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Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers

E. IMPORTANT:

is extended,

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning __________ copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted; or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE

OF YOUR

ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY is not extended.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

(REV. 11/2016)

is required to sign this document and return ___________ copies to the issuing office.

is not, A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO:

Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

15C. DATE SIGNED

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERE

D CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES

SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR

OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendmen t, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER

Contractor

16C. DATE SIGNED

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION

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STATES OF AMERICA

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF

CONTRACTING OFFICER

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

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Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.243 (Type or print) (Type or print) (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

(Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code) (If other than Item 6) (Specify type of modification and authority) (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.)

(If required)

(SEE ITEM 11)

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13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS,

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF

SOLICITATIONS

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) 01/04/202 585-22-2-6052-0011 36C252 Department of Veterans Affairs Great Lakes Acquisition Center (GLAC) 115 S 84th Street, Suite 101 Milwaukee WI 53214-1476 36C252 Department of Veterans Affairs Great Lakes Acquisition Center (GLAC) 115 S 84th Street, Suite 101 Milwaukee WI 53214-1476 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25222Q0246 01-04-2022

X X

See CONTINUATION Page x X REFERENCE SOLICITATION 36C25222Q0246 FOR PEST CONTROL SERVICES AT THE OSCAR G JOHNSON VA MEDICAL CENTER AND AMEND TO

REFLECT THE FOLLOWING:

REPLACE ENTIRE RFQ DOCUMENT WITH THE CORRECT VERSION. CORRECT VERSION WILL BE ATTACHED TO THIS AMENDMENT.

ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SOLICITATION REMAIN THE SAME.

SUSAN PASHOLK

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RATED ORDER UNDER

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PHONE:

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17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN OFFER 18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK BELOW IS CHECKED

SEE ADDENDUM

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SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

QUANTITY

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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

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ARE NOT ATTACHED.

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

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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

585-22-2-6052-0011 36C25222Q0246 01-0 -2022 Rogers, Aaron 414-844-4800 X43252 01-1 -2022 12:00 pm

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36C252 Department of Veterans Affairs Great Lakes Acquisition Center (GLAC) 115 S 84th Street, Suite 101 Milwaukee WI 53214-1476 X X 561710 $12 Million

NET 30

X N/A X 36C252 Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center Department of Veterans Affairs 325 East H Street Iron Mountain MI 49801 36C252 Department of Veterans Affairs Great Lakes Acquisition Center (GLAC) 115 S 84th Street, Suite 101 Milwaukee WI 53214-1476

Department of Veterans Affairs Financial Services Center PO Box 149971 Austin TX 78714-9971 877-353-9791 512-460-5540 See CONTINUATION Page

PEST CONTROL SERVICES FOR THE OSCAR G JOHNSON VA MEDICAL

CENTER, LOCATED IN IRON MOUNTAIN MI 49801

RFQ# 36C25222Q0246 MUST BE

INDICATED ON ALL QUOTES

SERVICE CONTRACT LABOR STANDARDS APPLY

DOL-WD- 2015-4871 (REV 17) 11.20.2021

VA POC: MICHAEL MULLEN

CONTRACT SPECIALIST: AARON ROGERS AT

AARON.ROGERS1@VA.GOV

See CONTINUATION Page 585-3620162-6052-856700-2542 0100421X2 X X

SUSAN PASHOLK

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA (continuation from Standard Form 1449)

OFFERORS MUST COMPLETE AND RETURN ALL INFORMATION DESIGNATED HEREIN PRIOR TO THE TIME SPECIFIED IN BLOCK 8 OF SF 1449 IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR AWARD.

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

1. CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION: All contract administration matters will be handled by the following individuals:

a. CONTRACTOR:

CONTRACTOR NAME _____________________________________

ADDRESS ________________________________________________

CITY-STATE-ZIP __________________________________________

POINT OF CONTACT/TITLE ________________________________

DUNS NUMBER NO. ______________________________________

CONTRACTOR’S PAST PERFORMANCE POINT OF CONTACT

(IF DIFFERENT THAN ABOVE):

NAME: __________________________________________

EMAIL ADDRESS:_________________________________

b. GOVERNMENT: AARON ROGERS CONTRACTING SPECIALIST

CONTRACTING OFFICE CODE: 36C252

MILWAUKEE WI 53214

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

a. FAR 52.232-33 PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER – SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (OCT 2018)

