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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.

DUNS:

DUNS+4:

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

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ITEM NO.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

QUANTITY

UNIT

UNIT PRICE

AMOUNT

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

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

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

ARE

ARE NOT ATTACHED.

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

ARE

ARE NOT ATTACHED

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

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF. ___________________________________ OFFER

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND

DATED ________________________________. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

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

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

ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED

SET FORTH HEREIN IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

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

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

(REV. 2/2012)

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

STANDARD FORM 1449

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

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

679-19-3-528-0748 36C24719Q1072 09-05-2019 LaShondra Wynn 205-554-2000 ext. 4021 09-11-2019 10:00 Department of Veterans Affairs Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center 3701 Loop Road East Tuscaloosa AL 35404-5088 X X 561790 $7.5 Million

NET 30

N/A X Engineering Service Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center 3701 Loop Rd East Tuscaloosa AL 35404 Department of Veterans Affairs Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center 3701 Loop Road East Tuscaloosa AL 35404-5088

Department of Veterans Affairs

FMS-VA-2(101)

Financial Services Center PO Box 149971 Austin TX 78714-9971 Contractor shall provide gutter and downspout cleaning to all buildings at the Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center in accordance with the attached SOW.

See price/cost schedule Questions: All questions shall be asked NLT 10:00 AM CST September 10, 2019.

Site Visit: A site visit is HIGHLY recommended and shall be completed by 10:00 AM CST September 10, 2019. Contact LaShondra Wynn at lashondra.wynn@va.gov to schedule.

This is a 100% Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business Set-Aside. ALL SDVOSB’s MUST be registered in VETBIZ at the time quote is submitted and at award.

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SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

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

a. CONTRACTOR:

b. GOVERNMENT: Contracting Officer: LaShondra Wynn; lashondra.wynn@va.gov Department of Veterans Affairs Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center 3701 Loop Road East Tuscaloosa AL 35404-5088

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:

c. Other [X] AT COMPLETION AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE SERVICES RENDERED.

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

Department of Veterans Affairs

FMS-VA-2(101)

Financial Services Center PO Box 149971 Austin TX 78714-9971

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

Statement of Work Gutter and Downspout Cleaning

1. Description of Services/Scope of Work: Tuscaloosa VAMC, Engineering Service has a need for cleaning of all gutters and downspouts on all buildings at Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center. Clean up of debris once complete.

2. Location: Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center, 3701 Loop Road East, Tuscaloosa AL, 35404. Buildings are as follows:

Building 1 Building 2 Building 3 Building 4 Building 5 Building 6 Building 7 Building 8 Building 12 Building 15 Building 17 Building 18 Building 38 Building 39 Building 40 Building 41 Building 46 Building 61 Building 63 Building 135 Building 137 Building 143 Building 145 Building 146 Building 147 Building 149

3. Type of Contract: Firm Fixed Price

4. Period of Performance: Will be determined at award

5. Hours of Work: The Contractor shall coordinate work hours with the COR.

6. Site Visit: A site visit is HIGHLY recommended to determine the actual number of gutters and down spouts to be cleaned and should be coordinated with LaShondra Wynn at lashondra.wynn@va.gov. ALL site visits must be completed by 10:00 AM CST, September 10, 2019.

7. Description of Services/Scope of Work:

A. Contractor must clean all gutters and downspouts on all buildings at Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center. This shall include personnel, labor, all equipment and all materials needed for cleaning/pressure washing gutters and downspouts. Once complete, contractor must remove and clean up any/all debris from the cleaning/pressure washing and haul away.

B. Contractor must also notate areas needing repairs and/or replacement of gutters or downspouts and report findings to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

C. Contractor must perform work in accordance with state, federal, OSHA guidelines. Contractor must follow all safety precautions and protocol when operating any equipment and wear appropriate personal protective equipment. Contractor must present high reach lift certification on each personnel that utilizes the equipment. Safety harness should be worn at-all-times while operating the equipment and/or on the roofs of buildings to clean. Other appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) should be worn at all times.

D. Selection of where to begin work shall be coordinated with the COR as some buildings are higher traffic areas than others and may need to be scheduled during specific timeframes. Specific start date will be determined after award and should be coordinated with the COR.

8. Physical Security: The Contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all government equipment, information and property provided to the Contractor Personnel while performing the services described.

9. Contracting Officer Representative (COR): The COR will provide communication with the Contractor. The COR shall not provide any formal direction and/or guidance to the Contractor on performance. The COR will be on the premises where the services will be provided.

10. Invoicing: Invoice/s are to be submitted electronically; in arrears of the start date of the service that were performed. The Department of Veterans Affairs utilizes a third-party invoicing system provider (Tungsten Network) for handling electronic invoices.

