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STANDARD FORM 1449

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30

36C24625Q0041

Monique Cordero, Contract Specialist 757-315-3977 10-18-2024 4:00pm EDT

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 6 100 Emancipation Drive Hampton, VA 23667

X 100

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562998

$16.5 Million

NET 30

N/A

W.G. Bill Hefner VA Medical Center 1601 Brenner Avenue

Salisbury NC 28144-2515

Network Contracting Office 6

Hampton VA 23667

Financial Services Center

PO BOX 149971

Austin TX 78714-9971

512-460-5049 512-460-5221

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This solicitation is for preventative maintenance to include clearing, removal of grease trapped or clogged in trap, maintenance and repair of greate trap to perform at maximum operational capcity at the W.G. Bill Hefner VA Medical Center located at 1601 Brenner Avenue, Salisbury, NC 28144-2515.

This solicitiation is a 100% Small Business set-aide requirement.

See CONTINUATION Page

Monique R. Cordero Contracting Officer

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 ............................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.

B.3 STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

B.4 SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

C.1 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)

C.2 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000)

C.3 VAAR 852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS

(NOV 2018)

C.4 VAAR 852.242-71 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER (OCT 2020)

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C.6 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO

IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL

PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (MAY 2024)

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SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS

D.1 WAGE DETERMINATION

SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

E.1 INSTRUCTIONS TO QUOTERS

E.1 52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN

TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR

EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021) ............................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.

E.2 52.204-29 FEDERAL ACQUISITION SUPPLY CHAIN SECURITY ACT

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SERVICES (NOV 2021) ................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.

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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: Monique R. Cordero, Contracting Officer

Network Contracting Office 6

Hampton, VA 23667

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 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.

Department of Veterans Affaris Financial Services Center

PO Box 149971 Austin, TX 78714-9971

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

NUMBER

DESCRIPTION OF

SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

12 MO ___________ _________

MONTHLY PUMPING OF 4 IG TANKS INCLUDING

FUEL/ENERGY RECOVERY SURCHARGE AND

ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE DISPOSAL FEE.

COVER 20-GAL INSIDE GREASE TRAPS FOR BUILDING 2,3,6,

AND 42

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 11/01/2024 POP End: 10/31/2025

4 JB ___________ _________

QUARTERLY PUMPING OF OG TANK AT BUILDING 5 (2500

GAL) TANK INCLUDING FUEL/ENERGY RECOVERY

SURCHARGE AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE

DISPOSAL FEE. COVERS

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 11/01/2024 POP End: 10/31/2025

BASE YEAR TOTAL COST: $___________

FUEL/ENERGY RECOVERY SURCHARGE AND

ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE DISPOSAL FEE.

COVER 20-GAL INSIDE GREASE TRAPS FOR BUILDING 2,3,6,

AND 42

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 11/01/2025 POP End: 10/31/2026

GAL) TANK INCLUDING FUEL/ENERGY RECOVERY

SURCHARGE AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE

DISPOSAL FEE. COVERS

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 11/01/2025 POP End: 10/31/2026

OPTION YEAR 1 TOTAL COST: $__________

FUEL/ENERGY RECOVERY SURCHARGE AND

ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE DISPOSAL FEE.

COVER 20-GAL INSIDE GREASE TRAPS FOR BUILDING 2,3,6,

AND 42

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 11/01/2026 POP End: 10/31/2027

GAL) TANK INCLUDING FUEL/ENERGY RECOVERY

SURCHARGE AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE

DISPOSAL FEE. COVERS

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 11/01/2026 POP End: 10/31/2027

OPTION YEAR 2 TOTAL COST: $____________

CONTRACT GRAND TOTAL COST:$_________

B.3 STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

BACKGROUND

The Department of Veterans Affairs Administration, Engineering department at the W.G. Bill Hefner VA Medical Center located at 1601 Brenner Avenue, Salisbury, NC, 28144-2515 has need of preventative maintenance for the grease traps in the facility in accordance with all terms and conditions, provisions and requirements listed here in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW).

