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COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND

DATED ________________________________. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

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

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SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

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

36C24822Q0282 01-19-2022 Leonora Simmons 813-972-7592 01-21-2022 10:00

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36C248 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8) 8875 Hidden River Pkwy Suite 525 Tampa FL 33637 X Y 812320 $6 Million N/A X Department of Veterans Affairs James A. Haley Veterans Hospital (90C) 13000 Bruce B. Downs Blvd Tampa FL 33612 36C248 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8) 8875 Hidden River Pkwy Tampa FL 33637

Department of Veterans Affairs Financial Services Center P.O. Box 149971 Austin TX 78714-9971 See CONTINUATION Page contractor shall provide products 7 services in accordance with SON and RFQ.

Please read the Evaluation criteria and submit quotes to Leonora Simmons via email at leonora.simmons@va,gov quotes must be received by 01/21/2021 @10am EST.

Questions shall be directed to Leonora Simmons no later than 01/18/2022. Questions and Answers will be posted on 01/20/2022.

See CONTINUATION Page X Leonora Simmons Contract Specialist Table of Contents

E.4 52.212-2 EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2014)………………………40

E.4 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (FEB 2021) (JUL 2020) (DEVIATION) 41

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 36C248 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8) 8875 Hidden River Pkwy Suite 525 Tampa FL 33637

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.

Department of Veterans Affairs Financial Services Center P.O. Box 149971 Austin TX 78714-9971 ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS: The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the Solicitation numbered and dated as follows:

B.3 Statement:

Rental and Laundry Service

1. General:

The purpose of this Statement of Need (SON) is to provide a work uniform laundry service for identified employees at the Facility Management Service (FMS) at the James A Haley Veterans Hospital (JAHVH), 13000 Bruce B Downs Blvd, Tampa Florida 33612.

2. Background:

The purpose of this SON is to provide a work uniform rental and laundry service for identified employees in the Facilities Management Service at the James A. Haley Veteran's Hospital (JAVH). Uniforms that are Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) compliant with respect to National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70E are flash level two protection are needed for workers on a daily basis. As part of their work assignments, these personnel may expectedly come in contact with live, electronically energized parts.

3. Scope of Need:

The purpose of this SON is to provide a work uniform rental and laundry service for identified employees in the Facilities Management Service at the James A. Haley Veteran's Hospital (JAHVH) campus in Tampa, Fl. Uniforms that are Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) compliant with respect to National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70E are flash level two protection are needed for workers daily. As part of their work assignments, these personnel may expectedly encounter live, electronically energized parts. All FR protective clothing shall be rated for Arc Flash protection in accordance with NFPA 70E and ASTM F1506.

Each employee shall be measured/sized to assure proper fit and assigned a total of Twelve (12) FR ARC 2 sets of leased shirt/pants (navy).

Note: Provisions for employee weight changes must be allowed.

Each employee shall be sized and provided (head protection) clear safety glasses, 12 cal. purview face shield, MSA slotted hard hat (white), 12 cal. Balaclava (navy), and electric gear bag.

Each employee shall be sized and provided (hand protection) two 11” class 00 rubber insulated gloves (one yellow/one black), ARC guard FR knit glove, 10” leather protectors, and a glove bag.

Sets of leased PPE in the head/hand program will be replaced when damaged at no charge to the customer. All required semi-annual inspections/certifications of PPE are the responsibility of the contractor and will be provided to the COR.

Additional Five (5) leased sets of unassigned community FR Coveralls shall be provided and laundered/replaced as needed for incidental employee wear. The sizes are to be determined during fitting.

Garments/PPE shall be marked in such a manner that each piece is identifiable as personal clothing for each employee supplied. Pants will have the user’s identification on the waistband. The vendor’s identification will be on each item for their purposes. On the industrial uniform shirts there will be an embroidered tag on one side of the shirt identifying the employee's name and on the other side an embroidered tag with the James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital logo and department name.

