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This is a Request for Quote (RFQ) for window washing services at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center in Mountain Home, Tennessee, issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 9.

The contractor must furnish all labor, materials, insurance, and equipment to provide comprehensive window washing services to the facility. Services include cleaning all exterior windows, frames, sashes, panes, sills, screens, jambs, rails, aprons, and stiles on 34 buildings plus additional structures, with a requirement for at least two cleaning trips annually. Specialized requirements include hand-washing only (no high-pressure systems) for historical buildings with colonial-style woodwork and windows in the Atrium, old library, gymnasium, and chapel. Screen removal and replacement is required for tunnels and all areas where screens are present. Power washing of sidewalks and porches at less than 2,000 PSI is required once every three years for certain buildings. The contractor must comply with OSHA guidelines, facility safety procedures, and coordinate work to avoid disrupting patient treatment and facility operations. Work is restricted to 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays. Contractor personnel must wear identifying clothing, secure visitor badges, report daily to Environmental Management Services, and submit a safety plan for roof work.

The solicitation is a 100 percent set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). The base contract period runs September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2027, with four one-year options extending through August 31, 2031. The total estimated contract value is $9 million. Quotes are due by 8:00 a.m. CDT on July 17, 2026, and must be submitted electronically to Phon.phasavath@va.gov. Offerors must complete and sign VAAR 852.219-75 (Limitations on Subcontracting Certificate) or their offer will be deemed ineligible. Payment will be made electronically through the Federal Service Center e-invoicing system after completion of each service occurrence. The evaluation will use a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) process, considering price, technical capability (performance plan), and past performance. Wage determination information is available at sam.gov, and the EPA Safer Choice Program website is referenced for identifying eco-friendly cleaning products.

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PAGE 1 OF 1. REQUISITION NO.

2. CONTRACT NO. 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE DATE 4. ORDER NO. 5. SOLICITATION NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE

a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NO. (No Collect Calls) 8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL

TIME

9. ISSUED BY CODE 10. THIS ACQUISITION IS UNRESTRICTED OR SET ASIDE: % FOR:

SMALL BUSINESS

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

(WOSB) ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

EDWOSB

8(A)

NAICS:

SIZE STANDARD:

11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13b. RATING

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ IFB RFP

15. DELIVER TO CODE 16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE

17a. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR CODE FACILITY CODE 18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

TELEPHONE NO. UEI: EFT:

PHONE: FAX:

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN OFFER

18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK BELOW IS CHECKED

SEE ADDENDUM

19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24.

ITEM NO. SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

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

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA 26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only)

27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED.

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN _______________ 29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF. ___________________________________ OFFER COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND DATED ________________________________. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY (BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED SET FORTH HEREIN IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (TYPE OR PRINT) 30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (TYPE OR PRINT) 31c. DATE SIGNED

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION (REV. NOV 2021)

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

STANDARD FORM 1449

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

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

36C24926Q0273 06-30-2026

Phon Phasavath 615-225-3416 07-17-2026

08:00 CDT

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 9 (90C)

NCO 9

1639 Medical Center Parkway, Suite 204 Murfreesboro TN 37129

X 100

X

561790

$9 Million

N/A

X

James H Quillen VA Medical Center Corner of Lamont and Veterans Drive

Mountain Home TN 37864

90C

Network Contracting Office 9 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (90C) 1639 Medical Center Parkway Suite 204 Murfreesboro TN 37129

90C

FSC e-Invoicing Payment http://www.fsc.va.gov/fsc/einvoice.asp Invoice Setup Information 1-877-489-6135 Invoice must be submitted electronically

Setup 1-877-489-6135

See CONTINUATION Page

This Request for quote (RFQ) is posted in accordance with FAR part 12. The contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, insurance and equipment to provide window washing services to the James H Quillen VA Medical Center (JHQVAMC).

Questions regarding this RFQ must be emailed to Phon.phasavath@va.gov by July 10, 2026 at 8 am local time Quotes shall be submitted electronically by email to Phon.phasavath@va.gov no later than date/time in block #8.