3. INVOICES:

a. Invoices shall be submitted in arrears in accordance with: 852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS (NOV 2018)

b. Payments shall be made in arrears upon receipt of a properly prepared invoice

c. The VA has mandated electronic invoice submission to the Veterans Affairs Financial Services Center (VAFSC). VAFSC has partnered with Tungsten Network e-Invoicing network, for submissions of all electronic invoices to VA. Tungsten Network electronic invoicing is free to all VA vendors. In order to submit electronic invoices, all VA vendors must register with Tungsten Network by submitting an email to VA.Registration@Tungsten-Network.com or calling 1-877-752-0900 option 2 for Enrollment.

d. Contractor shall submit an electronic invoice by the tenth (10th) of the following month services were performed to the Veterans Affairs Financial Services Center (VAFSC) e-Invoice through the website at https://portal.Tungsten-Network.com/Login.aspx. For questions regarding the submission of VA electronic invoices, Tungsten Network customer service may be contacted at 1-877-489-6135.

e. All invoices shall reference the vendor name and address, customer name, contract number, appropriate obligation/funding order number, description of services provided, quantity, unit price, and total invoice amount (any additional info). Invoices shall also include any payment discount terms.

4. GOVERNMENT INVOICE ADDRESS (See SF1449 Block 18):

a. All invoices from the contractor shall be submitted electronically in accordance with 852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS (NOV 2018)

b. Facsimile, e-mail, and scanned documents are not acceptable forms of submission for payment requests.

c. VA’s Electronic Invoice Presentment and Payment System – The Veterans Affairs Financial Services Center (VAFSC) uses a third-party contractor, Tungsten Network e-Invoice, to transition vendors from paper to electronic invoice submission. Please go to this website: http://www.tungsten-network.com/customer-campaigns/veterans-affairs-us/ to begin submitting electronic invoices, free of charge.

d. As of July 1, 2020, the VA10091 form has been eliminated and the VAFSC is requiring our vendors to update and add their information in the Customer Engagement Portal (CEP) at https://www.cep.fsc.va.gov/. This is for new vendors being added to FMS only.

e. For assistance setting up e-Invoice, the below information is provided:

i. * Tungsten Network e-Invoice Setup Information: 1-877-489-6135

* Tungsten Network e-Invoice email: VA.Registration@Tungsten-Network.com

* FSC e-Invoice Contact Information: 1-877-353-9791

* FSC e-invoice email: vafsccshd@va.gov

5. ACQUISITION OF COMMERCIAL ITEMS:

This Request for Quote (RFQ) solicitation is issued under the authority of FAR Part 13.5 Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items in which simplified acquisition procedures in FAR Part 13 will be used. FAR Part 14 and 15 will not be used. From this RFQ, the Government intends to award a firm fixed price contract where the contractor provides a price that is not subject to any adjustment on the basis of the contractor’s cost experience in performing the contract.

6. SITE VISIT:

It is strongly suggested and expected that the offeror inspect the campus to be serviced to fully understand the nature of the work and the conditions under which the work is to be performed. In no case shall failure to inspect the campus constitute grounds for a claim after contract award.

SITE VISIT IS SCHEDULED FOR FRIDAY JANUARY 7TH, 2022 AT 12:00 PM LOCAL TIME. ALL INTERESTED PARTIES TO MEET COR MICHAEL MULLEN AT THE ENTRANCE OF BUILDING 1.

ALL INTERESTED PARTIES MUST RSVP by sending an email to aaron.rogers1@va.gov by 5:00 PM on THURSDAY JANUARY 6TH, 2022.

PLEASE NOTE: WHILE ON CAMPUS, ALL PERSONS WILL BE REQUIRED TO WEAR MASKS INSIDE ANY VAMC BUILDING AND WHILE TRAVELING IN VEHICLES FOR PURPOSES OF THE SITE VISIT.

7. RFQ QUESTIONS:

In order to maintain integrity of this solicitation and subsequent award date, all offerors are advised that any question-and-answer requests must be submitted in a written form via e-mail to the Contracting Officer AARON.ROGERS1@VA.GOV no later than MONDAY JANUARY 10TH at 09:00 AM LOCAL TIME. Contracting will issue a consolidated response via solicitation amendment to https://beta.sam.gov Contract Opportunities within 1 business days to all parties.