4. Uniform Requirements:

4.a Contractor Furnished Items: The contractor shall furnish all facilities, labor, material, and transpot1ation to provide a weekly work uniform rental and laundry service in accordance with the terms and conditions herein. The contractor shall provide good and usable uniforms.

4.b Uniform Specifications; Employee uniforms shall consist of a long sleeve collared shirt (Arc Flash Rated as indicated), short sleeve collared shirt, a t-shirt under shirt (100% cotton) and a pair of pants (Arc Flash Rated as indicated). Long sleeve and short sleeve collared shirts shall have a breast pocket.

4.c Employees requiring arc-flash level one protections shall have long sleeve collard and a pair of pants, both with flame resistant protection value of not less than 4 calories per square centimeter (4 Cal/cm2) as defined in American Society for Testing and Material (ASTM) F 1959-99. Provided clothing shall be OSHA compliant with respect to NFP A 70E arc flash level one protections. 100% Cotton shirt short sleeve FR rated.

4.d. Employees requiring arc-flash level two protections shall have long sleeve collared and a pair of pants, both with a flame resistant protection value of not less than 8 calories per square centimeter (8 cal.cm2) as defined in American Society for Testing and Material (ASTM) F 1959-99. Provided clothing shall also be OSHA compliant with respect to NFPA 70E are flash level two protections.

4.e. Qualities and color: There are approximately 22 employees that shall require uniforms. All of those shall require flame resistant level I or II uniforms. Price/Cost Schedule provides the estimated number of personnel per shop/ group and recommended number of uniforms per person.

4.f. The contractor shall provide identified employees with the specified number of properly sized uniforms within 4 to 10 weeks of receiving the Attachment B list of names and preliminary sizes. Or, as soon as possible due to Covid -19 shipping delays.

4.g. The contractor shall provide samples of a variety of uniform shirt and pants colors and styles from which to choose. Members of each shop will have the same color uniform. The overall number of employees requiring a uniform increase or if individual names of employees requiring a uniform change during the contract period, the contractor shall be notified in writing of these changes by JAHVH. The contractor shall provide new, not previously worm uniforms as a result of these changes within two weeks of written notification.

5. Certificate of Compliance: The contractor shall furnish a certificate of compliance at the same time their offer is submitted. This certificate shall certify in writing that the uniform pants/shirts/coveralls they will provide under the terms of this contract do, in fact, meet the requirements of:

5. a. Provided clothing shall have flame resistant rating in compliance with NFPA 70E.

6. Uniform measurements: To ensure a proper fit, the contractor shall visit the VAMC campus within 2 weeks or when the sizing kits is received by the contractor . The award of the Contract will commence prior to the ordering of garments and all employees are measured who are requiring a uniform. Measurements shall require more than one session and the contractor shall make arrangements with the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) to schedule these times.

6. a. The COR shall be an employee of the JAHVH Facilities Management Service.

6 b. Within two days of the last initial measurement taken, COR shall forward a list of uniforms required, by name/quantity/size, to the contractor.

7. Weekly Laundry and Delivery: The contractor shall pick up soiled uniform weekly, on a day set by the vendor for cleaning. If the particular set day occurs on a Federal holiday, the pickup and delivery day shall be on the next regular working day that VAMC is open for business. The uniforms shall be laundered to clean and remove all dirt, chemical residue, and sweat from everyday use. The uniforms shall be returned to the same pick-up point the following week (on the set day) after being properly cleaned. The returned pants and shirts shall be neat in appearance and clean after laundering. They shall be free of any defects that would detract from the uniforms' ASTM/OSHA/NFPA 70E compliance, serviceability, or appearance. The uniforms shall be delivered to Building 54.

7 a. The contractor shall pick up soiled uniforms and deliver clean uniforms to Building 54. Pickup and delivery times shall be in the set but must occur within a mutually agreed 2-hour window between 7 AM and 4PM. In the event the 2-hour window is missed due to events that are out of control of the driver this is understood. The rental and laundry costs shall be based on the number of individual garments involved, i.e., each shirt and pair of pants.