OBJECTIVE

In accordance with the terms and conditions stated herein, as outlined within this Statement of Work (SOW) the contractor shall provide preventative maintenance for the pumping of one (1) large kitchen trap for OG tank in Bldg. 5 and monthly pumping of four (4) IG tanks. The contractor will need to provide cleaning and clearing of grease traps, and maintenance of grease traps to include repairs if needed.

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The expected period of performance is one (1) base year and two (2) option years. No Service shall be performed under this contract after the end of the contract period.

SCOPE

The Contractor shall provide maintenance of grease traps to include; clearing, removal of grease trapped or clogged in trap, maintenance and repair of grease trap to perform at maximum operational capacity. Maintenance on grease traps shall be done monthly and quarterly as needed in accordance with VA standards and regulations.

SERVICES:

The Contractor shall provide preventative maintenance to include; degreasing, pumping and clearing grease traps, maintenance and repairs to ensure that grease traps are at operational capacity. The contractor shall be certified and licensed with Trade Effluent License, NSF Certification, and PDI Certification and provide current certification and licensure. The contractor shall perform all services in accordance with all contract terms, conditions, clauses, provisions and Statement of Work (SOW).

1. SPECIFICATION OF SERVICES TO BE PROVICED:

The Contractor shall provide maintenance on kitchen grease traps located in Bldg.5 to include;

removal of grease trapped in drains, pumping of one (1) large kitchen trap for OG tank in Bldg.

5 and monthly pumping of four (4) IG tanks, and repairs as needed to ensure grease traps perform at operational capacity.

General Requirements:

The Contractor shall comply with the following general requirements:

a. The Contractor shall comply with Federal, State, and Local Laws, plus any Federal Regulations as applicable to the performance of this contract.

b. The Contractor shall be qualified and certified to handle and remove all grease in accordance with local, state, and Federal regulations and standards.

c. Contractor shall maintain certifications and licenses throughout entire contract period.

Qualifications includes but not limited to certification of all repair persons and repair as being trained/qualified to perform required repairs and maintenance services. The Government shall maintain the right to seek proof of qualification prior to award and anytime during contract period of performance.

d. The Contractor shall perform maintenance services during the normal hours of coverage which are every third Thursday of each month at 4:00am excluding federal holidays.

Except by special alternative arrangement coordinated with the COR.

e. All services/repairs will be performed during normal business hours of coverage unless requested or approved by COR or his designee. Federal holidays observed by the Salisbury VAMC are listed in the Special Contract Requirements section.

Building to be

Serviced Service

Required Equipment to be Serviced

Frequency of Service

Specification for Service

Building #2 Maintenance IG Grease Trap Monthly Third(3rd) Thursday of each month at 4:00 a.m.

Building # 3 Maintenance IG Grease Trap Monthly Third(3rd) Thursday of each month at 4:00 a.m.

Building #5 Maintenance OG Grease Trap

Quarterly Third(3rd) Thursday of each month at 4:00 a.m.

Building #6 Maintenance IG Grease Trap Monthly Third(3rd) Thursday of each month at 4:00 a.m.

Building # 42 Maintenance IG Grease Trap Monthly Third(3rd) Thursday of each month at 4:00 a.m.

2. MAINTEANCE:

The Contractor in accordance with the manufacturer’s requirements, NFPA, TJC and local policy, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance is required on this highly specialized equipment.

All service (including parts) must be equal to or greater than the original manufacturer when providing maintenance and repairs.

3. TB, FLU, OSHA REQUIREMENTS:

TB – The Contractor shall comply with the Federal/California OSHA Blood borne Pathogens Standard. Negative Results WITHIN 90 DAYS are required for badging.

The Contractor shall:

a) Have methods by which all employees are educated as to risks associated with blood borne pathogens.

b) Have policies and procedures which reduce the risk of employee exposure to blood borne pathogens.

c) Have mechanisms for employee counseling and treatment following exposure to blood borne pathogens.

Provide appropriate personal protective equipment/clothing such as gloves, gowns, masks, protective eyewear, and mouthpieces for the employee during performance of the contract.