8. CONTRACTING OFFICER AUTHORITY:

The Contracting Officer is the only person authorized to approve changes or modify any of the requirements under this contract. The Contractor shall communicate with the Contracting Officer on all matters pertaining to contract administration. Only the Contracting Officer is authorized to make commitment or issue changes that will affect price, quantity or quality of performance of this contract. In the event the Contractor effects any such change at the direction of any person other than the Contracting Officer, the change shall be considered to have been made without authority and no adjustment will be made in the contract price to cover any increase in cost incurred thereof.

9. IDENTIFICATION, PARKING, SMOKING AND VA REGULATIONS:

a. All VA property is considered Federal property and all Federal laws are applicable.

b. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to park in the appropriate designated parking areas. Information on parking is available from the VA Police Section. The VA will not invalidate or make reimbursement for parking violations of the Contractor under any conditions.

c. All VA facilities are drug free. Possession of drugs, to include Marijuana and all Marijuana biproducts are prohibited. Enclosed containers, including tool kits, shall be subject to search. Violations of VA regulations may result in citation answerable in the United States (Federal) District Court, not a local district, state, or municipal court.

d. All contractor personnel are required to adhere to all VA rules and regulations.

e. Smoking is prohibited on the entire campus, both inside and outside the VA Facility

f. Possession of weapons is prohibited. Enclosed containers, including tool kits, shall be subject to search. Violations of VA regulations may result in citation answerable in the United States (Federal) District Court, not a local district, state, or municipal court.

g. VHA DIRECTIVE 1192: This Veterans Health Administration (VHA) directive establishes policy and provides guidance for the prevention of seasonal influenza in VHA facilities through the vaccination or masking of health care personnel (HCP). AUTHORITY: Title 38 United States Code (U.S.C.) 7301(b), 7318(b). Contractor is responsible in ensuring that all aspects of this directive are implemented, including providing face masks and influenza vaccines for all employees working at a VA facility.

10. SECURITY & PRIVACY CONTROL:

Flash Badge:

Applies to common access to VA physical facilities only for a period of less than a 365-day period.

All contractor employees are subject to the same level of investigation as VA employees. The level of access needed to perform in accordance with the statement of work is: One ID compliant with PIV Guidelines. This requirement is applicable to all subcontractor personnel requiring the same access.

a. At the COR/CO discretion, each contractor may be required to obtain government issued PIV badge and is subject to background investigation. The procedure to follow is:

· Contractors shall complete a “Request for a PIV card” form. Form can be obtained from the COR upon contract award.

· Contractors must get their fingerprints taken by Human Resources located in Building 17 on Hines campus. Must make an appointment ahead of time. It takes between 5-7 days at least for fingerprints clear. This action must be coordinated with the COR.

· The contractor can then be sponsored upon verification the fingerprints have been cleared.

· Once contractor has been sponsored they can call PIV (708) 202-5170 to make arrangements for issuance of a PIV for badge.

b. All Contractors entering campus buildings must go through the daily COVID-19 symptom screening check and wear masks at all times.

Flash Badges allow access to common VA physical facilities. Flash Badges do not allow access to VA information systems or restricted areas. Flash Badges may be issued to contractors who have a verified need to access common areas only. Flash Badges are issued following, at a minimum, the completion of an identity verification using one Form I-9 approved identity document with a photo. Flash Badges are valid for a period not to exceed one (1) year from the issuance date. Flash Badge must be visible at all times while on site.

If Contractor needs to work in sensitive/restricted areas (e.g. computer room/communications closets) appropriate VA staff must escort contractors while onsite.

Reporting Requirements

a) The Contractor will sign in with the COR at the beginning of their scheduled work shift.

b) The Contractor is responsible for supplying completing and submitting all reports required or requested by Federal, State or Local ordinances which pertain to any duties contained in the contract.

Identification

The Contractor shall wear a contractor supplied uniform that identifies him/herself as an employee of the pest management company. They will also wear a government supplied ID badge, which identifies them as being authorized to be on station at OGJVAMC Iron Mountain, MI. The ID badge must be worn at or above the waist (facing forward). The ID badge must be safeguarded and immediately reported to VA Medical Center police and the COR if lost or stolen. The contractor must return the PIV badge(s) to the COR or designee at the end of the contract, or if the employee no longer provides support to the pest management contract.