7 b. A list of returned laundered uniforms, by name and quantity, shall be submitted to the COR on a weekly basis along with a list of soiled uniforms, by name and quantity, which were removed from the previous week's list. Uniforms not returned from the laundry after two weeks shall be replaced with good and usable garments at no extra charge to VAMC. The Contracting Officer shall be the final arbiter of all disputes.

8. Uniform Maintenance and Repair: The contractor shall maintain the uniforms in good order by ensuring they are free of any defects, i.e., holes, tears, fabric defects, spots, uneven dyeing, loose or missed stitches, or anything else that shall affect their ASTM/OSHA/NFPA 70E compliance, serviceability, or appearance. The contractor shall be responsible for replacing buttons, zippers, etc., and patching small rips and tears on a u11ifo1m as requested and returning these uniform garments to VAMC within two weeks at no additional cost to the Government. The Government shall notify the contractor of requested repairs by affixing a tag provided by the contractor to the shirt or pair of pants and specifying the repair(s). Any repairs or replacements garments over a two-week period must be communicated to the COR with expected date. Only accepted delays are for size 3X, and up, and or waist 42 and over.

8 a. The contractor shall perform minor alterations (i.e., adjustments to the waist and length of pants,) at no additional cost to the Government. Uniforms that are tom or worn beyond repair shall be replaced with good and usable uniforms at no additional cost to the Government. The COR shall make the final determination as whether a uniform is torn or worn beyond repair. All FR rated uniform shall have a wearing cycle of longer than eighteen (36) months, or 78 washings per the OSHA FR rated requirement for washing requirements.

9. Uniform Returns: Uniforms that are no longer required shall be returned to the contractor and the weekly rental fee shall be reduced accordingly. If the VAMC fails to return a uniform and the uniform is less than nine months old, VAMC shall pay half of the replacement cost of the uniform. If the uniform is between nine and fifteen months old, VAMC shall pay one quarter of replacement cost of the uniform. If the uniform is more than fifteen months old, JAHVH shall not be charged for that particular uniform. At the end of the contract, JAHVH shall pay for unreturned uniforms in accordance with the price/cost scheduled.

10. Uniform Exchanges: Uniform replacements for size change reasons shall be provided at no additional cost to the Government, except in those instances associated with lost, deliberately damaged or unreturned uniforms. (Subparagraph 2.6 above pertains).

10 a. The contractor shall replace identified uniforms needing sizing changes within two weeks for standard sizes, and extended time for sizes over 3X, and 42 waist or higher, of the request date.

10 b. The contractor shall allow the Government a minimum of four weeks to gather and return the former uniforms after the new uniforms have been received at the JAHVH. Under certain circumstances (such as extended absence of an employee) and with prior mutual agreement between the contractor and Government, the contractor shall accept the return of the former uniforms after the four-week period has expired with no penalty to the Government.

11. Contractor Inventory: The contractor shall maintain an accurate inventory of all uniforms provided to JAHVH.

11 a. The contractor shall maintain a log, by employee's name, for the number of individual uniform pieces (shirts and pants) laundered each week.

11 b. A copy of this log shall be delivered to the COR during every drop-off/ pick-up day, or notes will be made on the weekly invoice by each employee's name for clear communication.

12. Invoices: Invoices shall be submitted monthly and shall be based on the number of items rented and cleaned. Invoices shall be accurate, up-to-date, free from duplications, and show the number of uniforms assigned to each employee.

12 a. The contractor shall affix the following certification to each monthly invoice:

“I certify in writing that the work uniforms provided during the past monthly billing cycle and to be provided during the upcoming monthly billing cycle do provide the VAMC employees with flame resistant protection of not less than 8 Cal/em2 as defined in ASTM F 1959-1999 and are OSHA compliant with respect to NFPA 70E arc flash level two protection”.

12 b. Payment will be made to the contractor monthly after the submitting and certification of Invoice.