Offerors must also attest and sign VAAR 852.219-75 and submi along with proposal. Not completing VAAR 852.219-75 will deem the offer unacceptable and ineligible for award.

Wage determination information can be found at:

https://sam.gov/wage-determinations

See CONTINUATION Page

X X

Phon Phasavath Contract Specialist

36C24926Q0273

Table of Contents

SECTION A

A.1 SF 1449 SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS

AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

B.2 PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

B.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

B.4 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

C.1 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS

AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (OCT 2025) (DEVIATION)

C.2 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)

C.3 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000) ... 24

C.4 52.222-36 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES (NOV

2025) (DEVIATION)

C.5 52.222-40 NOTIFICATION OF EMPLOYEE RIGHTS UNDER THE NATIONAL

LABOR RELATIONS ACT (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)

C.6 52.222-90 ADDRESSING DEI DISCRIMINATION BY FEDERAL CONTRACTORS

(DEVIATION APR 2026)

C.7 52.223-23 SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTS (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)

C.8 SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

C.9 52.240-91 SECURITY PROHIBITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS (NOV 2025)

(DEVIATION)

C.10 VAAR 852.219-73 VA NOTICE OF TOTAL SET-ASIDE FOR CERTIFIED

SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES (JAN 2023)

(DEVIATION)

C.11 VAAR 852.219-75 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION (JAN 2023)

(DEVIATION)

C.12 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS

SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

E.1 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (OCT 2025) (DEVIATION)

E.2 52.212-2 EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL

SERVICES (NOV 2021)

E.3 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)

E.4 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

E.5 52.240-90 SECURITY PROHIBITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS REPRESENTATIONS

AND CERTIFICATIONS (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)

E.6 VAAR 852.233-71 ALTERNATE PROTEST PROCEDURE (OCT 2018)

E.7 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB

1998)

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 36C249

Network Contracting Office 9 (90C)

NCO 9

1639 Medical Center Parkway, Suite 204 Murfreesboro TN 37129

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

[X] 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System For Award Management, or

[] 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party

3. INVOICES: Invoices shall be submitted in arrears:

a. Quarterly []

b. Semi-Annually []

c. Other [x] After completion of each occurrence

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

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

AMENDMENT NO DATE

B.2 PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

A. GENERAL:

Furnish all labor, supervision, materials, and equipment necessary to accomplish complete window washing services as described herein that identify the buildings and the with windows and doors that require cleaning. The contractor will be required to replace any window units or fixtures damaged during accomplishment of contracted services.

B. HOURS OF OPERATION:

Normal business hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding Federal Holidays.

The holidays observed by the Federal Government are: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King’s Day, President’s Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and any other day specifically declared by the President of the United States to be a national holiday.

D. SPECIFICATIONS:

1. Cleaning windows outside using pure water systems and/or approved environmentally friendly/ Green chemicals (ie: vinegar or mild detergent) that will remove debris and residue on the glass and will dry spot free. Debris can be defined as the following: dirt, dust, bugs/insects, cobb/spider webs, wasp nests (including mud dauber nests), bird feces, film, residue, sap, mildew etc.

2. Cleaning the frames, sashes, panes, sills, screens, jambs, rails, aprons, stiles etc., of all windows.

3. At least 2 trips annually.

4. Standing on the ground or secure platform ie: scissor lift, or roof when available via ladder, or using poles with mop/scrub squeegee. Using appropriate safety measures and tie offs (supplied by contractor) as specified in the safety plan submitted to JHQVAMC safety committee.

5. Cleaning of the windows in the Atrium, old library, gymnasium and chapel by hand with no high- pressure methods. Contractor will submit a safety plan detailing the safety measures that will be used to protect workers while working on the roof of the JHQVAMC.

6. Screens of the tunnel leading from building 8 will be removed, the glass and screen cleaned, and the screen replaced. Any and all additional areas where screens are present, the screens will be removed, the windowpane, sill, sash and frame as well as the screen, will be cleaned and the screen replaced when finished. Additional tools may be required to remove and replace screens.

