable times the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR Subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved.

(3) As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and regardless of form. This does not require the

Contractor to create or maintain any record that the Contractor does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law.

(e)(1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), and (d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in this paragraph (e)(1) in a subcontract for commercial products or commercial services. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause—

(i) 52.203–13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C.

3509).

(ii) 52.203–17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (NOV 2023) (41 U.S.C. 4712).

(iii) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (JAN 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(iv) 52.204–23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab Covered Entities (DEC 2023) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115–91).

(v) 52.204–25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (NOV 2021) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115–232).

(vi) 52.204–27, Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (JUN 2023) (Section 102 of Division R of Pub. L. 117–328).

(vii) (A) 52.204–30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders— Prohibition.

(DEC 2023) (Pub. L. 115–390, title II).

(B) Alternate I (DEC 2023) of 52.204–30.

(viii) 52.219–8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (JAN 2025) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds the applicable threshold specified in FAR 19.702(a) on the date of subcontract award, the subcontractor must include 52.219–8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.

(ix) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015).

(x) 52.222–26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016) (E.O. 11246).

(xi) 52.222–35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(xii) 52.222–36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020) (29 U.S.C. 793).

(xiii) 52.222–37, Employment Reports on Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(xiv) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (DEC 2010) (E.O. 13496). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (f) of FAR clause 52.222-40.

(xv) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (AUG 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xvi)(A) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (NOV 2021) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

(B) Alternate I (MAR 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

(xvii) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment—Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xviii) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services—Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xix) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (JAN 2025) (E.O. 12989).

(xx) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (JAN 2022).

(xxi) 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2022) (E.O. 13706).

(xxii)(A) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (JAN 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

(B) Alternate I (JAN 2017) of 52.224-3.

(xxiii) 52.225–26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (OCT 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. Subtitle A, Part V, Subpart G Note).

(xxiv) 52.226–6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (JUN 2020) (42 U.S.C. 1792). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226- 6.

(xxv) 52.232–40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (MAR 2023) (31 U.S.C. 3903 and 10 U.S.C. 3801). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph

(c) of 52.232–40.

(xxvi) 52.240–1, Prohibition on Unmanned Aircraft Systems Manufactured or Assembled by American Security Drone Act—Covered Foreign Entities (NOV 2024) (Sections 1821–1826, Pub. L. 118–31, 41 U.S.C.3901 note prec.).

(xxvii) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (NOV 2021) (46 U.S.C. 55305 and 10 U.S.C. 2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64.

(2) While not required, the Contractor may include in its subcontracts for commercial products and commercial services a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations.

(End of Clause)

SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR

ATTACHMENTS

D.1 PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

Courier Services - Department of Veterans Affairs Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center

Section 1. GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1 Description:

The Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Wilkes-Barre, PA; Sterile Processing Service (SPS) has determined the need for a Reusable Medical Device (RMD) transport service for both contaminated and sterile RMD. This requirement includes the transport of both contaminated and sterile Reusable Medical Devices (RMD) daily between the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, (WBVAMC), 1111 East End Boulevard, Wilkes-Barre PA 18711 to and from the Allentown Outpatient Clinic (AOPC) 3110 Hamilton Boulevard, Allentown PA 18103, Monday through Friday with the exception of federal holidays.

A two-year indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract is intended for courier services.

IDIQ contract will serve as an indefinite delivery vehicle and authorization to proceed will be provided via task orders placed against. This will be contingent upon the availability of VA funding and VA medical centers’ needs.

Contractor shall provide all necessary management, labor, equipment, vehicles, resources, information security (HIPAA), and insurance to provide courier services to and from the Veteran Affairs Medical Centers (VAMCs), Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs), and various locations cited in the PWS Courier Services Schedule (Attached).

All work is to be performed in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations or ordinances, including any specified regulations for information security (HIPAA), dangerous goods, diagnostic specimens, or bio-hazardous materials. The following training, insurance, licenses, and certifications are required of Contractor.

Product delivery to and from the Department of Veterans Affairs Wilkes-Barre Medical Center, 1111 East End Boulevard, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711 and the Allentown Outpatient Clinic (AOPC) 3110 Hamilton Boulevard, Allentown PA 18103 will occur during duty hours for SPS which are 05:30 AM-24:00 PM ET Monday through Friday. The government-recognized US holidays are New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, President’s Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans’ Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. If the holiday falls on a Sunday, it is observed on Monday.

The Sterile Processing Service (SPS) requires a program to transport sterile and contaminated surgical instruments between WBVAMC and AOPC Monday through Friday with the exception of federal holidays according to the following daily schedule:

1.1.1 Sterile pick up of RMD from WBVAMC by 11:00AM

1.1.2 Drop off sterile RMD and pick up of contaminated instruments from AOPC by

12:30PM.