13. Contractor Reports: The contractor shall provide a monthly report to the COR identifying the number of uniforms replaced and the number recommended for replacement, either because they cannot be cleaned, they are damaged beyond economic repair, they are approaching their wearing cycle of eighteen (36) months, or 78 washings.

13 a. The contractor shall maintain an accurate accounting system that identifies each piece of clothing by the employee. Contractor shall monitor and track the number of times all arc flash rated clothing is washed and replaced when rated garments have reached their maximum number of washes at no extra expense to the VAMC.

13 b. Contractor will provide JAHVH monthly report indicating how many times each arc flash uniform component has been laundered.

14. Recovered Materials: Uniforms and garments provided by the contractor shall be made of recovered materials to the maximum extent practical and still be ASTM/OSHA compliant (with respect to NFPA 70E arc flash level two protection). In addition, the shirts shall be labeled in accordance with the Rules and Regulations under the Textile Fiber Products Identification Act and the Trade Regulation Rule concerning its care.

15. Health and Safety: The contractor shall supply the COR with material safety data sheets for each chemical used to launder uniforms. VAMC retains the right to reject any uniform that causes an adverse effect upon one of its employees. Adverse effects include, but are not limited to headache; eye, dermal, nasal, or throat irritation and/or sensitization; nausea; and dizziness. If the particular cleaning process used or the fabric supplied causes an individual employee to have an allergic reaction, the contractor shall provide an alternate cleaning method or alternative fabric for that employee at no extra cost to the Government.

16. Uniforms: Minimum Specifications:

16 a. The contractor shall provide good and useable uniforms and shall individually label the shirts and pants on the inside collar and waistline, respectively, with the employee's name and an identification number.

16 b. The contractors shall use price/cost schedule for estimated quantities. Final initial quantities shall be provided using price / cost schedule, which shall specify quantities and sizes. The contractor shall be prepared to provide identified employees with the specified number of properly sized uniforms within 4 weeks of receiving the employees names.

16 c. The overall number of employees requiring a uniform increase or if individual names of employees requiring a uniform change during the contract period, the contractor shall be notified in writing of these changes by JAHVH. The contractor shall provide good and usable uniforms as a result of these changes within two weeks of written notification, To ensure a proper fit, the contractor shall measure these additional employees or employees requiring a uniform change. Measurements may be taken on Tuesday Morning at the same time and location where soiled uniforms are picked up and clean uniforms are delivered - VAMC's FMS Operations & Maintenance Shop, Building 54.

17. Shirts, Fabric and Style: Shirts shall be long sleeve and made of a flame-resistant material with a protective value of not less than 8 Cal/cm2 and shall be ASTM/OSHA compliant (with respect to NFPA 70E arc flash level two protection).

17 a. All shirts shall in good condition and usable upon delivery to the Government.

17 b. The fabric shall have permanent press and soil release finishes.

17 c. Shirts shall have at least two front pockets and shall be of a quality and style generally accepted in the industry.

17 d. Sleeves shall be reinforced at the elbow as to insure extended usage.

17 e. Shirts shall have the employee's name and his/her identification number marked on the inside for identification purposes.

17 f. Bar codes are acceptable provided that written identification is also present.

18. Size: Shirts shall be available in men's sizes from small to 6x. Quantities are indicated in Price/Cost schedule. If a woman will require a uniforms the men's will be altered to fit as needed.

19. Identification: Shirts shall have employee's First Name and Shop listed above front pocket for both short and long sleeve shirts. Short Sleeve T-Shilts do not require the employee's names.

20. Pants, Fabric and style: Pants shall be made of a flame-resistant material with a protection value of not less than 8 Cal/cm2 and shall be ASTMO/OSHA compliant (with respect to NFPA 70E arc flash level two protection). All pants shall be ii1 good and usable condition upon delivery to the Government . The fabric shall have permanent press and soil release finishes. Pants shall have a plain front with two quarter top pockets and two back hip pockets. Pants shall have regular (not flared) leg bottoms and shall be double stitched with no cuff at the end of the legs. Pants shall be reinforced at the knees and at the inseam as to ensure extended usage and shall be of a quality and style generally accepted in the work uniform rental industry. Pants shall be available in regular cut. Pants shall have the employee's name and his/her identification number marked on the inside for identification purposes. Bar codes are acceptable provided that written identification is also present.

