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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice

GENERAL INFORMATION

CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO-10) 3140 Governor’s Place Blvd. Suite 210 Kettering OH 45409-1337

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contract Specialist Josh Kovar Joshua.Kovar@VA.gov

All questions shall be emailed to POC above

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

Chalmers P. Wylie VA ACC

EMS Department

420 North James Rd.

Columbus OH

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DESCRIPTION

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice

Description This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, “Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items,” as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued.

This solicitation is issued as an RFQ. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular: 2022-06.

This solicitation is set-aside for VA-CRE certified Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB’s) and Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB’s).

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 561740 – Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning Services with a small business size standard of $7.5 Million. The FSC/PSC is S214 – Housekeeping Carpet Laying/Cleaning

Wage Determinations Franklin County, Ohio Wage Determination No: 2015-4729 Revision No: 21 Date of Last Revision: 06/27/2022

Contracting Office Address Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 10 3140 Governor’s Place Blvd. Suite 210 Kettering, Ohio 45428

All vendors shall submit a quote for the following:

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ITEM INFORMATION

Carpet Cleaning - Chalmers P. Wylie VA-ACC In accordance with the Statement of work Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 09-15-2022 POP End: 09-14-2023 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561740 - Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S214 - Housekeeping - Carpet Laying/Cleaning

Carpet Cleaning - Chalmers P. Wylie VA-ACC

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 09-15-2023 POP End: 09-14-2024

Carpet Cleaning - Chalmers P. Wylie VA-ACC

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 09-15-2024 POP End: 09-14-2025

Carpet Cleaning - Chalmers P. Wylie VA-ACC

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 09-15-2025 POP End: 09-14-2026

Carpet Cleaning - Chalmers P. Wylie VA-ACC

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 09-15-2026 POP End: 09-14-2027

TOTAL BASE

TOTAL OY1

TOTAL OY2

TOTAL OY3

TOTAL OY4

GRAND TOTAL

B.2 STATEMENT OF WORK

CARPET CLEANING SERVICE

1.0 Purpose

Provide weekly scheduled and emergency carpet cleaning services for Veterans Affairs Ambulatory Care Clinic (VAACC) Columbus, 420 N. James Rd, Columbus, OH 43219 for base year and four option years per following specifications.

1.1 General Requirements

The Contractor shall provide all labor, supplies, supervision, tools, materials, equipment, and transportation necessary to provide carpet cleaning services in accordance with this specification. Carpet cleaning services applies to all designated spaces including, but not limited to, halls, conference rooms, offices, work areas, entrance ways, and lobbies.

3.1 Management

The Contractor shall manage the total work effort associated with the cleaning services required herein to assure fully adequate and timely completion of these services. Included in this function will be a full range of management duties including, but not limited to, planning, scheduling, and quality control. The Contractor shall provide a site manager with the necessary expertise to assure the performance of the work in accordance with sound and efficient management practices and to serve as the point of contact for all issues. The Contractor shall maintain an adequate workforce to complete work in accordance with the time and quality standards specified herein.

3.1.1 Work Control

a. The Contractor shall implement all necessary work control procedures to ensure timely accomplishment of work requirements, as well as to permit tracking of work in progress. The Contractor shall plan and schedule work to assure material, labor, and equipment are available to complete work requirements within the specified time limits and in conformance with the quality standards established herein. Verbal scheduling and reports on the status of service call and indefinite quantity work items shall be provided when requested by the Government.

b. Documenting and Reporting Work Accomplished

3.1.2 Work Schedule

Included are the areas of carpet in the VAACC identified on the attached schedule A, a total of 91,565 net square feet (see below for totals). Square footage is based on the building plan with no deduction taken for space occupied by furniture. Each area is to be cleaned a minimum of twice a year. The Contractor's initial work schedule shall indicate the days and hours of the day that services will be performed. The schedule shall list the type of work to be performed, the areas to be worked, and the estimated time to complete the work in each area. When scheduled services fall on a holiday, alternate dates shall be specified. The initial work schedule shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer for approval within 15 days after award. Once approved, all work shall be performed in strict compliance with the work schedule to facilitate the Government's inspection of the work. Changes to the work schedule shall be submitted for the Contracting Officer's approval at least three working days prior to performance. In preparing the work schedule, the Contractor shall comply with the following general requirements:

