36C24825Q0873_1.docx

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES. The contractor shall provide all management, licenses, laboratory testing, tools, supplies, equipment, transportation, and labor to develop and implement the standards & requirements set forth in the Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Services (VAHCS) provided Integrated Pest Management (IPM) plan for the nine VAHCS Bay Pines Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) in a manner that shall ensure the health and general well-being of all medical facility personnel/patients. The contractor Shall also be fully cognizant of the fact that this contract is for the control of all pests within a two (2) to ten (10) Feet depending on the area immediately outside of a hospital/patient care facility. They shall take all necessary steps and precautions to ensure full and complete care for employees/patient safety in the selection and application of all chemicals. The contractor must respond within 4 hours to get the pest notification from COR or Facility Coordinator (FC) of the VAHCS facility.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8) North VISN 8 10,000 Bay Pines Blvd Gainesville FL 32601-3460

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contract Specialist Timothy Felix timothy.felix@va.gov 352-548-6000

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

See Delivery Schedule

See SOW

POSTAL CODE

COUNTRY

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice

DESCRIPTION

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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice

(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products and commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, “Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Products and Commercial Services,” as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued. The Department of Veterans Affairs, C.W. Bill Young VA Healthcare System, Contracting Office, Bay Pines, FL. 33744 has a need to purchase Pest Control Services for its nine (9) Community-Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs). This is a Base plus 4-year, Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) is anticipated for this award.

(ii) The solicitation number is 36C24825Q0873 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ).

(iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-04 (05/12/2025).

(iv) This procurement is set-aside on an order of priority as established in 38 U.S.C 8127.

This solicitation is set-aside for Service Disable Veteran Owned Small Business Set Aside.

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 561710, with a small business size standard of 17.5 million. The FSC/PSC is S207.

Note, offerors must be listed and registered in beta.gov at the time of quote submission to be considered for the award. Additionally, Offerors must provide shall provide all management, licenses, laboratory testing, tools, supplies, equipment, transportation and labor to develop and implement the standards & requirements set forth in the Department of Veterans Affairs provided Integrated Pest Management (IPM) plan for the nine VAHCS Bay Pines CBOC's in a manner that will ensure the health and general well-being of all medical facility personnel/patients. The contractor Shall also be fully cognizant of the fact that this contract is for the control of all pests within and immediately outside of a hospital/patient care facility. They shall take all necessary steps and precautions to ensure full and complete care for employees/patient safety in the selection and application of all chemicals.

All the work will be in accordance with the Statement of Work (PWS) below (See Attachment B.1).

Responses shall be on an all or none bases, no partial submissions will be accepted. New products only. The Government reserves the right to make no award at all. The quote must be valid for 60 days. All offerors must be registered in System for Award Management (SAM) at time offers are due to be considered for an award of a federal contract. Registration must be complete and not missing elements such as representations and certifications.

(v) Line-Item Numbers (LINs), quantities, and units of measure (including options):

PRICE SCHEDULE – (See Attachment B.2)

(vi) Description of requirements: See Statement of Work (PWS) (Attachment B.1).

(vii) Date(s) and place(s) of delivery and acceptance and FOB point.

DELIVERY SCHEDULE

C.W. Bill Young VA Healthcare System 10000 Bay Pines Blvd Bay Pines, FL 33744 CBOCs

Naples, Fl 34102-

Port Charlotte, FL 33952

Sebring, FL 33870

Sarasota, FL 34233

Bradenton, FL 34208

Largo, FL 33771

St Petersburg, FL 33705

Palm Harbor, FL 33761

(viii) The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition and the following clauses AND instructions are added as addenda:

CLAUSES:

52.214-21 Descriptive Literature (APR 2002)

(ix) The award will be based on a COMPARATIVE EVALUATION.

Award will be based upon a comparative evaluation of quotes in accordance with the Simplified Acquisition Procedures, FAR 13. Comparative evaluation is the side by side pairwise comparison of quotes based on factors resulting in a Contracting Officer’s decision for the quote most favorable to the Government.

Evaluations of Quotes:

The Government will select the quote that represents the best benefit to the Government at a price that can be determined as reasonable.

The Government will evaluate the following: Price, Technical Approach, and past performance.