21. Sizes. Men's pants shall be available in waist sizes from 28 inches to 54 inches with an inseam of 28 inches to 36 inches and shall be altered to fit as needed at no additional cost to the Government. Quantities are indicated in the Price/Cost schedule.

(Level I/ Level II/None)

22. Quality Assurance: Contractor Quality Control Plan:

22 a. The contractor shall maintain a documented and functioning quality control program.

22 b. The contractor shall rely on its existing quality control system to assure that the services supplied to the Government meet the requirements of this specification.

23. Government Quality Assurance:

23 a. The Government will verify that the contractor is meeting the requirements in this contract by reviewing the monthly reports described in subparagraph.

23 b. and comparing the data to the Government's internal records, randomly inspecting uniforms throughout the performance period of this contract, obtaining customer feedback, and reviewing the contractor's quality control data.

23. Contractor Responsibility:

23 a. Insurance. The Contractor shall procure and maintain for the entire contract period, Workmen's Compensation and employers Public Liability Insurance in accordance with laws of the State of Florida. Before commencing work under this contract, the contractor shall certify to the Contracting Officer in writing that the required insurance has been obtained. See FAR 52.228-5, Clauses Section. Contractor shall provide the CO with an original signed copy of Insurance Certification with appropriate coverage, no later than ten (10) calendar days after notice of award. The contractor will notify the VA immediately of any changes in insurance coverage. Failure to submit documentation regarding the above insurance requirement shall be grounds to terminate the contract for default.

23 b. Contractor Badges/Parking: The Contractor’s employee(s) shall wear visible identification at all times while on the premises of the VA Medical Center. It is the responsibility of the contractor to park in the appropriate designated parking areas. Information on parking is available from the Police and Security Department.

23 c. Conduct of Personnel: The Contractor shall be responsible for the performance and conduct of its employees. Personnel employed by the Contractor in the performance of this SON or any representative of the Contractor entering the VA premises shall be subject to inspections by the Government as deemed necessary. The Contractor shall not employ for performance under this SON any person whose employment would result in a conflict of interest with the Government’s standards of conduct.

23 d. The Contractor is completely responsible for all actions of their employees. All contractor personnel employed in the performance of this contract shall comply with all VA building regulations, policies, and guidelines while on the premises. Contractor personnel shall be free of body odor and wear clean clothing (uniforms as appropriate) while performing duties under this contract. The Contractor shall consider the clinical environment and instruct/train their personnel in applicable safety precautions and special requirements. These requirements may include but are not limited to such conditions as human secretions, blood, barium, etc. Contractor personnel shall take appropriate precautions while performing duties applicable to this contract.

23 e. safety/Security Requirements. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws and ensure performance is secure while protecting material, equipment, and supplies from damage and loss. Government security personnel shall have the express right to inspect for security violations at any time during the term of the contract.

23 f. The Contractor shall not release any information (including photographs, files, public announcements, statements, denials, or confirmations) on any part of the subject matter of this contract or any phase of any program hereunder without the prior written approval of the COR.

23 g. Conduct of Personnel. Contractor personnel shall conduct themselves in a professional manner (i.e. timeliness, communication; spoken and written etc.). The Contracting Officer may require the Contractor to remove from the job site any employee working under this contract for reasons of suspected misconduct, a suspected security breach, or suspected to be under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or any other incapacitating agent. Contractor employees shall be subject to dismissal from the premises upon determination by the Contracting Officer that such action is necessary in the interests of the Government. The hospital director or designated representative has the authority to bar individuals from the Government facility. The removal from the job site or dismissal from the premises shall not relieve the Contractor of the requirement to provide sufficient personnel to perform the services as required by this performance work statement. The Government shall not reimburse the Contractor for travel and other expenses associated with the removal of personnel. Contractor personnel are not authorized to carry or possess personal weapons to include, but not limited to, firearms and knives with a blade length in excess of three inches, while assigned under this contract.

