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1. REQUISITION NO.

2. CONTRACT NO.

3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE DATE

4. ORDER NO.

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE

a. NAME

b. TELEPHONE NO. (No Collect Calls)

8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL

TIME

9. ISSUED BY

CODE

10. THIS ACQUISITION IS

UNRESTRICTED OR

SET ASIDE:

% FOR:

SMALL BUSINESS

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

(WOSB) ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

EDWOSB

8(A)

NAICS:

SIZE STANDARD:

11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13b. RATING

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ

IFB

RFP

15. DELIVER TO

CODE

16. ADMINISTERED BY

CODE

17a. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

CODE

FACILITY CODE

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

CODE

TELEPHONE NO.

UEI:

EFT:

PHONE:

FAX:

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN OFFER 18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK BELOW IS CHECKED

SEE ADDENDUM

19.

20.

21.

22.

23.

24.

ITEM NO.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

QUANTITY

UNIT

UNIT PRICE

AMOUNT

(Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only) 27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA

ARE

ARE NOT ATTACHED.

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

ARE

ARE NOT ATTACHED

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

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF. ___________________________________ OFFER

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND

DATED ________________________________. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

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

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

ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED

SET FORTH HEREIN IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

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

36C24627Q0046 10-07-2026 Kristine Woodbury 757-928-3449 10-22-2026

10:00AM

EDT

Natasha Leahy Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 6 100 Emancipation Drive Hampton VA 23667 X X 562111 $47 Million N/A X Department of Veterans Affairs Salem VAMC 1970 Roanoke Blvd Salem VA 24153 Kristine Woodbury Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 6 100 Emancipation Drive Hampton VA 23667

Department of Veterans Affairs Financial Services Center

PO BOX 149971

Austin TX 78714-9971 512-460-5049 512-460-5221 X See CONTINUATION Page Solid Waste Removal - Salem VAMC Period of Performance: Base Year plus four (4) one-year options.

See Section B.3 Performance Work Statement See Section E.1 for Instructions to Offerors.

See CONTINUATION Page X X Natasha Leahy 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 36C246 Natasha Leahy Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 6 100 Emancipation Drive 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.

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

B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

1 Year Lease of one (1) 30 Cubic Yard Bin, to include delivery and pick up.

Location: Building 77 Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 12-10-2026 POP End: 12-09-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 562111 - Solid Waste Collection PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S205 - Housekeeping - Trash/Garbage Collection

1 Year Lease of one (1) 30 Cubic Yard Bin, to include delivery and pick up.

Location: Building 30 Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 12-10-2026 POP End: 12-09-2027

1 Year Lease of one (1) 20 Cubic Yard Bin, to include delivery and pick up.

Location: Building 75 Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 12-10-2026 POP End: 12-09-2027

1 Year Lease of two (2) 30 Cubic Yard Bin, to include delivery and pick up.

Location: Building 143 Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 12-10-2026 POP End: 12-09-2027

1 Year Lease of one (1) 20 Cubic Yard Bin with doghouse, to include delivery and pick up.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 12-10-2026 POP End: 12-09-2027

Service: 8-Yard Bins, 19 Total Bins to be serviced = 120 Total Monthly Services/pick-ups Building locations: 2, 7, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 74, 75, 76, 143, 31, 35 Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 12-10-2026 POP End: 12-09-2027

Service: 30 Cubic Yard Bin, 1 Total Bin to be serviced = 4 Total Monthly Services/pick-ups Building location: 77 Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 12-10-2026 POP End: 12-09-2027

Service: 40 Cubic Yard Bin, 1 Total Bin to be serviced = 2 Total Monthly Services/pick-ups Building location: 97 Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 12-10-2026 POP End: 12-09-2027

Service: 30 Cubic Yard Bin, 1 Total Bin to be serviced = 1 Total Monthly Service/pick-up Building location: 30 Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 12-10-2026 POP End: 12-09-2027

Service: 20 Cubic Yard Bin, 1 Total Bin to be serviced = 1 Total Monthly Service/pick-up Building location: 75 Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 12-10-2026 POP End: 12-09-2027

Service: 30 Cubic Yard Bin, 1 Total Bin to be serviced = 4 Total Monthly Service/pick-up Building location: 143 Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 12-10-2026 POP End: 12-09-2027

Service: 2 Cubic Yard Bin, 1 Total Bin to be serviced = 1 Total Monthly Service/pick-up