Vendors shall provide the following:

1. Price: The Government will select the quote that represents the best benefit to the Government at a price that can be determined reasonable.

2. Technical Approach: Contractor shall provide a technical approach for conducting pest control in accordance with (IAW) the PWS.

3. Past Performance: Vendors submitting a quote shall be established in the business of providing the services identified in the PWS and who have experience with commercial contracts of similar demand or greater, with conditions and scope as required for this contract.

Vendors submitting a quote shall provide three (3) identified references when submitting their quote. The emphasis will be on recent and relevant past performance. Recent is defined as work performed within the last three years. Relevant is defined as work similar in scope of the work described in the PWS.

· Contract:

· Start Date of Contract:

· End Date of Contract:

· Reference’s Name and Phone Number:

· Type of work performed & product used:

Following receipt of quotes, the Government will perform a comparative evaluation of the services quoted. The Government will compare quotes to one another to select the service that best benefits the Government that shall fulfill the requirement. The evaluation of Government requirements outlined in this request for quote will determine suitability.

Past performance evaluations will be conducted using information obtained from the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS), and information from any other sources deemed appropriate. When evaluating past performance, the government will consider the currency and relevancy of the information, the source of the information, the context of the data, and the general trends in the contractor’s performance. Quoters without available relevant past performance history will not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably. The Government reserves the right to obtain past performance information from other available sources.

Basis for Award:

The award shall be made without discussion.

The award shall be made to the response most advantageous to the Government.

Responses shall contain the quoter’s best terms and conditions.

Information not contained in quotes shall not be considered during the evaluation. The Government intends to make award selection without any follow-up communication but may determine after evaluating submitted quotes that clarification may be necessary as appropriate. The Government reserves the right to make no award if no quotes meet the requirements for this solicitation.

To facilitate the award process, all quotes must include a statement regarding the terms and conditions herein as follows:

The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document without modification, deletion, or addition.

(x) Quotes shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with its offer if has not been completed on SAM.gov.

(xi) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and the following clauses are added as addenda:

52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

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

https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far.

http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/

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52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)

The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 15 days.

“NOTE: The specified rates under this clause will be those rates in effect under the contract each time an option is exercised under this clause.”

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 15 days, provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 15 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.

52.219-14 LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING (MAR 2020)

(a) This clause does not apply to the unrestricted portion of a partial set-aside.

(b) Applicability. This clause applies only to—

(1) Contracts that have been set aside for small business concerns or 8(a) participants.

(2) Part or parts of a multiple-award contract that have been set aside for small business concerns or 8(a) participants.

(3) Orders set aside for small business concerns or 8(a) participants under multiple-award contracts as described in 8.405-5 and 16.505(b)(2)(i)(F).

(4) Orders issued directly to small business concerns or 8(a) participants under multiple-award contracts as described in 19.504(c)(1)(ii).

(c) Limitations on subcontracting. By submission of an offer and execution of a contract, the Contractor agrees that in performance of the contract in the case of a contract for—

(1) Services (except construction). At least 50 percent of the cost of contract performance incurred for personnel shall be expended for employees of the concern.

(2) Supplies (other than procurement from a nonmanufacturer of such supplies). The concern shall perform work for at least 50 percent of the cost of manufacturing the supplies, not including the cost of materials.

(3) General construction. The concern will perform at least 15 percent of the cost of the contract, not including the cost of materials, with its own employees.

(4) Construction by special trade contractors. The concern will perform at least 25 percent of the cost of the contract, not including the cost of materials, with its own employees.

(d) The Contractor shall comply with the limitations on subcontracting as follows:

(1) For contracts, in accordance with paragraph (b)(1) and (2) of this clause— [Contracting Officer check as appropriate.] _ By the end of the base term of the contract and then by the end of each subsequent option period; or _ By the end of the performance period for each order issued under the contract.

(2) For orders, in accordance with paragraphs (b)(3) and (4) of this clause, by the end of the performance period for the order.

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VAAR 852.215-70 SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED AND VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS EVALUATION FACTORS (OCT 2019)

(a) In an effort to achieve socioeconomic small business goals, VA shall evaluate offerors based on their service-disabled veteran-owned or veteran-owned small business status and their proposed use of eligible service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSBs) and veteran-owned small businesses (VOSBs) as subcontractors.