(1) Except as may otherwise be specified, all firm fixed-price work shall be performed after normal clinic hours (4:30PM), and concurrent with the Environmental Management Service (EMS) second shift work hours of the VAACC Columbus as specified in the "DEFINITIONS-TECHNICAL" clause. The Contractor will, within 30 calendar days of the contract start date, submit to the CO/COTR the proposed dates the work will be performed for that year. If the Contractor desires to work prior to 4:30 PM on weekdays, or on Saturdays, Sundays or Federal holidays, prior approval shall be obtained from the Contracting Officer. Certain designated high security areas must be cleaned under the supervision of the occupant. Such areas will be scheduled on an individual basis determined by the schedule of the occupant. These areas include: the Pharmacy, the Information Technology department, Human Resources offices, the Cashier Cage, the Retail store and Canteen chief’s office, the Police/Security offices, the Equal Employment Opportunity office, and the Union Office.

(2) Areas to be cleaned in the facility and estimated SQ footage

(3) Breakdown of Floor Areas to be cleaned

ZONE 1A1

TOTAL ZONE 1A1

TOTAL

33992 SQ FT

TOTAL

11451 SQ/FT

TOTAL

11646

TOTAL

16374

(4) Emergency work items shall be performed at as soon as possible, no later than 24 hours after notice to the contractor that the emergency carpet cleaning services are required. If work is desired to be performed on Saturdays, Sundays, or holidays, prior approval shall be obtained from the Contracting Officer.

C. Work Schedule and Access to Workplace

1. Security - Contractor cannot use nor have the key for any VA buildings, offices, or furniture locks.

2. Access to Rooms and Areas to be serviced:

(a) Contractor may have access to rooms and areas to be serviced in the VAACC Columbus between 16:30 to 23:30 hours Monday through Friday for carpet cleaning. Availability at above times may be advanced or delayed as required because of security requirements or special circumstances.

(d) Under no circumstances will the contractor be allowed in any areas prior to registering with the security office at the VAACC. EMS personnel will provide access and monitor contractor during periods contractor has scheduled to work. EMS monitoring does not relieve the contractor of the responsibility to perform on site supervision and quality control.

(e) Contractor shall give a written list of personnel or subcontractors who will assist in any of these services and only those persons will be allowed access to the VAACC Columbus.

(f) All tools, equipment and material required for performance of the contract is to be provided by the contractor. The facility will provide the water and electricity needed on site. The contractor will not be permitted to store any equipment, tools or chemicals on site.

(g) Because of potential emergency situations that may develop, the contractor is required to immediately vacate the premises when so requested by authorized personnel.

3.1.3 Interference with Government Business

The Contractor shall schedule and arrange work so as to cause the least interference with the normal occurrence of Government business and mission. In those cases where some interference may be essentially unavoidable, the Contractor shall be responsible to make every effort to minimize the impact of the interference, inconvenience, customer discomfort, etc.

3.1.4 Protection of Government Property

During execution of the work, the Contractor shall take special care to protect Government property including furniture, walls, baseboards, and other surfaces from materials not intended. Accidental splashes shall be removed immediately. The Contractor shall return areas damaged as a result of work under this contract to their original condition, to include painting, refinishing, or replacement, if necessary.

The Contractor shall bring to the attention of the COTR/COR issues discovered pertaining to mechanical, lighting, or other facility maintenance issues outside of the scope of contractor's responsibility. This includes, but is not limited to, burned out lights, baseboard or tile peeling/lifting, door hinge or knob failure, plumbing leaks, or damage to facilities and appliances/fixtures.

COR/COTR notification should be as soon as practical. Issues that would result in further damage or endanger the safety of personnel shall be reported immediately to COR/COTR or on-site EMS personnel.

3.1.5 Environmental Management

In order to comply with federally mandated environmental preference programs and U.S. Department of Transportation Green Procurement Plan (GPP) policy, the Contractor shall use environmentally preferable products and services. These program elements include: recovered material products, energy and water efficient products, alternative fuels and fuel efficiency, bio-based products, non-ozone depleting substances, priority chemicals, and environmentally preferable products. These program elements are described on the Office of the Federal Environment Executive website (http://www.ofee.gov).

3.1.5.1 Products and Materials

Custodial cleaning products required in the performance of this SOW shall meet as a minimum, Green Seal certification standards for Industrial and Institutional Cleaners (GS-37) (http://www.greenseal.org). If it is determined that a Green Seal certified product does not meet Government performance requirements, the Contractor shall submit a proposed alternative that would meet the performance requirements with the lowest environmental impact for evaluation and acceptance. Products that fall under the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG) (http://www.epa.gov/cpg) shall meet the minimum recovered (recycled) content levels. Bio-based products shall be used upon issuance of the bio-based product listing from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) (http://www.usda.gov). The contractor shall purchase and use Energy Star or other energy-efficient items listed on the Department of Energy’s Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) Product Energy Efficiency Recommendations product list. All MSDS’s of proposed cleaners, chemicals and other applicable items are to be provided to site POC’s prior to any performance.