Access and Key Control The Contractor will not be assigned any keys or key cards. VAMC Employee’s or the COR will open secured areas for inspection and/or treatment.

11. SPECIAL NOTE: COVID-19 STATEMENT

A. Due to the current pandemic, contractors must be able to meet the screening policy in effect at the OSCAR G JOHNSON VAMC. Contractor Personnel who screen positive, will not be allowed to enter any building on campus. Contractor Personnel must be able to answer “NO” to all of the following questions:

Contractors are required to wear an approved face mask over their nose and mouth when working on campus within 6 feet of another individual when outside, and at all times when inside a building.

B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

PEST CONTROL SERVICES

PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, chemicals, materials, supervision, and other items necessary to develop and implement an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) plan for Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center, 325 East H Street, Iron Mountain, MI 49801 that includes the campus grounds and all buildings located on the campus in a manner that will ensure the health and general wellbeing of patients, staff, and visitors as defined in the Statement of Work

BASE YEAR: FEBRUARY 1, 2022 THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2023

OPTION YEAR 1: FEBRUARY 1, 2023 THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2024

OPTION YEAR 2: FEBRUARY 1, 2024 THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2025

OPTION YEAR 3: FEBRUARY 1, 2025 THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2026

OPTION YEAR 4: FEBRUARY 1, 2026 THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2027

TOTAL OPTON YEAR 4:

TOTAL BASE PLUS OPTION YEARS

B.3 STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

SCOPE OF WORK/SPECIFICATIONS

1.0 DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

a. The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, chemicals, materials, supervision, and other items necessary to develop and implement an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) plan for Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center, 325 East H Street, Iron Mountain, MI 49801 that includes the campus grounds and all buildings located on the campus in a manner that will ensure the health and general wellbeing of patients, staff, and visitors.

b. IPM is a process for achieving long term, environmentally sound pest suppression through the use of a wide variety of technological and management practices. Control strategies in an IPM Program extend beyond the application of pesticides to include structural and procedural modifications that reduce the food, water, harborage, and access used by pests. The Contractor shall use targeted methods including habitat/facility modification, biological/genetic/cultural control, mechanical/physical control, and where necessary, the judicious use of the least hazardous pesticides to people, property, and the environment. The contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract in the development and implementation of the IPM Plan.

2.0 SPECIFIC TASKS

Basic Services. The contractor shall provide Integrated Pest Management Services. The following tasks are required:

2. Inspections. Contractor shall complete inspections to determine which pest management measures are appropriate and required.

i. The Contractor shall conduct a Pest Management Operations Inspection of building and areas that have been indicated in the ‘Sighting Log’ (complaint record) in addition to the schedule inspection area scheduled for that day. (Note: sighting logs will be maintained by the COR). The Contractor will note his/her findings, recommendations, and treatment required/provided via the inspection report to the COR. If treatment occurs, the following information will be noted (recorded): Target pest, name of pesticide, and form of used.

3. Recommendations. Contractor shall provide recommendations of environmental sanitation practices that restrict or eliminate food, water, or harborage for pests and recommend engineering practices that limit entry of pests.

4. Selection and Collection. Contractor shall select and utilize non-chemical control methods which eliminate, exclude, or repel pests (i.e., insect electrocution devices, traps, caulking, air screens, et.). The contractor shall select and use of the most environmentally sound pesticides(s) to affect control when chemical control methods are necessary. Pests shall be collected and disposed of by the Contractor.