11. Work Stoppage/Delays: The COR shall be notified at the earliest time available, but, no later than the next business day, via phone, of the Contractor’s knowledge of any conditions which may adversely affect the Contractor’s ability to perform under the terms and conditions as stated in the specifications of this requirement. For example, vehicular problems or anything that might jeopardize the terms and conditions of the contract should be reported to the COR immediately.

12. Basis of Award: Award will be made to the Lowest Price Technically acceptable offeror.

END OF STATEMENT OF WORK

B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

CONTRACTOR SHALL CLEAN/PRESSURE WASH ALL GUTTERS AND DOWNSPOUTS AT THE TUSCALOOSA VA MEDICAL CENTER

B.3 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

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SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

C.1 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2018)

(a) Inspection/Acceptance. The Contractor shall only tender for acceptance those items that conform to the requirements of this contract. The Government reserves the right to inspect or test any supplies or services that have been tendered for acceptance. The Government may require repair or replacement of nonconforming supplies or reperformance of nonconforming services at no increase in contract price. If repair/replacement or reperformance will not correct the defects or is not possible, the Government may seek an equitable price reduction or adequate consideration for acceptance of nonconforming supplies or services. The Government must exercise its post-acceptance rights—

(1) Within a reasonable time after the defect was discovered or should have been discovered; and

(2) Before any substantial change occurs in the condition of the item, unless the change is due to the defect in the item.

(b) Assignment. The Contractor or its assignee may assign its rights to receive payment due as a result of performance of this contract to a bank, trust company, or other financing institution, including any Federal lending agency in accordance with the Assignment of Claims Act (31 U.S.C. 3727). However, when a third party makes payment (e.g., use of the Governmentwide commercial purchase card), the Contractor may not assign its rights to receive payment under this contract.

(c) Changes. Changes in the terms and conditions of this contract may be made only by written agreement of the parties.

(d) Disputes. This contract is subject to 41 U.S.C. chapter 71, Contract Disputes. Failure of the parties to this contract to reach agreement on any request for equitable adjustment, claim, appeal or action arising under or relating to this contract shall be a dispute to be resolved in accordance with the clause at FAR 52.233-1, Disputes, which is incorporated herein by reference. The Contractor shall proceed diligently with performance of this contract, pending final resolution of any dispute arising under the contract.

(e) Definitions. The clause at FAR 52.202-1, Definitions, is incorporated herein by reference.

(f) Excusable delays. The Contractor shall be liable for default unless nonperformance is caused by an occurrence beyond the reasonable control of the Contractor and without its fault or negligence such as, acts of God or the public enemy, acts of the Government in either its sovereign or contractual capacity, fires, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, strikes, unusually severe weather, and delays of common carriers. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing as soon as it is reasonably possible after the commencement of any excusable delay, setting forth the full particulars in connection therewith, shall remedy such occurrence with all reasonable dispatch, and shall promptly give written notice to the Contracting Officer of the cessation of such occurrence.

(g) Invoice.

(1) The Contractor shall submit an original invoice and three copies (or electronic invoice, if authorized) to the address designated in the contract to receive invoices. An invoice must include—

(i) Name and address of the Contractor;

(ii) Invoice date and number;

(iii) Contract number, line item number and, if applicable, the order number;

(iv) Description, quantity, unit of measure, unit price and extended price of the items delivered;

(v) Shipping number and date of shipment, including the bill of lading number and weight of shipment if shipped on Government bill of lading;

(vi) Terms of any discount for prompt payment offered;

(vii) Name and address of official to whom payment is to be sent;

(viii) Name, title, and phone number of person to notify in event of defective invoice; and

(ix) Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN). The Contractor shall include its TIN on the invoice only if required elsewhere in this contract.

(x) Electronic funds transfer (EFT) banking information.

(A) The Contractor shall include EFT banking information on the invoice only if required elsewhere in this contract.

(B) If EFT banking information is not required to be on the invoice, in order for the invoice to be a proper invoice, the Contractor shall have submitted correct EFT banking information in accordance with the applicable solicitation provision, contract clause (e.g., 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management, or 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Other Than System for Award Management), or applicable agency procedures.

(C) EFT banking information is not required if the Government waived the requirement to pay by EFT.

(2) Invoices will be handled in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C. 3903) and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR part 1315.

(h) Patent indemnity. The Contractor shall indemnify the Government and its officers, employees and agents against liability, including costs, for actual or alleged direct or contributory infringement of, or inducement to infringe, any United States or foreign patent, trademark or copyright, arising out of the performance of this contract, provided the Contractor is reasonably notified of such claims and proceedings.

(i) Payment.—

(1) Items accepted. Payment shall be made for items accepted by the Government that have been delivered to the delivery destinations set forth in this contract.

(2) Prompt payment. The Government will make payment in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C. 3903) and prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR part 1315.

(3) Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). If the Government makes payment by EFT, see 52.212-5(b) for the appropriate EFT clause.