Flu – Flu Shot or Mask (November 30th to March 31st)

• The Contractor shall comply with the W. G. Hefner Medical Center VA Directive 1192 requirements for Flu Shots. All Construction Contractors and Maintenance Contractors working on Site must either have a Flu Shot or wear a mask regardless of interaction with patient areas.

• Personnel must produce a flu shot record or will have to wear a mask while on property.

OSHA – The Contractor shall comply with the Federal Guidelines. A minimum of 10 hours training is required.

4. BADGING REQUIEMENR FOR SALISBURY VAMC:

All contract workers/employees are required to obtain and wear a Personal Identification Verification (PIV) badge. The badge must always be visible while worker is on the VA Medical Center campus.

1. This document applies to all new and renewal of badges. Badging is required to new Contractors beginning newly awarded Maintenance Contracts,

2. Badges are renewed just prior to their expiration. It is the duty of the Contract Supervisor to ensure badges are renewed prior to expiration. Updated OSHA, TB testing, and flu shot (if during flu season) will be required for renewals.

3. Two (2) forms of Identification are required:

a. Valid State ID.

b. Work Visa.

c. INS Social Security care with “Valid for Work Purposes Only”.

d. Non-U.S. Passport with INS paperwork validating their right to work in the US.

e. Naturalized Card: Must be carried by the worker/employee always while on property.

5. PAYMENTS

Payments will be made in monthly in arrears following the receipt of the invoice and the monthly summary report.

B.4 SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

1. KEY PERSONNEL

Key personnel will be identified in the proposal and shall be considered key personnel essential for the successful completion of the work performed under the contract. The contractor agrees that such personnel shall not be removed, diverted or replaced from the work without prior written approval of the Contracting Officer. The contractor shall submit written notice of proposed personnel changes to the Contracting Officer for approval at least thirty (30) business days in advance.

2. WORK HOURS

The services covered by this contract shall be furnished by the contractor as defined herein. The contractor shall not be required, except in case of emergency, to furnish such services on a Federal Holiday or during off duty hours as described below.

The following terms have the following meanings:

(1) Normal working hours: every Third (3rd) Thursday of each month at 4:00am., excluding federal holidays.

(2) Federal Holidays: The 11 holidays observed by the Federal Government are:

New Year’s Day Martin Luther King’s Day President’s Day Memorial Day

Juneteenth Day Independence Day Labor Day Columbus Day

Veterans Day Thanksgiving Christmas

Any other day specifically declared by the President of the United States to be a federal holiday.

When one of the holidays falls on Sunday, the following Monday shall be observed as a Federal Holiday. When a holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday shall be observed as a Federal Holiday.

3. BILLING AND PAYMENT

Invoices shall be submitted monthly in arrears, and shall include at a minimum:

• Date of Invoice

• Contract Number

• Obligation Number (Purchase Order Number)

• Vendor Name

• Invoice Number

• CLIN/ Line-Item No. & Date of Service

Al invoices from the contractor shall be submitted electronically in accordance with VAAR Clause 852.232-72 Electronic Submission of Payments Requests. The contractor shall submit payment requests in electronic form via VA’s Electronic Invoice Presentment & Payment System. See Website at http://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp .

4. CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

Notwithstanding the Contractor's responsibility for total management during the performance of this contract, the administration of the contract will require maximum coordination between the Government and the Contractor.

The Contracting Officer is the only person authorized to approve changes or modify any of the requirements of this contract. The Contractor shall communicate with the Contracting Officer on all matters pertaining to contract administration. Only the Contracting Officer is authorized to make commitments or issue changes that shall affect price, quantity or quality of performance of this contract.

The COR shall be responsible for the overall technical administration of this contract as outlined in the COR Delegation of Authority.

In the event the Contractor effects any such change at the direction of any person other than the Contracting Officer without authority, no adjustment shall be made in the contract price to cover an increase in costs incurred as a result thereof.

POINTS OF CONTACT

Monique R. Cordero, Contracting Officer (CO) Department of Veterans Affairs VISN 6 Network Contracting Office 100 Emancipation Drive, Building 27 Hampton, Virginia 23667 757-315-3977 Fax 757-728-3132

5. SMOKE FREE VHA:

Under VHA Directive 1085, all VHA health care facilities (including CBOCs and HCCs) will be smoke-free for patients, visitors, contractors, volunteers, and vendors effective October 1, 2019.

