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1. REQUISITION NO.

2. CONTRACT NO.

3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE DATE

4. ORDER NO.

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE

a. NAME

b. TELEPHONE NO. (No Collect Calls)

8. OFFER DUE

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9. ISSUED BY

CODE

10. THIS ACQUISITION IS

UNRESTRICTED OR

SET ASIDE:

% FOR:

SMALL BUSINESS

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

(WOSB) ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

EDWOSB

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SIZE STANDARD:

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TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13b. RATING

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ

IFB

RFP

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17a. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

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FACILITY CODE

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PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

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TELEPHONE NO.

UEI:

EFT:

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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

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25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

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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

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27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA

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28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN _______________

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF. ___________________________________ OFFER

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND

DATED ________________________________. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY

(BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE

ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED

SET FORTH HEREIN IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER) 30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (TYPE OR PRINT) 30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (TYPE OR PRINT) 31c. DATE SIGNED

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

(REV. NOV 2021)

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

STANDARD FORM 1449

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL

PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

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

36C24625Q0628 Aleshia Hines-Best 919-286-0411 04-22-2025

10:00AM

EDT

36C246 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 6 100 Emancipation Dr.

Hampton VA 23667 X 562211 $47 Million Net 30 N/A X See Delivery Schedule

36C246 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 6 100 Emancipation Dr.

Hampton VA 23667

Department of Veterans Affairs Financial Services Center P.O. Box 149971 Austin TX 78714-9971 512-460-5049 512-460-5221 X See CONTINUATION Page This solicitation is for Hazardous Waste Pick Up for Salisbury VA Medical Center.

See Instructions to Offerors in Section E.

Responses due April 21, 2025 at 10:00am EST POC: Aleshia Hines-Best Email: Aleshia.Hines-Best@va.gov See CONTINUATION Page X X Aleshia Hines-Best Contracting Officer Table of Contents

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 – Aleshia Hines-Best Aleshia.Hines-Best@va.gov Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 6 100 Emancipation Dr.

Hampton VA 23667

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

3. INVOICES: Invoices shall be submitted in arrears:

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

VA Financial Service Center (FSC) Electronic Invoice Presentment and Payment System https://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp

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

B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

All the necessary personnel, equipment and supplies needed to properlypackage, label, transport and dispose of all designated waste materials located at theKHCC VA in Kernersville, NC .Profile and obtain waste approvals prior to removal. .Label all waste materials in accordance with all applicable regulations. .Prepare all the necessary shipping documents needed to properly transport the wastein accordance with all applicable regulations. .Transport all waste materials on licensed transport vehicles. LABOR COST - FIELD CHEMIST $75.00/PER HR Contract Period: Base POP Begin:

POP End:

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562211 - Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S222 - Housekeeping - Waste Treatment/Storage

LABOR COST - TRUCK DRIVER

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DISPOSAL COST 8-GAL BLACK BIN HAZARDOUS WASTE PHARMS

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9-GAL BLACK BIN HAZARDOUS WASTE PHARMS

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380-LBS YELLOW TRACE CHEMO WASTE

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55-GAL NON-HAZARDOUS LIQUID (CA-50)

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15-GAL ACETIC ACID SOLUTION LABPACK

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15-GAL DF NON-HAZARDOUS BUFFER SOL. LABPACK

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15-GAL DF FLAMMABLE AEROSOL (QUATRO CARE PLUS SPRAY)

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55 GAL DF HYPOCHLORITE SOLUTIONS LOOSE PACK

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15 GAL CLASS 9 LIQUID (SUPRANE DESFLURANE)

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55 GAL CORROSIVE LIQUID (RENAL PURE)

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15 GAL NON-HAZARDOUS PHARMS

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LBS LEAD GARMENTS

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SUPPLIES: 55 GAL POLY OPEN TOP DRUMS UN RATED

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15-GAL POLY OPEN TOP UN RATED DRUMS

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BAGS VERMICULITE

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TRANSPORTATION COST: PRICING ASSUMES THAT THIS PICK-UP WILL BE INCONJUNCTION WITH THE KERNERSVILL AND SALISBURY PICK-UPS)