(4) Discount. In connection with any discount offered for early payment, time shall be computed from the date of the invoice. For the purpose of computing the discount earned, payment shall be considered to have been made on the date which appears on the payment check or the specified payment date if an electronic funds transfer payment is made.

(5) Overpayments. If the Contractor becomes aware of a duplicate contract financing or invoice payment or that the Government has otherwise overpaid on a contract financing or invoice payment, the Contractor shall—

(i) Remit the overpayment amount to the payment office cited in the contract along with a description of the overpayment including the—

(A) Circumstances of the overpayment (e.g., duplicate payment, erroneous payment, liquidation errors, date(s) of overpayment);

(B) Affected contract number and delivery order number, if applicable;

(C) Affected line item or subline item, if applicable; and

(D) Contractor point of contact.

(ii) Provide a copy of the remittance and supporting documentation to the Contracting Officer.

(6) Interest.

(i) All amounts that become payable by the Contractor to the Government under this contract shall bear simple interest from the date due until paid unless paid within 30 days of becoming due. The interest rate shall be the interest rate established by the Secretary of the Treasury as provided in 41 U.S.C. 7109, which is applicable to the period in which the amount becomes due, as provided in (i)(6)(v) of this clause, and then at the rate applicable for each six-month period as fixed by the Secretary until the amount is paid.

(ii) The Government may issue a demand for payment to the Contractor upon finding a debt is due under the contract.

(iii) Final decisions. The Contracting Officer will issue a final decision as required by 33.211 if—

(A) The Contracting Officer and the Contractor are unable to reach agreement on the existence or amount of a debt within 30 days;

(B) The Contractor fails to liquidate a debt previously demanded by the Contracting Officer within the timeline specified in the demand for payment unless the amounts were not repaid because the Contractor has requested an installment payment agreement; or

(C) The Contractor requests a deferment of collection on a debt previously demanded by the Contracting Officer (see 32.607-2).

(iv) If a demand for payment was previously issued for the debt, the demand for payment included in the final decision shall identify the same due date as the original demand for payment.

(v) Amounts shall be due at the earliest of the following dates:

(A) The date fixed under this contract.

(B) The date of the first written demand for payment, including any demand for payment resulting from a default termination.

(vi) The interest charge shall be computed for the actual number of calendar days involved beginning on the due date and ending on—

(A) The date on which the designated office receives payment from the Contractor;

(B) The date of issuance of a Government check to the Contractor from which an amount otherwise payable has been withheld as a credit against the contract debt; or

(C) The date on which an amount withheld and applied to the contract debt would otherwise have become payable to the Contractor.

(vii) The interest charge made under this clause may be reduced under the procedures prescribed in 32.608-2 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation in effect on the date of this contract.

(j) Risk of loss. Unless the contract specifically provides otherwise, risk of loss or damage to the supplies provided under this contract shall remain with the Contractor until, and shall pass to the Government upon:

(1) Delivery of the supplies to a carrier, if transportation is f.o.b. origin; or

(2) Delivery of the supplies to the Government at the destination specified in the contract, if transportation is f.o.b. destination.

(k) Taxes. The contract price includes all applicable Federal, State, and local taxes and duties.

(l) Termination for the Government's convenience. The Government reserves the right to terminate this contract, or any part hereof, for its sole convenience. In the event of such termination, the Contractor shall immediately stop all work hereunder and shall immediately cause any and all of its suppliers and subcontractors to cease work. Subject to the terms of this contract, the Contractor shall be paid a percentage of the contract price reflecting the percentage of the work performed prior to the notice of termination, plus reasonable charges the Contractor can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Government using its standard record keeping system, have resulted from the termination. The Contractor shall not be required to comply with the cost accounting standards or contract cost principles for this purpose. This paragraph does not give the Government any right to audit the Contractor's records. The Contractor shall not be paid for any work performed or costs incurred which reasonably could have been avoided.

(m) Termination for cause. The Government may terminate this contract, or any part hereof, for cause in the event of any default by the Contractor, or if the Contractor fails to comply with any contract terms and conditions, or fails to provide the Government, upon request, with adequate assurances of future performance. In the event of termination for cause, the Government shall not be liable to the Contractor for any amount for supplies or services not accepted, and the Contractor shall be liable to the Government for any and all rights and remedies provided by law. If it is determined that the Government improperly terminated this contract for default, such termination shall be deemed a termination for convenience.

(n) Title. Unless specified elsewhere in this contract, title to items furnished under this contract shall pass to the Government upon acceptance, regardless of when or where the Government takes physical possession.

(o) Warranty. The Contractor warrants and implies that the items delivered hereunder are merchantable and fit for use for the particular purpose described in this contract.

(p) Limitation of liability. Except as otherwise provided by an express warranty, the Contractor will not be liable to the Government for consequential damages resulting from any defect or deficiencies in accepted items.