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 12-10-2026 POP End: 12-09-2027

Service: 20 Cubic Yard Bin with Doghouse, 1 Total Bin to be serviced = 1 Total Monthly Service/pick-up

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 12-10-2026 POP End: 12-09-2027

Service: 30 Cubic Yard Bin compactor, 1 Total Bin to be serviced = 2 Total Monthly Service/pick-up

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 12-10-2026 POP End: 12-09-2027

Service: 30 Cubic Yard Bin compactor, 1 Total Bin to be serviced = 4 Total Monthly Service/pick-up Building location: 4 Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 12-10-2026 POP End: 12-09-2027

Service: 2 Cubic Yard Bin, 1 Total Bin to be serviced = 1 Total Monthly Service/pick-up Building location: 85 Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 12-10-2026 POP End: 12-09-2027

1 Year Lease of one (1) 30 Cubic Yard Bin, to include delivery and pick up.

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 12-10-2027 POP End: 12-09-2028

1 Year Lease of one (1) 30 Cubic Yard Bin, to include delivery and pick up.

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 12-10-2027 POP End: 12-09-2028

1 Year Lease of one (1) 20 Cubic Yard Bin, to include delivery and pick up.

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 12-10-2027 POP End: 12-09-2028

1 Year Lease of two (2) 30 Cubic Yard Bin, to include delivery and pick up.

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 12-10-2027 POP End: 12-09-2028

1 Year Lease of one (1) 20 Cubic Yard Bin with doghouse, to include delivery and pick up.

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 12-10-2027 POP End: 12-09-2028

Service: 8-Yard Bins, 19 Total Bins to be serviced = 120 Total Monthly Services/pick-ups

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 12-10-2027 POP End: 12-09-2028

Service: 30 Cubic Yard Bin, 1 Total Bin to be serviced = 4 Total Monthly Services/pick-ups

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 12-10-2027 POP End: 12-09-2028

Service: 40 Cubic Yard Bin, 1 Total Bin to be serviced = 2 Total Monthly Services/pick-ups

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 12-10-2027 POP End: 12-09-2028

Service: 30 Cubic Yard Bin, 1 Total Bin to be serviced = 1 Total Monthly Service/pick-up

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 12-10-2027 POP End: 12-09-2028

Service: 20 Cubic Yard Bin, 1 Total Bin to be serviced = 1 Total Monthly Service/pick-up

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 12-10-2027 POP End: 12-09-2028

Service: 30 Cubic Yard Bin, 1 Total Bin to be serviced = 4 Total Monthly Service/pick-up

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 12-10-2027 POP End: 12-09-2028

Service: 2 Cubic Yard Bin, 1 Total Bin to be serviced = 1 Total Monthly Service/pick-up

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 12-10-2027 POP End: 12-09-2028

Service: 20 Cubic Yard Bin with Doghouse, 1 Total Bin to be serviced = 1 Total Monthly Service/pick-up

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 12-10-2027 POP End: 12-09-2028

Service: 30 Cubic Yard Bin compactor, 1 Total Bin to be serviced = 2 Total Monthly Service/pick-up

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 12-10-2027 POP End: 12-09-2028

Service: 30 Cubic Yard Bin compactor, 1 Total Bin to be serviced = 4 Total Monthly Service/pick-up Building location: 4 Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 12-10-2027 POP End: 12-09-2028

Service: 2 Cubic Yard Bin, 1 Total Bin to be serviced = 1 Total Monthly Service/pick-up Building location: 85 Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 12-10-2027 POP End: 12-09-2028

1 Year Lease of one (1) 30 Cubic Yard Bin, to include delivery and pick up.

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 12-10-2028 POP End: 12-09-2029

1 Year Lease of one (1) 30 Cubic Yard Bin, to include delivery and pick up.

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 12-10-2028 POP End: 12-09-2029

1 Year Lease of one (1) 20 Cubic Yard Bin, to include delivery and pick up.

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 12-10-2028 POP End: 12-09-2029

1 Year Lease of two (2) 30 Cubic Yard Bin, to include delivery and pick up.

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 12-10-2028 POP End: 12-09-2029

1 Year Lease of one (1) 20 Cubic Yard Bin with doghouse, to include delivery and pick up.

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 12-10-2028 POP End: 12-09-2029