(b) Eligible service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses offerors will receive full credit, and offerors qualifying as veteran-owned small businesses will receive partial credit for the Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and Veteran-Owned Small Business Status evaluation factor. To receive credit, an offeror must be registered and verified in the Vendor Information Pages (VIP) database.

(c) Non-Veteran offerors proposing to use SDVOSBs or VOSBs as subcontractors will receive some consideration under this evaluation factor. Offerors must state in their proposals the names of the SDVOSBs and VOSBs with whom they intend to subcontract and provide a brief description of the proposed subcontracts and the approximate dollar values of the proposed subcontracts. In addition, the proposed subcontractors must be registered and verified in the VIP database.

(d) Pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127(g), any business concern that is determined by VA to have willfully and intentionally misrepresented a company’s SDVOSB/VOSB status is subject to debarment for a period of not less than five years. This includes the debarment of all principals in the business.

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VAAR 852.215-71 EVALUATION FACTOR COMMITMENTS (OCT 2019)

(a) The offeror agrees, if awarded a contract, to use the service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSBs) or veteran-owned small businesses (VOSBs) proposed as subcontractors in accordance with 852.215–70, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and Veteran-Owned Small Business Evaluation Factors, or to substitute one or more SDVOSBs or VOSBs for subcontract work of the same or similar value.

(b) Pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127(g), any business concern that is determined by VA to have willfully and intentionally misrepresented a company’s SDVOSB/VOSB status is subject to debarment for a period of not less than five years. This includes the debarment of all principals in the business.

(End of Clause) 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.

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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.

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VAAR 852.219-75, VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING— CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION (JAN 2023) (DEVIATION) Pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127(l)(2), the offeror certifies that—

(1) If awarded a contract (see FAR 2.101 definition), it will comply with the limitations on subcontracting requirement as provided in the solicitation and the resultant contract, as follows: [Contracting Officer check the appropriate box below based on the predominant NAICS code assigned to the instant acquisition as set forth in FAR 19.102.]

(i) [X] Services. In the case of a contract for services (except construction), the contractor will not pay more than 50% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not certified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database as set forth in 852.219-73 or certified VOSBs listed in the SBA certification database as set forth in 852.219-74. Any work that a similarly situated certified SDVOSB/VOSB subcontractor further subcontracts will count towards the 50% subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. Other direct costs may be excluded to the extent they are not the principal purpose of the acquisition and small business concerns do not provide the service as set forth in 13 CFR 125.6.

(ii) [ ] General construction. In the case of a contract for general construction, the contractor will not pay more than 85% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not certified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database as set forth in 852.219-73 or certified VOSBs listed in the SBA certification database as set forth in 852.219-74. Any work that a similarly situated certified SDBOSB/VOSB subcontractor further subcontracts will count towards the 85% subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. Cost of materials are excluded and not considered to be subcontracted.

(iii) [ ] Special trade construction contractors. In the case of a contract for special trade contractors, the contractor will not pay more than 75% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not certified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database as set forth in 852.219-73 or certified VOSBs listed in the SBA certification database as set forth in 852.219-74. Any work that a similarly situated certified SDBOSB/VOSB subcontractor further subcontracts will count towards the 75% subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. Cost of materials are excluded and not considered to be subcontracted.

(2) The offeror acknowledges that this certification concerns a matter within the jurisdiction of an Agency of the United States. The offeror further acknowledges that this certification is subject to Title 18, United States Code, Section 1001, and, as such, a false, fictitious, or fraudulent certification may render the offeror subject to criminal, civil, or administrative penalties, including prosecution.

(3) If VA determines that an SDVOSB/VOSB awarded a contract pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127 did not act in good faith, such SDVOSB/VOSB shall be subject to any or all of the following:

(i) Referral to the VA Suspension and Debarment Committee.

(ii) A fine under section 16(g)(1) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 645(g)(1)); and

(iii) Prosecution for violating 18 U.S.C. 1001.