(q) Other compliances. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State and local laws, executive orders, rules and regulations applicable to its performance under this contract.

(r) Compliance with laws unique to Government contracts. The Contractor agrees to comply with 31 U.S.C. 1352 relating to limitations on the use of appropriated funds to influence certain Federal contracts; 18 U.S.C. 431 relating to officials not to benefit; 40 U.S.C. chapter 37, Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards; 41 U.S.C. chapter 87, Kickbacks; 41 U.S.C. 4712 and 10 U.S.C. 2409 relating to whistleblower protections; 49 U.S.C. 40118, Fly American; and 41 U.S.C. chapter 21 relating to procurement integrity.

(s) Order of precedence. Any inconsistencies in this solicitation or contract shall be resolved by giving precedence in the following order:

(1) The schedule of supplies/services.

(2) The Assignments, Disputes, Payments, Invoice, Other Compliances, Compliance with Laws Unique to Government Contracts, and Unauthorized Obligations paragraphs of this clause;

(3) The clause at 52.212-5.

(4) Addenda to this solicitation or contract, including any license agreements for computer software.

(5) Solicitation provisions if this is a solicitation.

(6) Other paragraphs of this clause.

(7) The Standard Form 1449.

(8) Other documents, exhibits, and attachments

(9) The specification.

(t) [Reserved]

(u) Unauthorized Obligations.

(1) Except as stated in paragraph (u)(2) of this clause, when any supply or service acquired under this contract is subject to any End User License Agreement (EULA), Terms of Service (TOS), or similar legal instrument or agreement, that includes any clause requiring the Government to indemnify the Contractor or any person or entity for damages, costs, fees, or any other loss or liability that would create an Anti-Deficiency Act violation (31 U.S.C. 1341), the following shall govern:

(i) Any such clause is unenforceable against the Government.

(ii) Neither the Government nor any Government authorized end user shall be deemed to have agreed to such clause by virtue of it appearing in the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement. If the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement is invoked through an “I agree” click box or other comparable mechanism (e.g., “click-wrap” or “browse-wrap” agreements), execution does not bind the Government or any Government authorized end user to such clause.

(iii) Any such clause is deemed to be stricken from the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement.

(2) Paragraph (u)(1) of this clause does not apply to indemnification by the Government that is expressly authorized by statute and specifically authorized under applicable agency regulations and procedures.

(v) Incorporation by reference. The Contractor’s representations and certifications, including those completed electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM), are incorporated by reference into the contract.

(End of Clause) ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS 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:

(End of Addendum to 52.212-4)

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 852.219-10 VA NOTICE OF TOTAL SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE (JUL 2016)(DEVIATION)

(a) Definition. For the Department of Veterans Affairs, “Service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern or SDVSOB”:

(1) Means a small business concern:

(i) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans or eligible surviving spouses (see VAAR 802.201 Surviving Spouse definition);

(ii) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more service-disabled veterans (or eligible surviving spouses) or, in the case of a service-disabled veteran with permanent and severe disability, the spouse or permanent caregiver of such veteran;

(iii) The business meets Federal small business size standards for the applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code identified in the solicitation document;

(iv) The business has been verified for ownership and control pursuant to 38 CFR 74 and is so listed in the Vendor Information Pages database, (https://www.vip.vetbiz.gov); and

(v) The business will comply with subcontracting limitations in 13 CFR 125.6, as applicable

(2) “Service-disabled veteran” means a veteran, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(2), with a disability that is service-connected, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(16).

(b) General.

(1) Offers are solicited only from verified service-disabled veteran-owned small business concerns. Offers received from concerns that are not verified service-disabled veteran-owned small business concerns shall not be considered.

(2) Any award resulting from this solicitation shall be made to a verified service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern.

(c) Agreement. A service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern agrees that in the performance of the contract, the concern will comply with the limitation on subcontracting requirements in 13 CFR §125.6.

(d) A joint venture may be considered a service-disabled veteran owned small business concern if the joint venture complies with the requirements in 13 CFR 125.15, provided that any reference therein to SDVO SBC is to be construed to apply to a VA verified SDVOSB as appropriate.

(e) Any service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern (non-manufacturer) must meet the requirements in FAR 19.102(f) of the Federal Acquisition Regulation to receive a benefit under this program.

(End of Clause) C.4 VAAR 852.219-74 LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—MONITORING AND COMPLIANCE (JUL 2018)

(a) This solicitation includes VAAR 852.219-10 VA Notice of Total Service- Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside.

(b) Accordingly, any contract resulting from this solicitation is subject to the limitation on subcontracting requirements in 13 CFR 125.6, or the limitations on subcontracting requirements in the FAR clause, as applicable. The Contractor is advised that in performing contract administration functions, the Contracting Officer may use the services of a support contractor(s) retained by VA to assist in assessing the Contractor's compliance with the limitations on subcontracting or percentage of work performance requirements specified in the clause. To that end, the support contractor(s) may require access to Contractor's offices where the Contractor's business records or other proprietary data are retained and to review such business records regarding the Contractor's compliance with this requirement.