Service: 8-Yard Bins, 19 Total Bins to be serviced = 120 Total Monthly Services/pick-ups

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 12-10-2028 POP End: 12-09-2029

Service: 30 Cubic Yard Bin, 1 Total Bin to be serviced = 4 Total Monthly Services/pick-ups

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 12-10-2028 POP End: 12-09-2029

Service: 40 Cubic Yard Bin, 1 Total Bin to be serviced = 2 Total Monthly Services/pick-ups

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 12-10-2028 POP End: 12-09-2029

Service: 30 Cubic Yard Bin, 1 Total Bin to be serviced = 1 Total Monthly Service/pick-up

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 12-10-2028 POP End: 12-09-2029

Service: 20 Cubic Yard Bin, 1 Total Bin to be serviced = 1 Total Monthly Service/pick-up

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 12-10-2028 POP End: 12-09-2029

Service: 30 Cubic Yard Bin, 1 Total Bin to be serviced = 4 Total Monthly Service/pick-up

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 12-10-2028 POP End: 12-09-2029

Service: 2 Cubic Yard Bin, 1 Total Bin to be serviced = 1 Total Monthly Service/pick-up

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 12-10-2028 POP End: 12-09-2029

Service: 20 Cubic Yard Bin with Doghouse, 1 Total Bin to be serviced = 1 Total Monthly Service/pick-up

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 12-10-2028 POP End: 12-09-2029

Service: 30 Cubic Yard Bin compactor, 1 Total Bin to be serviced = 2 Total Monthly Service/pick-up

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 12-10-2028 POP End: 12-09-2029

Service: 30 Cubic Yard Bin compactor, 1 Total Bin to be serviced = 4 Total Monthly Service/pick-up Building location: 4 Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 12-10-2028 POP End: 12-09-2029

Service: 2 Cubic Yard Bin, 1 Total Bin to be serviced = 1 Total Monthly Service/pick-up Building location: 85 Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 12-10-2028 POP End: 12-09-2029

1 Year Lease of one (1) 30 Cubic Yard Bin, to include delivery and pick up.

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 12-10-2029 POP End: 12-09-2030

1 Year Lease of one (1) 30 Cubic Yard Bin, to include delivery and pick up.

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 12-10-2029 POP End: 12-09-2030

1 Year Lease of one (1) 20 Cubic Yard Bin, to include delivery and pick up.

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 12-10-2029 POP End: 12-09-2030

1 Year Lease of two (2) 30 Cubic Yard Bin, to include delivery and pick up.

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 12-10-2029 POP End: 12-09-2030

1 Year Lease of one (1) 20 Cubic Yard Bin with doghouse, to include delivery and pick up.

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 12-10-2029 POP End: 12-09-2030

Service: 8-Yard Bins, 19 Total Bins to be serviced = 120 Total Monthly Services/pick-ups

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 12-10-2029 POP End: 12-09-2030

Service: 30 Cubic Yard Bin, 1 Total Bin to be serviced = 4 Total Monthly Services/pick-ups

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 12-10-2029 POP End: 12-09-2030

Service: 40 Cubic Yard Bin, 1 Total Bin to be serviced = 2 Total Monthly Services/pick-ups

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 12-10-2029 POP End: 12-09-2030

Service: 30 Cubic Yard Bin, 1 Total Bin to be serviced = 1 Total Monthly Service/pick-up

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 12-10-2029 POP End: 12-09-2030

Service: 20 Cubic Yard Bin, 1 Total Bin to be serviced = 1 Total Monthly Service/pick-up

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 12-10-2029 POP End: 12-09-2030

Service: 30 Cubic Yard Bin, 1 Total Bin to be serviced = 4 Total Monthly Service/pick-up

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 12-10-2029 POP End: 12-09-2030

Service: 2 Cubic Yard Bin, 1 Total Bin to be serviced = 1 Total Monthly Service/pick-up

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 12-10-2029 POP End: 12-09-2030

Service: 20 Cubic Yard Bin with Doghouse, 1 Total Bin to be serviced = 1 Total Monthly Service/pick-up

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 12-10-2029 POP End: 12-09-2030

Service: 30 Cubic Yard Bin compactor, 1 Total Bin to be serviced = 2 Total Monthly Service/pick-up

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 12-10-2029 POP End: 12-09-2030