24. Period of Performance:

24 a. The base period of performance will be one (1) year from the date of award with four (4) twelve- month option periods that may be exercised by written notice to the contractor.

24. Delivery location: James A. Haley Veteran’s Hospital, 13000 Bruce B. Downs, Tampa, FL 33612 (location) building.

25. Delivery date: Period of Performance shall commence one week after receipt of contract.

The contractor shall coordinate with COR the date to measure eligible employees for uniforms/PPE gear.

FOB: Destination

VHA Supplemental Contract Requirements for Ensuring Adequate COVID-19 Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors

1. Contractor employees who work in or travel to VHA locations must comply with the following:

Documentation requirements:

1) If fully vaccinated, shall show proof of vaccination NOTE: Acceptable proof of vaccination includes a signed record of immunization from a health care provider or pharmacy, a copy of the COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card (CDC Form MLS-319813_r, published on September 3, 2020), or a copy of medical records documenting the vaccination

2) If unvaccinated and granted a medical or religious exception, shall show negative COVID-19 test results dated within three calendar days prior to desired entry date. Test must be approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for emergency use or full approval. This includes tests available by a doctor’s order or an FDA approved over-the-counter test.

3) Documentation cited in this section shall be digitally or physically maintained on each contractor employee while in a VA facility and is subject to inspection prior to entry to VA facilities and after entry for spot inspections by Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs) or other hospital personnel.

4) Documentation will not be collected by the VA; contractors shall, at all times, adhere to and ensure compliance with federal laws designed to protect contractor employee health information and personally identifiable information.

2. Contractor employees are subject to daily screening for COVID-19 and may be denied entry to VA facilities if they fail to pass screening protocols. As part of the screening process contractors may be asked screening questions found on the following website: COVID-19 Screening Tool. Regularly check the website for updates.

a. Contractor employees who work away from VA locations, but who will have direct patient contact with VA patients shall self-screen utilizing the COVID-19 Screening Tool, in advance each day that they will have direct patient contact and in accordance with their person or persons who coordinate COVID-19 workplace safety efforts at covered contractor workplaces. Contractors shall, at all times, adhere to and ensure compliance with federal laws designed to protect contractor employee health information and personally identifiable information.

3. Contractor must immediately notify their COR or Contracting Officer if contract performance is jeopardized due to contractor employees being denied entry into VA Facilities.

B.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

Uniform and PPE gear Complete care program (Electric Shop) shirts Arc Flash Rating Level II brand name or equal to Cintas Services

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 02-04-2022 POP End: 02-03-2023 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 812320 - Drycleaning and Laundry Services (except Coin-Operated) PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 3510 - Laundry and Dry Cleaning Equipment

Uniform and PPE gear Complete care program (Electric Shop) shirts Arc Flash Rating brand name or equal to Cintas Services Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 02-04-2022 POP End: 02-03-2023

PPE personal protective equipment Brand name or equal to Cintas Services Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 02-4-2022 POP End: 02-03-2023

Uniform and PPE gear Complete care program (Electric Shop) shirts Arc Flash Rating brand name or equal to Cintas Services

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 02-04-2023 POP End: 02-03-2024

Uniform and PPE gear Complete care program (Electric Shop) shirts Arc Flash Rating brand name or equal to Cintas Services Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 02-04-2023 POP End: 02-03-2024

PPE personal protective equipment

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 02-04-2023 POP End: 02-03-2024

Uniform and PPE gear Complete care program (Electric Shop) shirts Arc Flash Rating brand name or equal to Cintas Services

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 02-04-2024 POP End: 02-03-2025

Uniform and PPE gear Complete care program (Electric Shop) shirts Arc Flash Rating brand name or equal to Cintas Services Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 02-04-2024 POP End: 02-03-2025

PPE personal protective equipment

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 02-04-2024 POP End: 02-03-2025