3.2.1 Shampooing Carpets and Rugs:

Work is to be done with accepted standard carpet cleaning practices: Prior to shampooing, chemicals to be used shall be tested on carpet for color fastness. Carpets and rugs shall be vacuumed free of all loose soil and debris. Put out Caution signs. Remove as much furniture as possible from the area to be cleaned. Be careful not to create an obstruction or safety hazard in patient and/or traffic areas. Spot clean stains using stain remover according to manufacturer’s instructions. Proceed to clean carpet following accepted standard carpet cleaning methods. Carpets and rugs shall be shampooed free of streaks, stains, and spots, and shall have a bright uniform color. Shampooing shall be done by the water extraction method. Alternate methods of cleaning must sufficiently clean the carpet and be requested and approved prior to using. After carpet has dried, furniture or other equipment moved for the shampooing shall be returned to their original positions. Truck mounted equipment will be permitted, providing advance notice is given to the facility to make necessary security preparations.

ESTIMATED PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:

Base Year: 09/15/2022 – 09/14/2023 Option #1: 09/15/2023 – 09/14/2024 Option #2: 09/15/2024 – 09/14/2025 Option #3: 09/15/2025 – 09/14/2026 Option #4: 09/15/2026 – 09/14/2027

The full text of FAR provisions or clauses may be accessed electronically at http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html.

The following solicitation provisions apply to this acquisition:

· FAR 52.212-1, “Instructions to Offerors–Commercial Items” (JUL 2021)

· FAR 52.204-7, “System for Award Management” (OCT 2018)

· FAR 52.204-16, “Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting” (AUG 2020)

· FAR 52.212-3, “Offerors Representations and Certifications–Commercial Items”

· 52.217-5, “Evaluation of Options (JUL 1990)

· 852.252-70, “Solicitation Provisions or Clauses Incorporated by Reference (JAN 2008)

Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM) website located at https://www.sam.gov/portal in accordance with FAR 52.212-3, “Offerors Representations and Certifications–Commercial Items.” If paragraph (j) of the provision is applicable, a written submission is required.

The following contract clauses apply to this acquisition:

· FAR 52.212-4, “Contract Terms and Conditions–Commercial Items” (OCT 2018)

· FAR 52.204-9, “Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel” (JAN 2011)

· FAR 52.204-13, “System for Award Management Maintenance” (OCT 2018)

· FAR 52.204-18, “Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance” (AUG 2020)

· FAR 52.217-8, “Option to Extend Services” (NOV 1999)

· FAR 52.217-9, “Option to Extend the Term of Contract” (MAR 2000)

· FAR 52.232-40, “Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors” (DEC 2013)

· VAAR 852.204-70, “Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel” (MAY 2020)

· VAAR 852.212-70, “Provisions and Clauses Applicable to VA Acquisition of Commercial Items” (APR 2020)

· 852.203-70, Commercial Advertising

· 852.219-11, VA Notice of Total Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside. (NOV 2020) (DEVIATION)

· 852.232-72, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests

· 852.273-70, Late Offers.

· VAAR 852.242-71, “Administrative Contracting Officer” (OCT 2020)

· FAR 52.212-5, “Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders” (JUL 2021)

The following subparagraphs of FAR 52.212-5 are applicable:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

· 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation & First-Tier Subcontract Awards (JUN 2020)

· 52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (JUN 2020)

· 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2020)

· 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation (NOV 2020)

· 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015)

· 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016)

· 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020)

· 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (OCT 2020)

· 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (JUN 2020)

· 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - System for Award Management (OCT 2018)

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

· 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (AUG 2018)

· 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (MAY 2014)

· 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2017)

(d) Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph (d) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records - Negotiation.

(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 Subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the 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 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.

(e)(1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), and (d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in this paragraph (e)(1) in a subcontract for commercial items. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause--

(i) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (JUN 2020) (41 U.S.C. 3509).

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

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

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

(v) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (OCT 2018) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds the applicable threshold specified in FAR 19.702(a) on the date of subcontract award, the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.

(vi) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015)

(vii) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016) (E.O. 11246).

(viii) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(ix) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020) (29 U.S.C. 793).

(x) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212)

(xi) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (DEC 2010) (E.O. 13496). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (f) of FAR clause 52.222-40.