The policy applies to cigarettes, cigars, pipes, or any combustion of tobacco, including but not limited to electronic or e-cigarettes, vape pens or e-cigars.

http://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp

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

FAR

Number

Title Date

52.203-17 CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE WHISTLEBLOWER

RIGHTS

NOV 2023

52.204-9 PERSONAL IDENTITY VERIFICATION OF

CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL

JAN 2011

52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT

MAINTENANCE

OCT 2018

52.204-18 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE

MAINTENANCE

AUG 2020

852.203-70 COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING MAY 2018

852.204-70 PERSONAL IDENTITY VERIFICATION OF

CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL

MAY 2020

852.215-71 EVALUATION FACTOR COMMITMENTS OCT 2019

52.223-5 POLLUTION PREVENTION AND RIGHT-TO-KNOW

INFORMATION

MAY 2024

52.223-23 SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES MAY 2024

(End of Clause)

C.2 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)

The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 30 days.

The specific rates under this clause will be those rates in effect under the contract each time an option is exercised under this clause.

(End of Clause) https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far https://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/

C.3 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR

2000)

(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 30 days; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 60 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.

(b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause.

(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed three (3) years.

(End of Clause)

C.4 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)

C.5 VAAR 852.242-71 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER (OCT

2020) The Contracting Officer reserves the right to designate an Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO) for the purpose of performing certain tasks/duties in the administration of the contract.

Such designation will be in writing through an ACO Letter of Delegation and will identify the responsibilities and limitations of the ACO. A copy of the ACO Letter of Delegation will be furnished to the Contractor.

(End of Clause)

C.6 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO

IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL

PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (MAY 2024)

(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.)

[] (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).

[] (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.

[] (12) 52.209–6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (NOV 2021) (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]

[X] (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 (FEB 2024) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

[] (21)(i) 52.219–9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (SEP 2023) (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 (JUN 2020) of 52.219–9.

[] (v) Alternate IV (SEP 2023) 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, Post-Award Small Business Program Representation (FEB 2024) (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. 657s).

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

[] (32) 52.222–19, Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (FEB 2024) (E.O. 13126).

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

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

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

[] (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.

[] (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).

[] (40) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (MAY 2022). (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 (DEC 2022) 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).

[] (63) 52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (JAN 2017)(15 U.S.C.

637(d)(13)).

[] (64)(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 23370-General Maintenance Worker $22.80

23810-Plumber, Maintenance $26.23 99730-Refuse Collector $21.65

[] (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).

(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 (FEB 2024) (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 (MAY 2022) (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) 52.247-64, 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 WAGE DETERMINATION

Attachment A. Service Contract labor Standards Wage Determination No. 2015-4423, Revision No.27, Date of Last Revision: 07/22/2024 is hereby incorporated (attached) into this solicitation.

See attached document: Attachement A. Service Contract Labor Standards Wage Determination

SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

E.1 INSTRUCTIONS TO QUOTERS

FAR SUBPART 13 SIMPLIFIED ACQUISTION PROCEDURES

Note that FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisitions Procedures for Certain Commercial Items procedures will be used. A contractor may be eliminated from consideration without further exchanges if technical and/or pricing quotes are not among those Quoters considered most advantageous to the Government based on a best value determination.

1. TECHNICAL QUESTIONS

Offerors should submit all technical questions regarding this soliciation to the Contracting Officer in writing via email om or before 12:00PM EST, Oct. 16, 2024. No questions will be accepted after that date.

Questions shall be sent via email to Monique.Cordero@va.gov

Subject Line: Preventative Maintenance Medical Gas System, Fayetteville VAMC

Telephonic (verbal) questions Will Not be addressed. All responses to questions, which may affect offers, will be incorporated via a solicitation amendment to the Request for Quote.

2. QUOTE SUBMISSION

Quote shall be submitted in electronic format (PDF or Microsoft Office) and shall be organized and submitted in 4 Sections.