(c) All support contractors conducting this review on behalf of VA will be required to sign an “Information Protection and Non-Disclosure and Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest Agreement” to ensure the Contractor's business records or other proprietary data reviewed or obtained in the course of assisting the Contracting Officer in assessing the Contractor for compliance are protected to ensure information or data is not improperly disclosed or other impropriety occurs.

(d) Furthermore, if VA determines any services the support contractor(s) will perform in assessing compliance are advisory and assistance services as defined in FAR 2.101, Definitions, the support contractor(s) must also enter into an agreement with the Contractor to protect proprietary information as required by FAR 9.505-4, Obtaining access to proprietary information, paragraph (b). The Contractor is required to cooperate fully and make available any records as may be required to enable the Contracting Officer to assess the Contractor's compliance with the limitations on subcontracting or percentage of work performance requirement.

(End of Clause)

C.5 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.6 VAAR 852.237-70 CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES (APR 1984)

The contractor shall obtain all necessary licenses and/or permits required to perform this work. He/she shall take all reasonable precautions necessary to protect persons and property from injury or damage during the performance of this contract. He/she shall be responsible for any injury to himself/herself, his/her employees, as well as for any damage to personal or public property that occurs during the performance of this contract that is caused by his/her employees fault or negligence, and shall maintain personal liability and property damage insurance having coverage for a limit as required by the laws of the State of ALABAMA. Further, it is agreed that any negligence of the Government, its officers, agents, servants and employees, shall not be the responsibility of the contractor hereunder with the regard to any claims, loss, damage, injury, and liability resulting there from.

(End of Clause)

C.7 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

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

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

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SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS

Descriptions for the occupations for this requirement and determining the appropriate wage determinations are the responsibility of the contractor, and offeror(s) is/are encouraged to coordinate with Department of Labor in order to determine the appropriate job classifications for this requirement. The Agency assumes no responsibility or liability for a contractor’s determination of the appropriate classification.

"REGISTER OF WAGE DETERMINATIONS UNDER | U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

THE SERVICE CONTRACT ACT | EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS ADMINISTRATION

By direction of the Secretary of Labor | WAGE AND HOUR DIVISION

| WASHINGTON D.C. 20210

| Wage Determination No.: 2015-4609 Daniel W. Simms Division of | Revision No.: 8 Director Wage Determinations| Date Of Last Revision: 08/08/2019 Note: Under Executive Order (EO) 13658 an hourly minimum wage of $10.60 for calendar year 2019 applies to all contracts subject to the Service Contract Act for which the contract is awarded (and any solicitation was issued) on or after January 1 2015. If this contract is covered by the EO the contractor must pay all workers in any classification listed on this wage determination at least $10.60 per hour (or the applicable wage rate listed on this wage determination if it is higher) for all hours spent performing on the contract in calendar year 2019. The EO minimum wage rate will be adjusted annually.

Additional information on contractor requirements and worker protections under the EO is available at www.dol.gov/whd/govcontracts.

State: Alabama Area: Alabama Counties of Hale Pickens Tuscaloosa **Fringe Benefits Required Follow the Occupational Listing**