(b) The offeror represents and understands that by submission of its offer and award of a contract it may be required to provide copies of documents or records to VA that VA may review to determine whether the offeror complied with the limitations on subcontracting requirement specified in the contract. Contracting officers may, at their discretion, require the contractor to demonstrate its compliance with the limitations on subcontracting at any time during performance and upon completion of a contract if the information regarding such compliance is not already available to the contracting officer. Evidence of compliance includes, but is not limited to, invoices, copies of subcontracts, or a list of the value of tasks performed.

(c) The offeror further agrees to cooperate fully and make available any documents or records as may be required to enable VA to determine compliance with the limitations on subcontracting requirement. The offeror understands that failure to provide documents as requested by VA may result in remedial action as the Government deems appropriate.

(d) Offeror completed certification/fill-in required. The formal certification must be completed, signed and returned with the offeror’s bid, quotation, or proposal. The Government will not consider offers for award from offerors that do not provide the certification, and all such responses will be deemed ineligible for evaluation and award. Certification: I hereby certify that if awarded the contract, [insert name of offeror] will comply with the limitations on subcontracting specified in this clause and in the resultant contract. I further certify that I am authorized to execute this certification on behalf of [insert name of offeror].

Printed Name of Signee:________________________________________ Printed Title of Signee:_________________________________________ Signature:___________________________________________________ Date:_____________________ Company Name and Address:________________________________________ (End of Clause) VAAR 852.219-78 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SUPPLIES AND PRODUCTS (SEP 2021) (DEVIATION)

(a) Pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127(k)(2), the offeror certifies that—

(1) If awarded a contract (see F(a)FAR 2.101 definition), it will comply with the limitations on subcontracting requirement as provided in the solicitation and the resultant contract, as follows: [Offeror check the appropriate box]

(i) [ ] In the case of a contract for supplies or products (other than from a non-manufacturer of such supplies), it will not pay more than 50% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not VIP-listed SDVOSBs as set forth in 852.219-10 or VOSBs as set forth in 852.219-11. Any work that a similarly situated VIP-listed subcontractor further subcontracts will count towards the 50% subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. Cost of materials are excluded and not considered to be subcontracted.

(ii) [ ] In the case of a contract for supplies from a nonmanufacturer, it will supply the product of a domestic small business manufacturer or processor, unless a waiver as described in 13 CFR 121.406(b)(5) is granted. The offeror understands that, as provided in 13 CFR 121.406(b)(7), such a waiver has no effect on requirements external to the Small Business Act, such as the Buy American Act or the Trade Agreements Act.

(2) Manufacturer or non-manufacturer representation and certification. [Offeror fill-in—check each applicable box below. The offeror must select the applicable provision below, identifying itself as either a manufacturer or nonmanufacturer:

(i) [ ] Manufacturer or producer. The offeror certifies that it is the manufacturer or producer of the end item being procured, and the end item is manufactured or produced in the United States, in accordance with paragraph (a)(1)(i).

(ii) [ ] Nonmanufacturer. The offeror certifies that it qualifies as a nonmanufacturer in accordance with the requirements of 13 CFR 121.406(b) and paragraph (a)(1)(ii). The offeror further certifies it meets each element below as required to qualify as a nonmanufacturer. [Offeror fill-in—check each box below.] [ ] The offeror certifies that it does not exceed 500 employees (or 150 employees for the Information Technology Value Added Reseller exception to NAICS code 541519, which is found at 13 CFR 121.201, footnote 18).

[ ] The offeror certifies that it is primarily engaged in the retail or wholesale trade and normally sells the type of item being supplied.

[ ] The offeror certifies that it will take ownership or possession of the item(s) with its personnel, equipment, or facilities in a manner consistent with industry practice.

(iii) [ ] The offeror certifies that it will supply the end item of a small business manufacturer, processor, or producer made in the United States, unless a waiver as provided in 13 CFR 121.406(b)(5) has been issued by SBA. [Contracting Officer fill-in or removal (see 13 CFR 121.1205). This requirement must be included for a single end item. However, if SBA has issued an applicable waiver of the nonmanufacturer rule for the end item, this requirement must be removed in the final solicitation or contract.] or [Contracting Officer tailor clause to remove one or another block under subparagraph (iii).] [ ] If this is a multiple item acquisition, the offeror certifies that at least 50% of the estimated contract value is composed of items that are manufactured by small business concerns. [Contracting Officer fill-in or removal. See 13 CFR 121.406(d) for multiple end items. If SBA has issued an applicable nonmanufacturer rule waiver, this requirement must be removed in the final solicitation or contract.]