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Pleased to provide this quote for hazardous waste services AT SALISBURY VA. ES2 will provide this service in accordance with the following scope of work. Scope of Work: ? Provide all the necessary personnel, equipment and supplies needed to properly package, label, transport and dispose of all designated waste materials located at the Salisbury VA facility. ? Profile and obtain waste approvals prior to removal. ? Label all waste materials in accordance with all applicable regulations. ? Prepare all the necessary shipping documents needed to properly transport the waste in accordance with all applicable regulations. ? Transport all waste materials on licensed transport vehicles. LABOR COST - FIELD CHEMIST

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TRUCK DRIVER

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PER DIEM COST: LODGING & MEALS

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DISPOSAL COST - 9-GAL DF WASTE PHARMS

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8-GAL DF RCRA PHARMS

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18-GAL DF RCRA PHARMS

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12-GAL DF RCRA PHARMS

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3-GAL DF RCRA PHARMS

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18-GAL DR DUAL WASTE CEPHEID CARTRIDGES

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9-GAL DF DUAL WASTE CEPHEID CARTRIDGES

POP Begin:

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15-GAL DF NON-HAZ LIQ (CA-50, POT.CHLORIDE, CITRIC ACID)

POP Begin:

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30-GAL DF CLASS 9 LIQUIDS (BIO FIRE)

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30-GAL INORGANIC ACID LP (PHOSPHORIC ACID)

POP Begin:

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55-GA; BULK ACID (RENAL PURE)

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55-GAL BULK FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS CONTAINING FLRMALIN

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30-GAL FLAMMABLE LIQ LP (IPA, TOLUENE)

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YELLOW BIN TRACE CHEMO WASTE

POP Begin:

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15-GAL ACETIC ACID SOLUTION LABPACJK

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30-GAL OZIDIZER, CORROSIVE LABPACK (RTU PEROXIDE)

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30-GAL NON-RCRA PHARM (DOPAMINE)

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15-GAL HYDROGEN PEROXIDE AQUEOUS SOL (TROPHON SONEX)

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15-GAL CLASS 9 LIQUID (SUPRANE DESFLURANE)

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COMPRESSED GAS (NITROGEN OXIDE)

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15-GAL DF AEROSOLS, FLAMMABLE (QUATROCARE PLUS SPRAY

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15-GAL DF NON-HAZARDOUS PHARMS

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15-GAL CLASS 9 LIQUIDS (SEVOFLURANE)

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5-GAL NON-HAZARDOUS (RUCOAT EQUALIZER)

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PALLETS NON-HAZARDOUS (LATEX PAINT)

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55-GAL DF NON-HAZARDOUS PHARMS

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5-GAL CORROSIVE, OXIDIZER LP (PEROXIDE SURFACE CLEANER)

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5-GAL DF ETHYL CHOLORIDE CYLINDERS

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15-GAL CONT: 93 LBS OF LEAD VESTS

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5-GAL INORGANIC BASE LAB PACK (SOD.HYDROXIDE) ULTRA KLENE

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5-GAL FLAMMABLE LIQUID LOOSEPACK

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SUPPLIES - 30 GAL POLY OPEN TOP DRUMS UN RATED

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SUPPLIES - 15-GAL POLY OPEN TOP UN RATED DRUMS

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SUPPLIES - 5-GAL POLY OPEN TOP PAILS UN RATED

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SUUPPLIES - VEMICULITE

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Transportation Cost: (Pricing assumes that this pick-up will be in conjunction with the Kernersville and Salisbury pick-ups).

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provide this quote for hazardous waste services FOR CHARLOTTE HCC. ES2 will provide this service in accordance with the following scope of work. Scope of Work: . Provide all the necessary personnel, equipment and supplies needed to properly package, label, transport and dispose of all designated waste materials located at the CLT HCC facility. . Profile and obtain waste approvals prior to removal. . Label all waste materials in accordance with all applicable regulations. . Prepare all the necessary shipping documents needed to properly transport the waste in accordance with all applicable regulations. . Transport all waste materials on licensed transport vehicles. LABOR COST: FIELD CHEMIST

POP Begin:

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TRUCK DRIVER

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PERDIEM COST: PER DIEMS (LODGING & MEALS)