5. Pest Control. The Contractor will control all pests to include the following:

a) General structural arthropods pests (i.e., cockroaches, ants, carpet beetles, spiders, carpenter ants, carpenter bees, centipedes etc.).

b) Control flying insect pests (i.e., house flies, stable flies, blow flies, gnats, etc.).

c) Control predatory pests (i.e., lice, bedbugs, fleas, mites, ticks, bees, wasps, mosquitoes, scorpions, etc.).

d) Control of stored product pests (i.e., sawtooth grain beetle, red confused flour beetles, Trogoderma beetles, grain moths, silver fish, etc.).

e) Control of rodent pests (i.e., house mouse, field mouse, roof rat, Norway rat, etc.)

f) Control of bird pests (i.e., pigeons, crows, sparrows, blackbirds, etc.).

g) Control of other vertebrate pests (i.e., dogs, cats, bats, squirrels, gophers, moles, skunks, snakes, rabbits, raccoons, groundhogs, etc.)

h) Control of wood destroying organisms (i.e., subterranean termites, dry wood termites, fungi, wood boring beetles, etc.).

i) Control of aquatic pests (i.e., mosquito larvae/pupae, algae, etc.).

j) Control of lawn and turf pests (i.e., sod webworms, Japanese beetle larvae, army worms, cutworms, wireworms, cinch bugs, crickets, ants, crabgrass, chickweed, broadleaf weeds, molds, blights, rusts, anthracnose, mildew, fungi, etc.).

k) Control of shade tree and ornamental pests (i.e., aphids, scales, meal bugs, mites, weevils, leaf miners, caterpillars, borers, sawflies, chafers, bacterial diseases, fungi, etc.).

l) It shall be the Contractor’s responsibility to remove and properly dispose of bee and wasp nests as well as providing an adequate number (to control any problems) of devices used to attract and electrocute flying insects that are attracted by light (as well as other flying insects).

6. Special Provisions. The following provisions shall be adhered to by the contractor personnel in performing pesticide applications of the areas specified below.

a) Food Handling Areas. Treatment of these areas is limited to only times when food is not being processed, prepared, or served. Contractor personnel shall at no time enter facility elevators which are occupied by food service equipment while in the possession of pesticides or application equipment.

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

7. Fly light Service. The Contractor shall perform maintenance of the fly lights on a monthly basis. This maintenance includes replacing glue boards, monitoring the insects trapped, and replacement bulb at least annually. Minor cleaning shall be performed by contractor to keep the lights sanitary and presentable.

8. Interference to Normal Function. The Contractor may be interrupted while performing services at any time so as not to interfere with the normal functioning of the facility, including utility services, fire protections systems, and passage of facility patients, personnel, equipment, and carts.

9. Disposal of Hazardous Wastes. The Contractor shall not dispose of any excess pesticide, pesticide containers or any other materials contaminated by pesticides at any location on the medical facility premises except as specified by the Chief, Environmental Management Service and COR.

10. Storage of Pest Control Materials. No pest control materials or equipment shall be stored or kept at the VA medical facility when the operator is not working, without the express approval of the COR. No pest control materials, supplies, or chemicals shall be left unattended on VA medical facility or VA grounds

3.0 Quality Control / Quality Assurance.

a) The Contractor shall develop and maintain an effective quality control program to ensure services are performed in accordance with the statement of work. The Contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The QCP is to be delivered with the contractor’s quote. Two copies of a comprehensive written QCP shall be submitted within 5 working days when changes are made with one copy to the CO and and one copy to the COR. After acceptance of the quality control plan the contractor shall receive the contracting officer’s acceptance in writing of any proposed change to his QC system.

b) The government shall continuously evaluate the contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with the statement of work, failure to perform may result in termination for cause. The Contractor will assist the facility with the development of a pesticide usage log and a sighting log that will best suit the needs of both parties. Additionally, upon the signing of the contract the Contractor and COR will agree upon a random weekly inspection form that is not labor intensive and is conducive to efficient management of the IPM system.

4.0 General Requirements

COMPLIANCE WITH THE GENERAL SAFETY REGULATIONS

All Contractors and Subcontractors performing services for the Government are shall comply with all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), State, County and Municipal Safety and Occupational Health Standards and any other applicable rules and regulations. Also all Contractors and Subcontractors shall be held responsible for the safety of their employees and any unsafe acts or conditions that may cause injury or damage to any persons or property within and around the work site area under this contract.

All ladders, scaffolding, tools, equipment, personal protective equipment, etc. shall be OSHA approved for the work to be performed. Contractor shall use caution signs as required by OSHA Regulations. Caution signs shall be on-site on commencement of Contract.

The Contractor shall purchase and issue all chemicals in their original containers. Materials that require precautionary warnings shall have affixed to all containers such labels or markings as are prescribed by law, regulatory agencies or this Contract. Any violation of OSHA may be subject to default action.