(3) The offeror acknowledges that this certification concerns a matter within the jurisdiction of an Agency of the United States. The offeror further acknowledges that this certification is subject to Title 18, United States Code, Section 1001, and, as such, a false, fictitious, or fraudulent certification may render the offeror subject to criminal, civil, or administrative penalties, including prosecution.

(4) If VA determines that an SDVOSB/VOSB awarded a contract pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127 did not act in good faith, such SDVOSB/VOSB shall be subject to any or all of the following:

(i) Referral to the VA Suspension and Debarment Committee.

(ii) A fine under section 16(g)(1) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 645(g)(1)); and

(iii) Prosecution for violating section 1001 of title 18.

(b) The offeror represents and understands that by submission of its offer and award of a contract it may be required to provide copies of documents or records to VA that VA may review to determine whether the offeror complied with the limitations on subcontracting requirement specified in the contract or to determine whether the offeror qualifies as a manufacturer or nonmanufacturer in compliance with the limitations on subcontracting requirement. Contracting Officer may, at their discretion, require the Contractor to demonstrate its compliance with the limitations on subcontracting at any time during performance and upon completion of a contract if the information regarding such compliance is not already available to the Contracting Officer. Evidence of compliance includes, but is not limited to, invoices, copies of subcontracts, or a list of the value of tasks performed.

(c) The offeror further agrees to cooperate fully and make available any documents or records as may be required to enable VA to determine compliance. The offeror understands that failure to provide documents as requested by VA may result in remedial action as the Government deems appropriate.

(d) Offeror completed certification/fill-in required. The formal certification must be completed, signed, and returned with the offeror’s bid, quotation, or proposal. The Government will not consider offers for award from offerors that do not provide the certification, and all such responses will be deemed ineligible for evaluation and award.

Certification:

I hereby certify that if awarded the contract, [insert name of offeror] qualifies as a manufacturer or nonmanufacturer as stated herein and that if awarded the contract, [insert name of offeror] will comply with the limitations on subcontracting requirement specified in the resultant contract, unless a waiver as described in 13 CFR 121.406(b)(5) is granted. I further certify that I am authorized to execute this certification on behalf of [insert name of offeror].

Printed Name of Signee:________________________________________ Printed Title of Signee:_________________________________________ Signature:___________________________________________________ Date:_____________________ Company Name and Address: ________________________________________ (End of Clause)

SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

In accordance with FAR 28.307-2 and FAR 52.228-5, the following minimum coverage shall apply to this contract:

(a) Workers' compensation and employer’s liability: Contractors are required to comply with applicable Federal and State workers' compensation and occupational disease statutes. If occupational diseases are not compensable under those statutes, they shall be covered under the employer's liability section of the insurance policy, except when contract operations are so commingled with a Contractor's commercial operations that it would not be practical to require this coverage. Employer's liability coverage of at least $100,000 is required, except in States with exclusive or monopolistic funds that do not permit workers' compensation to be written by private carriers.

(b) General Liability: $500,000.00 per occurrences.

(c) Automobile liability: $200,000.00 per person; $500,000.00 per occurrence and $20,000.00 property damage.

(d) The successful bidder must present to the Contracting Officer, prior to award, evidence of general liability insurance without any exclusionary clauses for asbestos that would void the general liability coverage.

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(xii) The clause at 52.212-5, Contract terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and the following additional FAR clauses cited in the clause are applicable to the acquisition:

(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 5 years.

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WAGE DETERMINATION

The DOL Wage Determination for the specific locality is available at www.SAM.gov ; please note the listing below is not all-inclusive wage determination of each area of performance. It is the contractor’s responsibility to obtain and evaluate each wage determination locality.

Area: Florida Counties of Hernando, Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas Wage Determination No.: 2015-4571 Revision No.: 26 Date of Last Revision: 05/23/2025 https://sam.gov/wage-determination/2015-4571/26

(xiii) There are no additional contract requirements, terms, or conditions.

(xiv) The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) ratings are NOT APPLICABLE.

(xv) Site-Visit: A Site-Visit is not required.