Uniform and PPE gear Complete care program (Electric Shop) shirts Arc Flash Rating brand name or equal to Cintas Services

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 02-04-2025 POP End: 02-03-2026

Uniform and PPE gear Complete care program (Electric Shop) shirts Arc Flash Rating brand name or equal to Cintas Services Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 02-04-2025 POP End: 02-03-2026

PPE personal protective equipment

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 02-04-2025 POP End: 02-03-2026

Uniform and PPE gear Complete care program (Electric Shop) shirts Arc Flash Rating brand name or equal to Cintas Services

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 02-04-2026 POP End: 02-03-2027

Uniform and PPE gear Complete care program (Electric Shop) shirts Arc Flash Rating brand name or equal to Cintas Services Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 02-04-2026 POP End: 02-03-2027

PPE personal protective equipment

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 02-04-2026 POP End: 02-03-2027

B.4 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

13000 Bruce B. Downs, Blvd.

Facilities Management Tampa, FL 66312

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813.972.2000 x7055 John.Graves@va.gov

13000 Bruce B. Downs, Blvd.

Facilities Management Tampa, FL 66312

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13000 Bruce B. Downs, Blvd.

Facilities Management Tampa, FL 66312

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13000 Bruce B. Downs, Blvd.

Facilities Management Tampa, FL 66312

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13000 Bruce B. Downs, Blvd.

Facilities Management Tampa, FL 66312

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13000 Bruce B. Downs, Blvd.

Facilities Management Tampa, FL 66312

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13000 Bruce B. Downs, Blvd.

Facilities Management Tampa, FL 66312

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13000 Bruce B. Downs, Blvd.

Facilities Management Tampa, FL 66312

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13000 Bruce B. Downs, Blvd.

Facilities Management Tampa, FL 66312

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13000 Bruce B. Downs, Blvd.

Facilities Management Tampa, FL 66312

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13000 Bruce B. Downs, Blvd.

Facilities Management Tampa, FL 66312

USA

13000 Bruce B. Downs, Blvd.

Facilities Management Tampa, FL 66312

USA

13000 Bruce B. Downs, Blvd.

Facilities Management Tampa, FL 66312

USA

13000 Bruce B. Downs, Blvd.

Facilities Management Tampa, FL 66312

USA

13000 Bruce B. Downs, Blvd.

Facilities Management Tampa, FL 66312

USA

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SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

C.1 52.217-6 OPTION FOR INCREASED QUANTITY (MAR 1989)

The Government may increase the quantity of supplies called for in the Schedule at the unit price specified. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within . Delivery of the added items shall continue at the same rate as the like items called for under the contract, unless the parties otherwise agree.

(End of Clause)

C.2 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 ; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 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.3 VAAR 852.212-70 PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES APPLICABLE TO VA ACQUISITION OF COMMERCIAL ITEMS (APR 2020)

(a) The Contractor agrees to comply with any provision or clause that is incorporated herein by reference to implement agency policy applicable to acquisition of commercial items or components. The following provisions and clauses that have been checked by the Contracting Officer are incorporated by reference.

[X] 852.203–70, Commercial Advertising.

[] 852.209–70, Organizational Conflicts of Interest.

[] 852.211–70, Equipment Operation and Maintenance Manuals.

[] 852.214–71, Restrictions on Alternate Item(s).

[] 852.214–72, Alternate Item(s). [Note: this is a fillable clause.] [] 852.214–73, Alternate Packaging and Packing.

[] 852.214–74, Marking of Bid Samples.

[X] 852.215–70, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and Veteran-Owned Small Business Evaluation Factors.

[X] 852.215–71, Evaluation Factor Commitments.

[] 852.216–71, Economic Price Adjustment of Contract Price(s) Based on a Price Index.

[] 852.216–72, Proportional Economic Price Adjustment of Contract Price(s) Based on a Price Index.

[] 852.216–73, Economic Price Adjustment—State Nursing Home Care for Veterans.

[] 852.216–74, Economic Price Adjustment—Medicaid Labor Rates.