OCCUPATION CODE - TITLE FOOTNOTE RATE

01000 - Administrative Support And Clerical Occupations 01011 - Accounting Clerk I 15.69 01012 - Accounting Clerk II 20.01 01013 - Accounting Clerk III 20.98 01020 - Administrative Assistant 25.84 01035 - Court Reporter 17.92 01041 - Customer Service Representative I 11.11 01042 - Customer Service Representative II 12.50 01043 - Customer Service Representative III 13.63 01051 - Data Entry Operator I 13.96 01052 - Data Entry Operator II 15.23 01060 - Dispatcher Motor Vehicle 17.92 01070 - Document Preparation Clerk 13.56 01090 - Duplicating Machine Operator 13.56 01111 - General Clerk I 13.41 01112 - General Clerk II 14.66 01113 - General Clerk III 16.52 01120 - Housing Referral Assistant 20.52 01141 - Messenger Courier 10.42 01191 - Order Clerk I 13.71 01192 - Order Clerk II 14.96 01261 - Personnel Assistant (Employment) I 17.24 01262 - Personnel Assistant (Employment) II 20.67 01263 - Personnel Assistant (Employment) III 24.58 01270 - Production Control Clerk 30.15 01290 - Rental Clerk 14.86 01300 - Scheduler Maintenance 16.45 01311 - Secretary I 16.45 01312 - Secretary II 18.26 01313 - Secretary III 20.52 01320 - Service Order Dispatcher 16.44 01410 - Supply Technician 25.84 01420 - Survey Worker 17.92 01460 - Switchboard Operator/Receptionist 12.47 01531 - Travel Clerk I 11.31 01532 - Travel Clerk II 11.88 01533 - Travel Clerk III 12.50 01611 - Word Processor I 15.90 01612 - Word Processor II 17.40 01613 - Word Processor III 18.17 05000 - Automotive Service Occupations 05005 - Automobile Body Repairer Fiberglass 21.33 05010 - Automotive Electrician 18.65 05040 - Automotive Glass Installer 17.43 05070 - Automotive Worker 17.43 05110 - Mobile Equipment Servicer 14.96 05130 - Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic 19.90 05160 - Motor Equipment Metal Worker 17.43 05190 - Motor Vehicle Mechanic 19.90 05220 - Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper 14.05 05250 - Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker 16.21 05280 - Motor Vehicle Wrecker 17.43 05310 - Painter Automotive 18.65 05340 - Radiator Repair Specialist 17.43 05370 - Tire Repairer 11.71 05400 - Transmission Repair Specialist 19.90 07000 - Food Preparation And Service Occupations 07010 - Baker 12.38 07041 - Cook I 9.54 07042 - Cook II 11.12 07070 - Dishwasher 9.17 07130 - Food Service Worker 10.54 07210 - Meat Cutter 16.23 07260 - Waiter/Waitress 8.88 09000 - Furniture Maintenance And Repair Occupations 09010 - Electrostatic Spray Painter 16.66 09040 - Furniture Handler 10.18 09080 - Furniture Refinisher 16.66 09090 - Furniture Refinisher Helper 12.26 09110 - Furniture Repairer Minor 14.48 09130 - Upholsterer 16.66 11000 - General Services And Support Occupations 11030 - Cleaner Vehicles 11.09 11060 - Elevator Operator 11.90 11090 - Gardener 17.17 11122 - Housekeeping Aide 11.90 11150 - Janitor 11.90 11210 - Laborer Grounds Maintenance 13.59 11240 - Maid or Houseman 9.98 11260 - Pruner 12.80 11270 - Tractor Operator 16.58 11330 - Trail Maintenance Worker 13.59 11360 - Window Cleaner 13.31 12000 - Health Occupations 12010 - Ambulance Driver 15.95 12011 - Breath Alcohol Technician 17.30 12012 - Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant 24.56 12015 - Certified Physical Therapist Assistant 29.11 12020 - Dental Assistant 16.50 12025 - Dental Hygienist 27.05 12030 - EKG Technician 27.12 12035 - Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist 27.12 12040 - Emergency Medical Technician 15.95 12071 - Licensed Practical Nurse I 16.00 12072 - Licensed Practical Nurse II 17.90 12073 - Licensed Practical Nurse III 19.95 12100 - Medical Assistant 13.44 12130 - Medical Laboratory Technician 19.53 12160 - Medical Record Clerk 13.41 12190 - Medical Record Technician 15.00 12195 - Medical Transcriptionist 16.68 12210 - Nuclear Medicine Technologist 39.32 12221 - Nursing Assistant I 11.39 12222 - Nursing Assistant II 12.80 12223 - Nursing Assistant III 13.97 12224 - Nursing Assistant IV 15.68 12235 - Optical Dispenser 15.30 12236 - Optical Technician 16.00 12250 - Pharmacy Technician 