Service: 30 Cubic Yard Bin compactor, 1 Total Bin to be serviced = 4 Total Monthly Service/pick-up Building location: 4 Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 12-10-2029 POP End: 12-09-2030

Service: 2 Cubic Yard Bin, 1 Total Bin to be serviced = 1 Total Monthly Service/pick-up Building location: 85 Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 12-10-2029 POP End: 12-09-2030

1 Year Lease of one (1) 30 Cubic Yard Bin, to include delivery and pick up.

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 12-10-2030 POP End: 12-09-2031

1 Year Lease of one (1) 30 Cubic Yard Bin, to include delivery and pick up.

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 12-10-2030 POP End: 12-09-2031

1 Year Lease of one (1) 20 Cubic Yard Bin, to include delivery and pick up.

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 12-10-2030 POP End: 12-09-2031

1 Year Lease of two (2) 30 Cubic Yard Bin, to include delivery and pick up.

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 12-10-2030 POP End: 12-09-2031

1 Year Lease of one (1) 20 Cubic Yard Bin with doghouse, to include delivery and pick up.

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 12-10-2030 POP End: 12-09-2031

Service: 8-Yard Bins, 19 Total Bins to be serviced = 120 Total Monthly Services/pick-ups

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 12-10-2030 POP End: 12-09-2031

Service: 30 Cubic Yard Bin, 1 Total Bin to be serviced = 4 Total Monthly Services/pick-ups

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 12-10-2030 POP End: 12-09-2031

Service: 40 Cubic Yard Bin, 1 Total Bin to be serviced = 2 Total Monthly Services/pick-ups

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 12-10-2030 POP End: 12-09-2031

Service: 30 Cubic Yard Bin, 1 Total Bin to be serviced = 1 Total Monthly Service/pick-up

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 12-10-2030 POP End: 12-09-2031

Service: 20 Cubic Yard Bin, 1 Total Bin to be serviced = 1 Total Monthly Service/pick-up

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 12-10-2030 POP End: 12-09-2031

Service: 30 Cubic Yard Bin, 1 Total Bin to be serviced = 4 Total Monthly Service/pick-up

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 12-10-2030 POP End: 12-09-2031

Service: 2 Cubic Yard Bin, 1 Total Bin to be serviced = 1 Total Monthly Service/pick-up

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 12-10-2030 POP End: 12-09-2031

Service: 20 Cubic Yard Bin with Doghouse, 1 Total Bin to be serviced = 1 Total Monthly Service/pick-up

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 12-10-2030 POP End: 12-09-2031

Service: 30 Cubic Yard Bin compactor, 1 Total Bin to be serviced = 2 Total Monthly Service/pick-up

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 12-10-2030 POP End: 12-09-2031

Service: 30 Cubic Yard Bin compactor, 1 Total Bin to be serviced = 4 Total Monthly Service/pick-up Building location: 4 Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 12-10-2030 POP End: 12-09-2031

Service: 2 Cubic Yard Bin, 1 Total Bin to be serviced = 1 Total Monthly Service/pick-up Building location: 85 Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 12-10-2030 POP End: 12-09-2031

B.3 PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

1. STATEMENT OF WORK: The contractor shall provide sufficient number of storage containers and other equipment (e.g. pallets) for government use in storing of solid waste and recyclable materials prior to removal of existing containers by the contracting officer (CO). Removal to be accomplished from the Salem VA Health Care System (SVAHCS), Location:

· Salem VA Medical Center 1970 Roanoke Blvd, Salem VA, 24153

2. DISPOSAL AND SANITATION REQUIREMENTS: Contractor shall assume full responsibility for compliance with all Federal, State, County and City laws, rules and regulations governing collection and disposal of solid waste and recyclable materials, in accordance with this statement of work.

3. The contractor shall assign an onsite representative to oversee all work performed. The onsite representative shall conduct an initial site waste assessment at the start of the contract period; additionally the contractor onsite representative shall also perform quarterly site waste assessments thereafter, providing documentation of all findings to the COR. If the prime contractor elects to utilize subcontractors, assignment of an onsite representative and performance of all site waste assessments, shall not be delegated to any subcontractor under any circumstance. The prime contractor is solely responsible for the on site assessments.