Vendor Questions: All questions pertaining to this solicitation shall be in writing, sent by email to timothy.felix@va.gov and must be received NLT Wednesday, August 6, 2025, by 12:00 pm EST. No further questions will be accepted after that date and time.

Answers to Vendor Questions: Answers to vendor questions will be posted on www.SAM.gov (Contract Opportunities) by Thursday, August 7, 2025, by 5:00 PM EST.

Quotes must be emailed to timothy.felix@va.gov and received NLT Friday, August 13, 2025, by 1:00 PM EST.

Quotes may be submitted on this document (If you use this form, Include your company information name, address, phone number, POC, POC email, and SAM UEI #) or the vendor’s own form.

LATE QUOTES SHALL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

(xvi) For questions regarding the solicitation, please contact Timothy Felix at timothy.felix@va.gov.

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i. See attached document: STATEMENT OF WORK

ii. See attached document: DOL WAGE DETERMINATION

iii. See attached document: PRICE COST AND DELIVERLY SCHEDULE

iv. See attached document: PAST PERFORMANCE WORKSHEET

v. See attached document: ATCH 1 SOLICIATION AND CONTRACT ADMINSTRATION DATA

vi. See attached document: ATCH 2 CLAUSES AND PROVISIONS

vii. See attached document: ATCH 3 LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING (must be completed by contractor at time of submission of quote)

COMBINED SYNOPSIS SOLICITATION

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CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

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

a. CONTRACTOR:

b. GOVERNMENT: Contracting Officer Todd Pappas Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8) North VISN 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.

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

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

See attached document: PRICE COST and Delivery SCHEDULE .

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

PEST CONTROL SERVICES

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES. The contractor shall provide all management, licenses, laboratory testing, tools, supplies, equipment, transportation, and labor to develop and implement the standards & requirements set forth in the Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Services (VAHCS) provided Integrated Pest Management (IPM) plan for the nine VAHCS Bay Pines Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) in a manner that shall ensure the health and general well-being of all medical facility personnel/patients. The contractor Shall also be fully cognizant of the fact that this contract is for the control of all pests within a two (2) to ten (10) Feet depending on the area immediately outside of a hospital/patient care facility. They shall take all necessary steps and precautions to ensure full and complete care for employees/patient safety in the selection and application of all chemicals. The contractor must respond within 4 hours to get the pest notification from COR or Facility Coordinator (FC) of the VAHCS facility. The following types of pests are common on these installations, and their abatement should be specifically addressed in the IPM and used to determine workload:

· General structural pests (i.e., cockroaches, ants·, carpet beetles, spiders.

· Bed bugs.

· Carpenter ants, carpenter bees, etc.)

· Flying insect pests (i.e., housefly, stable fly, blowflies, etc.).

· Predatory pests (i.e., lice, bedbugs, fleas, mites, ticks, bees, wasps, mosquitoes,)

· Stored product pests (i.e. saw tooth grain beetle, red/confused flour beetles, trogoderma beetles, grain moths, etc.),

· Mice and rats (i.e., house mouse, field mouse, roof rat, Norway rat, etc.)

· Vertebrate pests (i.e., bats, gophers, moles, snakes, rabbits, raccoons, opossums, etc.)

· Periodic termite inspections when warranted or requested.

1. BASIC SERVICES. The contractor shall utilize the attached VAHCS Bay Pines IPM plan and submit a listing of all chemicals to be used under this contract for approval prior to use. The IPM approach should use targeted (effective, environmentally sound) methods including habitat/facility modification, biological/genetic/cultural control, mechanical/physical control, and where necessary, the judicious use of least hazardous pesticides. The IPM plan provided complies with all applicable Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), state/local regulatory guidance on pesticide storage, disposal and applications and the National Pest Control Association's good practice statements.

2. SERVICE DELIVERY SUMMARY.

Performance Objective PWS Para Performance Threshold

Utilize VAHCS Bay Pines Provided IPM Plan. Customer complaints shall not Typical household variety pests are not present. exceed 2 per month.

Rodents and other vermin are aggressively controlled. All pesticides are mixed off site. All Pesticides are disposed of properly at an Approved off-site disposal area

3. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY AND SERVICES. None.