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9-GAL BLACK BIN HAZARDOUS WASTE PHARMS

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84-LB YELLOW BIN TRACE CHEMO WASTE

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YELLOW BIN TRACE CHEMO WASTE

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YELLOW BIN TRACE CHEMO WASTE

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DF NON-HAZARDOUS LIQUID LABPACK (VELOCITY WASH SOL)

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CF NON-HAZARDOUS LIQUID LABPACK (LIQUICLEAN H)

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15 GAL ACETIC ACID SOLUTION LABPACK

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DF NON-HAZARDOUS BUFFER SOL. LABPACK

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DF FLAMABLE AEROSOL (STAPH AWAY, AIRCRAFT SOLVENT)

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DF FLAMMABLE LIQUID LABPACK

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DF BUTANE FUEL LOOSE PACK

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DF ETHYL CHLORIDE CYLINDER

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DF NON-HAZARDOUS LIQUID LABPACK (NATURE CRYL)

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DF HYPOCHLORITE SOLUTIONS LOOSE PACK

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SUPPLIES - 55-GAL POLY OPEN TOP DRUMS UN RATED

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SUPPLIES - 30 GAL POLY OPEN TOP DRUMS UN RATED

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10-GAL LABPACKER BOX UN RATED

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15-GAL POLY OPEN TOP UN RATED DRUMS

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5-GAL POLY OPEN TOOP PAILS UN RATED

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VERMICULITE

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Transportation Cost: (Pricing assumes that this pick-up will be in conjunction with the Kernersville and Salisbury pick-ups).

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B.3 STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

Any proposals MUST include ALL work to provide a complete and finished product which includes necessary personnel, equipment and supplies needed to properly package, label, transport, manifest and dispose. Submittal of monthly RCRA/Non RCRA/Universal wastes and Pharmaceutical hazardous wastes tracking and coordination with facility POCs.

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE:

1) W. G. Hefner Health Care System: 1601 Brenner Ave. Salisbury, NC 28144

2) Kernersville HCC: 1695 Kernersville Medical Parkway, Kernersville, NC 27284

3) Charlotte HCC: 3506 Tyvola Rd, Charlotte, NC 28208

ELECTRONIC SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS: There are no drawings or specifications required.

SPECIFICATIONS FOR GUARANTEED PERIOD SERVICES:

The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and services necessary for the storage, pickup, transportation, and disposal of RCRA/Non RCRA/Universal wastes and Pharmaceutical hazardous wastes generated from the Salisbury VA Health Care System (SVAHCS), Charlotte HCC, and Kernersville HCC in accordance with all terms, and conditions herein.

SECURITY: The C&A requirements do not apply. This acquisition does not require services that involve connection of one or more contractor-owned IT devices (such as a laptop computer or remote connection from a contractor system) to a VA internal trusted (i.e., non-public) network. A Security Accreditation Package is not required.

TB, Flu, OSHA and COVID-19 REQUIREMENTS:

TB - The Contractor shall comply with the Federal/California OSHA Blood borne Pathogens Standard.

The Contractor shall:

Have methods by which all employees are educated as to risks associated with RCRA/Non RCRA/Universal wastes and Pharmaceutical hazardous wastes.

Have policies and procedures which reduce the risk of employee exposure to RCRA/Non RCRA/Universal wastes and Pharmaceutical hazardous wastes.

Have mechanisms for employee counseling and treatment following exposure to RCRA/Non RCRA/Universal wastes and Pharmaceutical hazardous wastes.

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

Flu - The Contractor shall comply with the W. G. Hefner Medical Center VA Directive 1192 requirements for Flu Shots.

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

COVID-19 - Per current VA guidelines mandatory COVID-19 screenings are being enforced at entrances throughout all VA Medical centers and associated Health Care Centers (HCC) and Facilities are enforcing the wearing of face mask while on government property.

Performance of contractual duties is required unless there are interruptions or reasons to prohibit performance. In that circumstance, please work with the Contracting Officer (CO) and Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for guidance.

PAYMENTS: Payment will be made following the receipt of the invoice and through Tungsten.