7. The windows on the buildings that are of historical value will be cleaned with a mild detergent or approved green cleaner suited to the glass and woodwork (colonial style wood frames and historical glass). These windows as specified in the PWS will be cleaned by hand with a sponge, squeegee, cloth no high-power pressure washing system shall be used.

a) Pay special attention to the atrium areas on the exterior, remove sap, mildew, dirt/debris, bird feces and residue.

b) All damages caused by contractor’s personnel will be repaired to previously existing condition at contractor’s expense.

c) Contractor must follow OSHA guidelines, policies, procedures, and directives, as well as fire and safety regulations of the medical center.

d) Work of the contractor is to be coordinated to prevent conflicts with the treatment of patients and the functioning of the facility. No medical apparatus will be moved without approval.

e) The contractor personnel must report to EMS daily to check in, and report back to EMS what they accomplished during the day before leaving the Medical Center grounds. Report to Sarina Crowe Building 8 room 117 Phone (423) 926- 1171ext 7382 or Ashleigh McNeill ext. 7889

f) Contractor personnel must wear identifying clothing, such as caps or shirts with contractor logo at all times while on Medical Center grounds.

g) Contract project manager to submit to EMS, the plan for how areas/rooms are to be serviced each workday. Contractor will report to the COR before moving to the next planned area.

h) Contractors will secure visitor badges and visibly display visitor badges on the upper left side of the chest area for the entirety of the time that the contractor is present at the facility.

i) Adjustments to the work schedule will be made to accommodate the use of scissor lifts and ladders in areas utilized by veterans, veteran’s families and VA employees to enter and exit buildings. These adjustments will be to schedule the contractor to work during evening hours after COB for the day.

j) Questionable results regarding spots or residue will be expected on approximately 1 in every 200 windows. The contractor is required to re-clean where deficiencies have been noted at no additional expense to the Government.

k) All work is to be performed in accordance with the guidelines established by Federal, State and Local ordinances and with contractor’s procedures manual and quality control manual.

l) In the event of inclement weather work may be delayed or rescheduled.

m) In the case of a weather emergency, the contractor will proceed to the nearest building and follow the instruction of the VA employees in that building.

n) Work will be inspected, and spot checks will be conducted for the entirety of the period that the vendor is on VA property.

o) Final inspection and closeout meeting with VA personnel will be conduction on the final day of work.

p) The term “window” shall be all inclusive of the parts pertaining to the actual window, including but not limited to the head, jamb, sill, glass, pane, frame etc.

E. SCHEDULING:

The contractor shall provide a written work schedule identifying when the work will be accomplished no later than the date identified in this solicitation for work to begin. For example: A schedule identifying when work will be accomplished shall be furnished no later than (date to be determined. All work must be scheduled through individuals identified in section D paragraph 7/e. All windows, frames, frames, panes, sills, screens, jambs, rails, aprons, stiles etc and glass doors will be cleaned twice yearly, and the sidewalks and porches will be power washed once every 3 years. Note: while buildings on VA property are under constructiony for repair or remodel the price for said building will be adjusted.

F. QUALITY ASSURANCE:

The contractor shall maintain an effective Quality Control Program to ensure services are performed in accordance with the PWS. The purpose of this program is to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. At a minimum the program shall include the following:

a) The name(s) of the individual(s) who will perform the services described in contract.

b) A checklist used in the inspection and performance verification during corrective maintenance and preventive termite’s maintenance services. The checklist shall include every requirement included in the manufacturer’s manual(s), updates, notices and any other requirement from accrediting organizations or agencies, as well as every task required to be performed.

c) A schedule of the dates programmed for the service requested.

d) A system for identifying and correcting deficiencies in the quality of services before the level of performance becomes unacceptable and/or the COR identifies the deficiencies.

e) In addition to providing the documentation at the end of each service, the contractor is responsible to maintain the required documents of all the services conducted by the Contractor and the corrective actions taken. All documentation shall be made available to the Government during the term of the contract.

f) Approved work performance shall be defined as 100% of windows cleaned. All exterior screens, windows, sashes, frames, sills and doors shall be cleaned spot and residue free. Questionable results regarding spots or residue will be expected on approximately 1 in every 200 windows (35). The contractor is required to re-clean where deficiencies have been noted at no additional expense to the Government. Periodic inspections will occur during the duration of the service period. It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to re-treat areas until the control rate is achieved.

G. CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL BADGES AND PARKING:

1. While on VA premises, all contractor personnel shall comply with the rules, regulations, and procedures governing the conduct of personnel and the operation of the facility.

2. It is the responsibility of the contractor’s personnel to park in the appropriate designated parking areas.

3. James H. Quillen VAMC does not validate or make reimbursement for parking violations of he contractor’s personnel under any circumstance.

H. INTERFERENCE TO NORMAL FUNCTION:

Contractor may be required to interrupt their work at any time so as not to interfere with the normal functioning of the facility, including utility services, fire protection systems, and passage of facility patients, personnel, equipment, and carts.

1. In the event of an emergency, contractor services may be stopped and rescheduled at no additional cost to the government.

James H. Quillen VAMC

Note: The below cited data is for information purposes only and is intended to furnish the number of buildings that have windows and doors that need cleaning, as well as the sidewalks and porch areas. The successful bidder will be required to clean all windows and doors on buildings identified regardless of the window/door count.

BUILDING NUMBER PERFORMANCE STANDARD

HISTORICAL

BUILDING

Clean all glass doors, sashes windows and sills, remove all cobwebs, dirt, mold/mildew.

Dry spot and residue free.

YES

NO HIGH-PRESSURE

SYSTEMS WASH ALL

WIDOWS, SASHES,

FRAMES AND SILLS BY

HAND

Clean all glass doors, sashes windows and sills, remove all cobwebs, dirt, mold/mildew.

Dry spot and residue free.

YES

NO HIGH-PRESSURE

SYSTEMS WASH ALL

WIDOWS, SASHES,

FRAMES AND SILLS BY

HAND

Clean all glass doors, sashes, windows and sills, remove all cobwebs, dirt, mold/mildew.

Dry spot and residue free.

YES

NO HIGH-PRESSURE

SYSTEMS WASH ALL

WIDOWS, SASHES,

FRAMES AND SILLS BY

HAND

Clean all glass doors, sashes, windows and sills, remove all cobwebs, dirt, mold/mildew.

Dry spot and residue free

YES

NO HIGH-PRESSURE

SYSTEMS WASH ALL

WIDOWS, SASHES,

FRAMES AND SILLS BY

HAND

Clean all glass doors, sashes, windows and sills, remove all cobwebs, dirt, mold/mildew.

Dry spot and residue free.

YES

NO HIGH-PRESSURE

SYSTEMS WASH ALL

WIDOWS, SASHES,

FRAMES AND SILLS BY

HAND

35 Clean all glass doors, sashes, windows and sills, remove all cobwebs, dirt, mold/mildew.

YES

NO HIGH-PRESSURE

Dry spot and residue free. SYSTEMS WASH ALL

WIDOWS, SASHES,

FRAMES AND SILLS BY

HAND

Clean all glass doors, sashes, windows and sills, remove all cobwebs, dirt, mold/mildew.

Dry spot and residue free

YES

NO HIGH-PRESSURE

SYSTEMS WASH ALL

WIDOWS, SASHES

FRAMES AND SILLS BY

HAND

Clean all glass doors, sashes, windows and sills, remove all cobwebs, dirt, mold/mildew.

Dry spot and residue free.

YES

NO HIGH PRESSURE

SYSTEMS WASH ALL

WIDOWS, SASHES,

FRAMES AND SILLS BY

HAND

Clean all glass doors, sashes, windows and sills, remove all cobwebs, dirt, mold/mildew.

Dry spot and residue free.

YES

NO HIGH-PRESSURE

SYSTEMS WASH ALL

WIDOWS, SASHES

FRAMES AND SILLS BY

HAND

Clean all glass doors, sashes, windows and sills, remove all cobwebs, dirt, mold/mildew.

Dry spot and residue free.

YES

NO HIGH-PRESSURE

SYSTEMS WASH ALL

WIDOWS, SASHES

FRAMES AND SILLS BY

HAND

Clean all glass doors, sashes, windows and sills, remove all cobwebs, dirt, mold/mildew.