4. GENERAL INFORMATION.

4.1 QUALITY CONTROL. The contractor shall develop and maintain a quality control program to ensure systematic inspection of facilities and grounds for pests, a customer service call/emergency response system for pest removal, and a continuous pest prevention education program for facility managers, food handling managers and facility occupants. The contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify and prevent defective services from reoccurring. At a minimum, the contractor shall develop quality control procedures that address the areas identified in the Service Delivery Summary section of PWS. The Contracting Officer Representative (COR) shall maintain a specific quality control inspector to notify the contractor in case of customer complaints.

4.2 QUALITY ASSURANCE. The government shall periodically evaluate the contractor's performance in Accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan.

4.3 GOVERNMENT REMEDIES. The contracting officer shall follow the requirements for the Contract Terms and Conditions for Commercial Items to avoid contractor's failure to correct nonconforming services.

4.4 HOURS OF OPERATION. Normal business hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding Federal holidays. Some contract tasks may require work to be performed after normal business hours. Work outside of normal business hours shall be coordinated with the COR/Facility Coordinator (FC) prior to commencement.

4.5 FACILITY ACCESS: Upon arrival at various CBOC's, Contractor employees shall immediately report to the FC and sign into the logbook and provide an itinerary and approval from the FC prior to the start of operations. Access to the CBOC shall be coordinated with the COR/FC prior to arrival on-site. ·

4.6 SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS. The contractor shall be a licensed pest control manager specifically assigned to support this contract and available within 24 hours to meet with government personnel. Moreover, all contract employees that apply pesticides shall have a Florida pesticide application certificate/license. The contractor shall be responsible to ensure that the licenses/certificates and training of contractor personnel are kept current. In addition, all mixing and storage of pesticides shall be performed off the installation. If the contractor spills or releases any hazardous substances (example, substances listed in 40 CFR 302), the contractor should immediately take steps to safely remediate the spill and notify the COR and the FC.

5 REPORTING REQUIREMENTS. The Contractor shall furnish to the COR/FC, prior to the initial application of pesticides, the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) on all chemical products to include trade names, chemical names, and a label showing the contents and the use strength of the chemical as applied and antidote thereto. The Contractor shall furnish this information each time there are changes in chemicals or products used in the performance of this contract. A Pest Control Log is maintained by the FC which documents incidents of pest infestation and customer complaints. The Contractor shall verify complaint entries in the Pest Control Log during each visit and address the issue as required. All IPM services performed during the work shift shall be documented by the Contractor on the Pest Management Maintenance Record that may be reviewed by the COR/FC at any time, and the Contractor shall leave a signed and dated notice with COR/FC stating the area treated, conditions found, and the treatment rendered. When service have been completed, Contractor shall inform COR electronically or by telephone the results of the service call. Additionally, the Contractor is responsible for supplying, completing, and submitting all reports required or requested by Federal, State, or local ordinances that pertain to any duties contained in the IPM plan.

APPENDICES.

A. CBOC Site information

APPENDIX A

Schedule of Buildings and Special Notes

SCHEDULE OF BUILDINGS

Naples, Fl 34102-

Port Charlotte, FL 33952

Sebring, FL 33870

Sarasota, FL 34233

Bradenton, FL 34208

Largo, FL 33771

St Petersburg, FL 33705

Palm Harbor, FL 33761

Special notes

The Contractor is advised of the following:

a. Food Handling Areas: Treatment of these areas is limited to times when food is not being held, processed, prepared, or serviced, and while not occupied by facility employees. The Contractor personnel shall at no time enter facility elevators that are occupied by food service equipment while in the possession of pesticides or application equipment.

b. Patient Occupied Areas: Contractor personnel shall utilize pesticides with as low volatility and as odor free as possible in order to keep odor levels from affecting patients in these areas.

c. Critical Areas: The following areas have been designated by VAMC Providence as "Critical Areas":

· Pharmacy

· Food & Nutrition Service Areas

· Operating Areas

· Intensive Care Units

· Rest Room Areas

· Exam Area

· Respiratory Care Areas

· SPD

· Canteen Kitchen Area

The planned use of pesticides in these areas requires prior approval from the COR/FC and the recognition of the attendant hazards to occupants, supplies, equipment and · surfaces.