DESCRIPTION

Contractor shall provide all services and supplies to weigh, remove, transport, incinerate or waste disposal for RCRA/Non RCRA/Universal wastes and Pharmaceutical hazardous wastes for the items listed below at each facility:

• W.G Hefner VA Medical Center, 1601 Brenner Ave., Salisbury, NC 28144

(8 Ea) 9-Gal. DF Waste PHARMS (1Ea) 8-Gal. DF RCRA PHARMS (5 EA) 18-Gal. DF RCRA PHARMS (3 Ea) 12-Gal. DF RCRA PHARMS (1 EA) 3-Gal. DF RCRA PHARMS (6 EA) 18-Gal. DF Dual Waste Cepheid Cartridges (1EA) 9-Gal. DF Dual Waste Cepheid Cartridges (1EA) 15-Gal. DF Non-Haz Liq (CA-50, Pot. Chloride, Citric Acid) (1EA) 30-Gal. DF Class 9 Liquids (Bio Fire) (1EA) 30-Gal. Inorganic Acid LP (Phosphoric Acid) (1EA) 55-Gal. Bulk Acid (Renal Pure) (1EA) 55-Gal. Bulk Flammable Liquids containing Formalin (1EA) 30-Gal. Flammable Liq. LP (IPA, Toluene) 1 (Ea) (261Lbs )-LBS Yellow Bin Trace Chemo Waste – Non RCRA (1EA) 15-Gal. Acetic Acid Solution Labpack (1EA) 30-Gal. Oxidizer, Corrosive Labpack (RTU Peroxide) (1EA) 30-Gal. Non-RCRA Pharms (Dopamine) (1EA) 15-Gal. Hydrogen Peroxide Aqueous Sol. (Trophon Sonex) (1EA) 15-Gal. Class 9 Liquid (Suprane Desflurane) (1EA) can Compressed Gas (Nitrogen Oxide) (1EA) 15-Gal. DF Aerosols, Flammable (Quatrocare Plus Spray (1EA) 15-Gal. DF Non-Hazardous PHARMS (1EA) 15-Gal. Class 9 Liquids (Sevoflurane) (1EA) 5-Gal. Non-Hazardous (Rucoat Equalizer) (2EA) Pallets Non-Hazardous (Latex Paint) (1EA) 55-Gal. DF Non-Hazardous PHARMS (1EA) 5-Gal. Corrosive, Oxidizer LP (Peroxide Surface Cleaner) (1EA) 5-Gal. DF Ethyl Chloride Cylinders (1EA) 15-Gal. Cont: 93 LBS of Lead Vests (1EA) 5-Gal. Inorganic Base Lab Pack (Sod. Hydroxide) Ultra Klene (1EA) 5-Gal. Flammable Liquid Loosepack

• Kernersville HCC; 1695 Kernersville Medical Parkway; Kernersville, NC 27284

(1Ea) 8-Gal. Black Bin Hazardous Waste Pharms (2Ea) 9-Gal. Black Bin Hazardous Waste Pharms (1Ea) 380-LBS Yellow Trace Chemo waste Non-RCRA (1Ea) 55-Gal. Non-Hazardous Liquid (CA-50) (1Ea) 15-Gal. Acetic Acid Solution Labpack (1Ea) 15-Gal. DF Non-Hazardous Buffer Sol. Labpack (1Ea) 15-Gal. DF Flammable Aerosol (Quatro Care Plus Spray) (1Ea) 55-Gal. DF Hypochlorite Solutions Loose Pack (1Ea) 15-Gal. Class 9 Liquid (Suprane Desflurane) (2Ea) 55-Gal. Corrosive Liquid (Renal Pure) (1Ea) 15-Gal. Non-Hazardous Pharms (37 Lbs) LBS Lead Garments

• Charlotte HCC; 3506 W. Tyvola Rd., Charlotte, NC 28208

(1Ea) 9-Gal. Black Bin Hazardous Waste PHARMS (1Ea) 84-LB Yellow Bin Trace Chemo waste (1Ea) 86-LB Yellow Bin Trace Chemo Waste (1Ea) 91-LB Yellow Bin Trace Chemo Waste Non-RCRA (1Ea) 30-Gal.DF Non-Hazardous Liquid Labpack (Velocity wash sol.)