Dry spot and residue free.

YES

NO HIGH-PRESSURE

SYSTEMS WASH ALL

WIDOWS, SASHES

sills, remove all cobwebs, dirt, mold/mildew.

Dry spot and residue free

YES

NO HIGH-PRESSURE

SYSTEMS WASH ALL

WIDOWS, SASHES

sills, remove all cobwebs, dirt, mold/mildew.

Dry spot and residue free

YES

NO HIGH-PRESSURE

SYSTEMS WASH ALL

WIDOWS, SASHES,

FRAMES AND SILLS BY

HAND

Clean all glass doors, sashes, windows and sills, remove all cobwebs, dirt, mold/mildew.

Dry spot and residue free

YES

NO HIGH-PRESSURE

SYSTEMS WASH ALL

WIDOWS, SASHES,

FRAMES AND SILLS BY

HAND

Clean all glass doors, sashes, windows and sills, remove all cobwebs, dirt, mold/mildew.

Dry spot and residue free

YES

NO HIGH-PRESSURE

SYSTEMS WASH ALL

WIDOWS, SASHES,

sills, remove all cobwebs, dirt, mold/mildew.

Dry spot and residue free. Power wash exterior of building, Including sidewalk, step and porch areas at less than 2000 PSI, removing all stains, mold, dirt, debris, cobwebs, spider webs, & dust using approved environmentally friendly detergent.

To include half circle windows at top of building if applicable.

sills, remove all cobwebs, dirt, mold/mildew.

Dry spot and residue free. Power wash exterior of building, Including sidewalk, step and porch areas, at less than 2000 PSI, removing all stains, mold, dirt, debris, cobwebs, spider webs, dust using approved environmentally friendly detergent.

To include half circle windows at top of building if applicable.

Clean all glass doors, sashes, windows and sills, remove all cobwebs, dirt, mold/mildew.

Dry spot and residue free. Power wash exterior of building, Including sidewalk, step and porch areas at less than 2000 PSI, removing all stains, mold, dirt, debris, cobwebs, spider webs, dust using approved environmentally friendly detergent.

To include half circle windows at top of building if applicable.

37 Clean all glass doors, sashes, windows and sills, remove all cobwebs, dirt, mold/mildew.

To include half circle

Dry spot and residue free. Power wash exterior of building, Including sidewalk, step and porch areas at less than 2000 PSI, removing all stains, mold, dirt, debris, cobwebs, spider webs, dust using approved sills, remove all cobwebs, dirt, mold/mildew.

Dry spot and residue Power wash exterior of building, Including sidewalk, step and porch areas at less than 2000 PSI, removing all stains, mold, dirt, debris, cobwebs, spider webs, dust using approved environmentally friendly detergent.

BLDG 160 Skybridge

Clean all glass doors, sashes, windows and sills, remove all cobwebs, dirt, mold/mildew.

Dry spot and residue free. Power wash exterior of building, Including sidewalk, step and porch areas at less than 2000 PSI, removing all stains, mold, dirt, debris, cobwebs, spider webs, dust using approved environmentally friendly detergent.

Clean all glass doors, sashes, windows and sills, remove all cobwebs, dirt, mold/mildew.

Dry spot and residue free. Power wash exterior of building, Including sidewalk, step and porch areas at less than 2000 PSI, removing all stains, mold, dirt, debris, cobwebs, spider webs, dust using approved sills, remove all cobwebs, dirt, mold/mildew.

Dry spot and residue free. INCLUDES

WIDOWS AT DROP OFF AREA AT THE

FRONT OF THE BUILDING.. Power wash exterior of building, Including sidewalk, step and porch areas at less than 2000 PSI, removing all stains, mold, dirt, debris, cobwebs, spider webs, dust using approved environmentally friendly detergent.

Clean all glass doors, sashes, windows and sills, remove all cobwebs, dirt, mold/mildew.

Dry spot and residue free. Power wash exterior of building, Including sidewalk, step and porch areas at less than 2000 PSI, removing all stains, mold, dirt, debris, cobwebs, spider webs, dust using approved environmentally friendly detergent.