Contractor shall furnish to the COR two (2) copies of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), for all products proposed for use, a minimum of seven (7) days prior to beginning service, for approval. Contractor must update copies of the MSDS on an annual basis. In addition, each time a new chemical product is proposed to be introduced into the facility, a copy of that product's MSDS must be provided to the COR for approval, prior to the product being used at the facility.

PROTECTION OF GOVERNMENT PROPERTY

During work execution, the Contractor shall take special care to protect Government property including furniture, walls, baseboards, ceiling tiles, and other surfaces. Accidental splashes shall be removed immediately. Damage resulting from the Contractor operations shall be repaired by the Contractor, including painting, refinishing, ceiling tile replacement or replacement, if necessary, at no additional cost to the Government and to match the existing finish, paint or ceiling tile. The Contractor shall be responsible to meet OSHA/Safety requirements in the performance of the work. This shall include, but not limited to, taking all the necessary precautions to protect the patients, visitors, and/or staff at each location. The Contractor shall be held responsible for any injuries and /or damage, which may be caused because of the Contractors failure to adhere to these requirements.

Damage - Extreme caution shall be exercised to prevent damage to the building and its contents. Any damage must be reported to the COR immediately for appropriate action. Any damage caused by the contractor will be repaired and/or replaced to the satisfaction of the VA at the Contractor’s expense.

5.0 HOURS OF OPERATION

A. Hours of Operation. Regular business hours are between 7:30 AM and 4:00 PM CST, Monday thru Friday except Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings. However, not all tasks will be performed during normal business hours. The Contractor will not be paid extra for services that occur outside of normal business hours. The following are exceptions that may be required to be performed after normal business hours:

1. Some contract tasks such as treating the kitchen, Canteen, and maintaining the fly lights may require work to be performed after normal business hours.

2. The Contractor will not be reimbursed when the government facility is closed for reasons listed in 4. A.. The Contractor must at all times maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this SOW when the Government facility is not closed for the above reasons.

3. The Contractor will respond to the Contracting Officer (CO) or COR within 24 hours of receipt of routine notifications at no additional charge to the Government.

4. The Contractor shall respond to the CO or COR within 2 hours of emergency requests and be onsite within 24 hours. If service is determined to be emergency or outside of routine IPM then contractor will submit a quote, separate PO will be issued, and service will be paid separate from this contract.

B. Recognized Holidays. The following holidays are observed by the medical center. In the event the holiday falls on a Saturday, the Friday is the observed Holiday. If the holiday falls on a Sunday, the Monday is the observed holiday.

Juneteenth

6.0 FACILITY AREA DESIGNATIONS AND SQUARE FOOTAGE

7.0 Deliverables

Performance Requirements Summary The contractor service requirements are summarized into performance objectives that relate directly to mission essential items. The performance threshold briefly describes the minimum acceptable levels of service required for each requirement. These thresholds are critical to mission success.

Performance Objective (The Service required—usually a shall statement)

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 2

DELIVERABLES SCHEDULE

5 days after if there are changes made

Original to COR.

Hard Copy/Email copy

COR email:

Greg.Haslow@va.gov Michael.Mullen2@va.gov

ATTN: COR 137

325 E. H Street Iron Mountain, MI 49801

Electronic Oscar G. Johnson

ATTN: COR 137

325 E. H Street Iron Mountain, MI 49801or IPPS

Electronic COR email:

Greg.Haslow@va.gov Michael.Mullen2@va.gov

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

C.1 FAR 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2018) is incorporated by reference.

ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS

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

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

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

(End of Clause)

852.242-71 52.212-5

ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER

Protection of Government Buildings

OCT 2020

APR 1984

C.3 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.

(End of Clause)

C.4 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 30 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.5 VAAR 852.211-72 TECHNICAL INDUSTRY STANDARDS (NOV 2018)

(a) The Contractor shall conform to the standards established by: LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL STANDARDS.

(b) The Contractor shall submit proof of conformance to the standard. This proof may be a label or seal affixed to the equipment or supplies, warranting that the item(s) have been tested in accordance with the standards and meet the contract requirement. Proof may also be furnished by the organization listed above certifying that the item(s) furnished have been tested in accordance with and conform to the specified standards.