1.1.3 Drop off contaminated RMD and pick up of sterile RMD from WBVAMC by

2:00PM.

1.1.4 Drop off sterile RMD and pick up of contaminated RMD from AOPC by 3:30PM.

1.1.5 Drop off contaminated RMD to WBVAMC by 5:00PM.

Service program transport must include environmentally controlled and monitored vehicle that consistently meets the VHA Directive 1116 Management of Critical and Semi-Critical RMD guidelines of 66-72 degrees Fahrenheit and 20-60% humidity. There must be wall mounted environmental controlled sensors in the vehicle. Additional sensors for the monitoring of transport environment will be in each clean and soiled transport bin to monitor internal conditions while in travel.

There must be a physical separation between soiled and sterile at all times, as in, a solid wall or barrier in separate cargo areas, both environmentally controlled and secured. The transport bins that are used to travel the soiled and sterile RMD must be braced into place in two separate areas in the unit with sealed compartments and easy access.

Environmental control conditions must be in compliance with ANSI/AAMI ST79 which is mandated within the VAMC system for safe transport.

The procedures for packaging and transporting of contaminated items off-site for reprocessing must comply with applicable Department of Transportation (DOT) and state regulations.

Alerts will be electronically notified to both the shipper and the Chief of SPS in real time when environmental parameters do not meet compliance.

Daily records and account history must be stored and sent to the shipper as standard practice via reports according to shipper preference.

Records, to include Photo Proof of Delivery (POD), will be kept for a period of 3 years in accordance with VHA Directive 1116 Management of Critical and Semi Critical RMD and Records Disposition 1150.3 Quality Management (QM) Records (Confidential and Non- Confidential).

1.2 Type of Contract

Firm Fixed-Price, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity.

2.0 ACRONYMS AND DEFINITIONS:

2.1. Acronyms. Following are acronyms which may be used in place of full text throughout this Performance Work Statement:

AQL Acceptable Quality Level CAP Corrective Action Plan CBOC Community Based Outpatient Clinic CDC Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDR Contract Discrepancy Report CLIN Contract Line-Item Number CO Contracting Officer

CPARS Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System CPR Contract Performance Report DOT Department of Transportation FAR Federal Acquisition Regulation HIPAA Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act IDIQ Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity JCAHO Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Organization OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration POC Point of Contact POP Period of Performance PRS Performance Requirements Summary PWS Performance Work Statement QASP Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan QCP Quality Control Plan SDS Services Delivery Summary TO Task Order TSO Temporary Storage and Disposal Site UN United Nation U.S.C. United States Codes VA Department of Veterans Affairs VAMC Veterans Affairs Medical Center VAMC POC Veterans Affairs Medical Center’s Point of Contact VHA Veterans Health Administration VISN Veterans Integrated Service Network

2.2. Definitions. Following are definitions for words or phrases used throughout this PWS.

VA Handbook 6500.6 for Contract Security Link:

https://www.va.gov/vapubs/Search_action.cfm?FormNo=6500

Business Days. Monday-Friday excluding the weekends and federal holidays.

Calendar Days. Every consecutive day on the calendar, including federal holidays and weekends.

Contractor. A supplier or vendor having a contract to provide specific supplies or service to the Government. The term used in this PWS refers to the prime Contractor.

Contracting Officer. A person with authority to enter, administer, and terminate contracts and make related determinations and findings on behalf of the Government. The only individual legally authorized to bind the Government.

Quality Assurance. The Government procedures to verify provided Contractor services are performed according to acceptable standards.

Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). A written document specifying the methodology to be used to surveil Contractor performance.

Quality Control. All measures taken by Contractor to assure the quality of services provided meets contract requirements.

Task Order (TO). An order for services placed against the awarded/established contract.

https://www.va.gov/vapubs/Search_action.cfm?FormNo=6500

Veteran Affairs Medical Center Point of Contact (VAMC POC). A government employee of the Veteran Affairs Medical Centers. This individual works on site, has authority to provide direction to Contractor if within scope of the contract, does not constitute and change to the contract, and has no funding implications. The VAMC POC shall report any indication of non-compliance to COR/CO and the Contracting Officer will promptly take appropriate action. Such appointment must be in writing and must state the Veteran Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) POC’s scope of authority and limitations. This individual does not have authority to change the terms and conditions of the contract.

3.0 Requirement:

Items to be picked up and delivered include but are not limited to:

Soiled and Sterile Reusable Medical Devices of a Critical and Semi-Critical Spaulding Classification.

Additional Courier/Contractor Requirements and Responsibilities:

3.1 Environmentally monitored and controlled vehicle. The controlled parameters within the unit must be in compliance with VHA Directive 1116 Management of Critical and Semi- Critical RMD environmental standards for the transport and storage of RMD.

Recommended parameters must meet 66–72-degree Fahrenheit and 20-60% humidity at all times for the safety and integrity of the RMD.