4. The contractor shall be responsible for delivery of the containers and any necessary equipment at the start of the contract and as required (in the event quantities of waste materials increase) during the term of the contract, and as designated by the CO. The containers shall be fire-retardant and approved by the CO or Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) prior to placement at Government facility. Containers shall be delivered to and placed in the areas designated or directed by the COR. All containers shall be clearly numerically labeled. A report with container numeric label and location shall be provided to the CO and COR after first onsite assessment is completed. The contractor shall be responsible for the removal of containers at accomplishment or termination of the contract.

A. The contractor shall be responsible for leasing and delivery of the following containers:

B. The contractor shall be responsible for the servicing of the following agency owned containers:

74,75,76,143,31,35

5. The contractor shall maintain the furnished containers in a clean and sanitary condition at ALL times. Contractor owned metal compactor containers shall be steam-cleaned once a month prior to returning the container to VA medical facility after disposal. The area immediately surrounding the containers shall be maintained in a clean, orderly and sanitary condition. Particular attention shall be paid to the prompt clean-up of oil and/or grease spills. Either generated from the vehicles(s) used to haul containers or because of containers leakage. The containers shall be kept in good repair: metal containers shall be painted when warranted (i.e. appearance of rust spots, stains excessive chipped areas, etc.). They shall be kept free of sharp edges and protrusions that could cause injury. Lids are to be maintained in operating condition.

6. Contractor shall accomplish all work under this contract in accordance with (1) Occupational Safety and Health Agency (OSHA); (2) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Hazardous Materials requirements; (3) regulations cited in this PWS and (4) industry standards. The Contractor's efforts shall provide servicing to meet the requirements for healthcare facilities, and sanitation for infection control purposes.

7. If during the contract period, VA determines that the condition of any equipment supplies by the contractor constitutes a hazard to the health, safety or welfare of VA employees, patients, or the general community, the contractor shall, immediately upon receiving notice of such determination, by the CO or COR, remove the equipment from the VA installation and shall immediately replace it with equipment which is approve by the VA facility.

a. The VA may need unscheduled pull’s or additional pulls. If the cost to do so is 10% more than the contract price VA will modify the contract to meet the needs.

b. The contractor shall repair, and or replace all inoperable or damaged equipment within a reasonable period of time, not to exceed 30 days from receiving notification by the COR or CO.

c. Contractor shall submit a contingency plan to the CO or COR, for any repairs or replacement of equipment that exceeds 30 days. Contingency plan shall be submitted within 5 days of exceedance.

d. The facility and organization have many VA employees who may not be familiar with the concept of “unauthorized commitments.” The only person authorized to obligate the Government is a warranted Contracting Officer. As a government contractor, the contractor is expected to recognize the limitation of authority on other Government personnel and refrain from taking direction from them, except for emergency situations. If VA staff request the contractor to do anything different than or in addition to what is provided in this PWS, the contractor shall notify the COR and the Contracting Officer in writing of the request.

8. The contractor shall provide a WEIGHT TICKET for each pickup, certifying the number of containers (s) and types of waste removed from the VA facility for transport and destruction. This weight ticket will be provided to the COR for each weekly pick up service. The contractor shall also provide a spreadsheet report to the COR monthly by email. The spreadsheet format shall be approved by the COR. At a minimum, it will show for each container; the site, size of container, types of waste, weight per container-pick-up, pick-up charge, landfill disposal charge, number of pick-ups, and total tons/month. This data shall be listed separately for each container.

a. The contractor shall provide a quarterly waste‑generation report for all collection bins, detailing the total volume or weight of waste generated per bin.

b. Note: See estimated servicing (Attachment A)

9. LICENSES AND PERMITS: Contractor shall provide copies of all regulatory-required licenses and permits without costs to the Government for vehicles, operators and labor to remove bulk (container refuse in accordance and compliance with federal, state, municipal and local regulations, if requested.

10. Contractor shall observe all federal, state and local laws, regulations and procedures relative to the collection, transport, handling, storage, disposal; and residue disposal when providing waste removal services under the terms of this contract.

11. TYPES OF WASTE COVERED: The following listing specifies the most common types of waste, which may be disposed of under the terms of this contract: Government reserves the right to identify other types of waste to be disposed of under the terms of the contract.

· Standard solid waste (trash)

· Construction debris,.

· Mixed recyclables (metal, plastic, wood, paper and cardboard.