(1Ea) 10-Gal. CF Non-Hazardous Liquid Labpack (Liquiclean H) (1Ea) 15-Gal. Acetic Acid Solution Labpack (1Ea) 55-Gal. DF Non-Hazardous Buffer Sol. Labpack (1Ea) 30-Gal. DF Flammable Aerosol (Staph Away, Aircraft solvent) (1Ea) 55-Gal. DF Flammable Liquid Labpack (1Ea) 5-Gal. DF Butane Fuel Loose Pack (1Ea) 5-Gal. DF Ethyl Chloride Cylinder (1Ea) 15-Gal. DF Non-Hazardous Liquid Labpack (Nature Cryl) (1Ea) 55-Gal. DF Hypochlorite Solutions Loose Pack

The period of performance shall be for the period of a one-time hazardous waste milk run to all facilities listed above. No extensions granted.

COORDINATION

This contract will cover the removal of all RCRA/Non RCRA/Universal wastes and Pharmaceutical hazardous wastes that is generated by the Salisbury VA Health Care System (SVAHCS), Charlotte HCC, and Kernersville HCC.

The waste will be removed from the premises on weekdays, between the hours of 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. In the event a holiday falls on one of those days then waste will be removed the preceding day.

The contractor will ensure that the waste will be removed as scheduled with the exceptions of extreme weather conditions, catastrophe, etc.

• W.G. Hefner VA Medical Center

• Charlotte HCC

• Kernersville HCC

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

All waste shall be weighed at site an entered on a Manifest that guarantees tracking of the waste from the premises through the destruction. After the waste is destroyed a copy of the manifest certificate will be sent to the VA (within 30 days from disposal) as proof of the destruction.

A copy of all state and federal licenses and permits on the incinerator and operators, and a statement on the contractor’s letterhead that the incinerator meets all state and federal codes and restrictions.

A letter stating the contractor assumes all liability related to the waste disposal from the time the wastes are removed and until the waste is destroyed.

Invoices will be paid monthly, and the VA will pay the scale weight at the TSDF. Scales should be calibrated prior to twice annually by a qualified representative. A copy of the calibration results will be furnished to the VA.

Notification Procedures

1. Pickups shall be performed by contractor during normal administrative hours of 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday. Exceptions will be a federal holiday, and any time change that is mutually agreed upon by the contractor and Contract COR.

2. Notify the appropriate facility contact upon arrival and provide for a signed verification of a service ticket or other document and or manifest at time of service. This is required to verify proof of service before payment can be authorized.

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 Federal Holidays or during off duty hours as described below.

The following terms have the following meanings:

Normal working hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm., excluding federal holidays. The holidays observed by the Federal Government are:

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SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES Clauses that are incorporated by reference (by Citation Number, Title, and Date), have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available.

The following clauses are incorporated into 52.212-4 as an addendum to this contract:

C.1 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

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

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

(End of Clause)

C.2 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.3 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.4 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) (End of Addendum to 52.212-4)

C.5 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (JAN 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.)

[] (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).

[X] (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.

[] (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.

[X] (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 (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) [] (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).

[] (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.

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SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS

See attached document: Wage Determinations - Service Contract Act WD 2015-4423 - Revision 29 - Dated 12.23.2024.

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SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES Provisions that are incorporated by reference (by Citation Number, Title, and Date), have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available.

The following provisions are incorporated into 52.212-1 as an addendum to this solicitation:

Note that FAR PART 13 Procedures will be used.

1. OFFER SUBMISSION

Offerors shall submit their quote via email to Aleshia Hines-Best at Aleshia.Hines-Best@va.gov by 10:00 AM EST on April 21, 2025. Offers shall be assembled by the following Sections: each section shall be easily identified.

Section A - Offer Form (Standard Form 1449) Signed and dated, include the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code and small business size standard in Block 10. Unique Entity Identifier Number (UEI) shall be entered in the block with the Offerors name and address.

Section B – Pricing Pricing shall be submitted on the Price/Cost Schedule in B.3 Price/Cost Schedule Section C – Offerors Representations and Certifications A completed copy of the representations and certifications at FAR 52.212-3 (see FAR 52.212-3(b) for those representations and certifications that the offeror shall…