To include half circle sills, remove all cobwebs, dirt, mold/mildew.

Dry spot and residue free. Power wash exterior of building, Including sidewalk, step and porch areas at less than 2000 PSI, removing all stains, mold, dirt, debris, cobwebs, spider webs, dust using approved environmentally friendly detergent.

To include half circle windows at top of building if applicable.

Clean all glass doors, sashes, windows and sills, remove all cobwebs, dirt, mold/mildew.

Dry spot and residue free. Power wash exterior of building, Including sidewalk, step and porch areas at less than 2000 PSI, removing all stains, mold, dirt, debris, cobwebs, spider webs, dust using approved environmentally friendly detergent.

To include half circle windows at top of building if applicable.

Clean all glass doors, windows and sills, remove all cobwebs, dirt, mold/mildew.. Dry spot and residue free. Power wash exterior of building, Including sidewalk, step and porch areas at less than 2000 PSI, removing all stains, mold, dirt, debris, cobwebs, spider webs, dust using approved environmentally friendly detergent.

To include half circle windows at top of building if applicable.

Clean all glass doors, windows and sills, remove all cobwebs, dirt, mold/mildew. Dry spot and residue free. Power wash exterior of building, Including sidewalk, step and porch areas at less than 2000 PSI, removing all stains, mold, dirt, debris, cobwebs, spider webs, dust using approved environmentally friendly detergent.

To include half circle sills, remove all cobwebs, dirt, mold/mildew.

Dry spot and residue free. Power wash exterior of building, Including sidewalk, step and porch areas at less than 2000 PSI, removing all stains, mold, dirt, debris, cobwebs, spider webs, dust using approved environmentally friendly detergent.

Clean all glass doors, windows and sills, remove all cobwebs, dirt, mold/mildew. Dry spot and residue free. Power wash exterior of building, Including sidewalk, step and porch areas at less than 2000 PSI, removing all stains, mold, dirt, debris, cobwebs, spider webs, dust using approved environmentally friendly detergent.

Clean all glass doors, sashes, windows and sills, remove all cobwebs, dirt, mold/mildew.

Dry spot and residue free. Power wash exterior of building, Including sidewalk, step and porch areas at less than 2000 PSI, removing all stains, mold, dirt, debris, cobwebs, spider webs, dust using approved environmentally friendly detergent.

To include half circle windows at top of building if applicable.

77 and 69

Clean all glass doors, sashes, windows and sills, remove all cobwebs, dirt, mold/mildew.

Dry spot and residue free. Power wash exterior of building, Including sidewalk, step and porch areas at less than 2000 PSI, removing all stains, mold, dirt, debris, cobwebs, spider webs, dust using approved environmentally friendly detergent.

To include half circle windows at top of building if applicable.

Including the windows in the alcove between buildings 77 and 69

Tunnel

Screens of the tunnel leading from bldg. 8 will be removed, the glass and screen cleaned and the screen replaced. Additional tools may be required to remove and replace screens. Any and all additional areas where screens are present, the screens will be removed, the windowpane, sill, sash and frame as well as the screen, will be cleaned and the screen replaced when finished.

Contractor will need access to facility water system.

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B.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

ITEM

NUMBER

DESCRIPTION OF

SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

1.00 JB __________________ __________________

Window Washing Service Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 09-01-2026 POP End: 08-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561790 - Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S299 - Housekeeping - Other

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 09-01-2027 POP End: 08-31-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561790 - Other Services to Buildings and

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 09-01-2028 POP End: 08-31-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561790 - Other Services to Buildings and

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 09-01-2029 POP End: 08-31-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561790 - Other Services to Buildings and

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 09-01-2030

POP End: 08-31-2031 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561790 - Other Services to Buildings and

GRAND TOTAL __________________

B.4 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

ITEM

NUMBER SHIPPING INFORMATION QUANTITY

DELIVERY

DATE

0001 SHIP TO: Department of Veterans Affairs Corner of Lamont and Veterans Way Dogwood Avenue Bldg 205 Mountain Home, TN 37684