· Mattresses and beddings

· Landscaping debris: including grass clippings, branches, leaves, etc.

12. TYPES OF WASTE NOT COVERED: The following listing specifies the most common types of waste not covered by the terms of this contract: the Government reserves the right to identify other types of waste not covered by the terms of this contract.

· Regulated medical waste

· Radioactive waste

· Hazardous waste, including universal waste

· Sewerage.

13. ALTERNATE METHODS OF DISPOSAL: The Government reserves the right to dispose of any or all materials listed in the terms of this contract by alternate means, including recycling, composting, salvaging, etc. And to effect the removal of any or all materials listed in the tennis of this contract by alternate means, including sale, gift, or self—delivery to a disposal, recycling or reconditioning site. Only such materials designated by the COR as being subject to the terms and conditions of this contract shall be removed by the contractor for fee.

14. HANDLING AND LOADING OF VEHICLES: Contractor's employees shall remove all containers from the established collection sites. All containers shall be handled, moved, and placed in contractor's vehicles in such a manner that the structural integrity of the container is maintained, waste is properly contained, and environmental contamination is prevented. The contractor shall reimburse the Government for any damage to Government property caused by removal operations of the contractor or his / her agent. In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.246-25 incorporated by reference in Section CD, the contractor shall be liable for loss of or damage to the property of the Government when caused by the contractor for services performed under this contract.

a. Any mishaps involving vehicle used to transport waste shall be reported prior to contractor leaving station to COR, contracting Officer or Security Officer.

b. Contractor at no time shall leave vehicle in a position that could endanger the traffic: if it should be left unattended, hazard signs or road flares will be placed in front and back of the vehicle for traffic awareness.

c. Contractor drivers shall obey all the traffic rules within the Government property: i.e.: speed limits, one way, stop signs, loading zones, etc.

15. DISPOSAL FACILITIES: Contractor shall certify that facilities used for the disposal of waste under the terms of this contract are operated in compliance with and do comply with all federal, state and local regulations which govern the disposal of waste and disposal of waste and the operation of disposal facilities. Contractor shall certify that landfills, etc., used for the disposal of waste under the terms of this contract are operated as required by law, for the disposal of the type, or types, of waste being disposed and for the packaging employed. Contractor's disposal facilities, and all facilities used by the contractor, to store, transport, transfer and dispose of waste under the terms of this contract shall be identified by name and location to VA and shall be available for inspection by authorized representatives of the VA upon twenty (24) hour notice, rented leased, sub-contracted and other non-contracted and other non- contractor owned facilities which are used to provide service under the terms of this contract must also be identify by name and location , and must be available for inspection by authorized representatives of VA upon twenty—four (24) hour notice provided to the contractor.

16. SCHEDULES: Waste removal from the facilities will be accomplished Monday through Friday morning hours. The contractor shall remove all waste, which is designated by the facilities for removal each time service is provided under the terms of the contract: the contractor for pickup shall no designated shippable waste at a later time or date. The contractor shall immediately notify the contracting Officer and or COR of any delay, which may prevent timely removal of all accumulated waste within the limits set forth in the terms of this contract. Contractor shall respond to calls for emergency removal of waste within eight (8) hours of notification by the usable at all times, (e.g. answering service authorized to accept emergency service calls and contract contractor) such instructions shall be evoked in any situation where VA facilities determined that an emergency exits. Failure of the contractor to order pickup by other means, all costs to the VA incurred by the failure of the contractor to perform pickups as required will be deducted from amounts owed to the contractor by the Government. Failure to conduct regular schedule pickups will result in violation of the Department of the Healthcare and OSHA requirements.

17. Faclity normal business hours usually operate between 8:00 am to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday except Federal Holidays.

NATIONAL HOLIDAYS:

Independence Day

Note: Any other day that is specifically declared by the President of the United States to be a National Holiday, will be observed.

18. Quality Assurance Plan.

a. The Quality Assurance plan shall be adhered to. It is designed to aid the Government's COR or designated representative in providing effective and systematic surveillance of contract standards and acceptable quality levels of Solid Waste Removal Services.

b. This plan shall provide the contractor a guideline on the performance measures that will be used on this contract.

c. This plan shall provide contractor’s steps for addressing customer complaints and corrective activity checklist.

d. The objective of this plan shall be used to evaluate how the Contractor is performing in key areas.

e. The principal method of surveillance will be the random inspections, by the COR or designated representative, of the quantity and quality of services provided.

f. Each month, Contractor performance will be compared to contract standards and acceptable quality levels using the Quality Assurance Plan.

g. Notwithstanding the provisions of the contract covering inspection, acceptance, and deduction from payment, any services found to have been unsatisfactorily performed shall be re-done at no additional cost to the Government. Such services shall be identified, for Contractor recognition, by the COR when the unsatisfactory condition is discovered.