(xii) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (AUG 2018), (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xii) (A) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (OCT 2020) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

(B) Alternate I (MAR 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

(xiv) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment – Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xv) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services – Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xvi) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (OCT 2015) (E.O. 12989).

(xvii) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (NOV 2020).

(xviii) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2017) (E.O. 13706).

(xix) (A) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (JAN 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

(B) Alternate I (JAN 2017) of 52.224-3.

(xx) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (OCT 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note)

(xxi) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (JUN 2020) (42 U.S.C. 1792). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6.

(xxii) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (FEB 2006) (46 U.S.C. 55305 and 10 U.S.C. 2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64.

(2) While not required, the Contractor may include in its subcontracts for commercial items a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations.

All quoters shall submit the following:

· Pricing for line items listed in Price/Cost Schedule

· (Narrative) Start-up and phase-in schedule, Tentative Milestone dates (schedule) of areas to be cleaned

· (Narrative) Availability of labor force (manning chart) and contractor personnel that are performing work on this requirement.

· MSDS’s of all proposed chemicals or cleaners

· (Narrative) Provide detailed procedures to be used to ensure contract requirements are met including Quality Control Program ensuring that all areas are cleaned per the Statement of Work.

· Memorandum acknowledgement of Wage Determinations (Page 30 of this document).

All quotes shall be sent to the Contracting Specialist, Joshua.Kovar@VA.gov

52.212-2 EVALUATION—SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION PROCEDURES

(a) Basis for Award. The Government will issue a purchase order to the responsible quoter whose quotation conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered.

(b) The following factors shall be used to evaluate quotations:

· Price (quoted totals from Price/Cost Schedule)

· Technical (from narratives listed above in required submissions including,

· Process control of requirement (and steps necessary to ensure that all carpeted areas are cleaned twice per year per the SOW.

· Chemicals to perform within Green Seal, EPA, USDA, and industry guidelines

· Past Performance (review of CPARS ratings within last 2 years)

(c) Evaluation Approach. The Government will evaluate quotations using the comparative evaluation process outlined in FAR 13.106-2 (b) (3), where quotations will be compared to one another to determine which provides the best benefit to the Government. The Government reserves the right to consider a quotation other than the lowest price that provides additional benefit(s). Quotations may exceed minimum requirements of the solicitation. The Government reserves the right to select a quotation that provides benefit to the Government that exceeds the minimum requirements of the solicitation, but is not required to do so. Each response must meet the minimum requirements of the solicitation. The Government is not requesting or accepting alternate quotations. The evaluation will consider the following:

· Technical or Quality: The quotation will be evaluated to the extent to which it can meet and/or exceed the Government’s requirements as outlined in the solicitation and based on the information requested in the instructions to quoters section of the solicitation.

· Past Performance: The past performance evaluation will assess the relative risks associated with a quoter’s likelihood of success in fulfilling the solicitation’s requirements as indicated by the quoter’s record of past performance. The past performance evaluation may be based on the contracting officer’s knowledge of and previous experience with the supply or service being acquired; Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) at http://www.cpars.gov/; or any other reasonable basis.

· Price: The Government will evaluate the price by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

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

Responses should contain your best terms, conditions.

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."

OR

"The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document with the exception, deletion, or addition of the following:"

Quoters shall list exception(s) and rationale for the exception(s), if any.

Submission of your response shall be received not later than 09/5/2022 at 1:30PM at Joshua.Kovar@VA.gov.

Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f).

Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail to the Point of Contact listed below.

Point of Contact Josh Kovar Joshua.Kovar@va.gov All questions SHALL be submitted no later than 09/1/2022 by 13:30 (1:30 PM EST) via email. Phone queries will not be entertained.

MEMORANDUM FOR RECORD

(Date)

MEMORANDUM FOR RECORD

REFERENCE: (Solicitation Number)

TO: Josh Kovar (Contracting Specialist), NCO-10

SUBJECT: Statement of Department of Labor Wage Determination Compliance I do hereby certify that the offer submitted by our company in response to the subject solicitation is fully compliant with the requirement that all employees performing services under the resultant contract (if awarded) shall be paid at an hourly rate that is equal to or greater than current Department of Labor Wage Determination (WD) as specified in the Performance Requirements Summary (PRS) section of the Performance Work Statement (PWS) for all labor categories as appropriate for the county in which the VA medical center being support for this requirement resides.

Individual with Authority to Contractually Bind Company:

Full Legal Name (PRINT):

Signature: Date: ______________________

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