(c) Offerors may obtain the standards cited in this provision by submitting a request, including the solicitation number, title and number of the publication to: LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL STANDARDS

(d) The offeror shall contact the Contracting Officer if response is not received within two weeks of the request.

(End of Clause) C.6 VAAR 852.212-70 PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES APPLICABLE TO VA ACQUISITION OF COMMERCIAL ITEMS (APR 2020)

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

[X] 852.203–70, Commercial Advertising.

[] 852.209–70, Organizational Conflicts of Interest.

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

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

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

[] 852.214–74, Marking of Bid Samples.

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

[X] 852.215–71, Evaluation Factor Commitments.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[] 852.228–70, Bond Premium Adjustment.

[] 852.228–71, Indemnification and Insurance.

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

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

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

[] 852.233–71, Alternate Protest Procedure.

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

[] 852.246–71, Rejected Goods.

[] 852.246–72, Frozen Processed Foods.

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

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

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

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

[] 852.271–74, Inspection.

[] 852.271–75, Extension of Contract Period.

[X] 852.273–70, Late Offers.

[] 852.273–71, Alternative Negotiation Techniques.

[] 852.273–72, Alternative Evaluation.

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

[] 852.273–74, Award without Exchanges.

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

[] 852.237–74, Nondiscrimination in Service Delivery.

(End of Clause) C.7 VAAR 852.219-74 LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—MONITORING AND COMPLIANCE (JUL 2018)

(a) This solicitation includes FAR 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside.

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

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

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

(End of Clause) (End of Addendum to 52.212-4)

C.8 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2021)

(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 products and commercial services:

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

(2) 52.204–23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (NOV 2021) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115–91).

(3) 52.204–25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (NOV 2021) (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 products and commercial services:

[] (1) 52.203–6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (JUN 2020), with Alternate I (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 2402).

[] (2) 52.203–13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C. 3509).

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

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

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

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

[X] (8) 52.209–6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (NOV 2021) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

[] (9) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Oct 2018) (41 U.S.C. 2313).

[] (10) [Reserved] [] (11) 52.219–3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (SEP 2021) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

[] (12) 52.219–4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (SEP 2021) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

[] (13) [Reserved] [] (14)(i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644).

[] (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-6.

[] (15)(i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644).

[] (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-7.

[] (16) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2018) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

[] (17)(i) 52.219–9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (NOV 2021) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)).

[] (ii) Alternate I (NOV 2016) of 52.219-9.

[] (iii) Alternate II (NOV 2016) of 52.219-9.

[] (iv) Alternate III (JUN 2020) of 52.219–9.

[] (v) Alternate IV (SEP 2021) of 52.219–9.

[] (18)(i) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

[] (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-13.

[] (19) 52.219–14, Limitations on Subcontracting (SEP 2021) (15 U.S.C. 657s).

[] (20) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages—Subcontracting Plan (SEP 2021) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

[] (21) 52.219–27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (SEP 2021) (15 U.S.C. 657f).

[X] (22) (i) 52.219–28, Post-Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (SEP 2021) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).

[] (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219–28.

[] (23) 52.219–29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business Concerns (SEP 2021) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

[] (24) 52.219–30, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Women-Owned Small Business Concerns Eligible Under the Women-Owned Small Business Program (SEP 2021) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

[] (25) 52.219-32, Orders Issued Directly Under Small Business Reserves (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

[] (26) l(26) 52.219–33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (SEP 2021) (15 U.S.C. 657s).

[X] (27) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755).

[] (28) 52.222–19, Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (JAN 2020) (E.O. 13126).

[X] (29) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015).

[X] (30)(i) 52.222–26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016) (E.O. 11246).

[] (ii) Alternate I (FEB 1999) of 52.222-26.

[x] (31)(i) 52.222–35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

[] (ii) Alternate I (JULY 2014) of 52.222-35.

[X] (32)(i) 52.222–36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020) (29 U.S.C. 793).

[] (ii) Alternate I (JULY 2014) of 52.222-36.

[] (33) 52.222–37, Employment Reports on Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

[] (34) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (DEC 2010) (E.O. 13496).

[X] (35)(i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (NOV 2021) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

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

[] (36) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (NOV 2021). (E. O. 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or…