End of Statement Attachment A

Estimated Servicing Quantities:

36C24627Q0046

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B.4 SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

1.0 WORK HOURS or HOURS OF OPERATION

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.

Normal working hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm, excluding federal holidays which are as follows:

New Year’s Day Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Washington’s Birthday Memorial Day Juneteenth National Independence Day Independence Day Labor Day Columbus Day Veterans Day Thanksgiving Day Christmas Day

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.

2.0 BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS

A full background check is not required for this position, however all contract employees must bring photo identification and advance notice from the requiring service to obtain a VA Badge in order to work on a VA Facility. Upon award, the CO shall provide the contractor with detailed instructions on fulfilling security requirements.

All contractor employees are subject to the same level of investigation as VA employees who have access to VA Sensitive Information. The level of background investigation commensurate with the level of access needed to perform the requirement in the performance work statement is Special Agency Check (SAC). This requirement is applicable to all subcontractor personnel requiring the same access. Upon award, the CO shall provide the contractor with detailed instructions on fulfilling security requirements.

3.0 BILLING AND PAYMENT: The contractor shall submit invoices electronically in accordance with VAAR Clause 852.232-72, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests, via VA’s Electronic Invoice Presentment and Payment System. (See Web site http://www.tungsten-network.com/us/en/veterans-affairs-us/ )

All contractors shall be registered as a vendor to submit invoices in accordance with the Department of Veterans affairs e-Invoicing System at time of award.

4.0 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 Point of Contact (POC) shall be responsible for the overall technical administration of this contract.

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:

Contracting Officer’s (CO)

Natasha Leahy Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 6 100 Emancipation Drive, Building 27 Hampton, Virginia 23667 Tel: 757-254-4947 Natasha.leahy@va.gov

Contract Specialist (CS)

Kristine Woodbury Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 6 100 Emancipation Drive, Building 27 Hampton, Virginia 23667 Tel: 757-728-3449 Kritsine.woodbury@va.gov

POINT OF CONTACT (POC)

TBD

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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 52.217-9 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 30 days 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 five (5) years.

(End of Clause) C.2 52.222-90 ADDRESSING DEI DISCRIMINATION BY FEDERAL CONTRACTORS (DEVIATION APR 2026) (a)Definitions. As used in this clause— Program participation means membership or participation in, or access or admission to: training, mentoring, or leadership development programs; educational opportunities; clubs; associations; or similar opportunities that are sponsored or established by the contractor or subcontractor.

Racially discriminatory diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) activities means disparate treatment based on race or ethnicity in the recruitment, employment (e.g., hiring, promotions), contracting (e.g., vendor agreements), program participation, or allocation or deployment of an entity's resources.

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

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

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

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

(4) The Contractor will report any subcontractor's known or reasonably knowable conduct that may violate this clause to the Contracting Officer and take any appropriate remedial actions directed by the Contracting Officer; and

(5) The Contractor will inform the Contracting Officer if a subcontractor sues the Contractor and the suit puts at issue, in any way, the validity of this clause.

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

(c) The Contractor must include the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (c), in subcontracts at any tier, including those for commercial products and commercial services, except those where the place of delivery or performance is outside the United States.

(End of Clause)

C.3 VAAR 852.204-72 PERSONNEL VETTING AND CREDENTIALING (DEVIATION) (MAR 2026)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause – VA Information system is the same as information system and means, pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 5727, a discrete set of information resources organized for the collection, processing, maintenance, use, sharing, dissemination, or disposition of information whether automated or manual.