Quoters shall submit their quote via email to Monique Cordero at Monique.Cordero@va.gov by 4:30PM EST, Oct. 23, 2024. Quotes shall be assembled by the following Sections: each section shall be easily identified.

Facsimile submission is not authorized under this announcement.

Section A- Quote Form (Standard Form 1449)

Signed and dated, include the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code and small business size standard in Block 10. SAM UEI Number shall be entered in the block with the Company name and address.

Section B- Pricing

This section shall be sent as a separate attachment. Pricing shall be submitted as requested in the Schedule of Services. Total price will be evaluated by the Government. Proposed price should reflect a clear understanding of the requirements and is consistent with the various elements of the quote.

Section C-Offeror Representations and Certifications

A completed copy of the representations and certifications at FAR52.212-3 (see 52.212-3(b) for those representations and certifications that the quoter shall complete electronically). A quoter mailto:Monique.Cordero@va.gov mailto:Monique.Cordero@va.gov shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the quoter has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at https://sam.gov/content/home.

All Quoters shall be registered with a current status in the Sam database prior to award of a contract.

Section D-Technical/Management Approach

Quoters shall submit a quote that addresses all aspects of the Performance Work Statement

(PWS).

The quote shall identify any subcontractors proposed under this solicitation. All technical elements applicable to the utilization of subcontractors must be addressed in the technical quote and detail provided. A detailed work plan should be submitted indicating how each aspect of the Performance Work Statement is to be accomplished.

The technical quote should be as detailed as necessary to fully explain the proposed methods and rational; it should reflect a clear understanding of the nature of work being undertaken. The technical quote shall include information on how the project is to be organized, staffed, and managed.

A. Technical Capability to:

• Quoter shall submit a detailed technical approach for completing the requirements of the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

• Material- Identify all material and supplies used to perform services within this contract.

• Provide adequate manpower to accomplish the task.

B. Project Experience

• Be a licensed business.

• Number of years operating as a business.

C. Management Approach

• Provide an experienced stie manager/supervisor to oversee work.

• Establish and implement a Quality Inspection plan.

• Management approach to problem resolution.

The Technical Volume shall not exceed twenty-five (25) pages in length (minimum 12-point font and no less than ½ inch margins). Page limitation includes any drawings, charts, etc., and excludes sections dividers, table of contents, list of figures/tables, glossary of terms and cross-refencing indices and resumes (all of which are not considered content pages). If more than 25 pages (not counting excluded pages) are submitted, only the first 25 pages will be considered.

Section E- Past Performance

Identify all federal, state, and local government contracts as well as any private /commercial contracts of similar scope, size, complexity that are ongoing or have been completed within the last three years. List the following information for each contract:

• Company Name and Address https://sam.gov/content/home

• Description of Services Performed

• Name, Telephone Number and Email Address of Responsible individuals who have first-hand knowledge of performance relative to similar type of services

• Dates of Contract Performance

• Contract Type (e.g., fixed price, cost reimbursable) and total contract value

3. AWARD BASIS

The Government intends to award a firm fixed priced contract to the responsible quoter whose quote best meets the technical requirements in this request for quote. The Government will select the quote that is the most beneficial to the Government to include; determination of price reasonableness, technical capabilities, and other factors considered (i.e., technical/management approach, project experience, and past performance). The award basis will be Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) based on the factors listed below.

The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

a) Factor 1-Technical/ Management Approach

• Quoter shall submit their detailed technical approach for completing all requirements of the Performance Work Statement (PWS). To include but not limited to:

• Capability to Perform- Quoter must demonstrate that it currently possess and employes the personnel, equipment, standards, work processes, and general resources to accomplish the requirements of the Performance Work Statement

(PWS).

• Certifications- Quoter must provide proof of all current and necessary licenses and certification to complete all work stated in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.

• The Technical Rating shall be rated based in Table A below:

Table of Technical Ratings Rating Description Acceptable The Quote clearly meets the minimum requirements of the solicitation.

Unacceptable The Quote does not clearly meet the requirements of the solicitation.

b) Factor 2- Past Performance Past performance information will be utilized to determine the quality of the contractor’s past performance as it relates to the probability of success of the required effort.