[] 852.216–75, Economic Price Adjustment—Fuel Surcharge.

[] 852.219–9, VA Small Business Subcontracting Plan Minimum Requirements.

[] 852.219–10, VA Notice of Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside.

[] 852.219–11, VA Notice of Total Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside.

[] 852.222–70, Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards—Nursing Home Care for Veterans.

[] 852.228–70, Bond Premium Adjustment.

[] 852.228–71, Indemnification and Insurance.

[] 852.228–72, Assisting Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses in Obtaining Bonds.

[X] 852.232–72, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests.

[] 852.233–70, Protest Content/Alternative Dispute Resolution.

[] 852.233–71, Alternate Protest Procedure.

[] 852.237–70, Indemnification and Medical Liability Insurance.

[X] 852.246–71, Rejected Goods.

[] 852.246–72, Frozen Processed Foods.

[] 852.246–73, Noncompliance with Packaging, Packing, and/or Marking Requirements.

[X] 852.270–1, Representatives of Contracting Officers.

[] 852.271–72, Time Spent by Counselee in Counseling Process.

[] 852.271–73, Use and Publication of Counseling Results.

[] 852.271–74, Inspection.

[] 852.271–75, Extension of Contract Period.

[] 852.273–70, Late Offers.

[] 852.273–71, Alternative Negotiation Techniques.

[] 852.273–72, Alternative Evaluation.

[] 852.273–73, Evaluation—Health-Care Resources.

[] 852.273–74, Award without Exchanges.

(b) All requests for quotations, solicitations, and contracts for commercial item services to be provided to beneficiaries must include the following clause:

[] 852.237–74, Nondiscrimination in Service Delivery.

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

(a) This solicitation includes FAR 52.219-4 Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns.

(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 852.219-75 SUBCONTRACTING COMMITMENTS MONITORING AND COMPLIANCE (JUL 2018)

(a) This solicitation includes the clause: 852.215-70 Service-disabled veteran-owned and veteran-owned small business evaluation factors. Accordingly, any contract resulting from this solicitation will include the clause 852.215-71 Evaluation factor commitments.

(b) The Contractor is advised that in performing contract administration functions, the Contracting Officer may use the services of a support contractor(s) to assist in assessing Contractor compliance with the subcontracting commitments incorporated into the contract. To that end, the support contractor(s) may require access to the Contractor's business records or other proprietary data to review such business records regarding contract 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 compliance with the subcontracting commitments.

(End of Clause)

C.6 VAAR 852.247-71 DELIVERY LOCATION (OCT 2018)

Shipment of deliverable items, other than reports, shall be to:

Department of Veterans Affairs James A. Haley Veterans Hospital (90C) 13000 Bruce B. Downs Blvd

Tampa FL 33612 (End of Clause)

C.7 VAAR 852.247-73 PACKING FOR DOMESTIC SHIPMENT (OCT 2018)

Material shall be packed for shipment in such a manner that will insure acceptance by common carriers and safe delivery at destination. Containers and closures shall comply with regulations of carriers as applicable to the mode of transportation.

(End of Clause)

C.8 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/

(End of Clause)

C.9 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 2021) (JUL 2020) (DEVIATION)

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

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

(2) 52.204–23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (Jul 2018) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115–91).

(3) 52.204–25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (AUG 2020) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115–232).

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

(5) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (Aug 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).

(6) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) (Public Laws 108-77 and 108-78 (19 U.S.C. 3805 note)).

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

[] (1) 52.203–6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (JUN 2020), with Alternate I (OCT 1995) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 2402).

[] (2) 52.203–13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (JUN 2020) (41 U.S.C. 3509).

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

[X] (4) 52.204–10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (JUN 2020) (Pub. L. 109–282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

[] (5) [Reserved] [] (6) 52.204–14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (OCT 2016) (Pub. L. 111–117, section 743 of Div. C).

[] (7) 52.204–15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (OCT 2016) (Pub. L. 111–117, section 743 of Div. C).

[] (8) 52.209–6, Protecting…