VA sensitive information means all VA data, on any storage media or in any form or format, which requires protection due to the risk of harm that could result from inadvertent or deliberate disclosure, alteration, or destruction of the information and includes sensitive personal information. The term includes information where improper use or disclosure could adversely affect the ability of VA to accomplish its mission, proprietary information, records about individuals requiring protection under various confidentiality provisions such as the Privacy Act and the HIPAA Privacy Rule, and information that can be withheld under the Freedom of Information Act. Examples of VA sensitive information include the following: individually-identifiable medical, benefits, and personnel information; financial, budgetary, research, quality assurance, confidential commercial, critical infrastructure, investigatory, and law enforcement information; information that is confidential and privileged in litigation such as information protected by the deliberative process privilege, attorney work-product privilege, and the attorney client privilege; and other information which, if released, could result in violation of law or harm or unfairness to any individual or group, or could adversely affect the national interest or the conduct of Federal programs.

(b) General. Contractor personnel assigned to work for or on behalf of VA must undergo a background investigation commensurate with the risk and sensitivity level designation associated with the work to be performed at the level indicated in the contract. The Contractor and subcontractors shall comply with VA Directive/Handbook 0710, Personnel Security and Suitability Program, which can be accessed at: https://vaww.va.gov/vapubs/index.cfm.

(c) Risk and Sensitivity Levels. The following table identifies the risk and sensitivity levels that apply to any personnel providing services under this contract. *VA Administrations, organizations and staff offices will use the OPM Position Designation Tool.

Positions/Tasks Designated as Non-Sensitive Positions – Tier 1/Low Risk

Positions/Tasks Designated as Non-Sensitive Positions – Tier 2/Mod Risk

Positions/Tasks Designated as Non-Sensitive Positions – Tier 4/High Risk

Security clearances are granted to individuals with a specific requirement for access to classified material (for example, Confidential, Secret and Top Secret). Contractor personnel that are required to obtain a security clearance will be subject to a Tier 3 or Tier 5 investigation. The following sensitivity designations have been assigned for the identified Tier 3 and Tier 5 required by this contract:

Tier 3:

Tier 5:

(d) Fitness. The results from a background investigation are used to determine if an individual’s fitness is sufficient for that individual to perform work for or on behalf of VA in the position identified in this contract. Contractor fitness determinations are made in accordance with 5 CFR Part 731.202.

Fitness requirements for employment are separate and distinct from job qualifications. If a Contractor or subcontractor employee is found to be unsuitable or unfit to provide services under this contract, the Contractor shall immediately remove the employee from working on this contract and take those necessary steps that restrict the employee’s logical access to VA data, information, VA sensitive information, or information technology or VA information systems containing such data or information.

The Contractor shall advise the employee that they are not permitted to access any VA controlled building or real property in relation to this contract. The removal of an unfit Contractor or subcontractor employee does not alleviate the Contractor from satisfying the requirements of this contract. The Government will not reimburse the Contractor for any costs associated with the recruitment/replacement of an employee or subcontractor employee who is found to be unfit.

(e) Identification Cards. The Government will provide a Personal Identification Verification (PIV) card or other identification card, as necessary, to fit Contractor personnel who require physical access to VA facilities and/or logical access to VA data, information, VA sensitive information, or information technology or VA information systems containing such data or information. Contractor and subcontractor personnel shall prominently display their PIV/identification card on their persons while working at a VA facility and shall present their PIV/identification card for inspection upon request by a VA official. The Contractor must surrender the employee or subcontractor employee’s PIV/identification card in accordance with the requirements set forth in Directive/Handbook 0735 when any of the following events occur:

1. When no longer needed for contract performance.

2. Upon completion of the Contractor/subcontractor employee’s employment.

3. Upon contract completion or termination.

(f) Lost/stolen. Immediately upon detection, the Contractor shall report a lost or stolen PIV/identification card to the Government authorities as identified in Directive/Handbook 0735. Within 48 hours of reporting the lost/stolen PIV/identification card, the Contractor shall submit to the Program Manager an incident report that describes the relevant facts and circumstances regarding the loss/theft. If the loss/theft was reported by the Contractor to the local police, the Contractor shall further submit a copy of the final police report to the Program Manager within 48 hours of the report being made available by the local police department. The Government will not reimburse the Contractor for any costs that result from lost/stolen PIV/identification card(s).

(g) Regular Reporting. The Contractor shall submit a status report to PIV Sponsor within 5 working days after the end of each calendar quarter and as requested by the Government in order to initiate contract closeout procedures. The report must provide the status of each contractor/subcontractor employee who is required to have a PIV/identification card during the performance of the contract.