3.2 Breach alerts sent to Chef of Sterile Processing Service and the shipper in real time of environmental deviations withing the unit.

3.3 The procedures for packaging and transporting contaminated items off-site for reprocessing must comply with the applicable Department of Transportation (DOT) and state regulations.

Certain contaminated “non-waste” products are considered to be “infectious substances” under DOT regulations. The DOT defines an infectious substance as a “material known or reasonable expected to contain a pathogen. A pathogen is a microorganism that can cause disease in humans or animals (49 CFR 173.134 [a] [1]. Such products quality as Class 6, Division 6.2, hazardous materials and thus fall under DOT’s regulations for “Infectious Substances (Etiologic Agents).”

3.4 Certain states also have regulations that can affect the transport of contaminated items.

Clean and contaminated items should be separated to prevent cross- contamination during transport Vehicles (motorized or manual) used for transporting contaminated items between health care facilities should a) provide for the complete separation of contaminated items from clean and sterile items; b) be secured within the vehicle to prevent damage to contents and to prevent contamination by spills; c) allow for ease of loading and unloading; d) allow for decontamination after use; e) remain closed at all times except during loading and unloading; f) be completely enclosed to prevent leaks; and g) be checked periodically to ensure that there are no leaks. Transport vehicles that are loaded and ready for transport should not be left unattended in unsecured areas. As stated previously: “a physical separation between soiled and sterile at all times, as in, a solid wall or barrier in separate cargo areas, both environmentally controlled and secured. The transport bins that are used to travel the soiled and sterile RMD must be braced into place in two separate areas in the unit with sealed compartments and easy access.”

3.5 Fixed, flat rate acceptance by contractor for billing, per trip, between facilities.

3.6 Training and certification of all drivers in the following:

3.6.1 AAMI ST79 2020, OSHA BBP 29 CFR 1910.1030

3.6.2 49 CFR 173.134 Class 6, Division 6.2, Cat. A & B, UN 3373

3.6.3 OSHA BBP, HIPAA, Distracted Driving, Hours of Service, CXT

3.6.4 Work Practice Controls; Hazards, Training Focus: Proper Tub Handling, Transport, Loading, Unloading, and Safety. BBP Event Responses, Sill Kit/PPE Usage, Reports and Health Evaluation.

Schedule of performance:

3.7 Product delivery to and from the Department of Veterans Affairs Wilkes-Barre Medical

Center, 1111 East End Boulevard, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711 and the Allentown Outpatient Clinic (AOPC) 3110 Hamilton Boulevard, Allentown PA 18103 will occur during duty hours for SPS which are 06:30 AM-24:00 PM ET Monday through Friday. The government-recognized US holidays are New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, President’s Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans’ Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. If the holiday falls on a Sunday, it is observed on Monday.

3.8 The Sterile Processing Service (SPS) requires a program to transport sterile and contaminated surgical instruments between WBVAMC and AOPC Monday through Friday with the exception of federal holidays according to the following daily schedule:

2.3.1 Sterile pick up of RMD from WBVAMC by 11:00AM

2.3.2 Drop off sterile RMD and pick up of contaminated instruments from AOPC by

12:30PM.

2.3.3 Drop off contaminated RMD and pick up of sterile RMD from WBVAMC by

2:00PM.

2.3.4 Drop off sterile RMD and pick up of contaminated RMD from AOPC by 3:30PM.

2.3.5 Drop off contaminated RMD to WBVAMC by 5:00PM.

3.9 All deliveries and pickups of soiled and sterile RMD will occur in the Sterile Processing Service at WBVAMC. All soiled picks at AOPC will be in Room 251 of the dental clinic soiled utility room. All sterile deliveries to AOPC will be designated by Clinic Administration Officer and shall be distributed and stored immediate in compliance with VHA Directive 1116 Management of Critical and Semi Critical RMD.

3.10 Delivery shall be coordinated with the POC, Chief of Sterile Processing Service, Monday through Friday 08:00 AM-16:30 PM ET.

Government Responsibilities.

VAMCs will provide the bags, totes, coolers, containers, locks, and zip ties. Items will always be secured (locked), while in Contractor’s possession. The Wilkes-Barre VAMC will supply all appropriate travel courier containers in accordance with ANSI/AAMI ST 79 and 58 regulations as well as VHA Directive 1116(2) Management of Critical and Semi-Critical Reusable Medical Devices.

4. Contractor Vehicles/Personnel.

The Contractor and its drivers shall comply with the following:

(1) Obtain and maintain all insurances required by state and federal law for operation in any state applicable to the associated Contract Line Items (CLINs).

(2) Obtain and maintain all bonds required by state and federal law.

(3) Obtain and maintain all licenses required by state and federal law.

(4) Vehicles shall have company…