14.17 12280 - Phlebotomist 17.06 12305 - Radiologic Technologist 22.15 12311 - Registered Nurse I 24.27 12312 - Registered Nurse II 29.69 12313 - Registered Nurse II Specialist 29.69 12314 - Registered Nurse III 35.91 12315 - Registered Nurse III Anesthetist 35.91 12316 - Registered Nurse IV 43.04 12317 - Scheduler (Drug and Alcohol Testing) 21.41 12320 - Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor 21.42 13000 - Information And Arts Occupations 13011 - Exhibits Specialist I 19.68 13012 - Exhibits Specialist II 24.38 13013 - Exhibits Specialist III 29.82 13041 - Illustrator I 19.68 13042 - Illustrator II 24.38 13043 - Illustrator III 29.82 13047 - Librarian 27.00 13050 - Library Aide/Clerk 13.89 13054 - Library Information Technology Systems 24.38 Administrator 13058 - Library Technician 14.93 13061 - Media Specialist I 17.59 13062 - Media Specialist II 19.68 13063 - Media Specialist III 21.93 13071 - Photographer I 17.59 13072 - Photographer II 19.68 13073 - Photographer III 24.37 13074 - Photographer IV 29.82 13075 - Photographer V 36.07 13090 - Technical Order Library Clerk 18.16 13110 - Video Teleconference Technician 17.59 14000 - Information Technology Occupations 14041 - Computer Operator I 15.92 14042 - Computer Operator II 17.80 14043 - Computer Operator III 19.86 14044 - Computer Operator IV 22.06 14045 - Computer Operator V 24.43 14071 - Computer Programmer I (see 1) 23.08 14072 - Computer Programmer II (see 1) 14073 - Computer Programmer III (see 1) 14074 - Computer Programmer IV (see 1) 14101 - Computer Systems Analyst I (see 1) 14102 - Computer Systems Analyst II (see 1) 14103 - Computer Systems Analyst III (see 1) 14150 - Peripheral Equipment Operator 15.92 14160 - Personal Computer Support Technician 22.06 14170 - System Support Specialist 24.43 15000 - Instructional Occupations 15010 - Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Non-Rated) 28.29 15020 - Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Rated) 34.23 15030 - Air Crew Training Devices Instructor (Pilot) 39.57 15050 - Computer Based Training Specialist / Instructor 29.28 15060 - Educational Technologist 29.29 15070 - Flight Instructor (Pilot) 39.57 15080 - Graphic Artist 22.41 15085 - Maintenance Test Pilot Fixed Jet/Prop 39.57 15086 - Maintenance Test Pilot Rotary Wing 39.57 15088 - Non-Maintenance Test/Co-Pilot 39.57 15090 - Technical Instructor 22.15 15095 - Technical Instructor/Course Developer 27.11 15110 - Test Proctor 17.89 15120 - Tutor 17.89 16000 - Laundry Dry-Cleaning Pressing And Related Occupations 16010 - Assembler 8.93 16030 - Counter Attendant 8.93 16040 - Dry Cleaner 10.30 16070 - Finisher Flatwork Machine 8.93 16090 - Presser Hand 8.93 16110 - Presser Machine Drycleaning 8.93 16130 - Presser Machine Shirts 8.93 16160 - Presser Machine Wearing Apparel Laundry 8.93 16190 - Sewing Machine Operator 10.90 16220 - Tailor 11.50 16250 - Washer Machine 10.72 19000 - Machine Tool Operation And Repair Occupations 19010 - Machine-Tool Operator (Tool Room) 21.18 19040 - Tool And Die Maker 26.94 21000 - Materials Handling And Packing Occupations 21020 - Forklift Operator 16.47 21030 - Material Coordinator 28.39 21040 - Material Expediter 28.39 21050 - Material Handling Laborer 12.57 21071 - Order Filler 10.64 21080 - Production Line Worker (Food Processing) 16.47 21110 - Shipping Packer 14.41 21130 - Shipping/Receiving Clerk 14.41 21140 - Store Worker I 11.01 21150 - Stock Clerk 15.52 21210 - Tools And Parts Attendant 16.47 21410 - Warehouse Specialist 16.47 23000 - Mechanics And Maintenance And Repair Occupations 23010 - Aerospace Structural Welder 24.05 23019 - Aircraft Logs and Records Technician 18.40 23021 - Aircraft Mechanic I 22.61 23022 - Aircraft Mechanic II 24.05 23023 - Aircraft Mechanic III 25.50 23040 - Aircraft Mechanic Helper 16.11 23050 - Aircraft Painter 21.18 23060 - Aircraft Servicer 18.40 23070 - Aircraft Survival Flight Equipment Technician 21.18 23080 - Aircraft Worker 19.80 23091 - Aircrew Life Support Equipment (ALSE) Mechanic 19.80 I 23092 - Aircrew Life Support Equipment (ALSE) Mechanic 22.61