USA

1.00 09/01/2026- 08/31/2027

MARK FOR: Sarina Crowe 423 926-1171 Sarina.Crowe@va.gov

1001 SHIP TO: Department of Veterans Affairs Corner of Lamont and Veterans Way Dogwood Avenue Bldg 205

1.00 09/01/2027- 08/31/2028

MARK FOR: Sarina Crowe

2001 SHIP TO: Department of Veterans

Corner of Lamont and Veterans Way Dogwood Avenue Bldg 205

1.00 09/01/2028- 08/31/2029

MARK FOR: Sarina Crowe

Sarina.Crowe@va.gov

3001 SHIP TO: Department of Veterans Affairs Corner of Lamont and Veterans Way Dogwood Avenue Bldg 205

1.00 09/01/2029- 08/31/2030

MARK FOR: Sarina Crowe

4001 SHIP TO: Department of Veterans

Corner of Lamont and Veterans Way Dogwood Avenue Bldg 205

1.00 09/01/2030- 08/31/2031

MARK FOR: Sarina Crowe

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

C.1 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL

PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (OCT 2025) (DEVIATION)

(a) Definitions. The clause at Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.202-1, Definitions, is incorporated by reference.

(b) 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.

(c) 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.

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

(e) 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 FAR 52.233-1, Disputes, which is incorporated in this contract by reference. The Contractor shall proceed diligently with performance of this contract, pending final resolution of any dispute arising under the contract.

(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. Examples of occurrences include 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. When an excusable delay occurs, the Contractor shall—

(1) Notify the Contracting Officer in writing as soon as possible;

(2) Remedy the delay as quickly as possible; and

(3) Notify the Contracting Officer when the occurrence is over.

(g) Invoice. The Government will handle invoices according to the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C. 3903) and 5 CFR part 1315. The Contractor shall submit invoices to the address designated in the contract to receive invoices. An invoice must include the information required by 5 CFR part 1315.9(b).

(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) 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 that appears on the payment check or the specified payment date if an electronic funds transfer payment is made.

(4) 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;

(D) Contractor point of contact; and

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

(5) 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 FAR part 33 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 FAR part 32).

(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 termination for cause.

(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 for interest credits prescribed in FAR part 32 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 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. The Government will send a cure notice to the Contractor, unless the reason for the termination is late delivery. 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 under this contract 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) 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; 40 U.S.C. chapter 37, Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards; 41 U.S.C.

chapter 87, Kickbacks; 49 U.S.C. 40118, Government-financed air transportation; and 41 U.S.C.

chapter 21 relating to procurement integrity.

(r) 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 Disputes, Payments, Invoice, Compliance with Laws Unique to Government Contracts, and Unauthorized Obligations paragraphs of this clause;

(3) Other contract clauses incorporated in the solicitation or contract;

(4) Addenda to this solicitation or contract,

(5) Solicitation provisions incorporated in the solicitation.

(6) Other paragraphs of this clause.

(7) Other documents, exhibits, and attachments; and

(8) The specification.

(s) Unauthorized obligations.

(1) Except as stated in paragraph (s)(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 (s)(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.

(t) Comptroller General examination of record. This paragraph applies if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid procedures and is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold on the date of award of this contract.

(1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor’s directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract.

(2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices, at all reasonable times, the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR part 4, longer period required by statute, or periods specified in other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved.

(3) As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and regardless of form. This clause does not require the Contractor to create or maintain any record that the Contractor does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law.

(u) 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

PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

Clauses that are incorporated by reference (by Citation Number, Title, and Date), have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available.

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

C.2 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 30 days.

(End of Clause)

C.3 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR

2000)

(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 30 days; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 60 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.4 52.222-36 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES

(NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)

(a) Equal opportunity clause. The Contractor must abide by the requirements of the equal opportunity clause at 41 CFR 60-741.5(a), as of March 24, 2014. This clause prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability, and requires affirmative action by the Contractor to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities.