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23110 - Appliance Mechanic 21.18 23120 - Bicycle Repairer 16.99 23125 - Cable Splicer 25.02 23130 - Carpenter Maintenance 18.91 23140 - Carpet Layer 19.32 23160 - Electrician Maintenance 24.19 23181 - Electronics Technician Maintenance I 25.03 23182 - Electronics Technician Maintenance II 26.77 23183 - Electronics Technician Maintenance III 28.58 23260 - Fabric Worker 18.40 23290 - Fire Alarm System Mechanic 24.17 23310 - Fire Extinguisher Repairer 16.99 23311 - Fuel Distribution System Mechanic 24.08 23312 - Fuel Distribution System Operator 18.15 23370 - General Maintenance Worker 17.16 23380 - Ground Support Equipment Mechanic 22.61 23381 - Ground Support Equipment Servicer 18.40 23382 - Ground Support Equipment Worker 19.80 23391 - Gunsmith I 16.99 23392 - Gunsmith II 19.80 23393 - Gunsmith III 22.61 23410 - Heating Ventilation And Air-Conditioning 21.86 Mechanic 23411 - Heating Ventilation And Air Contidioning 23.25 Mechanic (Research Facility) 23430 - Heavy Equipment Mechanic 23.18 23440 - Heavy Equipment Operator 20.26 23460 - Instrument Mechanic 26.36 23465 - Laboratory/Shelter Mechanic 21.18 23470 - Laborer 12.22 23510 - Locksmith 21.18 23530 - Machinery Maintenance Mechanic 28.38 23550 - Machinist Maintenance 20.28 23580 - Maintenance Trades Helper 13.59 23591 - Metrology Technician I 26.36 23592 - Metrology Technician II 24.05 23593 - Metrology Technician III 25.50 23640 - Millwright 25.04 23710 - Office Appliance Repairer 21.21 23760 - Painter Maintenance 20.22 23790 - Pipefitter Maintenance 24.39 23810 - Plumber Maintenance 22.85 23820 - Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic 22.61 23850 - Rigger 22.61 23870 - Scale Mechanic 19.80 23890 - Sheet-Metal Worker Maintenance 19.07 23910 - Small Engine Mechanic 19.80 23931 - Telecommunications Mechanic I 26.13 23932 - Telecommunications Mechanic II 30.76 23950 - Telephone Lineman 22.61 23960 - Welder Combination Maintenance 23.58 23965 - Well Driller 22.61 23970 - Woodcraft Worker 22.61 23980 - Woodworker 16.99 24000 - Personal Needs Occupations 24550 - Case Manager 13.44 24570 - Child Care Attendant 10.65 24580 - Child Care Center Clerk 15.30 24610 - Chore Aide 8.85 24620 - Family Readiness And Support Services 13.44 Coordinator 24630 - Homemaker 19.50 25000 - Plant And System Operations Occupations 25010 - Boiler Tender 26.16 25040 - Sewage Plant Operator 22.03 25070 - Stationary Engineer 26.16 25190 - Ventilation Equipment Tender 18.03 25210 - Water Treatment Plant Operator 22.03 27000 - Protective Service Occupations 27004 - Alarm Monitor 20.54 27007 - Baggage Inspector 11.80 27008 - Corrections Officer 23.24 27010 - Court Security Officer 23.77 27030 - Detection Dog Handler 13.87 27040 - Detention Officer 23.24 27070 - Firefighter 24.61 27101 - Guard I 11.80 27102 - Guard II 13.87 27131 - Police Officer I 24.10 27132 - Police Officer II 26.79 28000 - Recreation Occupations 28041 - Carnival Equipment Operator 12.18 28042 - Carnival Equipment Repairer 12.65 28043 - Carnival Worker 8.93 28210 - Gate Attendant/Gate Tender 18.04 28310 - Lifeguard 13.09 28350 - Park Attendant (Aide) 20.84 28510 - Recreation Aide/Health Facility Attendant 14.74 28515 - Recreation Specialist 18.28 28630 - Sports Official 16.60 28690 - Swimming Pool Operator 19.91 29000 - Stevedoring/Longshoremen Occupational Services 29010 - Blocker And Bracer 22.98 29020 - Hatch Tender 22.98 29030 - Line Handler 22.98 29041 - Stevedore I 20.45 29042 - Stevedore II 24.56 30000 - Technical Occupations 30010 - Air Traffic Control Specialist Center (HFO) (see 2) 38.78 30011 - Air Traffic Control Specialist Station (HFO) (see 2) 26.74 30012 - Air Traffic Control Specialist Terminal (HFO) (see 2) 29.45 30021 - Archeological Technician I 16.61 30022 - Archeological Technician II 18.58 30023 - Archeological Technician III 23.03 30030 - Cartographic Technician 23.03 30040 - Civil Engineering Technician 22.60 30051 - Cryogenic Technician I 21.81 30052 - Cryogenic Technician II 24.09 30061 - Drafter/CAD Operator I 16.61 30062 - Drafter/CAD Operator II 18.58 30063 - Drafter/CAD Operator III 22.03 30064 - Drafter/CAD Operator IV 25.20 30081 - Engineering Technician I 15.74 30082 - Engineering Technician II 17.65 30083 - Engineering Technician III 19.75 30084 - Engineering Technician IV 24.48 30085 - Engineering Technician V 29.94 30086 - Engineering Technician VI 36.22 30090 - Environmental Technician 22.51 30095 - Evidence Control Specialist 19.69 30210 - Laboratory Technician 26.44 30221 - Latent Fingerprint Technician I 21.81 30222 - Latent Fingerprint Technician II 24.09 30240 - Mathematical Technician 23.13 30361 - Paralegal/Legal Assistant I 19.75 30362 - Paralegal/Legal Assistant II 24.46 30363 - Paralegal/Legal Assistant III 29.92 30364 - Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV 36.20 30375 - Petroleum Supply Specialist 24.09 30390 - Photo-Optics Technician 23.13 30395 - Radiation Control Technician 24.09 30461 - Technical Writer I 21.29 30462 - Technical Writer II 26.04 30463 - Technical Writer III 31.51 30491 - Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician I 24.65 30492 - 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