(b) Subcontracts. The Contractor must include the terms of this clause in every subcontract or purchase order in excess of the threshold specified in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 22.1401-2(a)(1) on the date of subcontract award, unless exempted by rules, regulations, or orders of the Secretary, so that such provisions will be binding upon each subcontractor or vendor. The Contractor must act as specified by the Director, Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs of the U.S. Department of Labor, to enforce the terms, including action for noncompliance. Such necessary changes in language may be made as shall be appropriate to identify properly the parties and their undertakings.

(End of Clause)

C.5 52.222-40 NOTIFICATION OF EMPLOYEE RIGHTS UNDER THE

NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS ACT (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)

(a) During the term of this contract, the Contractor must post an employee notice, of such size and in such form, and containing such content as prescribed by the Secretary of Labor, in conspicuous places in and about its plants and offices where employees covered by the National Labor Relations Act engage in activities relating to the performance of the contract, including all places where notices to employees are customarily posted both physically and electronically, in the languages employees speak, in accordance with 29 CFR 471.2(d) and (f).

(1) Physical posting of the employee notice must be in conspicuous places in and about the Contractor's plants and offices so that the notice is prominent and readily seen by employees who are covered by the National Labor Relations Act and engage in activities related to the performance of the contract.

(2) If the Contractor customarily posts notices to employees electronically, then the Contractor must also post the required notice electronically by displaying prominently, on any Web site that is maintained by the Contractor and is customarily used for notices to employees about terms and conditions of employment, a link to the Department of Labor's Web site that contains the full text of the poster. The link to the Department's Web site, as referenced in (b)(3) of this section, must read, "Important Notice about Employee Rights to Organize and Bargain Collectively with Their Employers."

(b) This required employee notice, printed by the Department of Labor, may be—

(1) Obtained from the Division of Interpretations and Standards, Office of Labor-Management Standards, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW., Room N-5609, Washington, DC 20210, (202) 693-0123, or from any field office of the Office of Labor- Management Standards or Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs;

(2) Provided by the Federal contracting agency if requested;

(3) Downloaded from the Office of Labor-Management Standards Web site at http://www.dol.gov/olms/regs/compliance/EO13496.htm; or

(4) Reproduced and used as exact duplicate copies of the Department of Labor's official poster.

(c) The required text of the employee notice referred to in this clause is located at Appendix A, Subpart A, 29 CFR Part 471.

(d) The Contractor must comply with all provisions of the employee notice and related rules, regulations, and orders of the Secretary of Labor.

(e) In the event that the Contractor does not comply with the requirements set forth in paragraphs (a) through (d) of this clause, this contract may be terminated or suspended in whole or in part, and the Contractor may be suspended or debarred in accordance with 29 CFR

471.14 and subpart 9.4. Such other sanctions or remedies may be imposed as are provided by 29 CFR part 471, which implements Executive Order 13496 or as otherwise provided by law.

(f) Subcontracts.

(1) The Contractor must include the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (f), in every subcontract that exceeds $10,000 and will be performed wholly or partially in the United States, unless exempted by the rules, regulations, or orders of the Secretary of Labor issued pursuant to section 3 of Executive Order 13496 of January 30, 2009, so that such provisions will be binding upon each subcontractor.

(2) The Contractor must not procure supplies or services in a way designed to avoid the applicability of Executive Order 13496 or this clause.

(3) The Contractor must take such action with respect to any such subcontract as may be directed by the Secretary of Labor as a means of enforcing such provisions, including the imposition of sanctions for noncompliance.

(4) However, if the Contractor becomes involved in litigation with a subcontractor, or is threatened with such involvement, as a result of such direction, the Contractor may request the United States, through the Secretary of Labor, to enter into such litigation to protect the interests of the United States.

(End of Clause)

C.6 52.222-90 ADDRESSING DEI DISCRIMINATION BY FEDERAL

CONTRACTORS (DEVIATION APR 2026)

(a)Definitions. As used in this clause—

Program participation means membership or participation in, or access or admission to:

training, mentoring, or leadership development programs; educational opportunities; clubs;

associations; or similar opportunities that are sponsored or established by the contractor or subcontractor.

http://www.dol.gov/olms/regs/compliance/EO13496.htm

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

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

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

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